Lila Forde Performs "River" by Joni Mitchell | The Voice Lives | NBC

Lila Forde performs Joni Mitchell's "River" during The Voice Lives.
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[@mikelombard21]

Every season I say the same thing; how did this person not win the voice? its called The Voice. She is singular and extremely talented. She is the voice. Shame artists like her never win.

[@angelafortner1603]

I feel the same way... She's the real deal... They all were very good, but she had me when she sang James Taylor's fire and rain.... An I really thought she should have won it all... I hope someone famous takes her under their wings and I believe she won't disappoint...

[@mikelombard21]

@@angelafortner1603 Me too. I hope she gets picked up by someone who can share her gift. Truly the real deal if ever there was such a person. Born to record her voice.

[@avicohen1818]

She could have won but her finale songs were picked poorly in my opinion. I knew b4 Carson announced the results that she wasn't winning based off that.

[@exextrovert]

I just came back to see this again after a few months hiatus. For me, this was / is the single most touching performance in the history of the show. Admittedly, an anecdotal and personal statement but that’s music, so….yeah.

[@seanscommentary]

The other singers have to shout to be noticed, but Lila draws you in with her quiet confidence and storytelling ability. Beautiful voice

[@anave_duttonstyle1965]

Lila is proof that you don't have to scream a song and make people's ears bleed to sing great! I was born in 1965 and Lila is reminiscent of an old late 60s early 70s artist that I grew up listening to...We need more Lila in today's music!!

[@Carbonarars]

Agree 100%

[@tysonb3568]

I love Mariah, Whitney, Celine…. But my God , yes, people need to realize that a LOUD voice is not the only voice….

[@blackbirdfly34]

She is the only one that left a lasting impression on me, compelling me to revisit it on KZbin - authentically captivating

[@imanrazaini6772]

I will buy her album a thousand times.

[@angelagrubisich2556]

I could listen to Lila all day and night. I’ve never heard a more peaceful voice than hers. She makes me feel all kinds of ways. Goosebumps, emotional and relaxed Eyes open or closed it doesn’t matter you know it’s Lila. I want to hear that voice on the radio when I get into my car and I’m alone so I can learn to love the world again. She’s like Mother Nature. She makes you feel all the seasons.She makes me believe in angels because she’s got the voice of one. You don’t just stumble on talent like that. That’s a gift to all of Mankind.

[@RA-yf4tk]

Beautiful sentiment:))

[@VixenNoir]

Couldnt have said it better myself! Shes truly special!!!

[@angelagrubisich2556]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful way of expressing yourself through singing. You’re a magical storyteller. It’s what we’ve needed in such hard times. Your voice is so pure and precise I understood every lyric you sang. You give words true meaning. You give music a whole new category “perfection “. Everyone has been missing a little bit of Lila in their life. I’m glad the voice found you. You’ve already won!!!

[@glendoriabrown9026]

Omg!! what a beautiful voice, brought tears to my eyes. 3:07

[@serenoart]

Amen. She’s my goddaughter, and she’s always been everything that you said. It touches my heart to hear people say these beautiful things who haven’t known her her whole life. You all are so accurate, and she is letting the light shine through her so brilliantly that you can see this as plain as day. She is a blessing from heaven dwelling among us.

[@biafiore6431]

Lila is ready, that's the truth. This is a professional artist presentation. There's no one like her on this show.

[@serenoart]

Amen to that. There is no one like her. I’ve known her since she was one year old. I’m a godfather and you are absolutely right and so many ways on so many levels. She’s amazing, even to me.

[@Morgan-yr8fi]

It’s between Lila and Mac for me

[@janetc4306]

Alexa had a voice like this. Love them both.

[@frederickfranchi6408]

Are you sure there's no one like her she was wonderful but the talent this year is just fantastic!!!! it's hard to choose???

[@biafiore6431]

They all have talent. I talk about having something extra, about making you shiver, about being different from the rest. Most sing similar musical styles, such as pop or country. She sings in a different style, which makes her stand out more in some way.

[@BGK2223]

The best performance of the season!

[@Matthew6418]

It's so nice to have a contestant who isnt a belter. I can listen to her all day.

[@forrestgump9576]

Could not agree more.

[@scottmiller5248]

To me, when I hear everyone else they are fantastic but singing a song in a way that they think that the people want to hear it. Lila sings a song the way she feels it and the honesty in that is just so appealing and captivating. I could listen to her all day long

[@marylupardus9777]

You should have won the VOICE,Such a beautiful voice ❤

[@angelafaison]

Lila's performance was phenomenal!! I truly hope Joni Mitchell gets to see this exquisite rendition of her song. ✌🏾❤🙏🏾

[@gilb7460]

She knows who she is and she stays in her own lane with a strong delivery and passion. Good job.

[@serenoart]

❤️❤️ she’s my goddaughter, and she’s always been like that

[@mom6701]

@@henrybrooksadams1626that can be said for Huntley, and all the country singers on that show as well. I see your point. That’s why I say she stays in her lane; maybe if she strays away from it, she would not be able to do it convincingly. I think of her as Norah jones. U never see Norah tries to do rock or R+B. She stays in her jazzy lane.

[@vt4979]

@@henrybrooksadams1626 Winning ultimately doesn't really matter much anyway, what they decide to do with the new found exposure and opportunities will dictate their careers. Most of them would have to grind as if they're starting anew, only this time with more doors and connections in the industry. The show doesn't really do anything to promote winners and a majority of fans won't keep following the talents, they'll just tune in next year for the reality show. So I would say establishing her personal style/lane in the show isn't a bad choice if that's what she is aiming for as an artist, she's gone far enough in the competition, switching up to try to go for the win might not be worth it if she's not comfortable.

[@robertantonnyc]

in a lane all her own on the show. Such a classic tone, interesting inflections, sublety. This was peaceful, calming, introspective. Pulled me in. Great ending to a wonderful night of talent. - So You Wanna Be A Singer

[@bearnpici]

Aren’t her runs fabulous? They seem so unpredictable and sophisticated. She can really weave through a melody and somehow leave it intact.

[@chienpo672]

@bearnpici I’m not sure you can call them runs. 🤔

[@angel-vz7ii]

Lila is an old soul - we're lucky she's back again to bless us with her beautiful voice.

[@pgwarrick]

I could listen to an entire album of her singing songs like this. So pure and with genuine feeling. I wish her the best of success.

[@earthdragonw]

This is pure and sublime. The music does not feel like something from a singing show, instead a Christmas special. She has this magic that makes her feel like she's the author of all these songs. Transportative

[@daveowens271]

Her voice is like a kiss from the late 60's to early 70's. Such a beautiful throwback sound.

[@DeeDee-sz3tf]

She's a pro....❤❤❤ winnner!!!!

[@jamesobman9039]

has to the most beautiful.version of an an amazing song i ever heard thank you lila

[@bigbrowneyes4u]

Lila's voice transports me back to my childhood in the 70s, sitting on my grandparents floor next to the big stereo listening to records. Her voice is so comforting and stunningly gorgeous.

[@raulcruz6908]

If this girl doesn't win this show, they need to change the name of the show. Her voice is mesmerizing, soothing to the ear so pleasant to listen to

[@biminipenn]

Agreed

[@TeresaOstermeyer]

Lila you are fabulous and you should have won. You’re one of a kind ❤

[@phipscheide2444]

Lila SHOULD have won it based on her Angelic voice. It's turned into a popularity contest and they need to change the name accordingly. 1.Lila 2. Nini 3. Ruby

[@phipscheide2444]

Lila Your voice is so beautiful, soulfull, soothing, mystical and Angelic. Nobody connects to the heart when they sing with such grace and freedom, like you do. You should have won it. That said, now you can pick and choose the contract YOU want, instead of being owned by the Voice. We are SO PSYCHED to buy your first album and hear you everyday. Your voice fills the air with peace and tranquility and most importantly, you sing your way. Thank you for sharing your unique and Amazing voice with us. 😊😊🤙

[@nakitazmom1369]

Love Everything about her ! Her voice is Unique , Beautiful and Timeless ❤

[@marytorres129]

Heavenly ethereal sound. So relaxing and comforting. I would definitely buy her album.

[@taoufyq9896]

Just gorgeous

[@RanchDogViews]

Literally every cover she dose I need on a album , my new favorite playlist

[@catherinekittykat]

Literally played hundreds of times and shared every which way. Somebody get this on Alexa so I can put on repeat and listen non-stop 😂🎉❤🙏👍💝🤩

[@machinist44291]

Wow just wow, she just brought me somewhere and back with that. Beautiful.

[@cindyharkness8006]

One of the BEST perforances EVER!!!..grace and beauty\

[@cherylmorrison2612]

Amazing, I hear the song in my head all night and day since Monday's performance. Makes me cry. Lila is an Star, a gift to my heart. I saw Joni on 5.7.78 No Nukes rally on the Capitol Lawn. Lovely. Omg!! Breathtaking!

[@janefreeman995]

I'm sitting at the Pacific Ocean in WA State at the moment .... she has powerful serenity in her voice.

[@user-yf1ne3rh6t]

I wanted her to win! I love her voice.

[@deborahschwartz7623]

Yes Lila all day and night ... I want to see her open for John Legend's next tour!

[@HeroShades]

YES to Joni for Lila! Perfect song choice for her and she killed it! She's a dark horse this season who can surprise people. I could see her making the finale after this performance. That was her best performance of the season! Chills!

[@Tia-to2qc]

The most unique voice and presence this season. Has her own lane and she enchants in it.

[@Dansrgurl]

What a beautiful set to accompany her gorgeous vocals!

[@pamelaking9715]

Beautiful!!!

[@cml808]

Her voice is timeless. 💛

[@kerrystukenborg1728]

I only had to listen to this one song to clearly determine that she should have won the competition this year. Absolutely flawless. Beautiful.

[@dominicojile5740]

She just won the competition!

[@karenmyers7949]

Lila climbs into a song and just wraps it around her like a warm blanket inviting us to join her in being cozy. We're mesmerized by her inner and outer beauty, musicality, wisdom (knowledge filtered through the heart), galvanizing humility and unequalled ability. Could listen to this song all day and night and never grow tired. Lila is that rare, once in a generation singer, whose work, rivals the original. Agree with another viewer-- this performance transcended the competition. Love her ❤

[@DiscerningTruth577]

This performance, from the singer to the musicians to the set, was just so beautifully perfect.

[@guyluvsbeauty]

There are so many chapters in the book of Lila’s voice. And every part of her vocals leave you in a kind of peaceful and beautiful longing for more of the story.

[@singerkidchannelyt6360]

Her voice is pleasing to the ear. She tells a story everytime with her stellar performances! Great job Lila!

[@Deano87]

Pure beautiful

[@hollyobrien2816]

Lila, I want your Album!!! Your voice transends us to a very peaceful place. When you sing everything stands still and listens. Incredible gift God has given you, what you do with it is a beautiful gift to us!! Thank You!!!! ❤

[@jmc9017]

Felt like she wrote this song ❤

[@brandicoates5197]

Her voice is so good for the soul! I would love to see her win this show. Nini, Mara, Jacque are all powerhouses but it takes a special talent to make you feel like the song was being sang just for you. Great Job, Lila!!

[@serenoart]

Amen

[@slianyong7550]

Lila Forde is the dark horse. She does so well on all the songs she sings

[@rachellemiller6820]

I agree with you love her voice I seen people being rude about her struggle to enunciate the lyrics which is actually a common problem and nothing wrong with it just meant she needed a little work on it but she did work on it with John and she got better. I could understand her just fine and she would have deserved to win just as much as the other ones did she didn’t try to outsing everybody and made it her own I like her voice better then some on the show who were trying to be too much like Mariah Carey with their loud high pitch whistle thing they do with it her voice was dreamy and didn’t need to out belt everyone in order to prove she was good. I mean i didn’t care about who won because they all were good but I think Lila deserved at least top 3.

[@donnashepherd3983]

Next to Joni's release, Lila's rendition of River is spectacular. Huge Joni fan and now a fan of Lila too

[@jeffdawson1680]

Absolutely flawless rendition ❤

[@ginapetolicchio2684]

She's just in a league of her own honestly she's stunning and I just love her voice so much finally someone not wearing black lol or red and black it's like a red orange of sorts and really pretty

[@theonlyexception54]

MY WINNER

[@trabyelxab8199]

She's the real deal 🎵🎶

[@tetototupuna]

Lila is unbelievably talented and a natural performer. She is a winner. Love her!

[@katchatbto]

This performance made me a Lila fan. Absolutely beautiful. She more than deserves to be here.

[@beverleyfletcher5430]

I love that out sounds so effortless.. Beautiful

[@user-jz3io3kf9r]

I liked her at first, so sweet this song, she's a winner.

[@user-ep9pm3vo7p]

Probably the best version of this song I have ever heard. Can't stop listening to this!

[@sspradley11]

The number of times I've rewatched her performances dwarfs all the other contestants combined. She is special and unique.

[@serenoart]

Amen

[@hollyarrow5847]

me too

[@kauze_]

same. same.

[@CBScast]

Dittttto!

[@sunnytartaglia583]

This is simply beautiful.

[@NPLI1]

I listen to folk music from the 60’s all the time, and I could see her having her own hits back then. Luckily she’s reminding the world today why the folk greats from back then, are still just as great and relevant today. I also have no doubt that she will have her own folk hits some day.soon. Folk music pun intended.

[@Musicgranny]

I would buy her album

[@sherryeichelsdoerfer]

She is my favorite!

[@ejoecpa]

This performance is beautiful.

[@lisalazarczyk8426]

Absolutely adore Lila’s voice and her singular talent to make classic songs her own! I am torn between wanting Huntley to win and wanting Lila to win… both VERY different artists… both wonderful!!!❤

[@jeaquebariuan8704]

Pure talent

[@amberyooper]

Lila is just soo good!

[@CBScast]

Lila, your presence shows me that you have a history of meditation under your belt. In your performances we can feel your trust for the present moment and how embodied your stillness is. There’s a reason your music stops time. You are the greatest gift to us this season. Thank you for blessing us with your talent and for alllll the hard work it took to get here. Rooting for you!

[@shoppingtheory]

Chills every time this one open her mouth. Her artistry is so amazing. Her passion for music is felt in my skin and heart. So delicious to my ears.

[@mayracruz-vazquez6674]

She’s magnificent! Lila is from another era!!! ❤❤

[@a.b.356]

Like a true artist. She calms my soul. America, please vote for her.

[@frederickfranchi6408]

I wish I could but how do you choose the best talent in a long time. The show has been great this year!!!!

[@Jeneepharr0]

This was divine!😭❤️ I didn’t want it to end. My type of singer any day!! That’s why I miss Lennon so much on this show😭😭

[@manuelaburic5204]

Lila has been one of my favorites from the beginning. Now that the others are gone, I really hope she wins. She emits such good vibes, calmness, warmth, joy and hope. 💖

[@thomaswschaller]

She is tailor-made for this kind of music - beautiful and haunting

[@adityafajarpratama9273]

Again, Lila on the piano. So beautiful ❤

[@pistaarany9792]

her voice is mesmerizing

[@lilyw9324]

Top notch wow - Lila you're already such a star!!!

[@tomasvictor2124]

The others...I just can't wait for them to end...but this one is worth my time and my listening pleasure...everything that John said is on point.

[@tomblackwell4924]

Great rendition of a Joni song that has certainly passed the test of time. You did it justice, Lila.

[@in_a_tizzy]

this was next level. someone’s gotta show this to joni

[@lindazumoff8396]

I feel in my gut Joni that will see this. And she’ll love Lila💗

[@moeza76]

Among all of the performances, only this moves me. Gorgeous.

[@user-ee3zp7mx2s]

My God this is beautiful

[@DeezyDoesIt22]

I feel like in order to truly appreciate how special this was, you have to go back and listen to the original by Joni Mitchell. That song will always live in my permanent soundtrack to what music has meant to my life. Then come back and realize how truly musical this rendition is from Lila - it’s just brilliant. She’s a fully realized talent and artist.

[@serenoart]

Amen❤️❤️❤️

[@DeezyDoesIt22]

It was so good you couldn’t immediately tell she was about a half a step ahead in the last 3rd of the song and she recovered incredibly well. It felt intentional which is hard to do.

[@kevinhlove1039]

I listened to this for 10 times. I could listen to it all night she another Carly Simon!! tremendous performer!!❤❤❤

[@trentonbutler1991]

The string orchestra sounded incredible. I'm always a sucker for string instruments, so I was tearing up the whole time. It was beautiful. ❤

[@Homelesanta]

Literally brings me to tears ❤

[@lenolson6548]

My God Girl you sure know how to make a grown man tear up with your BEAUTIFUL VOCALS!!!!!!! Would love to hear you sing some Stevie Nicks or Fleetwood Mac. You would absolutely kill it!!!!! You are the voice winner 2023

[@maryguillen5421]

I agree

[@serenoart]

❤❤❤

[@mknobel]

Lila is going to win. 3 of my picks make it through and I had only picked 3. Shes light years in front of all of them.

[@vikkibrown2023]

Love this song~~Lila sang this to perfection~~Good luck sweetie~~💖💖💖

[@jaspermoonstone]

This might be her best performance of the season. Just absolutely beautiful and touching.

[@djstripnyc]

Wow just Wow!

[@leahingraham5509]

I know the other people are powerhouses but sometimes you get sick of the belting. This is absolutely stunning

[@Lissa102]

This was breathtaking❤

[@solangeedegbe4150]

She’s a start already. She performs like a seasoned specialist.

[@jamesgray7790]

Wow! She is the only one that made me cry! She needs to win this season! Why to go Lila!

[@exextrovert]

The greatest performance I’ve ever seen on this show. A master class in feeling!

[@petemavus2948]

What a tribute to my love Joni Mitchell, phenomenal Lila. I hope Joni is well and sees this as a wonderful Christmas gift for her. It certainly is to me now just as was hers when she gave it to US. Keep up the high quality and worthy work Lila. Best wishes for a Happy Holiday season to both of you as well as Everyone reading this. Sincerely, P. 🥂

[@LizLivingstone]

So pretty. Her voice is so moving.

[@eminencebianca4465]

Lila with that soothing sound. Go girl 🔥

[@angelskyze]

She is better than a star with such a natural quality about herself and the ease in which she performs...def a God given talent and not only that, she's a beautiful young woman. Wishing her the very best 👍🎶🌸🎶