That voice. That range. That presence. That making that classic his own. I know he has been successful in other ways, such as leading on Broadway. Yet Justin Guarini should be a household name and Grammy winner!
This is without a doubt, the best performance not only in american idol history, but for this song as well. He perfected the song in every way. Those who do not enjoy this performance really don't know great music when they hear it and need to get a life.
Man this man is a freaking beast, you have to respect his talent he is a top notch singer. You see how he hit the high note and brought the crowd to their feet, if I had his talent then I would be a super star.
why do we not hear this voice on the radio? why is he not on television anymore? where has this amazing talent gone?!?!?! i miss him so much! amazing voice, sweet, adorable, and so very confident without being cocky about it. justin, please come back to us!
American idol didn't want him to be on the tv program 'F r I e n d s ' and guest appearance on other tv programs. He was offered to appear on many tv programs but they didn't want the second prize winner to overshadow the winner that changed in 2003 for the second season with Ruben studdard and clay aiken
Wow wow wow amazing. I think that if he'd had better songs on his cd and like someone else had said had that version or another live version of unchained melody on it he would've done more with his career. But Justin Guarini is still Fantastic!!!
@timeinabottle23 This is not from season one. It's a special appearance fromJustin on a Season 2 result show, ironically the very night after Clay's version. Had J done this in season one it would have helped his chances. Kelly screamed too much for me when she didn't need to. She never understood a self contained performance and I guess neiter did the voters. I thought J was the most consistent in season one for the Whole Idol package as far as voice, look and stage presence.
Damn this guy can sing. It's too bad there are so many d-bags on American Idol who shouldn't get as far as they do. Perhaps if we just let Simon decide everything we would actually have talented people like this guy on the show.
NO one believes me that this is the best rendition of unchained melody. this song is incredibly dragging, but his rendition keeps the ear listening and what a pleasure it is.
this was in season 2 as a guest, maybe if he had done this at the finale of his season he would've been the first american idol since he and kelly were separated by 4%
I actually think Clay Aiken's rendition was a couple notches better but Justin's version was great as well good control of the voice great vocal range and good connection with the audience ...all around great performance!
fool1shmortal he is actually a funny guy and only took the audition as funny, but got it for being himself. That’s what makes “lil sweet” so hilarious. It’s all poking fun at that style and he nails it!
he had the best pure voice on idol. to bad the yr he sang idol picked his and Kelly's final song that was a ballet for a women and he could not pick his song. after yr 1 they switched it to make it fair or i think he would of won
I know he didnt want to copy cat but had Justin ended this song the same way The original Righteous brother did in a live performance on stage then it would have been simply to beautiful to listen to.
this was actually him performing as a guest on ai season 2. I think had justin performed this in season 1 the outcome may have been different and this is comming from an avid kelly clarkson fan. He was amazing but I still favor clay Aikens unchained melody more.
Another mistake by American voters. This young man should have won just like Clay Aiken should have won. This is a wonderful rendition. Fabulously talented guy with personality and great stage presence. Another injustice by American voters. Kelly was good, but has the personality of a door jam. No stage presence at all.
That voice. That range. That presence. That making that classic his own. I know he has been successful in other ways, such as leading on Broadway. Yet Justin Guarini should be a household name and Grammy winner!
This is without a doubt, the best performance not only in american idol history, but for this song as well. He perfected the song in every way. Those who do not enjoy this performance really don't know great music when they hear it and need to get a life.
Man this man is a freaking beast, you have to respect his talent he is a top notch singer. You see how he hit the high note and brought the crowd to their feet, if I had his talent then I would be a super star.
why do we not hear this voice on the radio? why is he not on television anymore? where has this amazing talent gone?!?!?! i miss him so much! amazing voice, sweet, adorable, and so very confident without being cocky about it. justin, please come back to us!
American idol didn't want him to be on the tv program 'F r I e n d s ' and guest appearance on other tv programs. He was offered to appear on many tv programs but they didn't want the second prize winner to overshadow the winner that changed in 2003 for the second season with Ruben studdard and clay aiken
He sung the heck out of this song!!!!!!
This is from the 2nd season, he sang for the results show. Was on his debut album. Such great vocals. Man this was 17 years ago, crazy!!
Now if he'd sung it like that on his CD it would have been fantastic!
2020 & this is still so pure & beautiful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
2020.. miss him.... where has he been???
I really didn't like old songs before, but I often think it's my loss that I haven't listened to such songs. And now, I think I've fallen...
One of Justin's finest moments.....he is beautiful, and has a great voice.
man he hpad such good control of the song and audience. his vocals were spot on and didn't try to over do it. top idol for me
Still takes my breath away. Just beautiful. ;)
Beautiful song, beautiful man. He should have won.
WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST PERFORMANCE EVER HEARD FOR THIS SONG! JUSTIN SHOULD BE GREAT COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES?
He would win today, for sure! Great!!
for his age at the time one of the greatest voices I've ever heard.
WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST PERFORMANCE EVER HEARD FOR THIS SONG! JUSTIN BIG will not have the judges' comments?
I loved Kelly but I always thought Justin Guarini was the best one that first year! I cried when he didn't win!! Love Justin Guarini!
Kelly is soo much better than him wym? 💀
I love this song. I love Justin's version. Love him! And that voice!
easily the best cover
Still the best rendition/cover of Unchained Melody I've heard to this day. 👏🏼
the best version of the song
Great voice at such a young age,,,great version and love hearing it.
hands down the best performace i have ever ever seen in any idol or superstar casting competition
perfect voice with so much emotion just unbelievabl
VERY GOOD!!!!
yeah, his version is amazing!
my heart melted=]
Wow! Still the best cover of this song 👏🏽👏🏽
i love his voice.. personality..
wow....what a boy !!!!!
this is the best song he did Of Season 1
God i love this performance!!
wooooooow superb superb tallent.
WOW!!
Honestsly is thank you so much for posting this!
Amazing...just amazing.
still love it
he´s great!
Wow wow wow amazing. I think that if he'd had better songs on his cd and like someone else had said had that version or another live version of unchained melody on it he would've done more with his career. But Justin Guarini is still Fantastic!!!
finally some1 who appreciates the song haha. Very true Dude very true
wow... amazing
Your right Daryl "one of the best cover"!!!
HE SHOULD HAVE SANG IT LIKE THIS ON HIS ALBUM!!!
The best version ever!! And he didn't win? o.O 10 times better than today's winners!
Greetings from Macedonia.
Gogo Singer Bcuz Kelly Clarkson was there...The greatest
Amazing!!! Wow!
Such a great cover!!
Eu amooo essee cara canta muito srrsrsr
but his falsetto is amazing man, no1 else did a smoother falsetto than that man
Daryl Lai Kelly did 😜
awesome !
My goood in 02:17 .....
Little Sweet.
The best performance was (for me) Michael Johns singing It's All Wrong, But It's Alright. You are missed Michael. RIP
YAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
@9trey9 adam lamberts mad world in my option thats the best performance in AI history
Justin was so much truer with emotion when he sang. Still think he should of won for the connection factor alone. That is so important in REAL music.
@9trey9
what about clay aiken's ? .. I love both versions
This is not season 1 but a guest appearance on season 2
1:22-1:25 is incredible.
And I still say he should have won!!!
❤
I can't believe he is Dr. Peppers little sweet!
wow the stage for american idol has really changed
that's what she said!
@timeinabottle23 This is not from season one. It's a special appearance fromJustin on a Season 2 result show, ironically the very night after Clay's version.
Had J done this in season one it would have helped his chances. Kelly screamed too much for me when she didn't need to. She never understood a self contained performance and I guess neiter did the voters.
I thought J was the most consistent in season one for the Whole Idol package as far as voice, look and stage presence.
justin should have had a bigger career
Goodness, just how long is the last note?
@9trey9 I agree!
this and clay aikens version are still the best to date
@9trey9 michael jackson that is his challenge and yes i agree with u
chill guys just enjoy the song =]
yea totally man
Damn this guy can sing. It's too bad there are so many d-bags on American Idol who shouldn't get as far as they do. Perhaps if we just let Simon decide everything we would actually have talented people like this guy on the show.
@nunofyourfukinbusnes Me too!
NO one believes me that this is the best rendition of unchained melody. this song is incredibly dragging, but his rendition keeps the ear listening and what a pleasure it is.
When did he performed this? In what occassion?
this was in season 2 as a guest, maybe if he had done this at the finale of his season he would've been the first american idol since he and kelly were separated by 4%
I heard Ryan Seacrest say it was 42% to 58%? Maybe I heard wrong?
I actually think Clay Aiken's rendition was a couple notches better but Justin's version was great as well good control of the voice great vocal range and good connection with the audience ...all around great performance!
Clays rendition was flawless, but Justin's had waaay more soul and uuuumph...if course that's simply my opinion!!!
@@user-cs3hi8zp7p I agree! Both guys have unique voices and could have easily won idol
@DarylLaiTV Yup, I heard it.
Um wow?
How did he go from that to the Steven Tyleresque Dr. Pepper guy?
fool1shmortal he is actually a funny guy and only took the audition as funny, but got it for being himself. That’s what makes “lil sweet” so hilarious. It’s all poking fun at that style and he nails it!
I still think this is the best performance in Idol History.
And now hes just little sweet on dr pecker commercials
oooh haha but nonetheless Godlike Cover man
check out 2:17 he has the most amazing falsetto. he even add variation to the falsetto. really good man
2:17 was my favorite part of the whole song!
@ohhroach nahh this one is better
At the time, he should have won. Obviously what jelly clarkson had become is amazing but he was the #1 at the time.
he had the best pure voice on idol. to bad the yr he sang idol picked his and Kelly's final song that was a ballet for a women and he could not pick his song. after yr 1 they switched it to make it fair or i think he would of won
I know he didnt want to copy cat but had Justin ended this song the same way The original Righteous brother did in a live performance on stage then it would have been simply to beautiful to listen to.
Yo
6 people dont know what real talent is
Pantes kalah. Suara jauuuuh di bawah Kelly Clarckson
@9trey9 lol... WHAT?! You cannot be serious... no way
@timeinabottle23 i disagree but thats just me
I still think this guy should have won. Shame hes sort of gone nowhere now.
I stopped watching idol after he lost.
@Bassaholics123
A Falsetto is when a singer goes beyond his/ her normal range. If you listen to James Blunt he does a lot of it.
this song cannot be touched...there should be only one version of it. righteous brothers' version.
Fuck off now. Bye.
this was actually him performing as a guest on ai season 2. I think had justin performed this in season 1 the outcome may have been different and this is comming from an avid kelly clarkson fan. He was amazing but I still favor clay Aikens unchained melody more.
Nah this was the best cover of Unchained Melody on American Idol.
Another mistake by American voters. This young man should have won just like Clay Aiken should have won. This is a wonderful rendition. Fabulously talented guy with personality and great stage presence. Another injustice by American voters. Kelly was good, but has the personality of a door jam. No stage presence at all.
kelly clarkson is way better