The votes were so Intune with the judges saying that he had to born with his voice. Some would say that he had to be born gifted, which took little efforts, but Jessica and Philip voice were a learned behavior. They probably have been in a voice since they learned to talk. Did you hear his audition singing "jar of hearts"? They then said that he had set the bar high for the others; therefore his ovation always were proof of being born with that voice. So with "American Idol" does have rules. Josh were well above them, which they were to far in to "disqualify him." But they should have rewarded him with the same rewards as the "first place winner!!
He is okay, he just needed to get his foot, in and rewarded, and it happened. His singing will get him farther up the scale!! I am keeping up with him in "Indonesia" Doing Great!!
It is 2024 and I am still listening to this young man's extraordinary talent. I am still baffled why he did not won this competition. By far, he outperformed everyone in the history of American Idol and any other song competition. No one, no one has ever sang with all their soul like he did! Much respect from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!
I just watched The Craig Lewis Band from AGT perform this song, and those boys are good, one of the best duos ever, but even they can't touch this performance, no one can!!!
Such an amazing performance. Here we are 7 years later and I still can't believe he didn't win. They should have stopped the show after this performance and given him the "Winner" title right then and there.
It's 2023 I was listening to James brown version and could not move on from this song until I heard Joshua's version again. Lol This performance is timeless! ❤
LegranDLegend this young was in a league by himself. He. should have won this competition hands down abd no one. came. close to him. He should have been paid every time he performed he was that alsome.
Flawless. Just my goodness. His voice is out of this world. It’s so effortless for him and the showmanship is top notch. One of kind. Still watching in 2023.
I listen to this I know twice a day. The best cover of this song EVER!! Best competition performance in the history of television even today!! I still get chills when I hear this song. He should have released this vocal performance as his first single. It would have sold out in minutes I'm sure.
Still one of the best performances ever on idol, I don't care what anybody else says this is my opinion and I still stand by it. Best contestant, and best performance, it doesn't get any better than this. Joshua Ledet Took Them All To school just like Randy said!!!!
vennessa lorret and ur comment wasn't needed, that is my opinion, no one does this song justice except The GodFather himself, anybody else shouldn't touch it, and yes Christina did give an incredible tribute performance, but Joshbtook it to a whole new level IMO thank you!!!
Veeluv Franklin What exactly do you mean"josh took it to a whole other level? "And you can't dicate where I'm allowed to comment on youtube my comments can be freely expressed.
Exactly what I said, can't u comprehend, ur so quick to jump on every1 's post with ur stupid comments u fig it out, u are becoming very annoying go play with ur ba dolls or something ugh don't have time to play with kids go find some attention elsewhere bye!!!!!
Veeluv Franklin My comments are not stupid, they are intelligent and it showcases a sense of my intellect. I don't appreciate you perceiveing me to be a child,I'm a grown woman. My comphrehensive skills are fine, thank you very much I will not continue this discussion any further. Just keep in mind what I stated about respecting people's opinions. And you don't Have time to play with kids, I find that highly offensive, aren't you a grown woman yourself? Your like what.. A widow or something? Your attitude is honestly shameful, and disgusting. Anyways, I'm done. By the way, just out of curiosity, are you Guyanese? You seem to have a half indian carribbean appearance.
11 years later and I still talk about this performance when family and friends bring up shows like "The Voice". This goes down as one of the greatest performances on ANY show. This and Melanie Amaro's audition on "X Factor".
@@vaughnrouse506 that definitely came close! Amazing performances by both of them! Joshua’s did it more for me cause I love that growl, but I won’t argue with anyone who thinks Candice was better, either! Comes down to sheer preference cause they were both incredible!!!!!!
12. Yrs later and I still couldn’t believe that neither Joshua and Jessica didn’t win their season. And it’s sad that they didn’t make it that big in the industry… like how we wished them to be. 👼❤️🙏🏽🥂
I honestly think he didn't win because all these teen boys and girls can't appreciate such good and raw talent. If it was up to the judges he would have won, no doubt in my mind. I wish more people in my generation good appreciate older music and unstoppable talent like this.
After he didn’t win I’ve NEVER TUNED INTO IDOL AGAIN this had really hurt me for such robbery. This the BEST PERFORMANCE EVER and years later it still gives me chills 2021 CHECK
Yep, that was the last season I watched regularly. I've occasionally watched an episode here and there since then, but will never watch episodes regularly again.
Joshua not winning Idol the year he was on is why I don't watch Idol anymore. I don't even know the name of the person who won that year but I remember JOSHUA LEDET!
The most impressive part is that I can hear him holding back and taming his voice. Even through this incredible performance he's low-key subdued. Absolutely amazing
To this day this still stands as the best single song performance I've ever seen anywhere by anybody including the 107 live concerts I've attended. There's just nothing like this, in my opinion.
Wow this brought back memories of me watching season 11 religiously. Joshua's still one of my favorite soul singers from all talent shows I've watched. What happened was him doing pretty much the same thing every week and most of the audiences got bored, he's not gaining new fans, at least at a slower rate compared to Phillip Phillips. Phillip was made for American Idol, I'm glad he won.
Don't be so quick to say that. I remember seeing previous versions of this song on television before, and I would disagree with that, I mean kinda overrated don't you think?
Veeluv Franklin I repeat stop OVERRATING it. In what way am I hating? If I were to do so, I would have done it more overtly. I'm a realist like it or not, not everyone agrees with you're opinions, thoughts, etc. and I'm one of them. Stop being a baby, GROW UP not everyone is going to agree with what you're saying. Learn to except that. I definitely know what real talent is, to be successful Joshua Ledet, may not have what it takes to be successful in the music industry because, of how redundant he is to other styles, categories, of music. But he definitely has real talent. Okay, I never said he wasn't talented. So stop acting offended.
Will u Plz stop commenting on my post, what the heck is ur prob, chick I can say and feel how I want to about Joshua Ledet, this man has a God given talent, I feel him when he sings I've met him, I've sen him perform Live twice, u and no one else can tell me anything, I'm older than you btw and there is not one singer that has moved my spirit as much as Josh has, he is the real deal, and he's gonna have a very successful career no matter what u think, God is in control of Josh's career, nobody else. Plz do not reply back to me!!!!!
Same here I'm glad he ain't win cause he would of been tied down the label they sign the winner to look for a certain voice n artist n he was the soul the connection but Phillip Phillips was the artist he can do every type of music country rock r&b Joshua really made for only gospel n r&b its good he lost now he free to do what he want he made his print on american idol nobody will forget him
ABSOLUTELY!!!! I stopped watching the year Carrie won over Vonzell. It was rigged!! They didn't want it to turn out to be the Black people show so they stopped allowing Black people to win......smh.
I quit watching that year too. I knew the show was a FAKE! No other contestant competing against him could compare. HE SHOULD HAVE WON! HE WAS THE TRUE WINNER!
Because he was reserved and voters couldn't fully embrace him because of that. He has great talent but never allowed himself to be completely open as a person. That's what matters on a show like this.
Teammm reserved don't understand that and the winner of this season wasnt reserved ?? Hands done he should have won . He was emotional in every song and you felt his singing in every song. He had the passion.
vennessa lorret Who cares? My post was about celebrating HIS talent with a rhetorical question. You just sound like a bitter, pathetic hater. And since you're a fan of Christina Milian, you should not be talking about TALENT ever. That broad can't sing her way out of a paper bag. Go sit your messy self down somewhere.
Me too. His stuff is way mellow though. None of the singing the crap.out of songs with power and emotion like idol. But don't get me wrong. I still believe he is the best male voice ever..
Here in 2019. He is the best singer that has ever been on idol (Including JHud and KC). It is criminal he didn't achieve fame. He's the best male vocalist I've ever heard. Period mark. To quote Steven, I have never heard anything like that IN MY LIFE (and never will again.) And Phillip Phillips? I just can't even with that.
many years after this young man sang this song, this is still the best cover of any song i've seen on any show ever. the interpretation, runs, highs, lows, expression, everything was sheer utter perfection. if you are a vocalist then you realize how much of a masterpiece this was. it's untouchable.
The first time I saw this, my jaw literally dropped. If this man didn't win the competition with this kind of talent then what are they judging on? Because it clearly wasn't based on singing ability
Michael Naynay At this point, the competition was in the fans and tv watchers hands. It wasn't the judges decision and I believe they already used their one save. I agree he should've been in the finale, but his skin had nothing to do with his singing talent.
Abraham Lincoln was a Republican If race did not play any role in this competition... Let me put it to you this way, if you would have put Philip picture next to all Ledet performances and then placed Ledet picture with all Philip performances - Who would have won? Believe it or not race matters in the United States of America.
@@Moormores I think it was style more than race (He and Jessica split the soul vote) but race definitely is a factor. Otherwise, neither of them would have lost to WGWG (White guy with guitar) because PP is not a great singer.
The singing was beyond epic. Let’s also give a shout to that absolutely amazing band behind him as well. They really played like James’ band like nobody I’ve seen.
This will always be one of the best performances on any vocal talent competition in history. Nobody's cover remotely touches this. None that I've heard anyways. Gosh, it's so amazing. No words.
The is the best performance of all Tim on Idol! This is what makes watching live music by a top performer so great!!!! I’m still listening to this years after!
But you have to remember, this was a full performance in the top 4 -- and I see Candy Dulfer is playing sax as accompaniment. Of course it's better, but Clark's is still darned good.
and such a humble young man - BEST performance ever. Thanks Joshua and does anyone know if he tours or what he is doing ? thanks Roger C. in Burnet, Tx.
Him and Jessica Sanchez were ROBBED and it still haunts me to this day. I had a literal melt down when Phillip Phillips name was called cause I was so upset. It should have been Jessica and Joshua in the finale cause I would have been fine with either one of them winning.
Phillip songs captured the voters heart.. that home song makes me cry every times.. I start reminiscing about home and everything.. it was perfect. But singing wise he was the best
Phillip got the tween girls votes talent is just part of the equation. Joshua was clearly better but gay as heck so no win for him. Jessica was great but putting her next to the legend in that duo really showed the skill gap.
Who's still here in 2024? Absolutely amazing!
Me!!!!
Me two, me three 😂 my most favorite performance on AI forever ❤
Me four! Jessica Sanchez & Joshua Ledet is my all time TOP 2 of Americal Idol! 💯
It surely is! The best! Definitely my #1!!
Jessica, Hailey and Josh
Greatest performance in Idol history. It’s 2021 and I still can’t believe he didn’t win.
The votes were so Intune with the judges saying that he had to born with his voice. Some would say that he had to be born gifted, which took little efforts, but Jessica and Philip voice were a learned behavior. They probably have been in a voice since they learned to talk. Did you hear his audition singing "jar of hearts"? They then said that he had set the bar high for the others; therefore his ovation always were proof of being born with that voice. So with "American Idol" does have rules. Josh were well above them, which they were to far in to "disqualify him."
But they should have rewarded him with the same rewards as the "first place winner!!
He is okay, he just needed to get his foot, in and rewarded, and it happened. His singing will get him farther up the scale!! I am keeping up with him in "Indonesia" Doing Great!!
@@gailbrooks505 I have no idea what you just said. lol
Robin Johnson, I'm not sure if I understand what you are saying. I am a fan of Joshua Ledet. Was it related to his silky voice?
But he gay
It is 2024 and I am still listening to this young man's extraordinary talent. I am still baffled why he did not won this competition. By far, he outperformed everyone in the history of American Idol and any other song competition. No one, no one has ever sang with all their soul like he did! Much respect from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!
Don't forget when he sang "When a Man Loves a Women" He sang both songs Extraordinarily!!!
I was SHOCKED when he didn't win
i am back here 9 years later... listening to this fire performance from Joshua Ledet... what a POWERFUL VOCALIST he is... 🔥🔥🔥
Me too!!!
Yo también!! Increíble!!
Don't forget when he sang "When a Man Loves a Women" He sang both songs Extraordinarily!!!
This performance was, still, and will always be "Untouchable"...
soooo TRUE
True That!
Wat a talent ths is pure talent was very disappointed tht he didn't I cry tears he Stil gona make it in music is 1 of the best
I just watched The Craig Lewis Band from AGT perform this song, and those boys are good, one of the best duos ever, but even they can't touch this performance, no one can!!!
+TheSwoleRice That's why I'm here because I can't stop listening to Joshua sing this song.
2019 and I’m still in shock by this great performance!!!! Who’s with me ?? Like it
Yep it's great perfomance
💯💯💯
Yes, Yes!!
Such an amazing performance. Here we are 7 years later and I still can't believe he didn't win. They should have stopped the show after this performance and given him the "Winner" title right then and there.
here we go 2019 may
It's almost ten years now and I'm still baffled how come this guy did not win that season.
All I can say is OMG!!!! He totally killed it
I am too. To THIS DAY, Years later, I have NEVER watched IDOL. Was sick! Beautiful voice
Because he's not white
@@RomT69 no because he is clearly gay the tween girls did not vote for him, stop being a racist
Theu stole this from him bc he should've WON...but God got him🙌🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏😘😘😘😘😘
It is 2022 and I still come back to this performance. There will never be a better performance. Joshua Ledet is untouchable.
Me too 💯💯
There was a superstar on Britain's Got Talent last night singing this. Gamal John, WOW
It's 2023 I was listening to James brown version and could not move on from this song until I heard Joshua's version again. Lol This performance is timeless! ❤
I’m here and it’s 2023, best performance ever 🤩🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🤩🤩🤩🤩
@notashascott7937 literally same! Joshua's version goes so hard
American Idol was never the same after Joshua Ledet.
graveshaker right!
Yep. Never watched it right after, i love phillip phillips but cmon, it should have been ledet or sanchez lol
more like american idol was never the same after jessica and joshua.
Factz
LegranDLegend this young was in a league by himself. He. should have won this competition hands down abd no one. came. close to him. He should have been paid every time he performed he was that alsome.
The male Fantasia. Hands down the best cover of this song ever.
Second I think would be her version of Summertime.
Theu actually sang together on AI. It was very good!
sgtfrnz j
kayteeelle Leanne Mitchell
James brown!!!
This man was probably the only Idols performer I come back to watch!
😂
Like wise
Ten years later I still think this is one of the best song I have heard on a TV contest show.
Absolutely!!!
If you get chills watching him perform on CZcams, can you imagine what it was like to hear him live? Damn.
Man I wish I was there to see it live. I would've went on that stage & told him every feeling I felt throughout that song!!! He cold!!
He performed this at the American Idol Live tour that year! He was the only one to get a standing ovation. It was so powerful
2019 and still chills
Who else gets goosebumps listening to this?
Facts
Everytime.
Yessss
Flawless. Just my goodness. His voice is out of this world. It’s so effortless for him and the showmanship is top notch. One of kind. Still watching in 2023.
Who’s here In 2020 love ❤️ him singing this song
i am
I am I just love to hear him sing
Wao is perfec perfec good
Here iam
I listen to this I know twice a day. The best cover of this song EVER!! Best competition performance in the history of television even today!! I still get chills when I hear this song. He should have released this vocal performance as his first single. It would have sold out in minutes I'm sure.
He Is American Idol. If you don't get chills up yo spine you ain't Human.
Got the chills..
This is the best performance EVER on idol I get chills every time I watch this vid......this guy was AWESOME
Still one of the best performances ever on idol, I don't care what anybody else says this is my opinion and I still stand by it. Best contestant, and best performance, it doesn't get any better than this. Joshua Ledet Took Them All To school just like Randy said!!!!
I agree Josh should have won,,thats why they should let the judges pick the winner,, not america,they were wrong again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vennessa lorret and ur comment wasn't needed, that is my opinion, no one does this song justice except The GodFather himself, anybody else shouldn't touch it, and yes Christina did give an incredible tribute performance, but Joshbtook it to a whole new level IMO thank you!!!
Veeluv Franklin What exactly do you mean"josh took it to a whole other level? "And you can't dicate where I'm allowed to comment on youtube my comments can be freely expressed.
Exactly what I said, can't u comprehend, ur so quick to jump on every1 's post with ur stupid comments u fig it out, u are becoming very annoying go play with ur ba dolls or something ugh don't have time to play with kids go find some attention elsewhere bye!!!!!
Veeluv Franklin My comments are not stupid, they are intelligent and it showcases a sense of my intellect. I don't appreciate you perceiveing me to be a child,I'm a grown woman. My comphrehensive skills are fine, thank you very much I will not continue this discussion any further. Just keep in mind what I stated about respecting people's opinions. And you don't
Have time to play with kids, I find that highly offensive, aren't you a grown woman yourself? Your like what.. A widow or something? Your attitude is honestly shameful, and disgusting. Anyways, I'm done. By the way, just out of curiosity, are you Guyanese? You seem to have a half indian carribbean appearance.
11 years later and I still talk about this performance when family and friends bring up shows like "The Voice". This goes down as one of the greatest performances on ANY show. This and Melanie Amaro's audition on "X Factor".
2021 and this is still THE BEST IDOL PERFORMANCE in HISTORY. 🎤 Not a single performance since has touched it.
Candice Clover - Love song ~ Season 12💜…. You’re welcome
@@vaughnrouse506 that definitely came close! Amazing performances by both of them! Joshua’s did it more for me cause I love that growl, but I won’t argue with anyone who thinks Candice was better, either! Comes down to sheer preference cause they were both incredible!!!!!!
Nope, and never will 🤷🏻♀️
I agree with Angels Lewis….. there have been many great ones but this is in a class of its own. But cheers to all the Idols!
Fantasia’s Summertime performance in season 3…..actually the judges said that was historical performance.
Throughout the years, there's been a lot of truly memorable performances on Idol but IMO, this is probably the best..
I absolutely agree ......
I agree.... Josh, Adam and James Durbin were the epitome of talent... I really don't think we will see anything like them again on this show
TOTALLY AGREE !
this IS THE BEST
2019 💪🏻💪🏻
Joshua sang his face off. I had chills all through the song. Dayum!!!
Yessss
This will forever be my absolute favorite Idol performance. It’s flawless perfection. Next level. 👏👏👏
The BEST performance on American Idol or any talent show EVER!!!!
12. Yrs later and I still couldn’t believe that neither Joshua and Jessica didn’t win their season. And it’s sad that they didn’t make it that big in the industry… like how we wished them to be. 👼❤️🙏🏽🥂
I honestly think he didn't win because all these teen boys and girls can't appreciate such good and raw talent. If it was up to the judges he would have won, no doubt in my mind. I wish more people in my generation good appreciate older music and unstoppable talent like this.
Alex Woodruff Very true!
no.. teens don't like Dave Matthews at all and Phillip Phillips, who is his clone, won it all
Jessica Sanchez would've won if it was up to the judges.
Alex Woodruff He was the one I wanted to win :(
Totally agree, he was only 18! I wonder if he realized what he had just done! 🤭
2023 and I had to comment! One of the greatest vocals and performance ever!
After he didn’t win I’ve NEVER TUNED INTO IDOL AGAIN this had really hurt me for such robbery. This the BEST PERFORMANCE EVER and years later it still gives me chills 2021 CHECK
This was the season that made me stop watching Idol.
Yep, that was the last season I watched regularly. I've occasionally watched an episode here and there since then, but will never watch episodes regularly again.
@@cedricanderson2609 Me too
Same here. I never watched another episode of Idol after Joshua was eliminated.
Agree
How did this guy not win?? This performance is mind-blowing!!! 🤯
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Nothing beats a white guy playing a guitar.
😭😭😭😭He is so talented. It is 2021 and I still watch his performances
@@dwighthoward54321 😂
Joshua not winning Idol the year he was on is why I don't watch Idol anymore. I don't even know the name of the person who won that year but I remember JOSHUA LEDET!
Marcia Dunbar Yes I agree.
Phillip Phillips. He won this season. And where is he now? Probably back working in his fathers pawn shop 😂
The guy is flawless. He is gifted. Much love.
same for me. Never watched again after he lost
I stopped watching after Latoya London lost
Joshua and fantasia are THEE best American Idol performers in my opinion!!!!
Him yes. Her NO
AGREE!!! Both of them!!! This and Fantasia’s Summertime performance are my favorite ones! ❤
The most impressive part is that I can hear him holding back and taming his voice. Even through this incredible performance he's low-key subdued. Absolutely amazing
He was robbed
A tiny bit better than this performance, and also not JB:
This Is A Mans World - New York Street performer
czcams.com/video/o4nYn7t1zns/video.html
...are there even words to describe it?? 🙌 💛 🙌
That’s what you have to do to be a good musician, going all out all the time is how you end up overpowering the band and boring the audience
To this day this still stands as the best single song performance I've ever seen anywhere by anybody including the 107 live concerts I've attended. There's just nothing like this, in my opinion.
brucebutkis I agree, the best ever, even the judges said that.
brucebutkis and because he didnt win,i dont watch singing shows at all anymore...#rigged
I have to agree!!
Joshua ate and left no crumbs. This is still one of the most untouchable performances from these shows.
THIS was by far the VERY BEST performance by any CONTESTANT on this show!!
There was Fantasia and then there was Joshua. The 2 greatest voices and performers on American idol ever.
Both are Overkillers....
@@chloeconniecarlton You just don’t enjoy real talent. They both have powerful voices just like Whitney Houston, JHUD and others.
This is why people throw down money to hear a performance like this. He deserves a fantastic career.
+blindtoby ???
Exactly! This is what makes the diffrence between good & great & he is great!
James Brown would have been proud
So proud!!!
Who's still coming here 2020 lets see by the likes👇
Thank u guys so much for all ur likes God bless you all!!
Shamwari
@@JM-qf1vb Im still confused as to why his career didnt take off.
Me me meeee me me yeah now the question is where is he?
Romeo Musiyazviriyo meee! Went back here after seeing Jennifer Hudson and Tom Jones’ duet on The Voice UK.
👌👌👌
This performance will forever be the best ever in a singing competition! Untouchable period
Joshua was one of the BEST contestants they ever had!!!! Sigh, I don't know how he didn't win that year :3 He's amazing!!
I saw this performance 😀
Amazing!!
Indeed!!!!
Agreed! It should've been him and jessica in the finale..not phillip phillips -_-
Wow this brought back memories of me watching season 11 religiously. Joshua's still one of my favorite soul singers from all talent shows I've watched. What happened was him doing pretty much the same thing every week and most of the audiences got bored, he's not gaining new fans, at least at a slower rate compared to Phillip Phillips. Phillip was made for American Idol, I'm glad he won.
Best performance on television... ever!
Don't be so quick to say that. I remember seeing previous versions of this song on television before, and I would disagree with that, I mean kinda overrated don't you think?
Christina Aguilera had a very good version also. What are you saying is overrated? Do you not like the song?
I agree best performance ever, this person is a hater, and don't know talent, that's why she's commenting on everybody's post.
Veeluv Franklin I repeat stop OVERRATING it. In what way am I hating? If I were to do so, I would have done it more overtly. I'm a realist like it or not, not everyone agrees with you're opinions, thoughts, etc. and I'm one of them. Stop being a baby, GROW UP not everyone is going to agree with what you're saying. Learn to except that. I definitely know what real talent is, to be successful Joshua Ledet, may not have what it takes to be successful in the music industry because, of how redundant he is to other styles, categories, of music. But he definitely has real talent. Okay, I never said he wasn't talented. So stop acting offended.
Will u Plz stop commenting on my post, what the heck is ur prob, chick I can say and feel how I want to about Joshua Ledet, this man has a God given talent, I feel him when he sings I've met him, I've sen him perform Live twice, u and no one else can tell me anything, I'm older than you btw and there is not one singer that has moved my spirit as much as Josh has, he is the real deal, and he's gonna have a very successful career no matter what u think, God is in control of Josh's career, nobody else. Plz do not reply back to me!!!!!
American Idols has never been the same after Joshua Ledet, Candice and of course Fantesia
I still don’t understand why he did not win here in 2024
You know why.
Don't forget when he sang "When a Man Loves a Women" He sang both songs Extraordinarily!!!
After this performance they should've closed voting and made him the winner, so much power and control in one performance. It's crazy
Noooo!! Jessica will destroy him
Winner hands down
I STILL come back to this performance over and over and I am always speechless.
Same here I'm glad he ain't win cause he would of been tied down the label they sign the winner to look for a certain voice n artist n he was the soul the connection but Phillip Phillips was the artist he can do every type of music country rock r&b Joshua really made for only gospel n r&b its good he lost now he free to do what he want he made his print on american idol nobody will forget him
I have to hear it just too many times a month
When Joshua Ledet didnt win that year, I stopped watching American Idol because he was clearly robbed!
that was my last year watching too!
Jessica deserved to be in the finale. Phillip robbed him
@@thousandyardgavri2785 me too still follow Joshua
ABSOLUTELY!!!! I stopped watching the year Carrie won over Vonzell. It was rigged!! They didn't want it to turn out to be the Black people show so they stopped allowing Black people to win......smh.
I quit watching that year too. I knew the show was a FAKE! No other contestant competing against him could compare. HE SHOULD HAVE WON! HE WAS THE TRUE WINNER!
This will remain the best cover of this song ever sung. I couldn’t then and I still can’t now. Literally. I can’t.
Still trying to figure out why he didn't win idol...
Because he was reserved and voters couldn't fully embrace him because of that. He has great talent but never allowed himself to be completely open as a person. That's what matters on a show like this.
Mattie W every time someone sings 'man's world' or when a man loves woman on Idol, I cringe, cuz NOBODY can bring it like Josh.
You know why, and it wasn't because he is reserved.
Teammm reserved don't understand that and the winner of this season wasnt reserved ?? Hands done he should have won . He was emotional in every song and you felt his singing in every song. He had the passion.
krystal greenidge Well...there's never been a gay winner of American Idol.
The real winner in my opinion
The real winner in everyone’s opinion
Once Again He's Like The Best American Idol Contestant Ever Of The Other Seasons
Joshua's performance came from the Lord. He gave his all in this performance. So well done.
I don’t give a damn!! It’s 2019 and my ass is still here haha real talk!! The world needs more music from Joshua. Who even won that year??????
I stopped watching after he left.
Philip Philips
Unbelievable. Just absolutely unbelievable. Is he from his planet? What a talent.
Yes he is.
vennessa lorret oh shut up!!!
He's a fucking human being What else?? I've seen better talent, honestly.
vennessa lorret Who cares? My post was about celebrating HIS talent with a rhetorical question. You just sound like a bitter, pathetic hater. And since you're a fan of Christina Milian, you should not be talking about TALENT ever. That broad can't sing her way out of a paper bag. Go sit your messy self down somewhere.
UltimateBrody
Good answer...
I’ll always keep coming back to this performance. His voice is timeless!!
one of the best performance in idol history, it’s 2022 and I still can’t believe he didn’t win
Still in 2018 ? Can't get enough of my guy ❤❤
Me too. His stuff is way mellow though. None of the singing the crap.out of songs with power and emotion like idol. But don't get me wrong. I still believe he is the best male voice ever..
Here in 2019.
He is the best singer that has ever been on idol (Including JHud and KC). It is criminal he didn't achieve fame. He's the best male vocalist I've ever heard. Period mark. To quote Steven, I have never heard anything like that IN MY LIFE (and never will again.)
And Phillip Phillips? I just can't even with that.
@Steve Ferguson I have no idea... he should at LEAST be on Gospel radio.
Rodney Mills Right?! Ugh 🙄
2019
This is the BEST performance in the HISTORY of American Idol and a SHAME and SHAM that this man didn't win this show! #joshualedet! #100!
Of all singers in American Idol, Joshua was the best ever!
many years after this young man sang this song, this is still the best cover of any song i've seen on any show ever. the interpretation, runs, highs, lows, expression, everything was sheer utter perfection. if you are a vocalist then you realize how much of a masterpiece this was. it's untouchable.
What Joshua did at 3:12 got me like....WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
DAMMMMMNNNNNNNN!!!!!
Jaw dropped to the floor
You kno that stank face when its sounds good man oh man I was stuck
The first time I saw this, my jaw literally dropped. If this man didn't win the competition with this kind of talent then what are they judging on? Because it clearly wasn't based on singing ability
Michael Naynay At this point, the competition was in the fans and tv watchers hands. It wasn't the judges decision and I believe they already used their one save. I agree he should've been in the finale, but his skin had nothing to do with his singing talent.
Abraham Lincoln was a Republican If race did not play any role in this competition... Let me put it to you this way, if you would have put Philip picture next to all Ledet performances and then placed Ledet picture with all Philip performances - Who would have won?
Believe it or not race matters in the United States of America.
Moormores true. Sad
@@Moormores I think it was style more than race (He and Jessica split the soul vote) but race definitely is a factor. Otherwise, neither of them would have lost to WGWG (White guy with guitar) because PP is not a great singer.
Just like that Chris guy who couldn’t sing beat Adam lambert.
Without doubt the best performance in the history of American Idol
This is unforgettable and unbelievable performance. For me he's the American idol we never had.
The singing was beyond epic. Let’s also give a shout to that absolutely amazing band behind him as well. They really played like James’ band like nobody I’ve seen.
Greatest American Idol performance of perfection. How did Joshua not win??
September 2020.. COVID19.. still watching.. this performance transcends through time and Diseases..
It is literally impossible that this man lost this competition... Simply amazing
This will always be one of the best performances on any vocal talent competition in history. Nobody's cover remotely touches this. None that I've heard anyways. Gosh, it's so amazing. No words.
I'm still listening in 2018
I still have to not only hear but see this performance and it's 2019. It was that extraordinarily great!
Easily
I'm still listening in 2020 ❤
I dont know how many times I’ve watched this, still chills, atill amazed, still the greatest performance in history
The is the best performance of all Tim on Idol! This is what makes watching live music by a top performer so great!!!! I’m still listening to this years after!
How did he not win? He absolutely destroyed the competition! It's 2022 and I'm listening to greatness!
Best performance on Idol EVA I MEAN EVA- when he didn’t win I stop watching it PERIOT!!!!!
The best American Idol contestant, and BY FAR, one of the best performances of ALL TIME!
Here in 2023 watching joshua ledet one of the best soul artists and we still love him with all our hearts❤️❤️❤️
2022 & this hands down is still the best performance I've seen on any singing competition show...AMAZING!!!
WOW. This left me in awe. That voice and control!! Just wow!!!
I NEVER get tired of listening to Mr. Ledet sing THIS!!! I get chills every.single.time!! Why is he not making records??????
My wife caught me breaking down at the end of this performance. One of the most powerful things I've ever seen. I love Joshua Ledet!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 hahahahahaha
He KILLED this song, completely!!! This was brilliant! This his song now! Lol
He put his WHOLE SOUL in this performance
Just watched Clark Beckham do this song and while it was good, it could never hold a candle to this performance! The best Idol performance of all time
Was still good though, but yeah, this here was the greatest performance of anything by anyone ever.
But you have to remember, this was a full performance in the top 4 -- and I see Candy Dulfer is playing sax as accompaniment. Of course it's better, but Clark's is still darned good.
esterosuejohn Yup.
LOL same reason I had to hear this again! Clarks was good but it's wrong to even try to compare the two.
brucebutkis also 'when a man loves a woman' Clark sang that too. the difference is PASSION! Josh gives me chills!
He was fantastic and should have won. When he didn't I stopped watching this show.
Will never forget this guy in this season he was beyond amazing
Somebody pinch me... is this guy for real. He's voice is incredible! Never heard anything like it before. Goodness...goodnesss...goodness!!
How in the hell did he not win?
LeeLee0327 he was robbed
poured his heart and soul into that and the entire world felt it!
Every performance Joshua gave was great and on point, no one has ever song like him on Idol!
10000 years later i'm still saying.....HE GOT ROBBED DAMNIT!!!!
should have been Joshua and Jessica in the finals
Politics there are too much in music
Joshua Ledet....a bright star to this world... God given!
and such a humble young man - BEST performance ever. Thanks Joshua and does anyone know if he tours or what he is doing ? thanks Roger C. in Burnet, Tx.
Him and Jessica Sanchez were ROBBED and it still haunts me to this day. I had a literal melt down when Phillip Phillips name was called cause I was so upset. It should have been Jessica and Joshua in the finale cause I would have been fine with either one of them winning.
Phillip songs captured the voters heart.. that home song makes me cry every times.. I start reminiscing about home and everything.. it was perfect. But singing wise he was the best
The white man wins, there's a surprise lol
Phillip got the tween girls votes talent is just part of the equation. Joshua was clearly better but gay as heck so no win for him. Jessica was great but putting her next to the legend in that duo really showed the skill gap.
Do you mean to say that "Phillip" won? So that's why JLo quit!!
@@Mikejames1080 oh God sick of the race card
Omg he tore this song UP...he should be with a label by now I LOVE this guy🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
OMG, I can't stop talking about Joshua Ledet. He is a remarkable singer. He has his own sound and a Gift from God. I just love him.
All up in 2017 like this is Still The BEST performance ever on any show - point blank, period and exclamation point!!!
This is by far the Greatest Performance of American Idol history‼️🦾❤️
Best arrangement of this song I have heard. Joshua should have won.
This performance was just incredible. This and "When a man loves a woman" was what excited us about Joshua Ledet. His voice is just God-given.
My GOODNESS...CHILLS ALL OVER. THE best without a Doubt cover of this song!!!!!!
Greatest Performance ever. After this, I started thinking American Idols is scripted. How could this guy not win?
Possibly one of the greatest performances in American Idol history