William Tongi and Rodney COVER “Gravity” by John Mayer

Cover of “Gravity” by John Mayer

[@talaifinamounga4324]

Came here looking for this boy after his audition that put everyone on tears, great work your father is very proud of you.

[@angelojones1334]

I did as well, he has a very calming voice. The Audition was a tear jerker for sure!

[@sanasillah5415]

The same applies to me too

[@chantell0sophia]

Same same ❤

[@seinipavia6355]

Same here

[@ceb-onit-music]

Me too

[@jonathanvilla7280]

His dad's voice was a perfect compliment to his. It's a shame most of us were too late to watch this happen before he passed.

[@May-ns1qb]

I See where u get your talent from.. 😭 RIP to your Dad

[@racheldfernandez]

Your father has to be immensely proud! Way to go and way to honor Rodney in the best way! Never stop singing!!!

[@kimgirdharry9314]

Your tone hits me in my soul! You own every song you put that voice of your to! Thank you for sharing this God given gift with the rest of us! ❤️

[@kenthalliday9520]

Young man… your story touched so many people. You can see the love and bond between you and your father. He’s so proud of you. I’m gonna go give my son a big hug right now. I’m a big fan! Please dont stop making music…. Your future is so bright! Good work Rodney for raising such a wonderful and talented young man. 🌻🤟

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you 🙏

[@anthonymontalvo1756]

His voice just brings me to tears every time. God has given him such a powerful gift.

[@harrysvu]

You deserve all of this recent attention and there's a reason that your clip on AI blew up so much compared to the other contestants. You wield THE voice for the new generation, rooting for you even after this show.

[@billlove8749]

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[@mawmawfamilyfirst9460]

Everytime I see your performances they bring chills to me and tears to my eyes . Your father is with you baby always he is within every note you play every word you say . We love you .❤❤❤❤

[@spyderlifeframe6211]

Lost for words. Your voice has this 56yr old Scotsman just lost for words. Not often a cover is better than the original and that includes your version of Monsters. You made me cry but in the best way. Keep it up as you have something special

[@bucnut4242]

Absolutely incredible voice. So talented by himself,,,, but the duet with his dad is unreal. Thank you for sharing so the rest of us can enjoy something so beautiful and genuine.

[@tyleralvarez5627]

I lost my dad a year ago. Listening to you and your dad sing gives me comfort. Good luck my braddah! 🤙🏽

[@ashpole59]

Vote for him. When voting starts.

[@mggoose2000]

This kid is magical! My goodness…a voice from heaven…

[@TA-yy3ev]

Just saw his audition and he made me cry. You go Iam Tongi!

[@josezabanal1073]

This boy is heaven sent to sing and has the ability to pierce your heart with his voice and guitar. Very powerful

[@tuhi1]

Keep it up William. RIP to your Pops. I am sure he is watching you every step of the way. Love to you and your moms and siblings.

[@lauriedunn9354]

I lost my Dad 12 years ago and he is with me every day as I am sure yours is with you. Keep singing for him...your voice is beautiful and I will always be a fan of yours!

[@mariojr5303]

Beautifully done. You left me in tears on your American Idol audition .. Rest in love to your pops. May God keep blessing you on your journey.

[@cherizeise-schmidt9302]

So beautiful you and your Dad singing together!

[@mistyfreeze2973]

This kid moves me emotionally so much with his voice

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@drewherren7625]

Your father had such an amazing voice too....what an incredible man....Though he'll never know, he has inspired millions of fathers just from your story, Iam. Myself included. Rest easy Rodney. Your boy is changing the world.

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you so much ❤

[@IkavukaTutoe]

Miss my dad soo much 😭😭. Bro you melt my soul. Never give up. You deserved it. Much love and respect toko. 🇹🇴💖💪

[@johnmacri7440]

Wow I feel privileged to see your dad and you together in this golden moment. That is the wildcard in life. We all think we have so much more time. Time with those we love. In your case God needed an angel. Maybe to guide you from above. Believe that. Carry on young man with your God given skills and the heart of your father. God bless you. I’ll be pulling for you. ❤️ Never forget to tell those you love how you feel. Nothing is promised.

[@carol-1-1-1-1]

These videos are such a gem you have such a beautiful portfolio of music and your dad is rightfully beside you.

[@carriebaum393]

I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. Congratulations on your fantastic audition. I wish you luck on American Idol. You deserve this achievement. 😊

[@redan030303]

the harmony of both voices.....wow!👋👋👋❤

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@ChristaLynn2k]

It's an honor to see and hear this.

[@Tony-jb1qv]

They're both beautiful singers. Something about when family harmonizes with each other its just that much better...

[@Relaxing_Sounds_and_Views]

That young man can sing! Keep making your dad proud, he's watching over you for sure 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@ca6360]

He seems like a great father, has to have been to produce such a humble, yet confident young man. May he rest in peace and Iam have a long healthy career

[@mariavanessanakayiki2480]

Nah, death is so curel!! I miss my dad so bad. Dad the world is scary and sorry that even after 22 years of your passing on I still break down and cry. I miss our singing when I was five and thanks for the last song that you taught me before you passed. I miss my daddy😭😭 Tongi you have no idea how many hearts you have touched. Be blessed brother'-)

[@ta9197]

I love the higher pitch voice from dad. RIP brother. Watching all his videos.... fantastic voice

[@josephforte7589]

This guy is STAR!!!

[@JamesSmith6020]

I lost my dad, aunt, uncle and two dear friends in the past couple of years. Your voice is so special and certainly your dad would be so proud of you! I watched you for over 1 hour. I could not get enough of your great voice, purity and love for your dad and family!❤❤❤

[@officialiamtongi]

Sorry for your loss. Like me I felt like too many were dying too close to each other attending funeral after funeral not knowing that it would be my dads soon. I’m glad he was willing to make these memories with me

[@keirah4673]

Your voice is so beautiful and emotionally powerful, it makes me tear every time you perform on AI. I can truly hear in your voice that your father is still with you. That is such an amazing gift you have. You don’t just sing, you make people FEEL by singing. Gimiigwechiwenimin (Ojibwe language for “I’m grateful for you). My husband and I are rooting for you from Ontario, Canada!!

[@UncleIPpyman29]

Man this is my all time fave John Mayer song. May God bless you and may your career go up high!

[@taliacooke13]

So glad you were able to capture a duet with your father. Beautiful song, a beautiful moment shared, and beautiful soulful voices!!!

[@KV____]

RIP. What a talent these 2 are

[@robinbowie1768]

Love all your videos. Your voice is amazing & your Dad's harmonizing is the best memory you could have.

[@allyr6801]

You NEED to do this song for Idol 😩💕 You are perfection!

[@a.gonsalves4024]

I love this song, it's good to hear your dad harmonizing. Beautiful ♥️

[@a.gonsalves4024]

Does your mom sing too?

[@apikenaisek-hm3hd]

Just the beginning, around the 🌎 they all know your name... Your story, your voice, and your soul, touch every heart that watching and listening.❤️💙🙏

[@ragingnoah567]

so awesome, love this young mans voice.. God help him complete his journey to the top.

[@christaylor3708]

Hearing Iam singing with his dad, is something special. For those of us who ended up here after his idol audition, and to know hear how great the duo are collectively, is both hard and good, at the same time. Hard because Iam is beginning his career, without the man who inspired him. But Good because his career is on its way. I think there could possibly be many people who feel the same, that, we would have loved and wanted to hear them continue to work together as his career unfolds but also knowing that God's Will and plan is perfect, and it will workout exactly the way it is suppose to.

[@noslenlsp]

Wow what a privilege to see your father on a video with you singing...i lost my father when i was 30 now im 35 ...❤ i felt it... great performance on american got talent 🙏 super talent ...rest in peace to your father..god blessed bro

[@shawnkendall5129]

Must be hard buddy.. hope all is well. Much love

[@officialiamtongi]

Sorry for your loss

[@sadalien9049]

I'm so glad Iam found the strength to sing again after his dad passed. It's gotta be extra tough losing him as a teen. RIP ❤‍🩹

[@beverlyastorga6825]

Your voice is breathtaking. I love the videos with your dad. These are priceless young man.

[@marcosespinoza470]

Hey man, keep on pushing in life. Your pops is now looking down on you and he will guide you through life. Keep your head up and make him proud with that voice. RIP.

[@seasandsummer]

How gorgeous !! Your voice is like your father's, may he rest in peace. From a fan in Ireland

[@1987garywilson]

14 years ahead of your AGE. Your special MR. IAM TONGI... make your DAD proud after you make it big... KEEP HUMBLE. We fans will never forsake you... LOVE YOUR GIFT. Love your pure heart.... WOW.

[@lukasjrgensen4758]

I can not add much to what other people said other than that I lost my Father when i was 23, three years ago. Seeing this makes me feel a lot better, thank you for sharing your father’s and your talent with the world

[@alanmarshall8779]

You are unbelievable, and you have your best friend beside you, you are one lucky young man your father loved you a lot, all the best my friend

[@annabray5465]

Iam, your audition at American idol will forever be imprinted in my mind and heart. I am rooting for you.

[@TeeTee-cc7xz]

Ia maniu lau malaga ia Rodney. Your Dad would be super proud toko.

[@viwebandezi5118]

I wanna say all the way from South Africa Durban...Thank you Iam for the Performance of James Blunt's song Monsters...The Voice, the emotions, the Story about your Paps... It's it's out of this world...all I can say with my language is Yho yho yho mfe2 hayi mabakuyeke bru...God Bless you, your Family and everyone close to you...Thank you again man yhoooo Dankie Bru

[@mariebmom]

Oh my Gosh!!! I had never seen this video. 😍My favorite song in the world and Tongi’s sweet voice! Just perfect!

[@FL2019]

Great song choice and these two amazing voices help complement it. RIP Rodney, truly inspiring💙

[@ivoryskullz]

I been crying because of your audition.. I used to sing to my dad when i was younger and he would always listen & support me.. Unfortunately i lost him to cancer in 2012.. So i got really emotional after hearing your audition and i'm even more emotional after seeing this one.. 😢😢 Much love and strength to you. ❤

[@ssongbird18]

Family harmony, nothing better! ❤️ R.I.P.

[@pamelyncaldwell4060]

Just beautiful...❤😢

[@Narwhy]

By jolly dad has such a beautiful voice. Perfect compliment to Iams voice. You did well Mr Rodney Tongi. You did so very well.

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you

[@frankg4668]

Would be my dream come true to see you and John perform this live one day! Much love to you and all your family Iam ❤ You sure made your dad proud! Thank you for being the way you are and sharing your amazing voice!

[@kaulana764]

Natural, soulful, PERFECTION!!! Routing for you from Maui Hawaii!

[@ieremiatulielu8950]

Came from you’re American idol performance Fkn beautiful to hear you sing Uso mad love to you!❤️‍🔥. Stay flying Pops watch over Son he gonna Win AI!🙌🏼🔥🔥

[@torihollar555]

So happy for you ! Your voice is beautiful and your dad’s harmonies are just the Cherry on top!

[@laurenhitchens106]

This is beautiful. I hope you know your dad is always singing beside you. He was definitely there with you on American Idol. You are so amazing. Prayers for your family ❤️

[@MrBeats509]

Wish him all the success in the world, I Lost my father 2 years ago and still breaks my heart 😔 R.I.P to all the father's that have passed away 🙏🙏🙏

[@Echovrsweat]

God is with you son and you farther watches on with pride 🙏🏾

[@frudorte]

❤ Wow Just seen you on Facebook from the big show. Found you in here you sing so good. I’m a big fan hope one day to see you in a concert in my little country Denmark

[@akalawada]

Dude I started crying when I saw this video on my feed. Before I even pressed play, tears were flowing. I’m about halfway through right now and I’m a sniveling mess. Your voices harmonize so, so well… much love your way Iam

[@mr.danieltawakilai6810]

One love from Fiji 🇫🇯 .. God has certainly blessed you with a great talent.. Blessings to you brother 🙏🏼

[@leafearth4598]

PARADISE👏❤ WE,RE IN HEAVEN,S FANS From the land down under❤❤❤

[@lindseyszwarz101z]

Absolutely beautiful.. He's definitely proud of you Iam

[@Grace1653]

One of my fav song, I used to repeat it all day long….

[@kiaraw3281]

I have become such a huge fan of yours in such a small time! I am so grateful to be able to witness your amazing and healing voice. Hearing you sing is truly a blessing to me! I am so thankful that your father recognized your talent and pushed you to your calling. I pray for you and your family for your loss. I just know your father is in Heaven as proud as can be. Blessings and Love! P.S. I know you're coming to VA soon and I can't be more excited!

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you so much. Appreciate the love and support ❤

[@rio20d]

Mate, you have an amazing voice and I love watching you and your dad harmonising while singing. Sorry for your loss, and RIP to you dad. I hope you go all the way through till the end on your American Idol journey , greetings from down under

[@crystalbluewaters]

Absolutely love this one!! Your father is watching down & is so very very proud of you as we all are. Please never doubt that fact. He's given you the tools, & you young sir have crafted a masterpiece with your style of music. We are so blessed to see your masterpiece continue to grow into something magnificent! Good luck this sunday, it can't come soon enough lol. For now i'm going through all your videos, should be sleeping as its 3am.

[@harleysporty1199]

Sing always for your dad, the angels sing with you ❤️

[@haunanisaraos75]

I seen your American idol performance you have a awesome voice I had to watch more of your videos. Don’t stop singing you are very good at it. 😊

[@angeldawn7859]

You're amazing wow!❤️❤️👌 Born a star🏆

[@raynasmr]

This is beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad will always be with you in so many ways. ♥

[@officialiamtongi]

❤❤❤

[@kanyatechi1151]

All the Love and support from India🇮🇳. Looking forward to your songs. I will be rooting for ya..

[@kylelei93]

Good job young toko, may God bless you & your family. Keep going & enjoy your journey. We are proud of you, much alofas

[@Frosted.Vision]

RIP RODNEY. God bless you and your family.

[@sharon8331]

We hope you get back to yr homeland❤. Thankyou❤ Voice❤

[@esborzios]

Esta canción es una joya y para ti un gran recuerdo lleno de amor que te impulsará siempre con fuerza. Mucho ánimo, fuerza y sigue cantando, tu voz hace magia. Desde España 😘🏆😊

[@kindrafletcher402]

This is a good song for him to cover on album. Love 💕

[@jaritzanieves9709]

We are so Proud of you as is Your Father he has first seat in every crowed you are. GOD Bless you and your Family. So much talent thank you for sharing your God given talent ❤

[@officialiamtongi]

❤❤❤

[@keripierce328]

yeeehaaa, a gift of soul music, keep going Iam.

[@kayclark8403]

Just beautiful!! Your got your special talent from your angel dad and singing with in you ., so he s always with you ..all the best in future from Aussie land 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺❤

[@officialiamtongi]

Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@tedschanhals8117]

William, that is my middle name, you have a great voice William... You will be forever in your father's memories heart and soul.. God bless you buddy I wish you the best ❤️👍

[@joannepekamu5920]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@alanamcgill6124]

You are so blessed. Your talent is flawless and heartfelt.....God bring peace to your heart.

[@Isaia684]

Malo lava uso. You are your father's pride. Sending love from Samoa🇦🇸🇼🇸 Alofa atu❤️💯

[@CreativeVoiceLine]

Thank you for sharing your story and the heart behind the music.

[@grinchy67]

one of the most beautiful souls on our planet the world loves you and hopes to see more of you

[@batsydoe]

This is beautiful. This is a core memory and your pops is so proud of you. SO unbelievably proud of you. This energy together even with little given says so much about how much love was between you.

[@beautyintheeats]

From one kama’aina to another- sending you much luck on your American Idol journey. I long for the day I can return home too!

[@ronnagitgorbgoonchai4697]

Hello, I'm from Thailand🇹🇭. First of all I would like to congratulate you for the contest you won. I'm so happy to hear you sing. You bring me to smiles and tears. You are amazing. You made me love you without actually seeing it. Secondly, I offer my condolences about your father. However, I believe that he is at peace. he is always watching over you, and so proud of you, I ask you to continue playing, singing, for your father. Finally, I will always support you and looking forward to hearing your contributions. Love u TONGU ❤️ (I hope you see my comment)

[@officialiamtongi]

I appreciate the comment. Mahalo 🤙🏾

[@Musicmaestro2023]

Didn’t expect to see this duet with yr dad . Yes , I just finished watching your American idol auction moments ago . SO sorry for your loss of yr pops . You have him in your heart moving forward ❤❤❤

[@teressadowney6873]

Another of my favorites ☺️ mahalo 🙏🏻🌺