Ruben Studdard-Flying Without Wings

American Idol Season 2
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[@jenkinsmanly-spain1252]

2024 this song still slaps. Ruben still killin it. 💐's, my brother, 💐's.

[@malikclay3378]

2023 This song still brings tears to my eyes. My grandmother loved Ruben.

[@johnrobinson1762]

What a gift, let me archive this

[@amariebloom]

2024 me too!! Everytime

[@stinabaybee128]

Here I am 17 years later Crying like I did 17 years ago lmao

[@complexcracks3549]

stinabaybee128 here I am, 17 years old, not understanding how this beat Clay

[@rocketstar03]

Seriously bro 😂

[@FantasyLegacy]

Me too...this song leaves me weak... every time since this magical performance! #205 ⭐

[@BiggestBoss88]

Fuxk I can't believe I'm 30 after reading your comment

[@eextheprinceisdope7662]

Whoo what?, 17 Years ago?

[@yokoyiofem3583]

Two things won him the crown... His smile and the song he chose .

[@djtblizzle]

okoi ofem ummm... and his voice!?!

[@lucaslayton3974]

Also clay is just too fruity.

[@phatfatgurl]

And his voice and personality

[@CK2012]

I was torn between the two Ruben and Clay they are both very talented and both came off very genuine and not a phony. In their own style if I could I would crown them both.

[@stellarprecious4925]

❤️❤️❤️

[@freedom4mealways]

Twenty years ago, American Idol alum Ruben Studdard came out with this melodious hit. He really did fly without wings back then!

[@taylorbryant668]

This was the best season of American idol ever in my opinion…

[@teemiles2643]

I agree I haven’t watched since him and Fantasia

[@rasdawg9]

Bring me back to 10 years old again please🙏 this was the best season and I love how Clay and Ruben are still friends.

[@bensonwu1238]

I think Shane Filan should sing with Ruben Studdard because Flying Without Wing is originally a Westlife song.

[@gyoung2357]

I just said the same thing…except I was 12 or 13. You had to be there

[@kadinereid1179]

That moment when you know a star is born.

[@mikeverderosa3601]

So nostalgic I miss these days

[@johnrobinson1762]

We are all one, remember that. Why do we fight with one another

[@sdurst86]

“You’re the place my life begins, and you’ll be where it ends” one of the best lyrics ever

[@KatorAbaagu]

It's the deepest lyrics I've ever heard.

[@johnalclarke5054]

2020 and still a vibe

[@darlenehenleygray76]

Yes 🙏💯♥️

[@petagaygraham4422]

Facts

[@courteneybarendse4516]

2021 ❤

[@graysongillin7301]

2021 and still a vibe

[@TaRonThomasTv]

All facts no cap!!!

[@natashabalgobin3133]

2024 and still loving this song❤

[@maineh488]

My mother passed today.......thank you Ruben to make my heart cry the right way....... I LOVE YOU ALL❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@scootbundy7198]

🙏🏾

[@alvinrayestorninos6118]

Its from Weslife thank you for thst version

[@OGJasian]

The fact that this has less than 1 million views is deplorable

[@MrRoneyOng]

he did a few curves with the song, and it turned out fantastic. I'm coming back here from 2021

[@Copyrightbreaker22]

He's so damn likable...

[@blackpepper644]

He sang.... that song! Ruben is the best!

[@2013venjix]

Hear the original: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHyzeKt9eKuaitU

[@bellahhh2784]

My mom saw this the day my brother was born and named my brother ruben

[@LeVonngaKiara]

Amazing 🖤🖤🖤

[@freddiemontanez8461]

My Godfather name is Ruben.

[@lauradaleaccommodation9173]

Love the song even now it moves me

[@djtblizzle]

STILL tears in 2019!!!

[@waynereid3718]

20 years later it's still a hit in our 👂 ears

[@jeannilizapolicarpio9650]

His eyes connects with the audience, he touched our hearts during the finals,thats why he won

[@Got2bp]

Song gets me till this day. One of my favorites

[@jamespond1977]

2003 American Idol Finale is it's Best Finale Ever.

[@DomisWorld]

I remember watching this with my grandma and we both cried like babies! Ruben reallllllly did that!

[@GordonXavier]

I watched this with my grandma too. Such good memories 🙏🏽

[@moe_chi]

I remember watching this as a kid and me and my sis and mom shouted when he won

[@Bigp352]

The best American Idol EVER!!!

[@Blissedx]

Mannnnnn this was epic!!! Life just doesn't feel like this anymore though 😢

[@samin0712]

Perfection!!!!!! I am still crying! April 2020!!❤️

[@salmineo4132]

This song just taps into emotions sooo easily

[@Adeoca2]

I was 14 years old when I watched the season 2 finale of American Idol. I never knew this was a cover version of a WESTLIFE song, until now. I always thought this was his original song.

[@kekethomas1586]

Just humble. When you can sing and smile while singing the entire song. My God!My God! Love me some Ruben. Clay was great as well. That was a tough season. So glad they are still friends. I love them both. Beautiful and touching performance right here. Touched the old ticker. God bless you Ruben. ❤🙌🏾🥰🙏🏾

[@kngmidas8332]

I remember crowding around the tv in Germany watching this thinking he won already. God I miss those times

[@DanielleGracel]

Ruben was and still is very handsome.

[@cathydavis7622]

2024, and this song is still awesome.

[@robinturner1291]

One of the BEST Male Singers this Show has Ever Showcased.

[@josephcumberbatch4248]

One of my favorite songs 😍 love you Ruben!!

[@eextheprinceisdope7662]

You're the place my life begins And you'll be where it ends I'm Flying Without Wings And that the Joy you bring I'm Flying without wings I felt those lines.

[@southpaw9581]

💯

[@eextheprinceisdope7662]

@@southpaw9581 You love it?

[@southpaw9581]

EexThePrinceIsDope yes those lyrics are deep. I cry everytime I hear this song!

[@eextheprinceisdope7662]

@@southpaw9581 Lol yeah they are deep and he sang them very well. Why you crying everytime you hear this song? There's someone that broke your heart?

[@southpaw9581]

EexThePrinceIsDope well my love passed away so my life has been shattered every since. It’s been 1 year and 10 days to be exact!

[@yamindapage1963]

Had a Beautiful life at this very moment watching Reuben and did not even know. Cherish the past...live in the present! Never know what the future holds...yet this moment in time...I was very happy👊🏾

[@maineh3985]

Keep flying🙏🙏🙏

[@team.2875]

I miss the early 00’s 😭

[@graceland5778]

Beautiful! Love the way Ruben sing this song. I also took a look at "Westlife" - a very handsome young group who did a splendid job!

[@mayamaya4094]

Westlife actually the original singers. The song was released from their album back in 1999. This song is beautiful indeed.

[@sherrillthornton6266]

west life

[@n.i8539]

He really had and has a gifted voice! Then so did Clay Aiken during that season. I remember watching this!

[@ItsMarcemellow]

Not only does he have a beautiful voice, but his eyes and smile just melt my heart. 😍

[@elkanahseymour7430]

I started to shed tears as he started and its years later !!!!! tonight i am flying without wings thanks Ruben !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevenarmoo7011]

He really killed this song!

[@vanessasteels40]

Literally. He was out of tune and his voice quivered and flat in places. How on earth did he win a against Clay who was far the better singer.

[@ezpg3d860]

@@vanessasteels40 cause clay had only 1 good performance in the finale and its the finale and he is very grateful and happy and emotional so yeah it will be pitchy at times cause of his emotion

[@Biggdoom344]

@@vanessasteels40 maybe you should teach singing lessons then lol. If singing was a prerequisite a lot of platinum artists would be in trouble. It’s the total performance.

[@stevenarmoo7011]

@@Biggdoom344 Exactly!

[@team.2875]

@- Anthony if you hate this rendition then why listen or search it? He did better in my opinion.

[@s.rosesmith6525]

Inspiration, pure inspiration, I listen to this version most , it is the best he ever sung this song.

[@LeVonngaKiara]

I told my ex fiance that I wanted this to be our wedding song 🖤🎧🖤🎧... That relationship ended in 2017 after almost 8 yrs 😢😔☹️☹️. But I still llooovveee this song. Makes me emotional Everytime. My God his voice is just amazing 💗💗💗

[@oney3281]

There are so many fish in the sea, look to your heart and find your happiness

[@KeepSmiling447]

So sorry dear

[@shaneentaylor1184]

This Is Such A Beautiful, Song That Ruben Studdard Have Sung On The American Idol Show.

[@ME-yu8er]

Song of my dav boyband WESTLIFE ❤️❤️💋

[@dishistan]

sang ruben’s version of this song at an audition for a musical in high school 20 years ago, with every run. love his tone, his smooth vibrato, and that smile! the bridge is one of my favorite bridges

[@eextheprinceisdope7662]

I'm listening to this Version of Flying Without Wings for the first time in October 2020. I was just searching for Flying without Wings by Westlife & came across to this video. Ruben did well, I love it (R&B Version). From South Africa.

[@cathy5070]

In 2020.... still a great perfrmance and song!

[@shellyannspence8702]

This song........always a blessing

[@lovicebrinkman1]

2022, and I still want to hear Ruben sing this song. 💗🎤

[@imanabdul-salaam1559]

I still remember this performance like it was yesterday. He’s still my favorite AI contestant/winner

[@JanieMJohnson-t3n]

When, I first heard the lyric's in this song it,had to be sung by a individual w/ a Godly heart, I cried,for it's a Uplifting song about a person's life,for you can do all things through God. I cry every time I here Ruben sing this song. Amen ,Praise God.

[@rayrock90]

The memories of thus night will forever stay in my head, my mama cried watching

[@jamesbaltimore6188]

I love this song, it really touch my heart, thank doing was amazing to use in the finals, congratulations bro.

[@markjosephdumayas4657]

and he sang a song made popular by Westlife.the boyband who was despised by Usa out of fear in outshining their own boybands.thanks Ruben Studdard!

[@akoalma6287]

The original version better than this messy version..

[@rickyjones9724]

I heard the Westlife version last night and I wanted to vomit. I'm sorry but Ruben made this song a huge hit.

[@laurendy5534]

@@rickyjones9724 to be honest that Ruben ruined it. Westlife's version is the best. Also fuck you. Westlife have the best vocal among other boybands out there. You must be really deaf or not appreciating talents.

[@rickyjones9724]

@@laurendy5534F U too.U want to call names fine I'll call names.U couldn't survive what I've been through in life U stupid bitch!

[@Itsjimmay]

@Billy Erbe unpopular opinion check...

[@crashHypnotize]

I dont event think in my life reflecting on my last 16 years I cant listen to and sing this song without tears.

[@shaneentaylor4357]

My Favorite American Idol Singer Name Ruben Studdard.

[@helenjackson2206]

Flying Without Wings.

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

What a GOD! There's a reason he won. Congrats man!

[@Solostar9]

2022 and this is still hits home 😊😊⭐️😊😊

[@janicecampbell8539]

This song has been one of my favourite all these years. Done by Reuben.

[@meem433]

This song says sooo much!! Thank you!!!❤

[@valeriehartman3705]

Big teddy bear Ruben. You were amazing on that stage. Shine bright beautiful soul.

[@jstarzz3780]

Ruben FLEW alll up and around there even in 2021!!

[@johnniec2861]

Ruben and clay developed a friendship throughout that competition that has lasted still and they perform together on occasion . Clay also had a good performance. this was a nice change from the first season where Justin was clearly way outmatch by Kelly ! and it was more about if he and Paula were having a fling ! Season 2 put a stamp on Idol for a long time ! Ruben was always hilarious , as he would sing with a smile, but after he was done would have that look on his face like you just Fd up his mamas cooking recipe and fed it to him LOL

[@jenm710]

So beautiful and inspiring! 🙏

[@Biggdoom344]

He was my favorite because he was just enjoying the moment. I don’t think he cared if he won or not. Up until this performance I thought clay would win..but how can you follow this.

[@michaelgallagher7338]

beautiful

[@blinkydoo7600]

Last day of 2022 and still a vibe Happy New years Ruben!! 2023 is here!!!!

[@yahis8011]

That's the most beautiful song he sanged! ❤

[@ReyDelapeña-i8c]

..nice song that's my favourite song❤❤❤

[@cindyjones5113]

Goosebumps

[@eddiegallo9405]

Love his voice ❤️

[@maxinemoore8119]

Beautiful voice beautiful song but do need to loose some weigh.

[@burgess3025]

2021 and still a blessing to my ears

[@Thestrozierones]

2024 in still gives me chills ❤

[@MsBoogiej]

Still love this song Sang Ruben 🥰

[@suzannegiglio2866]

2023 Rubin, you are awesome!

[@reeson6998]

That smile & those dimples😊

[@raymondmananghaya9687]

American Idol in its finest.. 👌 Ruben vs Clay... June 2021😍😍😍

[@ShaneenTaylor-q9g]

I Love This Song. Sing That Song Mr. Ruben Studdard

[@wendylaborde4905]

Beautiful songs ❤

[@machoman1016]

I love his duet with Avalon Young more it showed how underrated he is.

[@bevviecat1306]

*You've got to fight for every dream* Sorry I was singing along

[@jesustheiam]

2022 and still a vibe.

[@lavonnesilvasanchez2234]

The best gift anyone could give you is the gift of singing you a song ..

[@Wiggaway318]

2022 Still Giving 🙏🏾✌🏾

[@111marcie]

LOVE Ruben!!!

[@meemeepalmer4144]

My two favs ever!!!!

[@roxxiblaze1499]

Best singer ever

[@wickyhendy74]

after all these years, it still stands the test of time...

[@taqiyyahughes9437]

❤so talented his voice is amazing

[@TheCollective1]

im going to his concert tomorrow!

[@llbarlongo5024]

Ask me Clay Aiken must be the American Idol winner. Reuben should be the runner up!!

[@shellyannspence8702]

2021....and still a vibe

[@evelynware9880]

Beautiful song to this day

[@rerrymeiditha1198]

2022 and still a vibe

[@brandybell9834]

2021 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mikeverderosa3601]

2023 Ruben the man !!

[@shaneentaylor436]

Alright Now Mr. Christopher Ruben Studdard Have, Seriou9 Sung The Flying Without Wing's Song So Good At The American Idol. He's Such A, Wonderful Singer.

[@EagleGirl919]

Wow... I just listened to Clay Aiken's Bridge Over Troubled Water and then this song... no offense, Ruben, you have a good voice, but... between the two songs... there is NO COMPARISON! Clay blew everyone's mind in that theater with his song and should have won...

[@susanboyles5297]

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[@ChrisMartin-xg5hp]

Hoping to hear this on Twenty: The Tour May 2nd 2023!!!!!!

[@ovianahamz4824]

OMG amazing ❤️😍

[@brandybell9834]

Simply Amazing 🔥🔥🔥👌👌👌