Chris Kläfford - Imagine - Original AGT audition

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  • Chris Kläffords original AGT audition performing Imagine. This clip is provided by Freemantle and Americas Got Talent.
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  • @ChrisKlafford
    @ChrisKlafford  Před 2 lety +23817

    This is an experience I´ll never forget! I´m so happy I had the opportunity to do this, and that I get to share it with you guys!

    • @suzannelabbe8997
      @suzannelabbe8997 Před 2 lety +247

      and i have been your forever fan since your audition on AGT. you are a magnificent singer and songwriter and the best vocals out there ‼ ... Suz

    • @robertlackey3769
      @robertlackey3769 Před 2 lety +120

      Probably listened to this at least a half a dozen times and the passion always carries me away. Never gets old! You'll have to excuse me while I go off to relive some of your other tunes. Always a treat on a Friday afternoon when the week is done!

    • @war_danc3r852
      @war_danc3r852 Před 2 lety +87

      This Audition was the first time I'd ever heard your name. I was hooked from the guitar intro as that's one of my favorite songs in the world. I am a faithful follower and I eagerly await your name to go up in big lights all over the globe like you were born to do it. ~eagerly awaiting the next release...
      ~your song / Something like me - is my new #1 favorite song of all time.. It Wreaks of everything I'd love to tell all the people that have stood over me and in judgement of me across my 54 years. Kudos Chris!

    • @KI-ep2mu
      @KI-ep2mu Před 2 lety +38

      I like your imagine!

    • @Yilmaz_S
      @Yilmaz_S Před 2 lety +50

      The only "imagine" i love.

  • @suzannelabbe8997
    @suzannelabbe8997 Před 2 lety +2540

    whenever i go back and listen to his audition, Chris still manages to give me goosebumps. must have listened to it a million times and i never get tired of it.

  • @elvinveeramah7833
    @elvinveeramah7833 Před 2 dny +2

    I believe this was a golden buzzer performance..

  • @janpio180
    @janpio180 Před 9 měsíci +412

    Years later and I still find myself coming back to this and I still find myself blown away by his voice and I still get goosebumps all over. My god I love his rendition of this classic song.

    • @maggiebrown1956
      @maggiebrown1956 Před 9 měsíci +8

      Couldn't agree more, I like it more than the original, maybe that's just me but what a voice this guy has 😍

    • @juliedemeree5633
      @juliedemeree5633 Před 7 měsíci +3

      His voice is so good! Love this audition!

    • @johnantonelli5365
      @johnantonelli5365 Před 4 měsíci +1

      The best

  • @momo1975
    @momo1975 Před rokem +3093

    I personally think you should have gotten the golden buzzer. That was amazing and moving. Smash that like button if you agree.

  • @llewellynsmith9086
    @llewellynsmith9086 Před 2 lety +871

    This version is beyond anything I've ever heard. The heart, the soul, that appeals to everyone who understands humility. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your songs. Stay blessed.

    • @maryiamboc1216
      @maryiamboc1216 Před 2 lety +2

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    • @deewadefan3408
      @deewadefan3408 Před 2 lety +5

      And he didn’t win AGT. By far the most memorable performer I’ve seen on the show and they gave it to a church choir… so sad how Americans value talent based on outside factors.

    • @Combine17
      @Combine17 Před 2 lety +4

      This version is next level

    • @Moein_AY
      @Moein_AY Před rokem +1

      Chris Cornell

    • @tommysomerton9915
      @tommysomerton9915 Před rokem +3

      I wish his iTunes version sounded like this one tbh. So amazing. iTunes one not as good as this unfortunately.

  • @grizzly7487
    @grizzly7487 Před 6 měsíci +266

    You deserved the golden buzzer for that performance. Amazing brother.

  • @kartun822
    @kartun822 Před 3 měsíci +168

    I've played this video more than 50 times, but why do I still get goosebumps when I hear it?

  • @garrettrobles4801
    @garrettrobles4801 Před rokem +726

    Arguably the best audition in the history of agt

    • @jeffcarlos5780
      @jeffcarlos5780 Před rokem +19

      Not arguably. The best period

    • @Brucemcleod2345
      @Brucemcleod2345 Před rokem +1

      Agree

    • @Zapncy
      @Zapncy Před rokem +6

      personally thjis is my 2nd best Kodi lee's is still beautiful

    • @Ethan-qx6jm
      @Ethan-qx6jm Před rokem +2

      How was this not a golden buzzer

    • @Ethan-qx6jm
      @Ethan-qx6jm Před rokem +1

      @Hedlund thanks for the info though! Had no clue he won the Sweedish version of the show

  • @abrahamnutrition
    @abrahamnutrition Před rokem +947

    I like to come back every so often to this. One of the best AGT auditions ever!

  • @filipstark1011
    @filipstark1011 Před 7 měsíci +48

    This was golden buzzer performance 🤯

    • @patrickiyioke2196
      @patrickiyioke2196 Před 12 dny +1

      No doubt. But I guess they had exhausted their golden buzzers

  • @sgtdroid
    @sgtdroid Před 11 měsíci +205

    One of the purest forms of musical interpretation I've ever heard on the show. Your rendition of this legendary song will stay with me for a long time. Thank you.

    • @YzerWings
      @YzerWings Před měsícem

      This and cornells version. Best 2

  • @TranceJay
    @TranceJay Před rokem +372

    Dude has like 4 different voices in the same song, this is freaking insane.

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    • @gitsurfer27
      @gitsurfer27 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Black Hitler??? XD

    • @getoonkel
      @getoonkel Před 6 měsíci +1

      Agreed !!!

    • @latenightbreakdowns2107
      @latenightbreakdowns2107 Před 6 měsíci +5

      @@gitsurfer27I was so confused by your comment until I looked at the photo

    • @gitsurfer27
      @gitsurfer27 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@latenightbreakdowns2107 I feel like we're the only ones addressing this phenomenon

  • @esraakman7150
    @esraakman7150 Před rokem +539

    If this isn't worthy of a golden buzzer i don't know what is. Amazing Performance

    • @Kn1ghtHawk99
      @Kn1ghtHawk99 Před rokem +66

      He didn't have a sob story

    • @cosmeherrera
      @cosmeherrera Před rokem +19

      @@Kn1ghtHawk99 and wasn’t part of any group

    • @kanapkitozo3169
      @kanapkitozo3169 Před rokem +2

      I mean it is just show off xdd it is so plastic and fake

    • @suhtangwong
      @suhtangwong Před rokem +1

      Yeah is this the show that uses the golden buzzer?

    • @evaternell2570
      @evaternell2570 Před rokem +1

      Så klart, så rätt. Det är min gubbe

  • @torycatherine2044
    @torycatherine2044 Před 7 měsíci +161

    He would have gotten a golden buzzer from me before the judges even had a chance to say anything. His vocal control and range is crazy

    • @GilesNgoruh
      @GilesNgoruh Před 6 měsíci +1

      When he starts Imagine I would have buzzed right there and then before he even completes a single word

    • @liliannunezdeprado1114
      @liliannunezdeprado1114 Před 3 měsíci

      Que bien canta ni una desafinación ❤

  • @craighoneywell5632
    @craighoneywell5632 Před 3 měsíci +19

    This resonates with 99% of us, no matter where you are in the world. Hang in there folks, we will turn this around, today, tomorrow, or the next…… We will overcome👍

  • @randyrstevens4403
    @randyrstevens4403 Před rokem +311

    One of the best voices I've heard in my life, and I'm 63. Not a dry eye in the house. Should of got 4 golden buzzers.

    • @smudge6831
      @smudge6831 Před rokem +2

      100%

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      @jesusisking3814 Před rokem

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    • @chrisborey1734
      @chrisborey1734 Před rokem +1

      Same with me and Agreed

    • @d.i.a.5392
      @d.i.a.5392 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I am younger and I am 100% with you. Amazing.

  • @aivisleitlands7616
    @aivisleitlands7616 Před 2 lety +391

    One of the best covers of Imagine, if even not the best.

    • @stephaniecampo954
      @stephaniecampo954 Před 2 lety +21

      Better than the original IMO

    • @briggs5569
      @briggs5569 Před 2 lety +2

      would have to disagree with you.
      This is the best, 'A perfect circle - imagine'

    • @dbo4506
      @dbo4506 Před rokem +2

      I don’t see how you could improve on this version. It’s subtle where it needs to be and powerful in a way the original lacked. Love the original too but I do prefer the heaviness to this version.

    • @dbo4506
      @dbo4506 Před rokem +2

      @@briggs5569 um no. Im a metal head first and foremost and I love metal covers and I love tool. But that version is honestly pretty trash. It doesn’t have the soul of the original nor the dynamics of Chris’s. Whole heartedly disagree. But it is music so whatever floats your boat I guess

    • @Skeleton43
      @Skeleton43 Před rokem +1

      I would say that pentatonix' cover is better, but they are a group of five extremely talented vocalists so it's not really a fair comparison. Chris has some serious skill

  • @markbohler6060
    @markbohler6060 Před 6 měsíci +30

    Hard to find a better audition. Makes me cry every time, in a good way.

    • @treatwomenright33
      @treatwomenright33 Před 2 měsíci +1

      kodi lee is up there for auditions. along with angelica hale.

  • @JohnHilman1968
    @JohnHilman1968 Před měsícem +12

    listening to this again because the vocals have stuck with me for so long, and in addition to the astonishing vocals, I'm absolutely LOVING the guitar work. Such a perfect performance.

  • @eduardk.1950
    @eduardk.1950 Před 2 lety +494

    Best performance in that AGT year.He clearly deserved a golden buzzer

    • @sartikamadude5528
      @sartikamadude5528 Před 2 lety +14

      Yahh i. Agree with you

    • @pleasedont7439
      @pleasedont7439 Před 2 lety +9

      @Luke Younts it's always the ones with a sad backstory or are kids who wins so not too surprising.

    • @oliw2793
      @oliw2793 Před rokem +1

      @Luke Younts It's cool. He'd already won the Swedish version of the show by this point. The fact that Cowell "guessed" he was a singer was bullcrap as he'd have been very aware of Klaffords success by this point.
      Not taking away that this was a beautiful rendition but the show made him out to be a brand new singer that hadn't done it before and it's not the case.

    • @juliojohnson5764
      @juliojohnson5764 Před rokem

      Ohhhh yes !!!!!!!!he deserved

  • @Mr.Chubbz420_
    @Mr.Chubbz420_ Před 2 lety +314

    my father showed me this the day before he passed and i keep coming back to this because it makes me happy to see someone doing what they want and the happiness it brings!

  • @annayoung8903
    @annayoung8903 Před 6 měsíci +41

    2 years later and I still come back to watch this. Incredible

  • @MrDgfresh83
    @MrDgfresh83 Před 8 měsíci +8

    This guy is my twin, from a different place, tiime, and circumstance. I can even carry those notes. Love it.

    • @MrDgfresh83
      @MrDgfresh83 Před 8 měsíci

      Not to mention the look. I no longer have the long hair or beard, but there's some doppelganger stuff going on.

  • @jacqueskirchner4147
    @jacqueskirchner4147 Před 2 lety +603

    It's a mostly rare occasion when a covering artist does a song in such a way that the audience at large would call it "better than the original"...This was/is such a case. When I heard this rendition the first time, I went through a very bad patch in my life. I'm not out of the woods yet, but this moves me tears every time. My wife has been instructed that this song will be played at my funeral...THIS cover!

    • @tanishqrawat9559
      @tanishqrawat9559 Před 2 lety +32

      that was really good but please there just cant be a better version than lennon's

    • @jacqueskirchner4147
      @jacqueskirchner4147 Před 2 lety +49

      @@tanishqrawat9559 That's the wonderful thing about opions. That's your opion and my opinion is mine. We don't have to like it or subscribe to it, but only respect the other person's point of view.

    • @Maaden84
      @Maaden84 Před 2 lety +31

      @@tanishqrawat9559 if you heard both versions for the first time not knowing who made it, Im pretty sure a big majority would pick this. Nostalgia is a tricky thing 🙂

    • @dougrmoe
      @dougrmoe Před 2 lety +1

      Agreed! The style of upper level

    • @Chiungalla79
      @Chiungalla79 Před 2 lety +5

      It`s actually not that rare. And it is on full display on youtube. It`s always easier to improve on something existing than to create something new. That`s especially true for writing of all kinds (music, lyrics, books, poems). And not all writers were good singers. They did the foundation and better singers build on it. Happens all the time.
      The only reason this might be somewhat perceived as rare is that most people prefer the version they are used to.

  • @NH-tb2sm
    @NH-tb2sm Před 2 lety +111

    This was a golden buzzer worthy audition.

    • @wendywatch3386
      @wendywatch3386 Před rokem +7

      No sad story

    • @podporazappercentrumcr2380
      @podporazappercentrumcr2380 Před rokem +2

      @@wendywatch3386 Sad story is that he lived in village only with members of his family without friend and lately girlfriends:)

    • @wendywatch3386
      @wendywatch3386 Před rokem

      @@podporazappercentrumcr2380sad but not golden button worthy.

    • @kurtismoore5501
      @kurtismoore5501 Před rokem +5

      @@wendywatch3386 literally everyone stood up and clapped, how is it not golden buzzer worthy?

    • @wendywatch3386
      @wendywatch3386 Před rokem +1

      @@kurtismoore5501 if every time people stood up and applause it's a golden button. So we should have had a thousand golden button than

  • @kelumzi
    @kelumzi Před 4 měsíci +15

    Not only the voice but that 🎸GUITAR spin that Chris is playing in the background against the National Anthem needs to be ALSO acknowledged!! What a rendition OMG!!

  • @eugeniouge601
    @eugeniouge601 Před 6 měsíci +21

    This is the best audition of history. I have not words to describe it. Everything is simply perfect

  • @Starrman69
    @Starrman69 Před rokem +335

    Chris brought tears to my eyes...Fantastic rendition of John Lennon's song....Wow!

    • @VillaIrwin
      @VillaIrwin Před rokem +4

      same bro, this is an amazing cover ❤

    • @RajuBalodisham
      @RajuBalodisham Před rokem +1

      @@VillaIrwin hmmm

    • @buffster948
      @buffster948 Před rokem +2

      Such a big song to take on, and he performs it beautifully. I love it.

    • @Woezye
      @Woezye Před rokem +1

      yeah

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  • @jojoleal3211
    @jojoleal3211 Před 2 lety +241

    John Lennon would definitely approve of this rendition of his timeless classic 😊👍

    • @davidcooker9332
      @davidcooker9332 Před rokem +1

      Hello, how are you doing, hope your staying safe?

  • @LIVE-FREE-OR-DIE.
    @LIVE-FREE-OR-DIE. Před měsícem +5

    This beautiful artist deserved a golden buzzer. BIG UP!

  • @EnVyGamez
    @EnVyGamez Před 8 dny +3

    Every time I come across this video it brings tears to my eyes.

  • @leesellers6116
    @leesellers6116 Před rokem +846

    This is the best version of this song I’ve ever heard! I prefer it to original. Well done buddy 👍

  • @panproky4115
    @panproky4115 Před 2 lety +3124

    This song hits different when there is a war raging in Ukraine 😔 Awesome voice and audition & my prayers to all brave Ukrainian soldiers and all the citizens 🙏🇺🇦

    • @rickkill9323
      @rickkill9323 Před 2 lety +19

      Yes exactly hopefully the powers that be have the fortitude to stop that bs . Weapons of mass destruction should be destroyed and be made illegal worldwide . We need governments that understand that and enforce that . Im sure we can find a solution .

    • @panproky4115
      @panproky4115 Před 2 lety +40

      @@rickkill9323 True that my friend. I am serving in the army aswell and we are getting prepared to be deployed probably in couple days... weapons of mass destruction are the worst kind of weapon aswell as being the choice of cowards

    • @panproky4115
      @panproky4115 Před 2 lety +6

      @divyanshu bhandari ?

    • @jakobstrand4916
      @jakobstrand4916 Před 2 lety +11

      I was just thinking about this ):
      Phuck Putin

    • @panproky4115
      @panproky4115 Před 2 lety +6

      @@jakobstrand4916 Yes bro 😔

  • @EmmErrKaaEss
    @EmmErrKaaEss Před 8 měsíci +19

    I listened to him singing "imagine" so often and still can't believe how he isn't more famous. This is Art, his voice is pure poetry. Amazes me every time.

    • @fatemehakbari1564
      @fatemehakbari1564 Před 5 měsíci

      I agree with you, he has a very pure voice, he should have become much more famous

    • @BLACKDIVISION1
      @BLACKDIVISION1 Před 5 měsíci

      This video has 46 million views. I think that is pretty famous.

  • @thegameskingdom811
    @thegameskingdom811 Před 11 měsíci +26

    39.5 million views... enough said. Outstanding vocals

  • @DeMovieGuy
    @DeMovieGuy Před 2 lety +224

    I’ve watched the audition countless times, still gives me goosebumps… what a chill voice

    • @tricialedford2018
      @tricialedford2018 Před 2 lety +3

      This man should have been given the gold!!
      Amazing & epic voice!!

    • @coolbeans8682
      @coolbeans8682 Před 2 lety +1

      You have great taste. This mans voice will make angels cry. He is a star!

  • @Banker_Shylla
    @Banker_Shylla Před rokem +33

    To be honest, he deserved the Golden buzzer

  • @hironobu11154941
    @hironobu11154941 Před 10 měsíci +46

    この人の歌声は言語、国境を超えて心を揺るがす
    こんなに心を奪われたイマジンはない
    最高に感動した
    ありがとうございます

  • @codykh
    @codykh Před 7 měsíci +9

    This deserved a golden buzzer.

  • @gregdcross
    @gregdcross Před 2 lety +65

    A true artist doesn't need perfect pitch or magnificent ability to play an instrument. A true artist is one that pulls emotion out of every member of the audience. Mr. Klafford, you are a true artist.

    • @thomassicard3733
      @thomassicard3733 Před rokem

      AND... he has perfectly applied pitch and all of the ability, so... yeah.

  • @idkvampire
    @idkvampire Před 2 lety +21

    He deserved the golden buzzer more than anyone

  • @lloydbligh5601
    @lloydbligh5601 Před měsícem +3

    This performance was just stunning which gave emotional calmness and peace.

  • @rickyrichreacts9667
    @rickyrichreacts9667 Před 11 měsíci +18

    The way he sings “No hell below us
    Above us, only skies” @1:31 was one of the most beautiful notes I’ve ever heard a singer sing.

  • @user-by3jc3hq2o
    @user-by3jc3hq2o Před 2 lety +23

    His voice and the song makes one feel to be a good person .....

  • @darkb_l00m
    @darkb_l00m Před rokem +154

    The most beautiful vocal performance ever recorded in my opinion. Nothing else holds a candle to the emotion that went into this cover. You're truly an incredible artist, man.

    • @sibghatullahahmed
      @sibghatullahahmed Před rokem

      LL you can only have to go in on Monday 🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊

    • @josephhodges9819
      @josephhodges9819 Před rokem +1

      I think when Elton John sang at Princess Diana's funeral that was the most emotion put into a song but then again Elton John is a living legend.

  • @JohnMartin-fo5eh
    @JohnMartin-fo5eh Před 6 měsíci +11

    The best cover version of this song ever,,what a voice, what a tone,,straight to the heart strings, absolutely haunting, wow,!,amazing 👏👏👏😀😀😢😢,John Martin Sydn Australia 🇦🇺

  • @MrMattks2005
    @MrMattks2005 Před 11 měsíci +12

    That was a golden buzzer performance if I've ever seen one. BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!

    • @dkdebest
      @dkdebest Před 10 měsíci

      If only he had a disability he would've gotten it

  • @ericgrosvenor67
    @ericgrosvenor67 Před rokem +23

    I’m a full grown man and my eyes watered up. Magnificent voice. Incredible

    • @jesusisking3814
      @jesusisking3814 Před rokem

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  • @corinocancino9264
    @corinocancino9264 Před 2 lety +74

    His transition from chest mix voice to falsetto then back is superb and what a very rich voice It resonates from Russia to Ukraine with love .

  • @WilliamLindgren-ci4iq
    @WilliamLindgren-ci4iq Před 3 měsíci +6

    Är fan stolt över att vara svensk när jag hör den här mannen sjunga asså fyfan vad bra du är Chris, makalöst❤

  • @mixedartsofmartialmadness5219
    @mixedartsofmartialmadness5219 Před 8 měsíci +7

    He has EVERYONES UTMOST attention, fantastic job!! 🙏🙏

  • @ikechukwusteven8310
    @ikechukwusteven8310 Před rokem +70

    His voice was so musical, so smooth, so silky, it was like milk mixed with honey.. Absolutely world class.

    • @alcaholic9559
      @alcaholic9559 Před rokem

      Well where is he today then? I'm not sure just asking

    • @HeltKlartSoeholm
      @HeltKlartSoeholm Před rokem

      @@alcaholic9559 He is on tour sometimes with his concerts

  • @jasonodell608
    @jasonodell608 Před 2 lety +342

    I've watched this so many times and every time is just as great as the the last. Great performance.👍

    • @ChrisKlafford
      @ChrisKlafford  Před 2 lety +74

      Thank you so much!

    • @jasonodell608
      @jasonodell608 Před 2 lety +14

      Even if I had talent near yours, I still wouldn't have had your level of courage, to go in front of all those people and cameras. So I say Thank You for sharing your gift with the world. And I Know I'm Not The Only One.

    • @nunogamer7320
      @nunogamer7320 Před 2 lety +2

      Same

    • @marieclaudebouery3866
      @marieclaudebouery3866 Před 2 lety

      Ne prend pas de cours si ont te propose,car après ça ne ressemble pas à ce qu´ont a entendu bravo

  • @katc2345
    @katc2345 Před 9 měsíci +5

    And the world will be AS ONE. Great rendition!

    • @genzoone
      @genzoone Před 9 měsíci

      Love this 💗, did you see this audition at live?

  • @tiyamikekazima9804
    @tiyamikekazima9804 Před 7 měsíci +9

    I dont think a day can pass without watching this five times at once,it was great Audition i will remember my whole life.

  • @calavera2739
    @calavera2739 Před rokem +13

    I am from Chile, a country of mountains, volcanoes, sea, forests and desert... with your version I travel on a dream trip... to each place... congratulations

  • @jayneneewing2369
    @jayneneewing2369 Před 2 lety +37

    Hearing this man sing “Imagine” was almost like hearing it for the first time. Beautiful.

  • @charlielupo4942
    @charlielupo4942 Před 7 měsíci +3

    The great John Lennon.
    You will never be forgotten. World misses you. Singing in heaven.
    GOD BLESS YOU.
    ❤❤❤❤

  • @tomwhite4736
    @tomwhite4736 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Outstanding , i assume the golden buzzer had already been used for that week because this performance deserved it .

  • @caroljackson3428
    @caroljackson3428 Před 2 lety +25

    He sounds like an angel singing, I could listen to him singing every day.

  • @jamesdooling4139
    @jamesdooling4139 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I always come back to this video when I'm depressed. My husband used to have a beautiful voice and I made him sing this song to me for 20 years. Then he had a stroke.
    After being in comas and tearing out his ventilators time after time, his voice his decimated.
    I miss the good years.
    Now, it's paralysis and a hospital bed full of raspy whispers.
    Wish we could have just one day again wherein he could sing to me.

  • @evidenthustle2575
    @evidenthustle2575 Před 8 měsíci +7

    I wish i could like this performance everytime I come back to watch, but only one like 🙄 this song is so addictive! Makes me feel good everytime, One of the best auditions ever 🥰

  • @SuperCharles80
    @SuperCharles80 Před 2 lety +17

    sing from the soul. soul singer 100%. I've never been so blown away by 1 musician.

    • @truth8358
      @truth8358 Před 2 lety

      YES! Well said! Same with me! Just WOW!

  • @samsonpatrick8483
    @samsonpatrick8483 Před 2 lety +222

    Man, I've been listening to your acoustic version of this song over and over and over again, especially whenever I'm feeling down. Your voice and this version of the song really calm me down. It raises my motivation to get back on track in the toughest time. I really can't thank you enough Chris.

  • @RedKingdom28
    @RedKingdom28 Před 3 měsíci +4

    brother killed it with this one. ❤️🤍💛

  • @jefferybraswell2295
    @jefferybraswell2295 Před 3 měsíci +5

    That’s the absolute best rendition of Imagine I’ve ever heard🤙🏻🙏🏼❤️

  • @hammi04
    @hammi04 Před 2 lety +60

    This is the day he won my heart. I had tears and goosebumps watching him sing. I will forever think he should have gotten the golden buzzer, should have been the winner!!! It broke my heart to see him leave the show. Best performance i have seen to date on AGT! We Americans love you Chris!!

    • @MinhAnMinhQuan
      @MinhAnMinhQuan Před 2 lety +3

      I absolutely agree with you, he deserved to be the winner and I don't know why they didn't hit the golden buzzer for him!

    • @adrianandermatt6502
      @adrianandermatt6502 Před 2 lety +2

      my absolut favorite video on yt since i saw the audition the first time

    • @joesteel3200
      @joesteel3200 Před 2 lety +1

      The natural raw talented singers that have performed on AGT for 14-15 years and Idol from age 9-50 is mindblowing!!
      Why is it that raw unknown natural talented singers are capable of moving us in way they do??
      Especially the last five years.
      I figured it out!
      the parents are feeding their kids weiner water soup.

  • @death8987
    @death8987 Před rokem +14

    If this performance doesn't deserve a golden buzzer then I don't know what does.

  • @elvinveeramah7833
    @elvinveeramah7833 Před 2 dny

    this version of IMAGINE is more soul touching than the original.. Awesome job Chris..

  • @syazwanfadeli4725
    @syazwanfadeli4725 Před 4 měsíci +5

    His natural voices really hits me! Well done Chris!

  • @graceduyan5818
    @graceduyan5818 Před rokem +31

    Best interpretation of Imagine I ever heard.

  • @patrickirishcharm6354
    @patrickirishcharm6354 Před 2 lety +10

    This world literally speaks one language and it's through music ! 🎧🎵🎶❤️🍀🍀🍀

  • @suecaikauskas4071
    @suecaikauskas4071 Před 5 dny +1

    What a beautiful voice!!!

  • @chrisredfield2829
    @chrisredfield2829 Před 5 měsíci +16

    talent , pure and simple , one of the best vocal performances of a generation

  • @BetsyK57
    @BetsyK57 Před rokem +28

    This song was my husband's all time favourite, he would have loved this version. Imagine was played at his funeral. Gosh I wish he could have heard this.

    • @leluthor5357
      @leluthor5357 Před rokem +2

      My heart broke upon reading this. Im sure he would have heard and liked it wherevere he is. Peace. May you have the strength to go on living.

    • @gilchoi9708
      @gilchoi9708 Před rokem +1

      may your husband rest in peace and in power

    • @BetsyK57
      @BetsyK57 Před rokem +1

      @@gilchoi9708 Thank You

    • @oreally69
      @oreally69 Před rokem +1

      Sorry for your loss.

  • @impunitythebagpuss
    @impunitythebagpuss Před rokem +145

    I thought this song had died of exposure years ago, but, your rendition breathed new life into it! Very well done indeed!

    • @darinsingleton3553
      @darinsingleton3553 Před rokem +1

      Agreed. It takes tremendous talent to break through all lacquer & glitter that's been thrown at that song. He managed to find it's heart again.

    • @mentosbars_music
      @mentosbars_music Před rokem

      Masterpiece will never die.

    • @robertheath6964
      @robertheath6964 Před rokem

      This cover and Janet Devlins cover are the best ever.

    • @fendermon
      @fendermon Před rokem

      Yes, I was sure it had too much baggage to be great again, not so :)

  • @helenakralova6278
    @helenakralova6278 Před 9 měsíci +9

    He did different voices and I am so impressed.. this type of human should be heard and seen.. thank you, Chris 🖤🔝

    • @genzoone
      @genzoone Před 9 měsíci

      Love this 💗, did you see this audition at live?

  • @fdyjt
    @fdyjt Před 9 dny +1

    This is very beautyfull done really one of kind.Greetings from belgium

  • @seanbeard5650
    @seanbeard5650 Před 2 lety +109

    His CZcams covers are crazy SO HAPPY HE AUDITIONED

    • @jimmorgan3556
      @jimmorgan3556 Před 2 lety

      I got to tell you I'm at depression cliffs and I heard this song brother gives me hope

    • @MrGeorgew92
      @MrGeorgew92 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jimmorgan3556 there's always hope Jim, sometimes it's all we've got but we've still always got it. Take care pal

  • @karlaniday7519
    @karlaniday7519 Před rokem +22

    The words of this song have so much more meaning in 2022 than when you first were on the show. You did it beautifully. Thank you.

  • @suzannelabbe8997
    @suzannelabbe8997 Před 6 měsíci +3

    what an extortionary voice !!!! here we are it's 2023 and i never get tired of coming back to listen to Chris' AGT audition.

  • @jennilynreed7495
    @jennilynreed7495 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Goosebumps he’s an angel with an angel voice ❤

  • @AfricanSunProductions
    @AfricanSunProductions Před rokem +28

    This will never get old. My favorite version of this song.

  • @fincallmatter101
    @fincallmatter101 Před rokem +138

    Chris this is an experience we all will not forget! July 2022 and I'm still coming back for this beautiful rendition

  • @phillipsteven8174
    @phillipsteven8174 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I don't think that anyone could have dry eye's after that performance. You are awesome!!!! Thank you❤❤❤

  • @judiwelch2152
    @judiwelch2152 Před 8 měsíci +25

    I liked the original version okay but this…just WOW! It actually brought tears to my eyes. What an absolutely amazing talent!

  • @marion1600
    @marion1600 Před 2 lety +51

    Powerful and gentle at the same time. That is exactly what we need right now

  • @willloh904
    @willloh904 Před 2 lety +38

    Thank you Chris for this rendition the best rendition I've ever heard,, I'm fr. Philippines... No to War We need "Peace " in this World...

  • @ericosb4503
    @ericosb4503 Před 19 dny +3

    I love watching the judges stop being judges and just being fans.

  • @ImSkyHigh
    @ImSkyHigh Před 10 měsíci +24

    i always come back to this audition every few months. I feel so complete after listening to his beautiful voice.

  • @frankthetank4891
    @frankthetank4891 Před 2 lety +49

    In times like these we need artists like him

  • @matthewbohannon5223
    @matthewbohannon5223 Před 2 lety +19

    If I were a judge I would give this man a golden buzzer good job 👍

  • @gregorydegannes5713
    @gregorydegannes5713 Před 4 měsíci +4

    He deserves the golden buzzer

  • @janyou17
    @janyou17 Před 10 měsíci +4

    This guy has 7 different kinds of voice in one song. Amazing.

  • @Medic99
    @Medic99 Před 2 lety +12

    If only the world would stop and listen. Thank you sir for this!

  • @gabriellscobart
    @gabriellscobart Před rokem +83

    I cried like a child with this version, the power of expressing such a pure feeling is incredible. hope to hear more about you. saludos desde buenos aires - Argentina

    • @barbroljunggren6797
      @barbroljunggren6797 Před rokem

      You are not the only one who is crying when Chris sings. Chris Klafford won swedish Idol. And when he sang Imagine he made the other participants cry. It was so beautiful. czcams.com/video/wk3a0GFJYt4/video.html

    • @carolalba8578
      @carolalba8578 Před rokem +1

      Beautiful!

  • @LisaBleibler-fd9ow
    @LisaBleibler-fd9ow Před 9 měsíci +3

    You just want to listen to it over and over

  • @Kamorov
    @Kamorov Před 3 měsíci +4

    This is by far my favorite version of this song ...

  • @brandongilbert9566
    @brandongilbert9566 Před 2 lety +18

    This guy's like Chris Stapletons twin! Insane voices. Very talented individuals.. keep it up!

    • @damiankelly6071
      @damiankelly6071 Před 2 lety

      Yeah mate I thought exactly the same there as good as any superstar