Paul Potts "Time to say Good Bye"

*Soprano:Kanon

[@captebbtide]

When Potts started out on one of those talent shows, the music/ opera snobs scorned and ridiculed him. Now listen to him! Atta boy Paul, make these "stuffed shirts" eat their words!

[@fezzik7619]

Well first of all this isn’t an operatic piece. It’s an art song. It only ends on an A4 for the tenor. Secondly, Potts’s power, resonance and interpretation come nowhere near that of the upper echelon opera singers. The only reason he isn’t lost in obscurity is BECAUSE OF Britain’s Got Talent. This isn’t me necessarily trying to scorn him, it’s a simple statement of fact having heard recordings of and been to concerts of many of the all-time greats.

[@melissahess9743]

@@fezzik7619 If we only heard world wide all time greats there wouldn't be much music in the world. Maybe 5 or 6 Opera Companies world wide? Do only the people in those cities deserve beautiful music. And are the company members in non starring roles not worthy of being heard at all? Just my opinion.

[@robmarshall956]

@@fezzik7619 geeeeewhiz I do hope I get seated next to you at the opera 🥳

[@fezzik7619]

@@robmarshall956 if you do you’ll likely find me enjoying myself

[@mikewilliams4438]

@@fezzik7619 He's Welsh, nuff said

[@IanSmith-wc4tk]

I can't understand why such an exquisitely beautiful lady with such an exquisitely beautiful voice does not have a name.

[@markjenkins3609]

Kanon Wakeshima

[@RichardSharp-sp8er]

Tell us!

[@MyMindLikestoWander]

Is she related to Kanon Sleptshima?

[@loridillman3714]

So beautiful. I'm reasently widowed and beautiful music is great medicine God bless them

[@rebeccaday2554]

She has the voice of an angel, and his singing gives me goosebumps.

[@klaus-dieterbischoff5458]

Ich kriege immer nasse Augen, wenn er singt!

[@martinschroter52]

Ihre Stimme ist nicht von dieser Welt, einfach göttlich

[@leelowe4388]

Amazing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PRR5406]

The problems between nations and cultures should be solved by bringing their musicians together. This is something for the soul.

[@angelaclark2661]

Yeah, and their food too! LOL

[@konradiuss8]

your right there is so much energy in this song. its very great

[@PRR5406]

+Saigaijin69 Yup, they are totally heavy dude, with mellow vibes and love!

[@Proteus6684]

PRR5406 Tell that to Isis....they'll unlikely listen then behead you

[@PRR5406]

Isis isn't a nation. It's a pervasion of a religion, and as evil as humans come.

[@oats5259]

this song was played on the funeral of my grandma im crying so much right now even though she is dead since 10 years

[@almirsanimoreira1262]

Now Sshe is sleeping with God singing lullaby for Her. She is in His Arms.

[@user-tc7mt9ib1w]

You make me cry now..

[@shimaelshrief8457]

May her soul rest in peace ❤️

[@oats5259]

@@shimaelshrief8457 thank you so much

[@brittanyjones818]

This was played at my grandfathers funeral, very sad song

[@john-1964]

Just awesome, two performers from different cultures, different countries, singing in perfect harmony in a language that is foreign to them both, this is just world class.

[@stevesurprenant1005]

Perfectly stated John. Exactly my thoughts but better.

[@lindadepauw1497]

Lb

[@wilfriedgrimm607]

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[@patmccaffery1543]

Great shout 👍

[@TheGweedMan]

There aren’t any words to describe how beautiful the two sang this touching song. Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@nickinspring]

Even 4 years later, Paul's voice still amazes me and I am so glad that he's enjoying sharing his talent with the world.

[@longjohnsilver-rr7qq]

Or 12 even...

[@davescheer5038]

This duet couldn't have been better put together her voice was a perfect compliment and Paul you just amaze me when you sing ,you sing from the heart and your soul , thank you.

[@wendyashman8919]

Excellent

[@abarker55]

DISAGREE ... after listening Brightman and Bocelli singing this.... this soprano hasn't the low range to carry it off & Mr Potts is just an enthusiastic amateur

[@davescheer5038]

@@abarker55 Ha, amateur ,Well let’s have you stand next to him and hear you sing 🎤,He’s touring around the world and your not 🤔

[@stuartmccreadie8258]

Cannot get over this lady's beautiful voice.

[@franzpeters3824]

Hers is much than his.

[@franzpeters3824]

@John Sharp Kanon Wakeshima kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4q6fIWpisipmbM www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/kanonwakeshima/profile/eng.html

[@heldercapela]

I agree with you , she's craze good.

[@raulgajardoleopold7903]

.magníficas voces y con sentimiento ambos poseen angel y llegan al corazón saludos de angol chile

[@nkzks6976]

Her name is Kanon. Her engelic“ Pie Jesu“ . kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vZgJWoj9emoa8

[@johnathanhowells842]

As a half Welsh derbian I've nothing but admiration come good through hard work blessed with amazing voice

[@bartbutkis]

Wow! I never expected that! I'm a 66 year old, crotchety old man who is highly cynical and unsophisticated for the most part and have no experience with music like this. I remember hearing Andrea Bocelli sing this years ago so decided to click the start button to listen. I have never heard of this young lady or anything about her before tonight but something very strange happened before the end of the song. I found that tears were streaming down my face and couldn't figure out why. I guess just admiring her elegance and grace, and listening to her sing so beautifully opened up the floodgates. Pretty god-damn glorious!

[@dubgreen169]

bartbutkis

[@edelquinn3265]

Bart your words touched me I feel the exact same ❤I love you 😘

[@GodsFinalJubilee]

Well said!

[@charleygarth]

Potts is great and the woman is fantastic! An absolute delight!

[@Rad-MindMatters]

Music is the universal language of mankind and it transcends all barriers.

[@danasingapore135]

Her voice is a like a mountain spring, so clear and strong yet gentle. Beautiful

[@davidmoore1517]

Hi,how are you,how is the weather at the moment?

[@fuldagermany]

Bravo. A wonderful rendition by these two splendid singers. Good to see Paul Potts sharing his gift with the world. I remember when he was on the talent show. It touched my heart then and seeing him now has made me happy to see doing what he loves and does so well. I do not know the name of the female singer in this video, but I can say this, she is a great talent and I am glad I got to experience her voice tonight. It is a good way to end the day.

[@rmjds]

[@robertd1916]

You took the words out of my mouth

[@ManikSethisuwan]

Minahh Her name is Kanon. It says so in the description, the soprano's name is Kanon

[@taipan2804]

Manik Sethisuwan nice one

[@hakandahlman13]

Manik Sethisuwan Her name is カノン * Kanon

[@zientavo1660]

He just wanted to sing, he followed his dream, and here he is, Inspirational and Moving, i hope for such courage in my walk.

[@starchaserz]

Exactly. People who disparage Paul Potts and others that have a natural talent are simply mean spirited little people. I wish you well on your walk :)

[@heathermetcalfe3380]

Wonderful, so proud of what the shy but amazingly talented Paul has acheived, I remember watching his audition on BGT.

[@shirsmi5533]

Paul Potts...he makes me burst into tears. If the Angels sing then both of these people are ANGELS. 😇 😇😇

[@bernigagnon1934]

so true

[@bullmoose6253]

well said! Angelic indeed.

[@StephenRathmell]

Never tire of listening to this performance - perfection by both

[@ikachanusa]

He was invited to Japan!? That's awesome! He deserves a happy new life. Take great care of your wife who kept supporting you.

[@kooroshrostami27]

the beauty and the beast lol

[@runningwaters2200]

What do I know, I sit in South Africa. I am amazed by this. STUNNING.

[@koushinproductions]

Paul Potts regularly visits Japan and South Korea and he is really popular here.

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

@@kooroshrostami27 Where's the "beast"? Inquiring minds would like to know... SMH! 😤

[@deborahzukoski9000]

Koorosh Rostami she is the beast. He is the beauty...... jk... I just prefer his voice.... lol. She is pretty...I guess I am biased...lol

[@gtfg3800]

The soprano is Kanon Wakeshima, born June 28, 1988. She is a Japanese musician and singer, well known in many genre and performs as a Soprano, pianist & with her 4 cellos. She has more than 5 albums to her credit.

[@evakonig4543]

Wenn Paul Potts mit seiner Begleiterin singt ,dann ist Gänsehaut pur angesagt.Ich wünsche ihm alles Gute und Gottes Segen auf seinem weiteren Lebensweg um den Menschen weiterhin mit seinem Gesang Freude zu bereiten.

[@urbanfireblade]

Well done to the guy, look back at how he started, it's incredible he is where he is now.

[@Chieferd81]

+urbanfireblade Agreed but he deserves every second of it!

[@animandes]

What an incredible talent, coupled with humility and simplicity. When you hear a two-voice song with this perfect harmony we should feel privileged of such beauty.

[@klausromanoff437]

I started to listen to Paul Potts after i heard the godfather theme that he sang, i'm love with his voice and i can't stop to seek by his musics lol

[@pelagijapetroviene9088]

9rAfael Barroeta

[@ALFOHOR]

Rafael Barroeta totally agree

[@heldercapela]

you've said it right man

[@patmccaffery1543]

An absolutely beautiful performance. Kanon is simply hypnotic and Paul has a gentle but powerful voice....a perfect combination 👏👏

[@ferfoxakeladdy]

That woman has the purest, clearest voice I have ever heard

[@franzpeters3824]

@John Sharp www.generasia.com/wiki/Wakeshima_Kanon

[@happyolddude]

Have you heard Mirusia sing this?

[@shanethrelfall416]

She could work in a call centre

[@petethomas2050]

I agree his lady is great. Look up Kimmie Skota

[@barbarakiewe4917]

Sarah Brightman?

[@Cettie5360]

I could listen to that all day long

[@andrewkeeton5040]

Such a professional performance by both. A real pleasure to listen to this.

[@elflingskitten]

Paul Pott's voice has been a gift to me over the years, during many hard times. Thank you sir.

[@danieljnorth]

Paul's story is one that I relive over and over again! I well remember his first appearance on Britain's Got Talent, standing there in that cheap suit. But then he opened his mouth, and...wow! Incredible voice! he truly deserves fame and fortune!

[@lindambird2180]

Absolutely stunningly beautiful, there's not enough words to say how this sounds and the feelings it brings.. Oh my.. 💝

[@jesusvermillionthemereoleo5660]

Both of their voices just sound incredible

[@bk818]

Amen

[@713davidh42]

Kanon Wakeshima has such a beautiful soprano voice and range even though I don't understand a word she is singing. She and Paul Potts make for a powerful duet. 👍

[@TheFiown]

Paul smiling thinking what his life almost was ,,,, although talent like his you can't hide for long ,,,,, I love his modesty ,,,,, I still remember that first audition ,,,, 150,000,000 hits !!

[@piclaimuk7983]

Absolute correct 👌I still remember the actual audition and still feel the same vibe whenever see that same audition.

[@SLYSPYHIWAY90]

+Stephanie Murray No question, If there was ever a guy who everyone was rooting for he was it.

[@jimmiecampbell4357]

+Stephanie Murray : LOL! Me too. I'm an old retired man who loves rock and roll, but I love this and have watched this many of the 150,000,00! MARVELOUS.

[@dtyou6701]

I like his audition a lot too.

[@archangel6456]

+Stephanie Murray I do as well and he has improved immensely!

[@megamooon1]

Glad to see Paul Potts doing good for himself i'm not really into opera but like his voice and like success stories :)

[@JAY.POT.502]

Well done Paul,you have really proved you are good !! 👌 Saying that,what a beautiful voice the lady has with you ❤️

[@johncocat]

One of the most beautiful woman and voice!!! I’m in heaven.

[@phildrayton3625]

I do agree, but have you caught up with Amira Willighagen WOW

[@RojoFrijol]

big fan of Paul Pots and she has a beautiful voice.

[@rajashekar9914]

Red Bean which language thy singing? im big fan of paul

[@arbiter320]

Raja Shekar I think it's either Italian or Spanish. I'm not very good with languages XD

[@doubleagent14]

Italiano !!!!!

[@marxeric1913]

Both of them are unbelievable. Perfect performance.

[@rafaelguerreros263]

Omg....her VOICE is HEAVENLY...BRAVO

[@lyndaf4582]

Love you Mr Potts and your beautiful voice! Thank you for sharing your amazing gift with the world!!💚🫶🏻💜

[@corgisrule21]

I love her voice so much! Reminds me a bit of Sarah Brightman...and Paul is just amazing

[@davidmoore1517]

Hi,how are you,how is the weather at the moment?

[@albertseabra9226]

Always a thrill, to watch this fabulous musical creation featuring 2 Fantastic Performers. Thank you Paul Pott and many thanks to your amazing duet-partnership . I've seen this great performance of yours, your Japan's impressive triumph dozen of times. Unbelievable ! Warm regrads A.

[@andrewgill2561]

Paul Potts is great but this lady is stunningly beautiful with a voice to match.

[@MyREDTAIL]

Outstanding Been following Paul's Career since his first Audition on BHT What a God given gift of Talent, He has become God Bless him & his Family upon his success Etc.

[@stewartsnape110]

Strong,powerful performance by the lady and the gentleman. Bellissimo!

[@ChinPekChek1]

Kanon Wakeshima and Paul Potts singing touches my heart. They have such angelic voices, out of this world.

[@ralfkennecke3477]

Ich habe mich gerade noch einmal für die Stimme von Herrn Pott interessiert. Das ist Gänsehaut pur.

[@mariobarcellona7031]

What a sweet woman.And an heavenly voice.

[@js7un165]

I'm really glad to see Paul is continuing to work on his gift, and that he's given the opportunity to do so, and knowing his love of singing I hope that makes him happy most of all.

[@pauldeanify]

Gift!!! Rubbish!!!

[@robertdegrandis5180]

@@pauldeanify It takes one who is to know another. In this case, the other is not. 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

[@bullmoose6253]

Thank you for posting videos of amazing performances such as this jaw dropping duet featuring two of the most angelic voices ever to bless my ears.

[@davidshort8992]

Im now 71 yo and still love beautiful music. My old band teacher in high school always told me to feel the music. I do.

[@rebeccaday2554]

I could listen to these two’s rendition of this song a thousands times and love it just as much the last time as the first. She has such an incredibly pure voice, and he has an amazing vibrato tone. As a child, Marlo Lanza made me fall in love with opera and Paul Potts rekindled that love. If angles in heaven sing like these two, I can’t wait to get there. They are so gifted and blessed.

[@markalfieri2101]

they sing like angels. I absolutely tear up listening to them.

[@karenchristiansen5340]

IMark Alfieri

[@DinaSGeh]

My goodness..... her voice is absolutely sensational!! I love it.

[@colinmerrick7261]

Sarah brighten argentis6

[@albertseabra9226]

Fabulous, fantastic rendition. The audience was spellbound, living every second of that Magic Evening. The fine Female performer was excellent, a graceful poise, smooth and attractive. And a truly fine voice and endowed with an inspiring stage-presence Thank you, Mr. Paul Potts -- I've watched this vídeo dozens of times and your performance is always fresh, anew.

[@user-eq4vq4px9k]

Couldn't Say It Better

[@facilitator1031]

Kanon's voice is magical!

[@tamarablank3573]

The magnificent duo! Paul Potts is very talented, and Canon - a real jewel. Bravo!!!

[@mstein1968]

Paul can flat out sing! Great timing on notes. Incredible power and voice. A generational talent.

[@johnowen5686]

Blimey she has the voice of an angel ,I have listened to this beautiful song hundreds of times but this lady is the very very best 👌

[@josephinesage8301]

A wonderful man with a wonderful voice

[@philhazelgrave2409]

Beautiful ❤

[@frankzollner8951]

wow - she is singing like an angel - her voice goes directly to the heart and Paul takes me always away his voice. Thanks for that performance.

[@robertreynolds1606]

she has the voice of an angel, best duet I've heard ever! fantastic

[@carolecarr5210]

I agree - they just blew me away.

[@rodolfosanchez2511]

Only Andrea and Sarah are Best. Incredible versión.

[@hellohandsome9875]

Beautiful with it too

[@VonDutch68]

Check out Bocelli and Brightman doing the same duet, its pretty cool to.

[@heldercapela]

I agree

[@lloydsavage1520]

She sings this very good and with feeling.

[@M.G.1950]

Solange schon wieder her und immer wieder ein musikal.Genuss.Zwei grandiose Stimmen und ein Lied aufregend schön.Thank you.

[@piroskamerk106]

Congratulation both of you. It's beautiful amazing performance thank you for sharing with as. Greetings from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

[@markwetherall5054]

Everytime I listen to this I get goosebumps, god this lady can sing😇🙏

[@billwatt2528]

What I have I missed !!!!!. A wonderful rendition. Humankinds redeeming ability --- to create and produce this wonderful music.

[@JohnCowburn]

So beautiful, the lady (and Paul), tremendous.

[@jarimikkola2997]

Brilliant! Bravo!

[@gizellazsigmond9167]

Bravo ! gyönyörű volt.

[@10Poida]

Ive watched this performance soo many times since 'finding' it when looking for Paul's performances. Simply stunning!! Be it the 2 singers or the orchestra..

[@andrewkeeton5040]

The beautiful moments of concerts such as this, are to enjoy, without thinking about nations troubles, or politics.

[@wyomingpark]

Paul sings this beautifully. Amazing talented singer.

[@ewasierpien8179]

Dzięki za taką pieśń i WSPANIAŁE WYKONANIE dla ŚWIATA danke w interesie Polski i Europy spasiba thank You dziękuję BARDZO R Ryszard Kulesza

[@momson929]

Это Божественно! Аж слезы наворачиваются 💚

[@melvyngoodchild9027]

Beautiful just beautiful. If you don’t understand opera don’t criticise, don’t listen. Again just beautiful!

[@Paul-it2gu]

That was just WOW, two beautiful voices that complement each other so we'll.

[@jmccarty480]

to this day...still simply incredible. Way to go Paul. Way to go...

[@allanbayliss8294]

Kanon is an Angel, i have watched these 2 performing this piece far to many times.

[@A.KEYBOARD]

L'ho scoperto tramite il film One Chance" e devo ammettere che è veramente bravo! 👍 Very Great Paul Potts from Italy 🇮🇹

[@ensiklopediadokter]

Beautiful and Elegance, lit up the spirit of our soul

[@peterdawson3784]

Such a beautiful version that brings goosebumps to my skin. The more I listen the more I just melt away

[@marciodantas2890]

Paul, You're my idol!! Congrats from Brazil!!

[@watsonzou3059]

This lady was so amazing, perfect!

[@jamesreid1847]

Damn....beautiful just beautiful.

[@vladimir55073]

Божественно!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@kenmullins12]

OH BOY! Kanon Wakeshima is a fabulous multi-talented musician and singer who is an absolute pleasure to listen to and has the ability to brighten everyone's day with her fabulous performance. Couple her with Paul Potts, who rose from humble beginnings, and we have a winning duo that make a worldbeating couple in the world of operatic entertainment. A real pleasure to listen to.

[@chevalierkraken]

It's not kanon wakeshima, it's Kanon another singer who song ending for angel heart and guin saga and made collaboration album with nobuo uematsu

[@Marcel-yo2ki]

are you sure? Kanon Wakeshima? learned Italian !

[@chevalierkraken]

@@Marcel-yo2ki it's not kanon wakeshima, it's kanon, another japanese artist who grown in australia.

[@johnmullett7402]

Delighted for him , deserves it 👍

[@torfe2002]

Mr Potts has such powerful and soft vocal. It is very elegant...his voice

[@heeroorg]

Sings soulful.Her facial expression shows that she feels the pleasure from playing this masterpiece.

[@ledianacostasouza]

Maravilha!

[@bernigagnon1934]

absolutly beautiful

[@aleccap5946]

OMG could listen to this all day long

[@veritas8342]

Seeing Paul thru KZbin always makes me happy!!!!VIVA PAUL POTTS!!!!!!!!!

[@Palmarola2012]

Paul's idol is Mario Lanza. He sang a tribute concert to Mario. Lanza sang with passion and emotion. He was the most versatile tenor of all time. He sang lyric opera magnificently as he did popular songs; perform on the stage and screen, radio and television. There has never been anyone like him before or after who also had an amazing influence on singers and performers everywhere. A new, best selling book, in Italian and English, “A KID FROM PHILADELPHIA, MARIO LANZA, THE VOICE OF THE POETS,” is a wonderful homage to one of the greatest entertainers of all time. It is a must for anyone who loves Lanza and great music and great voices.

[@dimmn82]

she is the single most beautiful woman i've ever seen in my life. and this duet is equally as beautiful.

[@joed3264]

Just simply beautiful voices.

[@DarthVader19-77]

Outstanding.