Iam Tongi And James Blunt - Monsters Reaction | American Idol History: We're All Crying!

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[@marcianna100]

This is the most emotional performance on American Idol in history! Iam made history on American Idol! Fractured a lot of souls and captivated a lot of hearts with his performances during his American Idol Journey. His new single is a beautiful song this young man will be making great songs 😍 by the way I love watching your reactions to Iam’s performances. ♥️ yous came through with the support from the beginning till the end. God bless 🙌🏻♥️

[@userunknown1578]

Jelly was with Iam's mom watching the performance... It would be nearly impossible to not break down seeing her reaction to her son's incredibly emotional and amazing performance.

[@missyj2674]

😭😭Definitely made American Idol history as one of the most raw and awe inspiring just divine performance 😭❤ Just so Amazing how one can impact the whole world just seeing Monster's is now #1 on itune and #2 Iams new single YESSAH😭🙌❤

[@pacificnorthwest7456]

100% agree!! Only other one that’s emotional to this level is Kelly Clarkson singing piece by piece on American idol

[@lionelfafangunaulu6447]

Congratulations IAM,you make Hawaii,American,Tongans,Samoan and all Polynesian proud

[@mearip6116]

Iam can grieve now....thanks to James Blunt for writing this song and supporting Iam through the song....

[@ImMadMaxxx]

Most emotional American Idol performance ever! TY John and LuLu!😇😭

[@mollygee9950]

That intro had me tearing up before the song even started. This whole performance is as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. They are two men on that stage who have lost their dads and the support James Blunt offers Iam is so genuine. Even though James' father lived I truly believe that both their fathers were on the stage that night.

[@1dash133]

There were several things that worked against Iam keeping his composure. - In his previous singing of "Monsters", Iam had to prep himself/drum up his self-control before starting to sing the song. This time, he had no choice on when to start, he was singing a duet. He was singing on cue. Ready-set-go. - In his previous renditions of this song, Iam had the security blanket of his father's guitar to blanket him and to bolster his confidence. This time, he was singing naked. - This time he was singing a duet. He didn't have the lyrics of the song to keep driving him to the next note. He had to start and stop. Stopping was easy, starting up again was very hard. - Most importantly, he was singing with James Blunt. James' emotions poured through his voice, they were overwhelming.

[@ce7768]

Yep. He said he listened to the song with his Dad a lot and sang it for him. To meet the person who actually wrote the song that helped him is overwhelming and he was grieving right in front of all of us..

[@tenjinjoymira]

Iam mentioned in an interview that once James started singing, he could feel the heartbreak in his voice and from that point on, he lost it.

[@timkruse9912]

I commend iam's grace and strength through this performance. i dont blame him for crying mid performance, because he's still a 18 year old kid who's grieving for his dad. its bigger than american idol. he's putting his story and heart out there to the millions, congrats iam, well deserved

[@_pikaaa8276]

Iam made James blunt song way more known than when he first released it

[@AlainnCorcaigh]

strongly disagree, it was well known , reactors have been reacting to it since it came out

[@ce7768]

It was well known before Iam sang it. You will reactions from a year aho on it all over the place. The beauty of Idol is singing artists song so those we didn't before will know/introducing ppl to music they never heard before. Either way, this was healing for everyone and am glad this song is helping millions of people all over the world..

[@chicotata]

It was #1 3 years ago. James Blunt is a such a pro. Kudos and respect to him🙏🏽 #TsUP🤙🏽

[@lilybe6026]

That's for sure not true

[@Shrasha]

Strong disagree. The song got his dad his life changing operation.

[@mutzyoutube9891]

What a beautiful moment and what a raw beautiful duet...

[@deborahdennehy9937]

So superbly written by James Blunt for his father on the first video. Lovely Iam Tongi broke down in tears which was understandable considering what he's going through now. We are thinking of you so much Iam 💔💔💔💔

[@taput4175]

This performance made me cry more than Iam's audition 😭😭 Iam Tongi and James Blunt singing "Monsters" is an amazing historic moment in American Idol history! This season of AI would not have been as successful without Iam Tongi! Yessah!! 🇹🇴🤙🏽❤️

[@lorijones7961]

The whole world connected to this song💕

[@AlainnCorcaigh]

come on be realistic, its barely 5% of the world that has heard it

[@KC-mh1xi]

@@AlainnCorcaighDon’t take it literally. It means people have experienced loss and can relate to these lyrics.

[@charmainep1602]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 even James could feel Iam's bittersweet painful struggle, ugh! 😭😭😭

[@mariesal3558]

Four hours later and I’m still crying … I can’t sleep lol

[@logantic]

I lost it. My heart couldn't take it 😢 love you Iam

[@hawaiianteine]

Aloha John and Lulu - OMG from the beginning it was tears, once Iam actually choked up and didn't finish singing the words I was a sobbing mess. The Iam effect - even James Blunt was shaking to hold it together. Our 2023 American Idol - Yessah!

[@ethanray7473]

I have 2 top favourite KZbin couples, you’re one of them! I love every reactions and genuine interactions! I’ve grown to love you guys through Iams Journey, I always look forward to looking out for your videos for Iam and every time, is worth the watch! Love you guys ❤

[@TheeBullCo]

Just wonderful. James knew he needed to help Iam through this and Iam truly felt like he could lean on James. Beautiful , beautiful moment.

[@angelo7124]

James blunt back on the charts on I tune

[@terripoulin4067]

Amen!!!! James Blunt 😮, he is an incredible gifted singer and songwriter, Wow James Blunt I'm still crying after watching the original video 3 days ago, I can see why Iam is so emotional trying to sing that song!!!!

[@noe_lani_808]

Much Love .&. Aloha for your support for Hawaii's own, Iam Tongi, from the very beginning of his Journey on AI!! Much Respect!!!

[@josephpomale1088]

Congratulations to Iam Tongi, Hawaii, Tonga and Samoa - New age Maui, live and direct choooohoooo!!!! Booyahhhhh!!!!

[@patreciabestudio6605]

even I watching many times still crying 😢

[@silentnaka3638]

even james blunt was trying to hold it together ... music crosses all lines aloha to these great story tellers

[@Runeforged]

Ugh man this hits harder than the audition. Didn’t know that was possible but onions are freakin everywhere man

[@vk3904]

I can honestly say before I watched Iam for the first timw his audition, I did not know James Blunt. But after he performed I started listening to James Blunt music. Thanks Iam for your beautiful talent. You make all of us Polynesian proud of you especially your family. Your dad is so so proud of you👏👏👏

[@danielnicholas4646]

He can sing with anyone in the world jazz gospel rock n roll reggae,country RnB Blues Amen 🙏

[@ReactToTheWorld]

Nothing wrong with ugly crying. Let it out. John X Lulu Wicked: linktr.ee/johnxlulu Lulu's Fantasy Show: linktr.ee/cluelesslulu

[@calideb4437]

It's not only finding ourselves in James Blunt's lyrics, it's finding ourselves in the way Iam sings - his heart connects with ours. When we are with others in this way there's a collective moment when the energy of ours feel at the same time with all the layers of emotions. Tears express what our heart feels, happy tears, longing tears, sad tears, proud tears. For most women being tearful is easier & accepted. When grown men soften in an expression of tears, it's not weakness, but shows their heart. That is a man of strength. React to the World popped up on my phone last week. I've watched every video mentioning Iam Tongi. Have enjoyed each won. Many blessings, Mahalo & keep doing what you do SO well♡

[@segiaalapati1378]

I like your reactions and yeah it is so emotional. God Bless them all. ❤😊😊

[@gregorydryden7865]

awesome reaction, I got to thinking, that God had a plan and Iam Tongi never would have won if his father didnt pass away and God took Him to glory. That event prompted Iam to audition with 'monsters" with all of the emotion and it highlited Iam's amazing talent in guitar playing and vocals. and that audition catapulted Iam to National fame, and made him a local Hawaaian hero. Iam then gets to sing a duet with James Blunt who wrote the song and it becomes one of the most moving duets ever. Iam actually made James Blunts song exponentially more famous. Of Course Iam rides this amazing wave of events and momentum to deliver one awesome performance after another and is not the winner of American Idol. God is indeed good

[@elizabethtoki332]

Mann!! Very emotional and beautiful ❤❤

[@TheZacheryMantis]

Wow, you two are absolutely amazing! Every time IAM sings, it feels like he's pulling back a bow and shooting straight into my heart.

[@beckywinkler6464]

The day after Iam auditioned, James Blunt's manager got in touch with him and asked him if he knew his song was #1 on ITunes. That's when James Blunt saw Iam's audition and realized that Iam had taken his song to new heights.

[@ImMadMaxxx]

Thank You for showing this friends..... Amazing duo.. "I AM" Crying eyes as usual! I think I played that one right... Bless you both!

[@Isilelimau]

So Emotional!!

[@lopanuucla5481]

Iam Tongi and the people , put American Idol back on the map!! Thank you both of you!!(Malo). Ofa atu!(Love u)!

[@lorijones7961]

Beautiful song

[@charmainep1602]

I just saw a Hawaii music producer on a local TV station say that he's already been contacted by 35-40 people that want to work with Iam.

[@smileysmiley9023]

James Blunt is such a brilliant songwriter - Congratulations to our fav Winnet n wish him all the best with his new career. WLY IAM. Thanks for the reaction vid 🤟 love it

[@TinaPauHana]

Jelly was in Joe Rogan a couple days before and he talked about how he admired Iam. He cried with Joe while watching Iam on the show, so this doesn’t surprise me that he was sitting by his mom.

[@ACA-kb2vf]

Powerful performance🤙🤙

[@ellenmatagi6040]

❤❤❤❤TEAM IAM TONGI ALLL THE WAYYYYY ❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 love this ❤ watched it sooo many times but still gets me😅

[@SereneBliss]

Thanks guys and cheeehooo awesome uso Iam

[@keahisalvador1186]

Wow! Intense! Powerful!

[@lorijones7961]

I love your reaction

[@asookdeo316]

Love you guys

[@ReactToTheWorld]

Peace and love to you too!

[@venushongara457]

You need to talk the talk. We want the best for Iam... Just do it🤗😇🌈

[@disneydancer99]

Neva Stop Dreaming BIG!!!! CHEEEEEEEEEEHUUUUUUUUU!!! Keep Posting New Videos Always!!! Aloha Shaka!!!

[@jeromefroilan7115]

This song no matter who sing it it will hit your heart. Just listen to the lyrics its really make you cry...

[@rubbersoul4960]

Why do I cry everytime I listen to this song 😫

[@rosaacosta7184]

Oh my goodness that was so beautiful and emotional ❤❤❤

[@randylove]

Lets make iam tongi the new Don ho of Hawaii.i hope they go back to live rhere and iam tongi support his mom and family

[@kaeoquilit1453]

Godbless you guys ❤❤❤ I will continue to watch all your content. 🎉 may life bring you joy and luck🎉

[@michaelmiddleton578]

..just wanted to say - love your channel and all content...your comments are always -> spot on...

[@itsBennett]

This will probably go down as one of the most iconic moments in Idol History. Iam changed the game.

[@cheers1061]

😭😭😭😭😭 so beautiful! Love it James and Iam. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ticEjyNo]

I bet more than 10 million people have memorized this song already.

[@lisan3024]

I'm one of them

[@Waynes-xt9gr]

per one of the local tv media did say he has a manager

[@SB-jn5ge]

💔😭😭MY HEART IS BURSTING!!!!!!!!!!!💔😭😭

[@jeffyencotv7220]

oh men everytime i watch there video i always crying..im connected!!!

[@yaaleeuce2872]

Here we go

[@sharonclark4002]

Congrats Iam well deserved. On another subject Courtney Hadwin has recently released her very first 2 singles as an independent artist called Breakable and That Girl don’t live here, I know you 2 loved her when she was younger 😁 she is now 18 and just as amazing I really hope I see your reactions to them very soon 😁😁😁

[@twitiger1]

So beautiful to see the both of your reactions towards this song. Aloha hope to see you in Hi. Sss

[@Imua2]

On our local news cast Iam's aunty mentioned he has a manager and he is being taken care of. So his future is being looked after. Mahalo for your reactions.

[@kuyajay2203]

I cried again 🤦‍♂️ god dammit it

[@Waynes-xt9gr]

edit it......delete God please.

[@jeffgib2758]

thank you

[@shaunfleming5860]

You guys got to reaction to the little mermaid song part of your world

[@jackieagpaoa8662]

You should watch Kahuku graduation 2023. And listen to the first song they sing.

[@kazehana877]

This song is actually about a son who says he will battle the monsters from his father, while he takes his final breaths.

[@pickelkilla]

Thank you for repeating the lyrics for us

[@eiddi]

now you have to watch the official video

[@KiwiTiene33]

I think you'd be a great fit as Iams manager ❤

[@VeisiniaLelea-od9wm]

You guys are so funny

[@encydear5693]

😭😭😭😭💖💖

[@jeromefroilan7115]

Colaboration with Bruno Mars could be a good one. Or sing a song of Bread , everything I own.. Bringing back some hit songs from the past could be a good hit.

[@VeisiniaLelea-od9wm]

I crief evertime I watch this

[@melyhinojosa9442]

🥹🥹🥹🙏🏼💔

[@williamwilson9283]

❤😢🎉😊

[@dopecoastbullies701]

ayaw hilak dha

[@keahisalvador1186]

Pretty cool interview when he made top 5, kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6WalKJ7a8-Zipo Would be awesome to see you guys talk with Iam, fingers crossed

[@ticEjyNo]

American idol should have invited Putin to the finale. He would have called off his military from Ukraine 🇺🇦 straight away.

[@ANTI_FAscist_WW2champs]

so glad they had james out there to help him through it..

[@elizabethtoki332]

Mann!! Very emotional and beautiful ❤❤

[@prophet5257]

I love your reaction

[@judithmacdonald4001]

🥲🥲🥲❤❤❤