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I love how much effort you put into these reactions. Listen 10 times! Wow! I do have to say that Percy Sledge should have been the original artist. More Home Free please!
Thank you for your analysis. Austin did a fabulous job of this classic song. Loved Percy Sledge's version, but this was taken to another level. I think it is also better than Michael Bolton's version. And remember this was done during quarantine, so the guys weren't even together. The backing harmonies are great, along with Tim's bass. And Adam's vocal percussion is outstanding. This is why these guys are my favorite a cappella group.
Austin's tone was very clean and clear whereas Michael's version has a natural rasp in his voice. Michael's version is also a cover which was written in 1966 by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright and was first introduced and recorded by Percy Sledge. I first heard Boltens version and then when I heard Home Free do it, it became my favorite. Have a great day!
Home Free NAILED this one!!!! .... and then some! When Bolton came out with his cover around 1990/1991, it was a hit - all over the radio (at least here in the US); overplayed at times. Many knew the song from Sledge's Original from the mid sixties... it played on radio and TV for better than 10yrs, it was that good but completely new to youngsters when Bolton put his version out. Home Free has this uncanny way of making "covers" new, changing the feeling/meaning, and makin' ya feel good all at the same time (don't know how they do it!). Enjoy your reaction. Be Safe
Ciao Rod, Grazie mille!! Also in Italy it was a big big success, this is why (I'm sorry for this) I didn't know that the Real original was sang by Percy!!! So thank you for being here on my channel!
@@TrainingVoiceilaria No problem! I'd already read through the comments and seen others had already commented ( vs original)... as well as your comments (correcting/acknowledging). On most covers -- HF has this way of bettering the feel, sound, and/or the meaning at times although staying very close the same; not sure how. They are so so good. Be Safe
Best reaction and analysis to this song I have seen. I loved the fact you watched it again 10 times and really absorbed it all before making your report. So many reactors miss a lot by focusing on what they think they should be looking for missing the details that make the whole possible. Top notch job.
Ciao BlueAnchor, Grazie mille per il tuo complimento đ I'm glad you appreciate my job because I put so much dedication and passion to share with you my vocal discoveries, I believe in the power of listeningđȘ
The other band members always support the lead vocalist and they take turns with singing lead. I love their cover of Take Me Home Country Road, in which Austin shines in a support roll.
Ciao, Ilaria! I just got home from work and watched your reaction and analysis and it was very well done. Personally, I was not a fan of Michael Bolton's singing in general, I found Bolton's voice very raspy, gritty, and flips to easily. Austin's voice is smooth, and he can regulate his transitions between chest, and head voice with ease and throws in grit as flair. The background vocals were like you said, "a warm hug" and Adams drumming was like it always is, a masterful piece of percussion. If I were to choose a version of When a Man Loves a Woman I would choose this one even over Percy Sledge's original 1966 version. Thank you much for the acknowledgement. Ciao Bella
Really enjoy your reactions to HF. Austinâs voice is rich and expressive. Every song he sings, whether taking the lead or supporting the other guys, his emotions are clear and cause me the same emotion. I donât care for Michael Boltonâs version and never listened to it until you compared it. I wonât be listening to it again. I listen to HFâs version almost daily. More HF!! â€ïž
@@charlesvaughn2192 Ciao ;) I've listened to it and I think that (probably) Home Free draw inspiration directly to the original version sang by Percy ;)
I hope you add your thoughts after you listen to the Percy Sledge version! Many musicians have commented that Austin tried to mirror Percy Sledge and did a wonderful job doing honors to the original song!
Ciao Claude, I've discovered now the REAL original version by Percy Sledge and now I doubt that Austin was inspired by Percy rather than Bolton..what do you think about it? It would be very interesting make a comparison between these 3 versions :) if there are others, they are here with open ears!
My only thought was, that in relistening to both versions, was that Percy Sledge put everything he had into that song and sang it flawlessly at least in the studio version. Michael Bolton, even in the studio struggled to reach some of the high notes. Austin proved in his version that he could take it to the highest note and do so flawlessly!
Percy Sledge was the original....Mich Bolton covered the song and I loved it in the day. Then comes Austin and Home Free...the pinnacle. Can't get better then this!!!!
I much prefer Austin's voice. It sounds richer/more full to me and he doesn't sound as if he's reaching for those higher notes. Michael's voice is raspy, yes, but to me it sounds like he's straining to hit those notes. It doesn't sound nearly as natural as Austin's. All of the Home Free guys have beautiful diction, no matter what they're singing or what vocal range they're singing it in! No slurring of words or phrases ever. That's one of the first things I noticed about them. đłâ€ I have nerve deafness in my one good ear and often have trouble understanding words in songs by almost everyone else, but never have had a problem with these guys! đ đ¶đ You really should react next to their version of "How Great Thou Art"! Oh my Lord, it's like listening to angels sing. Added bonus: you'll get to hear Adam (the beatboxer) sing a couple solo lines as well as the high "ooohs"! He's got a very nice tenor voice.
Great reaction. Your spoken English voice is beautiful. Although Percy Sledge did the original song. I hope you listen to more Homefree. Stay well and be safe.
Ciao David, yes I know it thanks to your comments. As I told before, in Italy this song became popular thanks to Bolton so we ever thought that his version was the original version. I am happy to discover new things thanks to my audience :) Have a great weekend, thank you :)
So I was around for the original by Percy Sledge, the cover by Michael Bolton, and now for Austin. In my.bumble opinion it always sound like Bolton was straining and you could hear his voice crack. Austin has a much stronger voice. It sounds like it just comes so easy for him.
Ciao William, when you say that Austin's voice is more powerful you are right (in my personal opinion). I think, over time, the knowledge of singing has improved dramatically. I don't know Austin's vocal journey but I think he has better technique, so this is why you feel him more comfort in that high part of his vocal range.
Austin's tone is beautiful, so pure and pleasurable to listen to. Michael Bolton's rendition is good but he seems to strain so much as if he really had to push and it isn't as easy to enjoy.
Buona sera Ilaria! Another Fantastic Reaction!..I appreciate the amount of work that you do to create new content...Well Done...This song reminds me of my parents...My father would do ANYTHING for my mother...each and every day...and she would do the same for him...each and every day... Your channel has been a great addition for me... Ciao Ilaria! Edit: Awwwwwwsh*t!..noticed your "buymeacoffee"...I'm a coffee junkie extrovert...trying different coffees from around the world daily! Nice!đ
The original version of this song is from Percy Pledge from the 60's, the one that you're hearing is Michael Bolton's version from the 90's. If you want to hear Tim Foust as his best, you have to hear "Misty Mountain" with Peter Holmes
Ciao Iris, thank you for your precious advice, I know this thanks to you and other kinf people who wrote me here in the comments, greetings from Italy đźđč
Austin and Adam (beatboxer) killed it. Good analysis. Michael Bolton did a good job with his raspy voice but I like Austinâs clearer notes. Percy Sledge did the original. Both covers are good but Home Free has exceptional background singers. This was during Covid and I thought the use of tvâs were clever. Boys sounded so good. đ
Ciao Baby Fry, I didn't know that this distance was real (for corona) and now I understand the reason why the group puts so much love into the arrengement of this version, embracing Austin's voice
Performance di Austin veramente di altissimo livello, probabilmente una delle sue migliori insieme a Unchained Melody, sua cover in solo che consiglio fortemente una visione. Infine, menzione va fatta ad Adam con le sue percussioni, a tratti sembra di ascoltare strumenti reali.
Thankyou for the Home Free reaction. Very enlightening and I was looking for to your comparison to the original, as you promised, and was very disappointed to see it was a comparison with Michael Bolton's cover. I look forward to many more Home Free reactions from you. Thanls again. Cheers!
Ciao Vinnie, this mistake of mine stems from the fact that in Italy the Bolton version became the love song par excellence, they put it at all weddings for years and years and here unfortunately it has obscured the original version of Percy. Thanks to you I discovered it and in fact in my opinion HomeFree took inspiration from the original, more than Bolton, what do you think?
I would love you to react to Austin Brown & Rob Lundquist's foray into opera.......Nessun Dorma. Pretty please? I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
I think it make the song richer that Austin's singing right to his beautiful lady who standing right by the camera. The guys were separate because of the quarantine, each in their own studio. I recommend Austin Brown, singing without the group, doing Take the Night Off.
Michael Bolton is NOT! the original singer of this song. In 1966 Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright wrote this FIRST recorded by Percy Sledge (11/25/1940-4/14/2015)he took it to No.1 hit on both Billboard Hot 100 and R&B single chart. M. Bolton didn't recorded until 1991.
Ciao Victor, I discovered this thanks to you and other kind people here on my channel. in Italy the bolton version has become the love song par excellence of all weddings, that's why I was convinced it was his.
Ciao jeff I know it thanks to you and the people who wrote it in the comments :) In Italy was too famous the version of Bolton so this is where it born my error :)
Just to be helpful, here is the original Percy Sledge recording: czcams.com/video/KwPxhWU1koE/video.html and a well-known live version: czcams.com/video/EYb84BDMbi0/video.html.
Ciao Douglas, thank you so much for your contribution here on my channel, it can be helpful not just for me but for everyone who wants to know the real Original version :)
I just watched the video of Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman (Live) to remind me of how it sounded when I was a girl. I don't think Percy sang, I think he mostly yelled the song; nothing "airy" about it. To my admittedly untrained ears, there was very little musicality in his version. Michael Bolton was better, in terms of musicality, to me. However, his voice wasn't as clear as Austin's, and both of the others sounded lower in pitch. The backing by the rest of the Home Free group added a lot of depth; the call and response gave importance and dimension to those verses in which they occurred. The bands backing the other two men didn't add anything except, perhaps, some rhythm. Thank you for a very good reaction. I'm so grateful that you appreciate this group.
Ciao Deerly! I agree with you when you say that others sounded lower in pitch, this is the result of consistency of Austin's voice. It's more clear, so it sounds more clear. I'm glad you appreciate my job :)
I actually like Austin and the Home Free band group better than Michael Bolton. Michael Bolton has all the musical instruments behind him which should make the song sound better than Austin and his band members. But each Home Free member is so strong and talented its probably hard for anyone to compare with their fresh strong quality. Their voices are outstanding and then put them all together and they are powerful.
Great review. I like your format. Too many reviewers talk too much the first time through. Actally, the original was done by Percy Sledge - czcams.com/video/KwPxhWU1koE/video.html
I have always disliked the Bolton version (not the original version by the way), and it was far inferior to Percy Sledge. Austin adds a special ingredient - joy. Bolton always sounded to me as if he was angry at any woman he fell in love with (either that or he had severe indigestion) but Austin sounds ecstatic at the consequences of his feelings, as well he might with his lovely lady. Bolton gives the impression of hating the unfortunate woman - Austin's smile and tone are those of a man who knows that she will never let him down. It's interesting to consider what effect our emotions have on the voice. Of course Austin is a complete professional and even when in the middle of desperate personal unhappiness knew that his first duty was to the audience and his bandmates, but I don't think it's a coincidence that after years of Tim trying to persuade Austin to attempt the song, he finally felt confident to try it when he had found real happiness and security. Excellent analysis as always! though it might have been even more instructive to compare this version with that of the originator of the song, the great Percy Sledge.
Ciao Patima, your comment comes from a deep listening of the song and what you feel when you listen to it. I agree with you with "the feeling" expressed by Austin because I imagine he was singing for her woman (someone in the comment told me that probably she was in the room when he recorded it). So this is true, Austin sings it with sweetness and devotion to his love, you're right! Thank you for your point of view
Roy, I too was taken aback when she said we are going to compare it to the original and Michael Bolton pupped up on the screen. I was only familiar with the 1966 Percy Sledge version. Having now listened to Michael Bolton's version and knowing what Sledge's mono single release of the song, I will admit that when doing a comparison, the Bolton version was probably the more apt choice, more apples to apples in my opinion. Cool to point it out but no harm - no foul.
@@ScrewTopWine2 unfortunately here in Italy Bolton's version became the one and only song for weddings and proposal so that's why I committed this big mistake and I'm so sorry for the real original which that I prefer (after this) đ
Y'aa know the original was by Percy Sledge, right? czcams.com/video/KwPxhWU1koE/video.html I think Austin is much closer to being true the the original. Bolton is not even close. i'm not saying Bolton's version is not good. But I prefer Home Free's cover, hands down.
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I love how much effort you put into these reactions. Listen 10 times! Wow! I do have to say that Percy Sledge should have been the original artist. More Home Free please!
Ciao Steve, thank you so much! Thanks to you and to other kind people I've discovered that the original was sang by Percy :)
Thank you for your analysis. Austin did a fabulous job of this classic song. Loved Percy Sledge's version, but this was taken to another level. I think it is also better than Michael Bolton's version. And remember this was done during quarantine, so the guys weren't even together. The backing harmonies are great, along with Tim's bass. And Adam's vocal percussion is outstanding. This is why these guys are my favorite a cappella group.
Ciao Dagmar, I'm very happy to find you here :) and YES they are real COMPOSERS, MUSICIANS, BEAUTIFUL SINGERS in one word AMAZING đ
Austin s the best! Home Free altogether are awesome! Love your reaction. The original was done by Percy Sledge.
Ciao Anita, thank you :)
Austin's tone was very clean and clear whereas Michael's version has a natural rasp in his voice. Michael's version is also a cover which was written in 1966 by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright and was first introduced and recorded by Percy Sledge. I first heard Boltens version and then when I heard Home Free do it, it became my favorite. Have a great day!
Yes, Bolton's version here in Italy became "the love song" for every wedding but I prefer Homefreeđ„° have a great weekend
@@TrainingVoiceilaria You have a great weekend as well! Love your reactions by the way!
Love Homefree & Austin killed this cover! Great reaction! Thanks đ¶đđ¶
Ciao Donna, you're right! They're amazing
Home Free NAILED this one!!!! .... and then some! When Bolton came out with his cover around 1990/1991, it was a hit - all over the radio (at least here in the US); overplayed at times. Many knew the song from Sledge's Original from the mid sixties... it played on radio and TV for better than 10yrs, it was that good but completely new to youngsters when Bolton put his version out. Home Free has this uncanny way of making "covers" new, changing the feeling/meaning, and makin' ya feel good all at the same time (don't know how they do it!). Enjoy your reaction. Be Safe
Ciao Rod, Grazie mille!! Also in Italy it was a big big success, this is why (I'm sorry for this) I didn't know that the Real original was sang by Percy!!! So thank you for being here on my channel!
@@TrainingVoiceilaria No problem! I'd already read through the comments and seen others had already commented ( vs original)... as well as your comments (correcting/acknowledging). On most covers -- HF has this way of bettering the feel, sound, and/or the meaning at times although staying very close the same; not sure how. They are so so good. Be Safe
@@rodconner9079 Ciao Rod, me too. Greetings from Italy :)
Best reaction and analysis to this song I have seen. I loved the fact you watched it again 10 times and really absorbed it all before making your report. So many reactors miss a lot by focusing on what they think they should be looking for missing the details that make the whole possible. Top notch job.
Ciao BlueAnchor, Grazie mille per il tuo complimento đ I'm glad you appreciate my job because I put so much dedication and passion to share with you my vocal discoveries, I believe in the power of listeningđȘ
The other band members always support the lead vocalist and they take turns with singing lead. I love their cover of Take Me Home Country Road, in which Austin shines in a support roll.
Ciao William, you're right, "the other band members always support the lead vocalist and they take turns with singing lead" and this is beautiful
Ciao, Ilaria! I just got home from work and watched your reaction and analysis and it was very well done. Personally, I was not a fan of Michael Bolton's singing in general, I found Bolton's voice very raspy, gritty, and flips to easily. Austin's voice is smooth, and he can regulate his transitions between chest, and head voice with ease and throws in grit as flair. The background vocals were like you said, "a warm hug" and Adams drumming was like it always is, a masterful piece of percussion. If I were to choose a version of When a Man Loves a Woman I would choose this one even over Percy Sledge's original 1966 version. Thank you much for the acknowledgement. Ciao Bella
Ciao Louis, I agree with you. This song seems to be sewn on austin's voice!!! I'm very happy you like it! Greetings from Italy!
Really enjoy your reactions to HF. Austinâs voice is rich and expressive. Every song he sings, whether taking the lead or supporting the other guys, his emotions are clear and cause me the same emotion. I donât care for Michael Boltonâs version and never listened to it until you compared it. I wonât be listening to it again. I listen to HFâs version almost daily. More HF!! â€ïž
Ciao Debbie, I'm very happy you enjoy my video :) I appreciate very much their arrangement, so full of colours and dynamics!
Bolton's recording was a cover! You should listen to the original recording by Percy Sledge
@@charlesvaughn2192 Ciao ;) I've listened to it and I think that (probably) Home Free draw inspiration directly to the original version sang by Percy ;)
czcams.com/video/tbWDkg4T3G4/video.html this is orginial
I hope you add your thoughts after you listen to the Percy Sledge version! Many musicians have commented that Austin tried to mirror Percy Sledge and did a wonderful job doing honors to the original song!
Ciao Claude, I've discovered now the REAL original version by Percy Sledge and now I doubt that Austin was inspired by Percy rather than Bolton..what do you think about it? It would be very interesting make a comparison between these 3 versions :) if there are others, they are here with open ears!
My only thought was, that in relistening to both versions, was that Percy Sledge put everything he had into that song and sang it flawlessly at least in the studio version. Michael Bolton, even in the studio struggled to reach some of the high notes. Austin proved in his version that he could take it to the highest note and do so flawlessly!
The Bolton version is not the original version but a cover of the original 1966 version with Percy Sledge
Ciao JC Oldal, I didn't know it, thank you for your contribution, I'm gong to listen the originalđ
Percy Sledge was the original....Mich Bolton covered the song and I loved it in the day. Then comes Austin and Home Free...the pinnacle. Can't get better then this!!!!
loved you're reaction and how you broke it down
Ciao Spring, Thank you so much!!!! Greetings from Italy
I much prefer Austin's voice. It sounds richer/more full to me and he doesn't sound as if he's reaching for those higher notes. Michael's voice is raspy, yes, but to me it sounds like he's straining to hit those notes. It doesn't sound nearly as natural as Austin's.
All of the Home Free guys have beautiful diction, no matter what they're singing or what vocal range they're singing it in! No slurring of words or phrases ever. That's one of the first things I noticed about them. đłâ€
I have nerve deafness in my one good ear and often have trouble understanding words in songs by almost everyone else, but never have had a problem with these guys! đ đ¶đ
You really should react next to their version of "How Great Thou Art"! Oh my Lord, it's like listening to angels sing. Added bonus: you'll get to hear Adam (the beatboxer) sing a couple solo lines as well as the high "ooohs"! He's got a very nice tenor voice.
Ciao Leslie, thank you for your advices! I'm italian and when I listen to them I found that they sings perfectly in english :)
Great reaction. Your spoken English voice is beautiful. Although Percy Sledge did the original song. I hope you listen to more Homefree. Stay well and be safe.
Ciao David, yes I know it thanks to your comments. As I told before, in Italy this song became popular thanks to Bolton so we ever thought that his version was the original version. I am happy to discover new things thanks to my audience :) Have a great weekend, thank you :)
One more reason to love Home Free - they introduce me to great new creators.
Ciao Aspen, Thank you so much đ€
Home Free is my favorite group. Thank you for your reactions. You are beautiful !
Ciao Duane Edwards, thank you so much, greetings from Italy đźđč
So I was around for the original by Percy Sledge, the cover by Michael Bolton, and now for Austin. In my.bumble opinion it always sound like Bolton was straining and you could hear his voice crack. Austin has a much stronger voice. It sounds like it just comes so easy for him.
Ciao William, when you say that Austin's voice is more powerful you are right (in my personal opinion). I think, over time, the knowledge of singing has improved dramatically. I don't know Austin's vocal journey but I think he has better technique, so this is why you feel him more comfort in that high part of his vocal range.
@@TrainingVoiceilaria You should hear Austin sing Bring Him Home from Les Miserables
@@61britchie oooh what a beautiful piece !!! WoW!
@@TrainingVoiceilaria He is so amazing. He can do any genre of music and make it his own.
Agreed; Bolton's voice sounds strained!
The original song was by Percy Sledge but he used Michael Bolton's version. Thanks for the video!
Ciao Indigo, I know it thanks to you and other kind people here in the comments, thank you đ
Austin's tone is beautiful, so pure and pleasurable to listen to. Michael Bolton's rendition is good but he seems to strain so much as if he really had to push and it isn't as easy to enjoy.
Ciao Ginny I agree with you đ the voice of Austin is sono sweet and powerful at the same time, and very solid and consistentđȘ
This song is beautiful đ
Loved the reaction đ
Thank you
Ciao Invincible Feelings, thank you đ€
The original version was by Percy Sledge in the mid 1960's
Bolton Was the 2nd to cover. Original from the 50s 60s
You mentioned Austin and Freddie Mercury, Home Free actually does part of "Fat Bottomed Girls" in their "The Butts Remix".
Ciao Brirend, can't wait to hear it then! Thanks for the invitation to listen
Michael didn't perform the original version it was performed by Percy Sledge in 1966
Excellent reaction my Italian sister.â€ïž
Ciao Joeeeee Grazie
@@TrainingVoiceilaria â€ïž
So good.
Buona sera Ilaria!
Another Fantastic Reaction!..I appreciate the amount of work that you do to create new content...Well Done...This song reminds me of my parents...My father would do ANYTHING for my mother...each and every day...and she would do the same for him...each and every day...
Your channel has been a great addition for me...
Ciao Ilaria!
Edit: Awwwwwwsh*t!..noticed your "buymeacoffee"...I'm a coffee junkie extrovert...trying different coffees from around the world daily! Nice!đ
Ciao Paul, what a beautiful love story, thank you for sharing this here on my channelđ Greetings from Italy
It's good that the claim that Michael Bolton's version was the "original" has been corrected.
Ciao Dennis, yes thanks to you I knew the real originalđ thank you
Michael Bolton was actually doing a remake of the original by Percy Sledge.
Ciao Kristin! Thank you for your advice here :)
Also they were in quarantine, when this video was made. They are hundreds of miles apart when this was recorded....remarkable.
Ciao Kevin, thank you for your contribution here :)
The original version of this song is from Percy Pledge from the 60's, the one that you're hearing is Michael Bolton's version from the 90's. If you want to hear Tim Foust as his best, you have to hear "Misty Mountain" with Peter Holmes
Ciao Iris, thank you for your precious advice, I know this thanks to you and other kinf people who wrote me here in the comments, greetings from Italy đźđč
Austin and Adam (beatboxer) killed it. Good analysis. Michael Bolton did a good job with his raspy voice but I like Austinâs clearer notes. Percy Sledge did the original. Both covers are good but Home Free has exceptional background singers. This was during Covid and I thought the use of tvâs were clever. Boys sounded so good. đ
Ciao Baby Fry, I didn't know that this distance was real (for corona) and now I understand the reason why the group puts so much love into the arrengement of this version, embracing Austin's voice
@@TrainingVoiceilaria Youâre most welcome.đ
the original version was by Percy Sledge
Ciao Cliff, thank you for your contribution here :)
Performance di Austin veramente di altissimo livello, probabilmente una delle sue migliori insieme a Unchained Melody, sua cover in solo che consiglio fortemente una visione.
Infine, menzione va fatta ad Adam con le sue percussioni, a tratti sembra di ascoltare strumenti reali.
Ciao Luca, grazie mille per il suggerimento all'ascolto di "Unchained melody", la inserisco nella mia lista Home free - Austin :)
Just so you know the original song is by Percy Sledge back in the 60's.
Ciao :) Thank you very much!
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Like I'm going to sit here for 25 minutes listening to you break down a 4 minute song? Hey a life
Love your analysis on comparing HF to the originals would love to hear your analysis on "Mayday".
Ciao Cecelia, thank you so much for your comment, I've put into my Home Free's list đ
I loved your reaction! You react with such wonderful detail !
Ciao Anne grazie milleđ
Percy Sledge was the original version in 1966. Austin was singing a version of his original not the Michael Bolton cover.
Amazing reaction my friend Ilaria!!...I have seen your reactions to Dimash, the best male singer of the world (In my personal opinion)...Now I want to invite you to meet, who is considered one of the Best Female Singers of the World (The best in my personal opinion)...The passion and dedication when Dimash is performing a song can only be compared with the person who has influenced him to sing leaving everything on stage: His idol, the queen, the incomparable, the Goddess: Lara Fabian.....Lara is the best female singer and performer of the world...She is a lyric soprano with a amazing vocal range and incredible breath control...She speaks and composes in 5 languages (Including Italian) and sings in more than 15 languages....That's why she is the inspiration for Dimash and several singers around the world...You can see covers of her songs on CZcams made by singers of the stature of: Dimash, Diana Ankudinova, Polina Gagarina, Forestella, Sissel Kyrkjebo, Floor Jansen, Diana Navarro, Giulia Falcone, Morissette Amon, Gabriel Henrique, Rimar, Katrina Velarde, Cakra Khan and others...Please react to her songs, all masterpieces, in LIVE versions, because Lara is more impressive when she sings live, so you can see why she is the idol of Dimash...Try to do it in this order and almost all songs are from the same Laraâs concert âFrom Lara With Loveâ in Montreal 1999, one of her best works: 1) Je Suis Malade (Singing in French)...2) Caruso (Singing in Italian)...3) Je T'AIME (2002 Live version in Paris Singing in French)...4) Perdere L'Amore (1999 Live version Singing in Italian)...5) Adagio (1999 Live version singing in english)...6) Broken Vow (1999 Live version singing in English)...7) You are Not From Here (1999 Live version singing in English)...8) QuĂ©date (1999 Live version singing in Spanish)....9) Ti Amo Cosi (2019 Live version Singing a trĂo with Dimash and Aida Garifullina)....I hope to see you first reaction soon and if you don't mind, I'd like you to mention me as the person who recommended reacting to Lara...Here you have the link of her amazing performance of the son>g âJe Suis Maladeâ....czcams.com/video/eHSyk4SGtuY/video.html
Ciao Roimer, thank you for your long comment, they're on my list :)
Thankyou for the Home Free reaction. Very enlightening and I was looking for to your comparison to the original, as you promised, and was very disappointed to see it was a comparison with Michael Bolton's cover. I look forward to many more Home Free reactions from you. Thanls again. Cheers!
Ciao Vinnie, this mistake of mine stems from the fact that in Italy the Bolton version became the love song par excellence, they put it at all weddings for years and years and here unfortunately it has obscured the original version of Percy. Thanks to you I discovered it and in fact in my opinion HomeFree took inspiration from the original, more than Bolton, what do you think?
Micheal Bolton's version is not the original but also a cover. Percy Sledge is the original singer.
Ciao Harold, you're right yes! Thank you for your advice here :)
Percy Sledge was the original singer.
Ciao Eugene yes I knew thanks to you as I said in previous comments :)
Please react to a Brazilian singer named Gabriel Henrique singing "Stand Up"
Ciao Anne, it's on my list, thank you!!!!
The original was done by Percy Sledge back in the 60s
Hello Dan, thank you for information zi know it thanks to you and other people who wrote their comment here :)
I would love you to react to Austin Brown & Rob Lundquist's foray into opera.......Nessun Dorma. Pretty please? I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
Ciao Karin, I'll do it very soonđ€
I think it make the song richer that Austin's singing right to his beautiful lady who standing right by the camera. The guys were separate because of the quarantine, each in their own studio. I recommend Austin Brown, singing without the group, doing Take the Night Off.
Ciao! Grazie mille for your comment and thank you for your advice :) I put it into my list
Michael Bolton is NOT! the original singer of this song. In 1966 Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright wrote this FIRST recorded by Percy Sledge (11/25/1940-4/14/2015)he took it to No.1 hit on both Billboard Hot 100 and R&B single chart. M. Bolton didn't recorded until 1991.
Ciao Victor, I discovered this thanks to you and other kind people here on my channel. in Italy the bolton version has become the love song par excellence of all weddings, that's why I was convinced it was his.
Such a great reaction! I would love to see your reaction to the Pentatonix version of The Prayer.
Ciao Alan, thank you for your advice :) I put into my list
Michael Bolton is interesting, but Percy Sledge is the one I sang to.
That is not the original version. The original was done in 1966, by Percy Sledge
now, go back and listen to the real original by Percy Sledge from the 60s after all, he did write the song.
I've made it! It's beautiful :)
Rumor has it that Austinâs girlfriend was in the studio and he was looking at her when he was gazing into the camera.
ehehehh this explain his passion while he sings :)
This song was made for Austin â€ïž
Ciao Debbie, you're right, exalts his voice!
Micheal Bolton isn't the original version. Original is Percy Sledge
Ciao jeff I know it thanks to you and the people who wrote it in the comments :) In Italy was too famous the version of Bolton so this is where it born my error :)
Thank you ^_^
Ciao Karen thank you to be here :)
Actually, Michael Bolton is a cover. Percy Sledge did the original. Home Free's version is closer to Michael Bolton's than Percy's.
Ciao Todd, I know this thanks to you and other kinf people who wrote me here in the comments, greetings from Italy đźđč
Just to be helpful, here is the original Percy Sledge recording: czcams.com/video/KwPxhWU1koE/video.html and a well-known live version: czcams.com/video/EYb84BDMbi0/video.html.
Ciao Douglas, thank you so much for your contribution here on my channel, it can be helpful not just for me but for everyone who wants to know the real Original version :)
Michael Bolton, was not the original singer. Percy Sledge was.
Ciao Bingobillable, thank you :)
Iâm sorry Michael Bolton isnât the original Percy Sledge did the original!
Ciao Steve, I know this thanks to you and other kinf people who wrote me here in the comments, greetings from Italy đźđč
He brought his girlfriend along for inspiration. He is singing to her and even points to her.
was his muse, how beautiful when love triumphs đ
The original version of When a Man Loves a Woman was done by Percy Sledge czcams.com/video/d481b0pvbdc/video.html before Michael Bolton was even born.
I just watched the video of Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman (Live) to remind me of how it sounded when I was a girl. I don't think Percy sang, I think he mostly yelled the song; nothing "airy" about it. To my admittedly untrained ears, there was very little musicality in his version. Michael Bolton was better, in terms of musicality, to me. However, his voice wasn't as clear as Austin's, and both of the others sounded lower in pitch. The backing by the rest of the Home Free group added a lot of depth; the call and response gave importance and dimension to those verses in which they occurred. The bands backing the other two men didn't add anything except, perhaps, some rhythm. Thank you for a very good reaction. I'm so grateful that you appreciate this group.
Ciao Deerly! I agree with you when you say that others sounded lower in pitch, this is the result of consistency of Austin's voice. It's more clear, so it sounds more clear. I'm glad you appreciate my job :)
I actually like Austin and the Home Free band group better than Michael Bolton. Michael Bolton has all the musical instruments behind him which should make the song sound better than Austin and his band members. But each Home Free member is so strong and talented its probably hard for anyone to compare with their fresh strong quality. Their voices are outstanding and then put them all together and they are powerful.
I agree with you, and they play with their human voices, everything creates a beautiful harmonic hug :)
Great review. I like your format. Too many reviewers talk too much the first time through. Actally, the original was done by Percy Sledge - czcams.com/video/KwPxhWU1koE/video.html
Ciao bluehorn50, I know it thanks to you and other subscribers :) In Italy Bolton's version has covered up Percy's version
I have always disliked the Bolton version (not the original version by the way), and it was far inferior to Percy Sledge. Austin adds a special ingredient - joy. Bolton always sounded to me as if he was angry at any woman he fell in love with (either that or he had severe indigestion) but Austin sounds ecstatic at the consequences of his feelings, as well he might with his lovely lady. Bolton gives the impression of hating the unfortunate woman - Austin's smile and tone are those of a man who knows that she will never let him down. It's interesting to consider what effect our emotions have on the voice. Of course Austin is a complete professional and even when in the middle of desperate personal unhappiness knew that his first duty was to the audience and his bandmates, but I don't think it's a coincidence that after years of Tim trying to persuade Austin to attempt the song, he finally felt confident to try it when he had found real happiness and security.
Excellent analysis as always! though it might have been even more instructive to compare this version with that of the originator of the song, the great Percy Sledge.
Ciao Patima, your comment comes from a deep listening of the song and what you feel when you listen to it. I agree with you with "the feeling" expressed by Austin because I imagine he was singing for her woman (someone in the comment told me that probably she was in the room when he recorded it). So this is true, Austin sings it with sweetness and devotion to his love, you're right! Thank you for your point of view
sorry to say but percy sledge difd the orginal not michel bolton just saying
Ciao Roy, another gentleman said this in a previous comment, thank you this is a precious advice for me so I know the real original versionđ
Roy, I too was taken aback when she said we are going to compare it to the original and Michael Bolton pupped up on the screen. I was only familiar with the 1966 Percy Sledge version. Having now listened to Michael Bolton's version and knowing what Sledge's mono single release of the song, I will admit that when doing a comparison, the Bolton version was probably the more apt choice, more apples to apples in my opinion. Cool to point it out but no harm - no foul.
@@ScrewTopWine2 unfortunately here in Italy Bolton's version became the one and only song for weddings and proposal so that's why I committed this big mistake and I'm so sorry for the real original which that I prefer (after this) đ
Y'aa know the original was by Percy Sledge, right? czcams.com/video/KwPxhWU1koE/video.html
I think Austin is much closer to being true the the original.
Bolton is not even close. i'm not saying Bolton's version is not good.
But I prefer Home Free's cover, hands down.