Regina Spektor- Samson- Performed by Natalie Hawkins

[MaxumusRide]

every song you sing becomes my favorite song:):):):):)

[KoreenaCatheryn]

As lovely as this is :) I have to disagree with some people... i like the raw stylings of Regina better. But this is still an amazing cover by an amazing artist.

[robarocka]

It is just beautiful the way you sing this song, you truly should persue a future as a singer, beyond theater.

[illianag108]

I am really impressed! You covered Regina Spektor a-and(spoken w/ stutter) it was really good. Is your Dad Jesus?

[kimtangney]

This was the first song of yours I heard...about a year ago. From then, I was HOOKED on you. Just beautiful...

[JackieBorelli]

stunning! I love your big belting showtunes voice and I wish I could hit some of the notes you can hit, but when you sing soft & tender like this & the Josh Groban cover, its absolutely beautiful & so heartfelt; I didn't see it so much as theatrical, as you put emotion and meaning into it, and really told the story of the song. please please please do more pop ballads. =)

[26035pa66word]

I think you have an amazing voice...

But it's better for show tunes...

My friend is the same...

You give it a very theatrical edge :)

Keep it up... I do love your rendition of I'm not that girl :) xxxx

[LouManonMusic]

Wow, took my breath away for a moment :)

Beautiful cover, keep it up!

[schwierdo1]

That was gorgeous! Thank you for posting!

[Momomummi]

What is that vocal technique called, when you sing "my sweetes DOWN FALL" and "I loved you FIRST", is it some kind of reconace? Your jaw vibrates with the items, and the sound is fantastic. I don't know its name, and I really want to practice it! Every song you sing sounds so perfect!

Thank you for all your videos! :)

[Mshutterbug]

Love your version of this song! I sang it at a friends graduation party. Really impressed with that note at the end of the word "bread." It's such a strange jump. I had such a hard time on that part, but when you have a voice like yours I'm sure this song is easy.

[MusicAsMission]

Ok, I love Regina Spektor... but goodness, your voice is so gorgeous! Plus you really made the song your own. Props.

[sarasantoriello]

Hi Natalie, you are very good, but I have a question..

(sorry, I'm italian and my english is very bad)

how do you give that effect to the voice? it seems amplified....your voice is like an echo...

do you use any instruments? because I want it too!!

[Minority713]

Your voice is so theatrical, I love it.

I love that it's so gentle and I feel you really portray the emotion behind this song.

:)

[mollyphloot07]

I love this cover... love it more than the original. :]

[bryjb10]

ok i have to ask why are you not on stupid american idol! If you dont sign up I will bring them to you! LOL

[mollyphloot07]

@bryjb10 She's too good for American Idol. :]

[bryjb10]

@mollyphloot07, true but it would be a great platform to get noticed

[bauzer45]

I've watched most of your videos and you're an amazing talent. You blow away the idol kids, I hope you do well in your career.....BUT no one does Regina like Regina

[Loves2Sing86]

so true story.. i just heard this song for the first time tonight. i thought it was pretty..but nothing spectacular. then i listened to your cover, and now i'm in love with this song.

[newyorkerwannabe17]

this is so well done~this is my third time listening to it in a row and im still amazed :)

[erickson1611]

Amazing!

[thicketwings05]

have i ever heard a purer voice? NO.

[Kornwolf91]

this is phenomenal Natalie....wow

[TheAquaBlue42]

you are incredible. i'm also a huge fan of your musical theatre covers(:

please pursue this. love your videos!

[eurasianfeline]

this is such a beautiful cover!! you sound absolutely amazing!! xx

[STOPtheHORROR]

Absolutely amazing voice, but... this is overacting.

Regina just flows with it, and does it amazing.

This was just "Hey I have an amazing voice and I'm going to do it so dramatic I'ma blstysdtduf".

[heatherknox1]

Your voice is honestly, perfectly PURE

I love it

[bpearman88]

wow, you have an amazing voice! i have to say i agree, you sound better than regina on this one :) fantastic job!

[spriese11]

there are two things, able to give me the feeling to be connected with some other dimension. May be a place where beauty and love come from: Faces and music..!

Thank you for both, it gets me on my knees

[sunshineonme0126]

omg! so angelic!

[oiisme]

god every time i listen to you singing this song i get tears in my eyes

beter then the original

[mccomby]

This is beautiful, Natalie. Really beautiful. Even better that Regina I'd say! I'm a big fan! :)

[crystalxoxoc]

amazing

[berriblaast]

this song was made for your voice

[ShaylaaWhatt]

i love this song. you sang it beautifully. honestly!(: i seriously think you are the best singer out there. i swearrrr! i wish i was as good as you ): i'm no good.

[Sorianbell]

Wow, you know you are good when people try to find little bad things about you. I will say, not many people can do a regina spektor song and pull it off. You did great. What kind of equipment and software do you use? It's great clarity for youtube.

[foxycameltoe]

OMG! this makes me cry! ;)

Beautuful voice!!

[madsterrr92]

you are the only person i have ever heard who can cover regina spektor. your voice is unreal, it's so good. keep singing PLEASE.

[mschipholt]

I CANTTTTT STOP LISTENING TO THIS F******* SONGGGGG ITS GREATTTTT . love this version

[PixiePwnage]

This is definitely the best cover I've heard of this song. I think I like you singing this sort of thing more than the Broadway songs.

I won't say I like it better than the original because you and Regina have such different voices and styles, both versions are incredible in their own respect.

[Roleypoley1991]

Oh my gosh.. that pretty nearly bought me to tears!! Why aren't you famous? seriously, that was beautiful! definately prefer it to the original! You have such passion and a beautiful tone to your voice.

Just, WOW! I'v subscribed coz i cant get over how incredible you are! xx

[sweetlovin5678]

You are amazing! I would love to hear you cover "Memory" from Cats. Seriously, I would just die. Your voice is beautiful!

[musicalxnote]

Can you record the whole song, beginning to end and make it into an mp3 and put it up on myspace so I can add it as my profile song? PLLLEAAASEE? This is AMAZIINNNGLLY beautifull!!

[MattOgburre]

Oh dear god.. You gave me chills, and I usually don't get that unless I hear something REALLY wonderful! You should really keep up the singing, girl!

[maximodrama]

Impresionante!!! Tenés una voz maravillosa!!! Adoro tu cover!!!

Saludos!!!

[NattyHolmesMooosic]

This is amazing <3

I did a cover of this song too :) check it out? x

[cUtiEgieL]

Your amazing..

[SteamFanHannover]

Listening to you is always a gift.

[Mikmoo]

gah this couldn't be more beautiful

[Towati]

love this, your voice is so pure and yummy :) and this is not an easy one to sing. I actually prefer your technique to regina's in samson, as she has such a noticable transition to head voice.  you smooth your high notes over very nicely! wonderfully done! xx

[Serioslump]

This is my favourite. You are quite amazing.

[Eriesongbird]

beautiful...haunting.....why aren't you and mikmoo in the American Idol competitions??!

[rking194]

this song is one of my favorites, too! you sing it beautifully

[cheskamorales1024]

Wow!!! this is even better than Regina Spektor's version . Nice work :)

[bekyboo83]

you have an absolutely gorgeous voice... completely pure... beautiful. best rendition of this song i've heard thus far.

[xoriginalbutterflyx]

you are wonderful :)

[flutterby10]

this song suits your voice so well. such a lovely quality, the softness you managed to get at the end of your phrases.

just beautiful =]

[mizeloise]

i love your take on this song, we cant compare to regina of course, but i am learning this song (for no reason) and i am using your version because i like the more proper singing aspect to it. you are wonderful!!

[xdancinwmyselfx]

Hi there! What kind of webcam/webcam program/editing software do you use for your videos? Because the quality is amazing!!

[noxatracava]

Well i don't think you sang this better that Regina, because Regina is simply uncomparable. :) But still you are AMAZINGLY talented!...PS. I also love Wicked, almost as strongly as Spektor's music ;)

[ijanthony]

Holy Moly this is beautiful! This video is what made me subscribe to your channel. So pretty!

[ideservebetter1]

angels exist..... <3 thank you for sharing your voice

[pavstar123]

beautiful

[misstears002]

Wowie ... I am like natalie Hawkins is amazing

AND THEN

you sing my favourite song ever ... It can't get better :D

[P4RT4RI0]

On a whole different level of good, great and awesome!

[missclemsontiger]

I think you sing it waaaaaaaaay better than Regina! You are so amazing love :) And your seriously the most gorgeous girl I have ever seen. (: Keep it up, your amazing!

[maricaritart]

lovee this sonng you are soo good!!

[MrDiarmuidScahill]

one of my favourite songs of all time and by my ABSOLUTE favourite singer ever! fantastic job.. beautiful!

[USTSingersFan]

Just one word: Angelic.

[OperaNotes]

wow this is amazing. which mic or program do you use? Your voice is incredible.

[theforce83]

I have to say, i watch this video all the time, and every time i put on ANY of your videos, my 4 year old son will come sit on my lap and watch, rather than playing with cars, or watching transformers, or even playing with daddy! I had never even heard of Regina Spektor before i watched this video, and you made me cry while singing it, she didn't. she's great too, but i love love love your voice!

[xxjools093xx]

This is an amazing version, but how come everyone's saying it's better than the original?! I'm sorry, but no one can beat Regina :)

[ZippityBeans]

Something about this one Natalie... I can't stop listening. Beautifully done. It's the video and song on my channel, 1st thing, big time. What a wonderful voice you have, and when you nail a song right, it's as good or better than the original. Amazing! Beautiful.

[MsFrizzyHair]

Beautiful :) I love it more than the original!

[tinngrinn]

BEAUTIFUL! I love Regina Spektor. She is very talented, as are you! I think that you should sing The Call or Us, both by Regina Spektor. Great job! =)

[Lextasy29]

omg i LOVE this, i always loved this song but i like this one even BETTER than the original i think....amazing!

[stargazer1692]

i am not evening joking when i say that i have had this song on repeat for the past 3 days!!!! i love it!!!! it is just beautiful.

[7oph]

I really like this... however, I really don't like the psuedo echo you've added, as I feel like you've muddied the sound of your voice.

[cwolter23]

wow. the emotion in your voice is spectacular! this is a great cover.

[philgreg74]

Hi Natalie. Been ages since I have sen your videos.  :( You are still every bit as excellent. Keep singing.

[sicmoshd00d]

no seriously, i think im in love with this girl.

[sicmoshd00d]

i loved it so much.

[Shelley464]

This song came on my itunes, and about halfway through it I had to come and listen to your version. I just prefer how you attack the song with a potent sweetness...if that makes any sense at all.

[broadwaylove52]

This version is 10x better than Regina Spektor's, in my opinion. :)

[paulcartwright1]

i totally agree regina though undoubtedly talented does not put a patch to natalie on this song awesome

[CrazyAshley28]

I can not blieve how beautiful this song is... And how amazing your voice is... I hear Roswell talking about you singing this and I had to check it out... I agree with her you did better than Regina Spektor.. Your voice almost made me cry... Thank You so much for doing this... You should sooooo do something from Les Miserables..Like I dreamed a dream or Come to me... I think you would do it great justice...Thanks againg... Ashley

[LiefsteCamilla]

for some reason i find the story of samson and delilah even more moving than something like romeo&juliet's or tristan&isolde's.

tragic love.

[MissSorceress]

I love this song, it's so gorgeous.

And you did a very lovely cover

[karaokedivah]

I have become a fan of your videos since watching "Popular" From Wicked. I have enjoyed them immensley. I was wondering if its not too much trouble... would you perform " I'm Still Hurting" from "The Last 5 years". I did it for my last Audition, It is a beautiful song and I think you could do it justice.

Thanks for singing

[RhiFooshwah]

Your style reminds me of Natalie Merchant. Gorgeous. Jealous of your high soprano, being an alto. :]

[singerstringer]

i LOVE THIS SONG

its actually greek mythology, interestingly enough..lol:)

and you did it beautifully

[elphie0801]

that was so beautiful :)

[riskit89]

this was down right beautiful... wow

gave me chills..and it takes A LOT for someone

to do that to me haha

fantastic...

[cjhalfthai]

this is the best cover i've ever heard. Actually, i think you sang it better than Regina Spektor. You sound like an angel it almost moved me to tears! And you're becoming more and more beautiful as i watch your videos

[TheDoctorsRose16]

All i can say to you is thank you. You deserve every success.

[Arqueete]

I imagine you'd make an incredible Ilse in Spring Awakening.

[jfaalk]

omg! this is so damn good! the best cover version ive heard!

[bruceagogox]

I love the objective you gave this song, so incredible sung and acted.

[caramia1114]

You never cease to amaze me! Great job, it was simple and pure.

[paulcartwright1]

i prefer this to the original great job keep it up

[bruceagogox]

me too!

[Ishaxadjective]

Omg I thought you were a amazing singer before but now........I mean WOW its almost unbelievable someone shouldnt be this talented AND so pretty. It's almost unfair but your voice is like a gift to listen too. I really aspire to be that great some day. I better see you in the next big broadway hit or something is really wrong with this world. You. Are. Amayzing.

[jamiellanera]

This song was amazing on its own, but you brought to it something profound. There's beautiful sadness in your voice.

[ryguynyc]

I LOVE THIS SONG! and i forgot all about it, until i saw this! now i'm gonna download it again, cause i've lost a lot of songs throughout the years. haha.

[xheybrowneyes]

Your voice sounds amazing with this song. I truly enjoyed it :)

[nsoddancer08]

Pretty sure you need to audition for some Broadways. Maybe Wicked will take ya!!!

[rawrrxproductions5]

that was truly amazing. you have one of the best voices ive ever heard :)

[Mayflower1357]

So amazing.

[jadedtragedy]

your voice is so beautiful. you should make a video for "Laughing with" or "Eet" by regina, i would love to her it!

[m0byby12]

it's really amazing i'm so shocked...i just had a little advice.. make it more spontaneos when you sing the song..But i love how you sang it

[IvanTheCountertenor]

Linked from Shannon's channel. Love your voice = ). It's nice, simple, sweet, and well controlled! Keep it up girl = )

[DavidGarnett1990]

heavenly your cover is so much more appealing than Regina's version. your voice is spectacular

[Singer4Jesus]

You're right to say that she is incomparably talented, but I actually almost like this version better. You have one of the purest, most.... trained and controlled voices I have ever heard. There really isn't a word to describe your level of talent. You will definitely go far in life, and I really hope I get to meet you some day, too. :)

[baileysababy6]

actually, i don't believe she's had any training. but i COMPLTELY agree with you. persoally, natalie, i think you should go professional. i LOVE to hear you on here. I'd love even MORE to hear you on the radio. I'll be the first to buy tickets to your concert. ;-) keep it up, girl. i'd pay all the money in the world to even be HALF as good as you.

[amyc2006]

listening again i love your version x

[DksPrueFever]

1:56 gives me the chills :O Such a pure and powerful voice :D

You're version of the song really rocks :0)

You just got a new fan and a new subscriber ;)

[BroadwayAtHeart17]

this is sooo pretty :), i've never heard the original but im LOVING your rendition of it, but i mean thats to be expected from you, i mean you are overall amazing

[megandorothy]

sooo beautiful! your voice is so pure, even better than the original. great job =)

[romanahey]

you make everything sound like country

[roguesfury]

Your version is amazing really beautifull xx

[tjhoskank]

wow

I love your voice. Its amazing

[stwjester]

I know you are just looking down at the lyrics, but when you do you look so Melancholy, it suits the song beautifully. AMAZING VOICE, and beautiful emotion conveyed.

[AvidActress007]

I'm glad that you were able to feel the my 'melancholy' version of the song, but I can promise you that there were no lyrics to look at. :o)

xo

[stwjester]

Even better then dear. From a fellow actors standpoint, you can see your inner monologue So well, from the little "head shake" at :04 or :05 on that first "I loved you first" to the one at 3:42.

It's absolutely amazing to watch.

[Tigger0Tiger]

GAH!!!!!!!!! Honey you ar AMAZING!!!!! I'm so excited your coming out with a CD!!!! oh, i love you...i really do :DDDDD

[lexiluvz]

I agree with jebzxo:)

she's actually sitting right next to me and showed it to me. You're absolutely amazing!!!! never stop

[jebzxo]

honestlyy. you do the song better than her.(:

[gracevas]

you have a fantastic voice..!bravo!!!

[emlo365]

I love this song!

I think you did a great job on it.

[metalman8282]

yay!! you did this song!

[heartbreakdanceX]

you are marvelous(=

what a range!

best cover I've seen of theis song. NIce job(=

[BandoBrit]

Very beautiful!! <3

[MxxMouse]

why aren't you famous yet? you're very talented.

[drika1405]

wow! I'm speechless! Your voice is amazing! 5***** I subscribed to you!

[Beatsnotbombz]

WOW. Your voice is just so beautiful. Great job x

[hiolio]

Wonderful!!

[secondhandsamm]

This is one of my all time favourite songs

You sang it better than anyone i've ever heard sing it (except perhaps Regina Spektor... :D)

Your voice is so beautiful...

[RaeStein]

You are amazing. I don't know what else to say but that.

And that I can't wait to see you on b'way ASAP! If you cant make it no one can.

[omgitserinmarie]

The part "I loved you first", "there just old light," etc. are so difficult for me to sing, not sure why... but you nail it!

Question though- are you singing to some random backing track, or did you record it first, or what? Because your arms don't move at all and I'm wondering if that's you playing or someone else.

[jenjen5678]

she used a karaoke/instrumental track

[omgitserinmarie]

Yeah, I searched related videos and found it. Thanks!

[PhantomCake]

hiya! I actually performed this song not too long ago. it's actually quite fun to sing, the way it almost makes the voice float.

But I can safely say that your version is far better than mine was!

[2MayG]

better than the original.

[Thestralsxxx]

In the description you say Regina Spektor is incomparably talented. But as far as singing ability is concerned, you just as good. I have never heard a cover that just as beautiful and heart-felt as this. PLEASE oh please do more Regina SPektor!

[Colorguardgirl000]

This is my favorite song!

Your voice is amazing!

[Londonman84]

She's cuter than Ms Spektor.

[Muzikman127]

NO

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[toulousegoodbye]

just as good as the original!

[naz1naz4]

you sang it better than regina spektor!! well done!! keep singing :) xxx

[hazzagal]

beautiful. i got goosebumps :)

keep singing x

[Dana81493]

soo good again...love this song and you did it beautifully

[xEmilyRose09x]

One of my all time favourite songs ever ever ever :) it means quite a lot to me. and you sang it beautifully. you really did it justice. GAH! amazing voice :) xxx

[4thThe5th]

Two weks ago I said I had never seen this song ACTED as beautifully...I must add that I haven't heard it sung as beautifully as well!!! I subscribed and subsequently got some of your latest vids emailed to me but somehow lost them in cyberspace, but got to see one of them and as I recall your comment said you were in a show now...BRAVO...I am sure this should be the beginning of a great run for you...you are a tremendous talent!!!

[SaartjeP]

Beautiful voice!! Amazing!! I love it!

[timmetzner]

stunning. i want to listen to you sing all day.

[zafgoesbaroque]

lovely singing, but in the description did you refer to yourself in third person? that's a little narcissistic if you ask me.

[awurz13]

this is my favorite of all your videos......i always get this feeling when i watch it that i had when i first watched it even though its like been many months. it's weird how music can do that.

[DBfilms01]

thsi would soooo good if you just let a lil bit looser like regina... otherwise you nailed it

[therutnut]

how do you make the audio sounds like you are in a theater? i know you said imovie, but like how?

[Warning1192]

I FREAKIN LOVE YOU!

[4thThe5th]

You are a really talented singer...I have never seen this song ACTED as beautifully as this is...it was like watching a 3 minute and 45 second play...BRAVO!!!

[superbadlucre]

NIce! You really have a lovely voice.

[KCfan7989]

THIS IS AMAZING! I love Regina, but I want YOUR version on my ipod!!!! crud!

[singforlife777]

you sing this very pretty! :) do you record it in like a special mic or something? wherever you are it sounds like it was very good acoustics in the room!!

[Bound4BroadwayOhYeah]

one word.... beautiful :)

[xobrix3]

your singing made me buy samson on iTunes!!!!!!!! i love you singing it though!!!!!

[xobrix3]

im a hugeee!!!! fan~

i love your sweet, beautiful, and peaceful voice!!!!

i love your other vids 2!!!

[flixk]

last time I saw Regina Spektor in concert, she came out gleaming. must've watched this shortly before...

[xL4UR3NxX]

I loooove this song, and your rendition was beautiful.

You didn't try to imitate Regina's voice at all- you made it completely your own, and it sounds amazing. You're going places, no doubt about it(:

[singforlife777]

i love this song, you sing it veryyyy well@

[pdogg1979]

ok, basically, i totally loved this. awesome!

[keitaroesp]

Preciosa canción!, un abrazo desde España!, espero poder comprar algun día un cd tuyo!, animo!

[accttreess]

YOU ARE..I don't know what to say..you are so amazing and wonderful..I hope I'll e you acting somewhere..go on girl!!!

[skj72]

This is so beautiful! You have such amazing control over your voice... I'm just a little bit/completely jealous!

It's a really tough call whether I prefer Regina's version or your own... But I think I'm actually going to have to go with yours!

Keep singing!

[Feathersandploom]

I absolutely LOVE your voice in this video.

[AvidActress007]

Thanks, honey child!!! ;o)

xo