I remember 2009 when I heard his audition the first time. I have many auditions saved on my YT list. I listen to this all the time. On of the best. And what a story.
When I heard that this was a rock version of "I Will Always Love You", I kept waiting for the beat to drop and for the craziness to start. Instead, it stayed sweet for a while and then he broke out the power rock voice. And he did the key change so beautifully. This is one of the most awesome performances I have ever heard.
That guy also has an amazing story. Won Swedish idol in 2009. Auditioned with 18 and Life with Skid Row and won it all. He was singer after that in the swedish hardrock band Heat. During that time he played a role in Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway with John Legend and Alice Cooper. A couple of years ago he left Heat and wanted to do something else in his Life but became sick in leukemia. He battled the dieses and came out as a winner. Then his favorit band Skid row contacted him and he became a member. They released an album and tour the world. Erik left skid row a couple of months ago due to his immune system has been weak after the sickness. He felt he couldnt hold the band back whenever he became cold and sick when they toured. 😊
I recently purchased Skid Row's Live in London album, not knowing Gronwall was the singer. When I first listened to it, I thought it was a young Sabatian Bach singing until I read afterward that it was Gronwall singing. Since then, I have become a huge fan of his, listening to just about everything he has done. The man can flat-out sing with the best of them. He sang on Michael Schenker's recently released My Years With UFO and sang Mother Mary. I understand that he will be touring with Schenker starting April 2025 to support the album.
Erik really nailed the song "that no man can sing". Excellent version, Whitney must look at him from the muscial heaven and have a big smile on her face.
I would say, most rock and metal singers have an extremely good vocal control and vocal ability. They can sing anything, high and low, and it doesn't sound stupidly flat as when pop artists try to sing power metal. Erik Grönwall is epicly good.
Rock/metal singers are often better than most pop singers. You need to explore metal/rock even more. You will discover vocalists that will blow your mind.
He's good, right up there with Whitney's version. I can see Dolly now watching this. With a little giggle, "my little song"....She is so amazing and generous and has always had praise for anyone singing her music...
I really ❤ Erik's covers.His voice is fantastic. Discovered him from the song he sang with Dan Vasc another great vocalist. Also ❤ Tommy J from Sweden. Tommy sings but he can play multiple instruments. My days are better with a little music. ❤ from a 🇨🇦 Grammy.
If you wanna hear another swede with a great voice, do Tommy johansson. Ex-lead guitarist from Sabaton. He drops a new cover every friday. He has even done one with Eric. Try Shes gone.
FYI guys, Whitney Houston’s version is a cover. The song was already about 18 years old when she recorded it. It was originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton in the 1970s. In fact Elvis wanted to cover it but his manager insisted that he get a writing credit. Dolly said no way. Elvis did not write any of his songs but his manager got him writing credit on several of them. The song writer would agree because they figured that if Elvis sang their song it might be a hit.
I really love his take on this song. You guy’s should check out Dolly Parton singing this. She actually wrote this song for her friend when she was moving on from his tv variety type show.
Great reaction. Other covers made by Erik you don't want to miss are headless cross - Black Sabbath Painkiller - Judas Priest Without you - Mariah Carey God will cut you down - Jonny Cash
I just wonder how low he can go. He hits those high notes with ease I dont think these guys are even in the same room. I wonder who put down the first track?
New subscriber here! 👋 Erik is a BEAST! He just released a cover of O Holy Night for the holidays and THAT one blew my face off. You should react to that one. Be ready! 🔥 😅
Erik became famous winning Swedish Idol 2009 . Then he was a lead vocalist of the band HEAT. Then he got sick of leukaemia and survived it. Skid Row actively recruited him as a lead vocalist in 2022 and recorded a great album with him called The Gang’s All Here , their best since Slave to the grind. He left Skid Row because his health was still fragile from the cancer despite he is cancer free. Heavy touring exhausted him. He is taking it slow now doing covers.
He could be a pop singer? Rock and death metal vocalists are the most educated singers we have! Many of them even is educated by opera singers so yes, Erik and others would rule the pop genre without trying....
If you check out his spotify page you will see there is literally nothing he can't sing and own it. His version of Headless Cross is absolutely perfect. He even released an original country song called 'sex on the beach' that could easily be a top country song.
You should listen to Erik Grönwall sing (Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You, it's the best cover I heard since Whitney Huston did her cover in/from the movie Bodyguard). You should even look/listen to him sing Mariah Carey's Without You, John Farnham's You're the voice, Eric Carmen's (Celine Dion) All by myself, Oh Holy Night and The Animals House of the rising sun, they are also truly amazing! In 2009, Erik won Swedish Idol and performed the specially written song Higher in the final. On March 23, 2022, it was announced by Eddie Trunk that Grönwall is replacing ZP Theart as the lead singer of Skid Row. In March 2024, Erik announced that he was leaving Skid Row for health reasons after being diagnosed with leukemia. His first single, "Higher", reached gold on digital downloads after only three days. His debut album, self-titled Erik Grönwall, was released just ten days after the finals and debuted at number one on the Swedish albums chart and was certified platinum. Both as a solo artist and band member, Grönwall has numerous top 40 hits.
Erik stepped down from Skid Row to focus on his health after being diagnosed with leukemia. He has a few solo works he has released He did a cover of a Johnny Cash Song called God's Gonna Guy You Down and Dream On By Aerosmith
Erik is great. Shame his health is holding him back from touring. First got my attention playing Simon in NBC’s live Jesus Christ Superstar. Amazing! Great talent and seems like a really good guy too.
When u do covers like this of legends you have to be PERFECT, BUT! You dont have to destroy them as Erik does... not blaming him but his raw, insane talent... I thought Dimash Kuidabergen was the peak of human capabilitys but Erik can probably do all 6 octaves with rasp and more soul... (wich i prefer)
In older rock/metal (70's/80's) it wasn't to unusual for the singers to go really high, like for example Ronnie James Dio from Rainbow and Dio (and a stint in Black Sabbath) or Rob Halford from Judas Priest.
Its NOT a cover of Whitney Houston. Dolly Parton wrote this song, in 1974 as a tribute to her then Television partner, Porter Wagoner. Dolly took this song to #1 on the charts, twice....before Whitney did her cover. Dolly then took it to #1 2 more times after Whitney covered her. If yiu have a chance....do some research on this. Its fascinating!!
Eric actually does a much better job than Houston. He sings the chorus, (highest parts) in full voice where Whitney resorts to falsetto which always annoyed me because I felt she could have been able to do it without taking the easy way out.
The sound in the room you speak in sounds like it looks like. It echoes since you have nothing on the walls and no furniture. You should fix that for a better sound.
Rock singers don't need autotune and that. This is pure amazing singing💯🇸🇪
I remember 2009 when I heard his audition the first time. I have many auditions saved on my YT list. I listen to this all the time. On of the best. And what a story.
I have seen Erik Gronwall sing a lot of songs on TH-cam and I am beginning to think he might be the best singer around now !
When I heard that this was a rock version of "I Will Always Love You", I kept waiting for the beat to drop and for the craziness to start. Instead, it stayed sweet for a while and then he broke out the power rock voice. And he did the key change so beautifully. This is one of the most awesome performances I have ever heard.
That guy also has an amazing story. Won Swedish idol in 2009. Auditioned with 18 and Life with Skid Row and won it all.
He was singer after that in the swedish hardrock band Heat.
During that time he played a role in Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway with John Legend and Alice Cooper.
A couple of years ago he left Heat and wanted to do something else in his Life but became sick in leukemia.
He battled the dieses and came out as a winner.
Then his favorit band Skid row contacted him and he became a member. They released an album and tour the world.
Erik left skid row a couple of months ago due to his immune system has been weak after the sickness.
He felt he couldnt hold the band back whenever he became cold and sick when they toured. 😊
AMAZING!! 🇸🇪
Bra Jobbat Erik!
The Most Powerful Version Ever!!
I recently purchased Skid Row's Live in London album, not knowing Gronwall was the singer. When I first listened to it, I thought it was a young Sabatian Bach singing until I read afterward that it was Gronwall singing. Since then, I have become a huge fan of his, listening to just about everything he has done. The man can flat-out sing with the best of them. He sang on Michael Schenker's recently released My Years With UFO and sang Mother Mary. I understand that he will be touring with Schenker starting April 2025 to support the album.
Dude has a set of pipes. What an amazing voice.
And this is pure unmixed voice.
😂no it is not ? What do you mean unmixed? Full Chest ? Funny 😂
Erik really nailed the song "that no man can sing". Excellent version, Whitney must look at him from the muscial heaven and have a big smile on her face.
It was written by Dolly Parton
@@peterlewis5151 I know!, and? He already stated he did a Whitney cover....
I felt that song in my soul.
He's on another level
He has an amazing voice. Dolly Parton has made many Millions on others singing her song.
Agree, but the others made a few dollars too singing her song..
Erik is MASTERCLASS!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙌🏻
Thank You for Your reaction!
🙏🏻❤️
I would say, most rock and metal singers have an extremely good vocal control and vocal ability.
They can sing anything, high and low, and it doesn't sound stupidly flat as when pop artists try to sing power metal.
Erik Grönwall is epicly good.
He can sing whatever he want!! SIngs like a god!!!
Erik is a metslrocksinger
What a majestic beast!
Erik is Amazing.
Ah, he’s so great 😍🙌🏻. Much love from Sweden 🇸🇪💜!
Erik has alot of cover on his youtube channel of alot of diffrent songs everything from rock to this :) he is amazing
Underbart och helt fantastiskt Erik ❤❤❤👏👏👏
Much love from Sweden 🇸🇪
Amazing!!!!
Erik is pure Magic ❤🥰❣🇸🇪
Another just amazing swedish artist.
Erik rules❤️
Rock/metal singers are often better than most pop singers. You need to explore metal/rock even more. You will discover vocalists that will blow your mind.
He's good, right up there with Whitney's version. I can see Dolly now watching this. With a little giggle, "my little song"....She is so amazing and generous and has always had praise for anyone singing her music...
This guy is awesome❤️ I discovered him when he did a great AC/DC cover of Girl’s Got Rhythm.
I just found out about Erik recently and I'm so addicted to his badassery❤❤❤
WOW! 🔥
Amazing, loved it
I really ❤ Erik's covers.His voice is fantastic. Discovered him from the song he sang with Dan Vasc another great vocalist. Also ❤ Tommy J from Sweden. Tommy sings but he can play multiple instruments. My days are better with a little music. ❤ from a 🇨🇦 Grammy.
He is the best
Erik du är så jävla grymt bra ❤
Vilken röst 🥰
This is amazing. I used to watch Idol when Erik was participating 😊
He makes it the best, mo woman can ever sing it like Eric!!!
I would say this is the best version ever… 🎉🎉
If you wanna hear another swede with a great voice, do Tommy johansson. Ex-lead guitarist from Sabaton. He drops a new cover every friday. He has even done one with Eric. Try Shes gone.
Agreeeee......She`s Gone
Agree 💯%
Agree
Agreee💯%
Låt oss lyssna på Erik🤘🤘🤘
FYI guys, Whitney Houston’s version is a cover. The song was already about 18 years old when she recorded it. It was originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton in the 1970s. In fact Elvis wanted to cover it but his manager insisted that he get a writing credit. Dolly said no way. Elvis did not write any of his songs but his manager got him writing credit on several of them. The song writer would agree because they figured that if Elvis sang their song it might be a hit.
Evereone should know that Dolly wrote it. Really bad that they did not give her credit in this video. Shame on them.
WOW Erik Grønnwall and u TWO are in to it
awesome performance!
I really love his take on this song.
You guy’s should check out Dolly Parton singing this. She actually wrote this song for her friend when she was moving on from his tv variety type show.
He's mostly a classic heavy metal singer and they always sing in this range.
❤
Great reaction.
Other covers made by Erik you don't want to miss are
headless cross - Black Sabbath
Painkiller - Judas Priest
Without you - Mariah Carey
God will cut you down - Jonny Cash
And his own country song sex on the beach from the wheel of foreTUNES
Nothing beats good sax.
Thanks for reacting, awesome!
Darealdeal
I just wonder how low he can go. He hits those high notes with ease
I dont think these guys are even in the same room. I wonder who put down the first track?
Check out his cover of Johnny Cash's "God will cut you down" for his low notes.
Dolly Parton! Go Erik, nice cover
I heard someone say,if rock singers started singing pop,pop singers would be out of work.The grapevine never lies,js 🌞
You should react to Carolus Rex a Sabaton-cover with Erik Grönwall and Tommy Johansson that is really good.
New subscriber here! 👋 Erik is a BEAST! He just released a cover of O Holy Night for the holidays and THAT one blew my face off. You should react to that one. Be ready! 🔥 😅
He is amazing,check out All by myself and With out you.❤
Erik became famous winning Swedish Idol 2009 . Then he was a lead vocalist of the band HEAT. Then he got sick of leukaemia and survived it. Skid Row actively recruited him as a lead vocalist in 2022 and recorded a great album with him called The Gang’s All Here , their best since Slave to the grind. He left Skid Row because his health was still fragile from the cancer despite he is cancer free. Heavy touring exhausted him. He is taking it slow now doing covers.
It’s actually a cover of Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston was a cover as well
He could be a pop singer? Rock and death metal vocalists are the most educated singers we have! Many of them even is educated by opera singers so yes, Erik and others would rule the pop genre without trying....
Who want to be a pop singer??Auto tune and shite
If you check out his spotify page you will see there is literally nothing he can't sing and own it. His version of Headless Cross is absolutely perfect.
He even released an original country song called 'sex on the beach' that could easily be a top country song.
Yes. The carolus rex with Tommy Johansson. It's just amazing! Know you guys like Tommy😊
You should listen to Erik Grönwall sing (Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You, it's the best cover I heard since Whitney Huston did her cover in/from the movie Bodyguard).
You should even look/listen to him sing Mariah Carey's Without You, John Farnham's You're the voice, Eric Carmen's (Celine Dion) All by myself, Oh Holy Night and The Animals House of the rising sun, they are also truly amazing!
In 2009, Erik won Swedish Idol and performed the specially written song Higher in the final. On March 23, 2022, it was announced by Eddie Trunk that Grönwall is replacing ZP Theart as the lead singer of Skid Row. In March 2024, Erik announced that he was leaving Skid Row for health reasons after being diagnosed with leukemia.
His first single, "Higher", reached gold on digital downloads after only three days. His debut album, self-titled Erik Grönwall, was released just ten days after the finals and debuted at number one on the Swedish albums chart and was certified platinum. Both as a solo artist and band member, Grönwall has numerous top 40 hits.
the song was originally a Dolly Parton song covered by Whitney Houston. He covered the whitney version.
Try his covers of alone , without you , and take on me
Considering it was written and recorded by Dolly Parton
Erik stepped down from Skid Row to focus on his health after being diagnosed with leukemia. He has a few solo works he has released He did a cover of a Johnny Cash Song called God's Gonna Guy You Down and Dream On By Aerosmith
Erik is great. Shame his health is holding him back from touring. First got my attention playing Simon in NBC’s live Jesus Christ Superstar. Amazing! Great talent and seems like a really good guy too.
I would love to see kiske and erik do a duett
Check out the band h.e.a.t. from sweden, and he also was the lead singer of Skid Row for a couple of years.
Woha Good reaction !,time to check out Tommy J , why dont start with Eric and Tommys duett ..
When u do covers like this of legends you have to be PERFECT, BUT! You dont have to destroy them as Erik does... not blaming him but his raw, insane talent... I thought Dimash Kuidabergen was the peak of human capabilitys but Erik can probably do all 6 octaves with rasp and more soul... (wich i prefer)
Check his cover of Painkiller by Judas Priest. Or his stuff as a vocalist of Skid Row.
You should really check out god will cut you down cover and also his journey covers. Yhea or all his amazing songs
I thought Phil was looking good these days and Sam looked especially buff - then I realized they've just switched sides on our screens.
whitney is also a cover, give credit where credit is due
In older rock/metal (70's/80's) it wasn't to unusual for the singers to go really high, like for example Ronnie James Dio from Rainbow and Dio (and a stint in Black Sabbath) or Rob Halford from Judas Priest.
Have you heard Erik’s version of Rainbow in the Dark? AMAZING!
Please listen to Journey’s song Lay It Down with the one and only Steve Perry! The notes he hits on this song are crazy!
This is a Dolly Parton song. Her version is the best!!
100% better than Whitney!!!
Whitney was the queen now we have the king 😊 Eric
See his collage with DAB vask
This dude just kicked whitney's ass out of the water. lol omg.
React to his version of “Chandelier”
Its NOT a cover of Whitney Houston. Dolly Parton wrote this song, in 1974 as a tribute to her then Television partner, Porter Wagoner. Dolly took this song to #1 on the charts, twice....before Whitney did her cover. Dolly then took it to #1 2 more times after Whitney covered her. If yiu have a chance....do some research on this. Its fascinating!!
The wild part is I think he actually sounds like Whitney Houston during some segments o.O
Try Tommy Johansson... Ex-Sabaton guitarist. musical jack-of-all-trades. if you liked this, you'll love him.
Why did you two switch sides? Didn't think we'd notice? Trying to confuse us?
I think the original is Dolly Parton, but Whitney Houston 😊
House of the rising sun is a good cover he does
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Check out Eriks new Powermetal song Dragon Knights
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Whitney covered this song. The original was sang by Dolly Pardon
Sam is on the left side on the screen!!!!!! shiish that put me off
Dolly Parton wrote it but whitney made it big.
And Dolly made a lot of money. ❤ Dolly
Eric actually does a much better job than Houston. He sings the chorus, (highest parts) in full voice where Whitney resorts to falsetto which always annoyed me because I felt she could have been able to do it without taking the easy way out.
Mid tier Swedish singer...its in our blood...
A rock singer doing a cover of Whitney Houston doing a cover of the original song by Dolly Parton lol. Interesting right 🤣
The sound in the room you speak in sounds like it looks like. It echoes since you have nothing on the walls and no furniture. You should fix that for a better sound.
Always funny to hear people who "know" how people should sing talk.. Clowns
You guys are doing great. I believe this guy is trying too hard
. Too much screaming for this song.
Yes he sings like that in everything he sings