Joshua Ledet - "If You Don't Know Me By Now" - American Idol

Joshua Ledet - "If You Don't Know Me By Now" - American Idol: Season 11 - Top 8

[@TheOriginalRick]

I am a child of the 60s and early 70s when soul singers reigned supreme. Joshua could hold his own with any of them from the time. I am not sure the greater audience is there for him in this time and age.

[@bwalto21]

Sure could

[@chachachableh6755]

I agree. His soul got trapped in the wrong time frame imo.

[@zsconger]

It’s 2019 and I still believe he should’ve won the whole thing

[@ellenrichardson8701]

Me too!

[@maekae911]

Oh yes, I do believe he was due the title.

[@MrJmartinez76]

He didn’t win because his voice is sometimes just too much. Sometimes you just need to just sing the song, be true to the song and keep it simple. He sometimes got too caught up in the vocal gymnastics. It sometimes gets old when you’re at a 10 all the time. This is a perfect example of why we really haven’t heard much from him since the show.

[@v6math]

Word...in 2022

[@MelanieHoffmann-ud3hy]

2023

[@katydidmccarthy1278]

This man is such an extraordinary singer, I just can't believe he isn't the biggest star yet.He puts most male singers in todays top stops to shame.

[@mrmustangman]

It's very rare that I like someone's cover of one of my favorite originals.............. BUT.............. Well done, Joshua.!!!!!

[@ralphtime]

This dude can single hand bring back soul and blues.

[@sannp5620]

Gospel is for you honey, so much soul and anointing in your singing. Go out and win souls for God with that voice

[@missmaliamarie]

Exactly! He really should've had a gospel contract.. That's a no brainer! What do these labels be thinking about?! George Huff got a gospel contract.. And Joshua is so much better than him..don't get me wrong George can't too now..

[@isblessed5785]

I ALWAYS SAID THAT!

[@kayholder1062]

Agree

[@DrGreerIsRight]

Hail satan

[@Zalo975]

✨✨✨💙💙💙✨✨✨

[@ajfox84]

Every time I watch this man perform, I have these involuntary reactions of shaking my head, goosebumps and chills =D.

[@lisaadkins1040]

Me also

[@knowledgeispower552]

I would die to hear a duet by Josh and Fantasia. Wow!

[@IntisarKazumi]

knowledgeispower omg they had a duet on the show! Check it out

[@kevincampbell5030]

omg that would be over Qualify

[@jackiemjacksonjackson9611]

OR WITH JENNIFER HUDSON

[@ItsChoc]

I can watch all of his performances all day and never get tired of hearing him sing...

[@vi4life36]

anyone else just get stuck watching all his videos??

[@RoseRampage]

vi4life36 Every day. I downloaded all of his songs when they came out that season. I follow him everywhere xD

[@Danieloloyede]

vi4life36 im hooked like it drugs lol

[@joycelynhinton7702]

I still reflect on how he should have won that season. Hands Down!!!! Where is he now?

[@vi4life36]

anyone else just get stuck watching all his videos??

[@nativenz2004]

lol YES! now i remembered why i stopped watching AI...bloody shallow voters...Joshua simply AWESOME!

[@suzettemunger4137]

TOTALLY, RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeremyparmonangan]

vi4life36 me buddy

[@kklustra]

Ummm, YEP!

[@MsMoni-sq9tu]

Yes!!!

[@helenemcgovern4752]

He’s the best of all the idols! Can’t get enough of him!

[@TheAs63401]

This guy is sickkkk insannnneeee!!!! He should have won...hands downnnn

[@ifeaustin4382]

TheAs63401 i agree

[@lisaedimo5273]

100% agree with you!

[@faithbacon9497]

Facts!!

[@5710bryantk]

I have fallen in love with this young man,wish I would have seen him on idol,save the music Joshua.

[@SandraPetersonTLPNOB]

My emotions came out watching a movie and this particular song and singer entered my thought of mine - Joshua's delivery is the best!...

[@1suitcasesal]

I can't get tired of hearing this guy sing. He's amazing.

[@dorothysandles5372]

Joshua sings from his heart and he have an incredible voice. I would love to hear him sing in person.

[@thisharpthing]

Still blows me away every single time. Phenomenal!

[@abimbolatwins9841]

Josuah is full of soul, wow

[@carolb.3881]

That's the genius of Joshua Ledet, you heard the boy; he ain't ever been in love or even heard the song before a couple of days ago, yet still was able to bring all of that to it. DAMN!

[@carolb.3881]

Same to you Kunal with LOVE!

[@dynelol]

His dad is a preacher. It's obvious that he's gay and that when he was questioned about his reaction to Without You he was talking about some guy in his life and couldn't admit it. He's been in love but he can't talk about it. That's EASILY the best version of Without You out there. His version is better than Mariah Carey's and that's a big deal. I'd say his version of this is second only to Harold Melvin's. Best singer on Idol by far. I have no idea how he didn't win. My woman agrees that his soulful shit is amazing. Lead of fucking AEROSMITH is blown away too!

[@Blu3Br3]

Carol B. My goodness!!

[@MelitaNcubeZhuwarara]

2020 we're still here, incredible performance!

[@tshilidzimadzivhandila1493]

2023

[@kimberlysnoddy4587]

SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE WINNER.

[@bellestarr4040]

He did baby girl .He made to the White House nobody else did I don’t know who won that year (Winner )

[@aserahbek1652]

He is never too much..He sends universal love all the way to the cold north in Denmark

[@bobanger1532]

Åse Rahbek

[@lornaneilson5920]

Shame an he never won ...😢😂😮❤

[@thywillotuo2258]

Who is here in 2022.. Joshua ledet where ever you are...I'm sending love to you..GOD is with you

[@tilemarron]

lovvveeee this guy soooo much!!! What a talent. Can't stop watching him on and on even years after this competition!

[@geere49]

Just borned to be a STAR .. God bless your talent

[@gloriabroderick6027]

bring back this young man. I love his signing, passion.

[@atlabachew1]

God gift

[@jayannatv2331]

New Orleans 2019 still Loving Joshua and following him around

[@quannaokhiria2553]

2018 and I’m still watching

[@perrikeys1378]

cant stop watching this man! Awesome still! Soul Album please!

[@thomasx58]

Great Job!! Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass

[@stephensmith1195]

There's no one on earth that can do what this kid does? It is amazing!

[@reycarrizales3194]

Oooo brother LeAndria Johnson up there with him!!!

[@janine9895]

Beautiful lyric & one of the world's best voices to sing it. Far out what a performance!!

[@Jaye_Beaumont]

Love, love, love this performance. He captured all of the soul that the blue notes version had with a gospel flow. This never gets old and J.Lo's response is awesome she was all in every detail.

[@msstacyg1985]

He sang that song..chills..yes honey!!!!

[@busybeabusybea142]

YES! Encore! I miss Joshua singing! 😊 One of a kind!!! His voice is so amazing and warm and comforting to listen to! All ages and styles of music we can highly appreciate his greatness! Love you, Josh!🎵🌟❤❤❤

[@pamelajohnson834]

I saw him in the Idol tour when it came to Detroit. He was the show most of the night. You are just pulled in to him for the whole performance. The audience loved him.

[@Fox1nDen]

I just created a video file so I can watch/listen ledet anytime with just one click on a link. thank God for video recaps.

[@kennapop3]

I hope that in Idols Final season we get another chance to see Joshua!

[@alexmanolopoulos4316]

that note at the end... just incredible, the strain... pushing it to the very limit

[@camille9ful]

Girl....I'm with you....and I'm a 71 year old white woman. I LOVE THIS YOUNG MAN AND HIS VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jerrygebhart685]

How could anybody let someone like this go by, his simply great.

[@MTCfan]

same here Adam. Same here. His voice plus his ability to perform just sends chills through me and makes me smile. Thanks Adam for reposting this to YT where it belongs.

[@pumpkin19521]

After 2 yrs these performances still leaves me smh in dismay, and he still hasn't made an album yet, but I'm still waiting until he breaks wide!!

[@bre1980]

I just heard a song that he made here on yt, he sounded great too. not sure he has an album or just a single. but something could definitely be in the making.

[@pumpkin19521]

Josh made a big announcement on Twitter today that he's releasing his first Single in two weeks, and a Shorting Video in 2 days, very exciting news for his fans I can't wait to see Josh take on the World by Storm!!!

[@pumpkin19521]

vennessa lorret do u have to comment on all of my post about Josh, dam u are such a hater, get a life idiot.

[@vennessalorret5098]

Veeluv Franklin Don't you dare call me a idiot HOW FUCKING DARE YOU!!!!! I wasn't hating, I'm a realist. Just go by the damn facts, and face the reality like.. Holy fuck….

[@pumpkin19521]

vennessa lorret you are an idiot, and I'll call u what the heck I want, cuz that's exactly what u portray, stop commenting on my post, I didn't ask for ur opinion!!!!!

[@busybeabusybea142]

Oh my goodness!!! OMG! 😊 READY FOR THE CONCERTS❤ Around the 🌍 FANS FOR THE Joshua Ledet!🔥

[@cherylceasar1248]

You have touched my soul with your voice!!! Still watching in 2019!! I love you and I hope you come out with something soon!! God bless you!!

[@prettya238]

He made me cry with this song.. love josh

[@thinkgreen55]

Jesus he owns this song

[@girlvsboychallenges9903]

thinkgreen55 j a s h u a I s p e r y

[@MrsD7777]

Josh's personality is so young, shy & timid,....Josh's voice is so RAW, POWERFUL, & MATURE beyond words...a BEAST on stage...a gift you can only be born with!

[@justred5164]

This dude can sing! He got Steven Tyler standing up and applauding!

[@mjcastillocoversNsongs]

I Love it !! So powerfull !!!

[@dellaforay8643]

I wanted to cry. This song touched me so much

[@MrRahmanj]

2023 and i am still here, Joshua and Jessica best 👏 love from Indonesia

[@bellefrazier3448]

Wow...he really did a good job. He can sing..beautiful!

[@caithkola7950]

I still love Joshua Ledston to date... my idol for years.

[@lillienelson2947]

Where is Joshua now, what is he doing? I am 71years old and I have never heard anyone sing like that!!!

[@taliuili2809]

Still watching all his videos in 2018....

[@gloriafair3669]

Joshua Ledett was DEFINITELY THE AMERICAN IDOLS WINNER SIX YEARS AGO....THAT YOUNG LADY was not in Line with Joshua's Talent....JOSHUA GOD HAS YOUR BACK.....WE LOVE YOU.....💜💞😘AND THANK YOU.

[@Danieloloyede]

He sang this song way better than anyone I've ever heard the soul

[@FaithlnHim50_]

I still watches Joshua and it don’t change, emotion be at all high ❤

[@That.IrishBastard1916]

I could seriously listen to this cat all day everyday! He can truly be the last voice I ever want to hear!! No words here🙊 Just pure amazing voice!

[@RXmusic4YOU]

...i happened to see this young man performing at the white house with sam [of sam and dave]...didn't know who he was....but DAYUUUM...this young fellow can blow some serious notes...haven't heard anyone like this in 20yrs......

[@irmajohnson7575]

Range allen

[@pumpkin19521]

Ikr me either, that song is Life, I love love love me some Joshua Ledet, been a fan since the beginning and I ain't goin nowhere, so excited for new music from him!!!!

[@DrSharonEWilliams]

Whew! What a song, voice, expression, energy - yes this is the star!!!!!

[@charleswilliams6471]

He should have the whole competition. They know it. Nuff said!

[@caithkola7950]

I still love Joshua Ledet to date... my idol for years. 🙌🙌🙌

[@beardown2489]

3:45 - 4:25 is some of the most electric soul singing that a national audience has ever witnessed.

[@natyvidal9404]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssss!!!! Realy??? oh my GOD i dont knwed that news... thaks you. I am so happy, so much happy for Joshua, he is the one, he is the best, he is the biggest. I love him. GOD BLESS HIM. I From venezuela. thank you very mauch....

[@Teeyah2]

Here in 2020.. I still say he along with Adam Lambert are singers that should have won their seasons..... without a doubt!!!

[@MRiitta]

Exactly what I was thinking a second ago!!

[@lesajones-gray9557]

Mannnnnn I had to go back and search every American Idol, look at the pics to find him, and definitely wreck my mind until it finally came to me... the guy from New Orleans and there he was!! Joshua Ledet and I've been watching every video since then!! So talented and that song NO More Drama made him not make it to the finals!! 😢

[@pumpkin19521]

There will never be another like him, people say u can find plenty of singers like him, uh where show me cuz I've never heard anyone like Joshua in my life, and I love all the great soul singers, but none of them has ever made me feel the way I feel when this boy sings, there is just something special about him, and I love him forever #Jjewel #Spartan!

[@Angelstar207]

I love to see Jost live performing..Spectacular indeed!!

[@dorothyszymanski648]

Joshua went home too soon. One of my all time favorites!

[@roslynharvey0705]

2023 and he is this best to do it. I feel every note. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ladymay1921]

Where have I been? This guy has an incredible voice... Randy's right... it's just crazy! Amazing voice!!

[@donaldmoore6300]

Joshua, thanks for singing this song!

[@jeninejoseph424]

Joshua just carry the anointing all over him it's so clear. Listening 2021

[@sandrareed2823]

WOW!

[@nettiepatton3095]

He is going to make it and I will be right there to buy all his music. Amazing singer.

[@FancyAthan]

All these years, and I'm still so blown away by what he does from 4:00-4:15. Literally turns my brain to shit, trying to comprehend how someone can just do that.

[@JennasMusic76]

Pay attention folks... This is the face of a legend in the making!

[@busybeabusybea142]

Joshua was already a master in the art of singing on AI! He sanged way passed his young age! Professional singer ready for a giant career in singing and performing in concerts around the world! Fantastic Voice! ❤❤❤

[@ojonggrace463]

I love his voice! So much energy

[@maymeclayton1402]

This song was originally done by the great Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes which was the best version. Simply Red remade it.

[@margaretdillon5124]

Harold melvin and the bluenote

[@bertc2314]

Such disrespect for Harold, Teddy, and the Bluenotes. R.I.P. Harold and Teddy.

[@daddiesgurl1968]

Don't forget Ms Patti...

[@ellenrichardson8701]

This guy can sing ANY THING!!! Just amazing and wonderful!!!!!!!!!

[@queenhannatu409]

You are amazing Joshua Ladet

[@fudsicle678]

Drop the competition. You are an artist ment to perform and touch a lot of souls.

[@cindybin]

Patti LaBelle, Harald Melvin Melvin & the Bluenotes featuring Teddy Pendergrass are so proud of this rendition of their song!! Definitely should of won American Idol 2012

[@D13GOR]

Always flawless

[@sucre003]

My Goosebumps had Goosebumps

[@grenadalover12]

Awesome.....Joshua to this day there's no one like u......ur the best. ..

[@islandgirl9479]

AND JUST LIKE THAT A STAR IS BORN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I ❤VE YOU JOSHUA 🤩😘💜🙏🏽🫶🫶

[@TheJlz13]

I miss watching him every week on American Idol and being amazed by his musical talent

[@ameliamaxabaniso7602]

I'm still here in 2018

[@skybunny1474]

Amelia Maxabaniso here 2019

[@maryreese3137]

Joshua Joshua Joshua ❤️❤️

[@pumpkin19521]

Yesss that would be awesome, I've been searching everywhere for that video, they were amazing, best duet I've seen on idol, and I've been watching the show since the beginning, Joshua and Jessica were 2 of the best to hit that stage!

[@irieprendygal]

I'd never heard of him until Lost in Vegas spoke about it! Aaaaamazing!

[@chyniesecopeland]

he needs to make a gospel r&b and soul album lol cause every time he gets on the stage he goes to church. you don't get rifts and run like that nowhere else

[@ohmissladymam]

GOOSE BUMPS......wonderful

[@h.t.terrell401]

2023 Still in awe over this performance

[@tanyajohnson7184]

He should have won!!!! I quit watching American Idol after that season. I was upset that Joshua didn't win. HE WAS TRULY THE BEST!! I have his recorded songs in my playlist.

[@larhondaburchett3271]

I stopped watching after he left! I was SOOOOO mad! I haven't watched since either!

[@nicholegeorge947]

it never fails the folks who say this kind of singing is too much is always the ones who could NEVER deliver these powerful vocals. Joshua Ledet vocal is always amazing!!