Why did I come back to this? It’s not saved. He pops up in my mind every once in awhile over the years. There’s gotta be a reason. Cause I’m not the only one.
There may be a reason....I just copied this from a comment above, a year ago: "As of 2022, he's been struggling with some health issues and has been working with doctors to figure things out. He still performs on facebook every week (he had to step back from in person appearances). His passion is just as present now as it was then." He had a fund raiser and I hope he's doing better...Take Care
I genuinely don't know what it is about this, but I still come back to it every so often after 12+ years, and it never loses quality. Whether it was the voice, persona, passion, whatever - there was just something on another level about this dude that I haven't heard since. Hope he's doing well and living the dream x
As of 2022, he's been struggling with some health issues and has been working with doctors to figure things out. He still performs on facebook every week (he had to step back from in person appearances). His passion is just as present now as it was then.
I can't believe how long it's been since this aired on television. Wow. I still come here every now and then throughout the years and listen to this. So amazing. I don't often listen to this type of music but it's very hard to not appreciate the talent that Eli has. I absolutely love this.
I always love to return to this particular video, simply because he has such a magnificent voice and stage presence. Few artists who appear on Britains or Americas Got talent have natural raw talent. Eli Mattson was a simply brilliant performer, a shame he did not win the competition but i bet he is making a living as a recording artist, talent like that is rare.
Eli is amazing, he is the one singer i have been looking for, for years. he has amazing talent and i agree and respect your comment :) i find he sounds like almost Default back in the early 200's but better
+Peter Lewis I'm just seeing your comment on Oct 6, 2015--I just found out that Eli is no longer touring due to health issues. No other information was given.
I remember when I first saw him on AGT he just blew me away. Every time I go back and watch this now I get chills every single time. Hope he's doing well.
I agree w Sharon. The music industry is not always about the talent of the artists and it seems more and more it is about connections. This was a flawless and brilliant performance. Way to go Eli...
This audition is testament to the integrity of an artist's soul. A true artist that takes a part from his inside and pours that over his performance. 2021 now, I'll come back to it as long as I live or as long as they don't bring down CZcams.
I listen to this weekly. Over and over again. He has one of the best voices I have ever heard and can only hope to hear replace the auto tune on the radio. He is one of those people who doesn't need years of vocal coaching, a fancy routine or lit up stage to amaze an audience. Eli's voice is so captivating, not to mention his humility and adorable nature.
2:38 hit me like a punch to the chest. This is really what reality tv should be about. Truly talented people following their dreams, and being seen for who they are and what they can do. Eli, I hope you find all the happiness in the world, God bless.
THIS. This version by this guy in this moment is THE BEST version of these chords and these words... I have ever heard. 13+ years on and THIS is what I think of when I hear the word "Memphis".
Eli had become very ill, he is still trying to comeback, you can keep up with whats going on with him on his fb page, there was just a message from his mom this is what she said " A little update from the Mama. Eli is still dealing with some health issues. But, he practices singing every day and hopes someday to sing for you again. I can't wait."
You never judge a person the way the look or what happened in their life. Those people show inspiration to others that make there life truthful and happy!!!
He's definitely one of those acts you look back in AGT past and remember how amazing he really was. He was one of the best singer's they'll ever see. He was also the only singer i ever really liked on this show and would have liked to have seen won. I can't ever get enough of this audition.
I lovvvvveeee this mans voice! I was touched the first time I wacthed it on t.v. and every single time I listen to him. He has an incredible voice. He is easy on the eyes too.
hey eli ,,,,, believe it when i say ,,, your mom is not the only one that gets moved ,, , i'm old ,, and haven't heard anything like that in yrs , ,, could listen to him for ever ,, brings back music to LISTEN to .
He is the 2nd person, told me the story beautifully after CHER about Walking In Memphis. From Original Singer to so many talents tried. But none is close to this 2 personal! EliMattson Good Luck & God Bless you man.. Forever Diva Cher.
I love how Sharon is nearly in tears in the end of the song i've had the pleasure to have met Eli on many occasions mostly because he is from around the area that I live in right now I can truly say that he is an amazing musician he is a very very nice guy he is very friendly very cool to talk to, He has really cool stories not only stories that he tells by word but also through his music . It's too bad that he doesn't really play anymore.
He isn’t. After he got second place, he still got many deals from soney, and other corporations. He couldn’t sight with them because of past events from his childhood. Now he lives paycheck to paycheck. Very sad.
Eli, Eli, Eli...Where are you man? You are so fabulous. Your fans are looking for you. You are such a great talent. I truly loved watching your journey on AGT.
+Sean Hunt I suppose the religious associations are what brought you to that but I do hear what you meant but I feel this young lad has even more to offer !! KEEP LISTENING!!
Compare this type of music to the type of shit like niki minaj, one direction, justin bieber etc. He deserves to be more famous than all of them but no, we live in a new fucked up society that doesn't know what good quality music is.
Chakresh Singh I KNOW I’m so mad at the music industry today. All BS music mostly if not all mumble jumble crappy meaningless rap. How did we let this kinda talent go no where?
Why did I come back to this? It’s not saved. He pops up in my mind every once in awhile over the years. There’s gotta be a reason. Cause I’m not the only one.
There may be a reason....I just copied this from a comment above, a year ago:
"As of 2022, he's been struggling with some health issues and has been working with doctors to figure things out. He still performs on facebook every week (he had to step back from in person appearances). His passion is just as present now as it was then." He had a fund raiser and I hope he's doing better...Take Care
14 years and it is still one of the most memorable auditions to me.
me too brother
2021 and come back to this every year. The best audition of all time!
Yep
I agree 100 percent
Yes
Lmao are you smoking crack this guy butchered the song
Same here! 100%
This remains to this day, one of the best auditions I've ever seen. I always come back to this video. Incredible talent.
Agreed %100
Totally agree
To bad we don't hear anything from him
Agree
It was a travesty when they robbed this young man of the win. He was clearly the best on the show.
2020 and im still watching this
15 years later and this still gives me goosebumps.
He does live shows in door county all the time. Come check it out!
2022 and this still speaks to me. Eli sang this song as if it were his own.
2023. Me, too. I saw this in real time... Eli was my favorite to win. He made the finals. I hope he's doing well. Cheers
"ma'am i am tonight" gets me chills everytime!
Everytime
10yrs yet still remembering this song
I genuinely don't know what it is about this, but I still come back to it every so often after 12+ years, and it never loses quality. Whether it was the voice, persona, passion, whatever - there was just something on another level about this dude that I haven't heard since. Hope he's doing well and living the dream x
As of 2022, he's been struggling with some health issues and has been working with doctors to figure things out. He still performs on facebook every week (he had to step back from in person appearances). His passion is just as present now as it was then.
this is such a simple performance yet very moving - you can hear the optimism in his voice
the best version of 'Walking in Memphis' i have ever watched...he is full of talent
I can't believe how long it's been since this aired on television. Wow. I still come here every now and then throughout the years and listen to this. So amazing. I don't often listen to this type of music but it's very hard to not appreciate the talent that Eli has. I absolutely love this.
I love how at 3:18 he takes a couple of seconds to soak in and savor the crowd's reaction.
+Salice McCool thought the same.. that little smile and the sparkle in his eyes for that moment hit me...can't imagine how he felt!!
I always love to return to this particular video, simply because he has such a magnificent voice and stage presence.
Few artists who appear on Britains or Americas Got talent have natural raw talent.
Eli Mattson was a simply brilliant performer, a shame he did not win the competition but i bet he is making a living as a recording artist, talent like that is rare.
Eli is amazing, he is the one singer i have been looking for, for years. he has amazing talent and i agree and respect your comment :) i find he sounds like almost Default back in the early 200's but better
I have to agree he was and is brilliant. It's just a shame that people who deserve to win these types of shows never do
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+Peter Lewis I'm just seeing your comment on Oct 6, 2015--I just found out that Eli is no longer touring due to health issues. No other information was given.
I heard he stopped touring also for "health reasons". Sounds like a drug or alcohol problem to me. Shame to piss talent like that away.
I remember when I first saw him on AGT he just blew me away. Every time I go back and watch this now I get chills every single time. Hope he's doing well.
12years and still can't get over this talent ❤️2020
I watch this whenever I need to smile.
I agree w Sharon. The music industry is not always about the talent of the artists and it seems more and more it is about connections. This was a flawless and brilliant performance. Way to go Eli...
Forever my favorite audition
This audition is testament to the integrity of an artist's soul. A true artist that takes a part from his inside and pours that over his performance. 2021 now, I'll come back to it as long as I live or as long as they don't bring down CZcams.
Both Eli Mattson and Michael Grimm should be huge!
I love this guy. One word to describe this guy: gifted
He so nailed this song! I will always remember Walking in Memphis as Eli's song!
That voice is one of the most beautiful and heart-rending I have ever heard...
I listen to this weekly. Over and over again. He has one of the best voices I have ever heard and can only hope to hear replace the auto tune on the radio. He is one of those people who doesn't need years of vocal coaching, a fancy routine or lit up stage to amaze an audience. Eli's voice is so captivating, not to mention his humility and adorable nature.
2:38 hit me like a punch to the chest.
This is really what reality tv should be about. Truly talented people following their dreams, and being seen for who they are and what they can do. Eli, I hope you find all the happiness in the world, God bless.
when i need cheering up. here i am. thank you for being my support for the last 15 years.
This guy really went down in history,simply so pure and clean :')
Eli, best version of this song, ever. Thank you
THIS.
This version by this guy in this moment is THE BEST version of these chords and these words... I have ever heard.
13+ years on and THIS is what I think of when I hear the word "Memphis".
Edit* sorry 14+ years ago.😊
that goosebumpy weird but happy feeling you get when you find videos like this...videos of people overcoming and achieving their dreams
I am still watching this in 2019
And me, its one of the highlights of Americas Got Talent
Every time I hear this song, I am compelled to look and listen and watch Eli on AMT. He is a beautiful soul. His voice is so very emotive!
I keep coming back to listen to Eli. The best audition ever!
Eli, You are amazing. One of the best performers I've ever seen.
The best i have heard of this song!! WoW!!!!! What a singing!! What a voice!!!!!!!!!!
I love this guy! Still my favorite of all time! He is beyond talented. Where you at, Eli!?,
I had tears listening to this song!!! He sings from his heart. You can feel his story in his voice.
2023 here in Australia and have listened to this every year it's been on. Unbelievable
awesome he deserved totally to win the whole thing.
Totally agree
I'm still looking for his album... I'll continue to wait. I adore Eli so much. I really hope he made it.
Chasing Rabbits, isn't that his album? a quick google search did the trick.
+Darken Marr old but, he has at least 4. He is signed by Sony. Albums on Amazon. Previewing them now, and voice is great. :)
Hinata The A-Lister Really!? thank you! I'm so happy for him. :)
*****
Me too!
Eli had become very ill, he is still trying to comeback, you can keep up with whats going on with him on his fb page, there was just a message from his mom this is what she said " A little update from the Mama. Eli is still dealing with some health issues. But, he practices singing every day and hopes someday to sing for you again. I can't wait."
This guy is the greatest person and greatest person , he is sining with such emotions! i cant stop pressing replay button!
Special moment for the show, one of the best in my years of watching.
I feel every word he sings. Wow. Just wow.
Who's watching this incredible talent while Corona's thirds wave is coming..
That actually brought tears to my eyes. His voice is beyond beautiful!
watchin this in 2012...this was probably the best thing ive ever seen on america's got talent..i'll probably never forget it.
Why aren't people like he and Micheal Grimm signed? It's like this world doesn't want people with real talent.
MsHeart50 because it’s not about talent you don’t have to sing to be a famous singer look at mick jagger say no more
Because we live in a fuked up world obviously has you only just realised that ru stupid
because they don't use autotune
@@leehollebon3393 wow, way to be part of the problem by treating people like garbage. Says a lot about you...
Because talent isn't necessary in music anymore.
I love how his face lights up when he smiles.
Where are you, Eli? The world needs you!!
You never judge a person the way the look or what happened in their life. Those people show inspiration to others that make there life truthful and happy!!!
He's definitely one of those acts you look back in AGT past and remember how amazing he really was. He was one of the best singer's they'll ever see. He was also the only singer i ever really liked on this show and would have liked to have seen won. I can't ever get enough of this audition.
Hell, my hairs were standing up through the whole thing.
I wish I was this good.
I always check back on this guy to see what he is doing now. Such a great voice, I hope he has success in whatever life threw his way.
I lovvvvveeee this mans voice! I was touched the first time I wacthed it on t.v. and every single time I listen to him. He has an incredible voice. He is easy on the eyes too.
GOLDEN BUZZER ACT.
got to give him credit on a great cover
2023 and i’m still coming back to listen 🤩
hey eli ,,,,, believe it when i say ,,, your mom is not the only one that gets moved ,, , i'm old ,, and haven't heard anything like that in yrs , ,, could listen to him for ever ,, brings back music to LISTEN to .
He is the 2nd person, told me the story beautifully after CHER about Walking In Memphis. From Original Singer to so many talents tried. But none is close to this 2 personal!
EliMattson Good Luck & God Bless you man.. Forever Diva Cher.
Sharon Osborne should get him a performance gig on "The Talk" ~ one of the best talents to slip away after a talent program.
He was in an accident and had spinal injuries, he is trying to come back, check our his fb page for anything about him
I love how Sharon is nearly in tears in the end of the song i've had the pleasure to have met Eli on many occasions mostly because he is from around the area that I live in right now I can truly say that he is an amazing musician he is a very very nice guy he is very friendly very cool to talk to, He has really cool stories not only stories that he tells by word but also through his music . It's too bad that he doesn't really play anymore.
2023 I am here again Eli brother... you were flying on this day and I believe you're still flying today.
why does he look like a british Eminem XD
Best comment I ever seen!
great act anybody notice at 3:53 guy says oh f**k you lol
Where is Eli Today......I loved hearing him sing a play. I haven't watched this for years and still like it.
Iconic song with his own spin on it. At first I warried about the pace, but man, he NAILED it and made it his own.
I sincerely hope he's been doing well.
hes not he pretty much stop singing. its sad i remember when my sister came home with him to meet my dad and ma.
LILWEEZYFORPREZ stop saying lies on every comments damn
He isn’t. After he got second place, he still got many deals from soney, and other corporations. He couldn’t sight with them because of past events from his childhood. Now he lives paycheck to paycheck. Very sad.
I bet this dude sings the shit outta creed
Either that or Fuel.
his face is so expressive and he just delivers this so passionately. cant get over how humble he is as well
inne precious c:
Fantastic singer, moving story, and best of all he's modest. Modesty is a real virtue and is lost on too many people in the music industry today.
2019 someone ?
2020 :)
Still coming back in 2020. He now has some more songs out. Search CZcams and you will find them.
@@mlizonitz2418 thank you i go to take a look
Biggest robbery ever that he didn't win. My favorite ever.
Amazing singer! I have been watching this video for so long now, but end up watching it again! AMAZING!
Eli, Eli, Eli...Where are you man? You are so fabulous. Your fans are looking for you. You are such a great talent. I truly loved watching your journey on AGT.
Fierce eyes, kinda like Eminems
he face like eminem
gosh, THIS man has a voice like nobody else :) love to listen to him
109 people must be hard of hearing! This was awesome!
At 3:52,someone says:"MOTHERFUCKER" :)))))))))))))))))))))
lmao crazy
And then the David Hasselhoff says:"Well the crowd sure loves you" :)
Sounds just like Scott Stapp from Creed
+Sean Hunt I suppose the religious associations are what brought you to that but I do hear what you meant but I feel this young lad has even more to offer !! KEEP LISTENING!!
Eli Mattson, I hope you make it big, because if anyone should.....its you. God Bless you.
had tears in my eyes watching and hearing the way he sings so good
Compare this type of music to the type of shit like niki minaj, one direction, justin bieber etc. He deserves to be more famous than all of them but no, we live in a new fucked up society that doesn't know what good quality music is.
I hate that it's 240p!!!!
Who cares
I sing this song karaoke all the time and I have to say Eli did this 100 times better than I could ever do. Amazing bro.
Every time. Just wow!
It's Eminem
Prick
eminem?
he looks like he's ready to cry the whole time. He's so great!
I come back to this in my favorites every now and then. Great vocal and presence. I wish something more had happened for you. Hope you are doing well.
He rushed it. Credit due for his honesty
And y'know to be honest, I kinda wanna learn the song on piano so I can speed it up. I effin love it lol
nerves will get you every time
He has a nice voice but the singing and the harmony didn't seem to fit. The tempo seemed unstable - too much changes going on.
I have to say this is the best audition ive ever heard
My favourite days in life, are the ones when this memory pops up
It's been 11yrs but still amazing!!
Chakresh Singh I KNOW I’m so mad at the music industry today. All BS music mostly if not all mumble jumble crappy meaningless rap. How did we let this kinda talent go no where?
I can't get tired of this...
I've seen a lot of auditions, but this is one of my favourites...
i get chills every time I listen to this song...