Joshua Ledet - "To Love Somebody"

Joshua Ledet - "To Love Somebody" - American Idol: Season 11 - Top 5

[@tiffanylewis3954]

Still watching in 2024? Please tell me I’m not the only one! He should have went ALL THE WAY!!!

[@cynthiacompare6411]

You are not the only One 🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@janellposey1464]

He was robbed!😢

[@tessagill7989]

He is the winner for me

[@zack-nyc]

Top 10 idol Performers of all time. I mean think about it people - legitimate bonafide SUPERSTARS have come from Idol (some not even finale winners) and Joshua is right up there with the best. This is one of my all time faves - and Idol has given us some truly amazing moments. Glad it’s still around and also glad we can still relive some of these from the past. Even if some never have had the careers that they should have, being able to have once in a lifetime performance on the greatest singing “competition” of all time is priceless. No one can take that away from them.

[@Lorenamaysing]

I watch his stuff every couple of months. Watch him when it was airing and could not forget him since. I NEED to hear him for my soul.

[@musiccriticjb459]

12 years later, in 2024, I’m still awe of Joshua Ledet 🤯🥹

[@rathicapalavar6424]

It’s 2023 and Joshua’s performance of all his songs in that performance still gives me the same goosebumps as I had received on his first performance. From his rendition of Jar of Hearts to I’d Rather Go Blind and beyond - I can’t listen to just one song; I’ve got to listen to all❤❤❤

[@chrisbee83]

SAME

[@LetsAvYa..]

Best idol contestant ever… no argument

[@soniadowney7427]

Adam Lambert first

[@LetsAvYa..]

@@soniadowney7427 I think that’s also a solid choice too. Personally I just think Joshua has a more unique voice.

[@dp9963]

@@LetsAvYa..There is NO ARGUMENT. i’m still watching after all these years and i don’t even watch the show lol but i cannot forget. I want to write a song for him one day. The MOST talented i have ever seen on any show tbh. How he didn’t win is just proving it’s not about the best- it’s just who votes. Just nuts. Same way trump got elected lol

[@LetsAvYa..]

@@dp9963 I feel exactly the same. Don’t watch it but could never forget how incredibly talented he was. Never seen ANY panel of judges be so mesmerised…

[@MelanieHoffmann-ud3hy]

why he didnt win! he absolutely deserved!!!!!!!

[@nadinemontgomery1297]

This guy is the best to ever come through American Idol and they have had some awesome voices. He is a male Fantasia.

[@singschauf6298]

The GREAT JOSHUA LEDET! Kisses and Hugs

[@paulorobertosilvasilva8109]

American racism defeated Joshua Ledet, the best of that year. Incredible. A singer who left everyone in awe of his singing. But God is great and must have kept good things for him.

[@iEmmaStyles1]

I've watched all his performance an unhealthy amount of times, to the point where I barely even remember what the originals sound like and instead remember Joshua's renditions. Absolutely amazing.

[@maxramsey7860]

I agree with the person below that day they watch ALL his performances an unhealthy amount Lol.. you can't help but to..i have forgotten too what the original songs are like as think all of his versions are better than the originals..like Jennifer said it's crazy. he's one of the best singers I've heard in a very very long time as I'm not that going. he's an old soul.. he is like Randy said one of the best Singers on any of these shows.. I can't wait for his album.

[@brendaarmywife]

I still do

[@ExitSiign]

@@maxramsey7860 Nothing beats the brotherly harmony, but this video actually brought me to tears. Did this get released as a single?

[@maxramsey7860]

day6 deserve better Agree... i have listen to his rendition of his songs on American idol and I don't remember the original version. His is always better even for a classic like this

[@maxramsey7860]

ExitSiign I don't think it was released as a single

[@robbie0884]

PURE PURE CLASS, THERE IS NO EXCUSE PERIOD THIS MAN DIDNT WIN!! NONE!! SUPERB JOB SIR!!🙂👍

[@jasongwuri2490]

The year Joshua Ledet blew away American Idol with all his performances with standing ovations by judges. One of the best vocalist in Idol history. I still cannot believe he came 3rd. Dont know what America is voting. Year 2012 was Joshua's year! The best vocals hands down. Still watching 2020...

[@pammckenzie1007]

AMAZING - I'm still trying to figure out why he didn't win?? The judges got it right, it's a shame the audience didn't. Gave me goosebumps!

[@whathappensnext2212]

Thank goodness for KZbin, it’s 2022, and this guy sings classic performances. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[@collettestephens1539]

Joshua Ledet was the best singer ever on American Idol and he did not win. He is fantastic!!! He is sooooo Amazing.

[@jenniferking8018]

For someone so young, Joshua has incredible instincts to know when to hold back and when to let loose. He was masterful. If he doesn't make it as a big star, it will not be his fault.

[@barbsehestedt6894]

Joshua Joshua Joshua where are you ? You will forever be my Go To when I’m happy or sad or just breathing!!! I hope you’re having a nice life and still sharing your incredible passion!!! ❤️

[@edmundgodswill8441]

2020 anyone?? I feel sad anytime I remember Joshua didn't win season 11 😥😥

[@sbucy]

I literally just cried watching him sing, omg so much passion 😭 tell me he won his season 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@musiccriticjb459]

Unfortunately he did not. Came in third believe it or not!? Another robbery done by the show runners

[@liviray3532]

This season is when I stopped watching this show. He should've won. He is so good technically, he has a very unique voice and I love it so much. What a talented man. 🖤

[@sapphiqueincarceron4067]

Josh is unbelievable- re listening this in June 2020. I couldn't take music industry seriously after not only that he didn't win but he didn't become a major global superstar. Jimmy truly messed this up. Whether cause he is black or other reason- the world is a tiny bit more dull for not having Joshua Ledet to listen to. I check his performances every now and then and think- it's not too late. All he needs is some good tunes..or some composer that truly gets good music... Hope Joshua finds a way. His voice is too good, his gift too amazing not to be shared with the world.

[@jinxfox1]

I'm never speechless but this guy takes my breath away

[@loob450]

Felt this in my bones 🔥🔥

[@skylin9090]

JOSHUA LEDET IS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lenkaramsay9611]

Joshua we need more of you, Truly great singer. One Love Lady Lenka 🇨🇿

[@robertnorth5725]

some people say 'a person's voice is an instrument'...this mans WHOLE BODY IS HIS INSTRUMENT!!! --INCOMPARABLE!

[@jlynnthomas14]

I remember this i cried it was beautiful raw emotion from him. He really felt this song.

[@mrepic7328]

The judges even said it a couple times that season to him that "its a God gifted talent." Who cares if he didn't win?? At least they know a gift from God is an unmeasurable force. The presence of God was flowing through him to show people how great the sound of heaven can be. Even though he didn't win in the competition, God will reward him with much more.

[@katydidmccarthy1278]

He gives me chills when he sings. He is so amazing!

[@freddiegeyser6534]

WOW!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The best cover version of this song ever ! You go Joshua ! You've got soul and a star is born...Enjoy your journey.

[@jallieb]

How he didn't win still floors me to this day.

[@princewilljonathan9953]

Even me

[@dawanneporee4034]

It's 2020 and I'm still mystified!

[@jlblabanca4740]

He didn't win because he wasn't white with a guitar

[@TheShonuff888]

Im so jealous of his vocal ability, not so much his range but how he can give you chills when he sings.

[@jonetthomas3060]

The way he SANG this song brings me to tears. why he don't have a cd out? he is extremely talented

[@rickydyess8869]

I love this version.. He sang it you hear me!! He should have won

[@maxknebel9926]

All time best singing show performance.

[@leanhquoc3109]

Joshua was like 19 and Jessica was like 16 at this point. And it's like wat the fuck lol. No matter how much the way that I see music have changed. This, the only season of AI that sticks with my childhood is always incredible, they were truly amazing singers.

[@bwalto21]

Exactly

[@ConectMaisWeb]

His existed the possibility to return to live, Michael would say, I want to return like Joshua ... This would be the second perfect chance, wow ... Amazing

[@iLLch4y]

Man i remember watching this back 6-7 years ago and thinking this is the best cover from any reality music show. Fast forward to 2019 and i always come back to this to compare with new contestant over years from all the shows and this is still hands down the best.

[@juliovitolo5356]

The new contestants don’t compare. He is a first class vocalist

[@eijirosensei7637]

2023 and there’s still no one that comes close to him. I thank God I got to witness his anointing in this man, there’s no other explanation for his talent but just an abundance of Gods grace and anointing in Josh being poured out to the world.

[@ajfox84]

His emotion and passion aside, his pure vocal ability is incredible O_O.

[@pumpkin19521]

Ikr words can't even describe how incredibly talented Josh is, he has made it so hard for me to even hav a fav on Idol anymore cuz none of them are really blowing me away like Josh did!!

[@lwandomsichili7354]

Veeluv Franklin omg Veeluv me too, I haven't watched American Idols past the auditions since Joshua.

[@pumpkin19521]

This season was the best, Josh blew me awY every week, no one has done that since, best artist that ever stepped foot on that stage, he has set the bar really high, no one will ever be able to top it, Candice was great, but she didn't even blow me away like Josh did!!

[@pumpkin19521]

Choir / Singing and that is ur opinion, Josh was on a whole new level, than the rest that is my opinion!!

[@danieloloyede8327]

Veeluv Franklin I have to back you on that Jessica is great but she sounds like a lot of soul singers but Josh is very special "Gift from God"

[@mzmaryd6452]

I can only say...AMAZING!!! Lord of mercies! So few people born with an instrument in their throat. Whitney, Patti Labell, Barbara Streisand, Peabo Bryson and Stephanie Mills to name a few and Joshua Ledet. He has the gift.

[@stephanieduncan7840]

one of the best singer, they ever seen and yet he didn't won, very sad

[@MJ-ek6rk]

One of the best deliveries of a track EVER!!!!!!!!

[@omegarussell4017]

It’s really sad how the music industry has turned it’s back on the bless talented Black artist. OBP

[@michaelparris5399]

I been thinking that for years

[@Moormores]

I am not sure we should be allowing these people to judge who and to whom we should listen to. I have always wondered what if Joshua was white with a voice like that... we would have heard about him on Mars.

[@khumomogami3020]

Very sad indeed

[@maryreese3137]

So true

[@helenemcgovern4752]

He is truly everything the judges have said

[@freddiemontanez8461]

The greatest performance ever in American idol. Joshua you are remarkable man. You got a God given talent..

[@DanielVenadjv]

The song was written for Otis Redding to record, but he never got to record it. I believe Joshua did it just like Otis would have done it. That's why this is so good to me.

[@rickydyess8869]

hot to mighty... gave me goosebumps. laudy mercy!! hes gotta voice

[@kvidmaster]

This might be the best American Idol performance ever. Not sure between this and "If I Can't Have You" by Adam Lambert. The emotion, the vocal, everything...just perfect!!

[@Hidaya2006]

JOSHUA LEDETJOSHUA LEDETJOSHUA LEDET!!!♥ ❤ ♥ ❤ ♥ ❤ ♥ ❤ ♥ ❤

[@bakaretomilola1748]

I love this guy's voice . Gosh !!!!! goosebumps all over me this min . ur voice is d best!!!!

[@raybidz7524]

2021 and am still here, amazed by this beautiful talent...! Anyone with me?

[@rosemaryhatchett9694]

I thought the song was lyrically beautiful when The Bee Gees sang it, but it never moved me until Joshua sang it. He took an old Bee Gees song and added a new sound to it, this rendition would attract the 20 somethings and up! He's not a singer, he's an artist and that's so much more. I'm still waiting for your concerts! All good things come to those who wait!

[@bflandragon90]

Rosemary Hatchett Have you heard model Micheal Bolton's version?

[@ruth4062]

End of 2020 - what a year. Still loving this though :)

[@mariabridges6502]

The fact is that the Judges honestly wanted him to win. It's only up to the voting poll. And its predominately people who are not exposed to music like this, just mainstream music, which is sad. My generation is hooked on late 80s to 90s songs to early 2000s. It's sad we cant go back and enjoy these masterpieces . His voice is incredible, and it fully breathes a fresh air to the world of music. With Beuno Mars whose bringing back old school says of singing, I honestly think Joshua really started it all.

[@earthamiller7192]

I love every piece of his music. He is going to Hollywood bring it on. baby boy

[@SakicFreak]

This video still captivates me. His voice is PERFECT

[@markgil400]

his voice is insane! amazing!

[@Danieloloyede]

I watch this performance every day it's timeless

[@brendadouglas4706]

From the first note Joshua takes you on that journey, YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE !!! Anyone anyone who loves deeply KNOWS WHAT ITS LIKE!!! 💗💗💗 BJ/ATL/USA

[@MrRayBnz]

He should have won.

[@daddiesgurl1968]

Ray Ibanez who is the world won? I can't even image a better voice than his.

[@maxramsey7860]

Yes he should have. But a part of me is glad he didn't as he would be restricted like the winners are. Also look how long kelly Clarkson was in her deal 10 yrs and she made almost nothing . Read the fine print to these competition show they make like $14k a year if you do the math.. no joke its like slave labor... this way he can do his own thing.. but i wish he had help from some of the celebrities on the show like JLO that said his voice is one voices she has heard in 50 yrs...

[@betcamus]

Hell yeah!!

[@Krfran14]

Exactly

[@renatareis4635]

For sure

[@callalilyrose]

March 2018 and still watching...captivated...this year's Idol is nothing so far compared to the one that year.

[@CandiceAfterAll]

He really made this song his own. Amazing. Beautiful. He's singing to someone!. Very heartfelt!

[@lafrancesporter4517]

He did that!!!!

[@maryreese3137]

Joshua sings the heck of of this💗💗❤️❤️

[@pumpkin19521]

I didn't even like this song until I heard Josh sing it, he made me love a lot of songs smh!!

[@kiwinaus96]

Haha wow you must really love the pipes on this guy! Seen you on all of the videos I've seen of him haha

[@pumpkin19521]

Bronson Tauakipulu yes, he is amazing, I met him and seen him perform Live twice. He is an amazing person as well as artist, I'm a huge fan!!

[@MJ-ek6rk]

Absolutely have always loved Randy Jacksons comments and reactions to quality artists. Always gets me smiling

[@annetteboyd267]

All I can say Josh is an amazing wonderful singer and when his dad let him sing he ran with it and I'll tell you he's been running well good and well done that fight that great and faithful servant you have been Faithful over the little God has made you ruler over your voice it is so beautiful thank you Josh oh my God every time you seen the hair stand on my head such an amazing wonderful singer thank God for you peace

[@rposterino]

Absolute magic his voice is so good

[@catherineroberts8256]

What a voice he will be going far with his voice,love it.!

[@bigredglass]

This was the season I gave up on idol. I don't know much about the technical side if music but I do know star when I see it. No one that season was on Joshua's level, and there were some of the best ever on idol that season. I never watched another episode after the show he was "voted off". I wish josh had taken a different path to fame other than A I. I think that's why he's not one of the biggest stars out there today. A I works great for some and not do great for others. Artist like josh have a shorter career life span anyway. Every time they perform lime he does, they leave a little piece of themselves on the stage. You can only dump your heart, soul, blood, guts and tears out like that so many times. Anyway, enough of my incoherent ramblings. Still wishing Joshua the best and keeping him in my prayers.

[@Dilyaev]

If Jushua would perform like 30-40 years ago he'd be in michael jackson level of fame.. It's just that today's industry is ruled by 12 years old girls that prefers garbage like justin beiber etc.. The era of real music is over and it's only getting worse.

[@homieea]

bigredglass Me too!

[@bobbiegreen3985]

He got robbed also.I think by J - lo

[@omegarussell4017]

bigredglass I agree with you 100%. OBP

[@khristalkhri8640]

@Stephen S. people have there own style, just like an opinion or personality , you love it or don't , but there will always be fans of his style, old school soul is real music, unfortunately young white America dominates idol.....smh

[@lmgreenwood]

all I can say is LOVE, LOVE AND MORE LOVE!!!

[@ericahammel9592]

My favorite idol performance of ALL time.

[@danieloloyede8327]

keep coming back his voice takes you places :)

[@Lorenamaysing]

I come back at least 1x a year to get the chills.

[@kimberlysnoddy4587]

HE, ALBERT LAMBERT, FANTASIA, ARE ALL IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN.

[@bflandragon90]

Kimberly Snoddy don't you mean Adam Lambert?

[@parsoncalmer2238]

He didn't win American idol, but he won his fair share of recognition.

[@k-cimathuba2091]

In 2019 and ur voice is so amazing, funny how u improve each song u sing and make it ur own

[@RNicolasRuvalcaba]

I miss this cat - watching this with my wifey I jokingly said "He's like a male Fantasia"

[@canon9212]

He may not have won American Idol but he has a "Bigger" future ahead of him. He has laid the foundation so the sky is the limit!!

[@queenhannatu409]

The sky is his starting point.

[@mmarie294]

no words for this amazing talented man.. You are a winner.

[@pamellamarkland6914]

Wonderful , beautiful , fulfilling

[@KourtneyFranke]

Joshua, Its your time to shine, I believe that everything has a purpose its your turn my friend. Stay focus it can be scary out there, but you have your family, parents they will help you.

[@kennapop3]

My favorite Male singer on A.I.

[@daniellepatrice7614]

Randy: Dude no matter how this goes down Your one of the best singers ever on the show !!!! Me: there is no lie ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shiningjewel4034]

Yet we have to watch AI clips to hear it. Sad.

[@donnahaynes]

just love love love love this guy and his singing...wowww

[@dgaller06]

This is by far my favorite performance of his.

[@jeff1281]

A real Winner.......My soul hears him......

[@danieloloyede8327]

I listen to this guy everyday he really blessed my life with his soul thank you lord I am forever grateful

[@pattiwright4509]

I quit watching when he lost

[@DanielVenadjv]

I often wonder when I hear this version if Otis would have sounded something like this, just heartfelt and soulful.

[@apetenabolatako7733]

u are the best in the whole world my brother josh

[@tymaeltuggles3255]

So i just heard the original and was singing it cuz I remembered him do it on this show. Never heard the original but his was wayyyy better lol

[@karengarrett5284]

I still watch this video. Joshua is an awesome singer and performer. Why he didn’t win is mind boggling!

[@aegontargaryen6269]

I don't care he's in a class of his own

[@natanalvesmachado]

the best singer ever !!

[@ipolzaki6314]

2019 anyone? That was awesome.

[@mannysmom]

2020

[@sarawozei5141]

2020

[@kennapop3]

Best season 11 voice for sure.

[@stanleytom9939]

OMG. He should be a global superstar. His a heaven made star 🌟.

[@mthobisimasondo5061]

Awesome voice , perfect delivery of the song ......Where are you Joshua ?

[@chinasau]

Amazing talent!

[@daiohmori6782]

still listen to this in 2019

[@maryjones5218]

He should have won and he should compete on "the Voice."

[@maxramsey7860]

Mary Jones I don't think he can compete on the voice as he got so far on American idiol.. it's a shame. He could win on the Voice

[@maxramsey7860]

Mary Jones Also because he is an artist with his own album represented by a record label not sure he can compete on The Voice. Would be great to see him perform on it or be a mentor🤗😎

[@WeLoveMusic523]

He should be a COACH on The Voice, not a contestant 😊😉 hands down the best, most passionate singer I've ever seen live. 🙌🙌

[@AyaN-th5ng]

amazing singer.

[@robotattack6129]

Incredible that all i can say