Wow! This kid has a beautiful voice and I pray that he will win the whole thing and I pray 🙏 for victory winner for 2023! Love this boy he just made me cry 😭
Exactly 💯👏🏻..I always say evoking what your singing is one of the main important aspects for me for singers, is to make you feel what they're singing..
You have to hear him sing "I Can't Make You Love Me". There's something in his voice, that conveys real emotion. It's beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Real magic.
What a humble young man. He certainly made his Father proud by singing his heart out. I wish him much Love and success. Thank you for your reaction ❤️💕
I pray that Jesus Christ will heal & lift up your broken heart. Amen All my love & prayers for you for I know in my heart that God is watching over him right now. God Bless. ❤
@Robert Barr. if that has also happened to you, you have my condolences. FATHER GOD, I PRAY THAT YOU RAISE UP AND HEAL ALL PARENTS THAT HAVE LOST THEIR CHILDREN. ONE THAT NO PARENT SHOULD EXPERIENCE. IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME I PRAY. AMEN 🙏.
Ian Tongi is so touching with his grief, love and pure talent. I don’t think that I can ever not cry when I hear his voice. Thank you for the opportunity to comment and to wish him the future he so richly deserves. He will touch the masses with with enormous success.
Iam is my absolute favorite this season, his voice is beautiful and his story delivery is amazing, he is definitely connecting to people’s hearts, his dad is smiling down from the heavens!!
I watched Iam's audition that same week, but I listened again today and cried again. He's in the Top 5 of American Idol now, and I hope he wins. When the season began, I am ashamed to say that I thought there was no way that a person so overweight could win, but I was sure wrong. He is amazing. Inside out, he is a beautiful person that shares his light wherever he goes. I love the guy.
Looks very apparent he will win. Idol. He’s in a totally different class than the others, he doesn’t strive to put on a show, he’s just real and genuine!!! And gifted!!!
While there are so many different backgrounds that would befit this performance, in the foreground, there are simply two faceless souls sharing love at a level few modern hearts might even comprehend. A portrait painted of young “Iam” singing to his heart from outside his body. This level of love is so much greater than words.
Iam Tongi 💯 ⭐️ Americas new SUPERSTAR ⭐️ We are following this amazing young mans journey and performances,this song hits the heart of anyone who has lost a loved one...we can feel his pain 💙 🎶 We will be watching you on the Big Stage and placing our votes! We love you Iam, your not alone music 🎶
He won and well deserved, I was in tears and I don’t cry often I could feel his pain for his loved one and it hit home. I hope he has a great and wonderful life and career with his dad watching down on him!
I would not have been able to sing this song especially after getting a bit emotional at the beginning speaking with the judges. I have tears in my eyes listening to him.
So sweet. He is awesome and your evaluation of him was like an Angel from Heaven. Thank you. My mom passed three months ago, and I would have had this song sung at her funeral service, if I knew about this song. I believe he belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, from a previous video I saw him sing Amazing Grace in front of one of our Temples. Again, thank you‼️😍
@singingwithLauren thank you for giving Iam top praises and recognizing his talented voice. His Hawaii followers will be watching and voting for him. Mahalo Nui Loa
He was so brave and so strong to sing this song in this context and nail it like he did. How do you control your emotions to deliver such a performance? His dad must have been right there with him, giving him strength.
He is an angel of God giving all of us a lesson to learn to love our parents and everyone else, be kind to everyone and respect and love one another, what a beautiful performance, it's like a love bomb drop off from heaven to earth.
Lots of artists can wow you with their raw technical talent....bang out these amazing notes..... but only a few can draw you into their heart... Neil Young had it... Al Green had it... Stevie Nicks had it... James Taylor had it... Karen Carpenter had it... And this guy has it... He has it... It's the IT-Factor...
Great comments, thank you for sharing. I'm glad Iam Tong won; he deserved to win BIG. What a treat to hear him sing. The emotion and tenderness, as well as the fortitude to sing this song so soon after his Dad's passing is amazing. His Dad is proud.
Thank you for showing Iam and all the great things you and others are saying about him I was in tears also I know how he feels I lost my mom last month and Iam is helping me get through it thank you David
I lost my mom 3 days ago to a 3 year battle of cancer and everyday is a battle for me. She was half of my body and my soul and like my dad said “she was the boat that kept me floating” every year my boat kept breaking and breaking and eventually when she passed my boat finally sunk. I’m now living in the middle of the ocean alone for the sharks to take me away.
I've always enjoyed hearing someone singing in a breathy soft way. A lot can sing loudly but the few can control it softly with fluctuations. That's truly a natural ability!!
He brought me to tears. With this song. Its been 3 years that my dad has passed. Your voice touched my heart. Thank you..
This grandma was moved by this young man's voice please vote for him and help me get him and his family back to Hawaii 💯💯🙏🙏🙏
aww You have such a good heart❤️❤️much respect ❤️❤️
He won!
@jh251 the winner took it all amen 🙏 🙌
Wow! This kid has a beautiful voice and I pray that he will win the whole thing and I pray 🙏 for victory winner for 2023! Love this boy he just made me cry 😭
His singing has touched the hearts of America!!! When you feel it they’ve done their job as a singer.
Exactly 💯👏🏻..I always say evoking what your singing is one of the main important aspects for me for singers, is to make you feel what they're singing..
James Blunt would be proud to hear this version of his song. Iam’s interpretation is priceless.
He should, Iam's version has generated more interest in Blunt's song, it wasn't so popular until now. Blunt's been silent so far.
@@marktuanentertainment1180 nice! Well deserved ❤
@@laladoute1730 actually the same week this went viral James blunt gave Iam his flowers on social media❤
He's just performed the song with James Blunt in the final it actually nearly broke me. ❤
@@joshuae1352 James supported Iam. It was beautiful. I wish they could have had time to talk with James but they were starting to run out time. 🌺🌺🌈🌺🌺🙏
You have to hear him sing "I Can't Make You Love Me". There's something in his voice, that conveys real emotion. It's beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Real magic.
What a humble young man. He certainly made his Father proud by singing his heart out. I wish him much Love and success. Thank you for your reaction ❤️💕
I lost my only son, I can barely talk so idk how he can sing after losing his dad.
So very sorry for your loss
I pray that Jesus Christ will heal & lift up your broken heart. Amen
All my love & prayers for you for I know in my heart that God is watching over him right now.
God Bless. ❤
It's a club no one should belong to. Me too
@Robert Barr. if that has also happened to you, you have my condolences.
FATHER GOD, I PRAY THAT YOU RAISE UP AND HEAL ALL PARENTS THAT HAVE LOST THEIR CHILDREN.
ONE THAT NO PARENT SHOULD EXPERIENCE.
IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME I PRAY.
AMEN 🙏.
@@richardweidman7193 Look up Sgt Aaron Barr
Ian Tongi is so touching with his grief, love and pure talent. I don’t think that I can ever not cry when I hear his voice.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment and to wish him the future he so richly deserves. He will touch the masses with with enormous success.
I love that a month later and this young man is still getting reaction videos, cheeeeehooooo get'em toko!!!
I have cried everytime I’ve watched this performance. He’s amazing!
Me also…thinking of my own dad 😢
Iam is my absolute favorite this season, his voice is beautiful and his story delivery is amazing, he is definitely connecting to people’s hearts, his dad is smiling down from the heavens!!
I watched Iam's audition that same week, but I listened again today and cried again. He's in the Top 5 of American Idol now, and I hope he wins. When the season began, I am ashamed to say that I thought there was no way that a person so overweight could win, but I was sure wrong. He is amazing. Inside out, he is a beautiful person that shares his light wherever he goes. I love the guy.
I feel bad for his health I hope he makes changes I’m not saying that to be mean just hope he can live a happy healthy life.
This is the winner! Beautiful, voice, such a beautiful soul.
Yes I so 👍 agree
Yeah, his is a once a decade type of voice that comes along. An 80 year old soul in an 18 year old's body.
@@kf9346 I agree 👍
Not a dry eye left! I pray he knows how much he made his dad proud ❤🥹
I cant believe there is a greater audition. The emotion in this is sooo strong.
I'm hoping so much that Iam wins. I've shared this with my friends and family. So touching, and his voice is amazing.
He made this song like it meant for his father and him, my God, wow 😢
A good example of one singing not just to entertain but mostly singing from the heart... ❤
James Blunt has theis special ability to break you with lyrics
This song hits me hard every time
Looks very apparent he will win. Idol. He’s in a totally different class than the others, he doesn’t strive to put on a show, he’s just real and genuine!!! And gifted!!!
Your right n thank you, for your support
I must have listened to Iam sing this song 100 times, and there is not ONE time that I didn't cry!... Man!!
He is my favorite...I cry every time he sings and smile! Love him. ❤
Its the current season …….Wait until you see his next performances………the Sound of Silence was AMAZING!
Has to be the most moving song I have ever heard! I heard the James Blunt version after Iam Tongi and the tears just flowed!
While there are so many different backgrounds that would befit this performance, in the foreground, there are simply two faceless souls sharing love at a level few modern hearts might even comprehend. A portrait painted of young “Iam” singing to his heart from outside his body. This level of love is so much greater than words.
Love him so much!! His voice and sweet spirit is is like a big warm hug!
He's the Hawaiian Punch
Iam Tongi 💯 ⭐️
Americas new SUPERSTAR ⭐️
We are following this amazing young mans journey and performances,this song hits the heart of anyone who has lost a loved one...we can feel his pain 💙 🎶
We will be watching you on the Big Stage and placing our votes!
We love you Iam, your not alone music 🎶
This guy from his first song on AI, his voice is like butter!
6:47 he looks back like he’s looking for his dad for backup
Beatiful voice, love Iam, love his story. Cried from the jump like a baby!
iam tongi is the next IZ out of Hawaii making the 808 so proud of you Iam
This is who I'm rooting for 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
Such a natural beautiful angelic voice! A born singer and we should all vote IAM all the way to the very end!!!!! ❣💞
That was awesome, I hope IAM wins. He sings from the heart
Iam Tongi is the bomb! Hope he wins it all!
Iam is my favorite and I want him to win American Idol....which is in it's 21st season. :)
Not only did this song break me when James Blunt sang it, this broke me for a second time. . . I never even knew my father and I cry every time.
❤❤❤
Wow
I love how you break it down while fighting your emotions baCC to explain it in a way that is understandable...
That's why I love authentic singers 🎉 it's from his heart ❤️
Iam’s delivery of this song brought me to tears.
He’s got a voice that is soothing to listen to.
Congratulations Iam for winning! ❤❤
I'm rooting for this guy
MEEEE TOO!
Chocked up crying every time I listened to the his song.❤️
I’ve listened to this audition many times and I hear Iam singing it in my heart throughout my days.
Iam is a man of faith.
Beautiful heartfelt voice❤
Every time I watched this video I was cry..IAM has a beautiful voice go go IAM🥰🥰
There are probably better technical singers in the competition but none that can pack so much emotion in every song.
He's the HAWAIIAN PUNCH
Iam has made American Idol must see TV.
He won and well deserved, I was in tears and I don’t cry often I could feel his pain for his loved one and it hit home. I hope he has a great and wonderful life and career with his dad watching down on him!
Love him from the first i heard of him. he is my favourite...I hope he wins
He told a story we can all relate to bravo to him!!
I would not have been able to sing this song especially after getting a bit emotional at the beginning speaking with the judges. I have tears in my eyes listening to him.
We all are amazed at the real talent this 18-year-old has. He is fantastic and I hope he goes on to have a fantastic singing career.
So sweet. He is awesome and your evaluation of him was like an Angel from Heaven. Thank you.
My mom passed three months ago, and I would have had this song sung at her funeral service, if I knew about this song. I believe he belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, from a previous video I saw him sing Amazing Grace in front of one of our Temples.
Again, thank you‼️😍
You were right n thanks God for blessing upon IAM.
Loved your commentary he’s a gift to the world for sure.
Roger Lauren, you're comments mirror all of the reasons our hearts have gone out to this young man, and now to you and your profession.
Malo very well said of Iam Tongi's performance, am very to hear him and hope he will go all the way!! Malo
The way he looks over his shoulder as if he is looking for his father. Breaks me...
When he sang Daddy you can hear his heartbreak 😭
Congratulations Iam. U deserve everything God is giving you. Your father is proud from you there.
@singingwithLauren thank you for giving Iam top praises and recognizing his talented voice. His Hawaii followers will be watching and voting for him. Mahalo Nui Loa
My first time watching your video. REALLY enjoyed this. So glad I found you
He was so brave and so strong to sing this song in this context and nail it like he did. How do you control your emotions to deliver such a performance? His dad must have been right there with him, giving him strength.
Way to go Iam Tongi! I'm wishing you and your family well! YOU GOT THIS!!! I'm rooting for you!!! ❤
I just want to give him a hug 😢
What a voice!!!
I'm rooting for Iam all the way!
That "it's okay" then the eyebrow raise to keep himself from crying.
The pain is on his face, but this kids spirit is so strong.
He is an angel of God giving all of us a lesson to learn to love our parents and everyone else, be kind to everyone and respect and love one another, what a beautiful performance, it's like a love bomb drop off from heaven to earth.
'Super poised'! I really like that characterization. The man is a powerful Force of Love. The genius of James Blunt, though, such powerful poetry!
Sweetest sound evah. Kahuku boy making us proud.
He isnt singing to showcase his voice... he is singing to his dad.. and that degree of sincerity... is what made the judges cry along with him...
Lots of artists can wow you with their raw technical talent....bang out these amazing notes..... but only a few can draw you into their heart... Neil Young had it... Al Green had it... Stevie Nicks had it... James Taylor had it... Karen Carpenter had it... And this guy has it... He has it... It's the IT-Factor...
Great comments, thank you for sharing. I'm glad Iam Tong won; he deserved to win BIG. What a treat to hear him sing. The emotion and tenderness, as well as the fortitude to sing this song so soon after his Dad's passing is amazing. His Dad is proud.
Thank you for showing Iam and all the great things you and others are saying about him I was in tears also I know how he feels I lost my mom last month and Iam is helping me get through it thank you David
this video did not go viral... it went pandemic
That was a beautiful version of that sang.
I really like this man. He has got my vote❤
Aloha Iam ❣️👍🤙🌺🌹 Mahalo for using this gift that God has given you to honor your Dad. Well done 🤙
It’s hard to explain but you react accordingly
Definitely hoping Iam wins it all and is successful in life
oh my goodness! I have never heard this song before.. now I know James Blunt! Beautiful beautiful beautiful!
THAT BOY SINGS FROM THE HEART...YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SAY ABOPUT THAT
This was from 2023 season and he went on to win the competition...good for him. Im sure his dad is really proud of himm
Beautiful song by Iam. Really pulling for him. And wonderful respectful reaction and analysis (without over-analysis).
I lost my mom 3 days ago to a 3 year battle of cancer and everyday is a battle for me. She was half of my body and my soul and like my dad said “she was the boat that kept me floating” every year my boat kept breaking and breaking and eventually when she passed my boat finally sunk. I’m now living in the middle of the ocean alone for the sharks to take me away.
“I cry because I can’t hear him singing with me!” Bro, that’s all of grown ass men that miss our dads.
I loved your commentary, and you have beautiful energy.
Iam is a natural 💕
You might enjoy Stan Walker's cover of Ultralight Beam. He's an Australian Idol winner 😊
Singing is healing
With respect to James Blunt song it will forever belong to Iam Tongi.
All of the songs hes covered are superior. Omg
Voice from heaven
Im Tongi my American Idol choice for 2023❤
I've always enjoyed hearing someone singing in a breathy soft way. A lot can sing loudly but the few can control it softly with fluctuations. That's truly a natural ability!!
His audition is now at 16 million views! Wow wow wow! This young man is going places, I believe he WILL win American Idol. Go Iam.
It’s season 21 and the 6th season since it got rebooted on ABC. (It was off air for only 1 year) Great reaction as always :)
Beautiful song and he sang it from his heart.i cry every time I see this
Iam is VERY talented!!!
I don't watch the show but am now after first hearing Iam sing
It’s this years season 2023 😊