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
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.
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
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.
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.🙏❤🇺🇲✌
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
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.
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.
+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!💋
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.
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.
@@ztaoexolisaguanlin5675 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
"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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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!
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.
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!
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.🙏❤🇺🇲✌
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.
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!!!!!
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.🤩
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!
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.
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.
Honestly the most incredible artist. The fact that you can watch these performances back 6 years later and they're still as good as the first time you hear them, he really is a star in the making! Most X Factor stars you love at the time and then you listen back and wonder why you thought they were that good, James just is THAT good
I knew he’d win on his ordination. Saw him live in Newcastle it was awesome 👏🏻 Read his book and it’s a real story of a broken family just like I had. Top guy 👍🏻
2024 anyone??? 😭😭
Here
always
Hereeee
Yess
🙋🏽♀️
"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
Ladies and gentlemen...it is now 10 years later and James Arthur is still my favourite artist!
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
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
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
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😭
"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.
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
He deserves EVERY SINGLE SUCCESS he has today.
Perioddddd
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
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.
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!!!
Still watching this in 2024
no one will ever be as good as putting emotion into songs as James does
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 😍
2024 and still this makes me cry...
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.
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!💋
Still watching in 2023! This is LEGENDARY!
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.
2019, anyone?
Yep
Yessah
Bridgette Sison yes ! Me !
Cant get enough of him and his voice :-)
Every year!
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.
@@ztaoexolisaguanlin5675 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"? :)
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!!!!!!!!
He doesn’t just sing, he moves your heart, body and soul ! An amazing artist.
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 .
"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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One of the greatest vocalists ever. This brother makes it look effortless.
Just heard him live in singapore! Best show ever. Purest voice and unreal live show. Miss watching his journey here
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.
JAMES ARTHUR “LETS GET IT ON” is pure freaking GOLD I’m melting!
Paul akister does it better.
38:36 damn ikr
His voice is a medicine for an empty soul ❤️
Imagine having to perform after him
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
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
The way his face fell when she said its not good news 😔 😕
Nobody else had a chance that year,absolute legend then and even more now.
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.
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
10:53 "He sings like he doesn't have a choice". This might be the most enlightening part of the whole vid.
watching a 52 min video of james arthur singing takes me to another world
Me toooooooo❤❤❤
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 ;)
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
This still makes me smile in Nov of 2021. No one more deserving than James.
I’m watching again in 8/2022
The best part of this was his parents putting their mess aside to come together for him. Beautiful.
He is certainly one of the best singers x factor has ever produced
That x factor has seen self made
He produced himself yeah
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!
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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.
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.
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.
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 😌😌
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
I think a lot of us identify with James because you can sense the deep sadness inside him that reminds us of ourselves.
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.
Bless Nicole for believing in James’ talent. I wouldn’t have been listening to James by now if it wasn’t for Nicole.
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.
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!
2021 and I’m still watching this 😂💙
Same herr
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
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
10:54 “he sings like he doesn’t have a choice.”
And I know that’s right.
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.🙏❤🇺🇲✌
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.
his ending of the power of love was so fucking powerful
It’s so cute how he became friends with the judges 🥺
Тогда уже было видно,что это великий музыкант и певец❤
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!!!!!
Who still enjoying watching his journey until this year "2018"??😊
i just found dat he was in x factor😅
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!
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!!!!
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!
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.
I had NO IDEA he could rap until I watched this! Wow!
Damn when he sings “no more drama” wow the emotions 💔
2024 and I’m still looking at these videos of his journey with x , he’s just so amazing!!
Calum Scott and James Arthur are gems that was discovered late but still shine so bright.
England, thank you for James Arthur.
Your welcome try see him live ......amazing 👏
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.
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!
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 😂😂
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.
Greatest winner they’ve ever had he’s brilliant and gorgeous and I love him still 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Me Too ❤️
little did this man know he was going to have one of the most distinguished voices around
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 😶
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 watching...march 2021😊😊i will never get tired listening and watching all his performances in xfactor
Me who just attended his concert on 3rd December 2023. Him and music are just inspiring.
His voice has the emotion of a tidal wave .
The unlucky guys against him at 6:40 haha.
Im legit wondering how they even got there XD
word
+love456music ikr
The guy on the right wasn't that bad
compared to James, yes. xD
8 years later I'm back just for the music
I honestly watch these memories every few weeks, I am 62yrs old and I've never heard anyone better, as he gets better....
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. ❤️❤️❤️
Honestly the most incredible artist. The fact that you can watch these performances back 6 years later and they're still as good as the first time you hear them, he really is a star in the making! Most X Factor stars you love at the time and then you listen back and wonder why you thought they were that good, James just is THAT good
True
Still! Til this day they still hit
Still watching this in 2021 ,
Can't get over with his voice .
❤️
God broke the mold when he made James Arthur. He’s truly amazing, humble, and one of a kind! ** his covers are BETTER than the originals!!!!
Amen
When I want to get goosepumps, I listen to James Arthur.
James Arthur had a big ass glow up
the beard
The veneers
Botox
The hair
The teeth
I knew he’d win on his ordination. Saw him live in Newcastle it was awesome 👏🏻 Read his book and it’s a real story of a broken family just like I had. Top guy 👍🏻
We have to thank and give all the credit to Nicole, she made an incredible bet! James is one of the most talented artists of our generation!