Collabro - Richard Hadfield singing Empty Chairs at Brighton Rock Choir

[@julieh9656]

Richard, you should be on Broadway. What an amazing voice! Gives me joy to watch you.

[@Seascape721]

This guy is the whole deal: great voice, great projection and spot on theatrical delivery! Well done, Richard!

[@weedermann]

THIS dude has jaw-dropping range. When he sang the "money note" of "Bring Him Home" on Britain's Got Talent, i teared up in shocked surprise. FANTASTIC voice.

[@jean-marieguillaume1122]

Merveilleuse voix repérée avec Collabro......

[@jean-marieguillaume1122]

Merveilleuse voix repérée avec Collabro......

[@ozzlin2147]

his voice is so soothing and not forced, sweet and tender...

[@ginaspud1]

Richard I saw you busking and I knew, I soooo knew you where better than the street life. YOU are amazing, I wish you all you wish yourself and more. May God bless you in all you do xxx

[@tonyshrubsall8345]

By far the best male voice I have heard in a long time.

[@cmf4321]

His voice is perfection. Perfect pitch and absolutely mesmerizing to listen to. Love, love his delivery of this song. Beautiful:-) I've listened to this video so many times. Keep coming back to it...

[@jakesbel8237]

+Carolyn F. He just makes me melt into a puddle of the water. #WeLoveCollabro #WeAllGoCollabro

[@jamilitoramozo7485]

Richard stood out from the group Collabro.. ive admired his voice even before he join collabro..hope he succeed in this tough career of opera music.. with a touch of Pop style

[@suzannebenz8928]

Wonderful! Richard. I am so sorry you could not stay with Collabro! Keep growing. You will do fine!

[@BLCdale]

No doubt one of the best in a long time, Richard is a sensational singer, Collabro was great but he could, at times "carry the show" as the old saying goes. I wish him a great solo career.

[@enlighteneduk]

Thank goodness Collabro won BGT!! They so deserve it, such a glorious sound!! Cant wait for them to produce albums!!

[@lojykamel6645]

Still listening to this two years later. What a beautiful talent.

[@EvaHenriksson]

Still LOVE this interpretation! And now I know you are on your own... All the BEST OF LUCK Richard! The best voice of Collabro is gone! :-D

[@dalil1302]

What a nice voice! I really like his voice , very unique

[@porschemusical2510]

I never get tired of playing this over and over again.

[@treehorndogsbody]

The voice of a star on the way to super stardom with his fellow stars in Collabro. I see all the boys having solo careers in the years to come. Thank you Richard for sharing you stunning voice. I said you would win after watching your first audition.

[@vickihunt8988]

I agree with you.

[@carolkunowski]

Incredible voice Richard could listen to you all day

[@Jake92574]

Beautiful! His mum must be so proud. Best of everything Collabro!

[@tidalpool1]

I rarely purchase music, I usually catch as catch can. I heard this magnificent voice and it touched parts of me I had forgotten, dreams, anticipation, joy. I am now on a hunt to buy everything he has ever participated in.

[@thangvuong9196]

Definitely the best singer on Collabro by far. He has a maturity in his voice the other 4 can't touch. He is capable of a solo career if he ever chose to.

[@gloriakoch4242]

He did choose. Where is he now in 2020? He left the group after they won BGT. He wants to sing swing, like Frank Sinatra, but his voice is better with this kind of music. You don’t have to understand the words. He just opens his mouth and golden tones come out.

[@carrolbronson9437]

Gloria Koch .. I ran across him about 3 weeks ago , late June 2020, on Instagram. He was doing a song a day for 100 days ( for cv shut-ins) and he was wonderful. He mentioned his swing bang and other gigs but Covid had everyone shut in so entertainers are out of work. Collabro also is on Instagram. I love them as a 4 piece but Richard added a richness to their sound. In my opinion, It took them a little while after Rich left to get their beautiful sound but they are doing great .....except for this awful virus.

[@yogajedi3337]

I checked some of his singing. I think he would do best as a singer in musicals as he is allround but not as solo, he lacks the edge in an own style.

[@kutsukosl]

I wouldn’t say by far. No denying he has a beautiful voice but all the different tones from the five made them wonderful together as a band

[@janesimpson4477]

oh my goodness - what a wonderful rendition of an amazing song. next stop for collabro ---- world domination! richard you are truly superb!

[@helmitpeak]

Excellent, excellent, One of my favorite songs, he did it beautifully.

[@naughtyminx65]

Collabro's Richard...What a beautiful voice ..simply beautiful

[@jeanpowell2982]

I am so taken by the talent of these guys. I would love to see them in the States.

[@xExpressUrSelfx]

Yes please! I'm from the States too (Pa) and I wish they would come over here. They are incredible! Maybe after they settle everything and get their album established.

[@karencahill638]

They are great. I would also love to see them. From Boston Mass.

[@pearljoslyn9947]

They need to come perform in NYC so I can see them!

[@xExpressUrSelfx]

I'd love that. I think they should come to NYC.

[@karencahill638]

Pearl Joslyn From NYC to Boston. Love Them.

[@JacquelineRoulette-ul7qz]

What an incredible voice. You give me chills when you sing.

[@KayKay2k9]

I don't normally comment on youtube videos, but I just had to express how much I enjoy this guy and the whole of collabro, they are absolutely fantastic, very talented group of guys, who've brought justice to the songs from les mis which is one of my favourite musicals

[@sarahsproul9329]

His voice is honestly one of the most beautiful I have ever heard. SOMEONE GET HIM ON BROADWAY OR THE WEST END NOWWWWW

[@stormhockey1979]

I could watch this over and over... He is simply stunning!!! Goosebumps xx

[@SimplymeXD]

He's so good! I think he should be in a musical movie or something.

[@EmbraceTheInevitable]

This guy is incredibly great

[@gloriawilson348]

everyday i open his video and listening ,crying to his amazing voice,collabro will go so far ,godles

[@momforpeace]

What a beautiful voice! What a handsome man! Such a gift!

[@jamilitoramozo7485]

My fave Collabro Richard ..way before he joined collabro i already admired this KZbin sensation guy who sang on the streets with his own karaoke... i truly admire not only his talent in superb voice range but also his perseverance to succeed in life.. his collabro exposures advanced him to the next level and i truly wish for this guys success.. he deserves it ... even one of the judges in BGT commented he had a beautifull voice of all...

[@jiphoto2]

Congrats to Collabro on winning BGT! teared up as they performed Stars in the final it was incredible.

[@ambergrant5556]

Oh my gosh! This is the best version of this song I've ever heard!

[@jeancartwright301]

I have hears this song sung by various people over the years, but I have never heard anyone sing it better !! Wonderful.

[@kailepeterson636]

You go Richard! Gave me goose bumps.

[@patriciaharman2212]

Richard has a really nice voice. I see him being another great voice much like John Owen Jones as he grows in his talent. He sings beautifully.

[@paulineclaxton1825]

I loved his version of the song ,so derp and haunting,it gave me goose bumps ,

[@poppymouse]

So beautiful. I picked him out as the most accomplished singer in the band. Whether Collabro make it or not this guy has a rosy future on the stage, he'll be snapped up.

[@hannahbanyard5595]

Bloody amazing.. I cannot stop watching this!!!

[@Benjaminwolf]

Really a joy to listen to his voice.

[@sylviagriego2186]

What a rich, soulful, expressive voice. I would love to hear him sing "They Call the Wind Mariah" from Paint Your Wagon.

[@jeannedunn6241]

Richard. I love listening to this you were the heart of collabro

[@carolpodolski5783]

He is wonderful.

[@fireflysean]

An incredible talent, and a lovely guy as well. In an incredibly hectic week for Collabro, Richard took time out to come along and see our choir rehearsal, and sing for us. Richards mum is a member of the choir :) Collabro will go far.

[@Lukynoable]

and...they won the whole thing :)

[@scottie123462]

Thanks for sharing this and he comes across as being a really nice genuine guy.Great voice and such a range as well.

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

As Scottie said, thank you for sharing this, Sean. Richard has a magnificent voice.

[@jakesbel8237]

fireflysean His voice is so amazing and so much in control. Just you wait until he peaks in about 10 to 15 years. No one will be able to hold a candle to him. I'll spent most of my life in or listening to music. His voice is so rare and I heard some great voices.

[@jakesbel8237]

My only thing is breath support on some of the softer notes or end of a phase. But I think eating before a show doesn't help. Difference in times maybe, I was taught never to eat 4 hours before singing; it was steak, dry potato, salad with lemon juice. Then just black coffee or tea, lemon and honey. Maybe a piece of beef jerky a hour before. He is improving daily.

[@gloriawilson348]

omg richard hadfield you made me cry with your wonderful voice singing the song empty chairs and empty tables,love it

[@beverlystiles9224]

Wonderful performance. I wish you much success on your sole career. You were wonderful with Collabro. Your voice will be missed.

[@julieh9656]

He is so good! So glad to enjoy his God-given talent.

[@carlmism]

So glad to see GREAT TALENTS DISCOVERED.

[@miguela.portocarrerom.9629]

A leading voice! Perhaps a new Valjean? Heartreaching performance.

[@LadyizeLadyize]

Thank you, fireflysean, for sharing this with the world. What a thrill it kust have been for you to meet him and then watch him win. You have given us one more reason to love Collabro.

[@SamWardman1]

simply stunning!

[@marksmangaming2338]

Ive absolutely lost count the amount of times I've played this. Fantastic!! just wish I was there at the time!! :-(

[@giuseppesarto3657]

I never understood why BGT told Collabro that the small blonde was the lead. To my ears, there were Two leads, Two pillars to this group who carried the operatic sound the most, Jamie and Richard. And they used to stand one at the left and one at the right, literally and metaphorically the pillars. So heartbroken that Richard is no longer there.

[@kamui3477]

+Giuseppe Sarto Jamie and Richard were the pillars of singing ability, but it was Matt who had excellent star characteristics. Collabro without Richard is very lonesome.

[@giuseppesarto3657]

Kamui I do agree with that. He shown more. The other two guys were low-key. I guess I appreciate that subtlety. And that talent was more important to me than the charisma.

[@balletmom123]

I love listening to him sing............Which they could come to Portland, Oregon, USA. What a group of talented young men......Thank you for sharing your gift...I listen to you guys several times a week. God Bless

[@geraldskey1524]

I am fascinated by the human voice as an instrument. I get tired of "screamers" who attempt to achieve a range that is quite beyond them. Perhaps it would be a stretch to say that outside opera I have never heard anyone with such a fantastic instrument as Richard Hadfield, but not much of a stretch. I first saw him when he was a member of Collabro and from the first notes, it was as clear as could be that his was "the voice" of the group and I recall thinking to myself, "I wonder how long he will last with that group." Unfortunately, and despite talent, the musical world also depends on "promotion". While I respect anyone's admiration for an iconic figure, Frank Sinatra is a strange choice for him. HIs voice is nothing like Frank's as Richard's voice is something of a once in a lifetime asset. For those who happen upon this comment and have never heard him, you have a treat in store. For those, like me, who are already captivated, I can only hope that he finds a way to the great music loving public and the correct musical area where we can all celebrate his instrument.

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

I was surfing on KZbin videos and saw your audition for Britain's got talent. Tbh, my expectations were the same as the jurors', but, by God, you are all the real deal. The timbre of your voice is wonderful and soothing. I wish you a long and happy career in music, so that you yourself may take delight in delighting a large audience.

[@janicemcvey214]

Absolutely beautiful.th for sharing.

[@momforpeace]

Such a beautiful song sung by a beautiful man! Incredible voice!!

[@august2776]

Collabro is not the same without you!!!!!!!!!

[@wohdinhel]

I could watch this man sing les mis for weeks straight serenade me with your sad french revolution stories richard

[@colinstokes7972]

comgratulations from australia what a great surprise male group go for it guys you deserve it

[@suehatch7508]

Beautifully sung Richard.

[@garycornett894]

How an someone be that luck--looks like him and a great voice as well--then lets not forget his nice bod---what a total man! Did I mention that fantastic voice

[@margueritepeel6442]

just discovered this group.....outstanding.

[@calaf1816]

I see one big bright STAR.

[@charlenejo2490]

Wow...that was...amazing!

[@jinkertsun]

I wish I could sing like Richard. The market has a place for Collabro that's for sure.

[@kerlymartinez2833]

Such an amazing voice.... I just found out of you and collabro and havent or cant stop listening. Is almost 2 hours now. Thanks for such a beautiful time. Greeting from Honduras, Central America.

[@syamean]

What an amazing voice! Awesome!

[@0314YT]

I love this guy, he is amazing!

[@nomaboy15]

That was really very soothing and beautiful.

[@The4thSoprano]

His voice is so gorgeous and expressive. How it is that he and the other guys in Collabro went so long without getting paid to sing for a living is beyond me. Thank you so much for sharing this! 'Empty Chairs At Empty Tables' is one of my favorite songs from the entire show, and Richard is now in my top 5 favorite performers of it. (This list also includes Ramin Karimloo, Hadley Fraser, and Lea Salonga, so he's in good company. LOL)

[@karencahill638]

Alfie Boe can also be in that list of great performers. They are all great

[@DAS1962]

I hope they make it. Ironically, thanks to the likes of Simon Cowell and others who have flooded the market with badly sung pop the last 15 years, many with real voices and talent have missed out. I really do hope they make it.

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

David S So do I, David. This is the stuff which should be successful not the formulaic 'color by numbers' rubbish which masquerades as music today.

[@sarahheales7323]

I could listen to you all day.

[@gloriawilson348]

I can't stop listening this song.what a lovely voice you have richard.love you and collabro boys

[@pauld5328]

There are a lot of people that have incredable voices out there. Collabro stumbled onto a special blend that made them special. I cannot beleive they abandon that magic so quickly.

[@rosroble6061]

Kisses from Perů. His voice is amaizing. I love it.

[@torona11]

OMG!!!! incredible!!!...gorgeus!!!....kissies from Argentina!!!

[@lynnebainbridge7732]

I'm in love, Richard is so amazing.

[@popazz1]

Right from their 1st appearance on BGT I could hear he had the most powerful vocals out of all the guys,& that's NOT a reflection on the others.I suspect it won't be long before he's asked to go it alone which wouldn't be a bad thing for him or the other 4.They're remarkable as a quintet but this young man could make it equally big on his own,if this is what he chose to do.

[@myklehall3895]

I only found call abroad 2 weeks ago have bought both albums and watch your performances on bgt. Richard when you stepped out and started singing I knew the music world would never be same and I hope the news I heard on May 31st 2016 will not come to fruition you and your band are now owned by the world and are loved Work It Out Boys

[@markstapleton5826]

This is a real voice !

[@CharlesNewton-xq1hb]

Richard you're sounding great as allways.😊

[@r3830]

No doubt - a marvelously talented man.

[@ScenesTV618]

Well don Richard keep it up

[@richardhadfield2712]

Haven't looked at this for a long time and can't believe the amount of views and support it has received! Thank you so much for all your kind words. If you like what you hear go head over to my channel and subscribe. Lots of exciting stuff about to happen in the next few months!

[@thejayestjay]

We would love an album version or even more videos on your channel :)

[@CaptainCardsworth]

+Richard Hadfield If that's really you buddy words don't do your performance justice. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheGaloof]

+Richard Hadfield Your amazing big guy. Love the band. Glad you guys found each other!

[@senorgato70]

+Richard Hadfield Absolute perfection. Not a note off key and perfect emotion.

[@thordurstefansson2964]

+Richard Hadfield Honestly it doesn't have nearly the amount of views it deserves, your voice is perfection! The emotion that goes into your performances are unreal. Good luck with everything in life dude, hopefully I'll see a lot more of you in the future :)

[@CharlesNewton-xq1hb]

You were my favorite on BGT. Wishing you the best.😊

[@livaro48]

I've seen "Les Mis" twice, and I tought it was a dull song. But with this my heart melted... now It's my favourite, so heartfelt. I'm into tears every time. Hope It's on there CD. I have pre-ordered it.

[@boojay111]

stunning talent, I hope he enjoys Collabro for a while gets experience and then off on a solo career there ain't nothing going to stop him

[@blg2d]

So talented! This song and his beautiful voice!!! Wow!

[@frauneubauer1421]

great! I Love him, even when I'm 61... Age doesn't matter

[@sarahheales7323]

Fingers crossed he will get snapped up to sing and play in Les Mis the next Marius. Absolutely stunning, pitch perfect voice. He has wonderful expressions aswell. A natural

[@Sidleylady]

This is so beautiful it made me cry!!

[@sunnydays2012]

Great voice and what a great guy he must be to take time out during a hectic week at Britain's Got Talent to go along and sing for his mums friends. Hopefully with a better fashion sense there will be an amazing career ahead of him all around the world.

[@danielbrosky]

Nice comment, until the catty-claws came out at the end. Really necessary?

[@kylesflak]

A beautiful voice. truly.

[@Jokesaside99]

Oh boy what a voice cannot wait to see them in concert

[@raymonddaubney3612]

I didn't know he had such a lovely voice and such range. I hope they come down under.

[@arlenedeborahdeleon2460]

the best among the rest. love your voice...soothing and...oh just love

[@susanheywood3712]

Superb !!!!!!!