well he said at the start his parents were always fighting and music was a coping mechanism so really he didnt have a choice he WAS singing bc he had to as it was either that or listen to all the fights
Did not realize he competed in the X Factor…well deserved win! He has an incredible voice, filled with great energy and talent. My favorite song of his is “From the Grave” ❤
I was completely blown away with this video following this unicorn of a beautiful soul become a star. I discovered him but had never known the back story. He is just so damn good. He just got better with each song. I love this artist, I cried watching his audition, what a beautiful journey!! xxxxx
He sings every song like it belongs to him, he feels the pain like he wrote it, tells the story like he's been through it, you just can't take your eyes off of him. It's fucking insane.
The incomparable James Arthur WAS THE ENTIRE XF2012!!! No other contestant even came close. They were ALL amateurs compared to his pure, raw talent. Starting w/his heartwrenching, mind-blowing audition, James was THE Master Class. THE ONE to beat. And EVERYONE... ALWAYS... KNEW IT.🙏❤🇺🇲✌
Not just a video, but a movie of a young man's journey from the streets of a lost singer ho turns into a star. So successful even he can't believe it. This should be turned into a TV show.
Steve Thea Young -Tulisa Million Love Songs -Take That How To Save a Life -The Fray I Can’t Make You Love Me -Bonnie Raitt Stronger -Kelly Clarkson No More Drama -Mary J Blige I’m Sexy & I know It -LMFAO Sweet Dreams -Eurythmics Don’t Speak -No Doubt Hometown Glory -Adele ***32:- Can’t Take /Eyes Off U -Frankie Valley Fallin’-Alicia Keys Let’s Get It On -Marvin Gaye Power Of Love -Frankie Go /Hollywood Make You Feel My Love -Bob Dylan?? Impossible -Shontelle MISSING PERFORMANCES *** S.O.S -ABBA ONE -U2
Him singing Impossible makes me want to burst into tears, listen to his first audition and then his last performance, the confidence just keeps building up inside of him.
+Mccakin there arent many singers where that happens. i think thats what makes James Arthur so great, his ability to just tone out the crowd and play like he`s alone on that stage and just be himself is just amazing because you can see how he feels when he sings these songs.
His first hair cut during his first audition was the best look on him. He is so sexy he dosent need all the makeup and hair gels sprays, sexy naturally. What you want an artist passionate man to be. Just shut up and kiss me already!💋
Usually after a run like this, artists can’t top it after the shows over. James continued the run with his own beautiful music. He’s a legend, and still is #2021
James is unbelievably talented, but nicole deserves an awful lot of credit for the belief she had in james, the coaching, esp when times were hard for him after he won the x factor
@@laurynfitchford James had a terrible anxiety attack after the second live show and that wasn't the only one. As far as i remember Nicole was the one of the few who always stuck by his side and helped him more than she had to. It is why their final song togheter ''Make you feel my love'' was so emotional. And it is for sure why he isn't an amazing international superstar now.
@@laurynfitchford You had to realized that at that time Nicole have 2 artist who are so mentally unstable. James had a few anxiety attack during lives while Jahmane had constantly had panic attacks. She had to calm both down and reassure them. This is why a lot was unsure about putting both through back then but Nicole stood by them. The show just didn't show everything she did for them. They did make it seem like he favors the other guy w/ them but Nicole had always said in her interviews even before he won that her favorite is James for his artistry. James has always said that it was Nicole that was always on his side. Even after the show when the management almost drop him & just brush him aside for Ella it was Nicole who stuck with him like a real mentor even if she did not habe to anymore as the show is over. They are still close until today because of this. Jahmene also had suicide attempt after the show but Nicole & James supported him too. Both had a hard time but pass through that thanks to Nicole's help.
@@peachpanda88 you were spot on. Amazing observations.👋👋 if you go to James TH-cam account, him and Nicole actually cover her song called WET. It was amazing. It just shows that after all these years they still have an amazing bond together.
yea I know he is the first singing that I've heard about that doesn't use auto tune and if he does its like tiny bit and he is the first person Ive seen win that has natural talent and is trying to adjust or is 'getting better' he just is amazing without help
Nicole understood James Arthur much better than anyone else. James is the one contestant in all these musical chows/competitions whose auditions I keep rewatching over and over again over the years. As Nicole said, James is truly one of a kind.
I agree we knew he was someone incredibly special from his very first audition. I always come back to these x factor performances aswell as listen to his music such a talented young man.
Momo I wish I could have him do covers of all my favorite songs, just to see what he can do with them. I expect that he’d probably displace many of the originals.
This man is extraordinarily talented! Not a single song failed in this journey in my ears. Absolutely wonderful. 2:00 Tulisa - Young 6:00 Take That - A Million Love Songs 9:20 Adele - I Can't Make You Love Me 14:30 Kelly Clarkson - Stronger 17:11 Mary J. Blige - No More Drama 20:17 LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It 23:35 Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams 26:26 No Doubt - Don't Speak 30:15 Adele - Hometown Glory 33:28 Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off of You 36:09 Alicia Keys - Fallin' 38:35 Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On 41:54 Gabrielle Aplin - The Power of Love 44:37 Bob Dylan - Make You Feel My Love 48:03 Shontelle - Impossible
"I can feel myself getting happier by the day." Man what a story. From complete misery and misfortune to one of the most soulful, heartfelt, genuinely emotional artist there is today. He is a gem and a gift to us all.
I find it sad that there are so many dancers around James, big lights and loud music in the background because he truly doesn't need any of that. Just him and his guitar is all we need to be taken to another world 💗
Agathe Jade Plez Lol right, he looks distinctively uncomfortable at the end with all the dancers lying on the floor very “uh ‘scuse me, but um your in my way...” also I appreciate that his gaze never strays lower than the dancers face, he’s a true gentleman even whilst singing such a trashy song.
Yes! I always thought this too. At the very first audition they said nobody should "dare touch what you do.." and then they tried to do all this crazy stuff around him.
i just wanted to see the first audition and 52 minutes later i'm still here couldn't stop oh my god he is already a legend for me ! and all his old stuff are gold go check all the other songs he made it's so amazing
Do you know when someone sings a song that you don't know and you just think is boring because you don't know? This guy can sing a billion songs that I don't know and I'll love all of them because he's the one singing it
if i could, i would transfer every song i listen to into a james arthur version. literally i feel like i can't listen to any other music besides his because no one is as good as him.
I believe Gwen Stefani,Annie Lennox,Alicia Keys, Franky goes to Hollywood and all the others would be proud of his performance of their great songs-he is fabulous 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏he did it classes better! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
you stated my feelings exactly. I just found James in January 2019, but can barely stand to listen to anyone else! I'm afraid I've become addicted to his music.
I love his unique interpretations. I never know what he's singing until he reaches the chorus. By the time I recognize the song, I'm so lost in listening to his version that I forget who the original singer is. He is just incredible!
He gets into the song the way an actor does a character. He internalizes things and then leaves it all out there for everyone to see. So much so that when he did the Mary J song he had a panic attack afterwards backstage.
I had no clue who James Arthur was until a FB friend told me about him. I'm a Metal head! I don't do pop music at all BUT...this man, to me, isn't pop at all. He's straight up soul! His voice is so far from the 'pop star' cliche. He sings from deep inside his gut! He is beyond brilliant!!
Kelli Couch Right? I agree with this sentiment. I myself listen to of a multitude of different genres, but I have never truly appreciated the “pop” genre until James Arthur happened and even then he is so atypical in comparison - singing with so much feeling and soul - that I forget that the songs he’s covering are from that genre.
yes yess yessssss!!!!!!! My gosh I can't put into words what my mind thinks of how he sings it!!!! You put the nail on the head!! Especially the recordered version because its clearer, Every. single. word. is unbelievable!!!!!
This guy sings every single word from his SOUL. He was born to do this , and you can feel every emotion spilling through his vocals. It’s unbelievable what he can do with music.
Dakini 108 they didn't get together as a couple - they've bee split for 20 years.It was his mom said it was James that brought "both sides of the family together. . They knew he struggled with drugs and sounds like a mess that his parents/household was, just speculating, because to leave to get away from your parents..I hope 2018 they are all doing well, this was interesting video.
I stopped watching X factor after he won. Just because you can’t top that. He is one in a million. Just because you can feel how much he’s singing for his life. I’m so glad he sorted himself out and is still making music ❤️
You did a great thing to yourself, no one could really match James. But you should look at the 2018 winner Dalton Harris. He was great too, not as good as James imo. Also, he did his winner's single with James.
Same. He was the best to ever do it, no one could ever compare. And it certainly wasn’t worth watching after he won. He came he conquered and he delivered
The incomparable James Arthur WAS THE ENTIRE XF2012!!! No other contestant even came close. They were ALL amateurs compared to his pure, raw talent. Starting w/his heartwrenching, mind-blowing audition, James was THE Master Class. THE ONE to beat. And EVERYONE... ALWAYS... KNEW IT.🙏❤🇺🇲✌
My favorite thing about him is that he’s not even doing it for the fame. He does it because he loves it. He’s able to express himself through music. He doesn’t even know he’s a natural. He gets so into the music that he becomes the music. I never have to worry if he’s prepared or not for a song because I know he loves what he does so much.
This man is a huge success story. He has been though it all, lost it all and gained it back. James Arthur is still underrated but definitely a crowd favorite.
IKR. Deadset didn’t even realise what he was singing till he actually sang “I’m sexy and I know it”. And the comments from the guy sitting next to Nicole were on point.
So many years later, and he’s still my favourite contestant ever. He had the ability to make every song his own, no matter what genre. For example, considering that he didn’t like the way he looked, it was extremely brave to chose that LMFAO song ‘Sexy and I Know It’. Not only would it be difficult to make the lyrics believable if you dislike your looks, but JA’s rendition is also incredibly different to the original. Cherry on top is, that he actually came across as rather sexy when he sang it. Through his journey on X factor, there wasn’t a single performance that I even remotely thought of as average. He’s not one of those karaoke contestants that sound exactly like the original. He’s a true musician.
This young man has so much to give and I really pray that he overcomes his obstacles, both personally and professionally to keep giving us the soul that comes out when he sings." No more pain" was off the charts .LMFO WHO!!!
When he sang Marvin Gaye " Let's get it on." Oh my God! Nobody should even dare touch that Motown classic, but James Arthur did it and it was awesome! 2019 and I still enjoy watching a diamond in the rough become a diamond that is polished and shines so bright. Love ya James! Love your voice, your songs and albums. You are a shining star and I'm so happy for you.
James Arthur is unequivocally the most talented artist to date from x factor. I am transfixed by his voice and presence. I will never be as transfixed by any other act from the show. truly unique..I love him!
Is it just me or if Sam smith and Ed had a cross over of talents this is what the product would be I freaking love James like you can feel his pain yow like.
Lewis capaldi Calumn Scott Ed Sheeran Lewis Capaldi James Arthur John Legend Sam Smith (they) Dean Lewis Lewis Capaldi All amazing singers Edit: i posted this before i found out sam smiths pronouns and i was just putting male artists but i am gonna keep them there cause they are amazing
The best XF contestant ever. I cannot believe I wasn't rooting for him 5 years ago.. I was about 13/14 then so was probably watching it for the cute guys lol 😂 he deserves so much success, he's honestly the most talented person to come from this show. Now it's just a bunch of good looking people with average voices and no emotion whatsoever.. :/
Just watched the whole thing and I could honestly watch it multiple times over and not get bored. His voice is something else. The emotion is so heartfelt. He covers songs better than you ever could imagine. His newest album, back from the edge is a masterpiece. Seriously so, so good. Most credible XFactor winner. Ever.
So I barely discovered James a few days ago and I've been watching this at least 3 times a day. I'm literally in love with him and his voice, plus he's super attractive.
You know what makes James unique out of every other singer? His emotion, that he brings into his songs... that connects with the listener. I can feel that pain he is suffering through the song... yet I am only listening. That is what makes him unique and special.
He just literally smashed every song we heard in this almost an hour video. From feeling lost and unhappy with life, playing and singing his emotions in the songs really opened up how much pain he’s been through to get here. I don’t think it’s easy to understand how hard it can be to get up upon that stage and sing your heart out to the world; I think James would agree. But I can swear down that he has a pure and heart fulfilling talent that is truly a gift to us. Myself can and love to sing but I feel I just don’t have the confidence to sing my heart, so watching this has helped me believe in myself. It’s true, every song he sung was definitely better than the original, just his style has put me in awe. He is officially one of my favourites forever ❤️
4 years ago I decided to overcome all of my fears and go start sing in the streets just because I always wanted to be a singer and I never had the confidence to do so. Before that decision I was searching for inspiration and I always loved James but I never learned his story. I searched about him and the xfactor here on TH-cam and I found this video. Throughout the whole video I found myself in him, and surprisingly even the story of mine is close to him and I was crying for an hour til this video ended. After watching this video I started to listen to more of his songs and then I decided to grab my guitar, go sing in the streets and started to write songs. After 4 years of me getting sore, getting tired, tears, blood and dealing with life and sacrificing myself just so I can be a singer, last monday I got a call from The Voice of Greece and they wanted me to audition for them. I went to audition for them a couple of days later and they loved it. I'm about to go for the blind auditions that they air on tv and I'm feeling so much anxious and I watched this video again to remind me of how I started and how far have I become. James has always been my inspiration and right now this video made me cry because dreams can happen and in the moment that you think that there is no more hope, that's when the surprises happen! And that what exactly happened to me to! The call last monday from the casting of Voice gave me hope and made me realise that I have value!I really hope that I'll make it after the blind auditions! I watched this video for inspiration again and I'm just gonna go there, put my soul out and just give every word a meaning and not think about anything! Thank you the uploader for this video and thank you James Arthur for existing! You're my fucking hero! 🙏🏻
@@CoeurD_Amaris22 it actually went really well! I passed the blind auditions and now my journey on the show started. I'm not allowed to give information on what has happened if it hasn't air on tv first but it's going really well. Thank you for asking 🙂
Already got tickets to see him on tour in 6 months and can't wait. The amount of times I've seen him live is unreal, he's got a voice that you can never tire of hearing, just pure, raw, natural talent. Can't tell you the amount of times I've watched his story too, I'm a fan. Funnily enough Ella Henderson who he was in the bottom 2 with is another of my fave artists who I can't get enough of and have watched her journey too many times over! Back to James though, what a legend!
I so in love with James Arthur. His voice is like liquid gold to my ears. I feel his pain while he sings. Little by little hopefully he let''s go of his hurt. Fanatstic singing.
The amount of pride you can see on his father's face as he just takes it in at the beginning is incredibly heart warming. You can see emotion on what is obviously a very stoic man's face and I love it.
I feel like Nicole had a big part in his astounding development. Such a cool and natural women, it`s amazing. So thanks a lot to Nicole Scherzinger as well. I already know i still will be watching his auditions and also hear james` productions in many years. Its really rare for such shows to bring out/ find such a big talent. TH-cam please keep that video and recordings of the performances alive. Thats why i love yt. Keep it up, James.
I feel like the whole show was a long concert ,his concert,his songs ...Just amazing journey,amazing voice and so happy he s creating songs for us now!we love him!
2018 and i`m still proud of this young man. I promoted him here in holland to my friends and everyone who likes music.Bought his first album after the show to support him here in this country. This was for me the best Xfactor to watch and see this young man grow to the preformer he is now.. I love James Arthur....
Oh my word, I've just now for the first time heard this guy sing on our local radio station KFM in Cape Town, South Africa and the song is "Say You won't Let Go" . Oh WOW, he has an amazing voice, such heart felt talent and I had to Google who he is and everything the judges say about him on X Factor is spot on. What a naturally talented artist. Well done young man.🤩
"He sings like he doesn't have a choice. There's a pain there, it's a real pain." Neyo
Darth arthur
well he said at the start his parents were always fighting and music was a coping mechanism so really he didnt have a choice he WAS singing bc he had to as it was either that or listen to all the fights
@@ttt-978 definitely the most underrated comment I have ever seen
His pain shows when he’s singing, how beautiful is that 😢❤️
Couldn't have said it any better
Who's watching this in quarantine.
Most emotional journey.
What a man
what a man
tm 😂
Wentworth Miller: hold my beer
Me me me I love him so so so so much .My tears r coming when he is singing
Beasts form threats Guy love wentworth
Ladies and gentlemen...it is now 10 years later and James Arthur is still my favourite artist!
Did he first come on in 2014?
Did not realize he competed in the X Factor…well deserved win! He has an incredible voice, filled with great energy and talent. My favorite song of his is “From the Grave” ❤
its kinda sad that when the two singers sing with james the sound bad because james is that good
Ikrr
Miche. I James vickery sounds way better now check him out
James Sosox I agree I was surprised when I heard him when he was in that colors video
Miche. The two others actually sound like garbage. How did they make it that far??? James sounded the best
The one dude seems like a serial killer
"He sings like he doesn't have a choice" Neyo ❤️
Carolynn Ansell Puts his heart and soul into every performance
It’s so weird, even after 5 years, I still remember that.
me too!!!
I was completely blown away with this video following this unicorn of a beautiful soul become a star. I discovered him but had never known the back story. He is just so damn good. He just got better with each song. I love this artist, I cried watching his audition, what a beautiful journey!! xxxxx
39:11 did she refuse to dance? There's some sexual tension between them
He sings every song like it belongs to him, he feels the pain like he wrote it, tells the story like he's been through it, you just can't take your eyes off of him. It's fucking insane.
He is amazing
Brilliant isn't he..A one off for sure
And u compliment better than the judges
"He sings like he doesn't have a choice" -- best description of James I think I've ever heard.
What a talented human being 😍
It’s like singing is therapy for him
I love hearing him sing 🎤
Perfectly said 👌
The incomparable James Arthur WAS THE ENTIRE XF2012!!! No other contestant even came close. They were ALL amateurs compared to his pure, raw talent. Starting w/his heartwrenching, mind-blowing audition, James was THE Master Class. THE ONE to beat. And EVERYONE... ALWAYS... KNEW IT.🙏❤🇺🇲✌
Yup...
Pain is one of the greatest muses in art.
Not just a video, but a movie of a young man's journey from the streets of a lost singer ho turns into a star. So successful even he can't believe it. This should be turned into a TV show.
Can somebody list all the songs??
In particular 32:00 and the song he performed after that
Steve Thea
Young -Tulisa
Million Love Songs -Take That
How To Save a Life -The Fray
I Can’t Make You Love Me -Bonnie Raitt
Stronger -Kelly Clarkson
No More Drama -Mary J Blige
I’m Sexy & I know It -LMFAO
Sweet Dreams -Eurythmics
Don’t Speak -No Doubt
Hometown Glory -Adele ***32:-
Can’t Take /Eyes Off U -Frankie Valley
Fallin’-Alicia Keys
Let’s Get It On -Marvin Gaye
Power Of Love -Frankie Go /Hollywood
Make You Feel My Love -Bob Dylan??
Impossible -Shontelle
MISSING PERFORMANCES ***
S.O.S -ABBA
ONE -U2
Deb Parker amazing. What would make your comment even better is time stamping each song /nonsong
all he performances were off a tv show btw
I wish there were studio versions of all his performances!!!
One of the greatest vocalists ever. This brother makes it look effortless.
He's the type of person to make any genre of song sound really incredible.
Make any soung would made us tears in apart
Not k pop
@@swain6050 that’s in a whole different language tf 😀
Him singing Impossible makes me want to burst into tears, listen to his first audition and then his last performance, the confidence just keeps building up inside of him.
OceanBreeze 316 you literally see him getting better
INAcTiVe 2 you laughing at him is not going help his confidence. You are a horrible person.
INAcTiVe 2 I no that’s my favorite song
HotMessMemories1 burst in tears as in cry dumb ass
INAcTiVe 2 the way he sings that last chorus 😍
2023 and I still watch and listen to James. He sings from my soul and he has saved me so many times
2024 now and I'm still listening and watching him .
@@allalone5810 same😭
@@allalone5810 Just watched him at the Riverside Stadium and i felt so so proud of him 💞
5:54 5:57 @@allalone5810
notice how the crowd is silent for a good portion, they're actually listening to what he's saying. that's amazing.
+Mccakin there arent many singers where that happens. i think thats what makes James Arthur so great, his ability to just tone out the crowd and play like he`s alone on that stage and just be himself is just amazing because you can see how he feels when he sings these songs.
Michaela Hines the way they did his makeup first time I saw him thought he was queen
Michaela Hines they are with everyone😂😂😂
Did you guys notice how they tried to give him a make over over and over but they came back to his natural style. He is unique
Dakini 108 yeah for some reason they made him look plastic!! That’s not who he is and not all of us like that look!
hes just sad... can't fake that.
Be yourself always
Yes, made him look like a girl! Bad move, and they scrubbed it all off💥
His first hair cut during his first audition was the best look on him. He is so sexy he dosent need all the makeup and hair gels sprays, sexy naturally. What you want an artist passionate man to be. Just shut up and kiss me already!💋
Usually after a run like this, artists can’t top it after the shows over. James continued the run with his own beautiful music. He’s a legend, and still is #2021
Especially when you think how many times it could go south in his life.. This guy is what young kids need to see.
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@@pawemichalak6275 AMEN
@@pawemichalak6275 it did for a while, he went on the classic drug and alcohol trip but turned it around before it destroyed him forever.
@@sorrowdusk5068 Can't blame him. I understand
James is unbelievably talented, but nicole deserves an awful lot of credit for the belief she had in james, the coaching, esp when times were hard for him after he won the x factor
zjteoh 3699 she didn’t seem in the show like she did believe in him though. She was too focused on her other boy.
@@laurynfitchford James had a terrible anxiety attack after the second live show and that wasn't the only one. As far as i remember Nicole was the one of the few who always stuck by his side and helped him more than she had to. It is why their final song togheter ''Make you feel my love'' was so emotional. And it is for sure why he isn't an amazing international superstar now.
@@laurynfitchford You had to realized that at that time Nicole have 2 artist who are so mentally unstable. James had a few anxiety attack during lives while Jahmane had constantly had panic attacks. She had to calm both down and reassure them. This is why a lot was unsure about putting both through back then but Nicole stood by them. The show just didn't show everything she did for them. They did make it seem like he favors the other guy w/ them but Nicole had always said in her interviews even before he won that her favorite is James for his artistry.
James has always said that it was Nicole that was always on his side. Even after the show when the management almost drop him & just brush him aside for Ella it was Nicole who stuck with him like a real mentor even if she did not habe to anymore as the show is over. They are still close until today because of this. Jahmene also had suicide attempt after the show but Nicole & James supported him too. Both had a hard time but pass through that thanks to Nicole's help.
@@peachpanda88 you were spot on. Amazing observations.👋👋 if you go to James TH-cam account, him and Nicole actually cover her song called WET. It was amazing. It just shows that after all these years they still have an amazing bond together.
@@ilovevivi7201 i assume you meant to write "why he IS an international superstar now"? :)
James Arthur, still blessing everyone’s ears and souls in 2020 💙
Caitlin Hopkins innit
2012
yea I know he is the first singing that I've heard about that doesn't use auto tune and if he does its like tiny bit and he is the first person Ive seen win that has natural talent and is trying to adjust or is 'getting better' he just is amazing without help
Amen sister! 💜💜
literally .
2024 anyone??? 😭😭
Here
always
Hereeee
Yess
🙋🏽♀️
He sings like his life depended on it
I like JameS ArtHur But Calum scOtt iS My FavOuriTe"
He still sings like that! So much emotion...touches our souls every time.
It kind of did. Being poor and sleeping rough is a hard life, some people wouldn’t call it a life at all.
James Arthur is the best singer ever on x factor. his voice is out of this world. his music is amazing
Patricia Browne I agree
Patricia Browne him or Camila
And now they got Dalton, I believe he's also going to become another big star out of x factor
By far the best singer my favourite person love him singing 🥰🥰🥰
No. The best was and still is Leona Lewis 😌😌
Nicole understood James Arthur much better than anyone else. James is the one contestant in all these musical chows/competitions whose auditions I keep rewatching over and over again over the years. As Nicole said, James is truly one of a kind.
I agree we knew he was someone incredibly special from his very first audition. I always come back to these x factor performances aswell as listen to his music such a talented young man.
I've seen this about ten times in two weeks. He is breathtaking.
I also rewatch him often in 2022 still because he's AMAZING!!
@@jeffkoons001 your so lucky. He,s extreamly talented.
James was one of the best ever to come off the x factor, and Nicole must've seen that in him
I think he should drop an album with all the songs he had sung in the x factor he really sang every song better than the original version literally!!
Momo I wish I could have him do covers of all my favorite songs, just to see what he can do with them. I expect that he’d probably displace many of the originals.
So u wanna tell me that he sang hometown glory better than adele daaamn
He always does imo, every cover I’ve ever heard from him has been better than the original.
This is definitely a fact💯
Truth.
This man is extraordinarily talented! Not a single song failed in this journey in my ears. Absolutely wonderful.
2:00 Tulisa - Young
6:00 Take That - A Million Love Songs
9:20 Adele - I Can't Make You Love Me
14:30 Kelly Clarkson - Stronger
17:11 Mary J. Blige - No More Drama
20:17 LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It
23:35 Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
26:26 No Doubt - Don't Speak
30:15 Adele - Hometown Glory
33:28 Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off of You
36:09 Alicia Keys - Fallin'
38:35 Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
41:54 Gabrielle Aplin - The Power of Love
44:37 Bob Dylan - Make You Feel My Love
48:03 Shontelle - Impossible
Omg thank u I've been his fan for years but his voice always makes me forget who sings them because he just shapes it into his own.
he made every song his
Thanks
Ratna Fitri Rangkuti you are the best
Ratna Fitri Rangkuti the third song the artist name is Tank not Adele
He deserves EVERY SINGLE SUCCESS he has today.
Perioddddd
2019, anyone?
Yep
Yessah
Bridgette Sison yes ! Me !
Cant get enough of him and his voice :-)
Every year!
"I can feel myself getting happier by the day." Man what a story. From complete misery and misfortune to one of the most soulful, heartfelt, genuinely emotional artist there is today. He is a gem and a gift to us all.
Amen! Yes!
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no one will ever be as good as putting emotion into songs as James does
He is certainly one of the best singers x factor has ever produced
That x factor has seen self made
He produced himself yeah
I find it sad that there are so many dancers around James, big lights and loud music in the background because he truly doesn't need any of that. Just him and his guitar is all we need to be taken to another world 💗
Agathe Jade Plez Lol right, he looks distinctively uncomfortable at the end with all the dancers lying on the floor very “uh ‘scuse me, but um your in my way...”
also I appreciate that his gaze never strays lower than the dancers face, he’s a true gentleman even whilst singing such a trashy song.
True !
Yes! I always thought this too. At the very first audition they said nobody should "dare touch what you do.." and then they tried to do all this crazy stuff around him.
I agree. The 1st audition was the best and most pure
They need to get paid too.
2024 and still this makes me cry...
i just wanted to see the first audition and 52 minutes later i'm still here couldn't stop oh my god he is already a legend for me ! and all his old stuff are gold go check all the other songs he made it's so amazing
Ben Benzi I'm doing the exact same! I came just to watch the first audition and I can't stop watching I've been binge watching him all day 😍
me too lmao
@@nicolemelear5578 the same and for me ;)
He went from truly broken with no confidence, to the most confident looking man there is. So proud of how far he’s come from then.
You and me both. The way hes turned it all around is incredible.
His voice is a medicine for an empty soul ❤️
JAMES ARTHUR “LETS GET IT ON” is pure freaking GOLD I’m melting!
Paul akister does it better.
38:36 damn ikr
Do you know when someone sings a song that you don't know and you just think is boring because you don't know? This guy can sing a billion songs that I don't know and I'll love all of them because he's the one singing it
He doesn’t just sing, he moves your heart, body and soul ! An amazing artist.
if i could, i would transfer every song i listen to into a james arthur version. literally i feel like i can't listen to any other music besides his because no one is as good as him.
allyhosza !! That moment when all the songs I listen to are already James Arthur's songs...
That's all I listen to now. I can't wait for his next album! Hopefully it's a double!
Best comment ever
I believe Gwen Stefani,Annie Lennox,Alicia Keys, Franky goes to Hollywood and all the others would be proud of his performance of their great songs-he is fabulous 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏he did it classes better! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
you stated my feelings exactly. I just found James in January 2019, but can barely stand to listen to anyone else! I'm afraid I've become addicted to his music.
I love his unique interpretations. I never know what he's singing until he reaches the chorus. By the time I recognize the song, I'm so lost in listening to his version that I forget who the original singer is. He is just incredible!
My sentiments exactly!
m fucking me
Nobody else had a chance that year,absolute legend then and even more now.
JAMES ARTHUR! The best of the x factor
The best compared to every singer! I can't get enough, ever!
Until now, Dalton Harris
Nope ..one direction will always be the best
Yeah it's much better than that one direction group..
@@akshitthakur6833 James showed that he can win as solo and still be famous.. but 1d were way more famous than him...
Still enjoying this after 4 years! Time flies
James Arthur Lyrics
James Arthur Lyrics same here
I am litenin even after 6 years
And I was introduced to him now :(
James Arthur Lyrics am singer but I still relate to the beauty of his pain. Till today , you’re my biggest contestant and fan of Xfactor. ❤️❤️❤️
There is something so raw and painful about he and Lewis Capaldi's voice that they get me every single time.
What i have been saying through out the videoo!!!!!!!!
Bless Nicole for believing in James’ talent. I wouldn’t have been listening to James by now if it wasn’t for Nicole.
How he kept a straight face with those two guys is amazing
Shawn bellew he is really humble that’s probably why
@@joanna_nehemie He talks about them very nicely in his book.
HAHAHA
Those 2 junkies sounds like CHIPMUNKS though
He gets into the song the way an actor does a character. He internalizes things and then leaves it all out there for everyone to see. So much so that when he did the Mary J song he had a panic attack afterwards backstage.
I had no clue who James Arthur was until a FB friend told me about him. I'm a Metal head! I don't do pop music at all BUT...this man, to me, isn't pop at all. He's straight up soul! His voice is so far from the 'pop star' cliche. He sings from deep inside his gut! He is beyond brilliant!!
Kelli Couch Right? I agree with this sentiment. I myself listen to of a multitude of different genres, but I have never truly appreciated the “pop” genre until James Arthur happened and even then he is so atypical in comparison - singing with so much feeling and soul - that I forget that the songs he’s covering are from that genre.
Calling him beyond brilliant.. i didn't even take a second .he is certinaly beyond that
Listen to mathew ryan as well . Im a black metal fan and im in love with his voice
Who still enjoying watching his journey until this year "2018"??😊
Ivone G I am
Im watching this video over and over again..2018..He's an inspiration..💖
Here I am after that performance with Dalton..
Oh gosh yes! I watch it at least once every few months. I have about 70 songs of his I listen to randomly on repeat all day long. Love his talent!
Meeeee
This still makes me smile in Nov of 2021. No one more deserving than James.
I’m watching again in 8/2022
his version of impossible is so outrageously good that it’s hard to comprehend
yes yess yessssss!!!!!!! My gosh I can't put into words what my mind thinks of how he sings it!!!! You put the nail on the head!! Especially the recordered version because its clearer, Every. single. word. is unbelievable!!!!!
This guy sings every single word from his SOUL. He was born to do this , and you can feel every emotion spilling through his vocals. It’s unbelievable what he can do with music.
FEAR_EATS_THE_SOUL an inspiration to everyone
Just heard him live in singapore! Best show ever. Purest voice and unreal live show. Miss watching his journey here
I LOVE that this brought his parents together!!
emhendrickson Wonder why..I am suspicious ..saw his parents att he first audition..hmmm.idk
Dakini 108 they didn't get together as a couple - they've bee split for 20 years.It was his mom said it was James that brought "both sides of the family together. . They knew he struggled with drugs and sounds like a mess that his parents/household was, just speculating, because to leave to get away from your parents..I hope 2018 they are all doing well, this was interesting video.
Who is here in november 2019? Still loving his songs!
marciel magno mee lol
me
@@russellguinto7840 Hell yeah me
I love james
I competed in xfactor Sweden and I'm Nothing compared to this guy 😶
Still watching in 2023! This is LEGENDARY!
I stopped watching X factor after he won. Just because you can’t top that. He is one in a million. Just because you can feel how much he’s singing for his life. I’m so glad he sorted himself out and is still making music ❤️
You did a great thing to yourself, no one could really match James. But you should look at the 2018 winner Dalton Harris. He was great too, not as good as James imo. Also, he did his winner's single with James.
Same. He was the best to ever do it, no one could ever compare. And it certainly wasn’t worth watching after he won. He came he conquered and he delivered
You can hear the pain in his voice. He sung like he needed it. He really deserve it man. I’m proud of him it makes me cry.
They are wrong for putting them 2 boys to battle James 🤣 they wasn't no where near being on James level.
It was a joke 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I feel bad saying it, but I was also thinking “who are these clowns?? 😂” when I saw it ahahaha
@@LlamaDrama142 exactly! 🤣😂
So true, but you need to check out James Vickery's music! He's doing well in his own right now :)
The incomparable James Arthur WAS THE ENTIRE XF2012!!! No other contestant even came close. They were ALL amateurs compared to his pure, raw talent. Starting w/his heartwrenching, mind-blowing audition, James was THE Master Class. THE ONE to beat. And EVERYONE... ALWAYS... KNEW IT.🙏❤🇺🇲✌
My favorite thing about him is that he’s not even doing it for the fame. He does it because he loves it. He’s able to express himself through music. He doesn’t even know he’s a natural. He gets so into the music that he becomes the music. I never have to worry if he’s prepared or not for a song because I know he loves what he does so much.
All the best musicians are natural.
When I want to get goosepumps, I listen to James Arthur.
This man is a huge success story. He has been though it all, lost it all and gained it back. James Arthur is still underrated but definitely a crowd favorite.
Calum Scott and James Arthur are gems that was discovered late but still shine so bright.
He literally makes every song his own. The way he sang ‘I’m sexy and I know it’. 🤩 😮 wow.
IKR. Deadset didn’t even realise what he was singing till he actually sang “I’m sexy and I know it”. And the comments from the guy sitting next to Nicole were on point.
So many years later, and he’s still my favourite contestant ever. He had the ability to make every song his own, no matter what genre. For example, considering that he didn’t like the way he looked, it was extremely brave to chose that LMFAO song ‘Sexy and I Know It’. Not only would it be difficult to make the lyrics believable if you dislike your looks, but JA’s rendition is also incredibly different to the original. Cherry on top is, that he actually came across as rather sexy when he sang it.
Through his journey on X factor, there wasn’t a single performance that I even remotely thought of as average. He’s not one of those karaoke contestants that sound exactly like the original. He’s a true musician.
I had NO IDEA he could rap until I watched this! Wow!
This young man has so much to give and I really pray that he overcomes his obstacles, both personally and professionally to keep giving us the soul that comes out when he sings." No more pain" was off the charts .LMFO WHO!!!
He did! :)
It’s actually called No More Drama, by Mary J Blige. James has been one of my favorite artists for years, he’s truly incredible
2024. I’m still inspired and blown away by these performances.
When he sang Marvin Gaye " Let's get it on." Oh my God! Nobody should even dare touch that Motown classic, but James Arthur did it and it was awesome! 2019 and I still enjoy watching a diamond in the rough become a diamond that is polished and shines so bright. Love ya James! Love your voice, your songs and albums. You are a shining star and I'm so happy for you.
Marvin gaye was amazing
James Arthur is unequivocally the most talented artist to date from x factor. I am transfixed by his voice and presence. I will never be as transfixed by any other act from the show. truly unique..I love him!
Now we have Dalton Harris though...
Tri Monster lets just be lucky we have them in the same lifetime
Dalton Harris his match
Tri Monster Dalton isn’t nearly as good lol James outshone him when they performed together
I think a lot of us identify with James because you can sense the deep sadness inside him that reminds us of ourselves.
England, thank you for James Arthur.
Your welcome try see him live ......amazing 👏
this is the ONLY performance on the entire X factor that left me opened mouthed in awe!! James is my fav artist EVER!
The BEST I've seen how did I miss him forever an ARTIST FOR REAL PAIN IS PHENOMENAL IT BRINGS ABOUT THIS!!!
The best part of this was his parents putting their mess aside to come together for him. Beautiful.
i'd listen to his voice my rest of my life,'amazing' is too little for him
Is it just me or if Sam smith and Ed had a cross over of talents this is what the product would be I freaking love James like you can feel his pain yow like.
Naturie small its more like the voice of sam smith, the style of Ed Sheeran and soul of Adele
+Miche.
So they had threesome???
Jk
Miche. Forget Sam Smith... that's the voice of James Morrison
YESSSS!!!! Thats what i say. Sam, ed, and james are by far my favorite artists
Why is this so accurate?
2022 and I needed his voice and emotions. I can feel every bit of it. He was for me the best of all winners of this show! A real Star!
Lewis capaldi
Calumn Scott
Ed Sheeran
Lewis Capaldi
James Arthur
John Legend
Sam Smith (they)
Dean Lewis
Lewis Capaldi
All amazing singers
Edit: i posted this before i found out sam smiths pronouns and i was just putting male artists but i am gonna keep them there cause they are amazing
khalid too!!!
Desmond Ong Not Khalid in this group
Lesbian Ginger and Lewis Capaldi and Dean Lewis
Lewis capaldi is defo there
George Ezra
The best XF contestant ever. I cannot believe I wasn't rooting for him 5 years ago.. I was about 13/14 then so was probably watching it for the cute guys lol 😂 he deserves so much success, he's honestly the most talented person to come from this show. Now it's just a bunch of good looking people with average voices and no emotion whatsoever.. :/
10:53 "He sings like he doesn't have a choice". This might be the most enlightening part of the whole vid.
Just watched the whole thing and I could honestly watch it multiple times over and not get bored. His voice is something else. The emotion is so heartfelt. He covers songs better than you ever could imagine. His newest album, back from the edge is a masterpiece. Seriously so, so good. Most credible XFactor winner. Ever.
Alannah Ellithorn I felt the sameway.He is so amazing amazing amazing👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
His audition made me cry like it was mine. He just gave me so many emotions with all his songs, omg...
I can't stop watching and listen to these beautiful performances of my male artist idol🥳
So I barely discovered James a few days ago and I've been watching this at least 3 times a day. I'm literally in love with him and his voice, plus he's super attractive.
Yes isn't he just drop dead bloody gorgeous?!?!
AnnahPanda
no he is not hot! What is wrong with you??
AnnahPanda yes he is!
dont be jealous
You know what makes James unique out of every other singer? His emotion, that he brings into his songs... that connects with the listener. I can feel that pain he is suffering through the song... yet I am only listening. That is what makes him unique and special.
And that continues to today. He still puts so much emotion into his music, you can feel it when he sings.
Agreed 🙏🏻
He just literally smashed every song we heard in this almost an hour video. From feeling lost and unhappy with life, playing and singing his emotions in the songs really opened up how much pain he’s been through to get here. I don’t think it’s easy to understand how hard it can be to get up upon that stage and sing your heart out to the world; I think James would agree. But I can swear down that he has a pure and heart fulfilling talent that is truly a gift to us.
Myself can and love to sing but I feel I just don’t have the confidence to sing my heart, so watching this has helped me believe in myself.
It’s true, every song he sung was definitely better than the original, just his style has put me in awe. He is officially one of my favourites forever ❤️
4 years ago I decided to overcome all of my fears and go start sing in the streets just because I always wanted to be a singer and I never had the confidence to do so. Before that decision I was searching for inspiration and I always loved James but I never learned his story. I searched about him and the xfactor here on TH-cam and I found this video. Throughout the whole video I found myself in him, and surprisingly even the story of mine is close to him and I was crying for an hour til this video ended. After watching this video I started to listen to more of his songs and then I decided to grab my guitar, go sing in the streets and started to write songs.
After 4 years of me getting sore, getting tired, tears, blood and dealing with life and sacrificing myself just so I can be a singer, last monday I got a call from The Voice of Greece and they wanted me to audition for them. I went to audition for them a couple of days later and they loved it. I'm about to go for the blind auditions that they air on tv and I'm feeling so much anxious and I watched this video again to remind me of how I started and how far have I become. James has always been my inspiration and right now this video made me cry because dreams can happen and in the moment that you think that there is no more hope, that's when the surprises happen! And that what exactly happened to me to! The call last monday from the casting of Voice gave me hope and made me realise that I have value!I really hope that I'll make it after the blind auditions! I watched this video for inspiration again and I'm just gonna go there, put my soul out and just give every word a meaning and not think about anything!
Thank you the uploader for this video and thank you James Arthur for existing! You're my fucking hero! 🙏🏻
So happy for you! Blessing to your journey,
That's amazing and even though I dont know you, I'm very proud. How did the audition go? Any update?
@@CoeurD_Amaris22 it actually went really well! I passed the blind auditions and now my journey on the show started. I'm not allowed to give information on what has happened if it hasn't air on tv first but it's going really well. Thank you for asking 🙂
@@maunashakti4905 thank you very much 🙂🙂
@@JulioImeri Understandable 🤩Much luck to you and cant wait to see you on the show!
it can’t be just me who thought james arthur wrote the song impossible 😂
abigail chu 🤦🏽♂️
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
He sang better than the original
Me too lol
@@RozexBang impossible 😂😂
His voice has the emotion of a tidal wave .
Already got tickets to see him on tour in 6 months and can't wait. The amount of times I've seen him live is unreal, he's got a voice that you can never tire of hearing, just pure, raw, natural talent. Can't tell you the amount of times I've watched his story too, I'm a fan. Funnily enough Ella Henderson who he was in the bottom 2 with is another of my fave artists who I can't get enough of and have watched her journey too many times over! Back to James though, what a legend!
His audition was easily one of the best auditions on any show ever
He really put his soul and everything into it absolutely incredible
I cried watching his audition he reminded me and still does of my big brother James who unfortunately we lost 13/4/12
Rest easy brother 👼❤️
Heather Dolan god bless his soul. rip
Rest easy to your Bro 💚💛❤👑
Heather Dolan how did he die?❤️
So much love for you and your comment.
Oh my Dear. ..I'm so sorry for your loss.
One Day you will See him again.
I so in love with James Arthur. His voice is like liquid gold to my ears. I feel his pain while he sings. Little by little hopefully he let''s go of his hurt. Fanatstic singing.
Seriously, what an absolutely incredible singer. Deserves every penny he has earned. Best Xfactor Winner of all time, hands down.
So true , so true!!!
james arthur is one of the best singers of all times
The amount of pride you can see on his father's face as he just takes it in at the beginning is incredibly heart warming. You can see emotion on what is obviously a very stoic man's face and I love it.
I feel like Nicole had a big part in his astounding development. Such a cool and natural women, it`s amazing. So thanks a lot to Nicole Scherzinger as well. I already know i still will be watching his auditions and also hear james` productions in many years. Its really rare for such shows to bring out/ find such a big talent. TH-cam please keep that video and recordings of the performances alive. Thats why i love yt. Keep it up, James.
I feel like the whole show was a long concert ,his concert,his songs ...Just amazing journey,amazing voice and so happy he s creating songs for us now!we love him!
Still watching...march 2021😊😊i will never get tired listening and watching all his performances in xfactor
2018 and i`m still proud of this young man. I promoted him here in holland to my friends and everyone who likes music.Bought his first album after the show to support him here in this country. This was for me the best Xfactor to watch and see this young man grow to the preformer he is now.. I love James Arthur....
Beautiful statement, Hilda! He is the best!
he is so sincere every time he sings
He puts so much emotion into everything he sings, you don't just hear him sing but you feel it.
@@Tri_monster Very well said..
Oh my word, I've just now for the first time heard this guy sing on our local radio station KFM in Cape Town, South Africa and the song is "Say You won't Let Go" . Oh WOW, he has an amazing voice, such heart felt talent and I had to Google who he is and everything the judges say about him on X Factor is spot on. What a naturally talented artist. Well done young man.🤩
AGREED!!!!
his ending of the power of love was so fucking powerful