You guys it was Depression that ultimately took his life. He died by suicide not drug overdose. Depressed people use drugs when they have a hard time coping. When he went to rehab they were trying to stop the drug usage but didn't treat his depression. The demons caught up with him and now he is no longer here.
he did not die from drugs he hung himself due to his schizophrenia. I will never understand why people say someone dies of drugs when it is mental illness that is actually the cause of death. He has had mental illness the majority of his life.It is hard enough for the family to have lost him but it is even harder when people put he was on drugs etc when n fact he was on none including meds prescribed by doctors that he was given to take
I wish I could have seen him singing this song on The Voice. Also these: HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY and A CHANGE IS GONNA COME. It would have been wonderful.
HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND N BROTHER. I STILL ASK WHY DIDNT YOU CALL ME .THIS WAS A VERY HARD TIME IN MY LIFE..I MISS HIS SMILE HIS ENERGY HIS HUGS HIS LOVE AND INSPIRATION..A LIGHT THAT WENT OUT TOO SOON..DEPRESSION IS REAL. I WOULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING TO HELP MY DEAR FRIEND..HE JUST COULDNT REACH OUT..LOVE N.MISS YOU ANTHONY..FOR EVER IN MY HEART..
@@MSMSOUL631 sometimes friends are there in his happy moments and don't see gradual clues. I'm so very sorry for you and his friends who suffered his loss. Wish someone had picked up on his usage. Such a loss. America lost a future legend. Better than the original singers of the songs he performed so beautifully. So sad and sorry. ⚘🙏⚘
I am from Philly. I always watched him perform downtown on my way to work. I always put money in his bucket. Such a talented, sweetheart. May he rip. 💔😇
So saddened to hear abt his death. I will always remember stopping to hear him downtown. I truly pray that others who are hurting inside reach out for help.
More talent compare to what we currently have ... kuddos for recording this video. At least he will live through ..❤🥺💔 Stay safe everyone 🙏 Be kind to all.
Best version I've heard.His death is so tragic, I can only hope that a positive change can come from this and that people will learn from it so it doesn't happen to someone else. One of the best things we can do is start praying about it.
there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about my brother....these videos and comments help make my days a little better.....thank u and the family will be having a few events for his memories thank u again
When we talk about a real connection with the song and the interpretation beyond the place, beyond the technique, it comes from the heart and reaches the heart.
He should have been a world famous artist. His voice and natural talent is extraordinary. It's sad hpw drugs can destroy peoples chances of a cright future.
WE MISS YOU ANTHONY..NEFFY AND I SPEAK OF YOU OFTEN..I SEE SO MUCH OF YOU IN HER..YOUR LIL SISTER IS LIKE MY LIL SISTER NOW. BROTHER. SHE SINGS WITH YOUR HEART N PASSION..SEE YOU IN HEAVEN.BROTHER..YOU VOICEMAIL STILL PLAYS IN MY HEAD..JUST WISH YOU WOULD HAVE CALLED ME .I WOULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING TO KEEP YOU WITH US..DEPRESSION IS REAL EVERYONE. IT IS A SILENT KILLER..IT TOOK MY BEST FRIEND..HE JUST COULD NOT REACH OUT...IF YOU KNOW OF ANY OF YOUR LOVED ONES THAT SUFFER .PLEASE GO TO THEM. AND HELP THEM...ANTHONY..WE ALL MISS YOU BROTHER..WE WILL CHERISH ALL OF YOU..REST IN PEACE. OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL. SEE YOU AGAIN BROTHER..
I didn’t know Anthony, but the impassioned emotion he puts into his voice- I feel like he is showing the world who he is. A good person, an uplifting person, someone you would treasure to have as a friend. I am so sad he is gone- the world lost a truly talented, kind, strong man. I have no doubt he would have made it and more- and not just because of his voice, but also because of the kind of person he was. He put in the hard work, and was still humble while having such incredible talent. I so wish he was still here. Knowing he’s gone breaks my heart. RIP Anthony Riley.
saw him recently on the voice and was blown away with his audition. started watching other videos and found out he died. so sad. then i come here and see this video with him singing so emotionally and passionately and sadly oh my gosh it just makes his death so much more sad...RIP Anthony
When we heard him sing "I Feel Good" on The Voice, we yelled ,"That's the Winner"-- We were so sad when we heard the news of such a young kid with such promise,ending his life, thinking there was no hope. I was just thinking of him tonight and looked for him on RUclips.Thanks for posting this. It is sweet and lovely.
When you’re better than the original artist... But when you’re FAR better than John Legend could ever PRAY to be... Unreal. Whoever underserved this fine gentleman and didn’t get him the help he needed when he needed it....I mean you don’t voluntarily drop out of a talent competition in the beginning when you sound like this. Something was wrong and someone knew about it and someone failed him. You can say he failed himself, and maybe he did, but a person at that level of addiction isn’t going to recognize what they need to do to save themselves. That’s where we come in.
What an amazing talent... so so, incredibly sad that he was not able to make it out of this horrible epidemic of drug abuse. We have to do something as a society to ensure that beautiful human beings like this do not get discarded because of a lack of caring. He was so close to breaking through, but his personal demons got the best of him. Rest easy, Anthony. I only met you once, but you did penetrate the norm is a really sweet and soft way...
Sou simplesmente fã deste rapaz como fiquei triste em saber que ele morreu,quando ouvi ele cantando I feel Good no the voice foi simplesmente espetacular simplesmente.😢😢😢😢😢
i'm so sad knowing what happend with him.he have so amazing voice,and i'm so shock he is so quick going.i trayed searching him after wach in the voice.i hope he going big superstart.and i can always listent he voice... God blees you anthony..rest in peace.and happy in heaven dear.
I love his voice and heart. This performance is greatest one for me. This world has lost a great voice that can inspire many hearts. He was really great..... Thanks God for giving him in the world though it was for a short time. Rest In Peace...
Rest in piece🙏🏼 The talent you had was limitless, if only you could have foreseen another future. God created an angel on earth with you my friend and hopefully you found a way to return to him.
+airanator1212 :( I was so sad when I heard the news. For not knowing this guy at all, it sure came as a devastating shock. He drew so many people in- not just because of his talented voice, but because of the passion behind it. Truly gifted. I'm sorry we wont be hearing more songs from him anymore.
+spark asmile4u honestly it sounds weird but I was so looking forward to hearing more songs from him and then of course he dropped out and I was mad but hoped he would come back and then I found out what happened today :(
Esse palco é o que nos ensina a sermos humilde quando estivemos no corredor da fama, o talento é uma das coisas mais preciosa que Deus dar ao homem. Esse rapaz, Anthony tem o dom de cantar e encantar as pessoas com sua voz.
A million times better than the original. So much emotion. I wish this were on iTunes.
Not only a million times better, but better live than the dubbed and editted recording.
The fact that he still holds the record for fastest 4 chair turnaround for the voice to this day is crazy. His talent was unmeasurable
R.I.P brother
He certainly paid his dues. So sad that he couldn't hang on to fulfill his dreams because he definitely had the talent. R.I.P.
Oh he definitely *HUNG* on if you know what I mean.
@@dachieclippz9826 lmao,wasnt suicide that killed him tho
I MISS YOU N LOVE YOU MY BROTHER. SAVE A SPOT IN HEAVEN SO WE CAN SING TOGETHER. 4 EVER LOVE ANTHONY.
You guys it was Depression that ultimately took his life. He died by suicide not drug overdose. Depressed people use drugs when they have a hard time coping. When he went to rehab they were trying to stop the drug usage but didn't treat his depression. The demons caught up with him and now he is no longer here.
Jess J this makes me sad :(
You are right , so damn sad :(
It's amazing that this video is not in the millions yet. That's how you know the world isn't awake.
I had the privilege of growing up with Anthony and his family. He was always a great kid and very talented. Such a terrible loss. R.I.P. Ant!
Real King Semaj Sorry for your loss my friend
So sorry for your loss...:( He was truly talented and will always be remembered!
sorry 4 ur loss 💔💔
What caused his death? Do not tell me the addiction, because he is not addicted
@@ahlamalyafeiSuicide
I miss him even though I didn’t know him. That’s how deep his voice moves me. The world is less bright without him in it with his unbelievable voice.
Dont get people just passing by without noticing this voice. He had an voice of an angel..
He has
Not
He had a wonderful voice..⏭️⏯️◀️⏪⏮️🎤
now he literally has a voice of an angel
lol
I'm in shock . So sad, bright future turning off because the drugs... really sorry for him and his family and friends
Brunella Diez Sooo sad, #RipAnthonyRiley
Brunella Diez Thank you for filming. It really is horribly horribly sad.
+Brunella Diez this guy was a superhero... everyone miss him
wasnt from drugs he suffers from schizophrenia
he did not die from drugs he hung himself due to his schizophrenia. I will never understand why people say someone dies of drugs when it is mental illness that is actually the cause of death. He has had mental illness the majority of his life.It is hard enough for the family to have lost him but it is even harder when people put he was on drugs etc when n fact he was on none including meds prescribed by doctors that he was given to take
This video must have a million views and likes by now. He always give his all when he sings.
You can see him in the Voice...
Oloresisimo Roginald Santos what a beautiful thing to write, and so true
Oloresisimo Roginald Santos Agreed !!!
Oloresisimo Roginald Santos, 1 year later... still hasn't reached 1M view and likes
Oh my, this is more beautiful than the original
True
anyone still hear this angle voice in 2020. So amazing and emotional.
he has so much passion in his singing and performance... so sad that he died
He must have won The Voice if he's still alive, mann
I wish I could have seen him singing this song on The Voice. Also these: HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY and A CHANGE IS GONNA COME. It would have been wonderful.
I'm crying right now...did't even met him, but I'm shocked anyway
HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND N BROTHER. I STILL ASK WHY DIDNT YOU CALL ME .THIS WAS A VERY HARD TIME IN MY LIFE..I MISS HIS SMILE HIS ENERGY HIS HUGS HIS LOVE AND INSPIRATION..A LIGHT THAT WENT OUT TOO SOON..DEPRESSION IS REAL. I WOULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING TO HELP MY DEAR FRIEND..HE JUST COULDNT REACH OUT..LOVE N.MISS YOU ANTHONY..FOR EVER IN MY HEART..
@@MSMSOUL631 sometimes friends are there in his happy moments and don't see gradual clues. I'm so very sorry for you and his friends who suffered his loss. Wish someone had picked up on his usage. Such a loss. America lost a future legend. Better than the original singers of the songs he performed so beautifully. So sad and sorry. ⚘🙏⚘
Me too right now
I am from Philly. I always watched him perform downtown on my way to work. I always put money in his bucket. Such a talented, sweetheart. May he rip. 💔😇
Now he can sing with the angels.....R.I.P :(
that would never happen and you know that. He died because of drugs
@@samtj3524 eh.....
@@samtj3524 depression....
I like this much better than the original. It's just so impassioned.
Well, I have not forgotten this man yet :) I just Love this rendition so much, and still coming back for it, to just enjoy, Be well friends!
So saddened to hear abt his death. I will always remember stopping to hear him downtown. I truly pray that others who are hurting inside reach out for help.
INDEED NATASHA. I HAD JUST SPOKEN TO HIM DAYS BEFORE.LOVELY WORDS
I'm not a religious person but when I hear someone like Anthony singing, I hope there really is a heaven and he's singing with the angels.
What would we do without a voice like yours Anthony 😢 This broke my heart, May your soul rest in peace 🙏🏻
I pass by this guy so many times and listen to his wonderful voice. Didn't even know he was on the voice. Talent is great in him. RIP.
Seriously, he put heart and soul into this song... So amazing.
i love this human being. this is bullshit. he prolly would've got big like, Michael Jackson big.
What a profound loss, RIP Anthony, know you were loved by so many. Young and old, we loved you sweet young man :(
To me vastly better than the original, so heartfelt. His voice is like porcelain. It hurts that we won't hear what he would have done.
this dude was born a singer and performer...so very sad he left so soon. He would've made millions of people appreciate his talent. rip.
This should be seen by the world not only 35,000 people. Rip Anthony Riley 😔
Rest in perfect peace Anthony, watching you still in 2022!! ❣️💕🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💕💕💕💕💕💕❤️
More talent compare to what we currently have ... kuddos for recording this video. At least he will live through ..❤🥺💔
Stay safe everyone 🙏 Be kind to all.
Literally can never get this man out of my mind. I always come back to him
Me either... :(
Thanks for sharing! This is amazing... what a performer and singer he was! 😢
We don't deserve this beautiful voice, Rest in peace man, have a great time singing with angels 👼🙏
What a beautiful voice... Such a great talent... RIP Anthony :( You will be missed
Seeing this made me cry because he could’ve gone on to be a great artist
Best version I've heard.His death is so tragic, I can only hope that a positive change can come from this and that people will learn from it so it doesn't happen to someone else. One of the best things we can do is start praying about it.
there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about my brother....these videos and comments help make my days a little better.....thank u and the family will be having a few events for his memories thank u again
Such a talent..such a voice..such an artist..and such a sadness and emptiness in this world without this sweet soul..RIP Anthony Riley..
When we talk about a real connection with the song and the interpretation beyond the place, beyond the technique, it comes from the heart and reaches the heart.
He should have been a world famous artist. His voice and natural talent is extraordinary. It's sad hpw drugs can destroy peoples chances of a cright future.
가슴을울리고영혼을담은 뮤대Anthony Riley 당신은최고엿습니다 하늘의 별이된 당신을기억합니다
R.I.P Anthony..... My heartfelt condolences to family and friends
RIP beautiful and very strong voice. The only person dont like this performance maybe only John Legend it self.
+Yerri Arsyad i love his voice so much..
WE MISS YOU ANTHONY..NEFFY AND I SPEAK OF YOU OFTEN..I SEE SO MUCH OF YOU IN HER..YOUR LIL SISTER IS LIKE MY LIL SISTER NOW. BROTHER. SHE SINGS WITH YOUR HEART N PASSION..SEE YOU IN HEAVEN.BROTHER..YOU VOICEMAIL STILL PLAYS IN MY HEAD..JUST WISH YOU WOULD HAVE CALLED ME .I WOULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING TO KEEP YOU WITH US..DEPRESSION IS REAL EVERYONE. IT IS A SILENT KILLER..IT TOOK MY BEST FRIEND..HE JUST COULD NOT REACH OUT...IF YOU KNOW OF ANY OF YOUR LOVED ONES THAT SUFFER .PLEASE GO TO THEM. AND HELP THEM...ANTHONY..WE ALL MISS YOU BROTHER..WE WILL CHERISH ALL OF YOU..REST IN PEACE. OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL. SEE YOU AGAIN BROTHER..
I didn’t know Anthony, but the impassioned emotion he puts into his voice- I feel like he is showing the world who he is. A good person, an uplifting person, someone you would treasure to have as a friend. I am so sad he is gone- the world lost a truly talented, kind, strong man. I have no doubt he would have made it and more- and not just because of his voice, but also because of the kind of person he was. He put in the hard work, and was still humble while having such incredible talent. I so wish he was still here. Knowing he’s gone breaks my heart. RIP Anthony Riley.
saw him recently on the voice and was blown away with his audition. started watching other videos and found out he died. so sad. then i come here and see this video with him singing so emotionally and passionately and sadly oh my gosh it just makes his death so much more sad...RIP Anthony
This was just plain AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he had me teary eyed. Gosh he can SANG
I feel saddened that he cut his life short. The world lost a huge talent. RIP
So Sad... this guy had it all and could've been one of the greatest... so sad RIP!!!
When we heard him sing "I Feel Good" on The Voice, we yelled ,"That's the Winner"-- We were so sad when we heard the news of such a young kid with such promise,ending his life, thinking there was no hope. I was just thinking of him tonight and looked for him on RUclips.Thanks for posting this. It is sweet and lovely.
i wish i can find more of your videos.. so natural and so alive.
R.I.P.
I can’t put into words how fantastic his voice was and how sad it is that he’s gone, RIP brother 🙌💙
we love u man .we will miss you a lot .R.I.P
R.I.P Legend 😞😞
He would have been a star by now ...... It's a shame he's no longer here
Much better than the original and the fact that this is only sung by a street performer. Anthony Riley you are the best.
I can't believe that. it is too sad. missing his voice :(
Unbelievable talent! This would have been a winning performance on The Voice.
Just so so so so sad...brought me to tears! RIP, musical angel!
When you’re better than the original artist...
But when you’re FAR better than John Legend could ever PRAY to be...
Unreal. Whoever underserved this fine gentleman and didn’t get him the help he needed when he needed it....I mean you don’t voluntarily drop out of a talent competition in the beginning when you sound like this. Something was wrong and someone knew about it and someone failed him. You can say he failed himself, and maybe he did, but a person at that level of addiction isn’t going to recognize what they need to do to save themselves. That’s where we come in.
Rip Anthony you was a Legend❤️Fly high Angel 🕊️❤️
What an amazing talent... so so, incredibly sad that he was not able to make it out of this horrible epidemic of drug abuse. We have to do something as a society to ensure that beautiful human beings like this do not get discarded because of a lack of caring. He was so close to breaking through, but his personal demons got the best of him. Rest easy, Anthony. I only met you once, but you did penetrate the norm is a really sweet and soft way...
Rip to Anthony. Love you.
Sou simplesmente fã deste rapaz como fiquei triste em saber que ele morreu,quando ouvi ele cantando I feel Good no the voice foi simplesmente espetacular simplesmente.😢😢😢😢😢
The best singer in the world.
i'm so sad knowing what happend with him.he have so amazing voice,and i'm so shock he is so quick going.i trayed searching him after wach in the voice.i hope he going big superstart.and i can always listent he voice... God blees you anthony..rest in peace.and happy in heaven dear.
I love his voice and heart.
This performance is greatest one for me.
This world has lost a great voice that can inspire many hearts.
He was really great.....
Thanks God for giving him in the world though it was for a short time.
Rest In Peace...
Original from Him. and All of Me best cover ever.
Rest in piece🙏🏼 The talent you had was limitless, if only you could have foreseen another future. God created an angel on earth with you my friend and hopefully you found a way to return to him.
Thank you for documenting what could have been a legend himself....
Can’t wait to see you up in the stars
He was so talented. He will be missed .
RIP Andrew. Such talent and such a wonderful, warm person. I want to cry every time I think of his passing. I miss our conversations.
Wow! He's amazing! Sad he's not here with us anymore....🙏🏼
Such beautiful voice... thank u you so much ♥️ R.I.P. bro 😔🙏🏽
Anthony, I wish that I knew you, that I lived near you and I lent my hands to you. So sad we can't hear your mesmerizing voice any longer. RIP.
His voice can move me to tears.. R.I.P.
I loved this guy the first time I saw him. Sadly he was already dead
i still cant believe hes gone :( natural talent right here, so sad that his demons caught up to him :(((
Wow. He really does give his all. I hope he comes back next season!!! Someone needs to snatch this guy and give him a contract!
Small problem....
+airanator1212 :( I was so sad when I heard the news. For not knowing this guy at all, it sure came as a devastating shock. He drew so many people in- not just because of his talented voice, but because of the passion behind it. Truly gifted. I'm sorry we wont be hearing more songs from him anymore.
+spark asmile4u honestly it sounds weird but I was so looking forward to hearing more songs from him and then of course he dropped out and I was mad but hoped he would come back and then I found out what happened today :(
I saw him perform at the Apollo in New York in 2014 during amature night and he won. My Senior trip... wish they had the video of it
I am addicted to this video. I just love the sound of his voice.
Beautiful song beautiful voice. Great singer, I'm crying for him.
such a great singer, incredible voice, RIP Anthony Riley
R.I.P. MY dear.. you will be missed
I love his voice...his energy when he sing all the songs he sing..I nvr expect he is no more....its sad...T^T may his soul rip
Fabulous voice, will be sadly missed.
So Beautiful….. 🖤 Rest easy
Rest in peace Anthony. XOXOXO
So very beautiful ❤️ too bad , such a great talent 🌹
So sad I just found him on youtube, then saw he died. :( Such a loss of a talent.
Esse palco é o que nos ensina a sermos humilde quando estivemos no corredor da fama, o talento é uma das coisas mais preciosa que Deus dar ao homem. Esse rapaz, Anthony tem o dom de cantar e encantar as pessoas com sua voz.
RIP ANTHONY RILEY 🕊🕊💔
He sang so perfect O Dear..feeling so lost
Beautiful rendition of this john Legend song.
Damn Damn man. I really really wish him the best.
Sad to see a video like this has only 28k views
angelic voice.. could have been great great world singer..