School of Rock AllStar Students perform "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips

School of Rock 2021 AllStar Students perform a cover of "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips at Mosaic Live Wire in Austin, TX.
CAST:
Lead Vocals: Eleanor
Background Vocals: Elysha, Zach
Guitars: Crane, Nathan
Bass: Cyrus
Drums: Tyler
Keys: Connor
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[@Towhatextent3892]

What a great voice

[@safffff1000]

Eleanor Bangle blends Gladys Knight and Janis Joplin, the whole group is great..

[@douglasroyce5631]

I have listened to this probably 30 times and the strength, clarity, the honesty, and range of this young lady is crazy .

[@chileroads7031]

The same from here. 25 times.

[@srisiam]

50 times here. @@chileroads7031

[@ParkerPlaza]

@@chileroads7031 One time and it moved me!

[@dannywindham1968]

Because voice!

[@darrylr.4983]

@@chileroads7031 Ditto!

[@jccrowder4063]

The 4 string is carrying this song like a man. Hats off Mr. Bass Man. The lead singer sounds like a country singer doing an R&B song and she did it perfectly. She stayed straight, didn't try to copy the original just did her thing, no BS growls just singing. A true blue old school country girl singer, hard to find nowadays. California Dreaming and this, top two.

[@chuckharrel8272]

Love the way the bass player is driving the vocals. Key changes and all!

[@vylon1075]

Growls are not bullshit if not overdone. It adds character to the singer.

[@allanwalli2935]

As a wannabe bassist I couldn’t agree more. The bass is beautiful. Smooth and silky, just following the groove, but tasty phrasing and just punchy enough! Wow.

[@robertboulis4238]

Agree. This and California Dreaming are fantastic covers. Listened to both many times.

[@Nightowl427272]

His song is a bass player’s playground…dude is killin it.

[@terrywinzell4148]

Lanie Gardner became a star on one song by Fleetwood Mac - I think Eleanor Bangle has found hers with Gladys Knight. Hope the very best for her future - she surly has one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@raymoreci3847]

Surly!!

[@tacoscamp]

I've watched enough of these to see how much singers try to reinvent greatness. This kid doesn't even bother trying to outdo Gladys and just nails it. You can't teach what she has.

[@mjmarc4164]

brought tears to my eyes

[@mikespain8655]

That was simply beautiful.

[@ron02simpson]

I think Gladys would be pleased with this fresh cover by young people who were not even born when the Pips released this.

[@raymondallo9947]

Lead singer is just beyond awesome, but kudos to the whole band. What a great performance.

[@sharonsmith2771]

I wish these young singers would OPEN up their mouths and stop clenching their jaws when they sing!!! They all do it!!! It takes away from the song and it stifles how much better they could sing.

[@LuisBlancoAustin]

What a performance of a timeless song. That young lady's singing voice brought tears to my eyes.

[@GlobalGroover]

Me too! You have to watch the video at the same time for the greatest impact.

[@tomdevol6035]

I LOVE the vibrato in Eleanor's voice!!!

[@Moguiman]

Same, smooth!

[@Nancy-xg9nc]

Effortless! Not like the fake caterwauling you hear so often! 🎉

[@beneditoventuroso]

the same! Such a gifted girl. I feel like a new superstar is born. She’s plenty of talent and charisma.

[@chileroads7031]

The singers are amazing, this version is incredible. The singer lead is from another planet. She makes this version the best song of School of Rock.

[@teashea1]

phrasing, tone, warble, pitch, controlled dynamics - everything.

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

She didn’t over sing it. Even on the high stuff. All kinds of soul I didn’t think possible from someone that young. She really told the story.

[@poolhall9632]

she floated it perfect

[@carlosgm70]

Eleanor Bangle is "on fire" on this rendition. And the whole band, vocals, music, drums,... is completely behind covering her performance. If Gladys Knight is the Empress of soul, you, Eleanor, as minimum, are the crown princess. You made me so glad watching this. TY!!!!!!

[@cpj83]

You obviously don’t listen to much much music.

[@mickhancox8014]

Such a hater

[@allanbriggs9007]

This is a pretty good version by high school kids.@@cpj83

[@Knilch58]

​@@cpj83 Perhaps you did, but you obviously didn't understand a thing.

[@cpj83]

@@mickhancox8014 not a hater! But to call a little girl with limited range the the Empress of soul? Cmon. Aretha, Whitney, Patti ring a bell? She did well but…

[@horatiobeaker]

It’s great to see a new generation absolutely own a classic.

[@mikewoolf3894]

Lead singer sings this like she lived a lifetime of pain. Wonderful job to everyone.

[@dougmccoll6126]

made me cry watching her sing especially near the end. She communicates the emotion of the lyrics as if she wrote them!

[@danpotter4285]

DAMN good version! Best remix I've heard

[@markzacrep4266]

The blond blows anyone away I’ve seen on American Idol. Sign her up. Contract now.

[@gregcantelli594]

I hear you there buddy. I wish I had one one hundredth of the talent she has.

[@renzokriznar524]

Get fuking real!

[@M.O.G.]

This group of young musicians are very talented, but this young lady singing the lead just blows me away. She has definitely got that wow factor. And I must give some complements to the back up vocals,they were on point.

[@finneganfly]

The backups are so spot on. Beautiful harmonies.

[@joesmith34]

Yes you re right

[@timothyhayes2935]

Lead singer makes Gladys proud,spectacular.

[@johnbrockman6585]

From a 72 year old guy , the lead singer is something else, the whole band is amazing, someone sign them up

[@ramonavila1603]

Oh yes! I'm 63. We been listening to music for a Long time. I Know you Know what you are talking about. Oh yeah! Saludos desde Tijuana, BC MX

[@rovedaaudiovisual]

I have listened to this probably 300 times and the strength, clarity, the honesty, and range of this young lady is crazy!

[@safffff1000]

Love her emotional expressions

[@fluffybabypolliwog]

100% in agreement! I've lost count of the number of replays, but the vocal passion and instrumental precision just never get old!

[@allanbriggs9007]

@@fluffybabypolliwog I wonder what she is doing now. Probably not singing!!

[@racketyjack]

That singer put her heart and soul into that song. Gladys Would be moved and honored.

[@jeffbergstrom]

I think this is the best "School of Rock" they've done. That lead singer...wow!

[@CastingNetsPublishing]

Best "School of Rock" they've done? Wow, an extreme statement, but, yep, absolutely, I agree ! She's should make it I say, unless she has a bunch of babies and then waits tables at Applebee's. A brutal industry. My son was a Manager for a band in Nashville. We should start a fund to get her started to be discovered.

[@jekpapa]

Completely agree. Great vocals including the supporting vocals. And the bass player is dope!

[@sharonsmith2771]

She is average and just ok. Go listen to Gladys Knight if you want wow.

[@jeffbergstrom]

@@sharonsmith2771 Consider her age. I think she has a lot of potential. See if she is as good as Gladys Knight in 30 years.

[@sharonsmith2771]

@@jeffbergstrom I doubt anyone will know of her or care what she sounds like in 30 years. 😊

[@Jamthecoolerator]

This is one of the best School of Rock Allstar performances EVER.

[@brucegoodwin634]

Ya think? O my gaud.

[@scotthartman8993]

The California Dreaming for a few years ago is in the same level. The lead it that made it though a few weeks of the Voice at Age 16kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ2qXqmEbc5sh8U

[@jjano2320]

My favorite.

[@billshun3963]

+

[@EnzoDBaker5309]

This is the absolute BEST cover version of any song by ANYONE. Eleanor is glorious and the band and backing vocalists are World Class. I cannot get over how truly awesome this performance is.

[@jamesmoser9269]

The lead singer knocked it out of the park !!!

[@StanslaMichael]

They captured the essence of this song perfectly. The vocals are outstanding from lead to backing.

[@fredsanford9224]

The lead singer puts a lot of feeling and soul into her performance. Someone giver her a job!

[@user-qh1dk3fh5q]

These ladies need to do more duets! Their voices work very well together!

[@darylspringer6127]

No one can capture the original but this lead singer is fantastic.

[@larrymiller8729]

I commented before, but I will comment again. They were all great; but if that lead singer puts out an album, I’m buying it. Her voice and presence really moved me.

[@dancarter482]

_INCREDIBLE_ !

[@jeffreybauer3647]

@@dancarter482 That vibrato is exquisite.

[@dancarter482]

@@jeffreybauer3647 Like a titanium fist in a velvet glove! The WHOLE production is _PURE_ Motown ~ those young cats make my eyes sting.

[@christo7664]

Ya , something very special about her . I'm gonna have to put some leed guitar 🎸 to that song and send it to her ....I know it has all ready got it . . . But a I little more candy on top makes it pop nicely. I was practicing with it quite a bit.

[@davidbonnett6204]

Know kidding hey

[@djm4457]

Forget The Voice. She's right here. Good Lord! What a sound and style she brings to this song! And her fellow band mates are excellent!

[@martinnielson5896]

While the world is slowly falling apart, I find hope and comfort in this beautiful recording and the many kind comments ❤

[@johnalden5821]

All the vocals in this cover are excellent, but the lead vocalist is something special. Wow. She really made this her own.

[@nofx2give]

special? hahahahahahahaha!!!! FLAT, PITCHY, FORCED VIBRATO, karaoke at best...

[@jaro3688]

@@nofx2give said the guy with 46 subscribers, smdh, I saw your singing, lol

[@nofx2give]

@@jaro3688 I'm not here for subscriber's because I'm not a 10 year old, and please show me you can do better Jethro

[@jaro3688]

@@nofx2give you should change the name of your band to “ Low Point”

[@Shanonian]

@@nofx2give She’s a young contralto and it’s difficult to find the right material and teacher for this voice type. I think she’s doing absolutely amazing for her age. I’m an older contralto and I still have a difficult time trying to transition octaves while keeping my tone consistent.

[@samparker7963]

This young woman knows how to work an audience. Magnificent.

[@John-bl8di]

WHAT! There is no audience.

[@David-p7z9n]

Great to see this young generation of musicians nailing this!

[@richardclayton3392]

I am watching it most days. I am 80 years old but it is a wonderful addition to my lifetime jukebox. No not better than the peerless Gladys Knight but different.

[@joethebumbler]

I can listen to this over and over. That lead singer is awesome!

[@fallwitch]

I've watched many of these School of Rock videos and they have all been well done technically. The one thing I have felt that is lacking in the main vocalists aren't singing like they mean it. It often comes across as if they don't understand the song or don't attack it with their talent. They sing it fine but they just are "feeling it." This lass tho? She gets its. So well done, Moving with feeling. If you can move this old woman's heart you've nailed it. Thank you!

[@mikespencer3518]

Well said

[@donaldquezergue9166]

You go, girl!! There's a place for you in music.

[@rsviews2167]

Abstract painting emerged when earlier figurative and realistic painting masterpieces were made impossible to surpass. It was the most logical next step. Modern metal is only about speed and brutality, which, after a very short while, gets absolutely boring. Music needs space in order to let creativity show its face. I like the fact that many quite young aspiring musicians and artists explore other areas, different approaches, sounds, grooves, while leaving their personal touch on various renditions of classic pop or rock pieces. It's refreshing, inspiring and very exciting. Keep it up young friends, you're doing good, and you're making your parents proud.

[@DanielCowden-m3k]

Eleanor is the very best "Torch Singer" I have heard in a long time. She will be a Superstar! God Bless.

[@amciiYou]

Wow! She brought it down to Georgia! Impressed to the max. She owned that song.. Wow!

[@markbracewell7762]

What an extraordinary voice. I have listened to this dozens of times.

[@beverlyhurd8556]

You're not the only one, Mark. Her voice is mesmerizing.

[@tminus1019]

BEST School of Rock OF ALL TIME. This is the GOAT. That vocalist is the GOAT

[@fozzee6999]

I am obssesed with this. It blows me away every time. The Lead singer and the backing singers are incredible. The band is also on point. I love this!

[@bernielowe3709]

Eleanor Bangle is absolutely stunning and her voice is absolutely amazing. Please use her more often and please show if she has a list songs so that we can enjoy them.❤😊

[@JackKirbyFan]

I agree but this is her only lead. I can't figure out why. She's got an incredible blues voice. She could easily do gospel and soul music. The singer is a star. I can't praise her enough.

[@TomShaw-s6y]

I love the way Eleanor sings this song, She puts a lot of feeling in it.

[@yt-viewerfromger320]

Eleanor did this song right and gave it what it deserves: her truely and deeply felt emotions. She made this (classic) song her own..!! Any more to say? Yes: "We want more Eleanor! We want more Eleanor..!!" ...

[@paulwatson1041]

This so good, I do belive these singers leave Gladys behind, they do justice to this song. Great job Eleanor

[@lockedonlaw]

Silly comment. Eleanor does a fine job of performing this song but you're saying she's better than one of the greatest soul singers in the history of the genre. I think you and some others here need to listen to Gladys Knight again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPSdGxjo7FjjaM

[@IDigRocknRoll]

Eleanor should be signed to a major label. She has the gift. Love her.

[@allanbriggs9007]

Most of these kids , unfortunately, will go into other careers.

[@TS-cc5bw]

Unbelievable. I'm an old time Motown fan... and have worshiped Glays for so long. She should be so proud of this cover. What a performance... as such a tribute to one of the greatest American songs of our time.

[@waynegass3760]

Well, I'm 81 and I played in three bands when I was younger and I was had lunch with one of my band members today and introduced her to Eleanor in her performance of midnight train to Georgia and I can't believe I will. She performed that song. Like I said to my band member she sang it with soul feeling and emotion which was absolutely unbelievable. I hope she goes on and makes other people as happy as us and has a career in music if she chooses so because she does have the talent. Way to go Eleanor, you got it😂❤❤

[@briantabura5479]

this is the Best version that I have heard in years!!!!!! the lead singer just hit the spot , her voice in this song is top notch her expression wow , can't get any better than this...

[@gregoryspina3929]

I'm in disbelief that no one in the music industry has chased this lead singer down yet...that vocal was something...moving and unique. From her nailing the first lyric of "L.A.", my ear brows went straight up...

[@allanbriggs9007]

Most of these kids will never make it in the music industry, while some very average performers make millions. I can't work it out.

[@eds3969]

She is great. I also particularly loved the way the sang “L.A. proved too much for the man.”

[@IpisPeapulhoff]

It's a sad truth ​@@allanbriggs9007

[@dercommander9154]

You can see that Eleanor does not only sing this song, she feels it with every part of her body. Wonderful! And the rest of the band is also awesome. What a performance 😍

[@RobinBowen-i6i]

Fifty years ago I saw Gladys Knight sit on a stool and sing this song and I fell in love. It has been an all time favorite that I still listen to alot. I've heard many others do this song and a couple of them were OKish. When I heard this version though I fell in love again. I couldn't find this young ladys name so I could find more from her. I hope she gets the recognition she deserves and we get the joy of hearing her more.

[@philipmason2435]

Eleanor has an amazing voice.

[@Kesilar228]

From the first words "L.A" - WOOOOOW! - Eleanor puts heart,soul and feeling into her performance, with outstanding band and backing vocals, this is a gem of a cover which stays true and IMO rivals the original, Gladys would be proud. Love this song for many years - Beautifully done

[@scable-eq7bp]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW, outstanding performance by everyone. Eleanor Bangle really shines...

[@johnlennon1049]

Eleanor…you knocked it out of the park! Damn!

[@jimlong20]

her expression when she says " uh uh " is captivating. this is the best version ever

[@jeanniedespain9189]

Love this rendition! Great performance. Listen to it several times a week.

[@jsguitargeek1432]

Simply gorgeous

[@genesmith6958]

Eleanor did a beautiful interpretation, and the entire arrangement was performed flawlessly. Bravo Zulu

[@djm4457]

I've watched this incredible video maybe 30 times and with all due respect to Gladys Knight, there is no doubt it's as good, maybe even better in its own way, than the original. And that is truly saying something.

[@millirj4378]

There’s a lot of doubt it’s as good. Good, but nowhere close in my view.

[@frankklostermann5840]

Need more of Eleanor. We will pay for it. Just let us know where to listen to her.

[@MommaRose956]

I love what she brought to the song.

[@EnzoDBaker5309]

Indeed. As one who has been involved in Historical restorations, they don't come much better than this!!

[@bryansmith4348]

I have watched this ten times. She is amazing. I hope she has a bright musical future but the two on backing vocals are killing it as well. Those backing vocals are statements, and they are driving it home. I love watching young musicians like this give these classics such respect.

[@bluenetmarketing]

Eleanor is SOMETHING ELSE! She is a force. I'd love to hear her sing "Black Velvet."

[@donklesa6040]

Oh my God, what a beautiful voice. She captures the emotion perfectly.

[@chuckroberts3873]

Got that right. Nice!!

[@richardbarrick1492]

The young lady who's on lead,-- Oh, my, word!!🙄😳 she's actually performing way, way beyond her years-❤ !

[@jimwalden-h9o]

Eleanor is a passionate performer, love her voice...

[@LRuth-vg6sf]

She is fantastic. Bravo.

[@ricksprinkle8396]

The lead singer has a sensual voice. Nice performance by all.

[@ransomedspirit]

HAS to be my favorite "School of Rock" video.

[@M.O.G.]

Definitely mine. I must have played this about 50 times since I first played it two weeks ago. I can't get enough of her beauty and voice.

[@davidlindsey1545]

California Dreaming excellent too. This is definitely on my play list as well. Eleanor is awesome and the backup singers were perfect.

[@gregoriadelcarmenleongonza8666]

CF de la empresa y te lo envío en el momento no se puede hacer el pago ☺️ que se le notifica que cualquier Gracias por

[@daaronwells]

The lead singer is outstanding, but so are her background vocalists. Quality of talent and approach from the background vocalists can make or break a great vocal performance from the lead, and those two kids are pitch-perfect.

[@misterbonzoid5623]

I come back to this most days now. So moving, and the run she sings at 3:05, together with her perfect pitching is just beautiful. Great job everybody.

[@dbilly7]

Youngsters groovin to classics makes me all happy.

[@richardknott2021]

Would love to see more of Eleanor singing..this woman and her band are great.

[@2trips850]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4KnkmWgbbyCaa8 Complete with her trademark pearls.

[@mikeelek9713]

This is a tough song to do well, because it's tied to just one singer. The group has created a really nice rendition of this 1970s classic. Well done to everyone!

[@ramonavila1603]

Tengo 63 años, desde los 7 ( decada sesentera) comence a apasionarme por la musica y admirar todo tipo de talento virtuoso,. Lirico natural o estudiado. Sin petulancia, me concidero un oido critico de los colores y sonidos de las voces y cuerdas. Lo que acabo de escuchar me corto la respiracion, me hizo sentir una emocion coctail de alegria, nostalgia, ganas de llorar y a la ves de reir. Cuanto vale la pena vivir para atestiguar y disfrutar las maravillas que la vos y talento del ser humano es capaz de lograr. Gracias jovenes por ese regalo.

[@rsn2012]

What can I say about Eleanor that hasn't already been said? I want to give a shout out to the drummer Tyler. Flawless performance, dynamically perfect, no hesitation on any beat through the whole song. Eleanor is great, but she wouldn't be able to let go and perform like that without the foundation of Tyler and Cyrus. Hats off gentlemen.

[@bjchappell1842]

I think this is one of my favorite songs now.

[@jollyroger1009]

Those lead vocals! And the bass player really got this right (as did the drummer).

[@ToadSprockett]

That voice, reminds me of Adele, it's so understated, but when she ramps it up it makes the song sparkle. That level of raw talent is hard to find, she has one hell of career ahead of her...

[@miketaylor1670]

You gotta have guts to cover the incomparable Gladys Knight - but you nailed it and then some. Love it!

[@xjlconsulting1524]

Wow... She is awesome. Though it was only a cover, it still brought me back to that era I grew up listening to Gladys Night & the Pips.... Bravo P.S. The backups were just as captivating.

[@DD-uf2uo]

I never thought a group could make this song BETTER than the Original, but they DID. I think I'll bookmark this one. From the Southeast USA. .

[@greyjay9202]

Wow! Stunning vocals.

[@facedownchuck]

My God she’s fantastic.

[@normanboyd]

Some seriously good interpretation by that gal.

[@safffff1000]

Eleanor Bangle blends Gladys Knight and Janis Joplin

[@allanhchannel4160]

The lead singer is awesome and has a bright future in singing. The whole band did a wonderful job also.

[@scottwinar858]

I was taken back, expected a so-so performance.... but the lead singer out did the original singer ... you go girl!

[@terrywinzell4148]

I keep seeing more Eleanor,more Eleanor,but I don't see her being used as lead in anymore songs. I think you are missing the boat on this one. She deserves a chance !

[@CastingNetsPublishing]

Hey, girl, you go, you sing that on America's Got Talent, and you should be offered contracts to record. One of my favorite performances ever, and I'm 74. I love music, I sing, play guitar, have some songs on youtube. You got it going, best cover on youtube IMO and the song choice lyrics permit you to show your talent, timing, voice, rhythm.....

[@williamrote6581]

This lead singer is Great! This rendition is DAMNED NEAR as good as the Original, AND THAT SAYS A LOT!!

[@theaterdude]

One word review: Awesome! Lead and backup voices are amazing.

[@lindacrassons3753]

Her voice draws me in. Keep singing! The lead singer.

[@harrywinslow3946]

Lead singer's voice is so unique it's not comparable to any other singer I've ever heard. She gave me goose bumps.

[@NC5B]

Me too