I've been so heartbroken since I heard the news of Michael's passing. So terribly sad. I was a fan the moment I heard his voice and I was an even bigger fan when I learned what an incredibly nice young man he was. There must be some truth to "only the good die young" because he was young and he was so good. Heaven was blessed on August 1st, 2014 and he will live on for as long as all those who loved him remember him. Rest in eternal peace, Michael. May your family be comforted in knowing you were loved. Your life was well lived.
I shed a tear every time he sings "just once in his life a man has his time...and my time is now!" RIP Michael, you would've been a star. Loved his voice and his performances on idol.
David Foster and Friends is my all time favorite musical performance. BUT, of all the fantastically amazing artists, Michael Johns is my favorite. So sorry to hear of his passing a number of years ago. Thank you David Foster!
Such a nice talented guy. What a voice! This performance was perfect. Michael I was such a fan! I am so heartbroken such a tragedy happened to someone like you. Life really is short. Make each moment count. We will deeply missed you. You were special and such a bright light to fans and friends… RIP
glad to see him 2 years ago here in philippines. not just watching him but to meet and greet personally. great guy with great voice. girls are really screaming while i'm watching him.
This is kinda crazy, but so many years after Idol and his passing I still listen to him on youtube when I can. Such a loss, such a talent. Only contestant I EVER voted for.
I love Michael Johns so much and im so shocked when ive heard he passed away years ago..ive been waiting to hear about him again without knowing what happened to him.I keep on watching this video over and over again..
Wonderful performance. Sad he is gone. Saw him live in the Idols tour that year and also saw him with David Foster & Friends tour. Great voice. Great stage presence.
When a man as talented as David Foster says you are destined for greatness that's saying something about the person we lost a very talented man when Michael Johns died.
Michael was my (and still is) my Adam Lambert of last season. I love Michael's voice. A true talent. Can't wait to see what he will do in the future! go Michael!
He was a lovely talented man who was happily married to a beautiful woman! He was a favorite of mine on Idol! He died too soon! RIP Michael Johns! My prayers are with your wife and family!
Michael Johns, what an original and beautiful talent we will remember and cherish in the history of AI! Lots of love to his family who has lost such a great man. I will sing his songs so more people will know about him and his songs!
I'm so proud for Michael.:) He sounds AWESOME with that big orchestra behind him! I've almost worn my DVD out watching this over and over! A star is born...and YES, he IS good-looking!:)
I love when he turns and looks at Foster and lets out an "a-ha!". I think they both knew it was going well at that point! Isn't the song called St Elmo's Fire?
I like David Foster he has done a lot in the business and recognizes true talent, he is not the best speaker but a good producer. Michael Johns = totally cool, sexy, brillant talent :D he is my American Idol and thank you David for having him.
Cant stop seeing and wowing this scene over and over again. Great voice singing great songs!! Im settling down, DavidGood looking is just a bonus, but who could resist it? Anyway people always love bonus :))
All the way he moves just super cool...omg I really adore all attitude when he sing...its really superb...and always be my prominent figure....his vocal so awesome...
to be honest. I'm watching this video at least 5 times a day. I'm trying to reach the high notes but I can't. That's why I really idolize this man. MJ I wish I could sing with you.
I remember watching this and being impressed, and really liking the song for the first time, since I think this version may be better than the original, but anyway. It was a bit of nostalgia for the song. It's not an easy song to sing. What a shame M Johns is no longer around.
wow.... surfing american Idol and I came upon this guy.... broke my heart he was eliminated... sooooooooooo happy to see David Foster pick him up....... this guy is frigging AMAZING !!!!!
Not sure what the auto tune comment means. This is a live performance. I heard him perform this song myself last month on the David Foster tour and he was amazing! And I've heard Michael perform in person many other times. Believe me, Michael doesn't need auto tune and is one singer who's live performances are usually better than his studio recordings.
Buy the Blue Ray or DVD concert. The best live performances I'ver ever seen. And I listen to everything from Rush, Opeth to Celine Dion. And Michael John's making the best version of Man in Motion ever made!
I don't know a lot about auto-tune and I'm no expert either, but I've seen Michael live many, many times from large stages, to small venues, to pulling up a stool and singing along with his guitar in a record store and I know for sure he doesn't need auto-tune. He has an amazing voice and I love to listen to him sing live. It's one of the many reasons I'm such a fan of his - he is the real thing- he doesn't need that kind of help. He gets around so I'm sure you'll have a chance to see him live.
He's awesome! ! David Cook was awesome. I'm so glad that David cook American Idol. SOmeone from NBC was at my job in Austin,Texas. I started talking about American Idol. He asked who did I want to win. I said, David Cook. That was towards the end of American Idol, it was David A. and David Cook, were the finals. Loved how David changed the songs, esp that Lionel Richie song. Now, where is David now?? Been looking for his CDs.??? come on David, don't throw good talent away, my sweet friend!
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What a talent but gone too early.. 2024 still Michael Jonhs❤
Better than the originals of both songs.
i thought the same. good point
different kind of vocals than the original, but did a good job
John Parr would it make better.
I certainly agree. He has the burning emotion in this, sadly though, gone too soon.
I've been so heartbroken since I heard the news of Michael's passing. So terribly sad. I was a fan the moment I heard his voice and I was an even bigger fan when I learned what an incredibly nice young man he was. There must be some truth to "only the good die young" because he was young and he was so good. Heaven was blessed on August 1st, 2014 and he will live on for as long as all those who loved him remember him. Rest in eternal peace, Michael. May your family be comforted in knowing you were loved. Your life was well lived.
64muffinhead R.I.P😭
Michael johns, Rest In Peace, legend
he was a prick, he fucked my band over, stole my guitar player, egoistic
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Its not fair 😭
John's has owned this performance...hats off to David Foster for the uplifting, melodic, soulful music too.
I shed a tear every time he sings "just once in his life a man has his time...and my time is now!" RIP Michael, you would've been a star. Loved his voice and his performances on idol.
David Foster and Friends is my all time favorite musical performance. BUT, of all the fantastically amazing artists, Michael Johns is my favorite. So sorry to hear of his passing a number of years ago. Thank you David Foster!
Such a nice talented guy. What a voice! This performance was perfect.
Michael I was such a fan! I am so heartbroken such a tragedy happened to someone like you. Life really is short. Make each moment count. We will deeply missed you. You were special and such a bright light to fans and friends… RIP
RIP Michael Johns. 2023 still excellent!!!!!!
I never get tired of listening to this clip. I've said it over a thousand times and I'll say it again ~ Michael Johns is AMAZING!!
Quarantine Bring me here
RIP Michael John
RIP Michael, you were one better singers on AI. You teamed up with David Foster and proved there was life after Idol.
聴いた時は衝撃でした😆
A God given talent we had with Michael Johns and I wish God hadn't taken him back so soon you could tell he really loved what he was doing.
One of the best performances on that David Foster DVD. Loved it!
Great person, great talent. Major loss. I had hoped to listen to him for decades. His performances on Idol were beyond amazing.
So that's the ultra talented David Foster. Respect and honor.
glad to see him 2 years ago here in philippines. not just watching him but to meet and greet personally. great guy with great voice. girls are really screaming while i'm watching him.
My favorite of the season, great voice, he had too much to give, miss him 😥 RIP
RIP MICHAEL, you are one of my idol...
This is kinda crazy, but so many years after Idol and his passing I still listen to him on youtube when I can. Such a loss, such a talent. Only contestant I EVER voted for.
i envy all the qualities of his voice, tone, range, diction and clarity.great! great! voice!
I love Michael Johns so much and im so shocked when ive heard he passed away years ago..ive been waiting to hear about him again without knowing what happened to him.I keep on watching this video over and over again..
Wonderful performance. Sad he is gone. Saw him live in the Idols tour that year and also saw him with David Foster & Friends tour. Great voice. Great stage presence.
A golden voice with an amazing voice. What a shame.
So sad. Lovely voice. Gone too soon. Sending love to his family.
When a man as talented as David Foster says you are destined for greatness that's saying something about the person we lost a very talented man when Michael Johns died.
RIP Michael Johns . .your voice will linger for a very long time.
RIP Michael John. He will be missed 😢
Michael was my (and still is) my Adam Lambert of last season. I love Michael's voice. A true talent. Can't wait to see what he will do in the future!
go Michael!
6 years since his sudden and sad passing. Such a talent from my town Perth Western Australia.
He was a lovely talented man who was happily married to a beautiful woman! He was a favorite of mine on Idol! He died too soon! RIP Michael Johns! My prayers are with your wife and family!
Michael Johns, what an original and beautiful talent we will remember and cherish in the history of AI! Lots of love to his family who has lost such a great man. I will sing his songs so more people will know about him and his songs!
I'm so proud for Michael.:) He sounds AWESOME with that big orchestra behind him!
I've almost worn my DVD out watching this over and over!
A star is born...and YES, he IS good-looking!:)
Rip Michael Johns you are missed by everyone God bless your family and friends and anyone who loved you!
I still can’t believe that he is gone.
RIP 🪦 beautiful singer unfourtanently he past away 😢
Michael Johns was so loved. The semifinal should have been between Michael and David Cook. I loved them both.
Michael Johns' voice is so awesome.
We need more Michael Johns!!!!
I love when he turns and looks at Foster and lets out an "a-ha!". I think they both knew it was going well at that point!
Isn't the song called St Elmo's Fire?
Me too I love it & he is better than the original singer👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
ITS FROM ST ELMOS FIRE. THE SONG MAN IN MOTION
2008 was the best year of American Idols-so many great voices-Micheal John was the best!
I like David Foster he has done a lot in the business and recognizes true talent, he is not the best speaker but a good producer.
Michael Johns = totally cool, sexy, brillant talent :D he is my American Idol and thank you David for having him.
a great guy with a great voice ,R.I.P Michael Johns:(
A Star is Born.....he is definitely permanently one....
Cant stop seeing and wowing this scene over and over again. Great voice singing great songs!! Im settling down, DavidGood looking is just a bonus, but who could resist it? Anyway people always love bonus :))
Does a great job with this great song.....What a doll!
RIP Michael Johns, Great Performance!!
THANK YOU, DAVID!!! You are outstanding and you KNOW TALENT WHEN YOU SEE IT! Michael is destined to be a STAR! What outstanding performance, Mikey1
It is always a shock to lose someone so young. My condolences to his family.
All the way he moves just super cool...omg
I really adore all attitude when he sing...its really superb...and always be my prominent figure....his vocal so awesome...
to be honest. I'm watching this video at least 5 times a day. I'm trying to reach the high notes but I can't. That's why I really idolize this man. MJ I wish I could sing with you.
ohhh yeaa babyy, a star IS born!
Ah :'D
I have this on DVD, but it makes me SO happy every time I watch it!
Michael Johns!
I saw him last November on the DF&F Tour.
Gone too soon. :( 2020 anyone?
I looooooooooooooooove him. OMG, I love him. He is so beautiful... the passion, so beautiful.
I remember watching this and being impressed, and really liking the song for the first time, since I think this version may be better than the original, but anyway. It was a bit of nostalgia for the song. It's not an easy song to sing. What a shame M Johns is no longer around.
Miss him singing so much. RIP Michael.
sooo glad to see Michael Johns doin more music! LOVE him!
Man is motion is my favorite. MICHAELS JOHNS IN GREAT!
I am so sad to read of his passing. MAKE EACH DAY COUNT.
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i got that song and i cant stop listening to it
Michael Johns continues to impress. I love it when he steps up the energy like he does in this performance.
Idol season 7 is the best! Michael Johns, Carly Smithson, Syesha, so many great singers who deserved to be in the final
THANK YOU,THANK YOU! Gorgeous, stunning, Beautiful performance, Michael ! I'm so proud to be your fan!
he's really awesome....excellent voice... he's a star cant wait on his first single.
wow.... surfing american Idol and I came upon this guy.... broke my heart he was eliminated... sooooooooooo happy to see David Foster pick him up....... this guy is frigging AMAZING !!!!!
he's brilliant! love this show too
i love michael johns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not sure what the auto tune comment means. This is a live performance. I heard him perform this song myself last month on the David Foster tour and he was amazing! And I've heard Michael perform in person many other times. Believe me, Michael doesn't need auto tune and is one singer who's live performances are usually better than his studio recordings.
I love love love his voice!!
He should have won!... Great voice!
he's best w/ dAVID FOSTER'S SONGS
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NO MATTER HOW GOOD YOU ARE YOU NEED A GOOD SONG
Buy the Blue Ray or DVD concert. The best live performances I'ver ever seen. And I listen to everything from Rush, Opeth to Celine Dion. And Michael John's making the best version of Man in Motion ever made!
Wow, he is good. what voice!
i love this kind of voice. he's amazing!
I don't know a lot about auto-tune and I'm no expert either, but I've seen Michael live many, many times from large stages, to small venues, to pulling up a stool and singing along with his guitar in a record store and I know for sure he doesn't need auto-tune. He has an amazing voice and I love to listen to him sing live. It's one of the many reasons I'm such a fan of his - he is the real thing- he doesn't need that kind of help. He gets around so I'm sure you'll have a chance to see him live.
came to see Micheal and saw Judith (background vocals) too. awesome.
One on my favorite singer ever from AI and this David Foster show was amazing too!
oh yeahh.. he's destined to greatness..
kay gandang musika! ;)
SHIT GOOSEBUMPS. MAN IN MOTION. WOW. SHET THIS GUY AWESOME. 😭😭😭😭
you gotta love michael johns
Perfect! Thanks for sharing this.
great great Michael Johns..
Rest in Peace :(
M. John's best rendition of this classic song. Just gotta tap the foot and sing along with Man in Motion.
absolutely destined to be great!!!
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He did see's the new horizon in the pleasant sky RIP .Michael johns
YEs, I agree! He is so,so,so good looking. Met him when he had some gigs here in the Philippines. Awesome performer and so damn gorgeous!!!!
wow I loved it!!!!!!!
amazing voice and AMAZING song
He's awesome! ! David Cook was awesome. I'm so glad that David cook American Idol. SOmeone from NBC was at my job in Austin,Texas. I started talking about American Idol. He asked who did I want to win. I said, David Cook. That was towards the end of American Idol, it was David A. and David Cook, were the finals. Loved how David changed the songs, esp that Lionel Richie song. Now, where is David now?? Been looking for his CDs.??? come on David, don't throw good talent away, my sweet friend!
i love MJ!!! he is so HOT.
This guy reminds me a little bit Jim Morrison, the lead singer of the Doors, even his mannerism. Amazing talent!
Very nice song
meet and greet with him. great talent. girls are screaming during his tour here in philippines.
Man, that was awesome!
I was looking for this! Thank you for posting!!
w0w he has the VOICE!
wow great singer!!!!!!!
awesome voice, pure talent!