Kalan Porter - If You Could Read My Mind

[phatsince87]

first of all, he's totally adorbs.

secondly, i remember that night he sang it, and gordon lightfoot cried, saying that kalan seemed to interpret the song and lyrics so well...so many covers of this song miss how heart-wrenching and tragic it is. great job kalan!!

[CeridwenLynne]

Wow! That young man has a beautiful voice. He did a great job on that Gordon Lightfoot classic.

[SingerChick4Life]

when I was 11 years old I was convinced I was going to marry this guy lol I burst out crying when he won.. I was crazy obsessive Kalanadian back then lol. Its so good hearing him again now though. He's really very talented. Can't believe its already been 6 years since he won!

[auqablue400]

@SingerChick4Life ikr? i remember my mom cheering him on, and when we rushed out to buy his single. hes so awesome <3

[udaan8]

i don't blame u for being obsessed with kalan. when he performed this song, i'm sure every girl in the audience wanted to marry him. its' the way he sings.

[SaskBirdies]

The only person who has done Gordon's songs ANYWHERE close to Gordon IS KALAN. AMAZING.

[uncleartie]

I voted for Theresa from beginning to end in that season . . . but this was fantastic. It gets my vote as his best performance.

And, yes, that was Mr. Lightfoot clapping at the end of the clip.

[graidstin]

the kid has some talent, but he picked the wrong song. Im sorry but this rendition doesn't sway me emotionally as much as

gordon's does

[dicks5001]

I must admit he is really good. Great talent

[sarahtakaki]

like a gazillion times better than Kaleb ...

[karengurl101]

This is a little immature interpretation of the song but his voice is awesome. It's the kind of song you have to experience first before you fully understand.

[JaniceJolo]

because he's just better?

[SaskBirdies]

Every time Mr Lightfoot sings this live at a concert, I cry. Tears are in my eyes now as I listen to Kalan.

[bhutanmanclan]

frodo baggins

[FrozenPandaPops]

AHAHAHA! I was thinking the same thing! But i think he sings decently, despite his comical appearance.

[GlitterFlame89]

Wow, he's really good! Never heard him before

[tuskbear]

He's awesome

[JaniceJolo]

I like

[jhairyface]

Excuse me, but is that not Gordon Lightfoot clapping at the end of this clip? Kudos to the singer but THE MAN was ultimately the better performer.

[LongTallYamlaJay]

That INDEED is Gord, in the burgundy blazer!

[sexycutiepie1314]

I CAN SING THIS SUPER GOOD

[marcob21]

what happened to the stage? its so small now!

[lostinthought46]

Kalan is amazing!! This young man is going places.Picked him from the 1st song on Idol!! So young,far beyond his years of talent,Sweet You go Kalan

[Sunshey]

Have this song on my ipod.

makes me cry when I listen to it Haha.

so beautiful. Kalan is amazing

[1970sullivang]

hes good

[thunderlightningboom]

Very superior to the original. Doing its writer's justice.

Very good!

[electrodinobot]

r u kidding me?

[thunderlightningboom]

thedood332 is SO BAD....agreed!

[couponsexpired]

he's good!!

[azpiri12]

It's a shame they chose the "hits" and not the really really great Gordon Lightfoot songs never or seldom played on the radio.

sigh...

[torgoth74]

Ok kalan does a good job but please, he doesn't even come close to lightfoot's original. Just listen to it, lightfoot especially when he was younger was just totally magic.

[ccj1997]

I just watched gordon's version and I think Kalan's is superior. what a voice!

[ejbeaud]

cool

[RyEm167]

Hey Nice Job Your Good

lol:P

[Debstarr]

kalan porter vs. david archuleta ...

[alliegot]

This kid is great, I am American and I don't think residency has jack shit to do with anything! Canadian Idol, American Idol, who cares!!! the kid is awesome!!!!

[xbadax]

Lol

Seeing both of them perform (only in Youtube though XD) I'll go with Kalan Porter. <3

[123leah123]

im going to see him in concert in 9 days!!=)

[cityncolor]

wow when u look at american idol alot,

Like Canadian Idol is shit compared to it. Like holy shit how did he win? The worst of the top 24 in american idol is better than this kid.

[trevor8930]

r u jokin he's way better than the worst on american idol

[cityncolor]

just my opinion, Im a canadian and Canadian Idol's vocals sound a little weird compared to American Idol, cept for mikey bustos. And josiah leming was one of the worst, and i think hes better, as well as robbie carrico.

[hutchmurr]

i actually think most American Idol contestanets are waaayyy less talented then Kalan. Kalan has such a great and strong voice. I say him live a couple days ago and he is still amazing

[cityncolor]

better than clay aiken? david archuleta?

[pfqueen2007]

hell, yeah...but it's obvious you prefer clay and david, then good on you - let them know, post "nice" comments on their vids

[cityncolor]

k my bad

[tommiej3]

The resemblance to Leif Garrett is striking!

[evegpt]

Did he win,,he's cute and has a really good voice?

[obsessedwithkalan]

yes, he won =)

[yamahonkawazuki]

@obsessedwithkalan WOW if i have to pick someone to listen to other than mr lightfoot, this is it :) he is AMAZING. that voice = wow. is DEFINATELY going places

[mally1993]

beautiful ; he is truly incredible !

love his smile at the end :)

[BDMarieHughes]

Kalan manages to make this song sound as haunting as the sound of a loon on an early morning steaming lake - he really does Gordon Lightfoot proud. His #1 Fans - BD & Zest Marie, Toronto, ON

[ynrtfln]

good cover

[pfqueen2007]

agree, Gordon Lightfood even invited Kalan to sing this very song at a tribute show for him (Gordon).

[caroluvlass]

the song is greatt...he's awesome