Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day 2024 and after hearing another artist play this on sax, I immediately came over to RUclips to find Amber’s rendition. My favorite performance on Idol that season❤
This is the one of the top 3 performances of that entire season and definitely in the top 10 of ALL seasons of American Idol. I couldn't believe she sang this that well.
Eleven years and this performance still stands out as a wonderful interpretation of a timeless classic. Where are you now Amber? You have an extraordinary talent.
After that run towards the end, you can see how excited Mariah was... Hahaha only someone who truly enjoys listening and doing runs/melismas can relate to that excitement...
Such a warm buttery smooth tone that she sings with such ease. Anyone who can just appreciate a beautiful sounding voice can appreciate this woman's incredibly unique sound. It's sad that the competition aspect of it had to be forced through the brain dead audience who cant appreciate it for what it is, they rather listen to generic pop mimicry singers.
I still can't believe this heavenly creature with her indescribably perfect voice did not win Idol....and where the heck is she now????? Why hasn't some savvy recording producer snatched this artist up????? So she had a baby. That's certainly not a career-ender. She's young and still immature. That can be overcome. We want more!
AMBER HOLCOMB! It is one year later and I have not forgotten Amber! This young lady has a glorious voice! She needs an album and a producer-now! Let everyone realize that any album that Amber records will sell millions! She has great talent!
Simply superb. This was the point where I knew who my favorite was. Angie Miller was a talented writer performer, Candice Glover was powerful expressive singer, but Amber was a special special talent with an absolutely gorgeous voice, effortless control and smooth, heart wrenching, belted power notes. I just can't believe that there's all these talentless 1 minute wonders getting the studio time from these shows, and yet there's no savvy record producers picking up such a superstar in the making like this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pam Shipon Totally agree. She certainly has something special. For me, it's such an unforgettable performance. 2015 and still get amazed watching this.
Why is no one talking about the band here ???!!!! Without that arrangement this could not be as amazing as it is...i never thought i could hear this song played like this...awesome !!!!
She is for me The Best Ever Contestant on history of IDOLS i wish her only The Best in her carier. Amber i cry when i hear your voice,Whitney Houston would be proud for your heart singin
In the Whitney Houston Movie...that could had been the break you needed to soar !!! What is wrong with you people...WE WANT AMBER HOLCOMB MUSIC LIKE.....NOW....LIKE YESTERDAY !!! Love You Amber...You Beautiful, Black Song Bird !!!
AMBER HOLCOMB! AMBER has the best voice I've heard in female vocalist since Ella Fitzgerald or Whitney Houston. She deserved an album deal many months ago!! Her album would sell millions. She has many many many fans worldwide! I have observed artists for 50 years. Amber is the real deal!!
+Steve You sir, have got to be kidding! Amber has sung this song so much more emotionally and beautifully than It has ever been sung and I'm deeply touched by her interpretation of it.
+Steve .Amber did not butcher this all time classic, she interpreted the song differently in a way that it was lighthearted ,airy ,relaxed,heartwarming like when you are in love with the unperfect person and you are happy because you accept them for who they are flaws and imperfections and you just want to be with them because you love them .So tired of the gloomy interpretation of great artists.I want something different like hers.And I say it again Amber took that classic to a different level.Hey this is my opinion.CAN WE JUST AGREE TO DISAGREE! PEACE!
I wanted to smack her too! Same as Mariah said! What a fantastic voice! Superb rendition of this song. She should hold a star name on Hollywoods walk of fame! Amber is the best. Love it!
AMBER HOLCOMB! A glorious voice here! "My Funny Valentine" is one of my favorite songs and this is the best rendition I've heard of it in 50 years! Amber sounds like a combination of Whitney Houston and Ella Fitzgerald. It is time that she record an album. It will sell millions! Who will be the smart album producer to start the recording session?
Good to see you still here Music guy keeping the flame alive . The standing ovation for her talent continues ! Yes I agree , up there with the Sarahs , the Ellas and Whitneys . The best new talent in many years .
She is a first class singer like Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughan etc. She is so natural. Usually these days young singers try to interpret too much or they are shouting which both are annoying.
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It's 7 years and I still haven't forgotten this performance!!!!!
Same !!!
Omg same 🤍
Same here
Now it’s 8 years! Such a beautiful cover of this song
i was thinking the same shit
Still listening in 2024 ❤
Sometimes some voices resonate with us and we remember them forever. That's Amber for me.
I agree!!!!! Years have passed
Same here
Man she was my childhood crush
Agree!
Yessss
All these years later, and I keep coming back to her voice
Me too
Ikr
Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day 2024 and after hearing another artist play this on sax, I immediately came over to RUclips to find Amber’s rendition. My favorite performance on Idol that season❤
me too Maam
Same
This performance is soooo underrated. that was epic. only Mariah deserve to judge this performance
Fck you nicki deserves
Sooooo underrated. Here in 2021
Exactly, Mariah Carey only to judge!
EPIC AF
Only Mariah could see how brilliant it was! It was fantastic
This is the one of the top 3 performances of that entire season and definitely in the top 10 of ALL seasons of American Idol. I couldn't believe she sang this that well.
I will never understand why voices like this aren’t topping the charts, while people wayyy less talented are 😭😭😭
This will always be my most favorite rendition of this song!! Ambers performance is flawless!!!
Same here ❤ I'm still listening in 2024
Eleven years and this performance still stands out as a wonderful interpretation of a timeless classic. Where are you now Amber? You have an extraordinary talent.
This performance popped into my head randomly and I had to find it this many years later. Unforgettable performance 👏
I come back too, this is my favorite song and this is my favorite version by far.
I still listen to this often! It's one of my faves!
Me too
Watching it again in 2022. So sad that Amber is not in the show business right now. I think she is brilliant!
2023 and this is still my favorite performance. Thank you, amber, for this amaaaazing vocal!!
There will never be another Amber Holcomb…literally a star. I loved her so much on American idol.
She was robbed! Seriously...I love her. ❤️
Still the most beautiful rendition of My Funny Valentine I've ever heard. Waiting for you
to be "rediscovered" Amber - because you are a great talent.
Amber did an excellent job with this song but did you hear Chaka Khan's version of MFV?
Just watch Alice Fredenham from BGT version, you'll love it.
I think Melinda Doolitle’s version is a little better to me but this one is right up there!
After that run towards the end, you can see how excited Mariah was...
Hahaha only someone who truly enjoys listening and doing runs/melismas can relate to that excitement...
Such a warm buttery smooth tone that she sings with such ease. Anyone who can just appreciate a beautiful sounding voice can appreciate this woman's incredibly unique sound. It's sad that the competition aspect of it had to be forced through the brain dead audience who cant appreciate it for what it is, they rather listen to generic pop mimicry singers.
Best version of this song ever!
Her voice is sooo rich and silky smooth..this was glorious
Came here after I heard Funny Valentine on a show, and I was like waaaaait I need to listen to Amber.
I still can't believe this heavenly creature with her indescribably perfect voice did not win Idol....and where the heck is she now????? Why hasn't some savvy recording producer snatched this artist up????? So she had a baby. That's certainly not a career-ender. She's young and still immature. That can be overcome. We want more!
AMBER HOLCOMB! It is one year later and I have not forgotten Amber! This young lady has a glorious voice! She needs an album and a producer-now! Let everyone realize that any album that Amber records will sell millions! She has great talent!
Yea it’s 2023 and I’m still coming back to this performance 😅
It's her vocal technique and skill that gets me she is an incredible vocalist!
From time to time i have to come back for this... still goosebumps every single time...
Simply superb. This was the point where I knew who my favorite was. Angie Miller was a talented writer performer, Candice Glover was powerful expressive singer, but Amber was a special special talent with an absolutely gorgeous voice, effortless control and smooth, heart wrenching, belted power notes.
I just can't believe that there's all these talentless 1 minute wonders getting the studio time from these shows, and yet there's no savvy record producers picking up such a superstar in the making like this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pam Shipon Totally agree. She certainly has something special. For me, it's such an unforgettable performance. 2015 and still get amazed watching this.
Omg me too🥰
My most favorite rendition of the song :-) Such great talent!
Why is no one talking about the band here ???!!!! Without that arrangement this could not be as amazing as it is...i never thought i could hear this song played like this...awesome !!!!
Perfect backdrop to this amazing vocal.
One of the best performances ever on American Idol! Way to go Amber!!!
she got that 90z vibe! 😘💯😎😍
someone needs to sign this girl! Maaan she's good!!
She is for me The Best Ever Contestant on history of IDOLS i wish her only The Best in her carier. Amber i cry when i hear your voice,Whitney Houston would be proud for your heart singin
Not one lie told!! She is amazing..
I will always remember her and her beautiful performances . Yes one that’ll always remember
this lady is magnificent the best vocal ability and the best out of the last 4 contestants she should have won the idol the votes were jokes
STILL AMBER IS WONDERFUL 2 YEARS LATER! LOVE HER!
Still one of my favorite idol performances of all time
Still one of the best Idol performances ever
These many years later and I still come back to this footage. So much talent lady!!!
This is one of my fave songs of all time and she killed it! Effortless! She needs a million dollar record deal off that alone! #1 fan right here.
As always just wonderful Frank ❤ bringing joy to us all with your music
Honestly one of the best versions I’ve heard. Amber was one my favorites on idol ever.
Can’t get over this rendition
Just overheard this being sung on the Voice and had to come here to listen to the real version 😂😂
Me too lmao. Kala crushed it also though
@@Indominus_X I guess that's who sang it on the Voice? It wasn't me watching, I was just in a different room 😂
Still coming back to listen to this!💜💜💜
still listening to this in 2023!
My funny valentine has been performed many times on this show..this is the best performance and Mariahs face says it all!
This season of idol, this performance 🥹
Tq dear.. I enjoy watching this great moment since 10 years ago.
Still love Amber & alllll her songs 2017. My Favorite by far.
I will forever come back to this!❤
She should be the winner !!
In the Whitney Houston Movie...that could had been the break you needed to soar !!! What is wrong with you people...WE WANT AMBER HOLCOMB MUSIC LIKE.....NOW....LIKE YESTERDAY !!! Love You Amber...You Beautiful, Black Song Bird !!!
My Fav this season. She may be on Mariahs new album the art of letting go.
No I had to come back for this one. She did this song so much Justice
AMBER HOLCOMB! AMBER has the best voice I've heard in female vocalist since Ella Fitzgerald or Whitney Houston. She deserved an album deal many months ago!!
Her album would sell millions. She has many many many fans worldwide! I have observed artists for 50 years. Amber is the real deal!!
Come back Amber,please!!!!!❤️❤️❤️
This girl won idc what anyone says 🙌
2024 and I still say, she was robbed. That is undeniable TALENT.
Love this performance still!!!!
the most amazing rendition of that song .your vocals are unbelievable and you took that classic to a different level.Please audition on AI15.
+Sallie Mae Is this a joke? The girl absolutely butchered an all-time classic by completely misunderstanding the point of the song.
+Steve She didn't butcher anything, what are you talking about?!
+Steve
You sir, have got to be kidding! Amber has sung this song so much more emotionally and beautifully than It has ever been sung and I'm deeply touched by her interpretation of it.
+melanie nolley Do you even know what this song is about?
+Steve .Amber did not butcher this all time classic, she interpreted the song differently in a way that it was lighthearted ,airy ,relaxed,heartwarming like when you are in love with the unperfect person and you are happy because you accept them for who they are flaws and imperfections and you just want to be with them because you love them .So tired of the gloomy interpretation of great artists.I want something different like hers.And I say it again Amber took that classic to a different level.Hey this is my opinion.CAN WE JUST AGREE TO DISAGREE! PEACE!
Whenever I think of the word Valentine I always remember this performance. Amazing vocals.
This will always be my absolute favorite performance and song done on AI. Love love love it!
Cool Amber H, Walks out and says going to LOVE this
Loved beautiful vocal
1.16 onwards goose bumps
Smashed it
Mariah felt it 💕❤️
So many recent comments. I guess ppl still remember the older (and better) Idol seasons after all!
Amber Holcomb Online. And Off The Hook.
The best version of this song, love this beautiful voice! Amber, love you!!
I wanted to smack her too! Same as Mariah said! What a fantastic voice! Superb rendition of this song. She should hold a star name on Hollywoods walk of fame! Amber is the best. Love it!
still one of the best performance on idol.. fire
AMBER HOLCOMB! A glorious voice here! "My Funny Valentine" is one of my favorite songs and this is the best rendition I've heard of it in 50 years! Amber sounds like a combination of Whitney Houston and Ella Fitzgerald. It is time that she record an album. It will sell millions! Who will be the smart album producer to start the recording session?
Good to see you still here Music guy keeping the flame alive . The standing ovation for her talent continues ! Yes I agree , up there with the Sarahs , the Ellas and Whitneys . The best new talent in many years .
AMBER HOLCOMB! A great performance! Amber has incredibly great talent! The best voice I've heard in decades!
I love you and your voice Amber. Please keep believing in yourself. Keep singing with that beautiful voice and gift.
iconic classic American Idol
So amazing! ❤
Unforgettable presentation - song choice & that voice 😊
Love love love love!
She is a first class singer like Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughan etc. She is so natural. Usually these days young singers try to interpret too much or they are shouting which both are annoying.
She’s my favorite
That was so beautiful, just can't see why you didn't win, I still think you was the Queeen of the event ,God Bless you!!
Ah-amazing!! Best performance by far. I could listen over and over, she made it look so seamless
Vocal Greatness! Superb work Amber! ~ Don Slimz
What a powerhouse performance！
Gorgeous!! Sang perfect
I still love this performance today! Love you!
What a beautiful and flawless voice!
I love YOU AMBER !!! Where are you now ? Somebody needs to sign this Song Bird Already !!! I wish you were playing in
Best Performance ever on AIR
I was rooting for her that season. Very rich and powerful
she still is so amazing to me I love her someone needs to sign her she likes a different but similar whitney
Perfection
2021 still you love you Amber
Wow she is Awesome 🤩 what a voice and a beautiful young Lady🙂💜🌹🤘.
Best performance to date for me
1:45 when u have THE Mariah Carey clap that way.... hun, u got a great vooce
Great job, darling!
Mariah's seal of approval... ❤
Beautiful, everything including that Idol Band kicked ass on this one
Honestly,I never liked this song until Amber sang it, and I’ve never forgotten this performance.
I love you so much babe... You are the best of American Idol!