James Durbin Performs 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'

[Vejiissocooli]

Amazing idk how u didn't win UR awesome!!!!

[aerithslover]

This performance was not good. He was voted off for a reason. Deal with it.

[kicktrickz1]

@aerithslover Umm, No He is Amazing is There Something Like Stuck in Your Ears

[sxydiamond1980]

Amazing never fails me with his amazing voice! biggest fan ever!

[PandemoniumVice]

James Durbin American Idols best ever! Love you James can't wait to buy your CD on the 24th of January! I know I won't be disappointed! <3 <3

[kicktrickz1]

@PandemoniumVice it Came Out in November Sometime Around Then Nd, Yes it is Amazing

[rockinthewall]

aja and the real song its the 3 in the list FUCK YOU!!! <3 BEATLES

[rockinthewall]

Gay maricon Joto chupa vergas ETC ETC!!

[reyfan011]

HIS VOICE HERE JUST MAKES ME LIGHT HEADED..HE'S SOOOO GOOD

[karenZmusic]

1 haley

2 casey

3 james

[kicktrickz1]

@karenZmusic Just Trade Haley Nd, James but Everyone Thinks Diffrantly

[karenZmusic]

@kicktrickz1 what does Nd means?

[kicktrickz1]

@karenZmusic And

[karenZmusic]

@kicktrickz1 1. haley 2. casey 3. james 4. pia 5. jacob 6. paul 7. scotty 8. lauren 9. karen 10. thia 11. naima 12. stephano 13. ashton

[kicktrickz1]

@karenZmusic Sure, They were all Really Good LAst Reason and Thhis Season There are Also Really Good Talent

[designrealtor]

ELLEN pretty please with Sugar on Top for Christmas will you please for all of the ladies of the world have JAMES DURBIN BACK ON singing MAY with Michael Orland accompanying him......you won't regret it and there won't be a dry eye in the audience...pass out tissues 4 sure!! Please James needs your help!! MAY could go to #1 if it would only get airplay...PLEASE SANTA ELLEN!!

XOXOXO!!

[Royapple4]

@designrealtor I second this, and I know there are tens of thousands of Durbs who would tune in to hear him sing this beautiful song. Please Ellen, it is such a beautiful song.

[19softballforever]

Alls I can say is he should have won!

[crazywolf68]

james durbin is the best ai contestant ever!!!!!!!!! i wish they had had such musicians to accompany the idols on american idol as the ellen's show!!!!

[gothica1129]

Look, James Durbin won american idol, I don't care what you say. People only voted for Scotty McCreery because hes "cute". James has the best voice. <3

[roseoderengel]

I agree, he has a nice voice. Nevertheless he abuses those high notes. Arrangements can be done, but I believe that they should choose the right song and the right moment and the right arrangement to do it. If I listen to 1:49, isolated, I'd say... wow .... but in the song .. it just doesn't match and makes the song weep . . .

[njduquette]

fuck you james durbin you stole the rythm guitarist and the drummer from my favorite band. i hope you die a slow painful death.

[duncy78]

I literally cried when he got voted off TRUE WINNER

[TheLjonezzz]

This needs to be done with a guitar before its called 'While my guitar gently weeps'

[beanerdude11]

1 word to describe james: awesome

[radxone]

INCREDIBLE! Doesn't he have Asperger's? If he does, it took amazing internal fortitude for him to perform, not to mention the professional quality of it. This performance is, therefore, on a scale of 1 to 10, off the scale! I wish him the very best.....and I believe he'll get it!

[LiquidHam1]

@radxone no he has tourettes, but still, he is amazing. He's the best singer in this shitty musical industry today.

[TravisMic11]

@LiquidHam1 he has tourettes and aspergers

[samchell1]

i miss you james :(

[222sushi]

FLAWLESS



[galfellah]

I can listen to your voice forever.. So pure, so clean and so perfect!!!!!! I love you!!

[prinanbru]

Amazing voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[necromancy5411]

one of the BEST on idol ever

[yasme]

fantastico .....awesome

[AlfredoMendoza777]

it's funny because he doesn't have a guitar on this one =)))

[boandmelissa]

@AlfredoMendoza777 I was going to write the same thing.

[santanaramostarango]

he was my favorite for american idol

[EpicPicklezzz]

WOW he's perfect for singing George Harrison :D

I LOVE YOU JAMES DURBIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NYUjohn1]

Spectacular voice and really really crazy great performance in general!!!

[jenna3662]

James Durbin is totally amazing!!

[troo52]

you can't sing a song about a guitar without having one....seriously....where is it? come on!

[TheFollowingLLamas]

gave me goosbumps

[Glamrma]

You're the best. Awesome tonight in OKC's AI tour. My favorite! Good luck in a long career.

[predador21]

Man, people say he can't control high register, but this was a high strong scream in perfect, totally perfect pitch. Love the way his "bend" his voice to reach the right high note.

[ebofuria]

James please release an album, I'll buy it ASAP!!

[SillyRandomThoughts]

The night he was voted off..i cried soo much..i just love him and i couldnt believe it...he should have been in the top 2 with Lauren....and that night i really hated Haley..and if she won..i wasnt gonna watch Idol anymore..thank God though..i hope he gets a recording contract..i wana listen to him so badly..Rock on James Durbin <3

[angeladpike]

I don't follow Idol but I saw you on Ellen you are an extremely gifted young man thank you Ellen for having him on your show, his performance warmed my heart

[starlitexxruby]

We love you James Durbin - rock on - reach for the stars!!

[alexrox1410]

i love him he should have won

[Jojo380457]

@alexrox1410 He didn't need to win Hes already the best

[piercedpuddycat]

awesome!!!



[MrSookie13]

Just simply Beautiful!

[DavelovesRealMusic]

if james Durbin wants a #E1 mega hit--all he has to do is COVER GINS N ROSES .>Welcome to the jungle" he';s a perfect vocal fit.

[C0017A]

James,

You were the winner.........not question.........what American Idol was & is about. Young, fresh, natural talent.....

GO GET THEM!

[uuu12343]

James durbin is so awesome, there is no way someone as great as him of a singer should get kicked out of american idol and he sounds so much like adam lambert

[GlamRox29]

I Fall in love until i saw him at his audition :) ♥♥

[ashleighbasson]

He is a very close second to adam lambert

[ashleighbasson]

He is just amazing he doesn't have to try! Goosebumps

[awesomeemma22]

oh beatles song love it 

[andrelemi]

omg what a high long note! loved!

[Linlee10]

James , You are and Always WILL be an AMAZING talent WAY too BIG for American Idol!! You are going FAR Baby !! LOVE YA ALWAYS !!!

[rckymtnnative]

I am so amazed at how talented this guy is.  He should of won!!!!

[lexa8sexy]

Wow. James is just amazing! Out of the people that were on Idol when he was voted off, he was deffinatly the best! James is really inspiring and a beautiful singer. He can sing softly and beautifully, and he can sing fun loving hard core rock. James is everything. He really is my roll model. THUMBS UP IF YOU LOVE JAMES DURBIN!<3

[jewsmakingmovies]

@lexa8sexy eh casey was probs a better musician than durben but they both are amazing

[kicktrickz1]

@lexa8sexy Thumbs Up X1,000 iLove Him So Much Nd, is Wife is Really Inspiring Too She is So Sweet

[8692brent]

I hope he doesnt go pop. PLEASE DONT GO POP JAMES!!!!!! STICK TO ROCK AND METAL ITS YOUR THING

[yagirlfrantz]

my opinion, he was never on american idol.. when i watch his performances it's almost if he was in his own world whenever he was on stage and EVERY time i got dragged into it... JAMES DURBIN IS INCREDIBLE !!

[maxelca]

James Durbin has such a beautiful voice.

[Robert42008]

This is all the proof anyone should need to know James Durbin is going to be a star. Check out the vesion of this song posted by BandMadness. If it doesn't make you cry....

[slasla11]

James should've won american idol. I was very disappointed with this season. James is truly an inspiration and I really hope he puts an album out.

[CodFreaks1234]

I agree with you Mokktarr.But I was hoping for 2nd place.Because this way he wins the money and the car.I will be buying his cd when it comes out.

[misszeemarie]

He gives me the chills when he hits the high notes. I really wish he wouldve played guitar more on the show, him + guitar = all good things :)

[misszeemarie]

@1BubblesPPG huh that's a nice conversation u got lol but that same guy ode to whatever was annoying people on several other of James' videos. Ode to whatever, go away

[EllaLooka]

He is the best.... Can't wait for his first world tour.... I hope that he will come in Romania too! :)

I wish you luck James!

[momomoore1623]

James should've won never watching American idol again -3 you James

[VictoriaaJadee]

When he screams I just lose myself in the beauty of his soul... thats the only way I can explain it. He is perfect.

[iafriedman]

This is a great performance. I was always a big Adam Lambert fan. I think he is better.

[briannewyork9876]

wish he did it this way on idol this is amazing

[efronfanx99]

hes my inspiration

[malinda6437]

jd is amazing!! like jlo said he sings from the heart... he maks me feel is music each time i listen to him. i am country but like all types of music. love every song james did on the show & can not wait till his 1st cd comes out so i can buy it. he rocks!<3

[elvi9hunt]

go JAMES........you've sweet voice & soul vocal 

[moviefreakier]

where the hell is the guitar you idiot!

[gisalive]

Cant believe he didnt win, thats Bullshit America

[bv2040tube]

My heart soars every time I hear this! Awesome James!

[butterclip]

He should've sang this version on Idol! I LOVE IT!!!!!

[dcthe2nd]

@butterclip He sang this song on April 6 in the Top 9 of AI. It sounded just as good. I don't think he'll have a problem finding a record deal.

[klc40]

Oh my... Does he give me goosebumps.

[MaschelleM]

@klc40 I'm chronically ill, and James Durbins' performances these past months made me FEEL. Tears, energy, joy, goosebumps, ALIVE! I felt better that one evening every week, thanks to him and his outstanding talent and personality! I LOVE everything about James Durbin!

[JonasBroForeverLover]

He should of stayed and Haley should of went home ! , he's the best <3 I LOVE YOU JAMES :)

[gObzyNZ]

he is better than adam lambert. adam lambert screams this lad has the ability to sing beautifully as well as what his passion is in metal YOU GO FOR!

[Tobiascra]

I never really cared about idol untill james. He is truly amazing.

[cpgoodpeople]

WE'LL MISS YOU JAMES!

[Ironybleeds]

I'll never watch American Idol again, they all make horrible decisions.

[tooawesome2bereal]

@Ironybleeds But how will you find out about legends like James if you don't ?

[Onyxangel24]

Great song

[briannewyork9876]

adam lambert is a douchebag go look at the comments he said about james...how he knows hes better than james....adam lambert i wish saw this post...you have tourettes and do what he did you conceited prick...i hope adams career falls faster than his nutsack in his boyfriends mouth...

[tangoNcash]

@briannewyork9876 What did he say? And your source?

[tino258]

23 people didnt like this song played on piano

[tino258]

WOW!! This version was even better than his AI live version. James is becoming bigger and bigger than the stupid Idol tittle. James all the wayyyy

[mokktarr]

I am glad he didnt win. Now he can do music he wants to instead of some scripted after idol bullshit.

[MaschelleM]

@mokktarr I agree. I was just so worried about how he would take the news when he was voted off, as I am on the west coast, and had to wait to see the show, knowing he was going to be leaving. I knew it would affect him on such an emotional level, and it broke my heart. But, the great thing is, he can do HIS music and not have people TELL him who he should be. I cannot WAIT to see what wonderful music we are going to see from James Durbin in the decades to come. I think he has staying power

[TheXinomaiden]

@mokktarr if thats true the im glad too!! he has more than enough voice to be part of history he has to sing in GREAT ALBUMS! it doesnt matter if he can sing like that if doesnt have great songs to sing. (i dont mean cover songs) hope he forms a great band and start making history

[eleisharox1]

is it just me or does he sometimes look like channing tatum? haha

[Royapple4]

@eleisharox1 Sometimes channing tatum and sometimes ryan reynolds. see the preview package to Maybe I'm Amazed. Looks just like Ryan Reynolds.

[sadikshya14]

he is the american idol in my eyes...

[kuhlguy]

Is he...similar to Adam Lambert? Maybe. Better than Adam Lambert? Most definitely!!!

I don't know what's wrong with America, Pia and James should've have been battling it out for the title. But somehow I have a feeling that they've each do just fine =)

[thewoopy101]

first pia got off now james? america, what is wrong wit u???

[mjuklo4]

hes singing and his looks remind me of adam lambert, its weird..

[selfanforu]

the two most talented people this season were voted off!!!!!!!!! Pia & James

[Jansahh]

THE WINNER OF AMERICAN IDOL 2011.. In my opinion

[wohobobo]

I'm so pissed he got voted off. I picked James and Haley from the start and now we're left with fucking scotty and lauren. REALLY? COME ON PEOPLE. They're one trick ponies and they're not even good.

[gjweav]

Hey look! 22 people are Crazy!

[powerinthepictures]

James is an inspiration but also just a fabulous singer! Showed a video to my Aspie daughter. She sings with an amazing voice fueled partly by an amazing ability to mimic and partly by musical talent genes. She says she wants to be a scientist though which is awesome too!

[nxs4lyf]

@powerinthepictures Thats awesome, glad you support her on whatever she decides to follow :D

[anitagorsic82]

22 PEOPLE WHO DISLIKE THIS ARE TONE DEAF

[anitagorsic82]

JAMES IS AWESOME THIS ONE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE JAMES IS AN INSPIRATIONAL DEFINTELY SHOULD HAVE WON CANT WAIT FOR HIS ALBUM LOVE YOU JAMES !

[xImReallySpecialx]

This is completely wrong.

James, Haley and Casey should have been Top 3 and he should have won!

James is an inpiration to us all! I was heartbroken to see him go :'(

But he's gonna prove America wrong and will become extremely successful!

James you are amazing, inspirational and one of a kind!

You're my idol <3

[seastorm23]

Hearing news that he was sent off was the saddest moment of my life. I am gonna miss him. I was actually hoping he would win. Go JAMES!

[luvindiemusic]

Beautifully done! James was my Idol favorite. Maybe he is lucky to not have won since most winners are not as successful post-Idol. Without a doubt, he will carve out a successful career for himself. I hope that he stays true to the rock sound. Please never do anything "poppy" as Steven Tyler has wisely advised him.

[alcanoanneirish]

WHO VOTES LAUREN"S GONNA WIN?!?!

BTW I was sad that James was out of the contest! He was the greatest singer in that show (2011) heehe :)

[wohobobo]

@alcanoanneirish Neither Lauren or Scotty deserve it. Scotty sounds like every other male country singer and Lauren's just a less-talented version of carrie underwood.

[westempire0]

I don't watch Idol, but idk how he lost

[technewszone]

Those of from technewszone dot com are also on the spectrum and and to give the gift of music, technology and education to others like ourselves. We are an autism non profit that just started. I have aspergers and my 3 kids are all on the spectrum. James has great talent and is an inspiration.

[technewszone]

Those of from technewszone dot com are also on the spectrum and and to give the gift of music, technology and education to others like ourselves.

[teresifour]

22 people will never be as nearly as successful as james durbin

[TheDuckmonk]

Where's the guitar?

[OdeToNecrophilia]

SHUT UP JAMES, YOU SMELL LIKE SOCK AND YOU CAN'T DENY IT!!!!!

[pitythekitty]

James should have won for sure, but no worries, he will be successful anyways.

[BroudbrunMusicMerge]

I have Asperger's and Tourrette's as well, and I firmly approve this message.

Seriously. Way. To. Go. James, you've got a fan-base now, and you deserve every fan within it. You'll definitely go on to great things!

[1BubblesPPG]

omg after 1:47 i was actually doing one of those cartoon faces with my eyes open wide and my jaw dropped. One word sums this man...Amazing

[OdeToNecrophilia]

@1BubblesPPG oh really? shut up. no one cares.

[1BubblesPPG]

@OdeToNecrophilia actually i think a lot of ppl care. 2 people agreed with me so that in itself goes against what ur saying. I think you shouldn't be watching ellen. You are cruel for no reason, and that is inexcusable. I can yell and swear all i want on here but then i'll just go down to ur level. I suggest counseling because you seem like u have some serious issues to work through, and no that wasn't supposed to be a "diss". tell then remember if u don't have anything nice to say, don't speak.

[OdeToNecrophilia]

@1BubblesPPG oh yeah mother fucker? dont reply to my comments dipshit. you have nothing worthwhile to say. shut yer mouth.

[1BubblesPPG]

@OdeToNecrophilia If u don't want ppl replying to u comments, then dont reply to other ppls comments. I don't want to hear ur negativity as much as u dont want to hear the truth. Ur parents must have really screwed up for u to be the way u are, OR u're a coward in real life and u're letting all ur frustration out on youtube, OR maybe both? either way here is a tip (cuz i care): change your attitude or u will get no where in life... ur anger and negativity hurts u more than it hurts others. Done.

[OdeToNecrophilia]

@1BubblesPPG aww thats nice. thank you.

[1BubblesPPG]

@OdeToNecrophilia you are welcome!

[wtfudowenmusic3]

Hollie Cavanagh>everyone this season

[MidnightMoondapple]

he is a thousand times better than that creepy country dude... sometimes i think america is so blind who would pick the country weirdo over him?????

[BiancaBeth]

I loved James the most but for the first time in the 8 yrs.watching Am.Idol, I loved ALL the top 4 - James,Scotty,Lauren & Haley. Great season with gifted contestants.

[Keithlovescake]

Thumbs up if you stopped watching IDOL since Andrew Garcia left in Season 9.

[bostonfan013]

One vote per person. Thats how it should be

[2young2beagrandma]

There is something going on with the voting because why would two consevative christian teenage country singers still be on American Idol?

[carolinapearl246]

@2young2beagrandma cause they are both amazing.

[DshankumMusic]

Haley and Casey were the best.

[villesangel69]

James is amazing! He should have won!

[paranoidandroid1997]

its a hard song he did good, but no near good as the original

[PaulMcdonaldFan]

james sould have won idol

[NikiDeuce10]

I was ready for someone not carrie underwood-ish to win.....it should have been him.

[mimierp]

i thought this was his best performance on idol. He was always great, though.

[zivadaveed1]

Tell ya they need a recount on them votes....because as many Durbinator fans has he had he should of won.......

[bieberforlifexx]

The the Fuck is wrong with people he is amazing!!!!! how can he not win it 

[littlemolly54]

me too i was so upset . he was so wonderful but he will do well . he is a great daddy and husband, i cannot understand how 2 of the others were kept in . its crazy . you are loved in Ireland too James , will you still love me tomorrow gave me CHILLS unreal xx

[iGotTheGift]

Am I the only one bothered by the complete lack of a guitar in this performance? o.O

[zivadaveed1]

@iGotTheGift  Why would you need a guitar.....it is amazing he can do it without one...it is beautiful

[iGotTheGift]

@zivadaveed1 ....the song is "While my guitar gently weeps," not "cry melodically over a piano accompaniment"..

[dacks54]

He was the best contestant this season....he will be the most successful out of the bunch...wait and see....and what a testimony for all those out there with high functioning autism and Tourettes.....his lack of guile, his sensitivity. A beautiful person with amazing talent.

[richmon801]

definitely the best on Idol, this year or any other year -- more entertaining than any new singer I have heard in a long time -- hoping he can reinvent classic rock

[zz8w]

i saw this today... my friend ami fb me this video before.. its a great song! and james adds flavors to it

[lal723]

Maybe not on the show, but James is THE winner.. he will have a GREAT career!

[fredloverification]

He has big ears and is amazing. :3

[ewolfgirl]

AWESOME! A heartfelt performance

[Missmadima18]

Can you all honestly say you would like to see him in Videos? He trys to act like everyother artist out there, like he is so emotional...Blah Blah its all a show....Hailey should still be on there not Scotty...Scotty is weird too with his fake "sexy" facial expressions......This is why America has artist like Brittany Spears

[LilPiccolina]

He is the Adam Lambert of 2011 - the best one in the idol competition who should have won!

[wickedwthaheart]

@LilPiccolina that high note just popped outa nowhere! ... i think it wasn't necessary ... but he should sing with Adam during the finale... or what was that thing they do when the top-something- comes back to sing?

@wickedwthaheart oh that would be lovely to see and hear, yes! :)