Why did I come back to this? It’s not saved. He pops up in my mind every once in awhile over the years. There’s gotta be a reason. Cause I’m not the only one.
There may be a reason....I just copied this from a comment above, a year ago: "As of 2022, he's been struggling with some health issues and has been working with doctors to figure things out. He still performs on facebook every week (he had to step back from in person appearances). His passion is just as present now as it was then." He had a fund raiser and I hope he's doing better...Take Care
I can't believe how long it's been since this aired on television. Wow. I still come here every now and then throughout the years and listen to this. So amazing. I don't often listen to this type of music but it's very hard to not appreciate the talent that Eli has. I absolutely love this.
I genuinely don't know what it is about this, but I still come back to it every so often after 12+ years, and it never loses quality. Whether it was the voice, persona, passion, whatever - there was just something on another level about this dude that I haven't heard since. Hope he's doing well and living the dream x
As of 2022, he's been struggling with some health issues and has been working with doctors to figure things out. He still performs on facebook every week (he had to step back from in person appearances). His passion is just as present now as it was then.
I remember when I first saw him on AGT he just blew me away. Every time I go back and watch this now I get chills every single time. Hope he's doing well.
I always love to return to this particular video, simply because he has such a magnificent voice and stage presence. Few artists who appear on Britains or Americas Got talent have natural raw talent. Eli Mattson was a simply brilliant performer, a shame he did not win the competition but i bet he is making a living as a recording artist, talent like that is rare.
Eli is amazing, he is the one singer i have been looking for, for years. he has amazing talent and i agree and respect your comment :) i find he sounds like almost Default back in the early 200's but better
+Peter Lewis I'm just seeing your comment on Oct 6, 2015--I just found out that Eli is no longer touring due to health issues. No other information was given.
This audition is testament to the integrity of an artist's soul. A true artist that takes a part from his inside and pours that over his performance. 2021 now, I'll come back to it as long as I live or as long as they don't bring down RUclips.
I agree w Sharon. The music industry is not always about the talent of the artists and it seems more and more it is about connections. This was a flawless and brilliant performance. Way to go Eli...
THIS. This version by this guy in this moment is THE BEST version of these chords and these words... I have ever heard. 13+ years on and THIS is what I think of when I hear the word "Memphis".
I listen to this weekly. Over and over again. He has one of the best voices I have ever heard and can only hope to hear replace the auto tune on the radio. He is one of those people who doesn't need years of vocal coaching, a fancy routine or lit up stage to amaze an audience. Eli's voice is so captivating, not to mention his humility and adorable nature.
2:38 hit me like a punch to the chest. This is really what reality tv should be about. Truly talented people following their dreams, and being seen for who they are and what they can do. Eli, I hope you find all the happiness in the world, God bless.
Eli had become very ill, he is still trying to comeback, you can keep up with whats going on with him on his fb page, there was just a message from his mom this is what she said " A little update from the Mama. Eli is still dealing with some health issues. But, he practices singing every day and hopes someday to sing for you again. I can't wait."
He's definitely one of those acts you look back in AGT past and remember how amazing he really was. He was one of the best singer's they'll ever see. He was also the only singer i ever really liked on this show and would have liked to have seen won. I can't ever get enough of this audition.
I lovvvvveeee this mans voice! I was touched the first time I wacthed it on t.v. and every single time I listen to him. He has an incredible voice. He is easy on the eyes too.
I love how Sharon is nearly in tears in the end of the song i've had the pleasure to have met Eli on many occasions mostly because he is from around the area that I live in right now I can truly say that he is an amazing musician he is a very very nice guy he is very friendly very cool to talk to, He has really cool stories not only stories that he tells by word but also through his music . It's too bad that he doesn't really play anymore.
He is the 2nd person, told me the story beautifully after CHER about Walking In Memphis. From Original Singer to so many talents tried. But none is close to this 2 personal! EliMattson Good Luck & God Bless you man.. Forever Diva Cher.
Watching your performance on TV all those years ago, it connected with something deep in me... back then I never dared to dream of singing and playing the piano in front of people, but maybe I secretly always wanted to. And now sometimes I do. Thank you for the inspiration and the reminder of how far I've come. Journey well.
He isn’t. After he got second place, he still got many deals from soney, and other corporations. He couldn’t sight with them because of past events from his childhood. Now he lives paycheck to paycheck. Very sad.
+Sean Hunt I suppose the religious associations are what brought you to that but I do hear what you meant but I feel this young lad has even more to offer !! KEEP LISTENING!!
Compare this type of music to the type of shit like niki minaj, one direction, justin bieber etc. He deserves to be more famous than all of them but no, we live in a new fucked up society that doesn't know what good quality music is.
2022. What happens at 2:39 is still the greatest stop-and-go I've ever heard. I come back to this masterpiece every year and I cry like a baby every time.
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14 years and it is still one of the most memorable auditions to me. (Edit 16 years)
me too brother
Me too. I come back to this video every once in awhile
16 years
This remains to this day, one of the best auditions I've ever seen. I always come back to this video. Incredible talent.
Agreed %100
Totally agree
To bad we don't hear anything from him
Agree
It was a travesty when they robbed this young man of the win. He was clearly the best on the show.
2021 and come back to this every year. The best audition of all time!
Yep
I agree 100 percent
Yes
Lmao are you smoking crack this guy butchered the song
Same here! 100%
2022 and this still speaks to me. Eli sang this song as if it were his own.
2023. Me, too. I saw this in real time... Eli was my favorite to win. He made the finals. I hope he's doing well. Cheers
2020 and im still watching this
15 years later and this still gives me goosebumps.
He does live shows in door county all the time. Come check it out!
10yrs yet still remembering this song
Why did I come back to this? It’s not saved. He pops up in my mind every once in awhile over the years. There’s gotta be a reason. Cause I’m not the only one.
There may be a reason....I just copied this from a comment above, a year ago:
"As of 2022, he's been struggling with some health issues and has been working with doctors to figure things out. He still performs on facebook every week (he had to step back from in person appearances). His passion is just as present now as it was then." He had a fund raiser and I hope he's doing better...Take Care
Same
I love how at 3:18 he takes a couple of seconds to soak in and savor the crowd's reaction.
+Salice McCool thought the same.. that little smile and the sparkle in his eyes for that moment hit me...can't imagine how he felt!!
"ma'am i am tonight" gets me chills everytime!
Everytime
I can't believe how long it's been since this aired on television. Wow. I still come here every now and then throughout the years and listen to this. So amazing. I don't often listen to this type of music but it's very hard to not appreciate the talent that Eli has. I absolutely love this.
I genuinely don't know what it is about this, but I still come back to it every so often after 12+ years, and it never loses quality. Whether it was the voice, persona, passion, whatever - there was just something on another level about this dude that I haven't heard since. Hope he's doing well and living the dream x
As of 2022, he's been struggling with some health issues and has been working with doctors to figure things out. He still performs on facebook every week (he had to step back from in person appearances). His passion is just as present now as it was then.
this is such a simple performance yet very moving - you can hear the optimism in his voice
I remember when I first saw him on AGT he just blew me away. Every time I go back and watch this now I get chills every single time. Hope he's doing well.
the best version of 'Walking in Memphis' i have ever watched...he is full of talent
I always love to return to this particular video, simply because he has such a magnificent voice and stage presence.
Few artists who appear on Britains or Americas Got talent have natural raw talent.
Eli Mattson was a simply brilliant performer, a shame he did not win the competition but i bet he is making a living as a recording artist, talent like that is rare.
Eli is amazing, he is the one singer i have been looking for, for years. he has amazing talent and i agree and respect your comment :) i find he sounds like almost Default back in the early 200's but better
I have to agree he was and is brilliant. It's just a shame that people who deserve to win these types of shows never do
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+Peter Lewis I'm just seeing your comment on Oct 6, 2015--I just found out that Eli is no longer touring due to health issues. No other information was given.
I heard he stopped touring also for "health reasons". Sounds like a drug or alcohol problem to me. Shame to piss talent like that away.
12years and still can't get over this talent ❤️2020
Forever my favorite audition
Both Eli Mattson and Michael Grimm should be huge!
I watch this whenever I need to smile.
This audition is testament to the integrity of an artist's soul. A true artist that takes a part from his inside and pours that over his performance. 2021 now, I'll come back to it as long as I live or as long as they don't bring down RUclips.
This guy really went down in history,simply so pure and clean :')
I agree w Sharon. The music industry is not always about the talent of the artists and it seems more and more it is about connections. This was a flawless and brilliant performance. Way to go Eli...
THIS.
This version by this guy in this moment is THE BEST version of these chords and these words... I have ever heard.
13+ years on and THIS is what I think of when I hear the word "Memphis".
Edit* sorry 14+ years ago.😊
I love this guy. One word to describe this guy: gifted
That voice is one of the most beautiful and heart-rending I have ever heard...
He so nailed this song! I will always remember Walking in Memphis as Eli's song!
I listen to this weekly. Over and over again. He has one of the best voices I have ever heard and can only hope to hear replace the auto tune on the radio. He is one of those people who doesn't need years of vocal coaching, a fancy routine or lit up stage to amaze an audience. Eli's voice is so captivating, not to mention his humility and adorable nature.
2:38 hit me like a punch to the chest.
This is really what reality tv should be about. Truly talented people following their dreams, and being seen for who they are and what they can do. Eli, I hope you find all the happiness in the world, God bless.
I love this guy! Still my favorite of all time! He is beyond talented. Where you at, Eli!?,
Yes still one of my favorites. Gives me goosebumps EVERYTIME. Love Eli! Uou are amzing
This is one of the best versions of this song. I will always come back to enjoy his talent, it's a great experience.
Every time I hear this song, I am compelled to look and listen and watch Eli on AMT. He is a beautiful soul. His voice is so very emotive!
Eli, best version of this song, ever. Thank you
absolutely amazing. i listen to this often and his voice just gives me such peace
I keep coming back to listen to Eli. The best audition ever!
I love how his face lights up when he smiles.
The best i have heard of this song!! WoW!!!!! What a singing!! What a voice!!!!!!!!!!
Special moment for the show, one of the best in my years of watching.
Iconic song with his own spin on it. At first I warried about the pace, but man, he NAILED it and made it his own.
awesome he deserved totally to win the whole thing.
Totally agree
I am still watching this in 2019
And me, its one of the highlights of Americas Got Talent
Amazing singer! I have been watching this video for so long now, but end up watching it again! AMAZING!
12 years later, one of my favorites 🖤 I don’t watch these shows anymore but I still come back to this one. ♥️
I'm still looking for his album... I'll continue to wait. I adore Eli so much. I really hope he made it.
Chasing Rabbits, isn't that his album? a quick google search did the trick.
+Darken Marr old but, he has at least 4. He is signed by Sony. Albums on Amazon. Previewing them now, and voice is great. :)
Hinata The A-Lister Really!? thank you! I'm so happy for him. :)
*****
Me too!
Eli had become very ill, he is still trying to comeback, you can keep up with whats going on with him on his fb page, there was just a message from his mom this is what she said " A little update from the Mama. Eli is still dealing with some health issues. But, he practices singing every day and hopes someday to sing for you again. I can't wait."
He's definitely one of those acts you look back in AGT past and remember how amazing he really was. He was one of the best singer's they'll ever see. He was also the only singer i ever really liked on this show and would have liked to have seen won. I can't ever get enough of this audition.
I lovvvvveeee this mans voice! I was touched the first time I wacthed it on t.v. and every single time I listen to him. He has an incredible voice. He is easy on the eyes too.
I love how Sharon is nearly in tears in the end of the song i've had the pleasure to have met Eli on many occasions mostly because he is from around the area that I live in right now I can truly say that he is an amazing musician he is a very very nice guy he is very friendly very cool to talk to, He has really cool stories not only stories that he tells by word but also through his music . It's too bad that he doesn't really play anymore.
I feel every word he sings. Wow. Just wow.
Why aren't people like he and Micheal Grimm signed? It's like this world doesn't want people with real talent.
MsHeart50 because it’s not about talent you don’t have to sing to be a famous singer look at mick jagger say no more
Because we live in a fuked up world obviously has you only just realised that ru stupid
because they don't use autotune
@@leehollebon3393 wow, way to be part of the problem by treating people like garbage. Says a lot about you...
Because talent isn't necessary in music anymore.
his face is so expressive and he just delivers this so passionately. cant get over how humble he is as well
inne precious c:
One of my fav auditions ever... I have a few ha but this one always sticks in my mind
Who's watching this incredible talent while Corona's thirds wave is coming..
Hell, my hairs were standing up through the whole thing.
I wish I was this good.
I remember watching this for the first time brought a tear to my eye.. You got talent dude i hope life is going good you def deserve it
that goosebumpy weird but happy feeling you get when you find videos like this...videos of people overcoming and achieving their dreams
He is the 2nd person, told me the story beautifully after CHER about Walking In Memphis. From Original Singer to so many talents tried. But none is close to this 2 personal!
EliMattson Good Luck & God Bless you man.. Forever Diva Cher.
got to give him credit on a great cover
Watching your performance on TV all those years ago, it connected with something deep in me... back then I never dared to dream of singing and playing the piano in front of people, but maybe I secretly always wanted to. And now sometimes I do. Thank you for the inspiration and the reminder of how far I've come. Journey well.
Eli, You are amazing. One of the best performers I've ever seen.
GOLDEN BUZZER ACT.
Sharon Osborne should get him a performance gig on "The Talk" ~ one of the best talents to slip away after a talent program.
He was in an accident and had spinal injuries, he is trying to come back, check our his fb page for anything about him
Still this audition stays with me. Beautiful. I hope God has blessed you with a wonderful life.
when i need cheering up. here i am. thank you for being my support for the last 15 years.
why does he look like a british Eminem XD
Best comment I ever seen!
2019 someone ?
2020 :)
Still coming back in 2020. He now has some more songs out. Search RUclips and you will find them.
@@mlizonitz2418 thank you i go to take a look
I've watched this so many times by now. Still amazes me. Brilliant!!
That actually brought tears to my eyes. His voice is beyond beautiful!
great act anybody notice at 3:53 guy says oh f**k you lol
I sincerely hope he's been doing well.
hes not he pretty much stop singing. its sad i remember when my sister came home with him to meet my dad and ma.
LILWEEZYFORPREZ stop saying lies on every comments damn
He isn’t. After he got second place, he still got many deals from soney, and other corporations. He couldn’t sight with them because of past events from his childhood. Now he lives paycheck to paycheck. Very sad.
I always check back on this guy to see what he is doing now. Such a great voice, I hope he has success in whatever life threw his way.
I come back to this in my favorites every now and then. Great vocal and presence. I wish something more had happened for you. Hope you are doing well.
Biggest robbery ever that he didn't win. My favorite ever.
I bet this dude sings the shit outta creed
Either that or Fuel.
I had tears listening to this song!!! He sings from his heart. You can feel his story in his voice.
i get chills when I hear you sing, your aunt is right you move people with your voice :) God Bless you and I hope you find your Dream
he face like eminem
Fierce eyes, kinda like Eminems
That is one of my favourite songs and he gave me as many goosebumps as the original.
This guy is the greatest person and greatest person , he is sining with such emotions! i cant stop pressing replay button!
Sounds just like Scott Stapp from Creed
+Sean Hunt I suppose the religious associations are what brought you to that but I do hear what you meant but I feel this young lad has even more to offer !! KEEP LISTENING!!
I hate that it's 240p!!!!
Who cares
no matter how I feel this video always drags out a smile on my face!
hands down best audition in agt history...i remember getting chills watching this on tv.such an awesome talent!
At 3:52,someone says:"MOTHERFUCKER" :)))))))))))))))))))))
lmao crazy
And then the David Hasselhoff says:"Well the crowd sure loves you" :)
Compare this type of music to the type of shit like niki minaj, one direction, justin bieber etc. He deserves to be more famous than all of them but no, we live in a new fucked up society that doesn't know what good quality music is.
2023 I am here again Eli brother... you were flying on this day and I believe you're still flying today.
After all this years ut still gets me. LOVE
It's Eminem
Prick
eminem?
This is my favorite audition and performer of any show like this, ever.
watchin this in 2012...this was probably the best thing ive ever seen on america's got talent..i'll probably never forget it.
He rushed it. Credit due for his honesty
And y'know to be honest, I kinda wanna learn the song on piano so I can speed it up. I effin love it lol
nerves will get you every time
Can't believe it's been that long since this came out and I'll still never forget it
2022. What happens at 2:39 is still the greatest stop-and-go I've ever heard. I come back to this masterpiece every year and I cry like a baby every time.
Always a favorite. I hope one day Eli finds his fame!
2021 and still watching! Still one of the best auditions!
Fantastic singer, moving story, and best of all he's modest. Modesty is a real virtue and is lost on too many people in the music industry today.
gosh, THIS man has a voice like nobody else :) love to listen to him
The Aunt's reaction was what really sent a chill up my spine. Good story, good performance, good for him.