I love how Randy say's its hard to sing a song performed by a group the only lead singer in the song is AJ is it is like a solo vocal performance. FYI I know Nick has a small lead part.
His notes were pretty much all off! And he skipped a big part of the beginning of the song..he has a good voice..but come on he didn't come close to the same great vocals and emotions the BSB put into this song..
the problem with his performance is that the song it's not suited for the tone of his voice,it's not a song to show off vocal skills,but all of the BSB Together wish they could touch this kid's range.
Dude, this guy can sing, but doesnt come close to the Backstreets Boys' version. It was too big of a song for him. GO BSB!!!! check out their new single BIGGER!!
His problem with this is that he's trying to change it too much, but by far it's NOT bad. I'm going to say it again, if a non-talent hack like Taylor Hicks can win this contest, then I don't think America knows what true talent is.
who is BSB??? please some1 tell me...and also this wasn't his best performance...there was one noticable flat note...but this guy is amazing and he's one of my favorite singers period...
the backstreet boys are a huge pop band that started out in the 90's and are still going strong today. their new album is This Is US and their new single is Bigger
have you even heard the bsb members sing solo, they're awesome!!! and i have to admit that he's good but the song it's changed to much and he's not even near as good as the bsb!!!
He was so great. I always felt that he got shafted on the show. They made it out to seem that he didn't belong in the top 4. He was a LOT better than Vonzell, definately worthy of top 3. The talent was great that year.
Anthony was good and reasonably underrated...however...Vonzell was deserving of being in the final three, hell she could have gone toe to toe with Carrie in the final....
He did awesome with this song. I never heard the BSB sing this song and I don't really care for them. Simon knows when he sees a good singer to the songs. This was one of them. Anthony has a great voice that he did good by going to Idol to be heard.
Backstreet boys sing this right? I know the song. If they do I think that there version is better. No offence. It just sounds better with different people singing it not just one. I still like Anthony though.
I always liked Anthony when he ws on American Idol. He was really good on the AI summer tour that year and the audience loved him.I actually liked his version of this song even though he's not a Backstreet Boy,lol.
Anthony's voice is so clear and crisp!!! I wonder why the recording companies did not grab him. He is soooo good!!! So under-rated.... It is time for this boy to shine today!!! - NOW!
I would deffinetly buy his cd. i voted like 20 million times 4 him when he was on the show. I was like 10 then, and i think i cried when he got booted off lol
I can't believe he did a song by the backstreet boys. I think he made a right choice with the backstreet boys. For myself i think that the backstreet boys are the best band ever.
BSB are 5 guys, so they could do harmonies, which Anthony could not do by himself. You can't compare a performance by a group to a performance by an individual singer.
I felt that overall this performance was okay...I don't think the vocals were superb as he was fairly pitchy in the middle of the song...I'd give it a 8/10...I really like Anthony as a person though.
how many times do ppl need to say that the american idol judges are insane with paula as the queen phychopath but anywho i like his version of the song. he has a little power but a great tone. but it was just a country singers season so he honestly auditioned the wrong year. he shouldve went during ruben or taylor hicks season bc as you can tell there was alot of talent there.
Perhaps my favorite performance of the season. I don't currenlty listen to that much top 40 so when I heard it on the radio I thought 'hey it's that Anthony Federov song!'
MAYBE its better when you just can judge how much you like the song without comparing it to an original...
he did okay. his rendition of the song wasn't very good b/c the song lost its original 'power'. i like his voice but it just didn't suit the song very well...
randy was kinda harsh tho...comparing anthony to bsb like that. backstreet songs are NOT easy to sing and 'incomplete' is one of the songs that u really have to make it ur own.
but still props to anth for tryin...this song rocks!
he didn't put enough pitch in the beginning of the song, and it probably wasn't a good job choosing a song done by a legendary group. but overall he did a good job
I don't understand where the judges think Anthony missed notes. He was a little weak at the beginning because the lower register made him tentative, but he really hit everything in this song. I think he did really well, and I was surprised that Simon was the only one who heard it correctly! And I don't think Anthony should have won, but there's no way Vonzell should have finished third ahead of him.
Vonzell was the most underrated singer of that season. Anthony's got a classical voice and I think he didn't deserve farther than more of the contestants because of it... he just wouldn't have gone well with today's pop charts.
eww... this was his worst performance! he killed it! i guess he don't have the voice to match the looks, but the reason simon said that was a good choice, was because he is totally into BSB himself!!! they were like... eh... whatever buddy!
I love how Randy say's its hard to sing a song performed by a group the only lead singer in the song is AJ is it is like a solo vocal performance. FYI I know Nick has a small lead part.
ErikBrandonMiller 3 months ago
BSB are better ladies, lol sorry
AListGamers 5 months ago
i love both version.damn,he really good singer.
blurrgurlz1 6 months ago
@blurrgurlz1 Don't get me wrong I am a bsb Fan, but he is singing with one voice and they have 5
becknnick4ever 1 week ago
I love BSB, but like his version better. Love Anthony. 8 ppl fuck off!!!
YouLovesBrittany 7 months ago
great HQ
jordan43ful 8 months ago
there is no Anthony in backstreet. just nick, brian, AJ, Howie and kevin.
frankzy89version2 10 months ago
His notes were pretty much all off! And he skipped a big part of the beginning of the song..he has a good voice..but come on he didn't come close to the same great vocals and emotions the BSB put into this song..
bsbgurl88 1 year ago
He did his thing with that song. I actually like Anthony's version better.
MrMarla123 1 year ago
8 people are deaf
13yearsrox 1 year ago
too karaoke
ianpearce2 1 year ago
Anthony was my favorite contestant from that season. when he sang this song(which is by my favorite band), it made me love him even more.
Akishottie 1 year ago 5
@byfaithalone1 Yes, he was born in Ukraine.
zerozander 1 year ago
Gosh I married Anthony Federov in my freshman 10 year reunion project.
hot4jacob 1 year ago
he should join the bsb's
DA3759960 1 year ago 2
He's better than the Backstreet Boys!
LucasGrabeel84 1 year ago
HE IS SO CUTE BUT HE AIN'T BSB
APRIL62318 2 years ago
always loved this bsb song,and he did pretty well
AIFanPA 2 years ago
I love BSB and I love him :)!
BSBrSEXY 2 years ago
Anthony is better than BSB. None of them is close to Anthony`s vocals!
Eriniya 2 years ago
so true...
kissmybabytwo 1 year ago
the problem with his performance is that the song it's not suited for the tone of his voice,it's not a song to show off vocal skills,but all of the BSB Together wish they could touch this kid's range.
homemadehuman 2 years ago
Dude, this guy can sing, but doesnt come close to the Backstreets Boys' version. It was too big of a song for him. GO BSB!!!! check out their new single BIGGER!!
Herbieserve 2 years ago 4
awesome federov
hafiszzzzzsurvivor 2 years ago 3
i had the biggest crush on Anthony back then.
Stephie2007 2 years ago 5
lol, me too.
galiene 2 years ago
i was in the audience for this! the people screaming at :38 are me and my friend, haha. we were so excited about bsb, geez.
sparklebitca 2 years ago 3
..thanks
katherineoa 2 years ago
BSB is my favorite band. but anthony was good. he has a way to go till he reaches BSB standards.
1041990D 2 years ago
His problem with this is that he's trying to change it too much, but by far it's NOT bad. I'm going to say it again, if a non-talent hack like Taylor Hicks can win this contest, then I don't think America knows what true talent is.
soul416 2 years ago 2
he doesn´t sing better than bsb.
have you even heard the bsb sing solo
claudialovesjohn 2 years ago 3
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wow.... that was soooooo bad....
bexxxxx84 2 years ago
i doubt you could do any better there, dude.
Kelcp310 2 years ago
This was the best season! I liked nearly everyone!
smartblondes9596 2 years ago 2
He was my favorite that season!
PicassoKilling 2 years ago
hes so cute
michaelsensation13 2 years ago 17
i luv his intonation....
astonishme 2 years ago 5
what's intonation?
LightTruthLove 2 years ago
Being in tune
aznfilamdude 2 years ago
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he has a russian accent, it's not good voice!!!
termilane 2 years ago
Great job!!! but BSBs version is better though!
reggiep08v2 3 years ago
Defi but bsb could re-record with anthony
21yOsUrEsH 3 years ago
He is better than BSB! I think that anyone of BSB solo whould sing awful!
Eriniya 2 years ago
thats not true.. But i do admit that Anthony has a great voice and he could record it witht he bsb...
missnec 2 years ago
who is BSB??? please some1 tell me...and also this wasn't his best performance...there was one noticable flat note...but this guy is amazing and he's one of my favorite singers period...
qCLEFJones 2 years ago
the backstreet boys are a huge pop band that started out in the 90's and are still going strong today. their new album is This Is US and their new single is Bigger
alicecullen461995 2 years ago
oh...lol...Backstreet Boys...I agree with u...that group is AWESOME...but anthony is a better soloist than all of them...
qCLEFJones 2 years ago
have you even heard the bsb members sing solo, they're awesome!!! and i have to admit that he's good but the song it's changed to much and he's not even near as good as the bsb!!!
funnyhunnybunny13 2 years ago 5
I think Anthony should record this song...he sang it better than the bsb
cruzcarde1 3 years ago 6
liked it way better than the original
sw155kn1f3 3 years ago 3
This was a very nice rendition of the song.
scoopgirl0829 3 years ago 7
anthony was really good but compared to the backstreet boys hes #2.
loveben10 3 years ago
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he cant sing like them that pieco of shit he is gay i can tell that two bit wack job
bsbcbr321 3 years ago
100% with Simon and Paula on this one.
bidderswede 3 years ago 3
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booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fuck you as hole
bsbcbr321 3 years ago
Booooooo you!
BleedingxSoul88 3 years ago 2
the anthony were underrated, but he was kinda monotonous... still like him tho!!
jneydog2 3 years ago 6
i agree with helmut... anthony was sooo underrated and the judges always gave him the shaft. he was my favorite!
cnstar04 3 years ago 2
i kinda think the song was a little bit high for him. jus an opinion.
artty132 3 years ago
Those judges were "half asleep"!! Anthony was great!
aok82 3 years ago 2
this is my favorite performance of his on American Idol
Jefferic 3 years ago 3
He was so great. I always felt that he got shafted on the show. They made it out to seem that he didn't belong in the top 4. He was a LOT better than Vonzell, definately worthy of top 3. The talent was great that year.
helmut4lyfe 3 years ago 6
Anthony was good and reasonably underrated...however...Vonzell was deserving of being in the final three, hell she could have gone toe to toe with Carrie in the final....
tholmes123 3 years ago
I disagree. I thought she was terrible
helmut4lyfe 3 years ago
O SHIT THIS MII SONG!!!
LALABREEZI 3 years ago
i really wanted him to win........
sizzlerz93 3 years ago 5
but carrie was amazing.. but she should have atleast been in the top 2
sizzlerz93 3 years ago
Lol, I first thought that you didn't realize that Carrie won. But then I reread your post, lol you just mistyped she for he. xD
carlsonlf 3 years ago
oops lol... hehe
sizzlerz93 3 years ago
He did awesome with this song. I never heard the BSB sing this song and I don't really care for them. Simon knows when he sees a good singer to the songs. This was one of them. Anthony has a great voice that he did good by going to Idol to be heard.
micamax1 3 years ago
Backstreet boys sing this right? I know the song. If they do I think that there version is better. No offence. It just sounds better with different people singing it not just one. I still like Anthony though.
nicole4151 3 years ago 4
I always liked Anthony when he ws on American Idol. He was really good on the AI summer tour that year and the audience loved him.I actually liked his version of this song even though he's not a Backstreet Boy,lol.
flurry3 3 years ago
BSB version is way better no offense. But overall he did an outstanding JOb. KTBSPA! I'm a fan for 11 years!
7thheaven4ever 3 years ago 4
me too...I'm portuguese and I'm a great fan of bsb...bsb are simply the best...
Littrell89 3 years ago
I thought he NAILED the song!
alabamagrl445 3 years ago 2
i luv his voice and him lol
ashleytluvsme 3 years ago
Anthony's voice is so clear and crisp!!! I wonder why the recording companies did not grab him. He is soooo good!!! So under-rated.... It is time for this boy to shine today!!! - NOW!
AlterSpades 3 years ago
I know, 4 real!!!!!!!
I would deffinetly buy his cd. i voted like 20 million times 4 him when he was on the show. I was like 10 then, and i think i cried when he got booted off lol
danadoodlebug03 3 years ago 2
he did awesome with the song.
penguins4life877111 3 years ago
its pretty good but better than the backstreet boys...as if no one can do it like the backstreet boys they are just amazingggg
cassie745 3 years ago
Can't wait for the CD
JAF528 3 years ago
I'm gonna be discriminatory here, and say that nobody can do a Backstreet song and get away with it.
brittneylittrell 3 years ago
his version is sooo better than backstreet boys's..
dheeluthubgt 3 years ago
yeah ok..thats y its the backstreet boys song
brittneylittrell 3 years ago
lol thats like the worst argument ever.. its the people that like it so its not about the original artist
EnriqueAldero 2 years ago
i like this version - screw what the judges said.
he was a bit off, but it sounds great! really unique
xkamaliex 3 years ago 2
I prefer Anthony's version of the song.
Foxfire444 3 years ago
I thought he was ok. But Randy is right the backstreet boys version is a little bit better.
tmjm323 3 years ago 4
I can't believe he did a song by the backstreet boys. I think he made a right choice with the backstreet boys. For myself i think that the backstreet boys are the best band ever.
tmjm323 3 years ago 29
I think he's still without a recording contract, which astounds me.
CharlesNigro 3 years ago 6
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why don't I remember him??
justookute13 3 years ago
Alzheimers ?
Broadway333 3 years ago
I remember this performance. If he would have been a little more crisp on the notes it would have been absolutely perfect.
LovelyRosess 3 years ago 4
Aw, I miss Anthony!! He was my favorite, then Carrie. =) Remember the Canthony phase?? Wow. It seems so long ago.
Smeckys 3 years ago 5
<333333 My idol!he sang it better then the bsb!
Brittanyxxm 4 years ago 2
hehe.... bsb song... last night on celebrity apprentice... haha
flipflops7410 4 years ago 2
i was always a fan of him and i still am !!
monetteleah 4 years ago 4
OMG! i love him!!!
jdancer1023 4 years ago 3
He sounded good, not as good as the orignal but he sounded good!!!
AJFAN93 4 years ago 5
yeah....if he would spend days in the studio...maybe then it would be as original..
i´d love to see Backstreet putting this song in the same league as he did live!!...
he REALLY IS ONE OF THE BEST VOCALLIST I´ve HEARD!!!
kriklun 4 years ago
Are you serious??
I'll send you a live version they did of this song and then tell me that their voice is only good in the studio.
AJFAN93 4 years ago 2
BSB are 5 guys, so they could do harmonies, which Anthony could not do by himself. You can't compare a performance by a group to a performance by an individual singer.
siny888 4 years ago 4
The video is on my playlist, I wasn't saying he's isn't good (in fact he was my favorite on that season).
But BSB are better, sorry.
AJFAN93 4 years ago 2
also he was the hottest in that year's american idol!!! ESP wen he took off his glasses!! WOW
xoxoxrockxoxox 4 years ago 3
I felt that overall this performance was okay...I don't think the vocals were superb as he was fairly pitchy in the middle of the song...I'd give it a 8/10...I really like Anthony as a person though.
kevincheng77 4 years ago
how many times do ppl need to say that the american idol judges are insane with paula as the queen phychopath but anywho i like his version of the song. he has a little power but a great tone. but it was just a country singers season so he honestly auditioned the wrong year. he shouldve went during ruben or taylor hicks season bc as you can tell there was alot of talent there.
ryeboirox 4 years ago
Perhaps my favorite performance of the season. I don't currenlty listen to that much top 40 so when I heard it on the radio I thought 'hey it's that Anthony Federov song!'
MAYBE its better when you just can judge how much you like the song without comparing it to an original...
CJARCHIVES 4 years ago 3
Love his version of this song!!
Kadra01 4 years ago 2
Not the best performance. His national anthem performances are AMAZING though.
SuperNerdFace 4 years ago
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I'm surpised that he made it that far. but overall Anthony is so cute!
penguins4life877111 4 years ago
Anthony is amazing!
BrittanyRenee2007 4 years ago 2
when was he voted off? which round?
khaki2013 4 years ago
He finished in 4th place
gymn999 4 years ago
he did okay. his rendition of the song wasn't very good b/c the song lost its original 'power'. i like his voice but it just didn't suit the song very well...
randy was kinda harsh tho...comparing anthony to bsb like that. backstreet songs are NOT easy to sing and 'incomplete' is one of the songs that u really have to make it ur own.
but still props to anth for tryin...this song rocks!
tallicAgrl9051 4 years ago 2
i completely forgot about this song...
wow...oh lord, i'm sorry, but anthony is cute...
boci122 4 years ago
all i have to say to this is WOW! HES GOOD!
backstreetgal07 4 years ago 4
loved him sooo much
Kuniesha 4 years ago 4
Good =)
wishbearxx 4 years ago 3
It's really nice, and I really like that trumpet in the background.
TSNetwork 4 years ago 3
I love love love Anthony
kentky95 4 years ago 6
Where the heck is his cds?? Why waste time on such a beautiful talent like this??
sandikki 4 years ago 4
He's really good. He only hit like 1 off note in that one at 1:18. He should have at least been in the top 3.
I0R4ng3I0 4 years ago 2
i loved him but carrie won at last which kinda sucks
biitch1218 4 years ago
I loved him even more for picking this song.
galiene 4 years ago
so sweet¡¡¡¡¡
MMRP2141 4 years ago
I love him!
thiagoroo 4 years ago
he didn't put enough pitch in the beginning of the song, and it probably wasn't a good job choosing a song done by a legendary group. but overall he did a good job
brokensoul8390 4 years ago
I'm black and don't listen to a lot of genres, but I can honestly say he sang great in his middle register! It makes me want to hear this song again!
jimjimisback 4 years ago
Props for admitting your black
AlmightyGrain 4 years ago 2
Why is that?!?!
jimjimisback 4 years ago
Yeah this wasn't that bad.
x0tennisx3 4 years ago
did he win?
disneyrox1 4 years ago
No. Carrie Underwood did :) I wanted Anthony and Carrie to be the final two, but I knew that it was going to be Bo and Carrie.
smittyfan2007 4 years ago 2
thnx
disneyrox1 4 years ago
i wish!!
galia369 4 years ago
he's the great vocalist
vasivan 4 years ago
I don't understand where the judges think Anthony missed notes. He was a little weak at the beginning because the lower register made him tentative, but he really hit everything in this song. I think he did really well, and I was surprised that Simon was the only one who heard it correctly! And I don't think Anthony should have won, but there's no way Vonzell should have finished third ahead of him.
HeyButtahfly 4 years ago
Vonzell was the most underrated singer of that season. Anthony's got a classical voice and I think he didn't deserve farther than more of the contestants because of it... he just wouldn't have gone well with today's pop charts.
LittleCloserBoi 4 years ago
he's not pro material. he's good, but he would need much training to push his voice. He does have much potential though.
diaz028 4 years ago
That was 2 years ago. You should listen to some of his latest clips. He improved a lot.
AIFan888 4 years ago
I love him.
So much.
He needs a cd out right now.
I can't wait until the indeterminate point in the future when it will be released.
theresonlythis 4 years ago
I thought it was very good actually :/
andyisyourbff 4 years ago
this was not good. are you people serious? and you think he should have beaten carrie? she's won every award possible! and you think he's better?
ars9s 4 years ago
The best performance in the American Idols... the song is grandiose, beautiful and the vocals was amazing...
dayo37 4 years ago
I loved Anthony! Why didn't he win is what bothers me.
AuroraRoberts 4 years ago
his vocals didnt sound that bad... he just should have chosen a song that wasnt by a group
susou 4 years ago
he pretty much butchered a good song.
jewbertchrist 4 years ago
He was so awesome! He was my favorite in this season. His voice is so amazing!!
Sunflower15 4 years ago
How did this guy not win? He's better than the winners!!!!
seannla 4 years ago
HOLYCRAP WORD.
erri13 4 years ago
omg he and carrie were my favorite!! hes so cute
OCOTHLover 5 years ago
anthony is goin to be in a broadway and im goin xD
Caputachee4life 5 years ago
hes freakin gorgeous haha
sam88107 5 years ago
He and Carrie were my favorite.
Piscesgirl7914 5 years ago
eww... this was his worst performance! he killed it! i guess he don't have the voice to match the looks, but the reason simon said that was a good choice, was because he is totally into BSB himself!!! they were like... eh... whatever buddy!
menciamaniac06 5 years ago
one of my faves
jayjay202726252423 5 years ago
i voted for him to win... i wish i could sound like that... won't lie
Aerosmith735 5 years ago
He was awsome. Wonder what he is doing these days!
LoriRae99 5 years ago
love anything anthony sings. he will always be my american idol. gorgeous looking dude
chichongmaya 5 years ago
hott boy .. hott hott boy =D
o0bittersweet 5 years ago
yay BSB song!
mjschult 5 years ago