IfYou'reABird I'mABird No, I do the same thing. I would love the hear her sing the song "Misty". This is Ella Fitzgerald's version /watch?v=rPOlakkBlj8 It's got Alice written all over it.
You often see these videos where the contestant gets a standing ovation, but you hear the crowd whooping and cheering throughout the performance, especially when the singer hits the money notes, but with this performance, the crowd were so into it, they were listening to every nuance of her sultry voice and waited 'til her last note, elegantly faded before going nuts! That's how good it was!
Douglas Hadley. Only rarely does that happen......that's how remarkable this performance was. She had the audience from the first note.......they knew it, but she probably didn't until the end.
I have a feeling that's exactly what she wanted. I know 20 woman that could sing like this. Legit nothing special, just dragged out and slow singing. It's meh at best
Everyone was silent, no clapping no annoying jeering and noise, that was how captivating and sublime this performance was. This lady is so good it hurts.
When she auditioned at the voice she was dressed all sexy and was so happy and confident..sang a rhythmic song and they not only did not turn around but also made her feel she was not good enough... thats what actually makes me sad and happy at the same time....cause this audition here was the complete opposite....here she was dressed like she just woke up and decided to audition with the same clothes..her hair all messed up in braid..she looked gorgeous nonetheless...the song was slow and sensual...and the judges reaction was a thousand percent better than the ones on the voice....this performance was true gold and Simon was right...her voice really is liquid gold
Truee!! I’ve always wondered if anyone has noticed how broken and disappointed she looked in that audition: it’s like she lost all hope in her talent and thought it would be just another rejection... and that and her hypnotizing voice actually touched my heart and soul on a whole new level( i’ve been constantly watching this video for over 3 yrs now) ♥️♥️
UMMMMM, THIS IS THE SHOW "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" ! NOT THE SHOW "THE VOICE" ! THEY ARE THE ONE'S WHOM TURN AROUND ! ! ! GET YOUR SHOW'S CORRECT PLEASE !
@@loadishstone when everyone in the building disagrees with you , you are either right and a certified genius or….you are wrong. Not saying anything about control or whatever else. Music, the best examples are ALL about passion. You know when you hear it. This does it for far too many people for it to be anything else than great. Maybe you need to be in the mood. Kinda like a good scotch just isn’t at its best unless the mood is right.
There should have been hundreds of bouquets and thousands of individual roses thrown to her feet after this performance, because no words could ever describe how good that was. That voice and that emotion came from some other heavenly place. She was simply being used as a conduit from another world.
Those hand movements, her postures, projection, voice control and range... Is something amazing what Alice did! I'd pay to watch her sing this lively. Incredible performance.
That's how you truly know when someone is good at singing, the entire crowd and judges were listening to her quietly, enjoying every second of her majestic voice. I fell in love with her voice & her as well.
Alice has the most mezmerising voice I've heard in along time. Close your eyes and listen, I see her in a smoke filled piano bar of the 30's with Bogey
The thing is that judges and audience all at once suddenly realized that that is it. Rare talent is right there on a stage. The real thing that is so rare. Simon said it” that is what I was waiting for”. Powerful and very emotional performance .
She competed at the X factor and did not make it. But I am glad that she made it here. This is one of the best interpretations I have ever heard of this song.
My funny valentine Sweet comic valentine You make me smile with my heart Your looks are laughable Unphotographable Yet you're my favorite work of art Is your Figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak? When you open it to speak Are you smart? But don't change a hair for me Not if you care for me Stay little valentine stay Each day is Valentines day Is your figure less than Greek Is your mouth a little weak When you open it to Speak Are you smart? But don't change a hair for me Not if you care for me Stay little valentine stay Each day is valentines day
This is the definitive version of "My Funny Valentine" and the Best Audition on any Singing Competition Show. The Original video is approaching 56 million views. Alice Fredenham the Undisputed Queen of Auditions.
I recommend getting Alice's album. It has a mix of genres. In comparison, Alice's version of the song 'Doctor My Eyes' makes the original by Jackson Browne seem trite. She OWNS it, as Alice does with so many other songs.
Today was my first time seeing this and I’ve been replaying this for over an hour. The way she said “don’t change your hair for me” Goodness her voice is so airy and genuine. I felt every single word....word for word.
One of the best version sung. She is definitely unique. Her voice is sultry and fabulous. From the moment she started to sing she had me. I picture her in a smokey night club dressed in a beautiful dress, her hair soft with cascading waves pulled to one side, her makeup flawless. Her lips painted in red. So elegant, classic. Love her voice.
Wow. Unbelievable. This is my favorite audition of all time. It doesn't hurt that this person is humble, gorgeous, and utterly charming. But that voice, that voice is every heartbroken lounge singer's envy. I mean that in the best way possible; listening to a lounge singer in a restaurant once made me fall in love with love, music, and made me dare dream of impossible things again.
I love all the female jazz singers from the 40's and 50's...Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Etta James, but no one, and I mean NO ONE sings this song better than Ms. Fredenham. She has that smokey, oh so sultry voice that you can't find anymore. When she sings this song, wow, you time travel back to the mid 40's and 50's, to a smokey bar room....maybe Humphrey Bogart sitting on a stool....this for me is the new standard of female jazz songs. Ms. Fredenham should be a super star. Wow.....just....wow.
This performance is like one of those expensive chocolate sets wrapped up in velvet and silk. Every now and then you pick out a piece, take one bite and think to yourself: "This is the best goddamn thing I have ever eaten"
I'm a tough guy from the Navy and when they stood up and cheered I actually teared up. AMAZING voice with pure emotion. Bravoooo! Ive loved this song for over a decade now from you!!
making music myself over 40 years now I've seen good concerts and very good performances but only once in a couple of many years there's something I call a magic moment you'll never forget. Only had a few of them during the time. I never expected to find one on youtube. But the first time I watched Alice singing that song was one of those precious moments.
I love how she sings the song live. However, when I listen to it on spotify its missing something. It's like they didnt catch the raw emotion that she had here :(
I agree! The Spotify version isn't as sultry it's a shame :/ definitely not as much emotion in it I think. If only they could put the live version on Spotify 😍
it was only yesterday that I listen to her on spotify and most of the songs there are industrial products. I can understand that she disappeared, because they spoiled her completely. But.... she left us her legacy with just one song, mesmerizing, sensual, unforgettable!
Cameraman chose a perfect closeup for her, you can easily imagine that is a bar with low lights and high stools and she is singing dressed in velvet gown
This is probably the best audition I have ever heard, the only audition which is comparable is Calum Scotts. The way she hits the notes, the nerve and fragility, is absolutely exceptional.
She is not a typical British girl. The looks the charm - as if she is just grown in Britain. So unique as she is. I winder this gift as a voice ans beautiful figure is from African rootes she might have? It is also obvious since she has low selfesteem she was exposed to bullying and envy all her life.. She is amazing unique person and so talented.
I don't know how many hundreds of times I've come back to see this performance over the last seven years, but I'm still mesmerized by it to this very day. The judges must have been having an off day at the time. How could they not be found slamming the golden button, especially after having praised her so much? (which isn't shown on this particular video). Seriously! A voice like liquid gold? Amazing? Incredible? Like a goddess? If that performance didn't warrant a golden buzzer, nothing does.
After I heard and saw her perform this song, I looked up many others singing it and, I just like Alice Fredenham the best. She sang it again, but gave it a bit more power on the voice. I wish she would have left as the first time she sang it. And, I just love to watch her sing. Love how she lives her songs. Hope you are doing really well. They should use you in an oldies movie! Would love to see you perform again!
I saw this in an unrelated video and had to come watch it here as well. My mouth was gaped open the whole time. The crowd was absolutely STUNNED as was I. Wow!!!
Yes , me again. I have officially watched this performance 100+ times , my feelings have not changed. This performance should be recorded for all to hear. Thank you miss VALENTINE FREDENAM. YOU ARE UNMISTAKABLE.
I have no desire to listen to anyone on these singing talent shows till I saw Alice and now I'm addicted to this singer , watched 20-30 times so far . Just........WOW !!
Am i the only person that re-watches this all the time?
IfYou'reABird I'mABird lo same here. very powerful performance. she's like telling a story of her life in this audition of hers.
IfYou'reABird I'mABird No, I do the same thing. I would love the hear her sing the song "Misty". This is Ella Fitzgerald's version
/watch?v=rPOlakkBlj8
It's got Alice written all over it.
No! I do like once a week lol
IfYou'reABird I'mABird No I do like 6 times in the last hour...True!!! WTF Journey...
Delia T
You and your partner would be walking kinda funny if you did it 6 times in an hour.
You often see these videos where the contestant gets a standing ovation, but you hear the crowd whooping and cheering throughout the performance, especially when the singer hits the money notes, but with this performance, the crowd were so into it, they were listening to every nuance of her sultry voice and waited 'til her last note, elegantly faded before going nuts!
That's how good it was!
yes!!
Pure magic in voice. I would love to listen her sing like this every evening.
You're 100% Right
Yesssss
It's like we all forgot to breathe while she was singing.
I could see her with big curls, red lips, and an old 40's dress
thats what she wore for her next performance and it was great
@@COBRACHU1 Jojo ref
Women were so freaking gorgeous those days bring back natural beauty
Yeah, that vibe. It tottaly suits her ❤️
blonde with big curls.. awhh gahd
What I found amazing is that the audience was dead silent throughout the entire performance
Douglas Hadley. Only rarely does that happen......that's how remarkable this performance was. She had the audience from the first note.......they knew it, but she probably didn't until the end.
Douglas Hadley
When magic happens
that's when you KNOW the preformance was captivating
Editing my friend.
Does anyone else watch her and think....1920s New Orleans, Silky red dress, a smokey atmosphere, and a full band playing along?
Burlesque
Absolutely 💯
I have a feeling that's exactly what she wanted. I know 20 woman that could sing like this. Legit nothing special, just dragged out and slow singing. It's meh at best
Ella fitzgerald
She has the voice to sing a Bond song.
This song should be a bond theme song
That's what I think every time I watch this video
Yes. The theme song even.
After this performance, the microphone went outside to smoke a cigarette.
Omg 50’s cartoon humor 😂
😂😂😂
I definitely did light mine
So did I. Listening to her is the closest I've been to having sex since my wife died.
Not only did the microphone go outside to smoke a cigarette, so did Simon and I think David turned straight and switched teams.
damn she's good she has that deep 50-60 ' s emotional voice
30's, 40's is the era you're looking for mate
Harold Stroy ya I agree 30s for sure
Suggest some best singers of that time please..
Just like her
Ella would be proud
Kartik P I absolutely adore Billie Holliday. She sang through the 30’s-50’s. Listen to the song “I’ll be seeing you”
A treasure to this day. My god, her voice is like warm chocolate on a cold night
Everyone was silent, no clapping no annoying jeering and noise, that was how captivating and sublime this performance was. This lady is so good it hurts.
When she auditioned at the voice she was dressed all sexy and was so happy and confident..sang a rhythmic song and they not only did not turn around but also made her feel she was not good enough... thats what actually makes me sad and happy at the same time....cause this audition here was the complete opposite....here she was dressed like she just woke up and decided to audition with the same clothes..her hair all messed up in braid..she looked gorgeous nonetheless...the song was slow and sensual...and the judges reaction was a thousand percent better than the ones on the voice....this performance was true gold and Simon was right...her voice really is liquid gold
karena apus she has music on Apple Music!!
I definitely agree with you
Truee!! I’ve always wondered if anyone has noticed how broken and disappointed she looked in that audition: it’s like she lost all hope in her talent and thought it would be just another rejection... and that and her hypnotizing voice actually touched my heart and soul on a whole new level( i’ve been constantly watching this video for over 3 yrs now) ♥️♥️
I like how this compliment is more of a roast.
UMMMMM, THIS IS THE SHOW "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" ! NOT THE SHOW "THE VOICE" ! THEY ARE THE ONE'S WHOM TURN AROUND ! ! !
GET YOUR SHOW'S CORRECT PLEASE !
Favourite version/cover of this song, ever.
Agree. Better than Ella's and I love Ella.
It is true
@@loadishstone when everyone in the building disagrees with you , you are either right and a certified genius or….you are wrong.
Not saying anything about control or whatever else.
Music, the best examples are ALL about passion. You know when you hear it. This does it for far too many people for it to be anything else than great. Maybe you need to be in the mood. Kinda like a good scotch just isn’t at its best unless the mood is right.
Poi è arrivata angelina jordan
Tony Bennett a close second 😁
There should have been hundreds of bouquets and thousands of individual roses thrown to her feet after this performance, because no words could ever describe how good that was. That voice and that emotion came from some other heavenly place. She was simply being used as a conduit from another world.
agree one of the greatest performances of any singer or song in man's history
Best comment in the comment section. Who agrees?
That's called an Abdul. A conduit or battery source of God.
I completely agree with you. She is absolutely dazzling.
The best interpretation of Funny Valentine EVER.
Now I heard it again and again tears roled me slowly down the cheeks...
Yep. I can't stop it from happening.
Carlos Holst better!!
Tony Bennett a close second 😁
I have never liked this song, but she made this song sound like magic
10 years later and I still get goosebumps. The best "My Funny Valentine" ever.
That "stay" at 2:05 makes tears flow uncontrollably no matter how many times i watch this video
This is perfection at a level unknown to humans 😉
Gives me chills every single time I hear it
That is the most perfect sound I’ve ever heard
Shivering in chills
Those hand movements, her postures, projection, voice control and range... Is something amazing what Alice did! I'd pay to watch her sing this lively. Incredible performance.
Yes! Yes! Her movements too! I also noticed too. The whole perfect is just so incredible, so beautiful. So…so…very…
That's how you truly know when someone is good at singing, the entire crowd and judges were listening to her quietly, enjoying every second of her majestic voice. I fell in love with her voice & her as well.
GOOSEBUMPS EVERY TIME
Watery eyes every time hah XD :j
Yep.
Justin Andrew SAME
you can see at first simon was trying to find mistakes or that the voice doesnt stand out but just quits at 0:37
Exactly
This will always go down as the best audition ever on AGT/BGT. It's been a decade, and I still go back and watch it from time to time.
yes, with just one song she cast a spell on us! Who do we remember from all these shows, but her?
Unforgettable, mesmerizing.
This is my fave rendition of My funny Valentine ever...
.
Alice has the most mezmerising voice I've heard in along time. Close your eyes and listen, I see her in a smoke filled piano bar of the 30's with Bogey
Imma a grown ass man, but this makes me wanna go run a bubble bath, grab a glass of wine and fall asleep.... great rendition!!!!
It’s me again, 11years later to enjoy this master piece… 2024
me as well
I've never experienced the level of love that she projects in her rendition.
Alice should have got the golden buzzer! You are truly the best singer I've ever seen on BGT! You are an artist! You should be a big star!!!!❤❤❤
It's 2020 and this is still one of the best and most genuine performances on a talent show
2023 still THE best version of Funny valentine
@@nicknickname9434 and here I am in feb 2024 and still listening. Just mesmerizing, unforgettable!
The thing is that judges and audience all at once suddenly realized that that is it. Rare talent is right there on a stage. The real thing that is so rare. Simon said it” that is what I was waiting for”. Powerful and very emotional performance .
in my opinion she really made the best performance for this song
Health warning!...If your eargasm lasts more than 4 hours, call your doctor. You may be developing Alice Fredenham syndrome
Very well said.
😂😂😂😂
She truly captures the subtle elegance and originality of those old time 30's sultry singers, gives me black coffee vibes. Absolutely mesmerizing
She sang this like she was in a movie and there was no one in the room. Loved it
OMG she made love to the microphone and turned on the whole audience!!😊
For a long time I haven't seen somebody soooo modest and soooo amazing at the same time!
Alice doesn't realise how many people love her.
She competed at the X factor and did not make it. But I am glad that she made it here. This is one of the best interpretations I have ever heard of this song.
Ladies and Gentleman that Dead Silence says it all. Only pure talent can completely entrance and captivate the entire audience like that.
Probably the most adorable woman I will see in my life.
She sang this song straight from her soul. I loved it!
I need this when I fail to see the beauty of this world. It brings tears to my eyes.
My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Is your Figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
But don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is Valentines day
Is your figure less than Greek
Is your mouth a little weak
When you open it to Speak
Are you smart?
But don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is valentines day
well done Alice I do this with Van Morrison often
Alice Soyoung she doesn't say each day but everyday (i am not sure)
Graciass. 🥰
It isn't a emotional song, but her voice touched me so much that I'm crying right now.❤
This is the definitive version of "My Funny Valentine" and the Best Audition on any Singing Competition Show.
The Original video is approaching 56 million views. Alice Fredenham the Undisputed Queen of Auditions.
Still listening to this in 2022 and her voice never fails to move me. So emotional and beautifully sung. Shine on love.
i'm watching this religiously
I recommend getting Alice's album. It has a mix of genres. In comparison, Alice's version of the song 'Doctor My Eyes' makes the original by Jackson Browne seem trite. She OWNS it, as Alice does with so many other songs.
Same
Today was my first time seeing this and I’ve been replaying this for over an hour.
The way she said
“don’t change your hair for me”
Goodness her voice is so airy and genuine. I felt every single word....word for word.
Me too. Amazing
Yeah the way she delivers that line is exquisite, amazing
One of the best version sung. She is definitely unique. Her voice is sultry and fabulous. From the moment she started to sing she had me. I picture her in a smokey night club dressed in a beautiful dress, her hair soft with cascading waves pulled to one side, her makeup flawless. Her lips painted in red. So elegant, classic. Love her voice.
Wow. Unbelievable. This is my favorite audition of all time. It doesn't hurt that this person is humble, gorgeous, and utterly charming. But that voice, that voice is every heartbroken lounge singer's envy. I mean that in the best way possible; listening to a lounge singer in a restaurant once made me fall in love with love, music, and made me dare dream of impossible things again.
I love all the female jazz singers from the 40's and 50's...Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Etta James, but no one, and I mean NO ONE sings this song better than Ms. Fredenham. She has that smokey, oh so sultry voice that you can't find anymore. When she sings this song, wow, you time travel back to the mid 40's and 50's, to a smokey bar room....maybe Humphrey Bogart sitting on a stool....this for me is the new standard of female jazz songs. Ms. Fredenham should be a super star. Wow.....just....wow.
This performance is like one of those expensive chocolate sets wrapped up in velvet and silk. Every now and then you pick out a piece, take one bite and think to yourself: "This is the best goddamn thing I have ever eaten"
I fell in love with her... right there on that stage...sublime... just sublime
Me too!❤❤
This girl....,unbelievable she can make you fall I love with the glamour era just by listening to her sing
Happy Valentine's Day, Alice!
Can you believe we'll soon be approaching this day once again?
I'm a tough guy from the Navy and when they stood up and cheered I actually teared up. AMAZING voice with pure emotion. Bravoooo! Ive loved this song for over a decade now from you!!
making music myself over 40 years now I've seen good concerts and very good performances but only once in a couple of many years there's something I call a magic moment you'll never forget. Only had a few of them during the time. I never expected to find one on youtube. But the first time I watched Alice singing that song was one of those precious moments.
Yes, this is one of those moments. For me, Elvis singing Unchained Melody live while playing the piano was another that comes to mind
The best, most beautiful version of this song I’ve ever heard. ❤
I've watched this more than a hundred times .. still gives me the goosebumps
I could just listen to her all day her voice is just pure and rich I love it
This might be my favourite audition in TV history!
Definitely James Bond vibes I love it she deserves an orchestra to play with her
She is almost 40, wow, time flies.
I love how she sings the song live. However, when I listen to it on spotify its missing something. It's like they didnt catch the raw emotion that she had here :(
Felt the same way, I think there was more in it for her when this was recorded, more on the line.
I agree! The Spotify version isn't as sultry it's a shame :/ definitely not as much emotion in it I think. If only they could put the live version on Spotify 😍
it was only yesterday that I listen to her on spotify and most of the songs there are industrial products. I can understand that she disappeared, because they spoiled her completely.
But.... she left us her legacy with just one song, mesmerizing, sensual, unforgettable!
2:34 - that look on Alesha's face is so, "I hate her so much. She sings so much better than me..." lmao
"Her heart and actions are utterly unclouded!"
Cameraman chose a perfect closeup for her, you can easily imagine that is a bar with low lights and high stools and she is singing dressed in velvet gown
+Ap Selection she's perfect (here).
+marblnka that's exactly the image I had when i first heard this
I had this exact image too, everyone in suits - cigars on the go. Such a wonderful performance.
Her live version is better than her recorded studio version!
Genuine vulnerable and bleeding from her soul
Luv this xoxoxo from nz
This is probably the best audition I have ever heard, the only audition which is comparable is Calum Scotts. The way she hits the notes, the nerve and fragility, is absolutely exceptional.
She is not a typical British girl. The looks the charm - as if she is just grown in Britain. So unique as she is. I winder this gift as a voice ans beautiful figure is from African rootes she might have? It is also obvious since she has low selfesteem she was exposed to bullying and envy all her life.. She is amazing unique person and so talented.
My 9month old son has to hear her song before he goes to sleep. Ever night! We love her version better than the "famous" singers
Does he still listens to it?
Cres que te va a contestar xd
Awww sweet 😍
Agree
May be the best audition EVER!!!!!!
Me and the entire place was hypnotized!!
It's enchanting how _beautiful_ humans get when you get a glimpse of their souls through their artistry.
i still come back to this
I don't know how many hundreds of times I've come back to see this performance over the last seven years, but I'm still mesmerized by it to this very day. The judges must have been having an off day at the time. How could they not be found slamming the golden button, especially after having praised her so much? (which isn't shown on this particular video). Seriously! A voice like liquid gold? Amazing? Incredible? Like a goddess? If that performance didn't warrant a golden buzzer, nothing does.
the golden butten does not necessarely mean quality! If you search how many performers who received it won
in the end, there are just 2 or 3.
She was terrified and nailed it!
there is no performance ever in history more captivating than this, ever
agreeeed
Yes!!!
Brings a tear every time.
After I heard and saw her perform this song, I looked up many others singing it and, I just like Alice Fredenham the best. She sang it again, but gave it a bit more power on the voice. I wish she would have left as the first time she sang it. And, I just love to watch her sing. Love how she lives her songs. Hope you are doing really well. They should use you in an oldies movie! Would love to see you perform again!
cancion recuerdsne
Right? She has that, certain beauty, and voice of course. Kind of reminds me of how Renee Zellweger acts in some old timey movies hah.
Give me little light, a glass of whiskey and a cigar and that beautiful romantic voice. perfect❤
And here I am still watching it in 2023
What a voice and presentation !!! Never would I think that I ever could be jealous of a microphone, but I am.
I will never get enough of her performance!!!!
I saw this in an unrelated video and had to come watch it here as well. My mouth was gaped open the whole time. The crowd was absolutely STUNNED as was I. Wow!!!
Class,beauty, stunning.💞
This is my favorite version of this song.
she is the incarnation of Amy's soul.
I was looking for this comment, I got a LOT of Amy Winehouse vibes
@@martagonzalez4794 i would’ve loved if amy winehouse covered this song as well
This is a classic example of a human performing the only magic we are capable of. Lovely voice.
i couldn't help it but i had to download this video i love it to much
me too
What. !!!! You can do that ???!!!!
Her voice is just....magical...she doesn't have talent..she has a gift
She is my favorite female singer fromBGT. Her voice is intoxicating. I can’t help but cry at the end. I’ve seen this clip a hundred times! 🥲
Probably the best performance ever. Not kidding. Loved it and listen to it repeadedly. Oh my god. She's historic to me. Beautiful.
This is still one of the top vocal renderings of 'My Funny Valentine' ever.
One of the best musical performances of the last 50 years.
This song is so beautiful and she sang it so beautiful 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Yes , me again. I have officially watched this performance 100+ times , my feelings have not changed. This performance should be recorded for all to hear. Thank you miss VALENTINE FREDENAM. YOU ARE UNMISTAKABLE.
I am crying, this went straight to my inner being!
Simon couldn’t have described her voice better “liquid gold” exquisite
I have no desire to listen to anyone on these singing talent shows till I saw Alice and now I'm addicted to this singer , watched 20-30 times so far . Just........WOW !!
2:04 gets me every time! Sang to perfection!
This is one of my favorite songs by this woman