This Clown TURNED Simon ON! UNEXPECTED! | AGT Audition S12

[@FanaticDrummer]

I genuinely love that he stood by this act to this day. He didnt change or go “normal” to have a career. He’s still Puddles despite being able to sing whatever.

[@nkill6]

His shows sell out in Colorado

[@Apiaman1]

His shows sell out around the country! He does a great show!!

[@ethanbroughton2145]

He even opened for Tenacious D in Oregon Last summer. It was awesme

[@dins5066]

But can he rhyme doe? 🤔

[@BV-Auto]

@@ethanbroughton2145 / The Metal!!!

[@margueritewood7036]

The irony of Puddles is that he probably would have never been taken seriously if he hadn’t put in the clown suit. He’s a genius as well as a GREAT singer.

[@velcronicon]

Hes like pee wee Herman

[@Matt-en1kn]

He played with a perfect circle in Atlanta a few months back he was great. If you know anything about maynard, the lead singer of apc he doesn't mess with anyone that isn't extremely talented

[@margueritewood7036]

@@velcronicon no…he’s waaaaaaay more talented than

[@cardboardboxification]

@@margueritewood7036 it's not about talent , It's the gimmick

[@Webcoreinteractive]

Exactly

[@reign114]

I've seen Puddles live twice so far. He is a joy to watch and listen to. So much fun and positive energy.

[@ethanbroughton2145]

Did you happen to see him open for Tenacious D In Oregon?

[@unknowuser1843]

@@ethanbroughton2145 he opened for tenacious D? With bothose acts, it must have been one hell of a show

[@ethanbroughton2145]

@@unknowuser1843 Something I'll never forget man.

[@janicemartin5955]

His diction is perfect I can understand every word. Also Love him with Post Modern Jukebox! He is amazing!❤️💕

[@Hooperjz78]

​@@ethanbroughton2145stop!!! Him and the D? Oh help me 😢 I need that in my life.

[@kryptickorner]

This man has a beautiful soul. I've been watching his more recent vids the last couple days, but seeing this was so vulnerable and seeing him truly appreciate the audiences reaction was moving.

[@Felipe-ke6uo]

Isnt a Man, is a Clown

[@gerardoponciano539]

XD

[@monsolympus7823]

His collaborations with Post Modern Jukebox are awesome. Royals is my favorite. Well worth a look

[@reallymysterious4520]

I found his YT channel last month and have been catching up on his vids

[@mattbarker1411]

It's literally ALL staged lmfao

[@jayruben6082]

Puddles has an amazing voice it's about time he gets the recognition he deserves.

[@Hugh_Jas]

This is from many years ago.

[@madrazz8888]

Check out his youtube channel ;) www.youtube.com/@PuddlesPityParty/videos

[@trishledford9311]

He has a beautiful voice!

[@mariodrv]

Check out Postmodern Jukebox.

[@flexiblebirdchannel]

I'm pretty sure he is a trained well known opera singer, but with the decline of classic music he lost his job and turned to an undercover career.

[@ransax]

That dude has an amazing set of pipes. Everything he sings is golden.

[@dins5066]

But can he rhyme doe? 🤔

[@pennyelliot171]

Really like Puddles❤😂 4:03

[@franktaylor7617]

A national treasure. He's got so many fantastic performances. Look him up and give him your support.👍

[@SrChr778]

I've been watching Puddles since the early years; he's always had that talent. Every song he covers turns to 24k gold.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I agree, talent like this is freaking rare. And he puts in the hard work

[@_zz__Z]

He has more talent than 90% of the "artists" that are spoon fed to us.

[@johnrtrucker]

*correction* puddles has more talent in 1 finger than 90% of the artists that are spoon fed to us lol

[@satansrevenge666]

No way... are you saying that modern music sucks?!?! Reeeaallly?! I can't fathom that stolen songs and same rhythms over and over again would get BORING!!!!

[@williamallen7984]

Facts

[@DavidLS1]

His cover of Sound of Silence is hauntingly good.

[@robinhood3926]

Not 90% but 100 %

[@78mitch]

Pudles is a legend ! Ever since I heard him at Postmodern Jukebox, his songs are constantly spining in my playlist.

[@Mikethebeard64]

From this to performing Holy Diver with Primus. Dude's got talent and range.👏👏👏👏👏

[@jeremynelson5311]

That kicked ass

[@michaelbenge2388]

I saw it. Great version by Puddles and Primus.

[@KoRnBaL19]

Holy Driver w/ Primus was INCREDIBLE!🎤🎸🥁💰

[@danwhitehurst6293]

He killed it on that

[@cardboardboxification]

Sadly he never got any recognition until the clown outfit

[@onegrlindawrld6297]

Puddles is fantastic been following him for years here on the tubes .

[@bgd_ton6648]

Me too

[@timscarrow9151]

Class act He is.

[@Razorwindsg]

I don’t know how the judges don’t recognise a star on the KZbin world…maybe they are just doing a bit and don’t want to spoil the surprise

[@scharpmeister]

checked him out and yall aint lyin hes good

[@j.rexcrouch623]

Me also - I first heard him years ago!

[@ugaladh]

About every 6 months, I go back and watch 5-6 old AGT videos, this is always one of them.

[@blindbrad4719]

You should check him out with postmodern jukebox on KZbin, I've only just seen this version and it feels rushed, which considering the music he used is understandable. Him and Haley Reinhart are incredible and I wish I'd seen the music videos before I'd gone blind, but the music there is far more tailored to his style.

[@KullahManiua]

Same here😊

[@gingersam851]

One of the most moving and brilliant performances I have ever heard.

[@TiltedTilterGaming]

His voice sent a chill through me, for him to be THAT great is amazing! He was born to sing and I hope he goes far.

[@Wombat32]

His work with PostModern Jukebox is sublime. How he failed to win AGT is mindboggling.

[@ilovegames9708]

Just being on the show is a win, there have been people who lost that ended up bigger stars than the winners.

[@Wicasta]

I'd been hearing the name "Puddles Pity Party" for quite a while. But I'd never really been interested enough to see what all the chatter was about. Then my wife and I stumbled across a video of him doing Pink Floyd's "Brain Damage / Eclipse". I was kind of like the audience in this video. I was kind of grinning at first, and thinking, "What the hell is this?" But by the end of it, I was thoroughly impressed, and surprised at how much I like it. Then we stumbled across him doing Black Sabbath's "War Pigs". Wow. My favorite so far. We wound up going down the Puddles Pity Party rabbit hole, and I've yet to hear something that didn't impress me in some way. His talent is undeniable. But it does make me sad that someone this talented literally had to put on a clown suit to get our attention. But really, don't all performers play a character, really? And his character is great. Yeah, it's a shtick. But it's a good one. I think you could consider me a fan at this point. I told my wife during our rabbit hole exploration that "I think we've been infected". lol. We most definitely have. The icing on the cake was stumbling across this video here after the fact. I may have loved this performance most of all.

[@russellwaters9273]

He deserved to go further than he did that performance deserves the golden buzzer I admire him more for staying true to himself and not giving in to change hopefully one day I’ll be able to see him perform

[@KPMOgre]

Look for him performing with Primus.

[@JV-df9em]

Golden buzzer is for the fake said stories lol

[@BlutigeTranen]

The reaction he had was genuine. He was floored by the response. I love this man for so many reasons. He is so talented but as a human he is so kind. I love everything he does.

[@nonyabiz62]

Puddles is the only clown that's driven me to tears with their beautiful voice, talent like that is not easy to find when you go looking for it. Glad he finally made it to agt.

[@RobertDishong]

I cry every time I listen to him sing. His voice is so emotionally beautiful. He pours his heart out on stage.

[@kennysinanan6724]

I cant understand how that did not get the golden buzzer, it will always be one of the best auditions on AGT.

[@nathanwoodruff9422]

Everyone should see his video of him singing "The Sound of Silence". It will give you goosebumps.

[@Atreyuwu]

I love Puddles so much. First discovered him when he first started posting on KZbin like what, 10 years ago? Absolutely cannot listen to him without shedding a tear (or a whole puddle of em'). Happy to hear by the comments that he is still going strong. Time to look him up and shed a few.

[@dimitrimorgan6676]

Puddles for President, because we should have a Clown we all can respect and trust in the White house.

[@RetroMaticGamer]

2:54 That isn't Puddles crying right there. That's Mike Geier crying - not in character, but the man behind the makeup. So humble, so beautiful, and getting the ovation he deserves. He's incredible.

[@sardonyxhalloween1987]

I love that he is continuing the art of clowning in a new and fresh way that will attract people back to enjoying clowns, clowns don't have to be comedians, they're performers in general

[@daveking5047]

It saddens me that I've known of Puddles for several years....and I've only just seen this. Beautifully done.

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

Same here lol

[@b0sspls622]

he's doing well in life, all his shows gets sold out, so thats that

[@BamThwok76]

I saw Puddles at Just for Laughs in Montreal. He walked through the aisle in front of me, pulled the hair elastic off the ponytail of the guy in front of me and started chewing it like it was gum. He spat it out in disgust and gave the guy a dirty look. Comedy genius

[@OysterPir8]

He needs to sing the next Bond theme.

[@Posijax]

I can go with that

[@andyroberts4387]

*should

[@SriLakshmiSai]

He singing in Postmodern Jukebox

[@gabrieldavis4434]

YES

[@gabrieldavis4434]

@Scott Crawford no it isn’t you idiot

[@DuncanMaitlandOfficial]

Everyone loves Puddles to this day as the entire package. No one like him.

[@brucemurchiedean6348]

I saw this back when you 1st auditioned and never ever forgot it. You Puddles are truly a gift to this world. I love everything you do and I totally got your act from the start. Please never change your beautiful soul we need more pure people in this world.

[@carlosvejar3896]

While i despise AGT, this was a masterpiece on many levels. So many of us live our lives as the clown represented by Puddles, feeling like imposters in our own skin, with an overwhelming sentiment of unworthiness and fear of rejection. Putting on a mask of joy for others, a visual and psychological diversion from the truth; that the mask is the embrace of the only thing we know how to be… unworthy, it is what protects the fragile soul from the savage and unforgiving nature of others and ourselves. What an incredible representation of what’s happening in our society today.

[@THLaunched]

Why do you despise agt?

[@carlosvejar3896]

@@THLaunched it is logical to assume that the creators of any televised show will do everything in their power to ensure the highest ratings possible. AGT is not about the talent, but rather, the accumulation of wealth at the expense of the incredibly talented individuals who at the end of the day must return to the grind of life. In comparison, fhose running the show line their pockets with money they themselves did not earn. When is the last time Simon Cowl displayed any talent? Never! Imagine a world in which people in a society are so preoccupied with making ends meet that they set aside their own potential and talents so that they are able to put food on the table and secure a roof over their loved ones and somewhere in between exhaustion and worry exists a show everyone can connect to because it puts on display that which most individuals are forced to suppress… talent. I say imagine but in fact, we are that society. Puddles represented exactly that; he broke out of his shell and displayed his real talent. He found his voice. We must all do the same. Sorry about the rant. Hope my answer satisfies your question.

[@debbiegardella8358]

It gives the performer a national stage on which to perform. Even if they don’t win they may be “discovered” by someone else.

[@FightingTruth-sz5tp]

Go into therapy.

[@carlosvejar3896]

@@FightingTruth-sz5tp hah! “Fighting Truth” huh? Virtue signal much? You have the right to your own blinders as does every other individual on this earth. Your non sequential suggestion of “go into therapy” suggests a lack of self awareness. Your title suits you… you truly are “Fighting Truth”.

[@abdurashidshadiev5974]

One of the greatest auditions ever! Voice, costume, stage presence, song choice! Whole package!

[@mauricemcilwaine8470]

This guy has been doing this for years hes amazing, how the hell do Americans not know him. Im from Ireland and loved puddles for years

[@pelinalwhitestrake7352]

Because majority of the good stuff is still stuck overseas.

[@RivetHead999]

To be fair, this is from 2016/2017.

[@lulzdragon7339]

Americans do know him. He's been on Postmodern Jukebox and is quite popular.

[@vonschwab6060]

For what it's worth, we have had some famous clowns in America to include John Wayne Gacy and our current steward in office Joseph " piss pants" Biden.

[@danceswithdonuts8461]

First time i think i have ever caught part of a smile from Puddles! So awesome!

[@aliholgate9442]

Brilliant! Way to knock it out of the park Big Mike!

[@treasureempressdreamz]

I Am In Tears. 2nd time seeing this video. I 💕 You Puddles. Thank You so much for this. 🥰

[@HughCorbyCruick]

This guy has been around and loved by his fans for a long time before this show.

[@AndrewTraver]

For as many times as I've seen this, Puddles still makes me cry when he cries to his standing ovation

[@coppertopv365]

I just heard puddles on KZbin singing holy diver tonight, and did a search and low behold, I see! this wow.. Immensely talented

[@markbanin]

His voice goes straight to the emotional strings that vibrate within us....Amazing tone

[@grimmspectrum1547]

Most people don't realize it but when you get a yes from Simon that means more than every other yes from all the other judges because if he doesn't like something he doesn't just say no he will critique the hell out of you but when he says yes that means he was impressed and he's not an easy man to impress

[@JeriFlynn-rr7ep]

HA , YUH THINK !

[@just_me1345]

A bonus if they have some sad backstory, THAT'S a golden buzzer

[@chazgregrrr404]

I've seen some of his videos, but I too had tears just watching this one. Puddles Pity Party is awesome. 👍👍❤️

[@docschweitz7606]

This Grand Artist of the vocal chords takes songs made by others and then takes them all to another level. Those songs and his interpretive versions then make those songs Fresh, New, and then they become all his own.

[@patdutuschie9331]

Possibly the very best AGT first performance.

[@indodinoyoutube]

Dude deserved a golden buzzer.

[@maggs131]

He didn't have a sad backstory because that's what the golden buzzer is for right ?

[@indodinoyoutube]

@@maggs131 No. It's based on talent. If a judge is moved or blown away by the performance... that's when they press it.

[@maggs131]

@@indodinoyoutube lol that's the way it _should_ be but if the story is sad enough they could flop around on the stage honking like a schizophrenic goose and *boop* golden buzzer

[@akbarravi11]

Puddles is 6'8 and Tyra looked him in his eyes, LoL. been following puddles for 2yrs now.

[@cantfindausernamedam]

Tyra is a beast of a woman eh!

[@Senorgrav]

cantfindausernamedam i wanna climb her

[@detaildon]

Tyra is six feet tall with six inch heels on.

[@wadeseymour7706]

I've watched and listened to a lot of Puddles, occasionally I'll return to him and its like discovering him for the first time all over again!!

[@gregben4002]

I've seen this a few times and the people's reactions always bring me a smile!

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

I’ve been following his career for several years now. The man has never missed a note. His voice is pure , clear , concise , what we in the business call “Perfection”! He’s WAY TO GOOD FOR THIS FEASCO CALLED A TV SHOW …. Glad to see where he’s heading on his own. It was a good performance for exposure , but that’s all.

[@ValiantGarton]

I am 57 and consider myself a man's man but every time I see this performance, by this giant of a man, I cry. It's not the song. It's Mike's incredible voice and his reaction to the audience's love for him. It makes being a human being seem amazing.

[@t.y.5565]

He should have gotten the golden buzzer! I love Puddles videos.

[@yoye11]

I can believe it why he didn't get a golden buzzer!!???

[@quincycharle8150]

Because he already has a golden voice

[@jamesm.1467]

No, he has a golden voice that gave him the golden ticket..

[@johnfrassa5459]

It's funny I said the thing

[@jasonwood7340]

I never knew he was on this show. I love how the judges were spellbound by his performance!

[@timmcquerry6068]

That Man is Blessed with vocal control and ability that comes along once in a LIFETIME!!!

[@dimitrimorgan6676]

There's more to Puddles than meets the eye, a true talent indeed, keep doing what you do so well.

[@crowjay91]

His live performance is outstanding. I got to see him a couple days ago and he puts on a better show than many bands.

[@GrumpetteJV]

I doubt enough people will truly understand how genius this is. Still absolutely LOVE Puddles to this day. March 2023

[@Equ3strianGam3r]

Pretty much every song I've heard this guy sing has brought tears to my eyes. What an amazing talent.

[@roymadison5686]

The range and resonance of his voice, amazing . He enunciates the words to the songs clearly. So many singers slur, alter and mangle the words to where you need the lyrics written out to know what the song says.

[@hok5732]

IM CRYING😢😢😢😢 LOVE U PUDDLES 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍❤❤❤❤

[@turkeyandbacon]

he's not the only who was crying. this is the wholesome content the world needs.

[@Playswithfire3782]

Watching this 7 yrs later after just watching him sing "Holy Diver" by Dio, with Primus. It was spot on.

[@caffeinatedanddead]

Mike is a beautiful human being. Those tears were manifested validation

[@cokeefe5]

I just recently saw Puddles perform in Atlanta at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, at a benefit for local theatres. He is himself, he is massively talented, and he is totally delightful. (He's also 6ft 8" tall!) When "introduced", the announcer said "The next act needs no introduction" and walked off the stage without a word. Then we were blown away! Love Puddles! Only speak well of him!

[@gerrittenberkdeboer7763]

He is a very good singer. Period

[@Tech-vn1jv]

When you got Simon standing up fast, thats a good indication, this guy is f...amazing. Simon is the best judge on planet earth, the rest, not even close.

[@IlCapocuocoDiMetallo]

The thing that strikes me is if you take away the gimmick and the costumes…the guy can STILL SING like a freakin angel! This is a massive song and he just NAILS it!

[@jasonmarsh1841]

I just can’t get enough of him. He’s TRULY ICONIC. Got love for that clown ❤

[@denicesanders4586]

There are so many of us who love you Big Mike.

[@walley2637]

oh no.. i think i'm going down the Puddles Pity Party rabbit hole of binge watching everything he's done, again!

[@bobbibbidy4544]

I loved that he was saving his breath for this song, such a treat!

[@michelestuart9521]

I saw him in Sacramento afew years ago with my best friend. He puts on an amazing show!!! He is one of a kind for sure!

[@MrBrook38]

I like Puddles because he is the whole package, complete to every detail, every movement, expression....and never drops an inch of it

[@phily-hu5pr]

Simon's lucky that I wasn't in the audience I would have walk down and press the golden buzzer

[@shawnoandrew]

I been a fan since the first performance on AGT.

[@danaeckelbarger8136]

If you haven't seen it. look up the live version of Holy Diver he did with Primus earlier this month.

[@JoeyMcNew-Drummer]

That's the only clown that I've been watching for several years!

[@Arthur-s4h]

He should have gotten a golden buzzer.. amazing voice

[@kona6451]

Got to see Puddles live in Seattle. So great.

[@rhondawebber]

I LOVE PUDDLES!!!! SEEN HIM IN TULSA,,,,,, He was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@misterm4909]

Puddles is king..GOLDEN..

[@coryd951]

He should have won....best act, performance and most original

[@SirFloofy001]

I love Puddles, guys he has a youtube channel! I highly recommend House on a Hill covered by him.

[@craigarussell7176]

This moved me too BiG time...very nice,,and emotionally original tae...

[@plagueCLUTCH]

Everyone deserves their puddles moment. Stand in stage pour your guts out over what you love and be accepted. This is beautiful and human god blasts that clown I hope he’s doing ok

[@tedkolterman]

hes GREAT with DIO covers too.

[@anesdvb7021]

he has a gifted voice

[@keithmellon1415]

I recently saw a video of Puddles singing with Primus covering Dio.

[@gloriaaragon7086]

❤😢I just love you . I listen to this song over and over. God bless

[@kryptickorner]

If you havent already, I recommend checking out "Post Modern Jukebox's" version of this song with Puddles singing. He has honed in much more his talent, and their take on the song is great as well.

[@brian19991]

5000% better than the original...

[@trent3872]

He covered Brain Damage (pink floyd). Freakin amazing.

[@Spider-Dad40]

This brings litteral tears of joy to my eyes this is amazing!!

[@straightjacket308]

This guy actually made that song good!!!

[@nealk6387]

I saw this clown sing Deo and he was unbelievable.

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

That was simply fantastic. I certainly didn’t expect that voice to come out of him- I can’t stand this show, but he’s the best thing I’ve ever seen come from it.

[@royalblueandtreasure3940]

He just got my soul to cry 😭

[@Janet-b1f]

I saw puddles on this show for the first time and I've been following him ever since.. I love love love love love his voice

[@tobyglyn]

Puddles is a brilliant performer!!! True talent.

[@bbyjscx]

incredible voice, his cover of Royals is amazing too

[@Larsgman]

Idc what anyone says, i love this guy’s covers