Iam Tongi What A Wonderful World Full Performance | American Idol 2023 Judges Song Contest Top 10

[@laarhylias]

His dad was right when he said he was meant to sing ❤ he’s already America and Hawaiis winner

[@Cee-jr7pc]

Not every day, a guy can bring so many people back to a show that most of us stopped watching. You are truly special. It also proves that America wants more. They see past all the glitz and glory. I see you on a huge stage. When you win, make an album that is only YOU because that alone brought us to you 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@melissaf7807]

Yes this!!!

[@killergma]

So true!! He’s the only reason I watch

[@puananihoku7302]

@@killergma me too!

[@Cheo_21]

Very True .. Only reason I watch let’s go brother bring it home ❤

[@gloriadulawon8314]

❤❤❤

[@cynthiagrimaldo6562]

I'm 66 yrs old , if the good Lord sees fit for me to leave now , I would leave happily knowing I've heard the most , humble , caring , lovable , outstanding young man. He is a true blessing in my life. I'm hoping with prayers his life will be filled with the good lords blessings. And always GOD FIRST !! 🙏🙂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GanjahMacK]

For 4 minutes and 56 seconds, we were all in a wonderful world❤️

[@smtoki]

For sure ❤❤❤

[@jillAkana]

A beautiful rendition!! Go Iam! You made Iz proud!

[@EvilJester119]

I was thinking the same thing. Not just Israel but Iam’s papa is dancing on a cloud.

[@francescacastiglione7094]

So true! Iam is amazing and hope he takes the win!

[@beckyc1904]

@@EvilJester119 omg I’m crying😭 so true

[@juliecolemannelson6849]

But i like that he is not Iz. He is his own person, which i am glad for that. I love Iz, but there can only be one. And now there is only one Iam

[@brookelarson8645]

Iz is looking down smiling! 😊❤

[@jakemorrison548]

I’m a 53 year old man and I think I’m gonna cry when he wins. Man…I cried with his audition.

[@shawnoconnell2270]

I’ve watched this kid’s audition about 50 times and I cry every damn time. It’s amazing. As a father it strikes hard

[@anto096]

I'm with you Mr. Morrison...I too will cry❤❤❤😂

[@odagreat22_7]

I’m 44 crying every time I hear him sings, he touches my soul 🙏🏼 thank you IAM im rooting for you brother 💯💯

[@mander40101]

If he does Over the Rainbow, I'll completely lose it, and if I die, I'll die a happy camper. Iam can do no wrong. So special. I'm glad they actually talked about his voice and how and why it and he are so special.

[@diazjr1975]

Same here!

[@stantheroyman]

Trust, theyre saving that for the finale

[@Nandos14]

Hopefully 🤞🏽

[@Simaq7]

That makes the two of us. I just can't wait to hear him sing that song. That voice is so golden. That song so good

[@sanitavaenuku1513]

Me too 😭😭😭❤️

[@monicabrooks7251]

When this Kid sings it brings me in tears. I Love Iam Tongi.

[@fofoganiumata]

That katy Perry comment "When you win" and the kid is still unfazed by the monstrosity of emotions that his singing does.. He is so humble❤❤ Team Iam Tongi

[@albertareid8850]

❤OH my good GOD That was AWESOME ❤

[@debbiebeaulieu6787]

Yes, 'when you win' hint hint everyone can see it in her eyes it is the IAM TONGI show, love it ❤️

[@lcleota]

🥺🥺🥺💙🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@duck4389]

She really said "WHEN you win.." Not even an "if" haha

[@fofoganiumata]

​@Duck it's all still a competition....and as long as he stays true to himself and keeps his faith he will go a long way.

[@katiejaneofficially]

Goodness, we are all so proud to hear you, to know you in the 3 minutes you sing to us. I close my eyes and imagine your Father standing with you, harmonizing, smiling. You are loved Iam

[@maharlikapinas7538]

I love you katie

[@nawairianto]

I just wondered.... He always choose the right song in the right mood to everyone.... And despite the fact that he has chance to win... He enjoys every moment in the competition.... What a spirit... Love him

[@vaa7514]

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE. All the screaming, clapping and shouting amounts to nothing if you don't VOTE

[@pinaydavao93]

While his sang this song. Im having tears 😢 😢 is our favorite song of my late husband. Hoping you win this competition. God bless you.

[@eleanorchin601]

Such a humble and incredible talent . Yes Katy , "the world is a better place because he is in it " Sang with haunting beauty !

[@LaLa-xh7bz]

This comment I ❤

[@emajacobsws]

Iam's rendition paid homage to Louis Armstrong and Iz and in his own rendition. Congratulations on making it to the next round, Iam!!❤️💯

[@TennesseeYaya]

Nobody in the whole world like him!! Touches the world’s soul!! He can sing anything!

[@BeccaPickles]

If he doesn't win Idol, there is no justice. So smooth, instincts that you just don't hear in many singers, incredible talent. Just love him.

[@virtualtourmaps]

He is raw, real and has a pure soul. I agree & heart hiim so much!

[@aaralynhall]

Sometimes not winning ends up being the better deal for a lot of idols… but he does deserve to win for sure!

[@BeccaPickles]

@@aaralynhall agreed. Either way, his life will never be the same.

[@chaystafari3228]

If u grew up in Hawaii you’d know there’s many that sing like him. But it’s good for the world to see the talents of Hawaii . Hope he wins and island music will rise!

[@augustatennison7823]

He won!

[@deehouston9098]

I don’t think he realizes just how incredible he is ❤

[@ibringtherain7669]

He does, just humble young lad going about his business the only way he knows how too. Doesn’t need the lights and all that other stuff. His guitar and talent alongside our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ equals 🔥🔥🔥

[@wxkat]

His dad told him he was an incredible storyteller, but I don’t think he really believed it until his audition and subsequent performances.

[@litttleprincessdi15]

This young man has the biggest heart and it shows through anything he sings. His dad is smiling through Iam in heaven. This kid's voice touches my soul even more. I recently lost my daddy also and Iam has let his daddy sing through him with such a great big passionate heart. Thank you Iam you won ai already in most of all of our hearts and souls. Keep up the great work. God bless you. ❤❤❤

[@yourpallie]

Iam's voice is so soothing and genuine...the love just flows...he is a gift

[@Sayaka25]

I was going to make a similar comment, I thought of the word "soothing" because of the peace I feel when I listen to whatever song he sings. Thank you

[@manakamoto3733]

🥰😍😘 Alu aiii Iam!!!! Ofa atu from Seattle ✊️🙌👏💪🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

[@Unphaz3d13]

I'm routing for this kid so hard!!! From his first audition to now. To see his growth and his story....he deserves the world! Go get em Iam!!!!

[@cheers1061]

💯 All the way!

[@kathyhand1661]

I too have also been rooting for him from the beginning,he Is amazing

[@prof.victormartins7762]

Damn...tears just build up in our eyes when this dude starts singing, don't them? Just wow...

[@joyceteofernandez-qd7hf]

Ugly crying rn😭...Iam you make this world wonderful. Thank you❤️

[@kaulana764]

Maaaaan!!!! This kid needs to win. His heart and soul is seen in every song he sings.

[@mjblue84]

Tears, tears, and more tears. You have a special gift Iam. Keep your humility and your personality. That's what makes you even more special.

[@MrUnearthly]

He is winning this!!! He is the embodiment of tone, emotion and purity when singing!! ♥

[@roguelifesaints]

IAM Tongi..Magic! All my votes for him. He makes me so Happy & Peaceful. Thank You!

[@vaa7514]

People who says nice things about him must put your money where your mouth is and VOTE VOTE , VOTE.

[@leslieburleson1631]

All the things music is supposed to do, He's an angel❤

[@paulamarie43]

Peace and Joy

[@lynx40forever76]

Every time he sings I get goose bumps he is so good. His voice is so smooth, pure, he is amazing. He has to win this.

[@hulagirl4549]

Totally agree

[@krissaxon46]

I do too, he brings such joy, peace and love!

[@ruthvillalva5180]

This young guy is a WONDERFUL SINGER HE SINGS WITH SO MUCH FEELING 👏👏👏

[@rickjanuszkiewicz9901]

Iam GOD gave you this amazimg gift your voice for a reason !!! You are a beautiful person and you know how to use his gift !!!

[@claram4983]

Iam Tongi has brought me back to watching American Idol again after many years absent. I pray he wins it all!! What a humble & talented young man he is, plus I'm sure he's a rating star too. I'll be tuning in every week till his coronation.

[@thomasmorelli9271]

He could sing the phone book (if they still make them) and make me cry. What a voice, what a story, what a nice young man. You go, my friend, and sing to the world, It's happening. Your Dad is so proud.

[@marisa5934]

What a wonderful world it is to have Iam Tongi with us 🎤❤️

[@brittanygreen662]

I only watch the show for Iam. The other contestants are good, but they just don't compare. He nails every performance! Iam is a STAR!

[@JoshuaTovo]

Me too ✋️

[@justinabryan736]

I so wishes I watched it from the beginning thank god for KZbin. Raw a talent that comes along every one thousand years

[@mistyhuntsinger6119]

Katie said it ALL ❤ THE WORLD NEEDS MORE OF IAM! ❤

[@CP-WORKS]

I loved that rendition! Im so happy he didnt just karaoke Iz’s version but used it and made one of his own. Brilliant! Hope he wins!

[@tinakekaualua8811]

So moving! I felt every lyric! Braddah Iz would be proud. Your dad would be proud. You make us ALL proud🤙

[@DrowZySlayZ]

Absolute Chills. This man has to win

[@donnalee3082]

I love him! I think Iam and Megan will be the winner and runner up! We need a voice and music like Iam's today to make this world a happier place.

[@normavillanueva7180]

I just love that song! From the first time I heard him on American Idol, I felt he would be the next American Idol winner! He's so humble, and his voice is just so soothing and genuine. God bless him! ❤

[@francesfimmano5630]

Iam I love you, the other idols are brilliant but you are in a class of your own. Your unwavering sense of humility just makes my heart melt. Go Iam for the win 😊

[@StarWarsKrew]

this comment!!!! literally class of his own

[@frankietank1966]

Iam brings a gentle calm to a world thats screaming for just that..just that, the perfect song luke great choice ..he doesnt need to dance and move around..his voice is just magical all by itself..great job as usual my man

[@UCFLauren-um6ps]

I can understand Iam’s hesitation to do this song, especially with the version Iz did being so iconic…but there should have been no hesitation. He did his own spin on it and it was absolutely amazing. They need to just give him the win and put out an album yesterday. He’s it.

[@avacallender9759]

Yesssss he has us on the first note, it is a wonderful world with you singing my dear,what a pure and humble soul,have fun my dear.

[@TerriBen]

I lived in Hawaii for 11 years and you are such a wonderful singer. You take me back to those days listening and watching the shows by the locals. Love your voice and your emotions. You are awesome

[@juliepodlewski9528]

I agree @Terri Ben I lived on Maui for 12 years and my husband is Hawaiian/Polish, his voice brings me back to opening the windows and hearing my neighbors sing in their backyard on the weekends! So beautiful!❤️

[@jakemorrison548]

Come back to visit 🤙🏽

[@JonMorganRocks]

I lived in Kailua on Oahu for 12 years. Iam reminds me of all the good times I spent there. His voice is like a warm ocean breeze on Lanikai beach 😁 I just love this kid! Go Iam!!!

[@lenakulapeni6901]

Soooooo Proud IAM TONGI..... It is wonderful with you in it..... Always letting us get that out of body experience 🥹🙏🏽❤‍🔥 you so precious to us all...... POLYNESIAN PRIDE.....

[@cyristalsalavea8949]

I saw...all the people I've lost along this journey of life, and brought tears and a smile at the same time. Thank you iam 💯🤙 Much alofaz🤙

[@B.L.K.S_808]

Chills every time I hear this young man sing!!!! Let's go Iam!!!!!!!!

[@bordercollies85]

So beautiful. Just the sweetest young man

[@stinire6718]

Iam tongi tell my why I always get really emotional with every songs you deliver 😭😭😭😭😭😘😘😘😘

[@noreenespinoza824]

Omg 😊 ,! Everytime he sings, it makes me cry 😢. He has such a beautiful voice. ❤️

[@saltypretzel5582]

My husband and I just adore Iam. His gentle and humble nature comes through his singing. We hope he wins it all!!!

[@mgdulan4756]

Perfect song for him. He makes me tear up every time he sings 😢❤

[@paulamarie43]

Your daddy is sooooo proud of you. He’s singing with you and I feel his heart exploding . I knew it was Luke because he was glowing , just like your daddy is!!’ Love you kid ! Aloha ❤

[@Puhislayer655]

Iam is just having fun out there now. Bringing the hawaiian style to American idol. He doesn’t need the competition. The competition needs him. Chee huu!

[@SamFocused]

Straight at the first note of him Tears come in my eyse and I am happy at the same time. I had this never before in my life. So im sure he save some very special talent. Thank you for the special moments Iam Tongi 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@roguelifesaints]

Thank you for featuring this on your channel. I'm so grateful.

[@kl4334]

Iam, As they said, “once in a lifetime someone comes alone”. Iam that’s you! Never question or think negative thoughts because you are that good! I just hope I get to hear you on my next trip back to my birth place.

[@liriolourdesspringael6689]

Every performance of this gentle giant is just but "the best".

[@djjoshski]

*New Zealand is cheering for you man*

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Thank 👍 You " American Idol and the Iam Tongi fans " for helping to make this 🌎 world a wonderful ❤️ place. Much ❤️ love and Appreciation from Cape Town.

[@80bbygrl]

Oh my God this is one of my favorite songs, along with the song he sang last time! He seriously needs to win this competition He is so goddamn good He NEEDS TO WIN...

[@theonlycontessa8771]

My late Mothers favourite. Bought a joy to my heart❤. Thank you Tongi.

[@kailani808]

HAWAII!!! VOTE NOW!!! We are at a disadvantage because of the time difference…VOTE NOW!!!

[@reginaowens7754]

Goosebumps he tells the story when he sings winner😊❤🎉

[@sandystewart2213]

Omg Goosebumps,idol gma says you are a winner Iam,Thank you for sharing your God given gift honey!♥️🔥💋🥰💐👩🏼‍🦰🙏🤟😍🌹🐩

[@star9621]

Beautiful Iam!! Every time I watch/listen to you my eyes well up and I’m filled with so much emotion. All of Hawaii is rooting for you! We are watching an up and coming star🤩

[@annebeddingfield4098]

He’s definitely a winner forever! He’s precious! God blessed us with his humble sweet presence. Phenomenal!

[@leialohapakalani4704]

Epic just epic!!! The world is better because of you Iam!!!!! ❤

[@chezdavies3074]

Everything you sing touches my heart. The world needs this lad. He can soothe the soul. Touches your heart. Feeling all the feels. And it's effortless. This is what he was born to do. ❤ 2:19

[@DelanaVroman]

Totally Agree ❤

[@rangiwhaiapaul3668]

When your done winning Go on a world Tour come visit all of us. Your it young man.

[@saumanipenerosa5368]

Another flawless performance by the toko himself! Ofa lahi atu young man and malo aupito for sharing your wonderful talent!! Outstanding job!! One proud Samoan brutha rooting for you all the way from Salt Lake City, Utah!!

[@riverdreams9510]

His lower tone is so innocent while his high tones is like fluffy clouds. What a talented kid. Bless you Iam "Idol" Tongi

[@kinghyperion5152]

an embodiment of a true "Idol", someone who sings with passion and emotion, he inspires all that hear him sing

[@TM-qj4yr]

It’s such a beautiful rendition of this song. I love it. Iam you did it again! I totally agree with Katy Perry that Iam should win the American Idol!

[@WhatTheHeck1290]

So many chills. Iam is a legend

[@optimisticman3412]

I was not following American Idol for so many years but here I'm back again

[@laurihalderman6242]

Perfect song selection for his voice. Well done young man. Your voice is truly a gift.

[@oliveAmira]

30 votes locked in my guy🥰 YOU DESERVE IT ALLLLL🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hankakah4180]

Probably the only contestant that can make everyone cry on every song he sings. Knowing his audition, many are proud to see him grow and the emotions he brings out in everyone.

[@wilmaalvis2515]

Another 👍's up for Iam.... Beautiful❤❤

[@Bird20009]

Katy’s words touched my ❤

[@howardwells9002]

We, America, needed this! Thank you Iam.

[@karenhalgren3889]

I predict this is our 2023_American Idol winner!! Beautiful singing as always. His singing is so effortless.

[@sebastianvanwijnbergen5876]

Losing a parent at young age is hard to deal with. I wish you you strength and love and I really enjoy watching you. You brought me in tears many times. I wish you the best of luck with your music career.

[@latonnatrumble3059]

OMG Iam... you really are a talented young man. Thank you for sharing your voice and talent with us.

[@AlexisBonavitacola]

Gives me goosebumps - always.

[@lene8570]

I love him so much! Katy Perry more than words is my favorite song. If Iam sings it, it's a wrap!!!

[@dvancebarnes6484]

LOVE THIS FELLA. We see him not as another Iz but as carrying on his great tradition. Man, this man can sing.

[@shannonaiava1171]

Polynesians all over the world are so proud. You got this!!!

[@georginashanti4605]

I loved that arrangement! It reminded me of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. It's great that classic songs are still appreciated. They never grow old.

[@luarynett3826]

I see dreams when Iam Tongi is singin 🎶 and win! ❤❤

[@RainyDayz1991]

Love, love, LOVE Iam Tongi!!!!!

[@puananihoku7302]

He conjures up home in the islands everytime he sings. He is pure joy to listen to, to watch his performance and in the islands we say "chicken skin"! and I second what Katy said, "It is a wonderful world because Iam is in it" mahalo nui TALENTKINGHD

[@jsingh108]

Down to earth personality with such soul singing depth. Absolutely moving and gorgeous singing❤

[@Lil.A685]

Wow! Katy’s comments got me in tears, that was powerful and 100% correct. Iam is too perfect for this world.🥰🥰🥰

[@Lightsavver]

Love that song. He done a fantastic job. He is a stand alone talent amongst many talents. His sound is just a welcome different, soothing voice. He's my favorite.

[@celtzen]

This song always gets me.. to a point.. but I had goose bumps from the first phrase... just wow...

[@MikeOkumura]

Wow! I thought the tempo was too slow....then he shifts into another gear. It was an instant adrenaline rush. Gave me the chills. Listening to Iam sing is a 3-D experience.

[@ssakimoto7817]

That was outstanding! It was his own and so heart-felt. I love how he made the ending so optimistic and upbeat. Such an original and beautiful rendition. Loved it very much! Go Iam!

[@mperezwaianae]

I cried so much talent, beautifully sung ,,Iam is a marvel!,,,❤❤❤❤❤