WINNER of American Idol 2023 Iam Tongi ALL Performances!

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    @top10talent  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

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  • @shelbeeray
    @shelbeeray 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8799

    He is the first winner I’ve seen who seems to have genuinely connected with his competitors and cares about them. He’s a beautiful soul. It isn’t an act with him. He is a gentle soul and I love seeing someone like him win.

    • @lisatowner5407
      @lisatowner5407 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +121

      Amen 😂 omg I cried through that Whole video ! The ❤matches the voice 👌

    • @2011birch
      @2011birch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

      You nailed it 👍

    • @beaconlight4720
      @beaconlight4720 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      if he can't control his weight, i just can't imagine how gross his room is gonna be

    • @mariadeavila7072
      @mariadeavila7072 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +198

      ​@beaconlight really???? what's the need for the hate?.......

    • @kadijatumvkargbo5564
      @kadijatumvkargbo5564 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mariadeavila7072 cause people like him refuse therapy and lack morals

  • @jimfox9719
    @jimfox9719 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3031

    The best singers don't just share their voice, they share their souls.

    • @miracleesin4045
      @miracleesin4045 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      This comment should be framed!

    • @Marzci0
      @Marzci0 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      A thumbs up wasn't enough. 🤝

    • @randommf3549
      @randommf3549 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Si

    • @reharepahi9565
      @reharepahi9565 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More like 'sell'

    • @sarahsunshinepeay8731
      @sarahsunshinepeay8731 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well said

  • @JayG_
    @JayG_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +601

    Can we also take a moment to appreciate how much of a professional James Blunt was. He held the space for Ian and pulled him back, incredible.

    • @zmkelly
      @zmkelly 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      it was also kind of sweet to see them struggle to finish the song. You could see how much it meant to them

    • @cloudydaez
      @cloudydaez 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@zmkelly with all due respect to James Blunt as an artist but whenever he sings this song he scares me. When Iam sang this song I felt it in the very depths of my soul. A persons experiences can change a song and that’s what Iam did

    • @azymusxiii6781
      @azymusxiii6781 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@cloudydaezI think the song is just too high for his vocal range

  • @Krishnasarda85
    @Krishnasarda85 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +156

    This boy is an angel in disguise. No pretense at all. He is far beyond any competition, just a pure soul

  • @rboss5919
    @rboss5919 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1470

    All the respect in the world to James Blunt for effortlessly stepping in when Iam got overwhelmed and soothing him back into it. Only time American Idol has ever made me cry.

    • @Kayyllar
      @Kayyllar 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

      And you can feel the emotion in both of their voices. It’s beautiful.

    • @pabiedaisy8164
      @pabiedaisy8164 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      Dude! Absolute kindness. What a great guy

    • @aaronnumbers6275
      @aaronnumbers6275 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I know right! Leave it to James Blunt!

    • @ChristineNacino
      @ChristineNacino 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      😅😅😊😊😅😅😮 45:18 45:19

    • @NomadX0001
      @NomadX0001 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      When he said "you can feel my had on your arm" and he had his hand on his arm comforting him broke me.

  • @DanteKenchi
    @DanteKenchi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1003

    He instantly won this show at his first audition, what a great voice 👍Rip Rodney, you be proud of your son.

    • @Zhen_Jess520
      @Zhen_Jess520 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Agree! 🌺

    • @kikidelarosa851
      @kikidelarosa851 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ❤Yes!!

    • @billzjr222
      @billzjr222 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Damn right. I'm here tearing up cause I lost my big bro 2 years ago and he looks like him. So it hit me hard man.

    • @madistets.7549
      @madistets.7549 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this show was fixed.

    • @beaualoevv
      @beaualoevv 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      lmao every time someone mentions a passing . they get a free pass & should win the show. you braindead people

  • @cie56
    @cie56 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    I really cried when he sang together with James Blunt.

  • @lizfei4448
    @lizfei4448 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +135

    The performance Iam Tongi did with James Blunt is so powerful--one of the greatest performances on this show.

  • @JessS-ty1nl
    @JessS-ty1nl 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +785

    I got tired of seeing mainly belters and twangers on all the singing competition shows. Then Iam comes along like a breath of fresh air. Just singing a song simply with emotion and a beautiful voice. We need more singers like this!

    • @oliveoyl1802
      @oliveoyl1802 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      Yes quite tired of the big voices 😐

    • @craftycrafter1960
      @craftycrafter1960 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      He is a real story teller and I am so glad he won!

    • @wxkat
      @wxkat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      I also love how he brought Island music along for the ride. America got to see a part of Hawaii that few people outside the state probably would have known otherwise.

    • @cassandrafearn3820
      @cassandrafearn3820 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Ikr...I love this guy

    • @wxkat
      @wxkat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @@agnesvalera6737 He puts just enough power in his voice to show what he can do while keeping it tender enough to draw us in without having to sacrifice one for the other. After years of having competitors try to sing like Mariah Carey or Freddie Mercury because that’s what we’ve been conditioned to expect, we get someone who sings more like Bruddah Iz. And that’s what the show needed.

  • @ryangreer6927
    @ryangreer6927 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +739

    When he said he doesn’t cry because he misses his dad but because he could hear him harmonizing along crushed my soul

    • @lesley5547
      @lesley5547 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes this opened the food gates for me

    • @debbieknight2677
      @debbieknight2677 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      YES SING IT IAM, YOU ARE SO AMAZING !!! I LOVE YOUR VOICE ❤❤❤ AND YOUR SONGS
      ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @zorrie-mareecernusco4092
      @zorrie-mareecernusco4092 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes meee too... sooo beautiful. ❤

    • @mojo3708
      @mojo3708 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Damn 😢

    • @nelsontan9967
      @nelsontan9967 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Iam, your Dad's with you man... ❤

  • @BostonGrl79
    @BostonGrl79 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    I am so glad that this boy won! In the beginning of the show, I knew he was going to win. There was something about this boy.

  • @CNCPHD
    @CNCPHD 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +255

    Finally, its been a long time since there was a legitimately soulful artist that didn't seem full of themselves. Also, I'm thrilled for his mother. I can't image how proud she is. I can't image...

    • @CNCPHD
      @CNCPHD 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      If he re-releases this song as an acoustic, he may very well break some sales/streaming records. Also, can we note that despite the emotion... he played the guitar absolutely flawlessly. Second nature. And for those who thought he was a sympathy pick... listen to this entire reel. He didn't miss a note, a string, or a moment. This is as good a talent on this show since La'Portia.
      Also, my opinion is that he out-sung the artist on his own song. 🤷🏾‍♂

    • @JoshSmith-vt6pz
      @JoshSmith-vt6pz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't hear much soul.

  • @masterpepz19
    @masterpepz19 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +927

    No belting, no riffs and runs, just pure soul! Awesome individual! That's true talent!

    • @charliecook59
      @charliecook59 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Except for when he belts 😂

    • @kioshiro482
      @kioshiro482 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No belt could possibly fit that

    • @Mark-99999
      @Mark-99999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      @@kioshiro482you seen insecure!! Get help!!

    • @priskruger314
      @priskruger314 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@kioshiro482 boring world it would be w everyone the same. This young man is beautiful and majestic. This is called viking body type. I remember seeing a young women w this type of body. Large calves large angles large underarms and wrists. I was blown away by her beauty. I was a child and she showed me that every size is beautiful. Britney also has this bodytype. They can train and slim down and be more muscular than regular people will ever be. Learn about the bodytypes. He is a mesomorph. The endomorph is the peartype and the ectomorph is the thin slender type. Learn to see the beauty of each type.

  • @tevolo817
    @tevolo817 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1152

    So proud of this kid. His grandpa helped me in the island of Tonga to come to school in Hawaii. Lots of love n respect. IAM SO PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR MOM.

  • @Grump.y-OldMan
    @Grump.y-OldMan หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Dude could sing anything. Just a beautiful voice, tone and control. I pray he has the best life, stays humble and knows his Father is with him every step! God Bless you!

  • @timholubowitch9097
    @timholubowitch9097 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    Never watched these shows at all. But this kid popped up in a youtube short. I watched and cried. I love this kid. I hope the best for him. Hes a great soul.

  • @midam_aromi
    @midam_aromi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +738

    The singer who doesn’t have to scream or shout at the top of his lungs to impress the audience but his pure talent and connection with the crowds do the work 👏🏼

    • @NathanDibben
      @NathanDibben 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Post a video of you singing lol

    • @SweetyD2023
      @SweetyD2023 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@NathanDibben
      Why do you want him/her to post a video of him/her singing? I say him/her because I don't know if this person is a man or woman. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪

    • @viralviruz8694
      @viralviruz8694 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Nothing wrong with screaming and singing it's different, and even this guy was screaming in between but ig you can't differentiate

    • @AXx-yw2sb
      @AXx-yw2sb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The commentor that doesn't need to put any intelligence into their comment to make a comment.

    • @skrullboy9019
      @skrullboy9019 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NathanDibben dawg he was complimenting him sped

  • @ssac9285
    @ssac9285 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2207

    Don’t understand why some people complained that he won. He has a beautiful, beautiful voice and his emotions are so heartwarming. I am so glad he WON! Well deserved.

    • @anitamuhammad8285
      @anitamuhammad8285 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +227

      Many people hate purity

    • @ruelbalabbo4009
      @ruelbalabbo4009 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

      ​@@anitamuhammad8285yeah your right

    • @RatIceCream
      @RatIceCream 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +96

      Where are people complaining? He seemed like the overwhelming most popular singer on the show

    • @Plus_Red
      @Plus_Red 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      American Idol is still a thing?

    • @anneliolsson31
      @anneliolsson31 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      He is FANTASTIC!!!! 🌿🙏🌿💖🌿

  • @Imac7065
    @Imac7065 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    You can see his evolution from terrified lost son to full grown man in this video.... I had never heard of Iam before watching this video.... but I already know he's the best American Idol contestant of all time.

    • @crystalbluewaters
      @crystalbluewaters หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He's my top 1 overall & willie spence 2nd (may willie RIP), with ruben studdard at 3rd all time AI favorite male singers. I watch many music competitions, but have never watched & connected to other contestants as i did with iam. His choices in songs was like a roadmap of his life & soul, they always had meaning. Rodney may he rest in peace, was more than a great father. He was a teacher who gave his son the tools to pave his path. I cant wait to follow his journey. This young man is extraordinary, talented & special.

    • @Grammichal
      @Grammichal 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@crystalbluewaters Your comment is insightful and beautiful. 🕊️🤍🙌🏼

  • @user-ep1tg4qj2y
    @user-ep1tg4qj2y 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Wow, a voice straight from heaven. Thank you Father for this young man.

  • @gmc911er
    @gmc911er 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +566

    For him to close his eyes every time he sees his dad harmonizing along. Such a beautiful effect 😭

    • @dabull1298
      @dabull1298 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      His Father has most definitely lifted Him UP and is Always with Him ....His Father is living his dream Through his Son

    • @M.RidhoAntono
      @M.RidhoAntono 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Salam kenal saya dari indo indonesia
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    • @Barbara-pu9fh
      @Barbara-pu9fh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He makes you see how proud his father is !! Tears of happiness from the sky’s up above

  • @Kae_One
    @Kae_One 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +448

    As a grown ass man this whole thing made me tear up... absolute legend 👌🍻

    • @JoshuaTovo
      @JoshuaTovo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Are you a grown ass man or bigger than he is?

    • @sodipetobby5
      @sodipetobby5 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yea me too

  • @kasunabeysinghe8910
    @kasunabeysinghe8910 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Making a man cry with a pure male voice just like that deserves a grammy, oscar or more…

  • @totzton
    @totzton 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    This song is a MASTERPIECE sung by someone who gave justice to its mesning😢😢😢... Thank you James Blunt

  • @iamrekinafong
    @iamrekinafong 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +836

    He's an old soul in this modern world. His voice calms me, and you can really feel the emotions the song wants to bring.

    • @tamaikomays4040
      @tamaikomays4040 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Yes, his voice is very mellow and calming. You just close your eyes and be taken away.

    • @Firestar511
      @Firestar511 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      He’s God’s gift for these desperate times we’re living in. He’s a message of ❤️ LOVE and HOPE to us.

    • @jmjm1920
      @jmjm1920 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ❤🙏 I'm on repeat 😊

    • @randommf3549
      @randommf3549 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      D

    • @randommf3549
      @randommf3549 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Si

  • @henrylazarde8967
    @henrylazarde8967 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +826

    It’s not his voice.
    It’s his way to connect with others.
    It’s very unique.
    He’s a different animal.
    Absolutely amazing.

    • @superman35335
      @superman35335 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Not his voice?

    • @Amiright-zg5gd
      @Amiright-zg5gd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      nah man i think his voice fits those other parts with the context, so i would rephrase it as not just the voice that won it, it was everything

    • @georgedazo58
      @georgedazo58 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Exactly.. even James blunt & Hawaiian Legend Jack Johnson say it’s hard to describe Iam .. He just has something special about him..He’s different than we’ve seen💯💪💯💪🔥🔥🔥

    • @Failp0p
      @Failp0p 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Animal.. u are so bad at this = =

    • @wxkat
      @wxkat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Oliver Steele said in a recent interview that he pegged Iam to win back during Hollywood Week, before he knew anything about Iam’s dad Rodney other than Rodney was the one who got him into music. Oliver said what he saw about Iam that set him apart from everyone else was how he could hear Iam’s love of people, music, and culture in every song he sang. And it was identifiable from the first note.

  • @jamess.931
    @jamess.931 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    God that first one always gets me, its the first time someone singing truly hits me in the feels that fast. You can just feel it in your soul as soon as he starts singing

  • @crystalbluewaters
    @crystalbluewaters หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Solo or in duets/groups, there is no mistaking Iams voice & you can pick it out instantly yet its so versatile that it blends so easily with others as well. That is prodigy-esque musicianship & pure unfiltered talent. His voice is like his soul, the calm in the storm & sun breaking apart the clouds, yet when he lets loose it hits like a ton of bricks straight to the heart. Humble, kind, compassionate. His song choices were like a roadmap to his soul as each held special meaning to him & his family. Have never felt a connection like this to other contestants & have watched many music shows, as i have with Iam. Wishing him all the best on his journey. His parents raised a beautiful son major respect to rodney & lillie, and rodney was a wonderful teacher too giving his son the tools to build his own path.

  • @jacklynfernandez7555
    @jacklynfernandez7555 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +561

    I'm at the bus and ugly crying because this man really hits my soul🥺 I'm so glad that he won, he truly deserves to be heard.

    • @GregsWhiskyGuide
      @GregsWhiskyGuide 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Same here

    • @annemccurry2125
      @annemccurry2125 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh my god

    • @slaybunny254
      @slaybunny254 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too😢

    • @Baz274Music
      @Baz274Music 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      haha ugly crying 😂. I haven't heard that expression before. Yeah I agree tho, his first song monster does hit you hard.

    • @jalopytan
      @jalopytan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      we should get together.

  • @allysongenzer849
    @allysongenzer849 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +593

    His duet with the other guy when his guitar busted- that was true brotherhood. The way the other guy talked and interacted with him was priceless. ❤️

    • @zt2577
      @zt2577 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      Yup, there's no competition between them at all! Just genuine support and care for him.

    • @AHuri505
      @AHuri505 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Did the battery in the pre amp die?

    • @Bluesphan
      @Bluesphan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      @@AHuri505 The way they described that it was "cutting in and out" makes me think there was a faulty connection somewhere... Glad that they were eventually able to get it fixed for him - there's some magic in that guitar!

    • @alexanderblusch5320
      @alexanderblusch5320 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      the absolutly heartbreaking moment was the duet with james blunt, you could feel how much it meant to him.

    • @stephaniekiyosaki3856
      @stephaniekiyosaki3856 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      That was Oliver Steele, who became his best friend. Their duets are magical.

  • @kevintse2870
    @kevintse2870 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I love how humble he was that he didn't think he would make it into the top 24.

  • @BTSFANATIC
    @BTSFANATIC 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    He definitely connected with all the songs. It goes right through your soul.

  • @amadahycatori6198
    @amadahycatori6198 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +391

    Dad Rodney, you did a great job raising this kid! We are all proud of him. I'm sure you are too ❤

    • @michaelbracken1714
      @michaelbracken1714 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      My thoughts exactly

    • @Please.......
      @Please....... 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@michaelbracken1714 agreed

  • @pberar1984
    @pberar1984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +273

    Everytime he performs he doesn't sing. He opens up his heart and soul and allows us to have a little peek at them. ❤

    • @eli3107
      @eli3107 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yes! His voice take u places

    • @Bakanokotosuruna666
      @Bakanokotosuruna666 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Pretty much!

    • @vibez2806
      @vibez2806 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      he is definitely going to be the next Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, they have a similar voice. its very calming

  • @waynemarcum3519
    @waynemarcum3519 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Definition of singing with your soul. He is amazing!

  • @user-hg2wd6wy8r
    @user-hg2wd6wy8r 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    There will never be another American idol like iam he is a legend in his time no one can come close love him ❤

  • @andrewbird6267
    @andrewbird6267 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +998

    Man, I wasn't expecting to cry when I clicked on this video, my Dad was also called Rodney, he passed last year. There's no way I could try sing this song all the way through without breaking down. Massive well done to Iam

    • @slamminsammy941
      @slamminsammy941 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Sorry you lost your dad man ! I lost mine 10 years ago , nothing harder then losing a good dad !! Hope your doing well , and making ur dad proud like I am to mine. That’s all we can do !

    • @guilherme8930
      @guilherme8930 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Tem gente que ainda acredita. Inocentes

    • @rochellasmith8746
      @rochellasmith8746 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      So sorry for your loss. Blessings and hugs to you

    • @joecreamer4584
      @joecreamer4584 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      youre making him proud man

    • @Caperhere
      @Caperhere 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I’m sorry.

  • @josperericson3240
    @josperericson3240 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +419

    He not only relies on a good voice but has real sincerity and deep appreciation

  • @thaddeusdoodnath545
    @thaddeusdoodnath545 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    “Sound of silence” that part hits each time

  • @user-kg7wp9sm1d
    @user-kg7wp9sm1d 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This young man has a gigantic heart full of love and it spills out when he makes music!

  • @bdubsmusclepakk
    @bdubsmusclepakk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +290

    Damn. I am a guy who does not cry at all. This guy had me crying after he started singing the first line. Wow

    • @iparzzz
      @iparzzz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Same bro like wtf.

    • @iparzzz
      @iparzzz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      That audition song got me so bad, damn.

    • @drobins82
      @drobins82 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Same 🤝🏾

    • @rjtaglis6644
      @rjtaglis6644 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Agree this is my first time Crying only At IAM Tongi❤😢

    • @Jerbear67
      @Jerbear67 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I cry when dogs die ie old yeller and when Ian sings.

  • @TexyHampp
    @TexyHampp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +683

    The last time I cried was 1975 when my dad passed away. I am 65 now. I’ve conquered the monster. His singing made me cry in the inside.

    • @d_teex09x44
      @d_teex09x44 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      He elicits so much emotion and purity in his music that it's hard not to keep the tears away ❤

    • @sitarastern2295
      @sitarastern2295 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Everybody who lost his father cried. Me too

    • @yosefasmare7931
      @yosefasmare7931 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      My Dad is still alive, but the song and his voice makes me cry

    • @mikeellchuk3787
      @mikeellchuk3787 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Crying isn't a monster. Its okay to feel emotion as a man. Its nice to see this ideology dying with the boomers.

    • @MonsterGains96
      @MonsterGains96 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It’s okay to show emotions, love and passion are not weaknesses but strengths

  • @robert615moore7
    @robert615moore7 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    This man has a voice of an angel.

  • @DJ_SquallYT
    @DJ_SquallYT 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    After his performance on his home digs his confidence shifted. It was great to see the journey. Paying tribute to the local hawaiian music industry to the crowd, and witness the crowd blow up near the end was crazy

  • @Generalwolfy24
    @Generalwolfy24 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    i have never seen a contestant so damn likeable and so amazing at the same time.

  • @voasary4831
    @voasary4831 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +543

    Dude, this guy is just a tears and chills machine, his voice is just like whisper, not too loud and not too low, make you feel better and comfortable, but he connects you to his feelings deep in the guts.

    • @amitlal4979
      @amitlal4979 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yo deeep in the guts 😂

    • @KelsJay-jt3ni
      @KelsJay-jt3ni 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      This kids amazing

    • @nomusicnolife3447
      @nomusicnolife3447 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I could not find better words than yours to express what I feel listening to this talented young man. Greetings from Belgium ❤

    • @deniseperry6663
      @deniseperry6663 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes he soothes my tired soul..

  • @daynabeyer3620
    @daynabeyer3620 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Loved Iam from Day 1. He touched my heart not just because I am from Hawai'i. His humble nature, his God given gift to sing from his heart reaches in and grabs you. We've been watching Idol for years, and we were moved to vote for the first time. Iam's voice transcends to us that gives shows us love and gives us hope. Aloha & Mahalo Rodney & Lily for raising up a fine child of God. I am still moved by Iam every time I hear him sing. Me ke Aloha, Iam.

  • @radek_riverside
    @radek_riverside 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I could hear this guy on repeat al day long and i still be crying on some songs each time

  • @jameshensley4181
    @jameshensley4181 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +439

    I'm a 42yr old grown man who just cried like a 5yr old little girl. I started about 1/4 of the way through and didn't stop for a couple of mins after it was over.😢😢😢 His voice is amazing and so full of emotion you kinda heartless if you don't cry.😢😢😢 This man totally has me in my feels 100%.

    • @brendabryant7484
      @brendabryant7484 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      You should cry more often it refreshing the soul

    • @dadsskateshop9733
      @dadsskateshop9733 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Good to know I wasn't the only one.

    • @BecciBex
      @BecciBex 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Crying isn’t just for girls. Crying shows bravery and vulnerability, you should do it more

    • @spencerwiltse2855
      @spencerwiltse2855 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Ugh Damn I put my sun glasses on to hide it but the tears made it down my face lol this video killed me

    • @Silverpup67
      @Silverpup67 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hear ya

  • @flavigne5120
    @flavigne5120 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +365

    This season steps up from every other season since day one. Never cried so much, never enjoyed so much, this season has awaken in me feelings never thought I had. katie, Luke and Lionel are also standing up front of any other judges. I really lift my hat and bow to this edition, we needed this after the past 3 years of suffering , and the downfall of our political nonsense, where we need to fight for our democracy. God Bless You All.

    • @leroy_gankinz
      @leroy_gankinz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'm not crying ur crying

    • @dabull1298
      @dabull1298 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Fantastic I'm Very Proud of This Young Man He deserves the Win..... Loving Hawaii 👈🏼🥰😂

    • @VampyNatural
      @VampyNatural 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wut

  • @wiseowl179
    @wiseowl179 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The other contestants didn’t have a hope this year no matter how good they were. Iam’s dad cleared the heavenly runway for Iam to fly high and soar above them all! God bless you young man! May we listen to you sing for many years to come🙏🤗❤️🌺

  • @leeyongjie-dc3fw
    @leeyongjie-dc3fw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    who cuts onions here..... u always make me remind of my dad... do your best bro..... love you dad......

  • @RFL711
    @RFL711 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +162

    Im a grown man, waiting for the train, never heard of him but god damn I’m crying like never before.
    This guy just hits your soul.
    Monsters is like written for HIM!
    God bless his soul

  • @seanedgar164
    @seanedgar164 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    God that duo with James was ROUGH, so much emotion and struggle for both of them! You can tell they're singing from the heart 😭

  • @nahnope6561
    @nahnope6561 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    His voice is just so magical!!! Beautiful voice!! He made me cry so much 😢😢

  • @makelifematter1896
    @makelifematter1896 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The world needs more like you young man you Angel daddy is there next to you and always will be❤❤❤❤

  • @Rmflucas
    @Rmflucas 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +386

    Ive lost my father about 12 years now. I can talk about it, look at photos, all without a problem, not a single tear drop, not because i didnt love my father, but because i fully understand the "circle", or at least i thought i understood... Until i saw this guy sing the 1st song for the audition... (As a portuguese, i dont see American Idol, so i randomly on my daily journey on youtube end in here) and i was not able to hold the tears... i did not cry for this matter, for years... Music as this power, i dont no...

    • @pinatisolo3780
      @pinatisolo3780 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      well sais. Respect you you.

    • @Dukesmokey
      @Dukesmokey 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      It’s easy to not think about it but when you do. It hits hard

    • @evanperrone1919
      @evanperrone1919 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      I lost my mother at 18, and I know it's not the same but just months after she passed my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's, so although he is still with me 1 year after my mom passed I know I'm ultimately going to watch him fade away from me, and it just tears me apart.

    • @carolehankinson4969
      @carolehankinson4969 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Me too. ❤

    • @GustavontesOFC
      @GustavontesOFC 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Entendi

  • @therecreationalguru7323
    @therecreationalguru7323 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +546

    I love how much personality he had. Little things like reading off the lyrics from the guitar, pointing at Lionel Richie when he played his song, chocking up when playing monsters with James blunt. He was never putting up a façade he was just him. His dad raised an amazing human being

    • @wxkat
      @wxkat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I recently saw an interview with Oliver where he admitted that taping the lyrics to the guitar was his idea. He said Iam was worried he’d get in trouble and reassured him he wouldn’t, the judges wouldn’t even care, and that they’d even like it. And Oliver was right… sort of. 😉

    • @russellhelms2835
      @russellhelms2835 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      He is simply genuine…

    • @pattyvanoy1292
      @pattyvanoy1292 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just wonderful!❤❤

    • @gatesurfer
      @gatesurfer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@wxkat smart idea. Oliver has been a great pal to Iam. In this case, though, Oliver had a lot to lose if Iam messed up bad, and he knew the guitar problem was going to bother him. You do what you have to do. Turned into a very charming moment.

    • @wxkat
      @wxkat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@gatesurfer and they’ve kept up that friendship well past the competition. This past weekend Iam headlined a concert at Turtle Bay on Oahu and invited Oliver to join him on stage for “Island Style,” the song they first bonded over on the show. It’s like they’ve come full circle.

  • @petermurrayjr.5907
    @petermurrayjr.5907 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    He is absolutely amazing. I love listening to the Righteous Brothers. He is superb. I’m thankful to his mom for giving the strength to complete. Blessings to him an his family thank you He touches my soul

  • @chami685
    @chami685 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This guy is so gifted.bless him❤his voice connects with the world. Makes me emotional every time

  • @radiocity1
    @radiocity1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +244

    This man is going to be one of the American Idol super stars. No vocal gymnastic, no runs, just plain singing and every word is understood. That is the mark of a great singer/story teller which Iam is.

    • @globeheating1684
      @globeheating1684 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The odds are against him.

  • @lady7571
    @lady7571 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

    This is so healing to men worldwide. A father's presence is everything to a little boy he's proof he's dad did good may he rest proudly.

  • @Chokology
    @Chokology 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Why am i crying to his whole journey? Props to his song choices! Beyond amazing really.

  • @nancyowens9076
    @nancyowens9076 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    He is perfection 💗 Beautiful soul!❤ Fantastic singer❤

  • @jasonoctober3288
    @jasonoctober3288 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +204

    Tongi is so brave, he is only 18 and he is singing in front of crowds. The most amazing thing about his performances are he sings with his eyes closed. It shows he is truly passionate about what he is performing and singing, it shows that he is here for the experience, to connect with the music. He is so likeable, the way he smiles it is so in the moment. He connects with his soul.

  • @christinamaldonado6598
    @christinamaldonado6598 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +131

    God bless you Iam!! Not only did you make your father proud you made the entire island of Hawaii and Ither islands like Samoa, Guam, etc..EXTREMELY PROUD!!!! We love you because you sing from your heart❤!!!!

  • @JJ-li3lk
    @JJ-li3lk 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Man I've got no tears left. Wishing this young man all the best for his future

  • @Bunker1982
    @Bunker1982 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro, I told ya once but want to tell you again.. I lost my Dad two days before Christmas and buried him on his birthday. Love ya Brother ❤ Keep it up bro! I love everything about you bro. Hang in there bro. We all love ya!!! 💗

  • @marloaltomare2774
    @marloaltomare2774 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +183

    This man deserves all he gets!!!! I’m glad he won!

    • @dabull1298
      @dabull1298 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Very Proud Well Deserving

  • @josepgutierrez22
    @josepgutierrez22 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    WOW. The Duet with James Blunt was so damn emotional!!! O M G

    • @dariennepohatu6719
      @dariennepohatu6719 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Heart wrenching and emotional. JellyRoll felt it too after losing his father. Thankfully with James' support and encouragement, Iam came through...

    • @pedroc4387
      @pedroc4387 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dude, I cried, I have never cried during any American Idol performances, that one just broke me.

    • @josepgutierrez22
      @josepgutierrez22 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pedroc4387same here man. You can feel his pain. But it’s a beautiful moment as well

  • @meghabhattacharya6358
    @meghabhattacharya6358 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Omg, this is the first time i have ever cried to a someone singing a song. The first song was such a wonderful and touching song, the way he sang it, no words to describe it. Totally earned Winner❤

  • @WayneDerk-sn9do
    @WayneDerk-sn9do 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    What a beautiful person. Absolutely 💯 Awesome. Love this guy.

  • @ZTrader_
    @ZTrader_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +254

    The best American Idol winner in my opinion. He is already my favorite singer. What a voice, what emotion and soul pour into his singing.

    • @marcializacabanes
      @marcializacabanes 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yeah, that's true from the heart ❤️ 💙 💜

    • @cookiesncream_24
      @cookiesncream_24 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      thee best!🤙🏽

    • @mhizzcatia9511
      @mhizzcatia9511 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No he isn't...... he's OK but not the best by far

    • @marcializacabanes
      @marcializacabanes 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yes, it's really pure soul ...

    • @yulichannel18
      @yulichannel18 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mhizzcatia9511 agree

  • @marloaltomare2774
    @marloaltomare2774 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    Thank you American idol for bringing this Angel to our homes … a complete sweet love!

    • @loletta1235
      @loletta1235 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Yes indeed I so much agree with you❤

  • @CaioBevilacqua22
    @CaioBevilacqua22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I just watched, and I can't explain the way that his voice and history drove me to my emotional side. He deserves all this love and recognition, we're still gonna hear so much of this awesome guy, God bless you, Iam Tongi ❤

  • @edgarkusemamuriwo5599
    @edgarkusemamuriwo5599 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I've always been a music lover but Iam's music got me on a different level, it soothes the soul. I lost my dad in 2001 and this brought back all the memories. Rest in eternal peace dad. To Iam, the sky is the limit keep touching them hearts.

  • @kellymahon6239
    @kellymahon6239 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +412

    His talent walks hand in hand with his humility 🥰 So wonderful to see a pure heart recognized and celebrated 💖

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +149

    Clearly this young man can sing anything! So glad I found this. Oh, and well done American Idol. You finally got it right!

  • @rafael1627
    @rafael1627 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I can feel something different in this guy. Brilliant. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @bugsbunny9285
    @bugsbunny9285 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It’s been 8years and I can’t say I’ve healed from losing my Dad💔 I’ll be 26 this year and I still can’t listen to certain songs or watch videos like this without turning into that child again losing him all over again 💔💔💔😖

  • @A.for.Avery97
    @A.for.Avery97 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +297

    If they make a Moana 2, this kid should record the whole soundtrack!! Well done my friend!

    • @sarahmiller7728
      @sarahmiller7728 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I was thinking the exact same thing

    • @Bleuxman
      @Bleuxman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Why Moana? Racist much.

    • @fighterx4133
      @fighterx4133 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Bleuxmanwhy on earth would a Polynesian singer be racist for singing for a Polynesian movie. It's authentic not racist you schmuck.

    • @Cryxzll
      @Cryxzll 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      @@Bleuxman Dawg Moana was like the first movie to represent some Polynesian culture, i'd be stoked if they made another

    • @NG.4769
      @NG.4769 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@Bleuxmantf 💀 are you high chief

  • @eb7210
    @eb7210 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    Man this guy!!! Makes me proud to be an Islander!! 🎉😊

  • @eltamolle28
    @eltamolle28 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just heard bout this guy from tiktok, i’m a fan right away from first song damn. This pure talent , soul , authenthic voice, great technique. Glad to hear that he is the winner, really deserve from first show

  • @Shortsac72
    @Shortsac72 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Break your heart and heal it within the same second.
    Incredible Man & Artist.
    Rodney is PROUD my boy!

  • @frankcastillo5817
    @frankcastillo5817 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +191

    Shout out to all the good fathers out there. This man is a product of the importance of having a male role model in your life. Im sure if his father were to see him, he'd be overwhelmingly proud.

    • @thenewage9723
      @thenewage9723 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Yes fathers are vital and can make a huge difference

    • @franco2b145
      @franco2b145 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Key word.. GOOD. 😢

    • @andis60
      @andis60 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      wish I could like your comment more than once. You are so right. I cried so hard on that first song, remembering my late father.

    • @frankcastillo5817
      @frankcastillo5817 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andis60 🫂

  • @mlight7402
    @mlight7402 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +149

    I am glad Tongi listened to his mum and agreed to audition. We all needed to see him grieving and move through to express love... a blessing for all.

  • @pyschointellectual
    @pyschointellectual 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The reson you made all of us cry is becuse you are genuine young brother. You pr dad is smiling every time the play button is hit and rewind. Love love love brother. David Bahar Edinburgh x

  • @jellybeanjords
    @jellybeanjords 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Such a pure soul and it comes through in every performance

  • @jayceechan6098
    @jayceechan6098 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +144

    No flashy gimmicks, just pure talent.

  • @collinzoch5160
    @collinzoch5160 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    Cried more times during this video than I have all year so far. I would follow this man to the end of the earth

  • @elizabethcave7666
    @elizabethcave7666 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love his voice, he doesn’t scream, but sings. He enunciates the words….fabulous !!!!😍😎

  • @i_tearespect8190
    @i_tearespect8190 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +137

    Lionel said it best and exactly how it went. Iam Tongi definitely fractured a lot of hearts 💕
    And put them back into one perfect piece of hope in the good of this troubled world 🌎 ❤️

  • @joysutherland4925
    @joysutherland4925 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    We love you IAM! Hawaii is proud of you! My father is a Kahuku High School Alumni! Congratulations, and we'll be "seeing you" around the island!

  • @LiteralSparkPlug
    @LiteralSparkPlug 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It was great to see how as he progressed through he opened up. Loved to see him smiling when the fly landed on his head. I also loved when he sang the song before that and he came in and said “how’s everyone doing tonight?” He’s already got the performer in him it’s great such a beautiful singer.

  • @user-vl4ly1th1g
    @user-vl4ly1th1g 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Iam deserved the win. He is a great singer and story teller ❤and delivers every word so you can hear the whole song. His love for his dad and family is his strength. People who don’t understand ADHD will never understand how they feel. He overcame all his obstacles to become the star. His dad will be proud as his son listened to every word . He captivates all ages with his voice. I love listening to him. Keep going Iam .

  • @esthermorgernstern5627
    @esthermorgernstern5627 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    I've spent 12 years in Hawaii. The Big Island. Now I live in Spokane. I miss Hawaii. This young man reminded me why I love Hawaii and Hawaiian people. I wish him happiness and love. Aloha.

  • @TooTallDesk
    @TooTallDesk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    His emotional depth and vulnerability touch me as much as his voice. Amazing man.

  • @Terpenesteve
    @Terpenesteve 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Iam's story is magical..his voice is beautiful, and he just knows how to melt you're Soul.
    Those weren't Auditions...they were full on Concert Perfomances. It's so awesome to have watched these when they aired, and have watched where he took this Win and where he will go from here.
    He has BIG things in store for him!
    Keep playing beautiful music Iam!
    Mahalo

  • @RosaRamirez-tj2xx
    @RosaRamirez-tj2xx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I Love you Iam! You're the best don't let anyone tell you different!