If Tomorrow Never Comes by Kevin Skinner (His first audition on AGT 2009)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- I can't stop listening to this guy. I would love to see him go all the way. This is what this show should be about ... finding talent in places nobody else would notice. Kevin shows you don't have to be educated or rich to be someone special and admired.
I listen to Kevin's audition often, every day. There's so much more to witness here than him merely singing a tender song, while playing his guitar. He stood on stage, his humble self, until the moment he walked off. Even his goodbye wave to the audience is that of a humble, grateful man. No pretending he was someone or something else. His smile, the kindness in his eyes, in his voice, in his heart, all reflecting his gentle nature. True to his character, he sang a song about a man worrying about his loved one, if he were to die. Some laughed or snickered at him...at first. But the entire audience went dead silent when he sang; and then stood, cheered and applauded him when he finished. He was the winner of the Season finale....as well as of the heart of those who watched and listened to the simple message Kevin, unknowingly, shared with all of us. The expression on people's faces at the end says it all.
Such a great singer,who is laughing now...He is the real deal.❤️✝️💜☮️
Smiles, hello Pam 🌺 😊
He won!
Totally agree...I hate the judges that laugh at people before they even share their talent...disgusting....He is awesome and touches your heart...
Kevin's voice gives this song a depth and emotion that even the original could not, despite being a classic. His humility touches the heart even more.
How are you doing today! I hope it been a beautiful day today,?
AS A BLACK MAN BORN IN AMERICA, KEVIN SKINNER YOU GOT IT KEEP IT UP, LOVE YOU MY BROTHER
Wat heeft dat met jouw huidskleur te maken .Je bent een man geboren in de USA en anders niet , beetje raar wat je zegt
@@user-eh5td2ci9bAs a gay man, I agree with you. As someone who is 6'1", I disagree. As someone with blue eyes, I'm back to agreeing with you.
@@user-eh5td2ci9bI can’t speak for him, but I believe he meant it toward the Countty music. While there are some black people who like and sing Country, many others still prefer a different sound.
I have watched this video clip many times and everytime I shed a tear. A humble gentleman with a voice like no other.
Exactly what mankind is missing, a decent human being and what a voice.
He is a sinner just like the rest of us.
Still watching in 2024!
Outstanding. Not only talented, but he is humble, genuine, and Kevin sang from the heart. That was very moving.
Yes
When Kevin Skinner performs, he doesn't fool around, he goes straight for the heart. Wonderful performance Kevin.
The best and most sincere person I have ever heard perform! Amazing
Wow❤😢
Great singer and guitarist
He's really good.Plus it one of my favorite Garth Brooks.G
Omg what a beautiful voice!
Sad that everyone laughing at his job. Don't judge a book by his cover people did the same thing to Suzanne boyal they are both great artist pay the love forward be kind to people
Susan Boyle
I have no idea why anyone thinks that someone's looks, job, accent, intelligence has to do with singing talent. As for his accent, some of the smartest people I've had the privilege to work with have thick Arkansas accent. Many would just brush them off as being "hicks." They would be entirely wrong. This man sings beautifully.
Susan Boyle
That guys like Hank Williams he can singing Break Your Heart
They are not so much laughing at his job, more like it's a funny way to make one's living, and no one had heard you could have this as your profession!
Country music is a lyrical short story where the performer, the song, and the emotion can either wonderfully carry you along on the brief journey and have you tapping your feet, smiling, or giving thanks for some of the gifts in life we sometimes take for granted. Kevin Skinner's performance is a nice reminder of that.
3 cords and the truth 😊
Kevin Skinner you have done what in one song that most don't accomplish in a lot of songs you have in one song expressed the humanity that shows what makes you a good person that has grasped reality you Sir deserve the best of what life has to offer
When you're humble it doesn't matter what other people think of you even if they laugh at you, you will always stand out.....
Could not have said it better❤
The older I get ,the more I hear the meaning of a song.This one always moved me and he sang from the heart.
The love of his life must truly appreciate him , and love him . That was amazingly awesome . He has a rich country voice that connects to us all . All that love and appreciate it .
I still love this video after 3 years.....he just sings it from the heart...an honest performance...:)
So do I. Now it's April 2023.
I’m listening to this in 2023, and I watched the original audition!
Well said.
As I was listening to him again I just notice it’s only him playing his guitar.
Thanks
I was dozing off, after a hard day's work. Without looking, I just said he's going to win. My wife was crying and he won. My heart goes out to you, brother!
I can't pass this video by with out looking at it again and again, I love wathing the silence and captivness of every single person in that audience. he had them on the edge of their seats, and he had their hearts in his hand the whole way thru. you could hear it in his voice. the sincerity and the honestyl just flowed and filled the room. well done again and again Kevin God Speed. ECF
❤ his voice. Shame on people laughing at his job.
I was thinking the very same thing and I have commented about it before. Yes, Piers and Sharon should have been very embarrassed by how they acted towards him at the beginning. I have seen guys catching chickens, just like he was talking about and it's not an easy job. That's why I don't care so much for a lot of the "rich folks". They laugh at the "working" class folks and then show their stupidity by questions/comments such as was on here. I think David was not doing that when he asked how many chickens were caught, but was just interested in knowing. Folks like this have no clue as to what goes on in the real world, of the hard workers that actually keep this country going from day to day, if the sorry government doesn't get in the way!
@@stevecarmichael7000 There is a lot of truth in this comment because I can confirm it.
@@longrider241 Thank you, Longrider!!! I've watched this video many times and it makes me angry each time, to see them snicker and make fun of him. Kevin's performance was absolutely beautiful and could not have been done any better! I love genuine people, like him. And again, I have been in the chicken houses at night and watch them catching the chickens, 4 in each hand, just as he stated. They used red lights in the houses to keep the chickens calm so they could catch them. sadly, so many people go through and complete their life without ever knowing what goes on the real everyday world!
He made me download this song. I don't do country but starting to now and he was great
Yeah man country not this new crap old country is from the sweat blood n tears of heartbreak n struggles! I hope you do some old country research it’s RICH!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
He brought me to tears. What a nice voice and person. Thanks for sharing.🙏🏽😊
It’s a shame these judges take on the impressions they do when people come out and make staunch remarks, snicker and laugh at them, until they sing or perform then they realize what talents lies underneath. He was very touching and honest to listen to and he deserved a round of applause🙏🙏🌻
Smiles, hi Janet 🌺 😊
Sweet man…..Sweet!!!
It's all a game. Planned. Staged for entertainment.
I’m writing this as I’m grieving about my wonderful husband, Jerry. We were married 50 years shortly before he died. This song means soo much to me. Thank you for doing such a fantastic job. ❤
Hello 👋 I'm so sorry for your loss, How are you doing today! I hope it been a beautiful day today?
So you know he wants you to be strong, and know love never dies Your job is to find happiness alone, with memories to guide your way.
@@dylannaenzo9737 You're right, how are you doing?
Thank you all so much for your concern. I’m doing ok.
@@BlueDahlia006 You're welcome 🤗 it's good to know you're doing Ok, where are you from?
Just beautiful, lovely, wonderful.... Great job!!!! Give him a record deal!!!!!!! ❤❤❤😌😌😌... 🌹🌹🌹🌹.....
Smiles, absolutely beautiful Cynthia, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺 😊
That was a beautiful song...he was confident, in his own world. He didn't care what the audience thought of him, he just wanted to enjoy himself and share his talent with everyone. And I love that song...good luck Kevin💪💪
Smiles, absolutely beautiful Rita, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺 😊
This person was absolutely Amazing. I hope a record producer signs this man to a record deal. Because he deserves it. ❤
He won, and they did.
He sang from his heart and it showed…he’s got talent for sure. A real man up there doing his best. Hope he’s doing okay 👍
These are words we hope our loved ones know if we didn't get the chance to say them.🌹
❤
@@dennisward2571 🌹
He did such a beautiful job. This song always makes me cry 😢❤
A song from someone's heart can touch yours ❤
Smiles, absolutely beautiful Cathie, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺 😊
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😘🌺💐🌺💐💋💖🍺😘
That was one of the most emotional powerful and Authentic Auditions I have ever seen by a very humble genuine guy. and I wish Kevin all the best for his future
Congratulations Kevin,Congratulations, Kevin,God Bless You Always,.Good man,.
He’s fantastic don’t you just love the way people that judge on a persons appearance ? He’s a very lovely and genuine person He did a great job
Smiles, hello Dianne 🌺 😊
Wonderful voice and song. He was a total suprise. Loved it,.
Beautiful, so natural and effortless ❤ 🇬🇧
One of the best performances of all time.
I keep coming back to this. 😊
TRUE!
I first heard this audition a week ago and I've come back to it every day. Kevin is not just a great musician, he is a great guy. He sings from the heart!
This guy is a perfect example of don't judge a book by its cover
His "cover" is just fine and normal in 2023!
@@d.j.7069 Yes, they want to be snide about his appearance and speech and then pretend to be surprised he has a great voice.
Not everybody could become a judge.
It was a joke. Relax..
Of course, everyone judges a book by it's cover. It's a fact of life.
Just love this, watched many many times , lost count😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Go head on Kevin with your bad self. He sings from the heart and soul you can feel the emotions from within. I don't know why people were laughing growup! He brings you into the song. Amazing!!!
Sharp Kev. Well done for not taking the clowns seriously. You such a humble man ,God bless SA 🇿🇦
Kevin never gave up on his dream. He is a great example of dreaming big no matter how hard it may be! Good luck everyone dream big !
I could listen to his voice all day. It is soothing to my soul
God Bless him and pray he has much success in life!!
Amazingly beautiful voice and big heart. I still love to hear his voice. Where is he now.
Smiles, absolutely beautiful Theresa, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺 😊
@@georgemelvin588 Good. Thanks for asking.
@@theresathuo7381 you're welcome. It's really nice hearing from you, where are you chatting from?
A perfect slap in the face of judges....what a sublime performance
My emotions are working overtime.
Hairs standing up on my arms, tears in my eyes - WHAT a performance!!!!
Incredible vocals, but let's acknowledge the impeccable guitar playing.
Tears roll down my face .....really touching performance.
Smiles, hi Maggie 🌺 😊
Kevin is real! One of the good ones! If you all were this good, nothing else matters!❤❤❤
Don't know why I got tears in my eyes. As a farm boy myself, I feel what Kevin feels. God bless him!
What a beautiful song "If Tomorrow Never Comes", first heard it sung by Ronan Keating. Kevin Skinner's country voice certainly does it justice.... Thank you so much for sharing this with us and the world.
Guitar playing is awesome - and his voice kicks arse - he kicked everyones pre conceptions out of the ball park - brilliant !!!
❤Thank_You for being a Great Human being in Today's Messed up World ❤ I live in New Zealand. Thank You for Singing
I miss this guy. People can be so cruel at times for judging others. He suffers from some kind of depression, i believe & he no longer sings. God Bless him always. From 🇨🇦 with love❤
Shows that everyone deserve much love and also capable to love much regardless of how people judge you from your looks. Simply Great.
one of my fav of all bgt and agt auditions, come back time after time, what a voice, "never judge a book by the cover" apply's here
If they haven't learned yet, everyone has value and some more than others when you just open the book and look inside. This is a professional quality musician.
My mother always told her children to never judge a book by its cover.
It's not about what you look like or what you do for a living. It's who you are inside that counts. And as Sharon said, he is a lovely person, with a fantastic voice I may add.
Sharon laughed at him when she first saw him. Made me so angry.
When you see the dumbfounded and stunned looks on the audiences' faces, you know you just put out a masterpiece performance where you took your listeners on a blissful, but sad, journey into their heart and soul with those powerful lyrics........and brought us ever so elegantly into your musical realm, so I just want to say, 'thank you' for that!! This was truly special!!
Yes, Brian. It was truly special. I couldn't have expressed it better.
amazing- loved what kevin did- tony- great job brother
You know there are people who can lift you up with the way they sang
@@babypittie973 Hello Baby Pittie, yes, I absolutely agree! I have seen and heard plenty of performers who can elicit massive amounts of emotion and intensity in the way they perform! I simply commented on Kevin's specific performance here!
One of the greatest performances I have had the pleasure to watch. I researched further. So great and at the same time so sad. God bless you and keep you. May the world hear your voice again. Mervyn Nel Author.
the best ~ emotion too much to contain. FANTASTIC touch, humble presentation, total understatement of inherint talent.
Just great…👊🔥
I'm Crying after all this time. This Performance was Awesome. Glad you brought it back.👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍
Yeah well how are you doing today Katherine
Sung from the heart, goes to show a book is not just the cover it’s the pages in between, could see this touched Piers
Hats Off ur Country Artist, Man Great Voice, & Performance 🌺💐👍🍺
All great souls are unassuming. He perfectly fits in. unassuming.
Where are you Kevin Skinner? I miss you with all my heart😢. You are such a Gem. From: Canada with love❤
Superb performances, lovely voice, just simply the best.
And the thought crosses my mind
If I never wake in the morning
Would she ever doubt the way I feel
About her in my heart
If tomorrow never comes
Will she know how much I loved her
Did I try in every way to show her every day
That she's my only one
And if my time on earth were through
And she must face this world without me
Is the love I gave her in the past
Gonna be enough to last
If tomorrow never comes
So tell that someone that you love
Just what you're thinking of
If tomorrow never comes.
Don't know what these folks were laughing about. Chicken catchers are hard working people. They travel to chicken farms and catch the ones ready to be harvested. They quite literally catch thousands and thousands in a day. I know this to be true because I know a chicken farmer. These people help put the food on your table! I am sure God loves them whether they can sing or not!
I have done it yes 4 birds in each hand one slide your arms back and be ready to slide it with arm and hands heading forward again for the last and final bird hard heavy work kills your shoulders and back
Not only that, but Kevin stated what he did for a living in a matter-of-fact way. No shame. Nor should there be. He comes across as genuine as one can be. Quite obviously, this man wears his heart on his sleeve. He also played his guitar quite well.
At least he's got a job and working
They no nothing about common workers in our land.
Kevin is a classic example that real talent can't be judged by appearance
Everyone is judged by their appearance because you just did by what you pointed out.
@@alicewonderland8706 Yes unfortunately you are correct Simon Cowell did it with Susan Boyle,
Johnathon & Charlotte, Paddy & Nico to mention a few. and passes scathing remarks to other judges as they arrive on stage and after an astonishing performance he is as sweet as honey to the contestants
He's a legend 🎉🎉in every way God Bless you my Bro!!!
Never judge a book by its cover,sung from the heart,an emotional performance 1❤1
You sound like a bot.
Totally fantastic! I was a musician half my life As well as a singer and I think that he did an outstanding job.And his guitar playing is really great!
This is the best cover for this song I have heard. I am a Garth Brooks fan. Awesome job !!! The Mrs.
He sang this WAY better than Garth could even dream of
@@leslieclark9285 Maybe not way better. But, he did sing it well, as I type these words, looking through teary eyes.
Very rare when you get somebody who sings a song that is better than the original artist.
I lost my husband of 48 years in 2022 and saw Kevin ‘s audition after my loss. It brought me to tears, yes his love has been enough and is enough until we meet again in heaven. I didn’t know the song before I am sorry to say but it is wonderful. I pray Kevin to will do well and may The Lord bless him. Thank you Kevin Skinner and Garth Brooks.
Every time I watch this great performance I become emotional. It really can’t get much better than this!
This man has real heart, great performance.
Oh how pretty this is! His voice is wonderful singing this song! Love love love it! 💕💕💕💕
Thank you Kevin. I lost my love almost two years ago to Covid. The words to this song is what I have in my heart.
To Denise- I’m at pease that you went before me. I didn’t realize that it would be this hard. Maybe I will see you soon. Miss you.
Love you.
❤
Love you Kevin Skinner...you have an awesome voice..
I never liked Pierce Morgan pompous ass
Silence start when they here an emotional and legit talent from a genuine man.
Love this song and he sings it beautifully
Yes you are right Judith , have you listen to Don Williams?
Good delivery from the heart
Poultry work has paid my bills and fed my family for years. And this guy can sing
A song from someone's heart can truly touch yours.❤
I wish Kevin was still performing, he has an exceptional talent
It’s been 14 years since I first heard this man lovely voice
Where is he
Watching From Lagos Nigeria For The First Time Ever. Waoooo What A Voice. Am Teary Eyes Already. God Damn And Am 51yr Old Man(Can You Imagine That 😂😂). Hope He's Doing Great In The Country Music World.
Well done, so many can not play a musical instrument and sing!
He did both excellently.
Great personality and even a greater voice. Loved your performance.
Brilliant performance of a great song!!
One Word INCREDIBLE !!!👍
Wake up people don't judge people !!!! GOD FORGIVE YOU !!!!!
How beautiful he sings, so emotional ❤❤ just shows how much we should not judge by the outer cover
I don't listen to country music, but his guitar playing is the most beautiful I've ever heard.
My grandmother always taught me we are all talented in some way and Never judge a book by its cover because no one is more better or less than you life is what you make it my gran was a wonderful woman and I miss her every day ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
sounds like a wise woman...may grandmother r.i.p.
Wow, this song meant so much during dark days and now we’re on the other side, fighting new battles. I’m still one call away with the lord of lords behind me. We’ve got this.
The arrogance of the two judges was unnerving, but he totally embarrassed them for their poor pre judgement, by not only singing and playing this song perfectly and even better than Garth Brooks, imho...but, he was also very kind and gracious towards them as they praised him...he's the real deal and real good dude...well done, you chicken catching, unemployed farmer...!!! All the best to you both now and in the future...I hope to see you accomplish some really big things in the musical world...🎉🎉🎉
Exactly 💯
This guy is awesome. Man you nailed it perfectly. Yeah don't judge a book by its cover..💪✊
You just judged the book by it's cover. Hypocrite. 😀
Love this men ❤ it takes so many years since his first appearence with his humble and a beautiful voice no wonder his the winner 😍
Beautiful song.
Beautifully performed.