Probably listened to this at least a half a dozen times and the passion always carries me away. Never gets old! You'll have to excuse me while I go off to relive some of your other tunes. Always a treat on a Friday afternoon when the week is done!
This Audition was the first time I'd ever heard your name. I was hooked from the guitar intro as that's one of my favorite songs in the world. I am a faithful follower and I eagerly await your name to go up in big lights all over the globe like you were born to do it. ~eagerly awaiting the next release... ~your song / Something like me - is my new #1 favorite song of all time.. It Wreaks of everything I'd love to tell all the people that have stood over me and in judgement of me across my 54 years. Kudos Chris!
I think you are right but i've also seen John in tv performances where he was very very dirty in his words against people. I was disappointed when i saw that and it completely shattered the view i had of him as an icon of peace and understanding.
He does deserve it, but it's staged. It's American television. He was headhunted for this role because of his brilliance on Swedish television. Can't give gold to a headhunted person.
The world needs this version and his voice to be reminded that the world can come together again, with Democracies intact and people working together to bolster human rights across the planet.
just like lennon's was. lennon had the best voice in rock and roll, and always will. not necessarily the best singer, but there's something special about his voice.
whenever i go back and listen to his audition, Chris still manages to give me goosebumps. must have listened to it a million times and i never get tired of it.
Years later and I still find myself coming back to this and I still find myself blown away by his voice and I still get goosebumps all over. My god I love his rendition of this classic song.
This version is beyond anything I've ever heard. The heart, the soul, that appeals to everyone who understands humility. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your songs. Stay blessed.
And he didn’t win AGT. By far the most memorable performer I’ve seen on the show and they gave it to a church choir… so sad how Americans value talent based on outside factors.
If you die tonight, do you know where you're going? Did you know that Jesus Christ is THE Truth, the life and the only way to Heaven? Revelation 20:15 ''Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.'' Through Jesus Christ, God offers you a FREE gift - forgiveness. All you need to do is repent, turn away from your sins and evil ways, from now on put your faith completely in Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him. Biblical explanation of the Gospel: God doesn’t want anybody in hell, but you must understand why we deserve hell and why those who refuse to live under His authority will go there. He gave us the law (Ten Commandments) not to make us righteous, but rather to show us our sin (Romans 3:20). God gave us free will and since Adam sinned in the garden, sin is the nature of our flesh and we ALL have sinned. (Romans 3:23) The law demands death to those who sin (Romans 6:23). Since we have all sinned, we all deserve hell. Revelation 21:8 says that all liars will go to hell. Yes, even if you have lied once in your life, you are sentenced to hell - that's how high God's standards are of moral perfection because God is holy and righteous, there is not one sin in Him. For someone to be justified before holy God they have to be sinless, that's why everyone need Jesus Christ - for He lived a sinless life, died on the cross and rose from the dead on the third day. None of us are good in God’s eyes, because for God good means moral perfection. We all have broken God’s commandments, we all have sinned in our lives so none of us are good. ‘’For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.’’ (James 2:10). Our carnal mind is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's moral law and it never will (Romans 8:7). We hate the thought of God for the same reason a criminal hates a policeman - we know we have sinned against God and are guilty of it and we don't want to be damned. No good works will ever save you. You can't earn salvation by good works, because God will judge us for our sin. Good News is that Jesus Christ lived a perfect, holy, sinless life and He died for our sins according to the Scriptures, He was buried and He was raised from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’’ (John 3:16) We aren’t saved by our good works, but only by the grace of God through faith in Christ. ''For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) Jesus said ‘’it is finished’’ (John 19:30) just before He died on the cross, which means He paid the fine for our sins (past, present, future) to be forgiven only IF we repent and trust in Him. This is how you can get saved from sin and hell - repent of your sins and trust in Jesus Christ. Get to know Him by reading God's Word. So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” (Luke 11:13) ''What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!'' (Romans 6:15) ''Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out'' (Acts 3:19) Repentance is a turning away from sin and all evil works, and it always results in changed behavior (Luke 3:8). Biblically, a person who repents does not continue willfully in sin. While sorrow from sin is not equivalent to repentance, it is certainly an element of scriptural repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). Do not play a hypocrite. ''God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.'' (1 John 1:5-6) (John 3:3) Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." If you have repented and have genuine faith in Jesus Christ then you will receive the gift of Holy Spirit and be born-again spiritually. When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession - to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14) Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36) ''You will know them by their fruits'' (Matthew 7) If you have been truly born-again with the Holy Spirit and He has regenerated your heart, you will desire righteousnes - to do what is good and righteous in God's eyes, to seek God everyday in His Word and prayer, to strengthen your relationship with God. You will no longer desire to willfully continue living in sin but will want to obey God out of your love for Him because of His amazing grace revealed to us through the death and resurrection of His Son. ''Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.'' (2 Corinthians 5:17) ''For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.'' (Eph 2:10) You will have a testimony - of what your life had been before and how has it changed now when you have surrendered it to Lord Jesus Christ. As a declaration and affirmation of your faith in Jesus Christ, get baptised in water because He commanded us to do so. In John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.'' ''Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'' (Matthew 28:19) ''Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.'' (Acts 2:41) ''And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,'' (1 Peter 3:21) ''We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.'' (Romans 6:4) ''Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.'' (Colossians 2:12) Please get right with God and get to know Jesus Christ personally today before it’s too late, because there’s not much time left! "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.’’ (Mark 13:32) Get to know Christ through God's Word - Bible. At first I recommend reading Gospel of John and book of Romans. God bless you! Jeremiah 29:13 - ''You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.''
my father showed me this the day before he passed and i keep coming back to this because it makes me happy to see someone doing what they want and the happiness it brings!
This song is so good it could bring world peace. Chris, I was an exchange student to your beautiful country in 1979. I love the song. I love your country. You gave amazing performance. Rock on brother!
This song hits different when there is a war raging in Ukraine 😔 Awesome voice and audition & my prayers to all brave Ukrainian soldiers and all the citizens 🙏🇺🇦
Yes exactly hopefully the powers that be have the fortitude to stop that bs . Weapons of mass destruction should be destroyed and be made illegal worldwide . We need governments that understand that and enforce that . Im sure we can find a solution .
@@rickkill9323 True that my friend. I am serving in the army aswell and we are getting prepared to be deployed probably in couple days... weapons of mass destruction are the worst kind of weapon aswell as being the choice of cowards
Not only the voice but that 🎸GUITAR spin that Chris is playing in the background against the National Anthem needs to be ALSO acknowledged!! What a rendition OMG!!
@Luke Younts It's cool. He'd already won the Swedish version of the show by this point. The fact that Cowell "guessed" he was a singer was bullcrap as he'd have been very aware of Klaffords success by this point. Not taking away that this was a beautiful rendition but the show made him out to be a brand new singer that hadn't done it before and it's not the case.
A true artist doesn't need perfect pitch or magnificent ability to play an instrument. A true artist is one that pulls emotion out of every member of the audience. Mr. Klafford, you are a true artist.
It's a mostly rare occasion when a covering artist does a song in such a way that the audience at large would call it "better than the original"...This was/is such a case. When I heard this rendition the first time, I went through a very bad patch in my life. I'm not out of the woods yet, but this moves me tears every time. My wife has been instructed that this song will be played at my funeral...THIS cover!
@@tanishqrawat9559 That's the wonderful thing about opions. That's your opion and my opinion is mine. We don't have to like it or subscribe to it, but only respect the other person's point of view.
@@tanishqrawat9559 if you heard both versions for the first time not knowing who made it, Im pretty sure a big majority would pick this. Nostalgia is a tricky thing 🙂
It`s actually not that rare. And it is on full display on youtube. It`s always easier to improve on something existing than to create something new. That`s especially true for writing of all kinds (music, lyrics, books, poems). And not all writers were good singers. They did the foundation and better singers build on it. Happens all the time. The only reason this might be somewhat perceived as rare is that most people prefer the version they are used to.
listening to this again because the vocals have stuck with me for so long, and in addition to the astonishing vocals, I'm absolutely LOVING the guitar work. Such a perfect performance.
This is the day he won my heart. I had tears and goosebumps watching him sing. I will forever think he should have gotten the golden buzzer, should have been the winner!!! It broke my heart to see him leave the show. Best performance i have seen to date on AGT! We Americans love you Chris!!
The natural raw talented singers that have performed on AGT for 14-15 years and Idol from age 9-50 is mindblowing!! Why is it that raw unknown natural talented singers are capable of moving us in way they do?? Especially the last five years. I figured it out! the parents are feeding their kids weiner water soup.
One of the purest forms of musical interpretation I've ever heard on the show. Your rendition of this legendary song will stay with me for a long time. Thank you.
I am from Chile, a country of mountains, volcanoes, sea, forests and desert... with your version I travel on a dream trip... to each place... congratulations
Man, I've been listening to your acoustic version of this song over and over and over again, especially whenever I'm feeling down. Your voice and this version of the song really calm me down. It raises my motivation to get back on track in the toughest time. I really can't thank you enough Chris.
Never gets old. Not many auditions take my breath away and give goosebumps and leave you wanting more but honestly this was and always will be outstanding
I can honestly say that I have NEVER enjoyed a rendition of a classic in my life, but this, my man you are so incredibly talented. I can now say that you are an absolute magician in the world of music and this is a rendition and a personal version that I will never forget
I don’t see how you could improve on this version. It’s subtle where it needs to be and powerful in a way the original lacked. Love the original too but I do prefer the heaviness to this version.
@@briggs5569 um no. Im a metal head first and foremost and I love metal covers and I love tool. But that version is honestly pretty trash. It doesn’t have the soul of the original nor the dynamics of Chris’s. Whole heartedly disagree. But it is music so whatever floats your boat I guess
I would say that pentatonix' cover is better, but they are a group of five extremely talented vocalists so it's not really a fair comparison. Chris has some serious skill
I cried like a child with this version, the power of expressing such a pure feeling is incredible. hope to hear more about you. saludos desde buenos aires - Argentina
You are not the only one who is crying when Chris sings. Chris Klafford won swedish Idol. And when he sang Imagine he made the other participants cry. It was so beautiful. th-cam.com/video/wk3a0GFJYt4/w-d-xo.html
The most beautiful vocal performance ever recorded in my opinion. Nothing else holds a candle to the emotion that went into this cover. You're truly an incredible artist, man.
Still gives me whole body goosebumps when he starts hitting those gorgeous notes, like when everyone else stands up. Those are stunning notes and runs! Absolutely heavenly!!!
Seriously though who is cutting onions in here? Why am I crying? Why is this so good?! Why do I keep playing this over and over? Please excuse me while I go wipe my tears and watch this again as I continue to cry from how beautiful this is. I may not know you sir but I want to say thank you for sharing your talent and your beautiful and amazing voice with the world in times like these we need to hear something just like this. 😭❤️☺️💙
You made a place in history with this rendition of the song. It will stay at the top 5 best songs I've ever heard in my life. Thanks for sharing your voice with us.
Even if I had talent near yours, I still wouldn't have had your level of courage, to go in front of all those people and cameras. So I say Thank You for sharing your gift with the world. And I Know I'm Not The Only One.
There’s music that’s wonderful, timeless, and a guy comes from deep in Sweden and makes it unforgettable... you’re one of those people, man. you made me dream. thank you
This resonates with 99% of us, no matter where you are in the world. Hang in there folks, we will turn this around, today, tomorrow, or the next…… We will overcome👍
@OctaviaJoseph-ty3xl my parents were original hippies in the Haight Ashbury where I was born. It was hardly the first movement of it's kind. People have been saying what you said for hundreds of years, and war is is only more evil and more deadly. We are killing the Earth. Those of us who believe this can no longer afford to sit back and wait for it to manifest, we have to get involved!
To do a cover of such an iconic song and get a standing ovation from every single person in the crowd. Says everything about his talent. I'm with the comment section here, that was a golden buzzer performance.
The most amazing and astounding original version of this song ive ever heard... wow.. chills all over when i hear it and i would listen to this a 100 times
As a singer myself, I find it absolutely fascinating how other vocalists arrange popular, classic songs to suit them as individuals. It's a true gift. I've never been able to do it so beautifully.
This is still the very best rendition of this song ever! Please ignore all the thumbs down Chris, their ears have obviously fallen off and they don't appreciate real music. Sad for them 😓
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This is an experience I´ll never forget! I´m so happy I had the opportunity to do this, and that I get to share it with you guys!
and i have been your forever fan since your audition on AGT. you are a magnificent singer and songwriter and the best vocals out there ‼ ... Suz
Probably listened to this at least a half a dozen times and the passion always carries me away. Never gets old! You'll have to excuse me while I go off to relive some of your other tunes. Always a treat on a Friday afternoon when the week is done!
This Audition was the first time I'd ever heard your name. I was hooked from the guitar intro as that's one of my favorite songs in the world. I am a faithful follower and I eagerly await your name to go up in big lights all over the globe like you were born to do it. ~eagerly awaiting the next release...
~your song / Something like me - is my new #1 favorite song of all time.. It Wreaks of everything I'd love to tell all the people that have stood over me and in judgement of me across my 54 years. Kudos Chris!
I like your imagine!
The only "imagine" i love.
John Lennon would be so proud to know that someone sang his song with a beautiful voice ❤
Absolutely!
Thank You so very much!! From Sverige
@@youngdoctorathlete83343:41 hello ,are You from Sweden as well?
I think you are right but i've also seen John in tv performances where he was very very dirty in his words against people.
I was disappointed when i saw that and it completely shattered the view i had of him as an icon of peace and understanding.
This man 100% deserved a golden buzzer
Non dire cazzate!!
He deserves a golden buzzer. They give it to people with way less talent.
I think u right!
I think they had already given the golden buzzer that night . Probably a magic trick or something a kid could do
If he had cancer or was a 89 years old grandpa they would give him a golden buzzer
Wtf, bro talked about kiss and looks like metal and sang imagine deez nuts… def too wrong song choice to get anything but a ref buzzer
He does deserve it, but it's staged. It's American television. He was headhunted for this role because of his brilliance on Swedish television. Can't give gold to a headhunted person.
I believe this was a golden buzzer performance..
Facts
The world needs this version and his voice to be reminded that the world can come together again, with Democracies intact and people working together to bolster human rights across the planet.
It was fantastic but not golden buzzer worthy yet. Still it was lovely
He won the Swedish Idol 2017 But he was to humble to mentorn it and this was his song in the final
8i😢j😢m
You deserved the golden buzzer for that performance. Amazing brother.
Golden buzzer facts
His voice is the perfect combination of soft, soothing, and gritty. Such a beautiful rendition
Yes! Ever since I saw this audition, I've listened to Chris and he is amazing at any song he sings or writes!
just like lennon's was. lennon had the best voice in rock and roll, and always will. not necessarily the best singer, but there's something special about his voice.
What a beautiful voice!!!
2 years later and I still come back to watch this. Incredible
me too!
Me too, many times ❤
whenever i go back and listen to his audition, Chris still manages to give me goosebumps. must have listened to it a million times and i never get tired of it.
One million times
Me too!!!
I totally agree
Same man
100% agree
Years later and I still find myself coming back to this and I still find myself blown away by his voice and I still get goosebumps all over. My god I love his rendition of this classic song.
Couldn't agree more, I like it more than the original, maybe that's just me but what a voice this guy has 😍
His voice is so good! Love this audition!
The best
You are not the only one..
I’ve never heard a more perfect cover. Like it doesn’t even sound real. Everything about it was amazing.
Im sure he had alot of practice when he won swedish idol 4 years before he appeared on AGT!
@@fazegfue5188men suck
I like to come back every so often to this. One of the best AGT auditions ever!
LOLLLLL me too🤣
same
Same man, same
Yes especially how this world is going these days.
Same fella. Pure class!!
This version is beyond anything I've ever heard. The heart, the soul, that appeals to everyone who understands humility. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your songs. Stay blessed.
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And he didn’t win AGT. By far the most memorable performer I’ve seen on the show and they gave it to a church choir… so sad how Americans value talent based on outside factors.
This version is next level
Chris Cornell
I wish his iTunes version sounded like this one tbh. So amazing. iTunes one not as good as this unfortunately.
I've played this video more than 50 times, but why do I still get goosebumps when I hear it?
me too
me too
Same. Came back here now again.
Because his voice is absolutely buttery. Ever seen his cover of Ocean Eyes? It's freaking amazing
I get emo years 🥹
That is gorgeous. it's a mix of soul, country, rock, and folk. His interpretation of this song is extraordinary.
One of the best voices I've heard in my life, and I'm 63. Not a dry eye in the house. Should of got 4 golden buzzers.
100%
If you die tonight, do you know where you're going? Did you know that Jesus Christ is THE Truth, the life and the only way to Heaven?
Revelation 20:15 ''Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.''
Through Jesus Christ, God offers you a FREE gift - forgiveness. All you need to do is repent, turn away from your sins and evil ways,
from now on put your faith completely in Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him.
Biblical explanation of the Gospel:
God doesn’t want anybody in hell, but you must understand why
we deserve hell and why those who refuse to live under His authority will go
there. He gave us the law (Ten Commandments) not to make us righteous, but
rather to show us our sin (Romans 3:20). God gave us free will and since Adam
sinned in the garden, sin is the nature of our flesh and we ALL have sinned. (Romans 3:23)
The law demands death to those who sin (Romans 6:23). Since we have all sinned, we all deserve hell.
Revelation 21:8 says that all liars will go to hell. Yes, even if you have lied once in your life, you are sentenced to hell - that's how
high God's standards are of moral perfection because God is holy and righteous, there is not one sin in Him.
For someone to be justified before holy God they have to be sinless, that's why everyone need Jesus Christ
- for He lived a sinless life, died on the cross and rose from the dead on the third day.
None of us are good in God’s eyes, because for God good means moral perfection. We all
have broken God’s commandments, we all have sinned in our lives so none of us
are good. ‘’For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is
guilty of breaking all of it.’’ (James 2:10). Our carnal mind is hostile to God; it does not submit
to God's moral law and it never will (Romans 8:7). We hate the thought of God for the same reason a criminal
hates a policeman - we know we have sinned against God and are guilty of it and we don't want to be damned.
No good works will ever save you. You can't earn salvation by good works, because God will judge us for our sin.
Good News is that Jesus Christ lived a perfect, holy, sinless life and He died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
He was buried and He was raised from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever
believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’’ (John 3:16)
We aren’t saved by our good works, but only by the grace of God through faith in Christ.
''For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -
not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Jesus said ‘’it is finished’’ (John 19:30) just before He died on the cross, which means He paid the fine for our sins
(past, present, future) to be forgiven only IF we repent and trust in Him.
This is how you can get saved from sin and hell - repent of your sins and trust in Jesus Christ. Get to know Him
by reading God's Word.
So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” (Luke 11:13)
''What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!'' (Romans 6:15)
''Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out'' (Acts 3:19)
Repentance is a turning away from sin and all evil works, and it always results in changed behavior (Luke 3:8).
Biblically, a person who repents does not continue willfully in sin.
While sorrow from sin is not equivalent to repentance, it is certainly an element of scriptural repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10).
Do not play a hypocrite. ''God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.
If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.'' (1 John 1:5-6)
(John 3:3) Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again."
If you have repented and have genuine faith in Jesus Christ then you will receive the gift of Holy Spirit and be born-again spiritually.
When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance
until the redemption of those who are God’s possession - to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14)
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36)
''You will know them by their fruits'' (Matthew 7)
If you have been truly born-again with the Holy Spirit and He has regenerated your heart, you will desire righteousnes -
to do what is good and righteous in God's eyes, to seek God everyday in His Word and prayer, to strengthen your relationship with God.
You will no longer desire to willfully continue living in sin but will want to obey God out of your love for Him because of His amazing grace
revealed to us through the death and resurrection of His Son.
''Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.'' (2 Corinthians 5:17)
''For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.'' (Eph 2:10)
You will have a testimony - of what your life had been before and how has it changed now when you have surrendered it to Lord Jesus Christ.
As a declaration and affirmation of your faith in Jesus Christ, get baptised in water because He commanded us to do so.
In John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.''
''Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'' (Matthew 28:19)
''Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.'' (Acts 2:41)
''And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body,
but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,'' (1 Peter 3:21)
''We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that,
just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.'' (Romans 6:4)
''Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God,
who raised him from the dead.'' (Colossians 2:12)
Please get right with God and get to know Jesus Christ personally today before it’s too late, because there’s not much time left!
"But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.’’ (Mark 13:32)
Get to know Christ through God's Word - Bible. At first I recommend reading Gospel of John and book of Romans. God bless you!
Jeremiah 29:13 - ''You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.''
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Same with me and Agreed
I am younger and I am 100% with you. Amazing.
This was golden buzzer performance 🤯
No doubt. But I guess they had exhausted their golden buzzers
100%
Dude actually won swedish idol a few years back
my father showed me this the day before he passed and i keep coming back to this because it makes me happy to see someone doing what they want and the happiness it brings!
wish he in heaven like my father too🙏🏻
Your father is with you.. pray
💔
@Mr.Chubbz420. I hope you're doing okay
@@RM4743 i appreciate that! i am hanging in there!
This song is so good it could bring world peace. Chris, I was an exchange student to your beautiful country in 1979. I love the song. I love your country. You gave amazing performance. Rock on brother!
Taking a classic song like this and making it your own is the sign of a true artist
This song hits different when there is a war raging in Ukraine 😔 Awesome voice and audition & my prayers to all brave Ukrainian soldiers and all the citizens 🙏🇺🇦
Yes exactly hopefully the powers that be have the fortitude to stop that bs . Weapons of mass destruction should be destroyed and be made illegal worldwide . We need governments that understand that and enforce that . Im sure we can find a solution .
@@rickkill9323 True that my friend. I am serving in the army aswell and we are getting prepared to be deployed probably in couple days... weapons of mass destruction are the worst kind of weapon aswell as being the choice of cowards
@@MrDivyanshu8 ?
I was just thinking about this ):
Phuck Putin
@@jakobstrand4916 Yes bro 😔
Not only the voice but that 🎸GUITAR spin that Chris is playing in the background against the National Anthem needs to be ALSO acknowledged!! What a rendition OMG!!
This performance was just stunning which gave emotional calmness and peace.
Best performance in that AGT year.He clearly deserved a golden buzzer
Yahh i. Agree with you
@Luke Younts it's always the ones with a sad backstory or are kids who wins so not too surprising.
@Luke Younts It's cool. He'd already won the Swedish version of the show by this point. The fact that Cowell "guessed" he was a singer was bullcrap as he'd have been very aware of Klaffords success by this point.
Not taking away that this was a beautiful rendition but the show made him out to be a brand new singer that hadn't done it before and it's not the case.
Ohhhh yes !!!!!!!!he deserved
Hearing this man sing “Imagine” was almost like hearing it for the first time. Beautiful.
Arguably the best audition in the history of agt
Not arguably. The best period
Agree
personally thjis is my 2nd best Kodi lee's is still beautiful
How was this not a golden buzzer
@Hedlund thanks for the info though! Had no clue he won the Sweedish version of the show
If his song was released today, I bet my my life it would debute at the top 10 songs. His voice and uniqueness just sets him apart from the rest
This is not his song
A true artist doesn't need perfect pitch or magnificent ability to play an instrument. A true artist is one that pulls emotion out of every member of the audience. Mr. Klafford, you are a true artist.
AND... he has perfectly applied pitch and all of the ability, so... yeah.
I thought this song had died of exposure years ago, but, your rendition breathed new life into it! Very well done indeed!
Agreed. It takes tremendous talent to break through all lacquer & glitter that's been thrown at that song. He managed to find it's heart again.
Masterpiece will never die.
This cover and Janet Devlins cover are the best ever.
Yes, I was sure it had too much baggage to be great again, not so :)
If this isn't worthy of a golden buzzer i don't know what is. Amazing Performance
He didn't have a sob story
@@Kn1ghtHawk99 and wasn’t part of any group
I mean it is just show off xdd it is so plastic and fake
Yeah is this the show that uses the golden buzzer?
Så klart, så rätt. Det är min gubbe
Every time I come across this video it brings tears to my eyes.
Chris this is an experience we all will not forget! July 2022 and I'm still coming back for this beautiful rendition
It's a mostly rare occasion when a covering artist does a song in such a way that the audience at large would call it "better than the original"...This was/is such a case. When I heard this rendition the first time, I went through a very bad patch in my life. I'm not out of the woods yet, but this moves me tears every time. My wife has been instructed that this song will be played at my funeral...THIS cover!
that was really good but please there just cant be a better version than lennon's
@@tanishqrawat9559 That's the wonderful thing about opions. That's your opion and my opinion is mine. We don't have to like it or subscribe to it, but only respect the other person's point of view.
@@tanishqrawat9559 if you heard both versions for the first time not knowing who made it, Im pretty sure a big majority would pick this. Nostalgia is a tricky thing 🙂
Agreed! The style of upper level
It`s actually not that rare. And it is on full display on youtube. It`s always easier to improve on something existing than to create something new. That`s especially true for writing of all kinds (music, lyrics, books, poems). And not all writers were good singers. They did the foundation and better singers build on it. Happens all the time.
The only reason this might be somewhat perceived as rare is that most people prefer the version they are used to.
One of the greatest auditions of all time with zero exaggeration.
listening to this again because the vocals have stuck with me for so long, and in addition to the astonishing vocals, I'm absolutely LOVING the guitar work. Such a perfect performance.
The guitar work was exquisite?
This is the day he won my heart. I had tears and goosebumps watching him sing. I will forever think he should have gotten the golden buzzer, should have been the winner!!! It broke my heart to see him leave the show. Best performance i have seen to date on AGT! We Americans love you Chris!!
I absolutely agree with you, he deserved to be the winner and I don't know why they didn't hit the golden buzzer for him!
my absolut favorite video on yt since i saw the audition the first time
The natural raw talented singers that have performed on AGT for 14-15 years and Idol from age 9-50 is mindblowing!!
Why is it that raw unknown natural talented singers are capable of moving us in way they do??
Especially the last five years.
I figured it out!
the parents are feeding their kids weiner water soup.
Dude has like 4 different voices in the same song, this is freaking insane.
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Black Hitler??? XD
Agreed !!!
@@gitsurfer27I was so confused by your comment until I looked at the photo
@@latenightbreakdowns2107 I feel like we're the only ones addressing this phenomenon
I’ve watched the audition countless times, still gives me goosebumps… what a chill voice
This man should have been given the gold!!
Amazing & epic voice!!
You have great taste. This mans voice will make angels cry. He is a star!
Hands down the best version of Imagine, absolutely beautiful.
😂😂😂
@@battleborn8658What's funny?
Chris brought tears to my eyes...Fantastic rendition of John Lennon's song....Wow!
same bro, this is an amazing cover ❤
@@VillaIrwin hmmm
Such a big song to take on, and he performs it beautifully. I love it.
yeah
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One of the purest forms of musical interpretation I've ever heard on the show. Your rendition of this legendary song will stay with me for a long time. Thank you.
This and cornells version. Best 2
I am from Chile, a country of mountains, volcanoes, sea, forests and desert... with your version I travel on a dream trip... to each place... congratulations
I love Chilee
Viva Chile. I love Bombo Fica. LOL
Whenever someone sings this song, the world gets a little bit better. So I thank you for your contribution to the healing.
Man, I've been listening to your acoustic version of this song over and over and over again, especially whenever I'm feeling down. Your voice and this version of the song really calm me down. It raises my motivation to get back on track in the toughest time. I really can't thank you enough Chris.
Samson, thank you for sharing that
Your comment is absolutely right. I can listen to over and over again.
He would have gotten a golden buzzer from me before the judges even had a chance to say anything. His vocal control and range is crazy
When he starts Imagine I would have buzzed right there and then before he even completes a single word
Que bien canta ni una desafinación ❤
This deserved a golden buzzer.
Never gets old.
Not many auditions take my breath away and give goosebumps and leave you wanting more but honestly this was and always will be outstanding
I absolutely agree!
Hard to find a better audition. Makes me cry every time, in a good way.
kodi lee is up there for auditions. along with angelica hale.
If this performance doesn't deserve a golden buzzer then I don't know what does.
In times like these we need artists like him
I come back to this every few months. This is one of the best renditions of this song I have ever heard
He deserved the golden buzzer more than anyone
To be honest, he deserved the Golden buzzer
This is the best audition of history. I have not words to describe it. Everything is simply perfect
I swear I watched this video a millions times for the past few years and omg I get blown away every time so beautiful
John Lennon would definitely approve of this rendition of his timeless classic 😊👍
Hello, how are you doing, hope your staying safe?
I can honestly say that I have NEVER enjoyed a rendition of a classic in my life, but this, my man you are so incredibly talented. I can now say that you are an absolute magician in the world of music and this is a rendition and a personal version that I will never forget
One of the best covers of Imagine, if even not the best.
Better than the original IMO
would have to disagree with you.
This is the best, 'A perfect circle - imagine'
I don’t see how you could improve on this version. It’s subtle where it needs to be and powerful in a way the original lacked. Love the original too but I do prefer the heaviness to this version.
@@briggs5569 um no. Im a metal head first and foremost and I love metal covers and I love tool. But that version is honestly pretty trash. It doesn’t have the soul of the original nor the dynamics of Chris’s. Whole heartedly disagree. But it is music so whatever floats your boat I guess
I would say that pentatonix' cover is better, but they are a group of five extremely talented vocalists so it's not really a fair comparison. Chris has some serious skill
One of the best vocal performances of all time.
I cried like a child with this version, the power of expressing such a pure feeling is incredible. hope to hear more about you. saludos desde buenos aires - Argentina
You are not the only one who is crying when Chris sings. Chris Klafford won swedish Idol. And when he sang Imagine he made the other participants cry. It was so beautiful. th-cam.com/video/wk3a0GFJYt4/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful!
The most beautiful vocal performance ever recorded in my opinion. Nothing else holds a candle to the emotion that went into this cover. You're truly an incredible artist, man.
LL you can only have to go in on Monday 🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊🙂😊
I think when Elton John sang at Princess Diana's funeral that was the most emotion put into a song but then again Elton John is a living legend.
I cannot tell you how many times I have watched this video. It is just addicting and I am at a loss of words its incredible
Still gives me whole body goosebumps when he starts hitting those gorgeous notes, like when everyone else stands up. Those are stunning notes and runs! Absolutely heavenly!!!
Give him a golden buzzer please. He is my favourite audition ever. And when he cried, it really melted my heart. Beautiful soul ❤️
Best interpretation of Imagine I ever heard.
Seriously though who is cutting onions in here? Why am I crying? Why is this so good?! Why do I keep playing this over and over? Please excuse me while I go wipe my tears and watch this again as I continue to cry from how beautiful this is. I may not know you sir but I want to say thank you for sharing your talent and your beautiful and amazing voice with the world in times like these we need to hear something just like this. 😭❤️☺️💙
I´ts war....and this song is telling us to keep peace always
You sing with pride you have charisma and you sing compassionate it’s beautiful
I personally think you should have gotten the golden buzzer. That was amazing and moving. Smash that like button if you agree.
He's white so no chance he's lucky to go through
He is a good singer no? "lucky"
@@probablecausetocheckhard-drive you're cringe
@@probablecausetocheckhard-drive Seems kinda racist to me
He didnt had a sad story, and thats the only reason he didnt get the golden buzzer
You made a place in history with this rendition of the song. It will stay at the top 5 best songs I've ever heard in my life. Thanks for sharing your voice with us.
I've watched this so many times and every time is just as great as the the last. Great performance.👍
Thank you so much!
Even if I had talent near yours, I still wouldn't have had your level of courage, to go in front of all those people and cameras. So I say Thank You for sharing your gift with the world. And I Know I'm Not The Only One.
Same
Ne prend pas de cours si ont te propose,car après ça ne ressemble pas à ce qu´ont a entendu bravo
bro youre legendary, what a performance
This guy is brilliant. Not many singer can pull out this extraordinary performance
The most beautiful “Imagine” cover I’ve ever heard ❤️🔥
There’s music that’s wonderful, timeless, and a guy comes from deep in Sweden and makes it unforgettable...
you’re one of those people, man.
you made me dream.
thank you
I've played this over and over again ,never felt a performance that's this deep.
Easily a golden buzzer, I alway come back to watch.
Hes voice is one of those like heavenly voices oh my gosh. The falsettos and everything all sounds angelic.
Lots of AGT auditions are just so-so. But this....his voice gave me chills the first time hearing it! Really! Amazingly beautiful!
This resonates with 99% of us, no matter where you are in the world. Hang in there folks, we will turn this around, today, tomorrow, or the next…… We will overcome👍
We only have to imagine it
And it'll manifest
@OctaviaJoseph-ty3xl my parents were original hippies in the Haight Ashbury where I was born. It was hardly the first movement of it's kind. People have been saying what you said for hundreds of years, and war is is only more evil and more deadly. We are killing the Earth. Those of us who believe this can no longer afford to sit back and wait for it to manifest, we have to get involved!
Thanks for reiterating what this song does for me any so many others.
Peace and love
To do a cover of such an iconic song and get a standing ovation from every single person in the crowd. Says everything about his talent. I'm with the comment section here, that was a golden buzzer performance.
Powerful and gentle at the same time. That is exactly what we need right now
The most amazing and astounding original version of this song ive ever heard... wow.. chills all over when i hear it and i would listen to this a 100 times
As a singer myself, I find it absolutely fascinating how other vocalists arrange popular, classic songs to suit them as individuals. It's a true gift. I've never been able to do it so beautifully.
@Robin Anderson am good , thank you
Canada
@Robin Anderson variable , sometimes its cool , sometimes its hot . Its summer now
@Robin Anderson ok , why you are a single father ?
No longer married
This is the best version of this song I've ever heard! Amazing!❤
This is still the very best rendition of this song ever!
Please ignore all the thumbs down Chris, their ears have obviously fallen off and they don't appreciate real music. Sad for them 😓
The range in this voice is astounding, seamless. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
No matter how many times you watch Chris' performance of "Imagine", you are still gonna get goosebumps. 😍😍
Absolutely does. Such a beautiful voice.
True!
One of the best songs in british history and for the first time someone who has smashed the original.This is truly amazing.
The words of this song have so much more meaning in 2022 than when you first were on the show. You did it beautifully. Thank you.
Hello, how are you doing, hope your staying safe?
Dude brought an extraordinary guitar onto that stage, as well. The whole package.
I wouldn't even be able to give a realistic guess, on how many times I've heard this audition so far... Absolutely bonechillingly amazing! 👌
I come back to hear Chris sing roughly every few weeks. Beautiful voice, wonderful arrangement, exceptional talent.
Has to be, hands down the best rendition of this song, ever.
Everytime I watch this I get very emotional to tears. Unbelievable that he can do that with a song! Love you Chris❤️
I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😊 the song but when last did you play it?
@@ginocandia5770 only last week. Previously several times. More than 10 ( lost count). I am about to listen again after this reply.
@@CrystalVideo9 so cool me too I love the song he's so talented?
@@CrystalVideo9 How old are you, you look pretty and lovely❤️ and I'm interested getting to know more about you. Where are you from.
Thanks for the compliment. I am am older than I look. Good genes and look after myself.
He sounds like an angel singing, I could listen to him singing every day.
Hi Carol, how are you
Such a unique tone. Simply beautiful. Wonderful control.
Thank you Chris for this rendition the best rendition I've ever heard,, I'm fr. Philippines... No to War We need "Peace " in this World...
Yeah. Thanks
It is one of the best covers of ‘Imagine’, it is beautiful vocal. Wish you all good luck.
I cannot remember how many times I have listened to this and EVERY time I get goosebumps and the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. EVERY time!
What a fabulous rendition of a classic song... Beautiful