This performance was phenomenal. I can't figure out why the full version has disappeared from YouTube. :( Come on, Hayden Panettiere's full performance is on YouTube but Elliott's isn't?
I actually sing tenor with the Choral Arts Society of Washington, and I was singing in this concert. It was an amazing experience, and I still cannot get over how great Elliot sounds these days. I was never very impressed with him on American Idol, but MY GOD, I literally get shivers listening to how amazing he sounds on this song.
It's so good to read your comments, ztrawhcs. I live in Canada and wouldn't normally tune in to Capitol Fourth. I only did so to hear Elliott sing that night. I've been watching his growth over the last year and it does my heart good to know that a singer like yourself, who has probably heard many good voices during your time with the Choral Arts Society, is as impressed as I am - yes, America, the Beautiful sounded amazing on Wednesday night!
Came acrossed your video doesn't this young man have the most amazing voice. I have never had America the beautiful bring tears to my eyes as when I heard this rendition.
So, I was unable to post to YouTube for some reason, for several months... so I was using Google Video. But now it works again! Rudy is currently in Michigan with my parents, but I plan to bring him back to DC with me next month, so you can expect a lot more videos at that point. He is doing very well, btw. Thanks for asking!
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dorian655 1 year ago
I wish I had the full recording of this -- anything Elliott sings, he puts his own spin on it and this was just amazing!! What a voice!
CathyEM 3 years ago
This performance was phenomenal. I can't figure out why the full version has disappeared from YouTube. :( Come on, Hayden Panettiere's full performance is on YouTube but Elliott's isn't?
elliottlover88 3 years ago
I think I peed a little! Ha ha
NinaNicole1987 4 years ago
E-Mazing !!!
PLEASE put the Full performance Back Up !!!
wendyluvselliott 4 years ago 4
The full-length performance by Mr. Independence himself has been taken down, it seems.
Still happy for this brief snippet.
I am so very proud of Elliott Yamin.
wendyluvselliott 4 years ago
Stunning!
wheerus 4 years ago
Seriously. I still get chills whenever I listen to it! It's like a little pick-me-up throughout the day. :-)
ztrawhcs 4 years ago
One of VERY few singers who can make me cry.
-And Does.
Thank God that he made it to Idol before the 28-year-old cut-off point.
Elliott Yamin brings such magnificences to this world.
Never before and Never again will there be another.
Elliott is a once in a lifetime, one-shot, one-of-a-kind vocal talent.
Possessing among the most notable and distinctive voices that has ever been heard.
NO ONE else will ever sound like Elliott.
Period.
wendyluvselliott 4 years ago 3
Wow - what a voice! I could listen to him forever. Love the way he emotes with both voice and body. This guy's going to have a long career.
FamilyCasting 4 years ago 2
I actually sing tenor with the Choral Arts Society of Washington, and I was singing in this concert. It was an amazing experience, and I still cannot get over how great Elliot sounds these days. I was never very impressed with him on American Idol, but MY GOD, I literally get shivers listening to how amazing he sounds on this song.
ztrawhcs 4 years ago
It's so good to read your comments, ztrawhcs. I live in Canada and wouldn't normally tune in to Capitol Fourth. I only did so to hear Elliott sing that night. I've been watching his growth over the last year and it does my heart good to know that a singer like yourself, who has probably heard many good voices during your time with the Choral Arts Society, is as impressed as I am - yes, America, the Beautiful sounded amazing on Wednesday night!
jimlorna 4 years ago
Damn good voice! He can sing.
guitarlix 4 years ago
Came acrossed your video doesn't this young man have the most amazing voice. I have never had America the beautiful bring tears to my eyes as when I heard this rendition.
WeloveuElliott 4 years ago
Very nice Matt! I appreciate those who enjoy the arts, even more so to those who actually practice them.
Winston Churchill, during WW2, actually put money into the arts. "Otherwise, what are we fighting for?"
Long time no see, how's Rudy doing?
kirkygirl 4 years ago
So, I was unable to post to YouTube for some reason, for several months... so I was using Google Video. But now it works again! Rudy is currently in Michigan with my parents, but I plan to bring him back to DC with me next month, so you can expect a lot more videos at that point. He is doing very well, btw. Thanks for asking!
ztrawhcs 4 years ago