It is 2023 and I am listening to this old edition again. He seems like an unassuming man with so much natural talent.

I am so glad that Paul; someone that was left isolated and bullied at school without knowing why, was presented with this opportunity to show his true talents in this show. He got his chance and he took it and earned the respect that he deserves. This teaches us that every different or strange or bullied person has something they have special that they don't always have the chance to show. Amazing job Paul!

@t2vwcampervanmanearlybayag786

Жыл бұрын

Correct

@beatricebee3627

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. It seems that for some of us is necessary to go through hard times to blossom our gifts later

I'm a 55 year old man, and Paul's voice and his life story bring me to tears.

@georgejetson1025

3 жыл бұрын

You’re 65 now

@flapjack8779

3 жыл бұрын

Eerie silence

@georgejetson1025

3 жыл бұрын

@@flapjack8779 lol

@themegallama1

2 жыл бұрын

I doubt you're 65 and called Cody greens moms broken vibrator

@paul-hervepaquet990

2 жыл бұрын

Or more...

And this is what makes his performances so heartfelt - the pain he endured as a child, from teasing and bullying, he channeled into his talent… this is how one succeeds

For all of us who were mistrreated as kids, thank you for being the best.

@alexm7627

3 жыл бұрын

You're not alone :)

@karenlaclair1661

3 жыл бұрын

I was adopted from my mother's arms to the orphanage 1 a name. By the time I was 10 my own Personality was developing. I çould never do anything right. Weapons of a Catholic family was slaps across the face kneeling in the corner, going to bed and yes that damn wooden coat hanger. That was the physical abuse. The mental abuse is stored away. The result was that I spent the first half of my life in n abusive marriage and 2 abusive relationships after one almost killed me by coíncidence I found the Baha'i Faith and I no longer destroy my life, I am at peace. Ps I live with struggles of mania and depression.

@joseabreu5366

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear !

@angiegirl7154

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sentiment 💖

@mxltirosies1386

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️🤍 (from 11 years later to your comment)

14 Years after, I still can`t stop watching this grandious talent from the Island! Best wishes from Germany!

@davidborger1808

2 жыл бұрын

Right there with ya

@benblair7510

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. It’s beautiful. Brings tears to my eyes. I would slap a sob silly if they made fun of him

@emmaa245

2 жыл бұрын

@@benblair7510 me too his voice is so soothing , hope he is doing well and his wife too!!!

@lillysdanceworld

Жыл бұрын

Me too ! And there is even a biograph movie about him, called “Tag”. Wow, i am still in tears 🥹👌🏻🥰so beautifully sung, brings back memories 🥹❣️🤩

@mknalgas1758

Жыл бұрын

​@@lillysdanceworld watching now, on tv, in The Netherlands. Movie about him, called ' One Chance'....

I'd vote for him again today if I could, best performance of bgt's history

I know this is from many years ago, but I HAVE to comment here. I was fighting tears as Paul sang (I love to sing this song too), because I know what a struggle he had in his life. He did not deserve any of the hardships he suffered up until he auditioned for BGT, and then his life changed for the better, which was not really a surprise, because he was brimming over with talent. I applaud him as I did on his first appearance, and then at this performance, and I have applauded him ever since and will continue to do so. I am so pleased he got that standing ovation. Long may he reign as a much loved singer, a special guy, an ordinary one, whose determination won him a rightful place in the world of entertainment. I would offer a belated thank you to the judges too, for seeing his potential from the start.

Everybody stand up for this guy. Absolutely breathtaking!!! Greetings from Greece to our british friends.

Absolutely astounding. Better than the professionals. The common man's opera singer.

After he won and went on Tour I saw him in Boston and he was magnificent! I love his original CD it was fabulous. I hope he is doing well today.

This guy! my favorite is still his audition. Not over produced or coached, just his pure talent. Best wishes always Paul!

Paul is the reason i Got married with my husband. The great consert in copenhagen to see him, ended up in 15,5 yr beeing together and married for 12,5 yrs ❤❤❤thats s why our romantic anniversaries always is with Music and Pauls opera

my god audience please hold your applause untill the end damn.

@geraldmcgregor8434

7 жыл бұрын

Mungo- Blazzing saddles,camping scene

@weslerat6093

6 жыл бұрын

Let them cheer!

@salfordnick5336

5 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking, let him sing then cheer ffs! Utter cretins

@michaelhez6480

4 жыл бұрын

Agree, Baquett. The little moment of 'awe' would say so much.

@dontshowmyname9561

2 жыл бұрын

Like seriously. It doesn't take a genius to know to wait till the end haha

I have watched paul potts on these videos many times, the audition, the semi-finals, and the Final! I never get tired of it. Paul your Amazing, Humble and an Act of Class! Thank you so much for walking to the place you walked to raise money for Haiti! God gave to you and you give back. I wish alot of people would do this, because if they did we would have a much better world!Teresa from the US

Wish I could mute the audience so I can hear that amazing voice better.

@mgpxl4667

9 жыл бұрын

Illuminalien Mantis Seriously, these damn shows turn up the fake audience volume and the damn audience clips more than they show the performers I can't stand it.

@dbrownick

8 жыл бұрын

Illuminalien Mantis buy his CD's! :)

@cynthiabyers7589

4 жыл бұрын

buy the cd

@sandiwirarahmati9372

3 жыл бұрын

mee too

@stevendale7658

Жыл бұрын

@@dbrownick most people are too cheap ... Spotify lol

WOW!!! It's amazing when someone can convert someone who doesn't even like opera into an opera fan!!!!! Paul you are amazing!!!!!

"I realised i am somebody. I´m Paul Potts.." Which i knew the rest of the world, including me would follow that message.

15 yrs this audition still moves me up&down

I watched his story in the movie "One Chance" tonight and that MADE ME CRY because it's got great true and tough story .... I really hope that all my dreams comes true just like his dreams. Mohammed - Saudi Arabia

@captebbtide

5 жыл бұрын

Ya Mohammed - Inshallah! 🙌

@Abdoabdo-xt9tn

5 жыл бұрын

Me too 😢😢

@jonstewart6941

4 жыл бұрын

Mohammed Alghamdi your dreams will come true! Write them down and every day repeat them as if they have already happened!

@secretsquirrel7374

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

It is lovely and wonderful to see Paul Potts with his gorgeous, god-given voice coupled with his beautiful and humble spirit. It takes my breath away to see such an undeniable display of of God's gifts in this man. How can anyone not be inspired?

I had the privilege of hearing him in person.

I've been watching Paul's career unfold for over a decade and a half now, and it belatedly dawned on me that he wasn't simply getting better: when he first stepped up on the BGT stage, whether he realised it or not, he was stepping through a door, leaving his old life behind, and walking into a new world. He doesn't simply dig down deep into himself when he sings: he seems to surrender himself to his instrument, his talent, and lets it out, so that he's probably as much of a spectator as the rest of us to his own talent. His instinct for beauty is something that goes far beyond raw talent or even words. I've heard a good many singers over the years (classical), and only a handful who had something truly transcendent, that's more then the sum total of its parts. It's an insult to say that this mixture of talent and hard work is god-given. It's the man himself who's something special.

Have watched this many times over the past two years, it still makes me shiver. Something I can't describe, something in his voice, something gets to me everytime. It's a very emotional experience.

10 Years ago, never forget. This Story is amazing.

A star in EVERY sense of the word, and a lovely guy.

Paul Potts is one of the lucky ones to survive the kinds of bullying and hatred many children are subjected to just because he was different in ways I bet his bullies cannot even put into words. It makes me wonder how many victims of bullying never got the chance or simply never tried to succeed because they were so crushed by the experience. Score 1 for a nice guy,

He is so special and so humble,,,very hard combination to find in today's world!

This man and his voice is just amazing. Saw him in concert in Reykjavík Iceland today. I'm deeply touched :D

He said once, in response to the critics, that he "just wants to sing." Let him sing with that beautiful voice and expressive face. The world still wants more of you, Paul!

wonderful personality and someone who's capable of singing with his heart.

Damn eye drops😆! The original and, years on, still one of the absolute best. Brilliantly talented and beautifully modest, Paul. Amanda wasn’t the only one whose eyes welled up👌👌👌

Какие у него грустные и добрые глаза одновременно. И улыбка скромного человека. Поет великолепно.

I'm at a low in my life 14 years after your edition, and I have so much more enthusiasm for my meeting tommorow that can make or break my company, you are so inspiring, thank you

A mobile phone salesman goes opera just amazing no one found him sooner, what a gift 💝

This performance was beyond stupendous! My favorite part of the segment though, is when he says, "I'm Paul Potts." I am so glad that talent wins out.

still Amazing.........played this at my Grandads funeral.......tears tears tears stll...RIP Grandad

Still one of the best ever on any talent show period.

what a lovely man such a gift he has bless you

Absolutely incredible! I am stunned by his magnificent voice every time I see/hear him perform! I can't explain it, but everything just stops when he sings. You're out of this world, Paul! God bless you and your amazing talent! Never stop singing!

Simon:"I don't know what it is about you..." Exactly! Somehow his voice clicks something in heart, stirring emotions and trembling the body. It's like coming from inside, not outside.

Dear Paul, being different means being an original. Thank God you are!

There is and will continue to be great talent in this world,

I saw Paul in Boston within months of BGT. He was fantastic.

An absolute winner,well deserved success, couldn't be happier for Paul and his wife

This is so extraordinary. It's easy to see why the world is crazy about Paul Potts. No matter who wins BGT this year, there's only one Paul Potts.

Thank goodness for that little bit different - the difference was pure musical joy. What a find!

Just watched the movie ‘one chance’ and absolutely loved it

@littlemiss80s88

2 жыл бұрын

Watched it tonight … just magic stuff 🥲

The one's that didn't like his voice only wished they had his voice

"The man who makes even the most hardened criminals in our prisons cry."

There are so many people super-talented that don't open up to others because they were bullied when young, become too shy and unaware of the change they can make, if we could only find it in ourselves to be more accepting, more permisive, to not judge someone by their looks but by their spirit, i'm sure this world would be such a great place to live in!Thank you, Paul! You made me cry again:)

such a lovely character is this a pretty humble young man as Paul Potts is.... Its a true pleasure watch u again and again etc etc....

Paul Potts for 2019 super bowl halftime show

this gives me massive chills from the time he opens his mouth... his emotions make this so thrilling. it is so genuine I eel it from the beginning... and then of course the music was the right choice for his victory song.

Such a beautiful person and so humble too. So happy the he got the chance to change his life. Bravo maestro !

every time I'm feeling down I always watch these Paul Potts vids - amazing!

Watched the Movie last night on Netflix - One Chance- Great Story and Congrats Paul- for NEVER giving up!

His eyes hold so much pain. I cried.

His voice is just.... it's just beautiful. This performance moved me.

I watched the film 🎥 about him. James Corden played him. It was so moving and I will never rest again if I cannot say how well and truly talented this man is. Love his voice. He also sends a very good message. Bullying is not going to win. Well done Paul on your fame and success, which you so much deserve 👏👏👏👄

That's not a talent, that's a gift from God.

@jaber116

4 жыл бұрын

Talent is a gift from God

@rjones6801

4 жыл бұрын

Imagine working for years, decades even, sacrificing so much honing your craft to be the best that you can be. You're up on that stage receiving earnest praise for your efforts, and then God steps in and is like, "Nope, that's me. I did that."

@user-yh3ii8vr5m

4 жыл бұрын

true

@blackbearbear9313

4 жыл бұрын

You know it your right on

3 жыл бұрын

@Richard Jones imagine being so blind and shallow that you are so nauseously engrossed in yourself and the fact it’s all about who I am that you do not realise your God given gifts come from God and bring Glory to God and joy to others, it’s a pretty sickening outlook.

Great for him. I love seeing people like this succeed and overcome all the odds. It gives everyone hope.

The only singer that makes me cry I’m 78 and no one else can do it. Bless you Paul.

He spent many years studying his craft. It shows

This makes me cry for some reason every time. Fantastic voice! The audience loved him here and I do too. I feel sorry for his critics, they cant experience the sheer emotion of the thing.

Love this guy!

It's a shame people have forgotten about talent in our society, people, including me are sucked into this new age of music where the singers and rappers aren't actually talented, but we like them merely because of how the music sounds. However, Paul is an extremely talented individual, Paul you are an inspiration to all of us!

Life tough you to be strong and it made you to be where you are now, I dont know if you have the time to read my opinion about you, but you have inspired so many life since you have become in this world, who knows if you even have saved life too, I got all your cds and I play them as much as I can, God bless you Paul, my birthday is coming on the 5th of September Saturday and I will listening you I will be 81, but as old as I am, my heart has an open space to love you, God Bless you and I wonder how does Mr. Pavarotti feels now about you how good you are RIP Mr. Pvarotti,

Who's here in 2019 ✋

@wasfiaaamer8211

4 жыл бұрын

I just have wach the movie about his life .i mean ..wow 👏

@nonmoh3758

4 жыл бұрын

✋🏽

@Magnum-qf7sc

4 жыл бұрын

i'm

@blissfulcandy9298

4 жыл бұрын

✋

@IRLTheGreatZarquon

4 жыл бұрын

2020 here

God Bless Him..

@valmellor4733

5 жыл бұрын

Lottery

From Houston Texas, USA, i could hear Paul Potts everyday for a pick me up. I got chills when I heard him the first day.

This man has a perfect voice! Beautiful!

As Piers said the programme brings true talents like Paul's to the world. Simon Cowell may have a head and ego as big as a planet but we must thank him for bringing these otherwise uknowns to the masses! I see Paul has cd's out now, superb!

I was 11 when I first heard him sing and the novelty has never worn off. I’m now 24 and still love him. Xx

Look how young everyone is... Paul is more than FABULOUS! He is a SUCCESS Story all way ‘round!

Paul's voice carries you straight into the DIVINE.....'heavenly realm'....truly a very special gift!

This guy is fantastic, he's real talent.

He gives chills what a talent 🤩

One of my favorite arias. Crying still, years later.

Dear Pual, you are the HERO !! Thanks be to god for giving him such a talent and voice.

A duet with Susan Boyle would be MAGICAL

@kp4949

5 жыл бұрын

Their stories are very similar.....

@katendra88

3 жыл бұрын

I think a duet with Jonathan Antoine would be gtrat

@paul-hervepaquet990

2 жыл бұрын

Hey do it 2 yeats lateral...

it's one thing to hear the original song, but this songs goes right into me, just feeling what paul's been through in his youth and everything, and how he's so damn passionate about music, this is the only singer that's actually made me drop a tear.

This performance is absolutely amazing. God Bless you Paul, you are an inspiration to millions!!!!

Such a clean perfect performance!!

That was simply amazing! I love his voice. He is incredibly talented.

A real nice man with a fantastic voice. Long may you go from strength to strength.

You are the most beautiful voice and person since the first time I saw you on AGT. Stay humble my friend.

Вот так просто вышел и порвал зал))) Молодец! Вот он - певец из народа! Браво!

Paul Potts is the most perfect singer ! His voice is soft and strong at the same time, he has the right sensitivity for the songs he sings, he's wonderful, he gives me the goosebumps every single time ! As Simon Cowell says, its magic !

Watched the film of his life so good xxx

OMG, you have brought me to tears yet again!! When my mother passed away, played Time to Say Goodbye, by Andre Bocelli 🙏🙏 I watched One Chance yesterday and absolutely loved your story. Have been googling you all morning listening to you perform 😊😊

you can see the power this music has on him thru hus eyes Remarcable!!!

Fantastic Paul.keep singing.Very proud of you!!!!!!!

This guy made me cry twice in less than ten minutes, he is fucking amazing!

This mans voice gives me goosebumps

There will never ever be anyone as humble , nor talented as Paul Potts on any talent show again 💯💯💯

I get goosebumps whenever he does the booming voice part. wow simply amazing

Paul, your not just somebody-your an AMAZING somebody!!!

This was the first time I'd heard this song. Unforgettable!!!

He is talented, humble, kind, adorable, and a lovely man. He has so many good qualities. Just love him!