Elliott Yamin - Moody's Mood For Love

[titan133760]

better than the original

[XforeverlongingX]

beautiful, but his voice has no personality it sounds like generic talent

[anon6782]

This was my favorite AI performance. His voice pours over you like warm oil!

[settemenolive]

Wow

[Cindydst81]

Elliott, you are so under appreciated. You have amazing talent and I love your delivery of this song.

[jessmassanari]

I wish he would do this version of this song. A little hip hopped, less studio'd. It is a classic song that needs to be reimaged.

[azrael98]

so good that you can see Daughtry turn to the guy next to him and say "that's good."

[shonda337]

OK I think I just fell in love

[iFingerLiknGood]

why the fuck would some one dislike this

[kevcas73]

maybe the best performance in AI history....so bad ass, most people did not even know what to do with themselves while he was singing.........week 1- if you really love me then follows it up with this.....easily the best male vocalist ever.....EASY

[LadzMalayangPinoy]

i have a cd of this and i played this like a million times!big fan of EY

[cotaysmi]

what a voice

[Abbygale536]

Beautiful performance :)

[AmericanIdolz2011]

What a great performance from an amazing singer.

[gab4nuke]

Elliot... you slew it!

You can give a master class on pop vibratto.

[pianistica]

"Am I insane or do I really see heaven in your eyes?" what a great line!

I've always like Elliot, he's great!.

[rjcjajsj]

In case anyone is confused with Paula's comment, Stevie Wonder did a version of this song.

[dejagrace]

*sigh*



[ChocolateEarth]

A-MAZ-ING!!! Still gives me chills when I listen to him sing this! This performance is my all-time A.I. fav!!!

[411shopper]

I Love him!! - Elliott is a Fabulous singer - A standing Ovation!!!

[silvermic101]

WHAT THE HECK IS PAULA TALKIN ABOUT....That is not a Stevie Wonder song

[chfelicity1]

@mcbane it's bless the broken road

[McBane10]

@chfelicity1 You are a legend.

[McBane10]

What is the song he sings at about 1:05?

[tbone2669]

@McBane10 Same song, they just did a tempo and style change to jazz...

[chfelicity1]

@McBane10 it's Bless the Broken Road

[gab4nuke]

BEST.MALE.AI.VOCAL.EVER...

Ever...

[jaystrovegas]

Paula Abdul said would make STevie Wonder proud??? GIve me a break. The amazing James Moody winged out the music, Eddie Jefferson wrote the words and King Pleasure made it a hit. This is easily the best version of this very difficult song. Kudos to Elliot, just an absolutely spectacular performance.

[choccy1981]

why I always get teary eyed whenever I saw this clip? Gosh, Elliott, you could be a great singer among all the shitty hiphoppers :(

[iTube543]

i miss him so much!

i love his voice & i'm happy he's had hits :)

[Invincible20]

My best performance on idol ever everrrr everr!! all seasons this was the best

[markjdover]

simon cowell is an idiot

[kevcas73]

the smoothest, baddest, soulfullest song ever sung by ANYONE on AI to include guest singers who are established!!!!!

Is there wonder why I am really feeling EY........Yes he is a bad mother fucker!!!!!!

[nauimameulbadayo]

maybe what simon meant was that song was kind of 'too cool' for idol. it's a fantastic song and beautifully sung by elliott, but people who watch and vote don't tune in to idol expecting to see that kind of music. that's what simon was worried about, maybe. just a thought.

[OwnerFromKeyLargo]

My favorite contestant of all time. I was legit pissed when he got voted off. Taylor Hicks winning was the biggest crock of shit in idol history.

[treebee69]

Fuck his voice is crazy good!!! Man no words can describe how amazing he is!!! He makes panties get tossed that's fo' sho!!

[dbeecooks]

Elliott was probably my all time fav on AI. He should have gone further but in the end who cares because he is still awesome. I just love his voice and his phrasing.

[nahomey1]

wats paula talkin about? wat does stevie wonder have to do with this song? this is a james moody tune.

[landed87]

@nahomey1

stevie did a very famous version of this tune

[taratova]

Elliott sings this song so great, he owns it!

[joant1221]

Great performance! Elliott is one of the best singers from American Idol. Simon's critique makes me glad I don't have to listen to him anymore.

[treebee69]

OUTSTANDING I LOVE THIS GUY!!!

[idoletc]

"Cant win with a song like that"?..Simon sometimes just doesnt quite get it,,,they are supposed to be listening to the talent...Elliott always chose great songs for himself.

[JuliaErzanne]

the best ever performance on idol until Adam Lambert's A Change is Gonna Come.

[charismaswagg]

This is the ONLY 'white' guy I've ever heard that sang R&B/Jazz with soul! Incredible singer/performer!!!

[vvedoy8]

@McBane10- i do think they go hand in hand but this is just terrible. Chameleon by Herbie Hancock is a good funk jazz song. not this. thats just the way i see it.

[DCBeats]

He killed this song! The best performance on Idol yet! Love it!

[vvedoy8]

@Diggity6740 great minds think alike i suppose

[ChocolateEarth]

This is definitely my all-time favorite A.I. performance! Elliott did not disappoint when he chose this song. In honor or Mr. James Moody, who passed away yesterday morning, Elliot's performance was a beautiful tribute.

[JustUploadingVideos]

American Idol/ X Factor has changed so much. UUUrgh

[vvedoy8]

and Ms. Paula Abdule, Stevie Wonder may be proud but he didnt write this song. i wonder how James Moody would feel about this performance...

[Diggity6470]

@vvedoy8 I was about to say the same thing!

[vvedoy8]

too much funk for me. doesnt feel like it has that jazz feel to it anymore.

[McBane10]

@vvedoy8 you dont think funk and jazz often go hand in hand?

[ELOQUENCIA]

dayum

[dgwhite1972]

Stevie Wonder? What about Eddie Jefferson Paula?

[TheJustinSalvanera]

fuckin amazing.

[smarsya84]

i always love him...!until now he's still my fav american idol.

[Handnote]

a contestant with actually great taste in music.

[s1m2c6]

he giives me goosebumps:$ i just LOVE thiis performance:D

[MRSKOZSKI]

as soon as i heard him sing this, i was hooked and rooted for him every since!

[kevcas73]

beat it up like the LA police dept.......the best male vocalist the shitty show's ever had. his success after only validates that........

Best of luck Elliott

[taratova]

Elliott , this song is so solid. I love to listen to you.

[tubebrowser123]

Elliott was definitely the BEST performer on American Idol, even up to date!!

No one will ever top such a GREAT VOICE!!!!!!!!

So soulful, he always sings from the Heart <3

[melissav6]

i hope he is still singing and he gets signed!

[renatoenoch]

awesome... a really hard song to sing, but he did it great

[FantasticEastic]

Really good video quality :D

[acrossthefader]

Did someone tell Paula that it's not Stevie Wonder's song?

[grytlappar]

Wow can he sing.

[vyxtouch]

The most SOULFUL cat on this fucking show.

[hunnybfly]

Best male singer to ever appear on Idol. Just incredible!

[johnnewson2]

@hunnybfly definitely. This performance is my most favorite one of the entire series. I agree.

[CarlD2]

I didn't take much notice of Elliott until this song, then, WOW! I loved it, and I appreciated how smooth he was, no melisma. Simon complained about the pick but I think this is what kept him in for a while when his nerves took over, before he started kicking tail again.

[KatieUKLondon]

Love Elliot , he should have won, I love his voice. Years after he performed on AI, I still come back and watch his performances, he is awesome. I wish in the UK we could find a talent like his.

[jotylful]

the best tlaga grabeh! a ummmmmmmmmm

[holiday07]

@jotylful korek!

[mauderated]

One of the most beautiful voices, male or female, to ever be in the show.

[dtuibeo]

I didn't see this performance before! Wow! This video made me even more a fan of his! The song was truly difficult to sing, but he sang it effortless! SUperb! what a genuine talent!

[MsMonarch82]

this is a true American Idol. RIP Claudette

[1atypicalguy]

anyone that wants to see a real American Idol, this is it!!!!

[vivikechy]

I had to come back so I can hear a REAL artist. Y'know, someone that can SING! Miss him!

[504ish]

I know what you mean. I have his AI performances saved as favorites. Except for a few, this season's co

[aaynurfull]

wauw be-au-ti-fulll

respect

[OwnerFromKeyLargo]

Why did Paula say "Stevie would be proud"..I dont think Stevie Wonder ever did a rendition of this song. I could be wrong.

[flyerette]

you are not. Typical Paula.

[dria4ever]

@OwnerFromKeyLargo I think this week Stevie might have been the mentor--it's been a few years.

[mrselliot]

this was the day that i became a "forever" fan of elliott yamin. not before, and not since that night, has anyone come close to elliott in pure talent.

[foxydiva1974]

I wlll never forget this performance! This was the day I became his biggest fan!

[bummedoutforlife]

his runs are so cleannn

[johns8sl]

He killed it!!!! Everything about this performance was on point! I'd buy this if I could!

[Khriztie87]

Me anamore.

I just fell in love.

[HooDBoyist]

HE IS A PERFECT SINGER TO ME .!HE SHOULD HAVE WON ...ive like watched this vid over & over again HE WAS ONE OF THA BEST AMERICAN IDOLS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!

[reallygoodatmusic]

when this season of of american started, i vowed that i was not going to dedicate myself in watching it of to the end, i was just going to watch the auditions, and maybe some bits and pieces of the show, and i was doing real good, until i heard elliot sing this song.........................

[maamette]

enchanting. captivating. mesmerizing.

[PurpleNightButterfly]

when i think that Taylor Hicks won season 5 and this guy didnt it still makes me puke

my 2 favorites that season were Eliott and Kellie

i still to this day Eliott is prob the most soulfull singer EVER on idol...when they said Taylor Hicks had soul i was like what???

i was definitely on the Yamin train that year

[reallygoodatmusic]

@PurpleNightButterfly same here, when i think about how big, stupid, and dufus looking taylor looked on stage, jumpin around like a real dumass, it was sickning. i still think elliot should have won this, he was the one who has reeeeeal soul, in his voice and his heart.

[StewNWT]

kellie pickler??

seriously?

[jgrell7642]

...about! (Don't know why my comment posted before I was through!!!) hahahaha

[jgrell7642]

Great tune - done so beautifully by Elliott. He's so much more handsome now, but he was very appealing then too. His voice and style were what it was ALL

[sarabaack]

i've just started watching his vids...he is great...can't see why he didn't win. breaks my heart to hear his mom has now passed away :'(

[Q124R]

i think it should have been a Yamin - McPhee final. And i think Yamin should have won.

[Invincible20]

man it sounds like hes recording in the studio or something so clear the phrasing is perfect and his tone is pure

[StacyOh1717]

that was perfect technically, stylistically, and mood wise.

[ES942]

amen

[Omega80020]

this is hands down the best performance EVER on Idol. Noone before or since has ever come close. He is still the best voice ever to come thru this show.

[aria08]

I know.....this is so hard to sing and he did it with no effort at all.LOVE THIS!!!

[Nyanyinyah]

I agree with you, Omega80020! Best ever in this show... well, at least until Matt Giraud entered Season 8. Both have reeeeeaaaalllly great voice technique (try to hear studio version of Matt's Part Time Lover!).

But for they both have the ups and downs. Matt has wonderful technique but inconsistent, maybe because of the nerve. Elliot ALWAYS deliver good-solid singing performance but less entertaining (Matt can dance and scat).

I wish one day the two of them could come to Indonesia for Java Jazz.

[johnnewson2]

@Omega80020 absolutely agree. Elliott Yamin's performance on Moody's mood for love is the best performance of this series. I watch it again and again. Never get tired of seeing it.

[RastaIsAStateOfMind]

@Omega80020 Agreed. Best single vocal ever on Idol  - male or female regardless of duration, presence of background singers or orchestra, or blown up finale performances - this right here is the best ever on Idol vocally. Take it to the bank. And he should have won that season hands down.

[Junkbox09]

@Omega80020 2 years on, and it's already been topped mate! jacob lusk! :D

[danzboy1]

One of the most difficult songs to sing and he killed it!

[idoletc]

The best ever!!!

[dskipwest]

Elliott, I hope wherever you are today, that youre happy. I wish you nothing but the best!

[makeve]

The moment I've fallen in love... Great memories.

[ChasezsGirl]

i love Elliott he has a good voice!