Iam Tongi Full Performance & Story | American Idol Auditions Week 1 2023 S21E01

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[@paulorr9262]

This performance just absolutely crushed me. I miss my dad.

[@urbanoutboy]

Same I lost my dad over 12 years ago and it never gets easier.

[@2shadow808]

Same here on both accounts.

[@jonathonmurphy2680]

Me too 😢

[@shelbyserda3657]

I miss mine too it’ll be 19 years march 16th 😢

[@Mrkrosy]

Same here, i lost mine 4 years ago, and still hurts like hell from time to time. especially when i find stunning performances like this one.

[@aguyfromwpg]

The fact he did it that well while holding back breaking down is unbelievable. This kid is amazing

[@maxrameka-vea]

The

[@theysprey7777]

Acting?

[@angelogarcia7602]

Very amazing

[@stellatociel]

Wonderful voice

[@shelleymcgean8414]

Just said goodbye to my husband as he passed at home after a battle with cancer.He is so missed .I sent the original and Iam's version which I preferred to our son's.I hope it will help in their healing too. To all who read this just know,they walk with you still💞

[@eyelean66]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Much aloha to your ohana.

[@aarontomita1850]

I lost my father at 18 and you did good. I have songs that I will carry in my heart everyday that remind me of him

[@adamhumphrey4084]

🤗

[@SeaGrassHunter]

Sorry for your loss😢

[@mandyb0725]

Thank you 💗 I lost my sweet dad to cancer too. They are our angels. Sending love

[@haydeerivera1850]

I have been struggling with brain tumors that are incurable for the past 10yrs & pray that my children feel& deal with my loss the way this loving young man did.

[@keoladedely9132]

🙏🏼

[@natedaniel2200]

I hope you find peace and joy my friend. I hope to see you on the other side.

[@davelee9387]

DYOR and looks into CDS MMS. Not bleach

[@carmensepulveda3443]

You will find happiness on the other side full Of peace and no more pain. I pray that they are comforted in your peace and happiness once you return home ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@elkig.t7380]

I am sorry to hear that :C

[@dannyhinkle1139]

Never heard this song before. I was on tiktok and this audition popped up. I lost my dad on December 30th, 2022. Right before the new year. I’m still crushed. This broke me like no other. I miss my dad.

[@JessByou]

I came from TikTok looking for this video too. I lost my dad last summer.

[@joshtovo7636]

I'm really sorry for you both for your loss 🥀💔😔 God bless you two with all your families 💐❤🙏🏼

[@eliseoalvarado4227]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@eclipsealum]

​@Jessica B I lost my dad 45 years ago when I was a child. A lot of years of pain and this song pulled it out and releas ed

[@FachrizalRizal07]

Yes I came from tiktok too...

[@reyperez2731]

OMG, I'm 62 yrs old & this young man has me crying, missing my own late dad, father-in-law & step-dad. VERY, VERY POWERFUL.

[@MarkSiciliano]

His vocal tone makes this a better version than the original. Great Job !!!

[@peprstepr6790]

Agreed

[@31tmdavies]

I agree

[@TheHasanGreen]

Agrees

[@elanamccullum1677]

TOTALLY AGREE

[@uelesepatuofficial2336]

I'm in agreement

[@Maillady42]

I’m rooting for this young man! Bless him for putting these lyrics out there during such an emotional time.~ His voice is phenomenal!! I miss my daddy still after almost 20 yrs! Tears flowing ~~

[@bushkush808]

This Aged perfectly

[@Imcryptoknight]

I lost my dad three weeks ago and while it happened fast I’m eternally grateful I was able to be with him when he passed. This was absolutely beautiful and touched me deeply ❤ I love you and miss you dad

[@Tumivizion]

I'm sorry for your loss Chris. I lost mine 2 years ago and I kept his ashes until this April where I will reunite with all my sisters in Germany to spread his ashes in the water. I didn't have a good relationship with him, but I learn to forgive and trying to remember the Good Moments.

[@shawnenglish4286]

Love, ChrisKnight❤️❤️❤️ Be well my friend.

[@aradcliff3554]

I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my father to cancer April 2, 2020. This song hits so hard. I feel your pain bro ❤

[@roryoconnell7759]

Better than the original. Getting Israel Kamakawiwo’ole vibes.

[@arionoomallay7341]

James Blunt is better cause He was the first Man sing this song

[@horrortv9425]

Nonsense. James blunt is better

[@shannondelatore5898]

Agreed. I love the cover better than the original.

[@Steveachester]

It's a great version! But nobody can sing it like James Blunt.

[@Derek.Joseph]

“Better” is subjective. I never know why people don’t just say it’s a preference for them

[@auntytupu5650]

Iam, your voice is liquid gold. You’ve made us so proud 🥹 Truly the angels have gifted you 🙏🏾 RR4L

[@makeachoice6439]

RED RAIDERS FOR LIFE!! ❤🙏🏼

[@tauanuumuai4345]

Yesssaaahh!!! You take this show by storm n run with it tokz for you and your father!!! We stand behind all the way!!! HHIIIWWEEEEEKKKKOOO!!! _\,,_

[@lovehappiness7091]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@noblepepple191]

I’m watching all the way from Nigeria! I cried throughout this performance,good job and may your Dad find rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Lord.

[@U.H8]

Sweden 🇸🇪 here and we agree with you 💙👍🏻💛

[@Mathiukhamang05]

The guts to hold back his tears after he spoke out his father's name, that's a grown man right there. Amazing singer! His voice is tender and pleasing to hear.👏

[@calilife805]

Enough to make a grown man cry. Even a man that didn’t know his dad. Wow. Beautiful voice bud ! Your pops is proud !

[@pedrofernandez7298]

Exactly ! Wtf

[@taylorgunkel4745]

Seen this dude on TikTok and KZbin for a while, glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves

[@HenryKryszpin-pb5ev]

Tongi has the voice of an angel! His audition took me back 11 years when my Dad was battling cancer and they told him there was nothing more they could do. He was my best friend and mentor. We came home that night and cried, hugged and had a final drink together. The last days I spent sleeping on the couch next to him keeping him comfortable. I love and miss you Dad! Tongi, you rock!!

[@MrOzzyGuy]

That beautiful raspy tone in his voice is a gift. Amazing performance.

[@anneliolsson31]

👍🌿🙏☘

[@bruceleez5292]

This kid is the ONE. Once every 20 years a song or performance has the power to bring a tear. This is so healing for those of us that never got to heal. It literally lifts any anxiety I have away. I didn't ever think that was possible but this does it. Thank you Iam Tongi for bringing your pain to heal us.

[@wendyhall5055]

Lost my uncle who was my dad in my eyes two days ago. .. crying a river right now. This song was truly beautiful. This young man will go far. ❤️🙏He did chase my monsters away he was an amazing person I was blessed to have him in my life rest in peace 🙏💔💔💔💔

[@feliciano9166]

Stay strong…condolences

[@acbrotherhood7961]

Omg I hope he makes it far in this competition. He made me cry and made me think of my dad who died over a year ago.

[@rawfit4960]

I can’t even watch this without crying like a baby. Wow! Amazing!

[@dogfightersarebitches7311]

This was for all of us who have lost our daddy. Thank you young man..I lost my daddy in 1999, when I was 25.

[@JesseStevenTrumm3992]

I was the same age, way too young

[@dogfightersarebitches7311]

@@JesseStevenTrumm3992 Yes indeed! I was also pregnant with my youngest child.

[@brooklynknightss]

This kid put this song back on the map.... I never heard it before until last night on American idol

[@kahakuza503]

cheee yessah braddah iam! rest in peace to your father hes up there in heaven looking down at you proud of you keep going! represent hawaii proud!

[@lindamin4340]

As soon as he started playing the guitar I could feel it, just this young man’s soul coming through the music❤❤❤❤

[@brucedunn8433]

This is the third time I've watched this and I cry just as hard every time. Brilliant young man full of talent.

[@dumlaowalter]

Every year we have that one video we watch over and over again. 2023, for me it's this video.

[@yerosen6391]

This leaves me with so much tears. It reminded me of my late dad. The dad I didn’t even get to say goodbye, hurts too deep, ,, thank you for the song♥️🫶.

[@stephengriffiths6018]

Didn't get to say goodbye to mine either. He was in a hospice and I was 5 minutes too late. He passed on Friday 13th May last year. That song had me in tears. Very talented, brave lad.x

[@joshtovo7636]

​@@stephengriffiths6018very sorry for ur loss 🥀❤God bless you and family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Mirabel1er]

OH MY GOODNESS I AM LITERALLY CRYING!!! Oh my good God! 😭THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL AND HE SUNG ABSOLUTELY EXTRAORDINARY! I❤IT!!! 💯%

[@daledennis1874]

I have to admit this song had me crying thru the whole thing. I lost my dad 27 years ago. I miss him very much. Thank you for that amazing performance.

[@lyndamurray6600]

This is the best audition I've ever seen. Ian deserves to win the whole competition!

[@explorerseven]

That is what music is supposed to do... touch our hearts. His performance was on point for me in remembering my Dad. His presentation made all the difference in the message of the song. Wonderful.

[@joshtovo7636]

@explorerseven You're so right about this young man with his lovely voice and beautiful song 🎵 and yes,that's what it supposed to be with an emotional feeling,for ur close loved ones who passed 🥀💔 😢 🙏🏼

[@seinipavia6355]

Ofa atu Iam Tongi! Love your performance 👍🤟🏼! Good luck!

[@RetroTechCustoms]

I lost my dad not long ago and he was my very best friend and a example of what a true man should be, this performance brought me to tears, better then the original, I hope with all my heart you get the shine you deserve

[@hellobc3488]

I can’t wait to see my dad again! God bless this child and his family ❤ Amen 🙏

[@Stacyr4567]

Well, that made me cry and he did an amazing job.

[@matdillon702]

WOW!! Amazing Toko 💯🔥🔥 Love and support from New Zealand dox, no doubt the Tongan community here will be prideful and embracing your talent you've shared on blast in the siren speakers haha IFYKYK Tonga to the world 🇹🇴 🙌

[@Polynasian808]

Nothing like our culture and music that unites all us polys and the world. Rooting for you uso! Hoping through all this you and the fam can move back home where you belong.

[@bpswank429]

Tae to the world

[@puletoki9644]

@@bpswank429 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@tabularasa7711]

Iam Tongi, thank you for the gentle way to reflect and mourn -- your talent and heart are in the right place

[@johnhopoate1974]

Damn he’s good and the way he delivered it was crazy ❤️❤️❤️

[@titahsemar]

my father left us in jan27, 2022. i know the feeling, iam. i know the feeling. i love u dad, in every part,rn every way you do. you're my hero 🤗

[@uluwehibradley9044]

Mahalo, Mahalo..😢😢😢Your voice was angelic and hit a spot in ❤, so Mahalo!

[@willmorris4303]

Me and my wife watched this performance last night and I absolutely loved his voice and his story. I wanna see him go far in this competition!

[@billyfischbeck5199]

I came across this last night and have never heard the song before. I lost my dad 8 years ago and this literally broke me. Wasn't ready for this.

[@macielthales]

Outstanding performance. Some people say that singing is about to tell a story in a way that everyone wanna listen. That's the proof!

[@ofafonua1083]

I’ve listened to many reactions to this audition, and have cried each time, and my wife might be thinking I’m nuts, I don’t think I will ever stop listening to this great performance!! Ian Tongi, your great, thanks for this performance, loved it….

[@Amy-yp8mr]

He did an amazing job, dedication to his father. Miss and love you dad

[@ransfordmansoh475]

I’ll never forget this song. I just relate to this song so much. Thank you!

[@melesatini9873]

Amazing!! I felt that song in my soul and your voice is so SOULFUL. What a wonderful tribute to your Dad. 'Ofa atu and am rooting for you but regardless, you have touched so many hearts with this song and I know your Dad is smiling down from heaven on you with so much 'ofa.

[@frankrodriguez5202]

Damn....I tried to hold back the tears.....but it got me. Great performance 👏

[@HowardcarinoMusic]

Oh, before they turn off all the lights I won't read you your wrongs or your rights The time has gone I'll tell you goodnight, close the door Tell you I love you once more The time has gone So here it is I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away

[@simonvilla9584]

Thank you .

[@corporalbrig]

Beautiful tribute to Rodney. Blessings to you Togi. Tamasi’i Aupito!

[@harveyreynolds7108]

I come back to this every so often, not out of loss but because it’s so powerful and I love the performance

[@lorispicer2498]

Wow... I was in tears, like most people who listened, I'm sure. It's amazing that he managed to get through the song.

[@comicdogz6650]

Ya i lost it. I miss my dad everyday and this just broke my heart.

[@cpesq.5884]

My father passed in 2011 I feel this and now know about a great song by James blunt hope he wins it all

[@kat3462]

Did this song Island Style way this version just took this to another level of how much you love ur parent/parents and how you miss them so much forever. He sang to his Dad and all the others in heaven. I hope u can tell more story through your voice.

[@elisa4858]

Bless your heart that was beautiful. Your Dad is proud of you and will always be with you. Carry the good memories in your heart. Give yourself time to grieve and heal a little. An actor on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon said something so true, when you lose a parent the axis of the Earth changes and will never be the same again. I lost my mom and I believe that is a description that covers it all. Don't let anyone tell you they know how you feel or how or when you should get over it everyone Grieves deeply and differently. Stay strong. something

[@ItzShowTym]

Bawling my eyes Beautiful voice. Make 808 proud Go get em 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 KAHUKU homegrown cheeee

[@petehercus2393]

Wow that was moving …. Great performance, great voice …. I hope you go all the way Iam.

[@robertwilkinson8198]

I miss my Dad even after over 10 years he was the most amazing man and a great example of how a father should be , My heart goes out to this guy love and respect to you ❤️

[@Tumivizion]

This is the song that I was looking for. My dad died 2 years ago and we never said goodbye.

[@mandyb0725]

He lives in your heart forever. So does my dad🙏♥️

[@dillonconnely669]

He absolutely killed this performance!!! Awesome job!!!

[@andreatrujillo5491]

WOW IAM! 😲 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE, MOVING AND BEYOND BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE! WISHING YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS IN EVERYTHING YOU CHOOSE TO DO. ❤ 👏 👏 👏 👏👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏👏 👏 👏 👏

[@elizabeths.l5253]

Aww, love it so much I couldn’t stop crying!

[@MrGreenLeather]

Lost my dad in my arms. 6 years ago, I still suffer from CPTSD every day cause of it.... thanks so much for this audition and bringing this song to my attention.

[@teeel8033]

His beautiful voice and heart did me in. This is better than the original. Bless you, young man, and wishing you a career in music.

[@brothernanchannel5500]

This boy is really have a magnificient voice and he sang truly from his heart..You make me cry boy.Luv you and hope you gonna be a new 2023 American Idol..Will follow your journey after..by the way i'm not even know this beautiful song and melody

[@elainesalvador8011]

His voice is phenomenal 💕💕love this rendition of this song,

[@gracetutt768]

I loved his performance. Had me in tears it was just beautiful.

[@marioslife8079]

Lost my dad recently, this hit me harder then a Crack pipe ...and now I'm fuckin crying before work lol beautiful song, truly felt this guy's pain, so hard to even talk about my dad without tears, beautiful song beautiful voic...RIP DAD

[@magalivega4239]

Lord.... I feel his pain lost my mom last year .... I am broken and heartbroken. I feel everything he is feeling.😭💔

[@s197david9]

I miss my Dad so much he passed away at a young age he was only 60…crazy how time flies May 7 will be 4 years that he left us 😞 February 20 was his birthday he would of been 64 I wish I can say it will get easier but it only gets harder I miss my Bestfriend my dad every single day!! Beautiful song and performance 😞

[@brandonholliday9520]

God bless this man I couldn’t even imagine losing my father…. Beautiful song

[@hayleyakerstrom7103]

My dad is still alive and he’s one of my best friends. This audition made me sob. He has a such good tone to his voice. So sweet. 😢

[@jenniferjaymorton1309]

Just beautiful, so pure and I’m in tears

[@SuperMan-xr6iv]

I miss my late Dad too. My Dad introduced me to Music / Guitar. Thanks Dad, see you again some day

[@geraldilo9510]

I miss my dad... Loved the performance, can't stop listening to it.

[@BeeBombard]

This guy deserves everything he gets. Bravo 👏

[@davidlaltlankima7215]

I remember my dad who passed in 2021,Nov 27..its been 1 and half year since he left us..when i listen this song and his performance..I'm definitely in tears😭😭The song is about my dad and mine too..

[@yolandaharrison3894]

Standing obeytion 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯 I am very proud of you young man he's smiling down from heaven

[@yemarican]

I dont care how many times I practice in order to perform an emotional song like this (in front of people) there is no way I can do that... my emotions will destroy my vocal cords and my hands will no longer function accordingly. I give this guy so much credit for his courage in overcoming all of the above.

[@carbievelez8352]

Besides the amazing voice this guy can fkn play! 👏👏👍🔥 Your dad is def proud!

[@helenroman6422]

I lost my dad it's been 25yrs and I miss him still.I cant stop crying.

[@lolared3231]

I do not understand how he sings so clearly while holding back tears…. He got me in tears 😭😭😭BEAUTIFUL SONG

[@itsbayside6802]

theres some people who when they sing and play hits, and this guy hit for sure.goodluck to him.

[@professorfeathers9331]

I lost my father 6 years ago, i thought i'll get used to the feeling and it'll lighten through the years, but damn still feels the same the day we lost him. this hits hard.

[@philmuller2656]

42 years since mine passed and it still hits hard

[@JesseStevenTrumm3992]

6 years for me too, I felt this

[@eduardfernando6700]

My father has just been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer.. At 86 years old I only wish he could stay strong and conquer all the pain.. I love my father so much.. I'm just not ready to lose him.. 😢😢😢😭😭

[@josephaylward6080]

GODBLESS this Young man i feel his pain I lost my Dad in 2004 and o mydoiever Miss him

[@Mamabearpucci]

Wow! You made me cry and I felt all your emotion! Sorry about your dad!He is looking down and I’m sure very proud of you! Keep singing your amazing

[@fastlanegarage5426]

Good lord this is a heart wrencher. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@juliefitzsimons7492]

Just brilliant! Gets my heart every time I listen, and that's every day!!! 👍👍👍😁😁😁😁👏👏👏👏

[@standreou77]

James Blunt should be proud of this version of his beautiful song... amazing 🙂

[@ThaddeusVilain]

This kid's emotion is soooooo raw....woah

[@6denashi608]

Makes me wish I was still in Seattle. I feel like this young man sings what's in his soul, and what's there is goodness and genuine love for his family.

[@scottb734]

I am speechless...so beautiful.

[@beautahfulbees]

That was so beautiful!! 😭❤️😭❤️

[@vanessanunya1642]

Made me tear as I miss my dad so much 😢

[@luisleyva2248]

Love seeing young talent absolutely smash their opportunity and shine bright.

[@Crossedpurposes]

Wow! I cried, rewatched it and cried again. Great feeling and emotion in that voice.

[@pastamethis]

love the song and love the guy's vibe. Wish him the best