Chris Kläfford - Imagine - Original AGT audition

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  • Chris Kläffords original AGT audition performing Imagine. This clip is provided by Freemantle and Americas Got Talent.
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  • @ChrisKlafford
    @ChrisKlafford  2 года назад +23902

    This is an experience I´ll never forget! I´m so happy I had the opportunity to do this, and that I get to share it with you guys!

    • @suzannelabbe8997
      @suzannelabbe8997 2 года назад +246

      and i have been your forever fan since your audition on AGT. you are a magnificent singer and songwriter and the best vocals out there ‼ ... Suz

    • @robertlackey3769
      @robertlackey3769 2 года назад +120

      Probably listened to this at least a half a dozen times and the passion always carries me away. Never gets old! You'll have to excuse me while I go off to relive some of your other tunes. Always a treat on a Friday afternoon when the week is done!

    • @war_danc3r852
      @war_danc3r852 2 года назад +87

      This Audition was the first time I'd ever heard your name. I was hooked from the guitar intro as that's one of my favorite songs in the world. I am a faithful follower and I eagerly await your name to go up in big lights all over the globe like you were born to do it. ~eagerly awaiting the next release...
      ~your song / Something like me - is my new #1 favorite song of all time.. It Wreaks of everything I'd love to tell all the people that have stood over me and in judgement of me across my 54 years. Kudos Chris!

    • @KI-ep2mu
      @KI-ep2mu 2 года назад +38

      I like your imagine!

    • @Yilmaz_S
      @Yilmaz_S 2 года назад +50

      The only "imagine" i love.

  • @elvinveeramah7833
    @elvinveeramah7833 11 дней назад +11

    I believe this was a golden buzzer performance..

  • @shazzadulswagoto840
    @shazzadulswagoto840 8 месяцев назад +5

    that deserved golden buzzer

  • @kartun822
    @kartun822 3 месяца назад +183

    I've played this video more than 50 times, but why do I still get goosebumps when I hear it?

  • @suzannelabbe8997
    @suzannelabbe8997 2 года назад +2566

    whenever i go back and listen to his audition, Chris still manages to give me goosebumps. must have listened to it a million times and i never get tired of it.

  • @abrahamnutrition
    @abrahamnutrition Год назад +955

    I like to come back every so often to this. One of the best AGT auditions ever!

  • @filipstark1011
    @filipstark1011 7 месяцев назад +57

    This was golden buzzer performance 🤯

    • @patrickiyioke2196
      @patrickiyioke2196 21 день назад +1

      No doubt. But I guess they had exhausted their golden buzzers

  • @grizzly7487
    @grizzly7487 7 месяцев назад +275

    You deserved the golden buzzer for that performance. Amazing brother.

  • @momo1975
    @momo1975 Год назад +3101

    I personally think you should have gotten the golden buzzer. That was amazing and moving. Smash that like button if you agree.

    • @probablecausetocheckhard-drive
      @probablecausetocheckhard-drive Год назад +51

      He's white so no chance he's lucky to go through

    • @emilclarin1091
      @emilclarin1091 Год назад +11

      He is a good singer no? "lucky"

    • @a7medabdullatif136
      @a7medabdullatif136 Год назад

      @@probablecausetocheckhard-drive you're cringe

    • @rTurfs.1
      @rTurfs.1 Год назад +32

      @@probablecausetocheckhard-drive Seems kinda racist to me

    • @benjijao.4626
      @benjijao.4626 Год назад +93

      He didnt had a sad story, and thats the only reason he didnt get the golden buzzer

  • @garrettrobles4801
    @garrettrobles4801 Год назад +732

    Arguably the best audition in the history of agt

    • @jeffcarlos5780
      @jeffcarlos5780 Год назад +19

      Not arguably. The best period

    • @Brucemcleod2345
      @Brucemcleod2345 Год назад +1

      Agree

    • @Zapncy
      @Zapncy Год назад +6

      personally thjis is my 2nd best Kodi lee's is still beautiful

    • @Ethan-qx6jm
      @Ethan-qx6jm Год назад +2

      How was this not a golden buzzer

    • @Ethan-qx6jm
      @Ethan-qx6jm Год назад +1

      @Hedlund thanks for the info though! Had no clue he won the Sweedish version of the show

  • @janpio180
    @janpio180 9 месяцев назад +414

    Years later and I still find myself coming back to this and I still find myself blown away by his voice and I still get goosebumps all over. My god I love his rendition of this classic song.

    • @maggiebrown1956
      @maggiebrown1956 9 месяцев назад +8

      Couldn't agree more, I like it more than the original, maybe that's just me but what a voice this guy has 😍

    • @juliedemeree5633
      @juliedemeree5633 7 месяцев назад +3

      His voice is so good! Love this audition!

    • @johnantonelli5365
      @johnantonelli5365 4 месяца назад +1

      The best

  • @craighoneywell5632
    @craighoneywell5632 3 месяца назад +23

    This resonates with 99% of us, no matter where you are in the world. Hang in there folks, we will turn this around, today, tomorrow, or the next…… We will overcome👍

  • @TranceJay
    @TranceJay Год назад +377

    Dude has like 4 different voices in the same song, this is freaking insane.

    • @ToniLixSim
      @ToniLixSim Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/wk3a0GFJYt4/видео.html

    • @gitsurfer27
      @gitsurfer27 7 месяцев назад +1

      Black Hitler??? XD

    • @getoonkel
      @getoonkel 6 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed !!!

    • @latenightbreakdowns2107
      @latenightbreakdowns2107 6 месяцев назад +5

      @@gitsurfer27I was so confused by your comment until I looked at the photo

    • @gitsurfer27
      @gitsurfer27 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@latenightbreakdowns2107 I feel like we're the only ones addressing this phenomenon

  • @llewellynsmith9086
    @llewellynsmith9086 2 года назад +873

    This version is beyond anything I've ever heard. The heart, the soul, that appeals to everyone who understands humility. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your songs. Stay blessed.

    • @maryiamboc1216
      @maryiamboc1216 2 года назад +2

      WATCH PASTORS PERSPECTIVE FEBRUARY 23, 2021 You Will SMILE 😀❤️

    • @deewadefan3408
      @deewadefan3408 2 года назад +5

      And he didn’t win AGT. By far the most memorable performer I’ve seen on the show and they gave it to a church choir… so sad how Americans value talent based on outside factors.

    • @Combine17
      @Combine17 2 года назад +4

      This version is next level

    • @Moein_AY
      @Moein_AY Год назад +1

      Chris Cornell

    • @tommysomerton9915
      @tommysomerton9915 Год назад +3

      I wish his iTunes version sounded like this one tbh. So amazing. iTunes one not as good as this unfortunately.

  • @ceceliapeterson4648
    @ceceliapeterson4648 3 дня назад +1

    Goosebumps! Love his voice and version of this song.

  • @annayoung8903
    @annayoung8903 6 месяцев назад +45

    2 years later and I still come back to watch this. Incredible

  • @user-by3jc3hq2o
    @user-by3jc3hq2o 2 года назад +24

    His voice and the song makes one feel to be a good person .....

  • @aivisleitlands7616
    @aivisleitlands7616 2 года назад +394

    One of the best covers of Imagine, if even not the best.

    • @stephaniecampo954
      @stephaniecampo954 2 года назад +21

      Better than the original IMO

    • @briggs5569
      @briggs5569 2 года назад +2

      would have to disagree with you.
      This is the best, 'A perfect circle - imagine'

    • @dbo4506
      @dbo4506 Год назад +2

      I don’t see how you could improve on this version. It’s subtle where it needs to be and powerful in a way the original lacked. Love the original too but I do prefer the heaviness to this version.

    • @dbo4506
      @dbo4506 Год назад +2

      @@briggs5569 um no. Im a metal head first and foremost and I love metal covers and I love tool. But that version is honestly pretty trash. It doesn’t have the soul of the original nor the dynamics of Chris’s. Whole heartedly disagree. But it is music so whatever floats your boat I guess

    • @Skeleton43
      @Skeleton43 Год назад +1

      I would say that pentatonix' cover is better, but they are a group of five extremely talented vocalists so it's not really a fair comparison. Chris has some serious skill

  • @shakquilleleppan3960
    @shakquilleleppan3960 10 дней назад +2

    This song stopped me from taking my life thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @EnVyGamez
    @EnVyGamez 17 дней назад +4

    Every time I come across this video it brings tears to my eyes.

  • @esraakman7150
    @esraakman7150 Год назад +540

    If this isn't worthy of a golden buzzer i don't know what is. Amazing Performance

    • @Kn1ghtHawk99
      @Kn1ghtHawk99 Год назад +66

      He didn't have a sob story

    • @cosmeherrera
      @cosmeherrera Год назад +19

      @@Kn1ghtHawk99 and wasn’t part of any group

    • @kanapkitozo3169
      @kanapkitozo3169 Год назад +2

      I mean it is just show off xdd it is so plastic and fake

    • @suhtangwong
      @suhtangwong Год назад +1

      Yeah is this the show that uses the golden buzzer?

    • @evaternell2570
      @evaternell2570 Год назад +1

      Så klart, så rätt. Det är min gubbe

  • @Banker_Shylla
    @Banker_Shylla Год назад +34

    To be honest, he deserved the Golden buzzer

  • @elvinveeramah7833
    @elvinveeramah7833 11 дней назад +1

    this version of IMAGINE is more soul touching than the original.. Awesome job Chris..

    • @Crimsrn
      @Crimsrn 8 дней назад

      can't agree with that

  • @JohnHilman1968
    @JohnHilman1968 Месяц назад +15

    listening to this again because the vocals have stuck with me for so long, and in addition to the astonishing vocals, I'm absolutely LOVING the guitar work. Such a perfect performance.

  • @idkvampire
    @idkvampire 2 года назад +23

    He deserved the golden buzzer more than anyone

  • @NH-tb2sm
    @NH-tb2sm 2 года назад +112

    This was a golden buzzer worthy audition.

    • @wendywatch3386
      @wendywatch3386 2 года назад +7

      No sad story

    • @podporazappercentrumcr2380
      @podporazappercentrumcr2380 2 года назад +2

      @@wendywatch3386 Sad story is that he lived in village only with members of his family without friend and lately girlfriends:)

    • @wendywatch3386
      @wendywatch3386 2 года назад

      @@podporazappercentrumcr2380sad but not golden button worthy.

    • @kurtismoore5501
      @kurtismoore5501 Год назад +5

      @@wendywatch3386 literally everyone stood up and clapped, how is it not golden buzzer worthy?

    • @wendywatch3386
      @wendywatch3386 Год назад +1

      @@kurtismoore5501 if every time people stood up and applause it's a golden button. So we should have had a thousand golden button than

  • @carraeddy3909
    @carraeddy3909 6 дней назад +1

    Big, fat, beautiful, tears. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

  • @torycatherine2044
    @torycatherine2044 7 месяцев назад +163

    He would have gotten a golden buzzer from me before the judges even had a chance to say anything. His vocal control and range is crazy

    • @GilesNgoruh
      @GilesNgoruh 6 месяцев назад +1

      When he starts Imagine I would have buzzed right there and then before he even completes a single word

    • @liliannunezdeprado1114
      @liliannunezdeprado1114 3 месяца назад

      Que bien canta ni una desafinación ❤

  • @eduardk.1950
    @eduardk.1950 2 года назад +494

    Best performance in that AGT year.He clearly deserved a golden buzzer

    • @sartikamadude5528
      @sartikamadude5528 2 года назад +14

      Yahh i. Agree with you

    • @pleasedont7439
      @pleasedont7439 2 года назад +9

      @Luke Younts it's always the ones with a sad backstory or are kids who wins so not too surprising.

    • @oliw2793
      @oliw2793 Год назад +1

      @Luke Younts It's cool. He'd already won the Swedish version of the show by this point. The fact that Cowell "guessed" he was a singer was bullcrap as he'd have been very aware of Klaffords success by this point.
      Not taking away that this was a beautiful rendition but the show made him out to be a brand new singer that hadn't done it before and it's not the case.

    • @juliojohnson5764
      @juliojohnson5764 Год назад

      Ohhhh yes !!!!!!!!he deserved

  • @randyrstevens4403
    @randyrstevens4403 Год назад +312

    One of the best voices I've heard in my life, and I'm 63. Not a dry eye in the house. Should of got 4 golden buzzers.

    • @smudge6831
      @smudge6831 Год назад +2

      100%

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      @jesusisking3814 Год назад

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    • @ToniLixSim
      @ToniLixSim Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/wk3a0GFJYt4/видео.html

    • @chrisborey1734
      @chrisborey1734 Год назад +1

      Same with me and Agreed

    • @d.i.a.5392
      @d.i.a.5392 11 месяцев назад +1

      I am younger and I am 100% with you. Amazing.

  • @codykh
    @codykh 7 месяцев назад +11

    This deserved a golden buzzer.

  • @markbohler6060
    @markbohler6060 6 месяцев назад +31

    Hard to find a better audition. Makes me cry every time, in a good way.

    • @treatwomenright33
      @treatwomenright33 2 месяца назад +1

      kodi lee is up there for auditions. along with angelica hale.

  • @Mr.Chubbz420_
    @Mr.Chubbz420_ 2 года назад +313

    my father showed me this the day before he passed and i keep coming back to this because it makes me happy to see someone doing what they want and the happiness it brings!

    • @keepsmilingloves7044
      @keepsmilingloves7044 2 года назад +11

      wish he in heaven like my father too🙏🏻

    • @JD-nl9eq
      @JD-nl9eq 2 года назад +6

      Your father is with you.. pray

    • @InuranusBrokoff
      @InuranusBrokoff 2 года назад +1

      💔

    • @RM4743
      @RM4743 Год назад +1

      @Mr.Chubbz420. I hope you're doing okay

    • @Mr.Chubbz420_
      @Mr.Chubbz420_ Год назад +1

      @@RM4743 i appreciate that! i am hanging in there!

  • @jayneneewing2369
    @jayneneewing2369 2 года назад +37

    Hearing this man sing “Imagine” was almost like hearing it for the first time. Beautiful.

  • @MrDgfresh83
    @MrDgfresh83 8 месяцев назад +10

    This guy is my twin, from a different place, tiime, and circumstance. I can even carry those notes. Love it.

    • @MrDgfresh83
      @MrDgfresh83 8 месяцев назад +1

      Not to mention the look. I no longer have the long hair or beard, but there's some doppelganger stuff going on.

  • @raul.avadanei1987
    @raul.avadanei1987 6 дней назад +1

    Incredible performance!!💪💪💪👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @prof.henriquerangel758
    @prof.henriquerangel758 2 года назад +16

    My great great great grandchildren will be old but IMAGINE will still be a hit.

  • @patrickirishcharm6354
    @patrickirishcharm6354 2 года назад +10

    This world literally speaks one language and it's through music ! 🎧🎵🎶❤️🍀🍀🍀

  • @WUOTANs_disciple
    @WUOTANs_disciple 5 дней назад

    Omg that gave me chills he was so good

  • @LIVE-FREE-OR-DIE.
    @LIVE-FREE-OR-DIE. Месяц назад +6

    This beautiful artist deserved a golden buzzer. BIG UP!

  • @Starrman69
    @Starrman69 Год назад +335

    Chris brought tears to my eyes...Fantastic rendition of John Lennon's song....Wow!

    • @VillaIrwin
      @VillaIrwin Год назад +4

      same bro, this is an amazing cover ❤

    • @RajuBalodisham
      @RajuBalodisham Год назад +1

      @@VillaIrwin hmmm

    • @buffster948
      @buffster948 Год назад +2

      Such a big song to take on, and he performs it beautifully. I love it.

    • @Woezye
      @Woezye Год назад +1

      yeah

    • @ToniLixSim
      @ToniLixSim Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/wk3a0GFJYt4/видео.html

  • @jojoleal3211
    @jojoleal3211 2 года назад +241

    John Lennon would definitely approve of this rendition of his timeless classic 😊👍

    • @davidcooker9332
      @davidcooker9332 Год назад +1

      Hello, how are you doing, hope your staying safe?

  • @lloydbligh5601
    @lloydbligh5601 Месяц назад +3

    This performance was just stunning which gave emotional calmness and peace.

  • @eugeniouge601
    @eugeniouge601 6 месяцев назад +23

    This is the best audition of history. I have not words to describe it. Everything is simply perfect

  • @DeMovieGuy
    @DeMovieGuy 2 года назад +224

    I’ve watched the audition countless times, still gives me goosebumps… what a chill voice

    • @tricialedford2018
      @tricialedford2018 2 года назад +3

      This man should have been given the gold!!
      Amazing & epic voice!!

    • @coolbeans8682
      @coolbeans8682 2 года назад +1

      You have great taste. This mans voice will make angels cry. He is a star!

  • @calavera2739
    @calavera2739 Год назад +14

    I am from Chile, a country of mountains, volcanoes, sea, forests and desert... with your version I travel on a dream trip... to each place... congratulations

  • @TrishBell1
    @TrishBell1 19 дней назад +1

    That is gorgeous. it's a mix of soul, country, rock, and folk. His interpretation of this song is extraordinary.

  • @charlielupo4942
    @charlielupo4942 7 месяцев назад +4

    The great John Lennon.
    You will never be forgotten. World misses you. Singing in heaven.
    GOD BLESS YOU.
    ❤❤❤❤

  • @jacqueskirchner4147
    @jacqueskirchner4147 2 года назад +605

    It's a mostly rare occasion when a covering artist does a song in such a way that the audience at large would call it "better than the original"...This was/is such a case. When I heard this rendition the first time, I went through a very bad patch in my life. I'm not out of the woods yet, but this moves me tears every time. My wife has been instructed that this song will be played at my funeral...THIS cover!

    • @tanishqrawat9559
      @tanishqrawat9559 2 года назад +32

      that was really good but please there just cant be a better version than lennon's

    • @jacqueskirchner4147
      @jacqueskirchner4147 2 года назад +49

      @@tanishqrawat9559 That's the wonderful thing about opions. That's your opion and my opinion is mine. We don't have to like it or subscribe to it, but only respect the other person's point of view.

    • @Maaden84
      @Maaden84 2 года назад +31

      @@tanishqrawat9559 if you heard both versions for the first time not knowing who made it, Im pretty sure a big majority would pick this. Nostalgia is a tricky thing 🙂

    • @dougrmoe
      @dougrmoe 2 года назад +1

      Agreed! The style of upper level

    • @Chiungalla79
      @Chiungalla79 2 года назад +5

      It`s actually not that rare. And it is on full display on youtube. It`s always easier to improve on something existing than to create something new. That`s especially true for writing of all kinds (music, lyrics, books, poems). And not all writers were good singers. They did the foundation and better singers build on it. Happens all the time.
      The only reason this might be somewhat perceived as rare is that most people prefer the version they are used to.

  • @killingArrow
    @killingArrow Год назад +12

    You can listen to this forever, I have already lost count of how many times I listened to it.

  • @THEMHAMED1
    @THEMHAMED1 8 месяцев назад +1

    fingerpicking sounds like a complete band ❤

  • @mixedartsofmartialmadness5219
    @mixedartsofmartialmadness5219 9 месяцев назад +8

    He has EVERYONES UTMOST attention, fantastic job!! 🙏🙏

  • @death8987
    @death8987 Год назад +14

    If this performance doesn't deserve a golden buzzer then I don't know what does.

  • @jasonodell608
    @jasonodell608 2 года назад +342

    I've watched this so many times and every time is just as great as the the last. Great performance.👍

    • @ChrisKlafford
      @ChrisKlafford  2 года назад +74

      Thank you so much!

    • @jasonodell608
      @jasonodell608 2 года назад +14

      Even if I had talent near yours, I still wouldn't have had your level of courage, to go in front of all those people and cameras. So I say Thank You for sharing your gift with the world. And I Know I'm Not The Only One.

    • @nunogamer7320
      @nunogamer7320 2 года назад +2

      Same

    • @marieclaudebouery3866
      @marieclaudebouery3866 2 года назад

      Ne prend pas de cours si ont te propose,car après ça ne ressemble pas à ce qu´ont a entendu bravo

  • @kelumzi
    @kelumzi 4 месяца назад +15

    Not only the voice but that 🎸GUITAR spin that Chris is playing in the background against the National Anthem needs to be ALSO acknowledged!! What a rendition OMG!!

  • @ericosb4503
    @ericosb4503 27 дней назад +3

    I love watching the judges stop being judges and just being fans.

  • @frankthetank4891
    @frankthetank4891 2 года назад +50

    In times like these we need artists like him

  • @gregorydegannes5713
    @gregorydegannes5713 4 месяца назад +4

    He deserves the golden buzzer

  • @suecaikauskas4071
    @suecaikauskas4071 13 дней назад +2

    What a beautiful voice!!!

  • @sgtdroid
    @sgtdroid 11 месяцев назад +205

    One of the purest forms of musical interpretation I've ever heard on the show. Your rendition of this legendary song will stay with me for a long time. Thank you.

    • @YzerWings
      @YzerWings 2 месяца назад

      This and cornells version. Best 2

  • @RJSAMCRO
    @RJSAMCRO 2 года назад +51

    I cannot tell you how many times I have watched this video. It is just addicting and I am at a loss of words its incredible

  • @fdyjt
    @fdyjt 17 дней назад +2

    This is very beautyfull done really one of kind.Greetings from belgium

  • @dashobsessed
    @dashobsessed 9 месяцев назад

    that really got me crying

  • @onlyskillss9754
    @onlyskillss9754 Год назад +11

    Taking a classic song like this and making it your own is the sign of a true artist

  • @leesellers6116
    @leesellers6116 Год назад +846

    This is the best version of this song I’ve ever heard! I prefer it to original. Well done buddy 👍

  • @dalejackson2382
    @dalejackson2382 7 дней назад +1

    What a fabulous rendition of a classic song... Beautiful

  • @hironobu11154941
    @hironobu11154941 10 месяцев назад +48

    この人の歌声は言語、国境を超えて心を揺るがす
    こんなに心を奪われたイマジンはない
    最高に感動した
    ありがとうございます

  • @graceduyan5818
    @graceduyan5818 Год назад +31

    Best interpretation of Imagine I ever heard.

  • @Medic99
    @Medic99 2 года назад +12

    If only the world would stop and listen. Thank you sir for this!

  • @WilliamLindgren-ci4iq
    @WilliamLindgren-ci4iq 3 месяца назад +7

    Är fan stolt över att vara svensk när jag hör den här mannen sjunga asså fyfan vad bra du är Chris, makalöst❤

  • @tiyamikekazima9804
    @tiyamikekazima9804 8 месяцев назад +9

    I dont think a day can pass without watching this five times at once,it was great Audition i will remember my whole life.

  • @gregdcross
    @gregdcross 2 года назад +65

    A true artist doesn't need perfect pitch or magnificent ability to play an instrument. A true artist is one that pulls emotion out of every member of the audience. Mr. Klafford, you are a true artist.

    • @thomassicard3733
      @thomassicard3733 Год назад

      AND... he has perfectly applied pitch and all of the ability, so... yeah.

  • @caroljackson3428
    @caroljackson3428 2 года назад +25

    He sounds like an angel singing, I could listen to him singing every day.

  • @JohnMartin-fo5eh
    @JohnMartin-fo5eh 6 месяцев назад +12

    The best cover version of this song ever,,what a voice, what a tone,,straight to the heart strings, absolutely haunting, wow,!,amazing 👏👏👏😀😀😢😢,John Martin Sydn Australia 🇦🇺

  • @danilosolis7223
    @danilosolis7223 2 месяца назад +3

    What an interpretation! The best I have ever heard!

  • @ericgrosvenor67
    @ericgrosvenor67 Год назад +23

    I’m a full grown man and my eyes watered up. Magnificent voice. Incredible

    • @jesusisking3814
      @jesusisking3814 Год назад

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  • @matthewbohannon5223
    @matthewbohannon5223 2 года назад +19

    If I were a judge I would give this man a golden buzzer good job 👍

  • @avinashjadoonanan
    @avinashjadoonanan 3 месяца назад

    This deserved the golden buzzer

  • @user-nz2bs1op2d
    @user-nz2bs1op2d 2 месяца назад +1

    This song is so good it could bring world peace. Chris, I was an exchange student to your beautiful country in 1979. I love the song. I love your country. You gave amazing performance. Rock on brother!

  • @marion1600
    @marion1600 2 года назад +51

    Powerful and gentle at the same time. That is exactly what we need right now

  • @fincallmatter101
    @fincallmatter101 Год назад +138

    Chris this is an experience we all will not forget! July 2022 and I'm still coming back for this beautiful rendition

  • @tbentley08
    @tbentley08 3 месяца назад +3

    Never gets old always a pickup song for me

  • @tomwhite4736
    @tomwhite4736 7 месяцев назад +5

    Outstanding , i assume the golden buzzer had already been used for that week because this performance deserved it .

  • @mbkbenz
    @mbkbenz 2 года назад +27

    The most beautiful “Imagine” cover I’ve ever heard ❤️🔥

  • @corinocancino9264
    @corinocancino9264 2 года назад +74

    His transition from chest mix voice to falsetto then back is superb and what a very rich voice It resonates from Russia to Ukraine with love .

  • @svantenordstrom
    @svantenordstrom 7 месяцев назад +1

    I can’t help but crying every time.

  • @Kamorov
    @Kamorov 3 месяца назад +4

    This is by far my favorite version of this song ...

  • @SuperCharles80
    @SuperCharles80 2 года назад +17

    sing from the soul. soul singer 100%. I've never been so blown away by 1 musician.

    • @truth8358
      @truth8358 2 года назад

      YES! Well said! Same with me! Just WOW!

  • @kagokuru3545
    @kagokuru3545 2 года назад +13

    Every time i watch this audition my heart aches , he deserved a golden buzzer

  • @LisaBleibler-fd9ow
    @LisaBleibler-fd9ow 9 месяцев назад +3

    You just want to listen to it over and over

  • @RedKingdom28
    @RedKingdom28 3 месяца назад +4

    brother killed it with this one. ❤️🤍💛

  • @BetsyK57
    @BetsyK57 Год назад +28

    This song was my husband's all time favourite, he would have loved this version. Imagine was played at his funeral. Gosh I wish he could have heard this.

    • @leluthor5357
      @leluthor5357 Год назад +2

      My heart broke upon reading this. Im sure he would have heard and liked it wherevere he is. Peace. May you have the strength to go on living.

    • @gilchoi9708
      @gilchoi9708 Год назад +1

      may your husband rest in peace and in power

    • @BetsyK57
      @BetsyK57 Год назад +1

      @@gilchoi9708 Thank You

    • @oreally69
      @oreally69 Год назад +1

      Sorry for your loss.

  • @justnaturesmusic2133
    @justnaturesmusic2133 2 года назад +17

    This will NEVER get old. Love this version of the song.

  • @MikeRatushniak-pj5ce
    @MikeRatushniak-pj5ce Месяц назад +1

    You sing with pride you have charisma and you sing compassionate it’s beautiful

  • @evidenthustle2575
    @evidenthustle2575 8 месяцев назад +7

    I wish i could like this performance everytime I come back to watch, but only one like 🙄 this song is so addictive! Makes me feel good everytime, One of the best auditions ever 🥰

  • @ikechukwusteven8310
    @ikechukwusteven8310 Год назад +70

    His voice was so musical, so smooth, so silky, it was like milk mixed with honey.. Absolutely world class.

    • @alcaholic9559
      @alcaholic9559 Год назад

      Well where is he today then? I'm not sure just asking

    • @HeltKlartSoeholm
      @HeltKlartSoeholm Год назад

      @@alcaholic9559 He is on tour sometimes with his concerts

  • @pierrebishop
    @pierrebishop 2 года назад +18

    I cannot remember how many times I have listened to this and EVERY time I get goosebumps and the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. EVERY time!

  • @janyou17
    @janyou17 10 месяцев назад +4

    This guy has 7 different kinds of voice in one song. Amazing.

  • @katc2345
    @katc2345 10 месяцев назад +5

    And the world will be AS ONE. Great rendition!

    • @genzoone
      @genzoone 9 месяцев назад

      Love this 💗, did you see this audition at live?

  • @karlaniday7519
    @karlaniday7519 Год назад +22

    The words of this song have so much more meaning in 2022 than when you first were on the show. You did it beautifully. Thank you.

    • @davidcooker9332
      @davidcooker9332 Год назад

      Hello, how are you doing, hope your staying safe?