Pia Toscano - All By Myself - An Intimate Evening With David Foster - PBS Special

Pia Toscano performs “All By Myself” with David Foster for his PBS special, "An Intimate Evening With David Foster" at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Visit www.piaparadise.com for all the latest Pia Toscano news, information, and performances.

[@PiaParadise]

Some of our viewers have complained that it sounds like Pia is singing "Wall By Myself" whenever she performs this song. This is a deliberate vocal technique that Pia uses. You can hear an explanation from a professional vocal coach here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3escp-PgLJ_n8k

[@TONGANMUViiEZ]

I'm one of those comments, but not as a complaint. I understand that people hold more power if belting certain vowels over others (for Celine and her piercing voice, "Ah" is her power spot.) For Pia it's the "ho" sound so the W here allows her to produce her power vowel ("w-HO-l by myself"). Certain consonants preceding it can help them with this. Some of us talking about her enunciation was all in light humor, but not a diss.

[@deannatanierla6770]

Thing is these critics can't even hit these notes that Pia does

[@TheNiwotmom]

@@deannatanierla6770 No, I can't hit these notes, however that doesn't matter. She's still saying the wrong word.

[@farrellbaker]

There might be a technical reason, but it really ruins it in my opinion! So distracting

[@lavenderpurp6610]

Indidnt notice until i read this comment now i cant take it off my mind while listening to the song😂

[@christianmanuelmunozlopez1147]

Like si viniste después de verla en viña del mar❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏hermosa ella y la interpretación wauuu quedé extasiado😍😍😍🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@MAURI9090]

Soy uno, me hizo lagrimear cuando la escuche

[@isaiasfuentes8824]

Brigido lo que transmitió ❤

[@kinealejandra]

Tremenda ❤

[@elizabethoyarce7921]

Así da gusto mujer con talento y más encima bella.

[@valeriaandrea4353]

❤

[@MARY-sc4ne]

En Viña del Mar estuviste sublime 🇨🇱❤

[@isaiasfuentes8824]

Quedé loco

[@enunezl]

x2@@isaiasfuentes8824

[@Noah-fj4op]

Who ever did her hair and makeup deserves a raise!!!!!

[@arletekapapelo1330]

damn my guy realy does derserve a raise

[@LanceDiazzz]

Fr she’s snatched

[@jashley777]

Lol ... right?!! ❤️

[@KajaliGumbs]

Listen I've been saying the same thing!

[@jessajessa5747]

She's always been beautiful though. So no, I don't see why they would need a raise.

[@Mia12521]

ALGUIEN VIENE DE VIÑA DEL MAR? CANTA HERMOSISIMOOO❤

[@cristianpoblete6865]

Fue un gran privilegio de tener a Pia en nuestro festival de viña 2024j junto al maestro Bocelli

[@jfgmayo]

Jesus how am I just now finding out about her? She has an incredible voice. We need to bring back this genre of music and these vocals. Screw this new pop and junk. Give me these vocals any day

[@sibzism]

Mate!! Me too 😂😂😂 you're at least 3 weeks ahead of me! Bloody youtube algorithm needs sorting 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@dorindadouglas2847]

YES!!! I say this all the time! Why are there artists like this out there and we get stuck with Taylor Swift and Lizzo all over the radio??!! First I've heard of her as well, but I stopped watching Idol years ago.

[@Setyourhandle8080]

Amen !

[@Nicki-jk9th]

After American Idol i didn't hear anything about her

[@ptlovefit]

I’ve also just discovered her! Boy life will never be the same again!

[@frankishovskys]

I'm here after Viña del Mar... You makes me cry. Such a beautiful show ❤

[@willsbob123]

Honestly. That end note was so so so resonant it gave me chills.

[@winmetawin7283]

Ifkr 😭

[@BellaIsMyBaby]

Me too. Certain frequencies are healing. Her voice is like velvet. That's why I believe the internet is making it harder for ppl to live healthier normal lives now. We have too much to weed thru to find soulful music nowadays.

[@Thales1997]

Her runs are perfect. And the belts are resonant

[@charlenekillbrew912]

I love her voice god bless her and my he continue to bless her

[@CottageontheCorner]

And she was voted off of American Idol...that's crazy

[@77nizzova53]

Who won that season? Nobody knows!!!! She's the only one I remember!!!!

[@mdooms76]

Happens to the best of them

[@sramkissoon1126]

IKR!!!! Madness!

[@NS-ur5ss]

"She" are you sure about that?

[@azzz7279]

Business Minded Mom I don’t like Pia for her being so flirty with Scotty McCreery on the show . Calling him her “showmance” plus she’s way too old for him and during their time on AI Pia was 22 and Scotty was 17 so that was illegal anyways . I don’t think Gabi would like that

[@kinealejandra]

Preciosa, con una canción que siempre me ha gustado, excelente interpretación, nos dejaste muy gratamente sorprendidos en Viña junto al maestro Bocelli 🇨🇱

[@EduardoRodrigues-lc8gw]

A beautiful performance of "wall" by myself by Pia Toscano... I really liked it. Great belting. 👏👏👏

[@jadegreen1554]

She’s really saying “wall by myself” every SINGLE time. Not even a single “all” in there. Great cover though…

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

It helps when you change certain beginnings of words to help belt high notes. Beyonce has a song on one of her albums and the correct lyrics at ending bridge are ooh ooh ooh in a very high belt. When she was younger and she sang the song live she would sing it currently as ooh ooh ooh however as she has gotten older and her voice is no longer as high now when she sings it live she sings Doo Doo Doo. Sounds silly but the simple change from ooh to doo helps her be able to belt the high note as she gets older and her singing voice gets lower. She still hits the note and sounds as good as ever but you can tell the lyrics change was done to assist her with getting up that high. I watched a video from a vocal coach who explained that this is done by professional singers on purpose. I think that could be why Pia is singing wall and not all.

[@rbak2679]

She was born too late. If she was alive in the 90s I’m sure she’d be a huge star with that voice.

[@hammerhome7879]

They do not promote real talent today , they manufacture "stars" and force garbage onto us. I lost interest in music 20 years ago , I use to live for it.

[@sammbabazi2849]

Born too late, I get u. Now we have autotuned singers, most who mean nothing!! Even rap music is not serious anymore! What does Drake rap?? Don't they know there was a Tupac Shakur, Biggie and Nas?

[@xtianchen7977]

@@sammbabazi2849 ikr, and they get grammys for that sht 😆

[@imqsqs]

nah, she would've had different inspirations and wouldnt sound nearly as good.

[@rbak2679]

Qussai if you got the talent baby, you got it.

[@robertolh.2520]

Well deserved standing ovation for Pia Toscano, she really gave 110% on her performance, total commitment and delivery.

[@khrystalbooze4893]

Why am I just now hearing from this women ?!?!?! I'm speechless, she has a powerful and beautiful voice 🥺🤯🤯

[@tyriqbrown8072]

I swearrrr

[@tabithabryan]

For real.... raw talent

[@Dachdogoriginal]

I don't have TV. I've never hears of her. What the heck is wrong with the world that she is not blowing up the airwaves. Sheesh!

[@evelynoliveira922]

Me right now in 2022

[@jyn88]

I was surprised when she got voted off American Idol. I forgot what season it was.

[@johnandkathleenodonnell4130]

Compare Pia's performance of this song with Celine's and anyone else who has ever covered it. No one sings with such power, passion and inspiration. Her final few bars set the world on fire and are like no other interpretation out there. An extraordinarily talented vocalist: world class.

[@harkinjoeytabanag8323]

did you hear charice version?

[@jeryhkdanielledarjuan4176]

I think the og singer of this arrangement is Charice. Have you heard it?

[@JaysonCulaba]

Have you listened to Charice Pempengo version? Hahaha Think of it!

[@ginarenmoris1496]

Charice pempengco was still the best among them all....try to listen it..she slayed the song that easy

[@ginarenmoris1496]

Pia Still did slayed it too ofcourse...

[@juliaellegood7631]

I remember her from American Idol. She is a special and talented young woman.

[@JalaniClarke]

Julia Ellegood YEAA I USED TO BE IN LOVE WITH THIS GIRL

[@jyn88]

I remember her too!

[@prudequerido6899]

Did her voice change?

[@nacho615]

I remember when she left in 9th place I was shocked

[@juliaellegood7631]

I was shocked too. She was good enough to be in the top three , or even win the whole thing.

[@jacden70]

What a fantastic performance. Pia is indeed a world-class singer.

[@billjosephramos6031]

About Facts indeed

[@louiseferm8803]

Pia deserves to be a superstar🤩 /new fan from Sweden

[@davidfoster9510gmail]

Thanks for your love and support towards me on my page I really appreciate you and can’t thank you enough. Write me with the address above to be among the lucky few who stand a chance for a meet and greet when I am in your city or city nearby 💗💞💘💓💓

[@jerylduno3562]

Her tone's so rich.😍

[@Helix_007]

My god there are so many overly critical people in this comment section. Talk about your favorite versions somewhere else. Pia did a great job with this cover.

[@deniswoolman3904]

Yes,Pia did more than a great job with this cover, one of the better versions I have seen.To get to sing with David Foster means you are not just a good singer, you have to be AMAZING singer, and amazing Pia is,but people are always going to compare her to vocal monsters like Charice.

[@foreverPriscilla]

amazing job!*

[@gimpman1357]

Tyler T. I like hearing about other versions so I can check them out. Anyways Pia is great. In fact she is phenomenal. Personally I like the original by Eric Carmen.

[@EternalSilence4ever]

@@gimpman1357 I like the original because it has that beautiful piano solo. The original doesn't have the same "oomph" as this version or Celine's, but it has a more subtle yet painful tone to it too. It's underappreciated that's for sure.

[@gimpman1357]

@@EternalSilence4ever I also like the original (by Eric Carmen) because it is true to Rachmaninov’s piano concerto. ie. pays homage to the REAL creator of this song.

[@taraoram]

When David Foster says “WOW”, you know you’re the best of the best.

[@charmaymortel408]

TaraOram David Foster did that to Charice “all by myself”

[@minangz2410]

David's reaction of charice version of all by myself indeedly priceless....

[@jehooo2873]

@@minangz2410 😍😍😍

[@minangz2410]

@@jehooo2873 😁😁

[@jehooo2873]

@@minangz2410 that was priceless.... introduce a Long speech before they start... When oprah and I...have a love child. 😂😂 No one can predict man's talent ... Finding someone to sang this song perfectly is almost impossible 😂😂😂 until we find a dynamo from the Philippines...😂😂 The Laser Beam... Charice 😂😂😂 New York Post.. Once called ""THE VOCAL PRODIGY" For being able to sing """ BIG SONG""" Even at her TENDER AGE...😂😂

[@AVIDEOGAL]

WHY ISN'T THIS GORGEOUS GIRL ONE OF THE BIGGEST STARS IN THE WORLD !!! TALK ABOUT NAILING IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rjperfetto584]

Because everyone got lumped into watered down rap and hip hop music that is all computer generated and all sound the same for the most part.

[@CarolinaSabbag]

The high notes were perfect but the riff on 1:21 was just terrific ❤️❤️

[@CoolHandLuke01]

How about at 3:47

[@jasonmcconnell3503]

this seriously deserves millions of views. one of the most outstanding vocal performances in recent memory. Watching her on Idol perform this and then watching this. that GROWTH!!!!!!! Pia is a real superstar

[@JaxSparrowVlogs]

I super agree so is so much better singer now

[@itsmehimsanson]

She sort of sounded like celine just in her own way, you know what I mean?

[@dougandtravis1972]

It'sMeHim SOA not even close to Queen Celine, I’m sorry but the wall by myself destroyed this brilliant song for me!!!

[@vikkihottie55]

I know exactly what you mean~~I just about lost my shit when she got bumped off of Idol~~This girl can sanggggggggg~~~

[@NathanielPx]

Céline Dion mixed with Whitney Houston

[@samanthaswords6491]

Agreed

[@buttercup2246]

Yea, I’m thinking the same too lol

[@dmsridertv]

WOW!!!! Absolutely incredible!

[@blueatlantis]

Oh my pia is the best! Till today she's still the best...

[@tanthanhvo5987]

Omg perfection in any ways

[@Briael]

Such beautifully clear high notes, no reaching, no screeching.

[@rechoice9010]

First time Ive heard of her....damn shes good!

[@travislong3366]

Girl. That’s where it’s at. So underrated. Love you Pia. From day one

[@ashleeneptune]

Oh my gosh I literally cant

[@poriyo]

I still remember clearly her performance of this song on American Idol. Damn, she has improved a lot belting the long F5.

[@beckycarriz]

I can’t even imagine what it feels like to get a “wow” comment from David Foster.😳

[@rburrhead]

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Nameless_mixes]

I remember seeing her on Idol (and voting for her every week), then seeing her release songs like This Time and You’ll Be King and them not getting much success in the public eye. I truly thought she’d fade into obscurity and wasn’t going anywhere. But I’m so proud of her for never giving up and still getting recognition for the incredible vocalist that she is! ❤️

[@esmeraldahernandez1018]

I loved “this time” 😭

[@mariacarby3484]

Never Heard of her, but definitely will follow her music beautiful voice of her generation, powerful voice unique in her tone that is her own signature… there perfect.

[@johnnyice256]

She should have won Idol that year, I never got over it lol.

[@GraciesMom]

@@johnnyice256ditto!

[@iago07]

It’s time we know who Pia Toscano is... my goodness. Blew the roof off. And can we just acknowledge all the great work David Foster has done. He’s brought us so many gems in the music industry.... 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@AUGUSTALLEN28]

David didn't discover her.

[@rodneysamuel7824]

Iago07 I agree with you 💯. Pia is Awesome! When she hits that high note in the bridge, who cares about " wall by myself "and having David Foster, backed by well orchestrated musicians.😷😷😷

[@kae11pll]

In every generation, a Celine is born.

[@davidfoster7474]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹 I have you to be most thankful for 🌹🌹🙏❤️📺

[@Zanderthegrape]

I met her sister. Her sister was a tympanist and percussionist for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. A family of talent. They’re just wonderful

[@merayahcarey9390]

Wall by myself is the new version of this song! Pia is an amazing singer! She can change the lyrics whatever she wants

[@vheanefalogme6253]

Hahahahaha

[@skylargray9223]

Lol

[@fashion0013]

Is sooo annoying!!! Someone tell her what is the first letter of the word please!!!

[@gmot4671]

My son and I was just saying they same thing. Lol

[@Torimichelle21]

🤣🤣💀 I can't unhear it. I'm crying haha

[@hannahrachelxo2281]

She has got to be kidding me! This is almost easy for her! Wow. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@tobilobaojemuyiwa4403]

Pretty sure this wasn't anywhere close to "easy" for her😂 I can't go into the details

[@davetechme]

I remember her on Idol, she was clearly in a league of her own. Couldn't believe it when she got cut but good to see her getting recognition for her talent and hard work. 👍

[@cheydutton]

SHE KILLED IT!!!!

[@Quxxnfan1]

She was literally robbed on American idol I could have cried

[@Powlee07]

Pia just made that her song! She immortalized that piece!

[@JMCNYC79]

Pia’s voice is incredible!

[@kasetsin8102]

I wish I could see her performance someday❤

[@annaobieta]

Pia: bravo!!! Charice: wow!!! Just wow!!!

[@TONGANMUViiEZ]

Pia’s version: “Wall by myself” Charice version: “Obama’s Elf” And then there's Kim Kardashians version 10 years from now: "All buy myselfie" Lyrical changes brings a tear to my eyes Update 2021: The world didn't end, yay! Kidding, my actual update is in response to those saying that her pronunciation is a technique. I KNOW. I understand that people hold more power when belting certain vowels over others (for Celine and her piercing voice, "Ah" is her power spot.) For Pia and her full voice it's the "ho" sound so the W here allows her to produce her power vowel ("w-HO-l by myself"). Certain consonants preceding it can help them with this. Some of us talking about her enunciation was all in light humor, but not a diss.

[@beck___]

Stalini Naufahu i was thinking the same exact thing!!! Hahahaha

[@l8dylici0uz]

Stalini Naufahu 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@emmanuelcalucin6094]

Stalini Naufahu Wahahahaha! You made my day!

[@jcastle1155]

Stfu! Hahahahaha

[@kerensolorzano5325]

LOL!!!!!!!!

[@magsfk]

absolutely FLAWLESS performances this entire night!!! the hair. the makeup. the wardrobe. the voice. 🤍🤍🤍 love you pia, you deserve so much!

[@frayeisenberg8226]

Awesome voice.......belongs in the same conversation with the greats

[@ilovehoneyandbabyy]

I saw her live at anAndrea Bocelli concert and she was AMAZING. We were all locked into her performance.

[@richboy81]

Wow! She was already a good singer when she was on Idol, but now she’s on another level! Wow wow wow

[@kevc6115]

Holy crap! Now that is a vocal performance and a half!

[@WhiteOrchidLady]

and I'm only now discovering her 😭. Pia and Celine just brings David's songs to life!

[@jpetteys3801]

LOVE how david stays and supports within the American idol family

[@MusicalMar]

It’s crazy how much she sounds like Celine and a hint of Jessie J!! Shooooook !!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@82youtubeshared]

She sounds just like Celine! If you listen without watching you’d think it’s her!

[@pupperella1960]

Another fabulous Foster Find!

[@angelablack7946]

I’m so blown away with how amazing she sounds. Those are some powerful lungs

[@AnneBarschall]

Finally!!!! She gets what she deserves: performing with David Foster.

[@markfrancisph]

I love this after Charice's version. David knows what song to give to the singers.

[@kimberlyspiegelhalter467]

“WOW” 😮😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidfoster9510gmail]

Thanks for your love and support towards me on my page I really appreciate you and can’t thank you enough. Write me with the address above to be among the lucky few who stand a chance for a meet and greet when I am in your city or city nearby 💗💞💘💓💓

[@bansang3789]

Can we all just calm down with the Charice comparisons and wall by myself ...and actually appreciate the fact that she said "Thank you everyone" in the end.It shows humility which is underrated.🙂

[@karlzarate]

i suddenly missed charice with david :(

[@yudai112]

Pia is good, But Charice is out of this world amazing

[@arminpoblete2344]

Me too 😭 charice set the bar so high for whitney and celine songs.

[@judetorres6659]

Samee

[@merayahcarey9390]

Pia is way better than Charice! Pia is a complete package

[@judetorres6659]

@@merayahcarey9390 hahahah charice is better than her

[@ralharps]

OMG! I haven’t seen her since idol....she just MURDERED this song!!! 😍😍😍

[@astonmarjo]

So talented... So Beautiful ❤️💍🌟💯

[@harrygreg4003]

wow that was really awesome

[@farhanudinmuhammad3046]

How could this doesn't have 1 million views? Come on KZbin.

[@rosaurojrloredo3941]

She's an amazing singer but i still prefer the version of Charice Pempengco...Sad that Charice is no more..

[@katedayanan4841]

@@rosaurojrloredo3941agree.. Charice's version is way better than this..

[@arminpoblete2344]

@@rosaurojrloredo3941 yeah right. You can feel every lyrics in charice's rendition of this song. the power and intensity is so amazing in charice's version

[@jehooo2873]

@@arminpoblete2344 the reaction of david foster is priceless when sunshine corazon hit the high note.... Still Pia is getting way good..

[@BellaIsMyBaby]

I rlly despise the internet. Have to weed through so much, just to find the soul healing artists, like this. She has a voice like velvet & heaven. A literal goddess.

[@davidfoster9510gmail]

Thanks for your love and support towards me on my page I really appreciate you and can’t thank you enough. Write me with the address above to be among the lucky few who stand a chance for a meet and greet when I am in your city or city nearby 💗💞💘💓💓

[@marcelocruz8275]

Hooolaaa corazón. Soy Marcelo de Santiago de Chile Sudamérica. Cantas como los dioses!!!

[@poeticmeditationsbyyaffa]

Why is she not more famous?! She’s , there’s no words !

[@sheikfrancia8912]

Her collab with Troy Laureta brought me here. 2020

[@mrbubba81]

Most robbed Idol contestant ever. Ever.

[@thoniebaldo7615]

Most Robbed??.. there are a lot better singers than her in AI who didn't win...

[@aeilus]

where fo broken hearts go is her best perf

[@serotonin9650]

Jerick Co I think it’s because people didn’t expect her to go that early.

[@JulesGuiang]

mrbubba81 uhm Jessica Sanchez?

[@nacho615]

I was shocked when she left so early

[@LitNaijaGal]

Standing ovation

[@user-kd4fx1ic7s]

Умопомрачительное исполнение! Роскошная роскошно))

[@joannap8769]

This is so cool 😄 I was so mad when she didn’t win American idol. But here she is doing bigger and better things. Good job Pia!

[@bbmeow2740]

If I Could Sing half as good as Pia, I would never speak again. I would sing Everything! This was an amazing performance! She is super duper talented!

[@dewizonnevijlle5999]

Best singer in the world

[@pilarmendez7854]

Ella es como un hada, la adoro desde q la vi en Viña 2024!!! Toda mi admiración 😌

[@eileenchmielewski1420]

Holy crap! She's beyond amazing!!!

[@pikapikapikachu6679]

Now that's what I call a real SINGER ❤

[@LuisRamirez-wg2xp]

Fue muy gratificante escuchar tu hermosa voz, con un tono y color fascinantes, gracias por traer tu talento a Chile. ❤❤

[@shelleynewton6630]

Love you Pia!!!

[@vintiel6964]

She is even more better singer now from last time i saw her on Idol

[@alyssabradley3253]

She is an ALIEN and I'm obsessed! Wow! That note....I'm dead.

[@scottnoble5320]

.... And instead we got Stefano. I will never get over that. Seriously. Never.

[@sergeshow4292]

her vibrato is breathtaking !

[@boobletownbobby9255]

She was one of my favorites when she was on idol, had such a crush on her. She is still fire! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jyn88]

Same. I thought she was pretty and had a powerful voice. Shocked when she got booted off American Idol. Can't remember who won that season.

[@toxicboardgaymer]

Best female singer in the world.She saved my life from siuice and I will always be grateful with her and her voice.

[@EternalSilence4ever]

I don't know if this is significant but quite a few of the orchestral members were smiling throughout her performance. They really felt it - and so did everyone else. This is a FANTASTIC performance.

[@rogeriobarbosa7966]

Absolutly amazing ❤

[@sharkbaitinnewengland8156]

Wow!!! Pia you are phenomenal!!!!!!!!

[@davidfoster9510gmail]

Thanks for your love and support towards me on my page I really appreciate you and can’t thank you enough. Write me with the address above to be among the lucky few who stand a chance for a meet and greet when I am in your city or city nearby 💗💞💘💓💓

[@SaltyTubers]

Pia Toscano is the REAL DEAL and always has been! I will always remember the incredibly stupid way she was voted off American Idol and thinking how she was and still is 10x the vocalist of anyone I've heard from that show. Pia would be exceptional via vocals alone but her amazingly beautiful self is just breathtaking. THANK YOU PIA!

[@BREWT4ceMEDIA]

I saw her last month with bocelli and it almost brought a tear to my eye when she sang this and the prayer. Insane talent

[@claudioaros]

A sublime voice...omg...although at times she reminds me of Celine...but she is a goddess and she won the hearts of all of Chile

[@ABlueDahlia]

I can see why this was recommended for me. Her upper range is delightful. Wording could use work, but everyone can't be Celine - scratch that.. everyone can't be perfect all of the time. ;)

[@cheolxx5142]

Pia managed to bring the world's favorite song with her own signature voice which is indeed powerful

[@maicolquiroz978]

Canta espectacular esta señorita mucho mejor quebcualquier cantante en la actualidad cuando la escuche cantar la ame❤