American Idol Season 10 - James Durbin - (Inglewood, California) 2011

[lynnbelford217]

I loooooooved him when i seen that audition

[689nick]

he sounds exactly like the lead singer  from Steelheart.

[natemctots]

I start to tear up every time I watch the first few minutes of this video, hearing about how he was made fun of for his conditions, his inability to provide for his son, etc. Now that he has an album out, which I believe will go platinum in a matter of time, he'll be able to give his kid everything he needs and then some, and also say "Look at me now!" to all of the haters who messed with him growing up. :)

[rockgeorge7]

great singer

[EliT3man]

@LaurieTombRaiderFan I find that people who have tourettes very special in my mind. It's not the disease per-say that makes people who have this, special, but it's each person and how they deal with it. You sir are what I would call a very cool person because even with tourettes, it does not change the person you are or your personality. It's the mental strength that you have to be able to fight what you have and live your life the way you want to. I thank you for posting what you said to the o

[LaurieTombRaiderFan]

i meant tourette sry

[LaurieTombRaiderFan]

@brilliantwisegenius you have got absolutely NO idea what the fuck you just said. james durbin has tpurette syndrome. WHO CARES. he has pure talent. i also happen to have tourettes. make fun of him again and i SWEAR YOU WILL NEVER LIVE TO SEE GRANDCHILDREN.

[TheFollowingLLamas]

hes amazingggg:)

[mvalliere5]

what was the name of the song played in the beginning ofthe video

[Gldavid123]

i love james!!

[nattie680]

He sooo should have won!! He is so cute and talented! :) grrrrrrrrr

[xoerry101ox]

Oh james:( no noo NOOO

IT CANT BE TRUE

WHY YOU

WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[sportschick10s]

James Durbin you are AWESOME. Left the competition much too early. You are the American Idol.

[swtgrl85]

JAMES WE LOVE YOU, I AM A BIG FAN!!

[bac051201]

@MrZane, who are you to dismiss the struggles of another and have an attitude they are trivial? Have you ever worked a farm? Is that farm your only source of survival, knowing if it is a low year the chance of losing everything is real. The fact that you feel your situation is "worse" tells me how shallow and selfish you must be, probably expecting handouts.

[ando1135]

well theres one thing i think we are all certain of and its that hes never going to have to worry about being unemployed because i dont think its possible that a record deal wont be offered to him. hes too talented to be put under the radar after making it to top 4.

[brilliantWISEgenius]

this twitchy clown should not have access to guns or sharp objects.

People that know this guy have admitted that he has held a knife to the throat of an 8 year old.

[MsKGB1]

ATTENTION JAMES ARMY: Country power united forces to vote off the "civilized" contestants! We can't allow country to take over our radio stations YA'LL!

Please don't stop voting! We MUST send Country back to their home-towns to harvest the corn they have been serving us on the show!

VOTE HALEY whether u like her or not!!! It's a WAR, country!!! Yee-ha!

[jlwdesigns]

Love his voice. I am disappointed he he got kicked of AI. I have Asperger syndrome just like him. and understand what it is partially like to be in his shoes. I hope he still keeps singing. Maybe some other label will snatch him up like they have done with other singers that haven't won AI. I love that he didn't let his disability get in the way.

[FoxxyHawk]

WTF he should have won!

[sirauron14]

he should of won idol

[cloverheart7]

Ladies and gentlemen, the next American idol is...

JAMES DURBIN!

Vote! Vote! Vote!

He needs the money and he needs this opportunity.

[chiopeefillin]

MAKE SURE YOU VOTE FOR JAMES. HE MUST WIN AMERICAN IDOL CUZ HE'S AMAZING DUHH. I CANNOT VOTE COZ I DO NOT LIVE IN THE US! VOTE AS MANY TIMES AS U CAN. HALEY IS FIRING UP..(but still nothing special) so yeah VOTE!!!!!!! HE WILL RULE AI AND THE WORLD!

[mostpositiveone]

This guy is amazing - the courage he shows amazes me - don't lose who you really are when you win this competition james

[titosugr]

last to play in auditions last to play on the big stage

[swtgrl85]

Vote JAMES DURBIN....I want Hailey or James to win!!

[specialed1942]

No excuses...sing from your heart...stay true to your dreams....most important, learn from your experiences. JAMES DURBIN, good luck on your future. BUT, don't let success take you down the wrong path......Respect to you brother.

[BeatlesnicoleO13]

I want to vote for James so badly. :( Too bad I don't live in America. PLEASE VOTE FOR JAMES DURBIN!!! <3 :) HE MUST WIN WIN WIN!

[greeen2011]

U got this James can't wait to see u home

[gupper83]

he is winning!!! he sings from his heart and soul

[Durbinlover4ever]

THE WINNER!

[sad1986ish]

James gets ALL my votes. He is the best by far, most amazing singer. My grandson has asperger's so I especially like the fact that James has not let this or tourette's stop him. I think it has made him better!!

[swtgrl85]

@sad1986ish Yes. Please people keep voting for James, he is the best!!

[cherifuji]

WTF? 4:11 terrots...... wierd hampster spasm?

[66pjd]

absolutely an American Idol Winner..... He always gets all my votes!

[stroodle222]

He is real and pure. Probably, the most exciting new artist I have seen in all my 55 years!!!

[mrsdavidcook3]

why doesnt he ever talk about his son in the later rounds?

[starlitexxruby]

I love James Durbin - he is absolutely awesome!

[Gaarasangel11896]

He's amazing. The way he screams reminds me of Adam Lambert, they're so diffrent, but anyone could admit they do have something in common. Being comapred to Adam, but being able to be an individual at the same time is AMAZING!

[SurfTopsail]

30-31 seconds - He looks exactly like Adam Lambert.

[golfgirl0414]

for all of you who think james is an adam poser...look up videos of james durbin from bandmadness...these videos were posted in 2009...before adam even existed. he still sang the same. he is himself. proof lol

[noalaniwolf]

4:12 THE MONKEY-BIRD-THING IS ATTACKING!!!! Oh and James Durbin has an amazing voice and should win American Idol

[phxphillip]

This guy can sing.....but he's nothing like Adam Lambert. Adam is a trained professional......just never had a chace to get ahead until Idol. They both will have a good long carrer....who cares.....one's straight ones gay....I'd go to either concert.

[cludis101]

drama llama

[vinceac7]

He is nothing like adam lambert.

Hope he wins but if he doesn't it okay bec he will still make a album. Hope he performs with Steven Tyler that would be sweet.

[jjwalkerggt]

Please vote for James, he really deserves to win!!!

[naturalmystic33]

America wake up! This guy IS the next American Idol!

[Bigrlboi1]

JAMES IS FKING BY FAR THE MOST AWESOME IDOLIST EVER!! VOTE PLEASE!! I KNOW HE WILL MAKE IT!!

[emilysunshinegirl]

YOU FREAKIN ROCK JAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO SANTA CRUZ GO YOU!!!! LOVE YOUU!!! you are so talented. you have my vote all the way<3

[Nickspeak]

Excuse me a minute, WHO ARE THE FUCKING BREEDERS that breed kids that see another is having trouble and beat them up? CONTROL YOUR FUCKING CHILDREN. Ok, back to James.

[itsanniebabyy]

I love James<3

i still cryy at this & i have seen in alot.

He is myy favorite guy & Lauren is my favorite girl(:

[1999wally]

Ya u go big brother I miss u good luck hopefully u win

[catgutter331]

i went to school with him fuckers

[oohbabyiTsYou]

TOP # THIS YEAR MIGHT EASILY BE JAMES, CASEY, AND PIA! although i love all of them, Lauren is still my fave girl. and who dont love scotty and his crazy deep voice. but thats top 3 right there! and if it isn't... record deals will go to casey james pia.. and possibly we will be hearing more from lauren scotty and paul too!

[ateras360]

I love this guy! Me and My son has Aspergers. We usually end up leaders or stars.

Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, Albert Einstein, Issac Newton all have Aspergers.

I am a musician that can play any type of instrament and I am a leader in my job.

My son knows about every type of Archeology and the scientific names the're involved with.

Thie youngin has awesome tallent and someone is going to make a fortune when they pick him up.

[Mattson331]

Just so y'all know this is fake. Went to school with this kid for years, was in classes with him, never saw one episode of tourette's. He was just a weird kid.

[moviefanatic56]

@Mattson331 Why on earth would somebody lie about something like that?

[Mattson331]

@moviefanatic56

naive are we? it makes for better tv.

[Iglamable1]

you cant compare him to ADAM LAMBERT !!

i dont think he is gonna hit ADAM LAMBERT'S ''play that funky music'' note.

but he is talented

WHO'S WITH ME??

[Shabutie97]

@Iglamable1 I hate to break it to you but James has a better range and can easily hit that note.

[golfgirl0414]

@Iglamable1 In adam's play that funky music, he sang up to a B flat, two B flats's above middle C (one legend line and one space above the treble clef staff) In james's a change is gonna come, he sang up to an A, two A's above middle C (one legend line above the treble clef staff) James's note is exactly one halfstep below Adam's, but James held his A much longer than Adam held his B flat, so if James can hold that A for a long time, I'm sure he could kick it up one more half step lol.

[golfgirl0414]

@Iglamable1 but for the record, both are very talented lol

[SuperJeepdude]

Drop all this BS armchair quaterbacking thing. Let's get him on tour so that we can get to see him in concert! This boy is heading for the stratosphere! Giv'er Durbin! What a power to be reckoned with!

[BlueLala320]

Hes amazing and hes made it too the top 10!!!!!!! YAY!!!! <3 Hes My Fave Of The Guys!!!!!

[gooTubeSux]

His dad missed out on one helluva a great kid.

[vamosama]

How is this sweet fragile guy gonna cope with pressure and success/fame? I don't think of Adam Lambert when I listen to him. They are so different. Adam's so talented and a nice guy. Competion between these 2 makes no sense.

[yellowbirch2]

@vamosama guess what: THEY ARE NOT IN COMPETITION!!! HELLO

[generaljoker13]

every song he sings he brings it out. hes got more raw natural talent then most of the competition this year. its not just the way he sings, its the energy he brings and his on stage performances are by far the best. he holds nothing back, and he shows absolutely no fear on stage no matter whats really going on inside. i love this performer and i hope he wins or at least gets swooped up by some band. adam lambert was trained in a school to be a singer, this guys life is completely different.

[wendy2297]

At first I thought he was immitating Adam Lambert also. After last night, the kid has got my respect. He CAN sing and although he can belt it out like Adam, he is different. I hope he does well. He certainly has overcome alot. He is pretty darn cute too and I wish him the best. He just may be my favorite at this point. Man there is some really, really good competition this year. It's going to be difficult and there is no room for a "bad night". Good Luck JAMES!!

[cduval04]

People like James are an inspiration to ppl like me. I am 24 and was also diagnosed w/ tourette's at a young age and I had two parents. Speaking as a person with TS going in front of jlo and Steven Tyler and not only holding in his tics, but singing the shit out of those 2 songs took an incredible amount of strength and perseverance. The kid has not only bad ass talent, but poise and humility and I am rooting for him all the way, he deserves it all!!!!!

[TeeHayley]

stop comparing him to Adam Lambert!

I love Adam, and as soon as i saw James he reminded me of Adam straight away!

James has a great voice and all of you hating on him because your comparing him to Adam, i think thats pretty ridiculous. Because if you didn't know who Adam was, you would have nothing to compare James to, and then you would probably see James in a completely different way.

James is his own person, just give him a chance

[baringer4]

he is unbelievable! you cant compare him to adam lambert cuz adam is more pop and hip hop and glamour but james is a serious hardcore rocker who can hit REALLY impressive notes and i hope he goes far in the compition because he deserves it! im voting for james! WHO'S WIT ME?!

[bandit0804]

@baringer4 Adam is way more than just "pop" Adam covered hendrix and metallica in concert on his tour. I guess you consider them to be "pop" too? Plus Adam's own songs also include rock.

[oohbabyiTsYou]

@bandit0804 adams songs that are on his cd's and on the radio are pop... noone is saying everything he sings is pop... yea he covers songs.. BUT he sings pop music!

[BEVERLYJOYCE1]

@baringer4 I'm with you please , please , please you have to vote for him the whole 2 hours,  get your friends and have a party !!!!

[KRAUCH74]

@baringer4 please do not use James Durbins name in the same sentence as Adam F ag boy or whatever

[Gabby5471]

@baringer4 agreed.

[LambertsLabelle]

lets see how he s doing.No Lambert for shure.

[Travica90]

There’s no comparison sorry, is not enough hit high note.

That reason makes Adam Lambert better.

Adam have amazing control and style not only amazing range...

[generaljoker13]

@Travica90 adam lambert also went to a private school and had his own personal singing coaches, this man has used music as a way to focus his "diseases" into a positive energy. adam lambert was raised to make money, this man was raised to BE HIMSELF. u keep comparing adam to this guy, et where is adam now? yeah this man here will make multiple top tens over the years, cus IT IS HIS PASSION. adam just wnated the fame and money, he got it and now its gone.

[bandit0804]

@generaljoker13 where is Adam now? you are kidding right? He has completed a sold out world wide tour and now has live dvd/cd coming out. Plus he will be performing on Idol this week.

[Travica90]

@generaljoker13 sorry but your comment just prove that you don't know Adam Lambert

[eMAVERICKe]

I think he is great. He has a voice with a range that is unbelievable. This kid has talent. But just like the rest of the NT haters in this world that can't stand for someone with a difference to excel. I can see that many small minded haters exist on you tube also. You haters are pitiful PUKEs that just want to attack someone because of their difference. I'm happy he is different than most of this disgusting world. ROCK ON JAMES!

[vfxman3000]

Jeez... I'm suprised at all the haters.

[jjwalkerggt]

@vfxman3000 Me too...

[tottart]

NOT a fan ... can't believe he got through to the final 24

[alexdotter]

Adam Lambert wanna-be? I am sorry, I know he is autistic and everything but he doesn't come anywhere close to Adam Lambert. And this screaming thing in the end of every song is not very appealing.....

[lynnbelford217]

@alexdotter he has a range like him only this time he is straight

[alexdotter]

@lynnbelford217 I am sorry but he doesn't, I had 7 years of professional musical training and I know what I am talking about. There's a huge difference between screaming and singing.....

[jjwalkerggt]

@alexdotter I seriously doubt u can sing anywhere close to how he sings & really doubt u know anything about music

[jjwalkerggt]

@alexdotter U need to stop hating, why are you watching his videos if u don't like him. Go away!!

[alexdotter]

@jjwalkerggt Relax.... I am entitled to my own opinion and there's no need to be rude, just because I don't like his singing, ok? Moreover this website does not belong to you so please do not tell me to go away, I am going to watch whatever video I want.

[rockskater012]

I think he´s trying to be another Adam Lambert, but there are a big difference between those guys. Lambert has a natural voice, and Durbin seems so fake. Ok, he has Tourette, but it´s a talent contest not for those who have any familiar problem. The jury chose him just for him special condition.

[ecermusic]

@rockskater012 Couldn't agree more. I bet he doesn't have Adam's amazing falsetto. Also Adam was an extremely nice person, and this guy doesn't seem like that at all.

[Benisuber1]

@rockskater012 If you didn't hear, Randy said that he was singing in all full voice. Which is more real than falsetto @ecermusic

This guy has enormous amounts of raw talent, and Adam has been trained since he was 10. Give the kid a break.

[rockskater012]

@Benisuber1 He fakes his voice.

[Benisuber1]

@rockskater012 That was so convincing I have to believe you now! 

[rockskater012]

@Benisuber1 I don´t care if you think I say lyers. That´s the true.

[Benisuber1]

@rockskater012 You obviously don't care about not massacring the English language either...

Also, it's not the truth. I would believe people that made it in America's music industry i.e, Randy, Jay-lo, and Steven Tyler, over some random youtuber any day. This kid has talent, and a great, REAL voice.

[shopoholic995]

daamn! kiss ass voice!

[gottoride3]

OMG I LOVE HIM!!!!!!!

[vastmeadows]

When James releases a cd i'm buying one... a lil pissed he wasnt on Idol lastnight...

[msredboot7]

♥ this guy!

[KazeKage572]

YEA JAMES WE LOVE YA MAN! YOU'RE A GREAT SINGER! KEEP AT IT BRO!

P.S. no douchebags, i'm not gay.

[TotallyTomBoy101]

He is my favorite this year. I love the type of music he sings, i love the 'screaming'. I will be very disappointed if he doesn't make it far. I ♥ James Durbin.

[MirandaXMusic]

Best singer on american idol so far. His range is sick!!! I think he will win, but ECM if he doesn't he is gonna be famous. He's gonna bring that old style rock back. CANT-WAIT!

[mmts31]

look at Steven Tyler's face => hihihi

[apatheticpsycho04]

adam is adam. he's already there. james is just about to start his journey so we'll see how far he can get. i like him, but i love adam. :">

[Unkown0801]

What a great belter!! Bloody Hell Excellent!!

[videogranny]

James you are doing us proud you will have community support. Say hi to Carrie. This is nicks mom

[BackAtOne1300]

if he wins american idol i bet Adam Lambert will be like what the fuck even though they both have that rock ahh voice that is high like how stephen tyler sounds but not high they both have strong voice. i now look at it again stephen seems so into him when he does his rock voice. If stephen was a judge when adam sang born to be wild and whole lotta love and one and.. they were all great but the.. nope its hard to choose cuz they were all great but if he was a judge he wud do his rock voice!!!!!!

[MsMarS77]

you are amazing dont give up the dream i believe in You !

[barackaholic]

Siobhan anyone?

[bscgnh]

He kind of sounds like Adam Lambert

[Josecillo19]

@bscgnh Yeahh buddy!!! I totally agree...I mean, when I saw him for the first time he sounds and kinda looks as Adam!!! But he's so amazing...One of my favs from this season!

[xrayhottie33]

My daughter has TS and singing is her escape. She is only 10 but dreams of being on American idol. I think you are our hero!

[kesel5588]

Can anyone tell me whats the background song played during his intro...."thousand cheers...ballads and tears....."?

[Haywire5714]

Out of the top singers so far in the competition ... he is definitely not one of them

[JordanxxTaylorxx]

This guy is my idol.

Because i have tourettes syndrome too.

and im not afraid to admit it because its who i am :)

and i also sing.

and james durbin gives me hope to go for my dream.

[spaMgobLiN]

San Jose is cheering for you James!

[leisadi]

Man dude!!! your the best Ive seen since Adam!! for real your awesome!!! mind blowing!!!

[leah105]

@leisadi I bet he'll win. I still think Adam lost because he's gay. I love Adam and really happy someone with a voice strong like his finally auditioned for this show again!

[leisadi]

@leah105 you are so right! adam should have won but thats ok.. hes doing just fine now! dont miss his performance on the grammys!! :)

[jordynw6nastlfan1]

@leisadi he isnt performing on the grammys :(

[leisadi]

awwwww... just read that he isnt! not a lot of real vocalists performing so thats a damn shame!!!

[russellmantz]

The other videos of you, just review them if you think they are fine then so be it. Good Luck, it has to be a great time

[roselotuslotus]

Great James . . . know that Santa Cruz is with you, cheering you on my friend!

peace*joy*love*

[NervousCricket]

Nobody will ever convince me that people on the Autistic Spectrum are broken and need to be fixed... James Durbin proves that the there is no such thing as a disablility, just a different ability.

[wanttobehome]

thank you James for showing the world your gift and not being ashamed of who you are, my son has Tourettes and you are showing him that you can follow your dreams.. you have our vote, you are very talented, keep going, never stop following your dreams

[russellmantz]

The other videos on you tube of you will destroy any and all credibility you may have. Remember stardom doesnt take you most times when you exercise bad judgement

[jordanmerritt1987]

@russellmantz What are you talking about??

[raythespian]

JLo said it, he sings from a different place. He has lived the extremes of life...pain, struggle, love, joy...and it all comes out in his phenomenal voice. Oh, man, what a season this will be!!!

[dwnico]

Well done son....  Keep it true... Your future is here!!!!

[Cooksta2201]

Nice job James I really hope you'll win! Thumbs up

[SuFiJenny]

Santa Cruz, CA represent!!!

[GommyT]

i hope he wins