Courtney Hadwin - Old Town Road - Double Reaction
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Part II of my journey with this amazing vocalist.
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Good reaction HB....welcome aboard you've been COURTERIZED 🤟😎👍
Lol, "courterized". Love it
@@HistoryBuff for this being just your 2nd Courtney vid. You've a very good read on her at the end of this reaction! Subscribed to you and looking forward to more 😁
She is unique and talented such a strong voice huge range
I think you are correct, she is like Joe Crocker , and they sing the emotion not just the song
Thanks for your thoughtful reaction, and welcome to your Courtland journey! Since you are relatively new to Courtney, I thought I would give you some background info on this fabulous singer.
Courtney was born on July 6, 2004. She lives in Hesleden, a village near Hartlepool (North East England).
She lives in the center of Hesleden, in a modest looking house, together with her father, Paul Hadwin (born 1986), mother, Annmarie Hadwin (born 1987), younger brother, Paul Hadwin (born ~2007), and younger sister, Melissa Hadwin (born 2009).
The family has arranged the attic of the house into a music studio, where Courtney can practice and record. She has also held several Instagram live sessions with her fans in that studio, many are available on YT.
Courtney has sung ever since she can remember. In 2015, she took part in TenStar 2015, where she reached the final stage. In 2017, she took part in The Voice Kids UK, a competition where she also reached the final stage. In that competition, she performed Nutbush City Limits, Dancing in the Street, I Feel Good, and I Am Telling You.
Courtney's international breakthrough happened in season 2018 of America's Got Talent. Her audition (a cover of Hard To Handle) was a huge success: one YT video of that audition has got over 168 million views. In AGT she also performed covers of Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (quarter finals), Born To Be Wild (semifinals), and River Deep Mountain High (finale). She also performed (out of the competition proper) a duet with the English band The Struts (shortened version of two songs: Could Have Been Me and Piece Of My Heart). Courtney finished 6th, a remarkable performance for a 14 year old!
In early 2019, Courtney took part in AGT The Champions, where she sang her original Pretty Little Thing. She didn't make it to the final.
In February 2019, Courtney was invited by The Struts to their Newcastle concert. Together, they performed the same songs as in AGT (but full versions this time): Could Have Been Me and Piece Of My Heart.
Courtney has been coached by Julie Miles (Vocal Ovation) since August 2015. She decided to finish school (which she disliked) early, in 2020, and graduated by home schooling, so she can now better concentrate on her singing career.
In December 2018, Courtney was signed by Simon Cowell (the current status of this contract seems to be unclear due to subsequent changes in the companies involved). Her first album has been delayed by the pandemic, but she has a YT channel, with six covers so far: Sign Of The Times, Sucker, Someone You Loved, Old Town Road, What's Love Got To Do With It, Happy Xmas (War Is Over).
Courtney was scheduled for "Woodstock 50" in August 2019, but the festival was canceled. Courtney is scheduled to perform at the FM4 Frequency festival in St Pölten (Austria), on August 20, 2021.
Before I finish, I have to warn you that a small but loud minority of her fans are fairly fanatic, so I would advise you against ever uttering anything critical about Courtney in your reactions. I'll give only one example. In the AGT semifinals, one of the judges, Mel B, criticized Courtney's performance (Born To Be Wild): "You did what you did, and I loved it, but I still felt those nerves, and I am not used to that with you." You have no idea the flurry of slander and libel that Mel B faced because of those comments. Here are some of the ones that decency allows me to reproduce: "Mel B's comments were just plain nuts.", "No need to mince words about Mel B.", "I thought I was being gentle and reserved. You should hear how I categorize it when it's not for publication." You have been warned.
I hope you will react to the songs by Courtney mentioned above, and more!
Julian Holton: very good detail on Miss Courtney Hadwin. The only thing I would say differently is about warning him about the fans. I think that was more of a defensive posture due to all the hate she was getting from other fans of other artists. I'm sure you know it was real bad for her. So her fans were extremely defensive to anything negative about Courtney. And tbh, their are some who still are but not many of those comment anymore today. But the fans who do are very quick to correct any wrong facts that we all know about her. But usually not so aggressively. Although I've read one or two on one of his videos who did. But I'm sure he's gotten that from other artists fans too. That's social media for you. Otherwise a great summary. A few more things could be added but then you would end up writing a short story about her. Or even a good size book if you wanted to.
Oh wait I did see one false fact you wrote that should be cleared up. She did not quit school. She finished early and graduated by home schooling. Also Simon Cowell who owned majority of Syco Entertainment bought out Sony for his TV talent shows full control from Sony (who is the mother company of Arista Records) last July. Sony now retained all rights to any artists Simon signed. But we don't know 100% for sure if Courtney is still signed with Sony since some have noticed that her named has been removed from their artists list and it's been said that she no longer follows Sony. I haven't checked into that yet, because it doesn't really matter much to me. I feel she looks happy and her album is still in the works. If Sony is involved it will help her marketing wise, but they will also eat up her profits.
Darn, am I missing some drama!?
No, I just saw your responses
@HIstory Buff
Btw, If you happen to choose Courtney's "Love Hurts" for a reaction. The audio on that is not very good and I've enhanced it to sound much better. As the one that's uploaded has the sound coming out of her laptop speakers and recorded through her cell phone to go live on TikToc or Instagram. That song is one of her best singing performances though and that's why many people will ask for it. I don't have any editing experience with combining video with audio and syncing them together or I would put a video up with the better audio I have. One day I'll find time to learn a program to do that. But if you choose to react to it and want to hear a better audio of it, I'll leave this link for you. soundcloud.com/bert-painter/courtney-hadwin-love-hurts-2nd-mix/s-5w502xBUr51
Or this link would be good to use as a reaction because it will show a picture of Courtney with her pet.
"w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/961326172%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-5w502xBUr51&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true">
why does most people always trying to compare one singer with another ? this is impossible to do because ever singer out there has there own STYLE ! COURTNEY is one of a kind ! there is no one like her !
Because that's what we do
Courtney leaves the original in the dust, this is absolutely superb, her voice is totally unique and comes from deep in her soul!! Absolutely incredible!!!!
Hi HB. Great to see you back to more Courtney. I’ve got to say, I absolutely love the format of your reactions, where you listen to the full original first and then the cover. That’s critical for someone like Courtney that is so creative and makes every song she sings her own. She will never do a cover unless she has her own take on how a song could or should have been sung, so her versions are always completely different.
‘Old Town Road’ set so many chart records and was a massive hit, but I must say, after hearing Courtney’s version, I have no desire to hear the original ever again. Courtney didn’t just make the original her own, she completely dismembered it and put it back together as a new original. She took a country/hip hop song and transformed it into a rock anthem.
Courtney was 14 when she sang these 4 songs that became known as the cover sessions on the EP. She was in the middle of working on her album in London when she took a day out to record these four covers, so all were done in a single day. You’ll notice that the musicians have the same clothes in all four songs. The minimalist approach was because she was in the studio at the time and had limited space. You’ll see she has very little room to move, which is what Courtney does best.
After AGT, where Courtney sang only 60’s and 70’s classic rock, so many people thought that was all she could do. So these 4 covers were released to both show the amazing vocal versatility that Courtney has, as well as to show that her style of passion and emotion, so long forgotten, was totally relevant to today’s music. So she took massively popular songs and adapted them to her style and in virtually everyone’s opinion, blew the originals out of the water. The two of the four you haven’t reacted to are more ballad types that highlight Courtney’s absolutely beautiful voice, although with a touch of the signature Courtney grit.
I would suggest after you react to these remaining two covers, ‘Someone You Loved’ and ‘Sign of the Times’, which can be found on her TH-cam channel, you react to some of her AGT performances, because you’ve never seen what a stage dominating performer Courtney is. Start with the Audition, which went viral and now has over 500M views and turned Courtney into a worldwide phenomenon. For all of us, Courtney is the best thing to happen to music in decades and truly the voice of a lifetime.
When I see her moves when she's on stage, I think of Elvis Presley. He always said he moves the way he feels it. On TV they were only allowed to film him from the waist up. Courtney has that feel although at one time she said she used to watch James Brown and liked how he moved.
100 times better than the original. Janis Joplin.
Thanks HB for another Courtney reaction. I've enjoyed both Courtney reaction so much I had to subscribe. There's a whole lot of Courtney's videos out there, from a very young age to now. Watching her from a young age till now you can see how she's progressed to what you see now. She has a very intense vocal exercises she does everyday to keep her voice strong, almost like a body builder would for his muscles. Dedication to be better at her vocals is why we haven't seen the best from Courtney yet. Courtney will always make today's preformance better than yesterday's and tomorrow's even better.
I must say that you were spot on in your comments about Courtney. When she was 11 or 12 during an interview she was asked about her singing and what advice she had for other singers. Her reply was, to not worry about what you look like and how pretty you are, it's all about your vocals and what you sound like. Even now people will comment on a live about some the face she has when performing. She'll say do I, I never noticed, oh well I don't care. That's Courtney being Courtney, she throws everything she has into her vocals,heart, body, and soul nothing else matters.
She has also said that when she goes on stage she kinda knows how she's going to move on stage, but once the music starts she ends up going in a nother direction. That's just a little bit to let you know that you have pegged Courtney right in your comments.
Ed, Bert, and Sherry have left some great videos for your next Courtney reaction. We'll all be waiting for your next Courtney reaction when you have the time. I know we're all looking forward to it.
Thanks for the sub!!
J'aime regarder vos réactions parce que elles sont vraiment sincères,très pertinentes et justes.
Loved your double reaction so we can hear the side-by-side comparison of the same song, done so differently.
Not a fan of the original song at all. There's a few different videos of it. How it became the longest #1 hit ever is way beyond me. Courtney's said she heard the way she does it in her head and chose to make her own version of it. The mic drop was more about her doing these 4 cover sessions to show she can do more than what many thought she was capable, and this cover was the last one of the series of the 4 covers. The Mic drop was that she's finished now.
The 2 session musicians loved playing with her as you may have noticed in "Sucker" from all their smiling at each other. They were very impressed by her from some of their comments on their Instagram pages they posted. I hoped they are the same guys on her originals they were supposedly recording with back then. We shall see. She was 14 when she did all 4 of these cover sessions. Nothing better than improvisation when it comes to playing music. You are right about her needing a stage and showing her full potential, although being stuck in a tight room gave her more control of her moves she's really capable of, that some people couldn't appreciate when she was on AGT. She's just a power house vocally and stage presence wise.
Keep these coming. You seem like someone who won't forget about this future starlet. I'm glad I stayed up late and caught this one before hitting the hay.
Hi again HB, I’m glad you came back to react to Courtney again. This was a fantastic reaction again. Can already see you are getting addicted to Courtney! I agreed with all your observations, except maybe the Joe Cocker one lol. Courtney is a free spirit when it comes to movement. Her songs she rehearses again and again. I could see how excited you were with what Courtney did with “Old Town Road”. I heard the original once and that was enough. Courtney takes a so-so song ( and I know there are probably millions of people out there who would disagree with me) and brings the song a whole new life. She is amazing especially knowing that she was only 14 here. She will be 17 in July so no going out with the guys for a drink yet! I know TC mentioned the other two songs on Courtney’s Cover Sessions EP for you to react to next. Of those two songs I have a particular favorite which is “Sign of the Times”. That song really showcases her incredible voice IMO and it would be great if you did that one next. Thank you for pushing on to get this one up. I saw your notice that it had been blocked twice. I really enjoy your reactions and can’t wait for the next!
Sherry, I think that was his way of saying Courtney doesn't choreograph her moves, but has her own moves to the music, just like Joe Cocker did.
@@rickrhoden1 Yeah I kind of got that but the image of comparing Joe Cocker to Courtney in any way is a little creepy. Don’t get me wrong I love his reactions.
Lol, thanks. I know it's not very flattering. Also something to consider is that I literally spout the first thing that comes into my head during reactions. My train of thought gets weird. It probably went something like this: "wow, she really doesn't care what she looks like when she does that. Reminds me of that SNL Joe Cocker bit". It looks rehearsed and that a lot of thought was put into it because I do a lot of editing on the back end.
@@HistoryBuff It’s all good. And some reactors can’t even think of the words in the first place. Love how you react to the original first and then see Courtney’s version. Makes you really see how Courtney has changed it for the better.
Another really good Courtney reaction, HB! Thanks! The following year after her AGT performances, she recorded four cover songs and put them out as an album she called "Cover Sessions". This was in 2019 when she was ONLY 14-years old. So far, you have reviewed 2 of those 4 "Cover Sessions" songs, "Sucker" and "Old Town Road". Hard to believe those were performances of a 14-year old (roughly an 8th grader in middle school), right?
Courtney used the same two musicians for all four "Cover Sessions" songs. You were correct. That percussion instrument is literally a box that is used in some Latin American music which is why it's called a cajon (cah-hon) which is the Spanish word for box (caja).
Those four "Cover Sessions" songs can be downloaded on all major music apps, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc. So, if you like any of these enough, you can stream & download them. Courtney has also suggested to all that they sign up for her Spotify channel since that's where her first original music will drop in a few months.
We realize that you may not get to the next Courtney reaction as quickly. We understand and appreciate the time you take to review her music. I appreciated your insight into this reaction and look forward to your next Courtz review. I would suggest that you please react to the last two songs from this "Cover Sessions" album which can be found in her YT Vevo account, here - th-cam.com/channels/J0UIOws33p5zRE6Eul3rlw.html THANK YOU!!! 🙏
Hey T, again we talk about the same things in that Cajon. If I read yours 1st I might not of brought it up and went in another direction. But knowing he's a drummer I had to point him to at least here a demo of it. lol Plus he mentions in the last reaction of Courtney he has to keep his drum kit in the closet, so who knows maybe I've enlightened him to get one and the kids will just think it's a speaker and not go off on it. That is until he starts playing it in front of them. lol
Hey Bert! Always great to see you in the comments! I think that may have been a Liliac video where I talk about my kids and my drum set. I'm honored you paid that much attention to the finer details though!
@@bertpainter8385 Great minds, Bert!!!
@@HistoryBuff Yep, I think you're right. The Cajon is worth the investment for anyone who enjoys banging on a desktop but doesn't play drums. But is probably something most drummers would enjoy even more. And very affordable. Love how you do these reactions with the originals. As for paying attention, lol, not so sure how much attention my mind does these days. I forget all the time where I heard things from. Your reactions are exactly how many of us like to see them done. As for what's next, the other 2 covers Courtney does on her TH-cam channel is probable a good choice whenever you get to them. They will show a lot more of what she is like and her versatility.
Courtney is the best ❤️
Hi HB. Simon from 'Rosehill Dairy" here. So glad you decided Courtney deserved more time from you. It is a matter of taste I know whether one likes a certain music style. I only subscribe to youtubers whom I feel add that certain something extra to their reactions. You do that very well. I also like to explore other artists and often feel that many viewers only watch the same artist without taking the time to watch other reactions but not of their favorite. It is good to pace yourself through an artist and I am looking forward to more of Courtney in the future. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for that. To be honest, I dont feel like I add much to artists like Courtney or Angelina Jordan compared to Sabaton where I get to delve into history or Nightwish which involves a lot of science, evolution, richard Dawkins, etc. One of the best things I have seen on my channel is when people thank me for introducing them to bands/artists they would have never seen otherwise! So if you're one of those folk, please feel free to check out some of my other stuff!
Hey, HB, you do a good service by playing the original first. That's the best way to showcase Courtney's creativity. You also give thoughtful commentary. There are several suggestions in the comments, but since you wanted to see what she can do onstage (hint: she devours it), I would suggest first you react to her most famous video: 2018 AGT audition (currently scoring 600million+ total views), any of her other AGT performances, including "Piece of My Heart" with the Struts and "Pretty Little Thing" on 2019 AGT Champions. I will subscribe the next time you react to Courtney! BTW, I understand your reference to the great Joe Cocker; like him, Courtney does not focus on choreography--she just moves with the music in her.
Ahh, so 3 is a charm for you sub? I'm game
EXACTLY!!
Try Papa's got a new brand new bag American got talent she also does a couple Janis Joplin songs and a Tina Turner good luck brother
How the fuck this girl still does not have an album with her name on it. It is where you realize how bad the industry has become. Keep signing like that, I totally love your voice, you're definitely an artist and deserve a place in the top of the music industry.
It's hard to get an album doing primarily covers
You pinpointed EXACTLY what I just realized. She can make songs rock like hell and give this sort of performance WITHOUT the complementary musical accompanyment. Her voice needs to be front and center at forefront of her music so that every other instrument takes a back seat (instead of being complementary). I don't think I've ever heard this before!!!
I don't think you can point to any specific trait that makes this happen. Plenty of other artists have good range (young Robert Plant and Steven Tyler had MUCH more than Courtney). Plenty have just as much power. Plenty can match her in character and control. The songs she covers are not real improvements over the originals (the originals are equally impressive). The ONE standout simply seems to be her ability to dominate everything else going on with her vocals. It is so unique and I don't think I've heard this from any other big artist, past or present.
I have to say my piece with one thing you mentioned. I agree with you that each of some other singers of the past have what Courtney has. Maybe I need to reverse that and say Courtney has a little bit of everything some have. (I can't say "plenty" of singers do or did. ) The thing I can't acknowledge is that the songs she covers are not real improvements. With anyone who loves the classics of the past and also many of today's listeners, has said many times over point black, that she makes every cover her own and way better in many cases makes them her own and changes the song to completely different song,. But I think I get your point overall. And she is very unique. She recently said she don't want to be the same as anyone. She wants to create something new in music and be different from anything else people know of. I'd say she's well on her way. To think she was only 14 when she recorded these in that back room studio while taking a break on her new music. 15 when they were actually released to the public.
Go back to when Courtney Hadwin was doing the Voice and BGT. You'll see that she has her own moves and has developed them over the years.
She reminds me of Steven Tyler from Aerosmith. He always looks like the music just possesses him. Even her crazy vocals makes me think of him. She is amazing!!
Watch her with The Struts.
It's live. Don't watch AGT one. Watch one at the College. She is a free spirit doing a Janis Joplin song
Must Watch !!!
Courtney is preparing for her appearance at the FM4 Frequency Festival in Austria Aug 20 2021, Covid willing. Lately she has done a lot of short videos on Tik Tok 30 seconds of songs like ' Sweet Child of Mine ', ' Please Please Please ' , ' Grace Kelly ' , ' Let It Be ' , ' Creep ' , ' Here Comes the Sun ', ' Whose Loving You ' ' Muffins in the Freezer ' .... I suppose they are too short to review on TH-cam. Just tastes of what is to come. Her album has again been promised for this year, Covid willing. Yeah time to get this show on the road.
LOL, "muffins in the freezer"!?
Tic Tock may not be too short. Especially if I do a handful
@@HistoryBuff Of those TikToks, I would go with Sweet Child of Mine to get the feel of a live Courtney.
That mic drop...
'nuff said.
She reminded me of the Young Steven Tyler . I hope one day Steven will find her and does a Duet with her. That would be a TRUE ROCK Ballet . Love this compared reaction. Subscribing now
You may have already seen this one of Courtney singing an Aerosmith ballad of "Don't want to miss a thing" when she was only 11 years old th-cam.com/video/jjmwOEnFIns/w-d-xo.html
You did the two more of a rock and roll video she did of the four seasonsif you get a chance try the other to video someone you loved and sign of the times and remember these are all live thanks a lot
If you really enjoy her singing, react to her performance on AGT champions
Yep agree. Link is here th-cam.com/video/_7sJl4TUqQg/w-d-xo.html
When you comment about Courtney you should realize she is only 15 at this time
Please react to LOVE HURTS. Thanks
"Allegedly" you been watching Simon Whistler's Business Blaze? 😜
Lol. Not sure what you mean
With a band, anything from AGT: quarter, semi or finals. An original on GT Champions: Pretty Little Thing. If you want a "rush take from a phone": look for "A Little Piece of My Heart" with the Strutts, in a club in the UK. Nothing fancy: bad sound, raw take, but you will measure how great she was at 14 yo. Now, she is 16. And her record (ARISTA Records) is being delayed constantly because of the COVID.
Here's some links so you don't got crazy finding the good ones.
"Pretty Little Thing" on AGT Champions. th-cam.com/video/_7sJl4TUqQg/w-d-xo.html
"Piece of my Heart" in concert at Newcastle England. th-cam.com/video/Dq6XN2jS1sE/w-d-xo.html
Hi, nice to see your smile again at a Courtney performance. I also take the opportunity to thank you for your kind words in the beginning. My name means my website where I collect pictures, facts and experiences from my travels. Thank you so much for making this reaction and I will be patient until you have the time and opportunity to make a reaction to Courtney again ;) I also like your tone in front of the camera and the mic, makes me wonder what your profession is on a daily basis . See you ... Hugs
Hey! THERE she is!! I talk about it a little in my videos, especially "the 3 strangest things I've seen as a paramedic". I've been a firefighter/paramedic for 25 years. For most of that time, I've ran EMS training programs and even teach people how to teach (which may account for the candor you're talking about). I retired 5 years ago and have been a hospital administrator since. I just got my masters in business (history/classical literature is my undergrad). Thanks for asking! 🙂
By the way, loved "Nope ... Got Nothing" Hahaha... :D Nice that you take the time to enter the details
Lol, I try. Think I was too hard on that one guy? I just thought that was super tacky and almost made me can the whole video. Then I thought of you and said "I can't do that to her"
@@HistoryBuff
I just think he's a super fan of Courtney and probably does not think about how it can be perceived. I'm glad you thought of me and posted the video because it was worth "the wait" ;)
@@HistoryBuff I think it is fair to give people a chance to find out that something can be perceived wrong and that they may therefore fail with the message. So I do not think you were too harsh.
If you want to watch Courtney in a full stage performance, check out her AGT Champions performance. BTW it's an original, so you won't be able to compare and contrast. th-cam.com/video/_7sJl4TUqQg/w-d-xo.html
rip lil nas x
Any thing else coming up for Courtney? Just thinking since you've seen her rock side, thought the next one might be her softer side with a ballad she's surprises many by. Maybe a Lewis Capaldi cover of "Someone you love" th-cam.com/video/eR9UxcsjUSM/w-d-xo.html
Eventually. Just a lot of rabbit holes right now
@@HistoryBuff Just a friendly reminder, no rush. I see you have been doing a bunch of different things. I may not post much except for on Courtney videos or one or 2 others I follow diligently, but I do watch the other content of some of you good reactors just to see what people are into. Looking forward to it.
Courtney s version is a way lot better!
Soon they will ban him from doing covers, because everything he touches he does better than the original.
Maybe she should write more original music then. Otherwise, its a karaoke competition
@@HistoryBuff In fact, she has already sung her own song in the videos circulating on TH-cam, "Pretty little thing." His first album is of his songs, it has been delayed because of the pandemic.
As Soundwave from G1 Transformers would say:
Courtney is Superior
Lil Nas X/Billy Cyrus... Inferior!
Not Joe Cocker. Not Corbain. Not Jagger. Joplin -JOPLIN - JOPLIN!. It's amazing that you don't get that. I don't care how old you are, if you're a serious fan of music, you'd immediately think Joplin. Sad thing for this girl, I think 16 year old girl at the time of this cover - is two-fold. It's the social media age and anyone and everyone is heard, no matter how pathetic they are. Actual talents get get lost in the miasma, because there's only so much content one can consume. The other fold is what our kids are aware of, which points back - yet again- to social media... and the failure of parents in the, you guessed it, social media age.
Um...ok. or there's also the remote possibility of personal opinion. I guess that didn't exist before social media.
We love our Courtney. She is a great performer/singer/song writer. You need to check her out on American's Got Talent 2018
What you said is perfect to described Courtney’s style. She did it with her original AGT Champions. It’s just raw talent.
Her vocal range is insane!! She made this song her own
On tik tok Courtney did a voice range exercise and reached 3 1/3 octaves. She is working on it.
It is her song now
Oh? She purchased the rights to it? Good to know.
@@HistoryBuff Haha. She only had to sing it to own it.
@@mmcpa lol, yea, I got what you meant. If you've ever had to write a song, assemble it, produce it and finally present it to the world with no clue how they're going to receive it...it's a huge mental (and sometimes financial) undertaking. Most artist who cover songs give the original artists a proper degree of respect that I just don't see here and many CH fans have made comments similar to yours, even to the point of being derogatory. I know there's no harm in it, but it just doesn't sit well with me. This is literally like walking into an art museum, adding a splash of pink to a picture, claiming it for yourself and patting yourself on the back for accomplishing something far greater than the original artist. I know I'm thinking too much into it, but it's a perspective to consider when you're a fan of a cover artist.
What is so cool about Courtney is that you can compare her to a lot of people but you also realize she is unique. You can tell she truly feels the music and how she moves is just how she’s feeling the music.
You got this exactly right! She is a raw powerhouse operating on instinct and a generational set of vocal chords. This girl can rock!
Dont suffer the Joe Cocker connection with neophytes who dont get it. Courtney loses herself in the music and reacts organically. She is not contrived, she is all about the release of something completely uninhibited to bring her performance to another level. It is a beautiful thing to watch. So unique. All the greats have it.
Liked and subscribed.
LOL, the "neophites"
Dear COURTNEY. Who seemed possessed when you sing. I like this. WHAT A TALENT..WHAT A VOICE.
Great reaction 😁 I think she was 14 at the time she recorded this, amazing talent. You need to check out her other 2 covers she did in this session, they are slower but still just as amazing as this one. Please, please do her next cover off Signs of the times by Harry Styles it’s beautiful and it showed that she could sing anything you asked her too 😁😁
Snap! 👍❤
I was just done commenting on another reaction about this point that so many of us recall so many great artists past and present when we rockout with Courtney 🤔
I have come to the conclusion that it is the 'greatness' that they all share !!🤘
We recognize so many signature moves, intros, uber notes galore and effortless at that! She has the greatness of a complete performer - surely they can't keep the Lion in the cage much longer 😑 🙄👍
Holy smokes she fixed this song so hard.
Very good read on Courtney at the end of your vid on Courtney for only seeing 2 of her vids! Courtney is a big James Brown fan. .he is just one of the artists she has been influenced by. As you watch more of her vids you may want to do a comparison on her movements and John Mellencamp on his Crumbling Down video....Courtney had never seen Crumbling Down before most of her vids were made. Mellencamp and Courtney share passion for many of the same Artists...it is really cool to see how that is evident in comparison of Crumbling Down dance moves to Courtney's vids. 😁 Courterized
Thank you for a very good sensible reaction, there is no doubt that Courtney, who was only 14 when she recorded this, is going to be a mega world super star in the years to come.
Yes, exactly, thank you!!!!! I'm going to use your description because it is the truth to her performances. She has such a strong voice for a child at a young age. Also her stage presence is phenomenal. You can't teach that to anybody. Trust me when I say I'm starting to believe in reincarnation. Not a religious person but Courtney isn't doing karaoke singing. This girl has talent like she's knows everything there is to know about the industry for many years. Another girl that blows my mind is Angelina Jordan (note: I just saw a video of Angelina singing Moon River in Japanese). These babies have a style of singing. Redirect the music and lyrics to make it their own. They understand the timing and the breathing and the different styles of music at that young age. I was singing Jimmy crack corn and I don't care and Mary Had a Little Lamb. I'm glad you listened to the original to compare I love your reaction good work.👍👍👍👍👍💞🖖
Was thst Paul McCartney and Wingd' "Mary Had a Little Lamb" ?
I loved how he did thst.
Great reaction to our friend here 🙏🙄❤
Courtney is great and will only get greater - it's only natural that memories of past greatd flood our brains with endorphins and dopemine! That's the whole experience of going 'gaga' ❤❤❤❤❤❤🦋
She writes her own songs as well. Check out her AGT performances … especially the initial audition. th-cam.com/video/lPWNBUtMNsQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the great reaction. I've loved watching Courtney's career. You might want to listen to an amazing young Russian singer. Diana Ankudinova is 15 years old in this video, singing a cover of Chris Isaak's Wicked Game, giving it a more "tribal" sound. She's a contralto, even at the age of 15, and a commanding stage presence.
She is performing on the Russian TV show You Are Super, a show for disadvantaged children to display their talents that they otherwise would not be able to. You'll have to pause the video every 20-30 second to avoid blocking, or otherwise alter the video
Diana (dee-ah-na) was abandoned by her abusive mother at the age 3 and placed in an orphanage, diagnosed with cognitive impairment. Her adoptive mother had her enroll in singing lessons because her speaking was severely limited due to abuse and neglect. Her singing talent was immediately noticed and the rest, as they say, is history. It's a safe prediction that you'll have goosebumps and say that's the most unique voice you've ever heard.
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And a link to the original Wicked Game:
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Check out her AGT performances - just WOW
Much respect you put Courtney on top of the chart you rock
Spot on reaction. Now that you’ve started down the Courtney road I don’t think you’ll be able to stop. One great performance after another. You should react to the performance that got her world wide fame. Her audition on America’s Got Talent 2018. Amazing!
One last thing, HB . . . We have a Courtney Hadwin Facebook page with over 125K subscribers at which we post many of your reactions. If you don't mind, would you please register to that FB site? We'd be honored to have you - facebook.com/groups/courtneyhadwinsuperfans
Already joined brother!
@@HistoryBuff Excellent! 💯 See you on that site!
Another great reaction, Courtney is amazing. I have followed her since her AGT audition. Thanks HB!!
There are videos of her singing “ piece of my heart “ with The Struts
The Struts.
@@9012505 my bad, The Struts it is 🤗 amended
Here's one of the better videos of that day with Courtney. th-cam.com/video/Dq6XN2jS1sE/w-d-xo.html
@@bertpainter8385 There are several videos from the Newcastle concert with The Struts and Courtney. I agree that the one to which you gave a link is of best quality. In case you didn't know, there's also a video by Courtney's vocal coach (Julie Miles) of that same performance (title: Courtney Hadwin & The Struts at Newcastle. Piece Of My Heart, by: Julie Miles Vocal Coach). It has the merit of showing the audience at the end.
@@julianholton5803 Agreed, that one has it's merits too. There is another one that's got a great vantage point, but they have the setting to make the video appear wider. It would be a good project for someone with audio/video editing knowledge to make them into one video.
You need to watch her AGT
shows! Have you heard "Livingston Music?" This guys got vocals
Kinda cross a rainbow with a tornado! Thunder & lighting, the works👍👍👍writes his own lyrics, music.
Worth a look-see✌
I accept your comparison to Cocker 100%. She plays with the band and an excellent front band, the Struts, on AGT. I think there were four or five performances which would give you a great idea of how she works with them. There she was 13 when she started and 14 when she finished. Remember, she is still the predominant stage presence. Her shows are AWESOME.
Check out her AGT Champions performance of her original song, "Pretty Little Thing." But you should probably watch her first AGT performance first. Maybe do both back to back?
The guitarist is Lael Goldberg a musician and producer from London, forgotten the name of the other guy. But they both compliment Courtney brilliantly!
The New York Times (I believe) once said in a review of Joe Cocker 'he could sing the New York Telephone book and make it sound good.' That's Courtney Hadwin in a nut shell.
Growl, she's the grown up version lol. LOVE IT.
Another great reaction brother. She is so unique and so cool and the power and control in her voice goes without saying. Keep watching my friend - it only gets better.
Try love hurts from Courtney even though it's over her laptop you'll it's a professional recording and you'll be amazed
If she had more of a band and better equipment, that would compliment her voice better. Her voice is so much better than the instruments that her song could be even better with a better band. But still not sign with a label.
If you want to see her with a band, lighting, and a full size stage, check out "River deep mountain high" or "Papa's got a brand new bag" from AGT or her original "Pretty Little Thing" from AGT Champions.
I couldn’t listen to the original more than once , but I can literally listen to CourtZ version all day long!
Original song "Pretty Litlle Thing" by Courtney Hadwin th-cam.com/video/_7sJl4TUqQg/w-d-xo.html or this with The Struts "Piece of My Heart" Janis Joplin song th-cam.com/video/D0267QcjSk0/w-d-xo.html They are played with a band.
Courtney takes the original song and then performs it 100 times better, she is just so amazing.
HA.
All I hear is Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross on Ghists 34, IV.
You are no the only one we all get crazy reminds us of rock and rock the 60’s
This woman ROCKS!!!!! This is how you sing rock and mean it!
Absolutely!!!
She's a child not a woman. She's only 16.
@@SagebrushRambles My opinion Courtney is wise and mature beyond her years. Her hard work and dedication to be better is very rare. I have never enjoyed listening to any singer more than Courtney Hadwin and will be a life long fan and supporter. Take another look not a child.
she's only16
Yes yes yes
She definitely gets lost in it and I get the joe cocker reference.
And the box he's using as a drum in called a Cojòn its originally a Peruvian instrument but has been adapted for other types of music
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Yeah you're right somebody peed my tea that day I am a Florida boy excuse me old man but yeah I seen that most of my life we rode horses in the drive-in to restaurants and my dad also on the gun shop so yeah I've been there thanks for doing the Courtney thing how do Love hurts sorry man appreciate you
BTW - I think she's 15 or 16 there. She was 13 on AGT.
She was 14 when these "Cover Sessions" were recorded at that back room studio, but 15 when these got released one by one in the spring and summer of 2019
Courtney Hadwin backing up by The Struts(AGT 2018 result show)
first part: The Struts - Could Have Been Me
second part: Courtney Hadwin - Piece of My Heart
Best live show so far by Courtney Hadwin(14 year old), a must see
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Maybe Robbie Williams connect her to The Struts?
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As usual, she owns the covers she does. I cannot wait for her originals. As far as stage performing, she absolutely owns the stage she is on without question, totally mesmerizing. Courtney flows with the music, doesn't choreograph like a Beyonce or J-Lo. She feels her music, and loses herself in it. That's what makes her an already outstanding performer.
she droppes the mic in a few of her songs
Another place you can see her with a band, is on the AGT Champions, where she performed her original song, Pretty Little Thing. It's pretty great... also in her covers videos, she's 14, really.
She made a piece of crap sound golden
Or she took a song and screamed her face off.
@@HistoryBuff ???
@@chrismayer2468 idk. I think I was drunk when I wrote that. There is a small bit of truth though. I don't really dig it when people shit on original artists who take the time to write and develop the music. Then someone comes along and does the same thing, only louder. Of course, thats over simplifying in this case, but still.
@@HistoryBuff I hear what your saying, I don’t see the point of crapping on original music or artists,but a good chunk of number one hits in history have been covers. If a artist can take a song and because of there attributes make it sound different,I applaud them.
@@HistoryBuff Hmmm I muttered under my breath, with a look of confusion on my face, after reading your 2 comments here. On the video you seemed extremely impressed and enjoyed the shit out of it, but in your replies to Chris here, not so much anymore? I was going to try to interest you in another song for Courtney, but I'll let you decide if and/or when. But if you do find the time and want to react to a ballad and something completely different by Courtney, then this would be a good choice. th-cam.com/video/x9Phi6Yrg2k/w-d-xo.html
I agree with you about the Joe Cocker comparison. Courtenay has energy inside her that has to get out and so she just lets herself go.
To be that unselfconcious is rare in this day and age, where scrutiny and shame are common place.
Hey, at least someone gets it! Some people got really upset by that
She's got class. And she will leave other singers in the dust. Fantastic artist. There are only a few singers that can sing like that.