This guy died? Wow before John Parr... nuts his cover had balls and felt right. That felt like if a cover was ever needed he hit half timed. But his voice kicked hard. That was great. Never seen this till today but damn he got what made this song special.
I know right?? It’s like my anthem right now! This production is just awesome I feel the fire all throughout it’s so inspiring!! And the words are WOW! Thank you David Foster!! You are our light!!
A fine young man and a great singer gone to soon, what great talent and stage precense. He died of a blood clot in his ankle at the age of 35, so very sad. I am very glad that I was able to be at this concert and meet him, very nice man, and what a singer! Gone, but never forgotten,asa his music lives on. May you rest in peace Michael and may God give your family the strength to get through your passing.
@@BPC1980 Compare live for live renditions. Parr sounds weaker and somewhat out of breath. He cuts out on the high notes. ruclips.net/video/rWgtOwdH41I/видео.html
@@BPC1980 OK. ruclips.net/video/-5aZJSLdoNk/видео.html. Not a very easy performance and strained vocals. Compare his held notes with Johns and how on key through. I understand if you like that sound though.
I only know Michael Johns from this performance. Just came across this when I was googling for 'St elmo's fire live'.. He was a great singer and I'm sorry that he died.. RIP.
Growin' up, you don't see the writing on the wall Passin' by, movin' straight ahead, you knew it all But maybe sometime if you feel the pain You'll find you're all alone, everything has changed Play the game, you know you can't quit until it's won Soldier on, only you can do what must be done You know in some way you're a lot like me You're just a prisoner and you're tryin' to break free I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire (Ooh, oooh, oooh) Burning up, don't know just how far that I can go (Just how far I go) Soon be home, only just a few miles down the road I can make it, I know, I can You broke the boy in me but you won't break the man I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea I can feel St. Elmo's fire burnin' in me, burnin' in me Just once in his life a man has his time And my time is now, I'm coming alive I can hear the music playin', I can see the banners fly Feel like you're back again, and hope ridin' high Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea I can feel St. Elmo's fire burnin' in me Burnin', burnin' in me, I can feel it burnin' St. Elmo's fire, St. Elmo's fire
Got to love the knowing looks between Johns and Foster. The bond between a great songwriter who has penned a classic and a singer who is nailing the absolute shit out of it.
He is definitely missed I wish he was still here there is no tell how big he would have been. RIP Michael Johns. Thank you David Foster for backing Michael Johns up I just wish the song was longer.
Whenever i watch this, i imagine how great musician he would have become by now.. All the fame and great works he wouldve made over the 10 years... Gone too soon. RIP
Having a good memories when listening Michael singing this song a couple years ago, riding along highway at night with someone specials, RIP great singers...
when he was on "idol" and didn't win, I was confused and wondered why they weren't hearing what I was hearing. I always thought he was better than the show. And this performance always confirms my suspicions. I love the expressions on Foster's face too. He knows a thing or two about music and he realized Johns was "in the zone".
Growin' up you don't see the writing on the wall Passin' by, movin' straight ahead you knew it all But maybe sometime if you feel the pain, You'll find you're all alone everything has changed Play the game you know you can't quit until it's won Soldier of only you can do what must be done You know, in some ways you're a lot like me You're just a prisoner, and you're tryin' to break free I can see a new horizon underneath the blazing sky I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher Gonna be your man in motion All I need is a pair of wheels Take me where the future's lying St. Elmo's fire Just once in his life a man has his time And my time is now I'm comin' alive I can hear the music playin' I can see the banners fly Feel like a vet again. I hope I ain't high Gonna be your man in motion All I need is a pair of wheels Take me where the future's lying St. Elmo's fire I can see a new horizon underneath the blazing sky I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher Gonna be your man in motion All I need is a pair of wheels I can feel St. Elmo's fire burning in me, burning in me, burning in me
You can tell he really enjoyed performing this, 1:27 looks over at the pianist and laughs! It's a brilliant live performance of an awesome song RIP Michael Johns
“The pianist” … what an insult… David Foster is an absolute legend !!! From: Earth Wind and Fire, to Chicago, Barbra Streisand, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, to Celine Dion. He has worked with or produced every major legend in music over the last 40 years.
The original version of this is my favorite song of all time...so I don't know how I feel about it. On the one hand, he sings it amazingly and it sounds brilliant. On the other, he skips almost HALF the song.
I admit it, david foster is a legend for the music 90era. He is a good produser, composer, and a good bussiness man. His tour david foster and friend,i think its final achievement, cause his era and modern music has change... Many people today, need crispy and easy listening for music, i think cause life more complex now
Yeah David Foster! I didn't even like Michael Johns on American idol that much but he sounds fantastic singing this! Thanks, David, (and the video poster :) for converting me! :)
Still hard to believe he's gone. Even though we never met, I found out a few years ago that he was my uncles nephew. (My aunties husbands sisters son).
John Parrs Version is my absolute favourite Song, but the Performance of Michael John is really outstanding! Gone to soon. RIP
JOHNS STILL ALIVE WOOOOOOOOO
@@Zolga00 Sadly, Michael Johns died in 2014.
This guy died? Wow before John Parr... nuts his cover had balls and felt right.
That felt like if a cover was ever needed he hit half timed.
But his voice kicked hard. That was great. Never seen this till today but damn he got what made this song special.
Some pitch correction on the live voice though noticed upon hearing torn apart on speakers. Either way still
Listened to this like 20 times and it's still the best song I've ever heard.
You are right.i listened to him soooo many times and it really is the best version...grest voice great artist gone too soon at his prime☹☹☹
Except for maybe 1000 other great songs. But I'll admit, it's a splendid song. ;-)
I know right?? It’s like my anthem right now! This production is just awesome I feel the fire all throughout it’s so inspiring!! And the words are WOW! Thank you David Foster!! You are our light!!
2023 and still here, Michael John is amazing.
He was amazing.
2024 still a Legend! Goosebumbs every time!
What a voice man gone way to soon mate 🙏🙏🙏🙏
An angel whispered this song to me, the title, one morning. So glad I recalled it was a song.
A fine young man and a great singer gone to soon, what great talent and stage precense. He died of a blood clot in his ankle at the age of 35, so very sad. I am very glad that I was able to be at this concert and meet him, very nice man, and what a singer! Gone, but never forgotten,asa his music lives on. May you rest in peace Michael and may God give your family the strength to get through your passing.
Whhaaat? omg, I keep going back to this version cause I love his voice so much. Oh no, so young, RIP.
God has to take care of his earthen voice's family
He died from prescription meds he was taking for his ankle mixed with alcohol. It was confirmed in the coroner’s report.
His voice is a diamond. RIP Michael.
OMG. this very sad! Glad that he performed this very well. May he rest in love.
This is the best version of this song i've ever heard!
The original will always be the best.
cant beat john parr mate
@@BPC1980 Compare live for live renditions. Parr sounds weaker and somewhat out of breath. He cuts out on the high notes. ruclips.net/video/rWgtOwdH41I/видео.html
@@johnx5891 Well sure he’s a lot older here. Find a true live version from the 80s, bet he sounds 10x better
@@BPC1980 OK. ruclips.net/video/-5aZJSLdoNk/видео.html. Not a very easy performance and strained vocals. Compare his held notes with Johns and how on key through. I understand if you like that sound though.
One of the best voices I've ever heard. Rest In Peace, Michael :(
I love this version. He sings this song perfectly.
I miss the rawness in his voice
Still listening to this in 2016.
I had to perform this song when i was in 8th grade lol. good memories
omg im not alone
Stella Kuek And this is perhaps the best cover/ remake that I’ve heard since the original John Parr. So sad he passed away so soon. :(
I didn't even know who this guy is before this song. I know he's gone now, but I will immortalize him with this song in my memories.
I plays again and again this song
Missing you so much, Michael Johns
What a singer and what a song gone way too soon RIP
You can see the expression on Davids face he enjoys the performance so much
2:12 Too Good 👌 RIP brother
Very well done. Bravo!
It boots me up. One of the best covers of this song.
Gives me goose bumps! What a talent! Gone too soon RIP Brother ❤
I only know Michael Johns from this performance. Just came across this when I was googling for 'St elmo's fire live'.. He was a great singer and I'm sorry that he died.. RIP.
Who is this amazing bass guitarist?? He takes this whole army of musicians literally on his back...
N Gabor most probably Nathan east.
Hes fantastic he has played with toto alot and is usually eric claptoons bassist
Nathan east! He played, with almost everyone! Google him!
I still have those goosebumps. My best part of the whole show ❤
2022...presence...from my youthfull times
This song is massively important to me for so many personal reasons and you have really done a brilliant job I loved it. Thank you.
RIP Michael Johns.
Just to clarify to anyone wondering how he died, it was not from a "drug overdose". He had a blood clot that formed after he broke his ankle. So Sad 😢
Growin' up, you don't see the writing on the wall
Passin' by, movin' straight ahead, you knew it all
But maybe sometime if you feel the pain
You'll find you're all alone, everything has changed
Play the game, you know you can't quit until it's won
Soldier on, only you can do what must be done
You know in some way you're a lot like me
You're just a prisoner and you're tryin' to break free
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire (Ooh, oooh, oooh)
Burning up, don't know just how far that I can go
(Just how far I go)
Soon be home, only just a few miles down the road
I can make it, I know, I can
You broke the boy in me but you won't break the man
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire
I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea
I can feel St. Elmo's fire burnin' in me, burnin' in me
Just once in his life a man has his time
And my time is now, I'm coming alive
I can hear the music playin', I can see the banners fly
Feel like you're back again, and hope ridin' high
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire
I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea
I can feel St. Elmo's fire burnin' in me
Burnin', burnin' in me, I can feel it burnin'
St. Elmo's fire, St. Elmo's fire
Drummer is dope men 👏👏👏
That drum fill at 1:48 gets me everytime! :)
i've nearly knocked my coffee off the desk at work air drumming to it!
JR Robinson! Legend.
Sweet wasn't it lol.
Got to love the knowing looks between Johns and Foster. The bond between a great songwriter who has penned a classic and a singer who is nailing the absolute shit out of it.
One of the best renditions ever. Such a sad thing that he only got to perform with David Foster and co. for under 5 minutes.
So sad RIP Michael!
He was extremely talented and I prefer his version to the original one. Incredible voice!
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He is definitely missed I wish he was still here there is no tell how big he would have been. RIP Michael Johns. Thank you David Foster for backing Michael Johns up I just wish the song was longer.
Most incredible voice I've ever heard...
one of American Idol's gem, the heavens are having a great time with your awesome gifted voice Michael, RIP.
2019 and Im still watching this
2020♥
Gone too soon !! R.I.P. Michael Johns :(
wow the drummer here rocks
Whenever i watch this, i imagine how great musician he would have become by now.. All the fame and great works he wouldve made over the 10 years... Gone too soon. RIP
Having a good memories when listening Michael singing this song a couple years ago, riding along highway at night with someone specials, RIP great singers...
I'm 15 years old, and my dad used to listen songs like this. I don't know why I'm here listening the song.
I’m loving the way David is just smiling cause Michael is just KILLING this song!!
Looked and played the part incredibly, what a voice too. Sad he was taken at such a young age.
What a beautiful stunning voice truly wonderful ❤️
when he was on "idol" and didn't win, I was confused and wondered why they weren't hearing what I was hearing. I always thought he was better than the show. And this performance always confirms my suspicions. I love the expressions on Foster's face too. He knows a thing or two about music and he realized Johns was "in the zone".
Growin' up you don't see the writing on the wall
Passin' by, movin' straight ahead you knew it all
But maybe sometime if you feel the pain,
You'll find you're all alone everything has changed
Play the game you know you can't quit until it's won
Soldier of only you can do what must be done
You know, in some ways you're a lot like me
You're just a prisoner, and you're tryin' to break free
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazing sky
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion
All I need is a pair of wheels
Take me where the future's lying St. Elmo's fire
Just once in his life a man has his time
And my time is now I'm comin' alive
I can hear the music playin' I can see the banners fly
Feel like a vet again. I hope I ain't high
Gonna be your man in motion
All I need is a pair of wheels
Take me where the future's lying St. Elmo's fire
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazing sky
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion
All I need is a pair of wheels
I can feel St. Elmo's fire burning in me, burning in me, burning in me
Gone too soon, Michael Johns 😢
Great singer, wish you were still here to give justice to the great music.
Luv this version, pls sing it the angels in heaven.. Rest in Peace.. Friend
I like the John Parr verison.
Your voice is missed, Michael!
You can tell he really enjoyed performing this, 1:27 looks over at the pianist and laughs! It's a brilliant live performance of an awesome song RIP Michael Johns
The pianist happens to be David Foster, the composer of the song :)
"The pianist" 😂😂😃😆😆
“The pianist” … what an insult… David Foster is an absolute legend !!! From: Earth Wind and Fire, to Chicago, Barbra Streisand, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, to Celine Dion. He has worked with or produced every major legend in music over the last 40 years.
Still watching this 3 years on 😂 thanks for the info, never knew it was him 😂
I guess God needed another singer in Heaven when Michael Johns died I really miss his voice!
i like his performance here. such a powerful vocal
Such a powerhouse!!!!! Awesome.
RIP Michael Johns
gud heavens 2 betsy ross & rachel. he ruggedly gorgeous w/ a powerfull manly voice. rip handsome man. thankQ david. muah xoxox las vegas, nv usa 😘😍🥰🤭🤗🙏👼😇🌈🌻🌼🎶💫💞🍎🎰🇺🇲🌎🥂🍻💪🐶😺😻👍
Gosh, I loved him! R.I.H 💔 😥
The original version of this is my favorite song of all time...so I don't know how I feel about it. On the one hand, he sings it amazingly and it sounds brilliant. On the other, he skips almost HALF the song.
so happy to see that Michael Johns has a career, he should have won American Idol back in 2008
Sadly, he passed away in 2014.
Great singer. R.I.P
Michael exuded charm and stage presence, as well a the best voices!
I admit it, david foster is a legend for the music 90era. He is a good produser, composer, and a good bussiness man. His tour david foster and friend,i think its final achievement, cause his era and modern music has change... Many people today, need crispy and easy listening for music, i think cause life more complex now
So sad! MIchael you were so special! Why do such bad things have to happen to great talented people like him? So sad… RIP. I will never forget you...
Supertoll ! Waaahnsinns-stimme!
Big voice, i love
amazing! i love michael johns!
WOW!!!!!!!!! THIS IS REALLY REALLY GOOD!!!
Still don’t know understand he didn’t win Idol.. such an incredible voice and persona! RIP❤
He was a great singer, and should have won American Idol, to bad he died so young, just 35 from a blood clot in his ankle, just terrible.
This is the sort of music they wrote in the 1980s - brilliant!! It is was all about the song, rather than all about the singer like it is these days.
Thanks for the music.
One of my favs.. RIP
*Nathan East always hits every beat of basses of the world.*
Such a loss, he was a beautiful man inside and out. and what a great voice. He will always be in my memories.
OMG, i'm still search this in 2021
The best voice for this song. Perfect
My favorite version. so sad that he's gone!
Its sad to say that i just know him this day R.I.P Michael Johns :(
Something about him reminds me of Michael Hutchence. Rip beautiful voice.
I think I remember Randy Jackson said the same thing on American Idol during one of his performances.
Watching dis 3/21/2021 amid ncov virus Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Still the best And Im still listening in year 2021
Great Show Michael! This Version is very good!
Better than the original. (My opinion only). It’s a shame Michael is not with us anymore. Such a talent. RIP.
The best version..👍🏻👍🏻
Love the song...will miss him.
Miss you dude!
Yeah David Foster! I didn't even like Michael Johns on American idol that much but he sounds fantastic singing this! Thanks, David, (and the video poster :) for converting me! :)
Still hard to believe he's gone. Even though we never met, I found out a few years ago that he was my uncles nephew. (My aunties husbands sisters son).
He did an excellent job at this concert. Difficult wordy song too.
David Foster himself at the grand piano :) Performing his own song!
This is the best version of this song
Wow amazing cover, sad to learn he’s no longer with us RIP
Superb singer... such a tragedy that he died so young.
he has a great voice
and i love this song more than de original
and thats is also a good song
I LOVE the 80's
Really today I woke up this morning this very song popped into my head
RIP Micheal Johns.
So sad that he died so young.
Amazing RIP
wowwwww!!!! kabooshhhh!!!
This song pumps me up. Great voice here also pumping me up.
RIP micheal johns...