I think this is the best EVER rendition of one of my all-time favorite songs. This is a challenging song for an artist and Donald is darn near perfect!! I hope this post never goes away!
Each time I listen to this I realize more and more what a terrific singer he is!! I still get goose bumps every time. He seems such a gracious and humble person. The only one who can touch him with this song is Goulet!!
It's almost offensive to watch three clueless judges speak so condescendingly to a man who has so much more talent than they do. At least they were right about him being humble: he takes their dumb comments very politely.
Like Bridges 52 I shed tears of joy when Donald sang this on AGT that night. What a blessing he was voted back on the show . My family and I voted for him in the wild card and apparently many thousands agreed with us. I still love watching this. His voice is so full of passion with everything he sings.
I shed many tears of joy the first time I saw this. I was so happy he came back to the show. This is so moving still when I watch. He is such a great performer. Why on earth was Sharon so opposed to him when she gushed over other singers who weren't nearly so good???
The Judges committed two serious errors in a row. In his first audition did not stop some shameful booing. And in Las Vegas they did not let him through to the semifinals. After this performance, MEA CULPA. ¿Are not judges?.
For Donald's new album "We Fall and We Rise Again" call Barnes and Noble at 210 558 2078 for a physical copy or look for it on itunes under We Fall and We Rise Again by Donald Braswell.
Thanks for posting that information! I've already received the CD and it is absolutely fabulous, each track is so unique and personal. I just listen to it over and over again. His voice just gets better and better.
Awesome voice! How could they have sent him home? He was the best. Lucky for AGT that America voted him back . He brought class to the show and surely boosted their ratings.
This video always goes to the depths of my soul and is so inspiring s because of the energy and emotion Donald puts in every note. He is truly a diamond in the entertainment business!
I came back to see Donald Braswell's videos again. I just love them. He is so incredible. He has a new album out now that can be purchased from the Donald Braswell Fan Club org, if any of you are interested. America's Got Talent 2008 recently finish showing in the Middle East. Does anyone know if it is playing anywhere in the world now? I heard maybe it was playing in South America? Are there new people getting introduced to this wonderful entertainer?
You can deffinately tell his voice is not what it used to be but he just touches me, makes me tear up, and he is even though not like older days... still a good singer!
bridges52, I would expand on your comment -- a beautiful timeless song like this will always be relevant when sung by a handsome tenor with a powerful voice like this . I completely agree with you about Braswell and Goulet.
Love to watch this! Can't think of any singer around today who is this good and has the looks to go with the voice!! I was surprised he didn't win first place.
Biskiers: I think the stupid woman was telling him to smile while he was singing which was absurd as it's a very serious song and smiling would be totally inappropriate!
It was shocking that judges sent him home. Thanks to the USA for voting him back so we could continue to see him. This performance is incredible!! We love you, Donald Braswell!
I think that Donald Braswell is a phenomenal singer. He has such a fabulous voice and he is so charming and so professional. I love listening to him. He really moves me.
Listening to this incredible performance by Donald Braswell always makes my heart sing and my spirit soar. As he passionately reaches for his impossible dream, he convincingly inspires us to keep reaching for ours. He is an outstanding performer who gives new life and meaning to everything he sings. I've met him and attended his concerts, and there aren't enough superlatives to adequately describe him and the shows he puts on. Don't ever miss an opportunity to see him!
He just blows the competition away with this performance! Good thing he got voted back by America after judges sent him home. What were they thinking????
What a marvelous man and incredible singer! This is my favorite of his performances. No one I've ever heard comes close. I've had to file away all my other music because it pales in comparison and even joined a fan club for the first time in my life.
No 4314390, Donald Braswell made it to the top 5 and ultimately came in 4th. But he should have won! He is the best talent AGT has and will ever see IMHO!
What a rich and powerful voice !! Yes, Sharon, there is room in this business for someone like Donald who actually has talent and conducts himself like a gentlemen.
My only issue is the audience. Apparently they're unaware that Donald is of the "crooner tradition" so they don't seem to appreciate his voice quality and range and delivery as much as I believe they should.
Donald Braswell has the most beautiful voice I ever heard. he is handsome and charming, and he sings with so much emotion. I cannot believe that he didn't win.
I would like to tell Sharon Osbourne to "lighten up". Being compared to Robert Goulet is not a bad thing. Donald was wonderful, and not worthy of her criticism.
I voted for Donald in the wildcard. Thank heaven he came back and the world continues to hear this amazing performer. No matter what he sings, there is pure magic in his voice.
What a powerful come-back performance!!! America was so right to bring Donald back. Sharon, you are beating up on him and then asking him to enjoy it?????
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He is a beautifull man and his voice is ok. I dont know if he won, havent wached the show so far. But he didnt touch my heart, so I would give him a: no.
Donald Braswell looks like Franco Corelli and sounds like him. Perfect operatic tenor. You know what, I'm damn sick of the way both British judges kept knocking him. They were trying to kiss up to American tv networks by pushing the three black performers. Always giving them a standing ovation and not even clapping for Donald. This political corectness is getting old. Donald is one of the most talented artists to come along in years. Not his fault he isn't black. Nor being the most handsome.
An amazing voice - we are only seeing AGT now here in the UK can't believe he didn't win and hope this isn't the last we hear of him. Bloody brilliant !!
I'm looking at all Donald's videos again and am just more impressed everytime I see him. Am struck by how good he looks on camera, as well as by his beautiful voice. Thanks to America for bringing him back.
krgm1234 said:"oh my goodness...why isn't this guy singing opera? that was beautiful! I"d pay to hear him live :) "
He did not sing opera on the show because he wasn't allowed to. They wanted one opera singer and that wasn't Donald. When you listen to his fantastic operatic voice it's pretty obvious no one else on the show could hold a candle to him, that was the main reason he wasn't allowed to sing opera, a real shame.
He's doing a charity concert for SAMMinistries on June 7th,in San Antonio and then singing with the Kerrville Symphony Orchestra on June 27th (singing opera as well as more contemporary music). You should see him singing live, he's phenonenal! Search here on YouTube for video ads for both events.
This man is fabulous! Everytime I watch this I get chills. America needs more like him - singers with good character and real talent!!! How could he not have won the competition??/
This is my favorite Donald performance. He sings with so much confidence. You can tell he's so proud of his performance, and he should be. Good for America for voting him back on the show. Even when Sharon put him down, he didn't lose his poise and grace. Donald's the real thing! BTW, I hope somebody has told Sharon that Richard Kiley made that song famous, not Robert Goulet.
I would highly recommend you listen his video singing "Lensky's Aria" from Tchaikovsky's Opera "Eugene Onegin", when he sung that style of music he sounds 1000000000 times better even though what he does here is already good.
watch?v=-1tTDcForuA
Neal does not come even close to him when it comes to singing opera arias.
Beautiful voice. Of all the artists I've heard sing this difficult song Donald is the best. He is a very gifted man with one of the greatest voices of today. His powerful operatic voice is beyond wonder. All the hip hop, pop, rap screamers (whatever they call themselves) could not achieve this man's beautiful powerful voice and talent if they lived a lifetime. Too bad everyone in the world can't enjoy this magnificent man with the powerful voice.
This man is an amazing singer. He has such a beautiful voice. you need to watch his other videos on you tube to see how really good he is when he isn't being booed. Watch his Music of the Night video or his To Where You Are video on Youtube. He is really fantastic.
Hey ib422000! America needs GOOD JUDGES on AMERICAN IDOL. Donald Braswell from San Antonio, Texas and Susan Boyle from, West Lothian, Scotland are both HUMBLE, FAITH FILLED ans SO TALENTED.
To answer your question ib422000. America needs GOOD JUDGES on AMERICAN IDOL. Donald Braswell from San Antonio, Texas and Susan Boyle from West Lothian, Scotland are both FAITH FILLED, HUMBLE and TALENTED.
To answer your question ib422000! America needs GOOD JUDGES on AMERICAN IDOL! Donald Braswell from San Antonio, Texas and Susan Boyle from West Lothian Scotland are both an inspiration. They are both HUMBLE, FAITH FILLED and TALENTED. Many of those in the crowd are the ones who need to lighten up! Did you see the ugly crowd on America's Got Talent , Donald Braswell, 2008!
ib42000 You need GOOD JUDGES on American Idol. Donald Braswell from San Antonio, Texas and Susan Boyle from West Lothian, Scotland are such an inspiration. They are both FAITH FILLED and HUMBLE and SO TALENTED!
He is sexy as hell and what a voice and as for the comment made by the hag, who the hell cares what that bitch has to say, she needs to lighten up and blow away. You r a Hunk guy keep on plugging.
Another comment by judge hag and ass kiss Pierce. Donald Braswell had a hard road to climb when he told the hag NO. Although the old hag Osbourne had her own reasons to bad mouth this poor man, he said NO and she couldn't handle it. Pierce is just a hanger on ass kiss. Poor ugly untalented dope head Ozzie. Braswell has looks and talent poor dope head down todden Ozzie could only dream of. Isn't that so Sharon nobody?Braswell is great, don't that inflame you Sharon, Pierce and, yep, Simon.
Does Sharon's husband smile and look like he enjoys it when he is singing, I don't think so. What would you know Sharon, look in your own back yard first before you critisize. Can you do better????
Of course he can act, CrocFunDee!! Just watch the expressions on his face and the restraint he uses in all these videos while ol' Sharon babbles on with her useless "critique." He is very much at ease in front of a camera and on a stage.
I can't understand what the heck Sharon was going on about. He was singing a powerful serious song, surely his facial expressions were reflecting the emotions of this song! Then again, who listens to Sharon. I think it a pity that she who is talentless is respected by so many inside and out of the music industry . I loved this performance and gather he didn't win, such a shame.
I just don't understand why the judges chose to hurt Donald so much, especially when he didn't deserve it! The show is supposed to be looking for "talent" and Donald offered more than anyone else on that show! My heart breaks when I see him rejected by Sharon even after America voted him back! Donald Braswell is the whole package and the voice of the century and hopefully the world will acknowledge that soon!
Sharon wouldn't know talent if it bit her. Look at that clown she married. This man has talent and she wants him to lighten up and enjoy. Enjoy what? Her catty remarks.
This man is beautiful WTF is wrong with people, he touched me in a way I cannot describe. GOD BLESS you David GOD BLESS you OMG what a voice. This is talent not that hip hop bubble gum bullshit that is out there. I love this man's voice and I usually do not like male singers I prefer women.
WOW. This man has such a F A N T A S T I C voice. He is the greatest. What a handsome man he is too. It's unreal the judges eleminated him. What were they thinking?????????????????????
I keep coming back to watch this over and over. His version of this is spectacular! I sure wish I could get the entire rendition (instead of the shortened AGT version) on a DVD!! This man can belt a song like no one I've ever seen. Wow!
How dare the judges voting him off! He is an amazing talent!!!! Just goes to show how fate steps in and brings him back as a wildcard. The powers that be wanted him to be heard. How lucky for us to have been able to hear this man's angelic voice what a talent, yes Piers your right, AMERICA WAS RIGHT!!!!!!
I think that Donald Braswell's voice is amazing. He sings with such emotion, and he is quite handsome to boot. I'm going to his website to see if i can buy his CD>
Simply put: breathtaking talent, wonderful personality, good family man, fought the very battle of which the song was written...and you can hear it. I hope he goes VERY far. Most definitely STAR quality, but without the arrogance. A lovely man!
Donald Braswell has the most incredible voice. he is so talented and so handsome. He is truly star quality. I am so glad that America voted him back onto the show.
Impossible Dream has been a favorite of mine since it was new. Although many have sung this song, no and I mean NO NONE has ever sung this song with such passion and meaning as I hear here with Mr Braswell...He WILL reach those starts..
wow! I'd never seen or heard of this guy before - was just looking for this song. One of the very best versions I've ever heard!
Miluielenath 2 weeks ago
Great singer!
jobsaltegg 5 months ago
You post will never go away as long as I have anything to say about it !!!! Thanks.
jaycee240 7 months ago
I think this is the best EVER rendition of one of my all-time favorite songs. This is a challenging song for an artist and Donald is darn near perfect!! I hope this post never goes away!
CarMarkids 7 months ago
Great voice! Great singing! Song from Man of La Mancha.
Tnx 4 the exciting post.
rockgor 10 months ago
so beautiful. i live in new zealand and we are watching this here in 2011. i pray that you are delighting people with your voice.
NourNZ 11 months ago
Each time I listen to this I realize more and more what a terrific singer he is!! I still get goose bumps every time. He seems such a gracious and humble person. The only one who can touch him with this song is Goulet!!
iheartdonald 1 year ago
donna summer,s live version is unbeatable!
andrew21847 1 year ago
It's almost offensive to watch three clueless judges speak so condescendingly to a man who has so much more talent than they do. At least they were right about him being humble: he takes their dumb comments very politely.
propugnatorfidei 1 year ago
Like Bridges 52 I shed tears of joy when Donald sang this on AGT that night. What a blessing he was voted back on the show . My family and I voted for him in the wild card and apparently many thousands agreed with us. I still love watching this. His voice is so full of passion with everything he sings.
iheartdonald 1 year ago
I shed many tears of joy the first time I saw this. I was so happy he came back to the show. This is so moving still when I watch. He is such a great performer. Why on earth was Sharon so opposed to him when she gushed over other singers who weren't nearly so good???
bridges52news 1 year ago
The Judges committed two serious errors in a row. In his first audition did not stop some shameful booing. And in Las Vegas they did not let him through to the semifinals. After this performance, MEA CULPA. ¿Are not judges?.
raulox71 1 year ago
Donald, in my heart you are a STAR!! This was a thrilling performance
CarMarkids 1 year ago 7
If Sharon mant to smile durn the song she was wrong . He was right not to smile durn this song at the end when he was done yes
biskiers 1 year ago
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Paulol100 2 years ago
I would love to hear him sing Nella Fantasia. I couldn't find it anywhere on the Fan Club site. Donald has a remarkable voice.
iheartdonald 2 years ago
For Donald's new album "We Fall and We Rise Again" call Barnes and Noble at 210 558 2078 for a physical copy or look for it on itunes under We Fall and We Rise Again by Donald Braswell.
primotenoredonnyb 2 years ago 2
Thanks for posting that information! I've already received the CD and it is absolutely fabulous, each track is so unique and personal. I just listen to it over and over again. His voice just gets better and better.
jaycee240 2 years ago
Fantastic voice. Truly beautiful.
bigttim1 2 years ago 7
Fantastic Donald, brilliant performance, good luck for the future
maggiev0805 2 years ago
Awesome voice! How could they have sent him home? He was the best. Lucky for AGT that America voted him back . He brought class to the show and surely boosted their ratings.
loveopera2 2 years ago 12
courageous
minhdong123 2 years ago
sharon is so right, society is not as cultured as before
exot1kah007 2 years ago
He has the most epic progress in this show lol.
YuneShik 2 years ago
This video always goes to the depths of my soul and is so inspiring s because of the energy and emotion Donald puts in every note. He is truly a diamond in the entertainment business!
shelleyriling 2 years ago
I came back to see Donald Braswell's videos again. I just love them. He is so incredible. He has a new album out now that can be purchased from the Donald Braswell Fan Club org, if any of you are interested. America's Got Talent 2008 recently finish showing in the Middle East. Does anyone know if it is playing anywhere in the world now? I heard maybe it was playing in South America? Are there new people getting introduced to this wonderful entertainer?
ghostfan2009 2 years ago
I agree with David -- he nailed the song. He certainly has charm, humility, AND a fabulous voice!
infinitirider 2 years ago 12
what a handsome man... and what a beatiful voice!
lepague 2 years ago 12
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Paulol100 2 years ago
He makes me tear up too because his voice is so beautiful. I have his CD and it's incredible. Want to hear more from him! Very handsome too.
iheartdonald 2 years ago 8
You can deffinately tell his voice is not what it used to be but he just touches me, makes me tear up, and he is even though not like older days... still a good singer!
catlikelittlelady 2 years ago
its the end
trojAny7000 2 years ago
he got a fabulous voice ,he is a man to respect
GOD bless u DONALD u deserve all the best
amoureuse00212 2 years ago 14
He is talented and has a very brilliant voice!GOD BLESS!!!
florieannlabao 2 years ago 18
bridges52, I would expand on your comment -- a beautiful timeless song like this will always be relevant when sung by a handsome tenor with a powerful voice like this . I completely agree with you about Braswell and Goulet.
CarMarkids 2 years ago
Not relevant?? A powerful voice like this is always relevant, Sharon.
Braswell is equal to the great Goulet with this song. Nobody sings it better than these two.
bridges52news 2 years ago 23
donald braswell <3
FrogPrincess0 2 years ago
I like him, his voice is great and beautiful! great great for him!
Marnoble 2 years ago 8
Very, very beautiful voice, so talented...and soo handsome..
amarii13 2 years ago 15
Love to watch this! Can't think of any singer around today who is this good and has the looks to go with the voice!! I was surprised he didn't win first place.
CarMarkids 2 years ago 12
he is my bffs dad i luv himmm he iz amazin
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nickluver999999999 2 years ago
gott segne dich!!
carabandunga 2 years ago 4
Thanks for the "God Bless You" comment for Donald Braswell in German.
jaycee240 2 years ago
jaycee240 Thats what i thought she ment an i total agree with you it would right for this song
biskiers 2 years ago
when sharon told him to smile did she mean durn the song or after words ??
biskiers 2 years ago
Biskiers: I think the stupid woman was telling him to smile while he was singing which was absurd as it's a very serious song and smiling would be totally inappropriate!
jaycee240 2 years ago
Apparently Donald is doing a lot of performing these days. I've seen quite a few of his videos on YouTube. I think he has an outstanding voice
doubletoothpix 2 years ago 12
has Donald Braswell done any other performaces. I think he should of. He has a beautiful voice
wvmtmama45 2 years ago 4
Donald has an incredible voice. This is a beautiful song and David is right - he nailed it!!
doubletoothpix 2 years ago 15
I love Donald Braswell, but for just this son, I liked Colm Wilkinson better.
jdeppluver1599 2 years ago
It was shocking that judges sent him home. Thanks to the USA for voting him back so we could continue to see him. This performance is incredible!! We love you, Donald Braswell!
bridges52news 2 years ago 39
yes they sent the man with boobs through and sent him home
thats so lame !
what were they thinking
FrogPrincess0 2 years ago
I think that Donald Braswell is a phenomenal singer. He has such a fabulous voice and he is so charming and so professional. I love listening to him. He really moves me.
poppy53142 2 years ago 22
Listening to this incredible performance by Donald Braswell always makes my heart sing and my spirit soar. As he passionately reaches for his impossible dream, he convincingly inspires us to keep reaching for ours. He is an outstanding performer who gives new life and meaning to everything he sings. I've met him and attended his concerts, and there aren't enough superlatives to adequately describe him and the shows he puts on. Don't ever miss an opportunity to see him!
Shenandoah52 2 years ago 9
He just blows the competition away with this performance! Good thing he got voted back by America after judges sent him home. What were they thinking????
iheartdonald 2 years ago 44
@iheartdonald they wanted to americans look smart because they voted for him, because the last performance they booed.... fake fake fake america !
facebuki 4 months ago
@facebuki These shows are rigged. The audience does what the producers want. Donald Braswell is fantastic.
jewelmarkess 2 months ago
What a marvelous man and incredible singer! This is my favorite of his performances. No one I've ever heard comes close. I've had to file away all my other music because it pales in comparison and even joined a fan club for the first time in my life.
ghostfan2009 2 years ago 12
he didn't win????
Simona010 2 years ago
I can't imagine that the judges sent him home! He sang this so beautifully - he brought tears. America, you did the right thing by voting him back.!
He is an opera singer & I wish they had let him sing an aria to show off his beautiful tenor voice
CarMarkids 2 years ago 16
i love him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tanna44chase 2 years ago 19
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Paulol100 2 years ago
And you did NOT let us down, Donald. What a wonderful performance! You made us all proud that we voted you back on the show!
loveopera2 2 years ago 22
Donald has a very beautiful voice, he sings it very well with great emotion. He is great, and so handsome. Sure!
Kwaichungsun 2 years ago 12
Didn't he fall out in the top 40?
4314390 2 years ago
No 4314390, Donald Braswell made it to the top 5 and ultimately came in 4th. But he should have won! He is the best talent AGT has and will ever see IMHO!
shelleyriling 2 years ago 4
actually he did at first got cut... but then America voted him back.
SexyJessi09 2 years ago
What a rich and powerful voice !! Yes, Sharon, there is room in this business for someone like Donald who actually has talent and conducts himself like a gentlemen.
The perfect song for his comeback appearance!
doubletoothpix 2 years ago 12
He sang this with absolute perfection! AND he has charm and looks to go with the beautiful voice.
infinitirider 2 years ago 18
My only issue is the audience. Apparently they're unaware that Donald is of the "crooner tradition" so they don't seem to appreciate his voice quality and range and delivery as much as I believe they should.
heartstorm 2 years ago 3
Hi has a powerful and amazing voice!!!!
watergoat55 2 years ago 13
Donald Braswell has the most beautiful voice I ever heard. he is handsome and charming, and he sings with so much emotion. I cannot believe that he didn't win.
TheDonaldfan 2 years ago 7
Good looking guy, beautiful voice! America did right by bringing Donald back.
Sounds like this audience went wild over him - smarter audience than the first one!
CarMarkids 2 years ago 13
thank you to everyone who gave him the chance to come back so that we in the UK get the chance to hear his amazing voice :)
iamisaid61 2 years ago 10
donald ur a fantastic singer dnt give up mate
daylet5 2 years ago 9
I would like to tell Sharon Osbourne to "lighten up". Being compared to Robert Goulet is not a bad thing. Donald was wonderful, and not worthy of her criticism.
TLTucker53 2 years ago 10
I voted for Donald in the wildcard. Thank heaven he came back and the world continues to hear this amazing performer. No matter what he sings, there is pure magic in his voice.
loveopera2 2 years ago 14
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Paulol100 2 years ago
What a powerful come-back performance!!! America was so right to bring Donald back. Sharon, you are beating up on him and then asking him to enjoy it?????
keep on doing what you're doing, Donald!
doubletoothpix 2 years ago 16
He seems like such an amazingly nice and humble man.
wynternight777 2 years ago 14
What a ♥ throb! All that talent and humility too!
gaiagale 2 years ago 11
Sharon is so wrong - Donald definitely is relevant!! I think he is the best of the show. With this kind of talent he has a bright future.
Good luck, Donald!!!
iheartdonald 2 years ago 14
he is da man!!!
ninerbaseball920 2 years ago 9
Not only is Donald a beautiful human being, but, he has the most beautiful voice I ever heard. He certainly touched my heart.
pepsiboytj 2 years ago 8
This comment has received too many negative votes show
He is a beautifull man and his voice is ok. I dont know if he won, havent wached the show so far. But he didnt touch my heart, so I would give him a: no.
Sorry, Donald.
havenotdohave 2 years ago
Oh yes !!! Brilliant! Sharon, a beautiful man with a beautiful voice is always RELAVENT, dear.
bridges52news 2 years ago 8
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Paulol100 2 years ago 2
Just awesome! Forget Robert Goulet - I like Goulet, but to me Donald is much better. (Better looking too)
I would vote for Donald a thousand times if I could. !!
bridges52news 2 years ago 3
Love this man! beautiful voice . wanna hear more!!
CarMarkids 2 years ago 3
wow he is beautiful
nothingavailablehelp 2 years ago 10
wow just found out he is the wild card. too right. love him
nothingavailablehelp 2 years ago 3
I will never understand why he wasn't picked for the last 40 - stupid judges! amazed that he didn't win, but should have a great future. :D
Phaedrax2 2 years ago 4
brilliant singer. beautiful. ignore the fake judges
nothingavailablehelp 2 years ago 3
I think Donald's gorgeous AND very vocally talented.. Hope to see and hear more of him....
rosepatricia3425 2 years ago 7
Donald Braswell looks like Franco Corelli and sounds like him. Perfect operatic tenor. You know what, I'm damn sick of the way both British judges kept knocking him. They were trying to kiss up to American tv networks by pushing the three black performers. Always giving them a standing ovation and not even clapping for Donald. This political corectness is getting old. Donald is one of the most talented artists to come along in years. Not his fault he isn't black. Nor being the most handsome.
Nrobinsongs 2 years ago 7
WOW!!! this guy ticks all the boxes. :D
Phaedrax2 2 years ago 4
Why would the judges send him home? Thank goodness America had the good sense to vote him back on.
AMAZING performance!!! I have a feeling Robert Goulet would be proud.
CarMarkids 2 years ago 3
totally agree well done American public - a wonderful voice
iamisaid61 2 years ago 3
Wonderful!!!!
kittyspurrr 2 years ago
An amazing voice - we are only seeing AGT now here in the UK can't believe he didn't win and hope this isn't the last we hear of him. Bloody brilliant !!
iamisaid61 2 years ago 10
I'm looking at all Donald's videos again and am just more impressed everytime I see him. Am struck by how good he looks on camera, as well as by his beautiful voice. Thanks to America for bringing him back.
infinitirider 2 years ago 7
He should have sung opera on the show. IMO, he beats Neal hands down in every way. Good for America for voting him back on the show!!
doubletoothpix 2 years ago 11
krgm1234 said:"oh my goodness...why isn't this guy singing opera? that was beautiful! I"d pay to hear him live :) "
He did not sing opera on the show because he wasn't allowed to. They wanted one opera singer and that wasn't Donald. When you listen to his fantastic operatic voice it's pretty obvious no one else on the show could hold a candle to him, that was the main reason he wasn't allowed to sing opera, a real shame.
JaneJ7 2 years ago 3
He's doing a charity concert for SAMMinistries on June 7th,in San Antonio and then singing with the Kerrville Symphony Orchestra on June 27th (singing opera as well as more contemporary music). You should see him singing live, he's phenonenal! Search here on YouTube for video ads for both events.
jaycee240 2 years ago
jaycee240: Are there any videos of his performances at the Kerrville concerts?
Ratisbone68 2 years ago
Ratisbone68. Hopefully there will be, once the concert has taken place on June 27th.
jaycee240 2 years ago
This man is fabulous! Everytime I watch this I get chills. America needs more like him - singers with good character and real talent!!! How could he not have won the competition??/
loveopera2 2 years ago 10
This is my favorite Donald performance. He sings with so much confidence. You can tell he's so proud of his performance, and he should be. Good for America for voting him back on the show. Even when Sharon put him down, he didn't lose his poise and grace. Donald's the real thing! BTW, I hope somebody has told Sharon that Richard Kiley made that song famous, not Robert Goulet.
infinitirider 2 years ago 9
Awesome....... id love to hear this FULL song donald singing it!!!!
ledari 2 years ago 6
I haven't seen this clip before, but I think he was the best singer of this show. Really wonderful voice and also very handsome.
Adara83 2 years ago 17
What is with the booing? Why are the American audiences on this show so obnoxious? Is it because Jerry Springer is the M.C.?
CASBwrite 2 years ago 12
great voice and very handsome, too!=)
albrenza 2 years ago 7
oh my goodness...why isn't this guy singing opera? that was beautiful! I"d pay to hear him live :)
krgm1234 2 years ago 15
I would highly recommend you listen his video singing "Lensky's Aria" from Tchaikovsky's Opera "Eugene Onegin", when he sung that style of music he sounds 1000000000 times better even though what he does here is already good.
watch?v=-1tTDcForuA
Neal does not come even close to him when it comes to singing opera arias.
tmtstudio1983 2 years ago 9
Question...WHY isn't he YET Famous??? He is amazing!
CalipsoSarah 2 years ago 12
Beautiful voice. Of all the artists I've heard sing this difficult song Donald is the best. He is a very gifted man with one of the greatest voices of today. His powerful operatic voice is beyond wonder. All the hip hop, pop, rap screamers (whatever they call themselves) could not achieve this man's beautiful powerful voice and talent if they lived a lifetime. Too bad everyone in the world can't enjoy this magnificent man with the powerful voice.
JaneJ7 2 years ago 14
his voice is opera worthy!
eddiewouldgo459 2 years ago 17
Beautiful voice, perfect comeback song. I expected him to be in the top 2 on AGT - Donald and Eli. I love Donald's voice and his stage presence.
bridges52news 2 years ago 19
Fantastic! What a great Voice.
tomboytj 2 years ago 15
This man is an amazing singer. He has such a beautiful voice. you need to watch his other videos on you tube to see how really good he is when he isn't being booed. Watch his Music of the Night video or his To Where You Are video on Youtube. He is really fantastic.
tomboytj 2 years ago 17
He has the most beautiful voice I ever heard. I can't believe he didn't win. What a charming, charismatic entertainer he is.
tomboytj 2 years ago 16
You keep saying judges on american idol,....this is america's got talent not idol....geeeeez!!
bunchman41 2 years ago 6
hes not even singing opera and hes got a better vibrato than neal.
Beecels 2 years ago 9
Hey ib422000! America needs GOOD JUDGES on AMERICAN IDOL. Donald Braswell from San Antonio, Texas and Susan Boyle from, West Lothian, Scotland are both HUMBLE, FAITH FILLED ans SO TALENTED.
Chicopurr 2 years ago 5
To answer your question ib422000. America needs GOOD JUDGES on AMERICAN IDOL. Donald Braswell from San Antonio, Texas and Susan Boyle from West Lothian, Scotland are both FAITH FILLED, HUMBLE and TALENTED.
scotoirish 2 years ago 5
To answer your question ib422000! America needs GOOD JUDGES on AMERICAN IDOL! Donald Braswell from San Antonio, Texas and Susan Boyle from West Lothian Scotland are both an inspiration. They are both HUMBLE, FAITH FILLED and TALENTED. Many of those in the crowd are the ones who need to lighten up! Did you see the ugly crowd on America's Got Talent , Donald Braswell, 2008!
scotoirish 2 years ago 4
ib42000 You need GOOD JUDGES on American Idol. Donald Braswell from San Antonio, Texas and Susan Boyle from West Lothian, Scotland are such an inspiration. They are both FAITH FILLED and HUMBLE and SO TALENTED!
scotoirish 2 years ago 3
What a powerful performance! Impossible Dream
sung like no other ever! By far the best performance I have ever seen or heard! Let's get this man to become a household name.
luluprinzivalli 2 years ago 6
"Lighten up"
What a stupid dumb bitch!! Is he supposed to laugh while singing "Impossible Dream" That silly bitch needs a good slapping
i agree
ledari 2 years ago 10
He is sexy as hell and what a voice and as for the comment made by the hag, who the hell cares what that bitch has to say, she needs to lighten up and blow away. You r a Hunk guy keep on plugging.
walknaftrmdnght 2 years ago 7
He's got something ... What would it be called !!! charm ? talent ? or just a voice ?
He reminds me somehow of Julio Iglisis !!! I don't know
Nanabanana1976 2 years ago 9
Why does America need to have British judges on AMERICAN IDOL? It is utterly disgraceful!
Donald, you are magnificent. Sharon is full of shit.
ib422000 2 years ago 7
He's got that charm ... I don't know what to call it but there is something about him reminds me of julio Iglisis !!!
Nanabanana1976 2 years ago 8
Another comment by judge hag and ass kiss Pierce. Donald Braswell had a hard road to climb when he told the hag NO. Although the old hag Osbourne had her own reasons to bad mouth this poor man, he said NO and she couldn't handle it. Pierce is just a hanger on ass kiss. Poor ugly untalented dope head Ozzie. Braswell has looks and talent poor dope head down todden Ozzie could only dream of. Isn't that so Sharon nobody?Braswell is great, don't that inflame you Sharon, Pierce and, yep, Simon.
EdNascar9 2 years ago 8
Does Sharon's husband smile and look like he enjoys it when he is singing, I don't think so. What would you know Sharon, look in your own back yard first before you critisize. Can you do better????
julzp61 2 years ago 7
"Lighten up"
What a stupid bitch!! Is he supposed to laugh while singing "Impossible Dream" That silly bitch needs a good slapping
spankfun 2 years ago 8
Of course he can act, CrocFunDee!! Just watch the expressions on his face and the restraint he uses in all these videos while ol' Sharon babbles on with her useless "critique." He is very much at ease in front of a camera and on a stage.
loveopera2 2 years ago 9
I can't understand what the heck Sharon was going on about. He was singing a powerful serious song, surely his facial expressions were reflecting the emotions of this song! Then again, who listens to Sharon. I think it a pity that she who is talentless is respected by so many inside and out of the music industry . I loved this performance and gather he didn't win, such a shame.
Aurora756 2 years ago 11
I just don't understand why the judges chose to hurt Donald so much, especially when he didn't deserve it! The show is supposed to be looking for "talent" and Donald offered more than anyone else on that show! My heart breaks when I see him rejected by Sharon even after America voted him back! Donald Braswell is the whole package and the voice of the century and hopefully the world will acknowledge that soon!
shelleyriling 2 years ago 7
Sharon wouldn't know talent if it bit her. Look at that clown she married. This man has talent and she wants him to lighten up and enjoy. Enjoy what? Her catty remarks.
TLTucker53 2 years ago 11
Beautiful Man , Beautiful awsome voice.
fardisba 2 years ago 8
O M G THIS MAN IS AWESOME. I cannot believe I just found this wonderful voice. God Bless you Donald hope you go far.
walknaftrmdnght 2 years ago 8
Who in the hell are the assholes booing him, they need to get their ears checked because this man is beautiful.
walknaftrmdnght 2 years ago 6
This man is beautiful WTF is wrong with people, he touched me in a way I cannot describe. GOD BLESS you David GOD BLESS you OMG what a voice. This is talent not that hip hop bubble gum bullshit that is out there. I love this man's voice and I usually do not like male singers I prefer women.
walknaftrmdnght 2 years ago 4
WOW. This man has such a F A N T A S T I C voice. He is the greatest. What a handsome man he is too. It's unreal the judges eleminated him. What were they thinking?????????????????????
Nrobinsongs 2 years ago 4
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Great singing! He is more like a movie actor who just happens to sing. Wonder if he can act?
CrocFunDee 2 years ago 5
Great singing! He is more like a movie actor who just happens to sing. Wonder if he can act?
CrocFunDee 2 years ago 4
Yes he CAN act !!! Let's hope he gets a chance to show us real soon.
jaycee240 2 years ago
I keep coming back to watch this over and over. His version of this is spectacular! I sure wish I could get the entire rendition (instead of the shortened AGT version) on a DVD!! This man can belt a song like no one I've ever seen. Wow!
ghostfan2009 2 years ago 2
How dare the judges voting him off! He is an amazing talent!!!! Just goes to show how fate steps in and brings him back as a wildcard. The powers that be wanted him to be heard. How lucky for us to have been able to hear this man's angelic voice what a talent, yes Piers your right, AMERICA WAS RIGHT!!!!!!
luluprinzivalli 2 years ago 2
I think that Donald Braswell's voice is amazing. He sings with such emotion, and he is quite handsome to boot. I'm going to his website to see if i can buy his CD>
Randismom101 2 years ago 3
beautiful!!
bicobotscho 2 years ago 2
David is so right - Donald nailed it! In fact, Donald *nailed it* in every performance. An incredible singer! A beautiful person!
loveopera2 2 years ago 3
Simply put: breathtaking talent, wonderful personality, good family man, fought the very battle of which the song was written...and you can hear it. I hope he goes VERY far. Most definitely STAR quality, but without the arrogance. A lovely man!
MoodyMcDougal 2 years ago 2
Absolutely spine-tingling! Bravo Donald!
MoodyMcDougal 2 years ago
Very impressive. Only one other person sang this song better. Jim Neighbors.
That is great company to be in. Nice Donald!
Ninefingers1010 2 years ago 3
He deserve to be a Hollywood Actor. He got the charm And Look to attract Audiences.
rubenhamish 2 years ago 3
Yea......He should be given chance to be a Movie Actor esp. in Romance Film.He definately will melts many Women Hearts with his Charm
rubenhamish 2 years ago 3
he should definitely be an actor, he's got star quality written all over his stature. even better looking than george clooney!
vulevoo 2 years ago 5
hes awsome!!!!
deathweilder90210 2 years ago 5
Donald Braswell has the most incredible voice. he is so talented and so handsome. He is truly star quality. I am so glad that America voted him back onto the show.
bobbiesguy 2 years ago 3
Donald Braswell has the most incredible voice. He is so talented and so hansome. He is truly star quality.
bobbiesguy 2 years ago 4
Impossible Dream has been a favorite of mine since it was new. Although many have sung this song, no and I mean NO NONE has ever sung this song with such passion and meaning as I hear here with Mr Braswell...He WILL reach those starts..
poachersmom211 2 years ago 3
You are truly an inspiration to all of us. What a joy to see your joy when you perform. God bless you, and your family.
pattie059 2 years ago 3
WOW! nobody sings The Impossible Dream better than Donald Braswell.
luluprinzivalli 2 years ago 2