Damien Leith - Crying, with judges responses

[essendonFC4eva]

Oh how lame the touchdowns seem now

[moochyification]

I voted - voted - voted for Damo all the way through IDOL and he became my IDOL and still is - what a fantastic performer you are Damien Leith :)

[edamse]

What a great voice. It still gives me Goosebumps :))

[hardy1107]

I know realise how gay those touchdown things are . But he is Damien is good =D

[2XSBSS]

wooooooooooow go Damian....you have the luck of the irish:)

[katiewattywoo]

jessica should of won well thats what i think anyway

[marchgirly08]

John Stephan can knock spots of him xx

[its4it]

Watching this video makes me miss Australian Idol all the more.

[DTrillster]

Damien's fabulous Orbison Tribute album "Roy" has been in the Australian Chart Top 20 for TEN consecutive weeks! # 2 at it's height! The fans just love it, it's so fitting and so Damien! If you haven't heard it yet, do yourself a favour and either get it from iTunes or buy the CD!

[RoyOrbisonFan2]

Be sure to check out the John Stephan Tribute album, You Got it. Maybe not officially endorsed by Barbara Orbison (who cares), but endorsed by Roy's oldest son Wesley Orbison who also contributes to the album. If you think this version of Crying is the best, you haven't heard John Stephan.

[BabyBoomr]

Awesome high note! Chills! Bravo! Diane :o)

[LVEMEDO]

WOW WOW WOW

[Phyllruth]

Love Damien....his ROY album is GREAT

[serendipityI]

Want to know more about Damien's new album "Roy - a tribute to Roy Orbison"?

Then please check out the youtube video "Damien Leith - Making Of - Roy - A Tribute To Roy Orbison" and the tv ad "Damien Leith - TVC.mov". Beautiful production and fitting tribute - it's coming 2nd in the ARIA album charts in Australia, this week.

[SuperMavourneen]

and i did cry :)

[fastpick]

Nice vocals.Why did you drop the key to"C" from "D" which is the copy key that roy sang it in after making so much of your vocal training etc,I was expecting full voice not falsetto!!.but still,a different arrangement.

[serendipityI]

@fastpick Yes, he does have a lovely voice. But Damien sings bel canto - he has never had professional training - so it makes his achievements extra special, in my eyes. But you should check out his new cd "Roy" - a tribute to Roy Orbison which Mrs Barbara Orbison executive produced specially for Roy's birthday this year - the only one. It's Damien's interpretation so, don't expect a Big O imitation and it's gorgeous!

[bgussey]

Very best version of crying I have ever heard, and I have heard them all. Never ceases to amazes me.

[tarapandaful]

cannot wait to hear this and all the other songs on his new album Roy. *****

[TrillyD]

Fans of this video, get excited! Damien is releasing a tribte album to Orbison, to co-incide with is 75th birthday, (the only officially endorsed album!) called, simply ":ROY" on April 15th, 2011! He recorded it in Nashville, with Barbara Orbison exec producing! it's going to be sensational, as Damien's voice and technique is at the best it's EVER been right now! CAN"T WAIT!

[brisbanetim]

@TrillyD It is a tribute to Damien that the orbison family have given him permission to do this. So many have asked but been rejected. I will definitely be buying that album. Thanks for the info.

[TrillyD]

@brisbanetim You're welcome, Enjoy! :) and indeed, it is an honour for him.

[harmesy37]

I don't watch Australian Idol....can't deal with all the hysteria .....but this bloke is the real deal....Glad somebody told me to check him out....he has what it takes....

[lievdrago]

Damo was my neighbour growing up in Dara Park, well done Damo CONGRATS AND KEEP GOING!!!!

[newstart18]

Wow! This was really, really, really good. I read that Roy Orbison's family asked for a recording of this version after seeing it on tape. THAT should tell you how good this is.

[steveski74]

Not too bad, although I really think the best interpretation of this was on episode 13, season 3 of Prison Break as Michael is driving away from Panama. It was truly sublime.

[purrologist]

At 1:52 you can actually see his larynx doing a shimmy :-) Amazing!.

[BMAustralia1]

Damien is by far and away the best artist EVER to appear on Australian Idol. No one else has even come close, and I doubt if they will ever find his match.

[mmebenaut1]

What an incredible voice. Your key changes are amazing. Excellent choice by the viewer.

[jilleemillee]

Brilliant i love this guy.

[Loueyful]

One of the few best idol singers. well done

[JuliasGallery]

What a octave range! incredible!

[rachg01]

@JuliasGallery well, he is irish ;)

[zackmartin00]

holy shit ... 97 stars

[adderxxx]

Mark Holden is so 80s

[Pinky111777]

What a dumb comment - 'typical of the Aussies to latch on to anyone that aint Aussie'

Damien was a contestant on AUSTRALIAN Idol!!! He was born in Ireland and now lives in Australia with his Australian wife, Eileen Stapleton and he became an Australian citizen on 25 January 2007.

Like Damien, I wasn't born here in Australia, but I CHOSE to become a citizen and am PROUD to call myself an Aussie! Australia is a multicultural society made up of people from all over this wonderful world! Oi Oi Oi!!

[levitatemoi]

Damien just did a newspaper interview where he revealed that they had been talking to Barbara Orbison about getting Damien to do an unreleased Roy Orbison song! Sadly, it didn't eventuate for his new album, but I'm still hoping!

His new album is out in 2 days (Friday October 9), can't wait!

[melfromhell01]

Holy crap! This just made every hair on my body stand on end....... what an amazing voice, an amazing rendition of the song. I reckon Roy (Orbison) would be smiling..

Can't wait for the new album, am counting down the days big time! yay for Damien. I'm going to post this link of facebook! lol

[mithol]

There's a new album coming out??!

[melfromhell01]

Yes it is called Remember June, and will be out on October 9 (Friday)........ Enjoy! xoxo

[thebraff]

I still love watching this. Damien is amazing. It is fantastic to know that he has another originals album coming out in a few weeks. What a talented man he is.

[Smiley1157]

Check out Damien's video for his rocking new single TO GET TO YOU from his album REMEMBER JUNE. To Get To You is going to be on radio from Oct 14th. The album is out Oct 9th

[julslollipop]

voice of an angel

[billybodybuilder]

He may have won Australian Idol,

But WHERE IS THE FUCKER NOW ??

[vanjane]

Looking back over the years, it seems that the people who come 2nd always seem to do better commercially. I'm sure Damien is out there somewhere working hard. He has a phenomenal voice.

[Smiley1157]

He's definitely been working hard! He's written an amazing new album Remember June that is already making people sit up & take notice- one reviewer said : "After an exclusive listening session with Leith and his producer Stuart Crichton last week, it's clear REMEMBER JUNE is a stand-out album. It's also a wake-up call for the music industry to take Leith more seriously."

Album out 9th Oct!

[TrillyD]

He's just about to release his awesome, rockin new originals album,REMEMBER JUNE, on Oct 9th, actually. It's going to be huge!..so pfft!

[10faydom]

about to release a cd with a song they think will be one of the best to ever come out of idol

[coldplayiskool]

YEAH!!! you tell him =) lol

[wankopet]

a very good looking bloke, nice voice.. almost perfect! nice rendition! i m chuffed to bits!

[coldplayiskool]

and he's irish ^_^

[dvi47]

thank you very much!!! thank you very much!!!

[AXLROSE4LYF]

nice singing. jst makes out wif the mike lots lol

[harryf200]

What a great cover! Loved it.

[novalee66]

Kyle can be such a beautiful man sometimes LOL. This is a gorgeous version, and Yes The big O would be impressed

[SarahBeara386]

oh gosh, to many accents X]

[spsum]

Sing Beautifully, esp at the very begining.

[a198919a]

Angelic Voice ;)

[waynehollis1967]

I have a concept the best of Oz idol. The last 2 finalists of the past whatever years it has run. If this concept were to eventuate and this is a big call given the talent but Damien Leith would win just in front of Shannon Noll. Damien incredible voice, brillant falsetto with unbelievable control. Me thinks you were trained in opera just a little bit.

[TrillyD]

I can tell you,Wayne, that Damien has had no opera training. although he did perform in school musicals when growing up (played Fagin in one.) His voice is naturally incredible!..and I agree, he'd win.

Cheers!

bt, look out for his new originals album in August!

[waynehollis1967]

Thanks Trilly, Damiens voice means a lot more to me of late as my brother recently passed away and one of his requets at his funeral was Damien's version of Beautiful. Does not bring him back but it was moving and reminded us all of his life here on this planet.

Cheers

[TrillyD]

So sorry for your loss, Wayne.

Beautiful is a gorgeous song, one of my faves. Damien's too.

[waynehollis1967]

Cheers take care thanks for your empathy

x

[ildico111]

Amazing! Thank you for posting this video. ♥♥♥♥♥

[officialjohnblunt]

The Big O would be crying if he heard this version.

[Zeenta]

He sings this song at his concerts, and it is absolutely stunning

[bunnchyy]

if jessica's doing so well then why do her fans spend so much time putting nasty comments on DAMIENS video's. sounds like your a bit jealous.

[YouMe7898]

I must say I miss the Touchdowns...

[isa2222]

TOUCH DOWN ALRIGHT UNIQUE BEAUTIFUL

[bunnchyy]

I love you and your beautiful voice Damien

[DaLDJFan]

I love you,Damien.Your music is so beautiful.

And you are always nice to all of your fans.

THANK YOU !!!

[ildayne]

Mark bloody Holden...

[yutu34]

Just beautiful

[teensylover]

wow.

[markduff]

Damien is juicy and has nice voice looks good. Plays good. Nice. So damn nice.

[freckles2428]

Just to add: I'm a guy and there are not too many other guys that can make me cry! He's one!

[freckles2428]

Roy would be turning over in his grave!!! From pure joy!!! Fabulous!

[prinia]

he does do a great job of this

[lorrie11111]

I'm going to see him in two weeks and can hardly wait. Hope he sings Crying!!!

[bunnchyy]

Thankyou TrillyD

[bunnchyy]

Hey TrillyD I agree best falsetto ever and I am going to see him live in a couple of weeks WOOHOO

[TrillyD]

You'll have a ball, bunnchyy! Enjoy..and say Hi! from me (without the D) ;)

[TrillyD]

Damien has the best falsetto I've heard since Roy O..and I've been around a while. He is singing this song even better now, if that's possible. Live, he's gobsmacking. His is the best voice to come out of Aus Idol, no question. Guy Sebastian is the next best.

[pstarf]

wow this reminds me of leona lewis i mean because every week the judges just say amazing stuff and he was amazing

[evilmunkeybear]

For those who are not accustomed to the falsetto, I pitty you! Damien nailed it & thats why he won!!!! EXSQUISITE!

[sneakytoadstool]

your right tooooo coooool for words

[Makemyday0126]

Jaysus yer wan that picked the song sounds brutal, a skang dub accent with an ozzy twang..holy mortification

[bunnchyy]

You have a lovely voice Damien and you are also very polite and would never say nasty things about other people.

[bunnchyy]

dbrel thats not a very nice thing to say, he has the most beautiful voice i have ever heard.

[KayKay72]

This guy is a cross between Greg Brady and Neil Diamond. He SUX ASS. And this show is a cheap knock off of American Idol. Why does everyone have to copy off us? Why? Cuz we RULE the world.

[avdbree]

Cheap knock off? The guy responsible for the 'Idols' concept (Simon Fuller?) sold it to any foreign TV station in the world willing to pay for it. What they do with it, well, that's their choice eh, but they didn't copy it, they bought it.

And you don't RULE the world, you guys just sell everything that resembles good for big money so you can finance your huge army to play Command&Conquer in real life (although the income is not quite enough considering the US deficit but who cares ey?).

[jewils503]

america make cheap knock-offs of great shows and ruins them- thankgod your here hilarious in australia america tried to make a now how did you put it 'cheap knock off' and ruined it now your trying to make kath and kim another aussie classic it will be horrible when america try to copy it- they are aussie characters. not to mention 'the office'. you dont rule the world. simple as that.

[KayKay72]

jewils, if you are going to address me please try to at least make a modicum of sense.

[jewils503]

you have problems if you cant understand what i said... read slowly

[KayKay72]

I had to read slowly to just make heads or tails of your inanity. Are you a retard?

[cRaNkInItLoUd]

Ha ha ha ha copy you?? Idol started in the UK you spaz!!

[KayKay72]

I don't care where the "idea" ORIGINATED-we did it BEST and all ya'll just copy and shit and your competitors SUCK ass.

[bonnboon]

At least the women in Australia aren't all obese and all the kids in school are on crack shooting each other

[isrmentayrognio]

At KayKay72...

FUCK AMERIKA!!!

We don't need your american lectures here..

Go find a hole and stick your head in!!

[tatiana113]

If I remember clearly, didn't Sony just drop 6 former American Idol participates? How is that 'the best'? You Americans are so arrogrant, and you think you are the best... guess what? You're not! Damien can kick any American Idols arse!!!

[Conservamommy]

I don't see any of your FAGGOTY ass recording artists making it big over there...but I gotta wonder how many Daughtry albums have sold over there. Things that make ya go hmmmmmmm You people have been sucking up OUR culture for years. You eat our leftovers and slop out our seconds. Deal wit it.

[YouMe7898]

Oi KayKay72. If you're going to be insulting at least make it rational.

If you're not at least going to put it in a somewhat intelligent way then you can gtfo.

[dbrel]

Again, OMG.. He cannot do the falsetto portion even in tune.There are a thousand singers here who could do this better.. Come on people! This guy would be a nothing in America-- probably not even make the top 24..

[Jaibee27]

hey dude... what are some specific american idol performances which u think are the best???

[dbrel]

Go back to season 1 -- Tamyra Gray : House is not a Home. Even current season: David Archuletta's "Imagine"... There are many more like it. This guy has no voice.. come on...

[bgussey]

I love David but c'mon, Imagine was severely overrated. It was a nice, sweet version but nothing special. Personally, I am a fan of David Cook's version of 'Hello'.

[bgussey]

As someone who has watched the whole season of American Idol, I strongly disagree. Despite what the media has been pumping, it has been a season of boring performances with the exception of David Cook and 1 or 2 moments of Archuletta. Even my two favourite contestants Chikezie and Michael Johns, have been consistently bland.

[ZangerRBourquin]

I would like to have the whole version PLEASE

[ioaneff]

He is the BEST!!!!!!!!

[freckles2428]

Roy would have a smile on his face. No doubt!

[sydneyroosters69]

apparently his family had asked Australian Idol for a copy of this - that's how good it is :)

[goldcoaster14]

To hear Damien sing this song live is an experience that all should have at least once in their lifetime. absolutely breathtaking.

[bunnchyy]

This song sent shivers down my spine,how come I've never heard of him before,he is amazing.

[me851995]

the end was horrible in my opinion i onli like the part where his voice was thick and good arnd 1.48 the rest was just ok~~

[freckles2428]

Wonderful!!!

[freckles2428]

Did I say Fantastic???

[Lerlialen]

I can see the back of his mouth when he's

'crying'

Don't know where to look when he does that.

But I love this song and no one will ever sing it like Roy Orbison, but he did a pretty good job of it. He has got a great voice.

[alihddub]

she is liked voice well down you Did wa in was touchdown winer beitfull damith leth I am happy brithday in he swas famous boy a rude my friend TOPID gasb beath

[TenaciousBastard]

XD Love him (In a non homosexual way)

[davoelolz]

DAMIEN LEITH IS AWESOME!!!!!!

[gus4444]

carrie underwood sing this song better

[sharksinurmouth]

mmm yea howa bout get fucked dont watch his vids if ur just gunna comment crap like that ya mong

[matttd9490]

carrie underwoods a slut

[siaosiloa]

This was an excellent performance!

[mickm305]

Excellent! I think his NESSUN DORMA is even better!

[Aplaplap]

...which was terrible.

[yitbopalay]

great

[antyo]

Beautiful as always.

Roy Orbison actaully wanted a copy of this, incredible!

[ProtestTh3Hero]

Wtf? Roy Orbison has been dead since 1988...

[hendrixslash]

bahaha @ antyo. i think you mean roy orbisons family wanted a copy, he roy has been dead for over 20 years now.

[antyo]

LMAOOO

oops, i'm 16.. let me be young and clueless while i can ROFL

[timthechester88]

No it was roy orbisons family they contacted him like 2 days after he performed it

[sharksinurmouth]

roy died in the 80's mate so what u just said is just incredibley stupid...

[Logikally]

Hehe, ooops! Still, Roys family looking for a copy is some compliment. Damien is definately the best singer i have seen on any Idol/X Factor type show. Can sing anything and has an incredible voice.

[teamvodafone88]

He gives me a HUGE shiver down my spine when he does that falcetto thing and when he sings..and im a guy..lol

[Ohioma]

He really does have a silky falsetto

[cowtails]

this is def not for me...Carrie Underwood's is alot better

[mondoweirdo]

Roy who??????

[twtntwtn]

Paul Potts has no personality...At least i can watch Damien Leith and he can sell commercial songs...and yeah Roy's family contact Aus idol and complimented Damien on this...

[prettyprettythingwow]

Whoa. Okay, definitely not for me. haha. When he goes high it can't help but make me smile and chuckle a bit. Otherwise, he's okay.

[pnkpanta]

Wow....a comment on Nessun Dorma from doggy in this thread....hmmm. Believe Paul Potts is an opera trained singer. Btw, It's very strange that Roy's family requested a copy of this as they thought it was so good.

[DebraZebra]

The guy never said he was Roy, all he's done is have a crack at a song. He's done a fine job, get off his back for heavens sake. Paul Potts also is in a different genre to Damiien Leith. Let's all give credit where credit is due!

[tydoggy808]

He's a decent singer...but he seems limited to slow ballads. When he tries to tackle more difficult songs like Nessun Dorma, he falls short. Paul Potts blows this guy away.

[sarahjane25]

He sang Nessun Dorma his own way - not in an opera style. Paul Potts is an opera singer. He's not limited to slow ballads either - You should listen to his new NUMBER ONE album!! Amazing stuff, not just ballads. He's incredible, no matter what he sings anyway =]

I ♥ DAMIEN!!

[blueboorulz]

eat beef

[Prison46]

Damn is this bad!!Roy ist much better!

[mcdona1]

Sorry, From ROy obisons family that is

[LoverSniper]

dog turds - I think that says it all.

[markduff]

Right on brother!

[LoverSniper]

Roy's turning in his grave... He sounds like he's trying to be Elvis not Roy Orbison. My condolences to his family - Roy's, not this guy's...

[TrillyD]

He wasn't "trying to be" anyone besides Damien Leith.

[mcdona1]

Just for your information LoverSniper, Damian Leith AND AUSTRALIAN IDOL network 10 received a phone call the FOLLOWING day after damian sang this song live giving all of there thanks, they loved it and even said roy would of been proud!

[sarahjane25]

Go Damo! =]

[eimearx]

Eh, that gal's lost a fair bit of her accent!!

dub/aussie!!!

She can't even say "irish" anymore, boo-urns!

[garinaj]

Absolutely beautiful version --- or so the Orbison family thought (well what would they know)...

[smallpenis1]

"A little weird hearing an Aussie..."

He's not Australian, he's Irish. :/

[TrillyD]

You really are an idiot, aren't you??

[TrillyD]

(intended for smallpenis1..(how appropriate!)

[TrillyD]

Excuse us for being fans. If that somehow upsets you, tough shit. Keep up the good work, btw. You'll just end up making yourself look like a dickhead. Oops, too late.

[smallpenis1]

To answer your question, no.

Using two question marks doesn't make that comment any more of a question. This enables me to feel content, as I realise that you're an idiot and anything you utter is completely obsolete.

[smallpenis1]

Damien Leith is Irish... he didn't even have Australian citizenship when he competed in Idol.

[imluvinit777]

go damo!!

[dbetterton]

he's alright, but certainly no Roy Orbison.

[cherokeeNinja]

he's not better than Roy, but he's good!

[renzmarty22]

this is a much better performance than Carrie Underwood's version.

[alfredo777]

I did SMS only once and it was one of Damo song...I think this one...but then I realized he was an amazingly talented singer who sings wholeheartedly and what a voice that was..I was wishing him to sing the whole song again and again ... a bit short but....TOUCHDOWN did not MArk said!!

[TrillyD]

Love this to death! Damo absolutely owned it that night and the judges knew it!

[mcflyman]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG !!!!

ABSOLUTE BEST SINGER ON THE PLANET SHUT UP !! HES TOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD ive got his album its awesome and i went to robina and he signed it and he performed i was like omg and i got a photo with him and he sounds way better live let me tell you

[Felixng06]

Agree with most everybody out there, his voice is a gift. And Malacia, please have a good hearing check for your own's shake.

[KrisLovesDamien]

Oh my god, That brought me to tears, it still does every time i listen to it..just absolutely Amazing.

So glade his our Australian Idol, LUV YA DAMO!!!.

[Rodwin1980]

His voice is just incredible! It gives me chills when he hits those high notes. Congratulations on winning Damo, I look forward to hearing your next string of hits

[pulsss014]

Malacia, There is definitley something wrong with you if you think this guy can't sing. He is 'Hands Down' the best singer that has been on Idol!!

[Marbig]

Jesus, Mark Holden is a tool.