WHAT A VOICE!!! Celine Dion feat. Tommy Korberg "Beauty and the Beast"

[@Lararmadde]

Tommy körberg with "stad i ljus" is a swedish classic. The best song with tommy

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

Anthem is better.

[@voiox]

Tommy Johansson has done a fantastic version as well : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqKcnWCloq-Irck

[@kristiantornkvist2084]

Anthem is Tommy Körberg international staple. From the musical Chess where he teams up with the giants of Elaine Page and Barbara Dickson.

[@christerfurberg6538]

Tommy is also one of those who hasn't really had to work too much on his voice. Apparently, he doesn't really have to warm up, he just sings. A true talent

[@daytonhendrick539]

I’d love to hear him sing this with Ariana Grande

[@annlidslot8212]

Hej, True anatomy too, because you have to be built for it too. Not denying the talent, mind. He has sounded that fresh all my life (och jag är inte ung längre), and I've heard that too. No voice lessons either that I've ever heard of. Vänligen, Ann

[@Teamgetout]

I’ve heard that his warm-up is one cough and then he says he is ready.

[@katten7]

My wife did asked Tommy about this and he confirmed ​@@Teamgetout

[@NeaEmrys]

Not many people could ever dream of giving Celine effing Dion run for her money, but alas Tommy Körberg exist. I can't even imagine - being Celine and being SURPRISED by a singer. Must have been one hell of an experience for her. To be challenged like that, must have been a shock for sure, but also...such a joy.

[@dafa8138]

Tommy has spoken about this experience. Apparently he saved his voice during rehersing and Celine wasn't all that impressed. He brought it later though thus catching Celine of guard.

[@joelblom1388]

To combine some of your recent discoverys.... I would recommend you listening to Tommy Körberg singing "Anthem" from the musical Chess.... that musical was also written by Björn and Benny (also of ABBA...but you already know that) who also wrote the musical "Kristina från Duvemåla"...where you discovered both Helen Sjöholm and Peter Jöback ;)

[@petraljungberg]

Yes, great song!

[@daw7563]

@@petraljungberg especially the one recorded in a studio in 1984. He is so powerful there

[@petraljungberg]

@@daw7563 He sure is! I also like this live version with symphony orchestra. Something special about live performances I think 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGi0e5hnpN2jptUsi=myqipU0OLPFbff5L

I concur

[@BlotGoth]

ay, anthem was written for him

[@JohannaSvedbergh]

I've seen this clip surely a thousand times, and I still can't get over Celines face as Tommy belts out *chuckles* I also love his smug/cheeky look at her and that he then hands her a rose, making them both smile. Celine has a World-Class voice, I adore her, but in this preformance I feel like Tommy outshines her by miiiiles

[@Nana-ht3ty]

Exactly. I think that is why Celine made that face. She did not like that he took over🤣 because she could not have been surprised that he could sing when he competed against her in EurovisionSongContest in 1988

[@onepersona]

❤

[@hb6175]

The real reason to Celines suprised look is that Tommt didn't do the belting during the rehearsals, he just marked it. Tommy said that himself in an interview later. Celine probably assumed that Tommy wasn't going to belt in the concert either.

[@ivarronnback]

Your reaction on this was beautiful to watch. Your love and appreciation of great music is written all of your face. Love that. Celine and Tommy are world class singers. And this was a world class performance. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

This was so fun! I'm glad you are here.

[@vansting]

😂😂😂 the way she looks at him and just “ha, you didn’t expect that!” I love to know what went through her head in that moment. Tommy is a funny guy so you can bet money on that he planned this. He once told me a joke when he was in Malmö (south of Sweden) that still cracks me up. Tommy: “Do you know what sound you heard before the Big Bang? Me: “No…?” Tommy: “Ups!” And then his loud laughter for 5 minutes…😂

[@rolandstrandberg]

I´m so happy I will be able to listen to Tommy live this summer 🥰

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

That sounds awesome!

[@WNYretiree]

Ohh, you got me. My first thought was "Celine Dion on this channel?" Then, I watched the video and ended up kicking my snobby little butt good. This man has a gorgeous voice. I loved "the look" and his little smirk, and visual apology. Second thought "I want to hear him sing with Floor". But, I looked him up, he's 75 now and it doesn't look like he has done anything since 2017.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You can just feel the power in his voice

[@staffan66]

Oh yes, but he has! Tommy Körberg has been active all along since 2017 and is still touring in Sweden. I saw Tommy live in concert in 2018 (solo), then in 2019 (with BAO and Helen) and then again solo in february 2020 (just before the pandemic stopped everything), and I can tell you that he is still very, very good! Yes, his voice is a little darker due to age, but his singing is still just as flawless as ever. Check out (ABBA-)Benny Anderssons Orchestra (BAO). Tommy AND Helen Sjöholm are the lead vocalists and together they are fantastic. And with BAO.... WOW! Benny Andersson sure knows to pick the best vocalists and the best musicians!

[@susannes7023]

He is still active for sure and still very good. He was though very ill during the pandemic and it has affected his voice a bit. He was not sure if he was ever going to be able to sing again but luckily he got through that.

[@kjellwarme]

He ar in a new musical i Stockholm we se it tomorrow 7/1 2024

[@Damalatorian]

As a Swede I really see this as a perfect "Hah!.. gotcha!" moment... the part of not showing full potential in practise but giving it all on set is a typical swedish humor. Tommy Körberg is indeed one of the best male singers from Sweden I can think of. Also.. love your beard. Wish I could grow one as good as yours (as a hetro male I still feel that it's important to point stuff like that out) :D

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

well if I ever shave, you want me to make a beard out of the hair for you?

[@sorkeror]

The only male Swede who could best Tommy Körberg in a singing competition is Jussi Björling, and, it's a close competition for sure.

[@jennieforsberg4415]

Tommy, Tommy, Tommy. He is the joker. But yes, we are many who have lived with his voice all our lives. It is so hard to understand he didn’t become more famous internationally. I am so glad you get to experience this!❤

[@TheRealmBetween]

And to think, Tommy has no vocal schooling. None. And unfortunately for a while there he got quite over his head, grew arrogant, and then fell quite gravely ill. He is a much humbler man today. Fun fact, "Anthem" is haunting him. Even though the song "Stad i ljus" (city in Light) is my all-time favourite song (written especially for Tommy and his lung-capacity), he's described as "the guy who sings Anthem" XD

[@peternorman2762]

That's our Tommy Drivemountain!

[@Sjoerdwm1981]

Jajamen!

[@georgeisaak5321]

Perfect . Celine was surprised of how good he was ! The guy nailed it !

[@onepersona]

💗

[@Nana-ht3ty]

@@georgeisaak5321 no she comppeted against him in EurovisionSongContest so she knew how good his voice is

[@antivanti]

Apparently he went to a voice coach once because he figured he probably should. They just said "And what could I possibly teach you". Such a natural voice talent. Btw he competed in Eurovision the same year as Celine won the competition. He was sick that day and his voice failed him otherwise he probably would have had a good chance at winning. If you can find the live performance from the Swedish competition (Melodifestivalen) of "Stad i ljus" it's great. Otherwise "Anthem" from the musical Chess is great. Olivier Awards performance

[@FemaleSniper86]

It's hilarious xD Coz Tommy is just hilarious at times. You never know what he will pull off :P He also has a beautiful song "Stad i Ljus" or "City in Light" as it's translated. It is really beautiful, but I am not entirely sure if there is one with subtitles. Maybe we can make that happen if you want to hear it and there is no subs for any video. It is well worth listening to. :)

[@wasen_aeon]

I'll second this suggestion. "Stad i ljus" is a classic and nowadays is usually used as a "Last song of the night" at bars and parties, where everyone just joins in to take farewell of the night.

[@rolandstrandberg]

"Stad i ljus" is indeed a very beautiful and powerful song sung by Tommy and according to the writer/composer Py Bäckman it´s about Heaven, which one can understand when listening to the text.

[@johankaewberg8162]

Körberg is one of the best singers Sweden has produced. He has done so much musical in London. No man, no madness in Chess, anyone?

[@SkepticalCaveman]

A hidden gem is "Unchained light" by Tommy. It's the English version of his song "Stad I Ljus" from the Eurovision song contest.

[@perolofwahlund2983]

Tommy is one of the absolute greatest 🎶

[@currentoflinden]

Thanks for your reactions! FYI Dead by April recorded a song - For Every Step - a few years ago, featuring Tommy Körberg as lead singer. It's not as hard core as you might be used to from Dead by April, but it is very good all the same. It can be found here on KZbin.

[@patrikgronvall9018]

So much this! It's an awesome song!

[@irenestahl1598]

Tommy is humble as always!😂😂

[@swepower3597]

There you go again man! Best reacts, best selektions, Many thanks!

[@peppermintcrush5794]

You should react to him singing Anthem from the musical Chess. It is written by Björn and Benny from ABBA. Be sure to listen to a a recording from the 80's. That's when Tommy was at his best.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I plan too

[@evapersson1989]

He had the leadpart in Chess when it was played in London..

[@gilsonmiceli]

Céline Dion!!! The best singer!!!

[@brittlouisjonsson7536]

Tommy is one off the best singer in SWEDEN !!!!!!!!

[@anco89]

Lol, yeah this is my favourite version of this song. Both because of their voices sounding so perfect together and knowing the Trolling Tommy story behind it😂 It's not usually music I listen to but sometimes I get nostalgic and want to listen to the disney songs that you used to adore as a young girl😉

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Ya this was just so much fun

[@carinarodebak9419]

Tommy was our first big musical theater star, debuting in the first musical Chess, by Björn and Benny. The role was written with his voice in mind. I had the pleasure to hear the musical Chess live with Tommy K and Helen Sjöholm live, a once in life experience. The rcording from 1984 Polar studio of original recording of Anthem is a must

[@petraljungberg]

Great reaction of yours! 😊I would have been as surpised as you not knowing who Tommy Körberg is. And that story about what happened before the performance - 😄 Now I get her reaction too!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

This was so fun!

[@SofieEdgren-ne3wh]

As he tells the story, she was underwhelmed by his singing in the rehearsal bc he saved his voice, and then he surprised 😂

[@Mossy-Rock]

Ha! The look on her face! I enjoyed this!

[@sashawhyte7396]

Just discovered this video. Such a nice moment.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Loved this performance

[@VADARENSLILLAPOJK]

I’m just happy this was recorded ❤

[@Mike74dude]

Best Singer in Sweden for contemporary music. Ever.

[@mickemusik]

I have had the privilege of experiencing Tommy live at a small restaurant along the Swedish coast. When Tommy saw a little boy, he sang a Swedish classical melody for children - with full force. Tommy can sing anything, that night offered a "boy song" to Hendrix _ Rock hard

[@helenascheele5922]

Breathtaking and goosebumps giving! You’ve now discovered at least two of my favorite Swedish singers, Helene and Tommy. But there are some more. I think that you as a metal guy has proved that music, lyrics and expression is the essence of the art of music. I do believe that you would appreciate Jussi Björling, a Swedish opera singer, a tenor, with an outstanding voice, whom even Caruso admired highly. Metal and opera =❤? I suggest you chose “O holy night “ or in Swedish “O helga natt”, as it is the most beautiful version I know.

[@mareliza2734]

"He gave her a rose ❤❤🌹 I came here because Tommy was showing this video from when he performed with Dion at a show aired on TV this Christmas. He joked about being a bad singer and said Dion was so bored with his voice. But he had prepared and gave her a rose 🌹😊 as a gesture of forgiveness. Then he said, 'But I got a kiss on the cheek!'"

[@daw7563]

Dead By April made a colab with Tommy Körberg, check it out. It is really good.

[@Croz76]

Pro! Yeah that was awesome. 😆

[@thaikungen]

Im proud to say im swedish when im listening to a real KING.

[@jennyawliva802]

Im proud to be Swedish when we have Tommy :) And i have always loved Celine :)

[@Thaerii]

First of all, check out the original version of Anthem from the musical Chess. He sang that. Also, look up the Swedish duet version of Beauty and the Beast (Sofia Källgren Tommy Körberg Skönheten och Odjuret). He gets to show off there too, but with someone who knows him.

[@elvwood]

That was fun and a bit different! Did you know Celine Dion is Floor's favourite singer? Floor hates her choice of music but loves her voice. Anyway, Happy Christmas!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Dude thats a fun fact! Also Merry Christmas to you dude

[@gabrielkain1]

He can sing for sure. I have nothing positive to say about the song itself, so I'll leave it there. Lol. Happy Holidays to everyone.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

lol awe...no disney music? hahaha I just loved the talent haha

[@brittlouisjonsson7536]

It is a ABBA boys have done it !!!!

[@victorsomething42]

Tommy Körberg made a song with dead by April, listen to that it's really good ! 👍🏻

[@torbjornsjooander5625]

You should react to another swede Jussi Bjorling and his version of Oh helga natt Oh holy night Jussi, the greatest tenor of all time

[@hannaskoog7897]

Hi from Sweden i think Tommy said one time about this that before when They trained that he had some cold but i dont know … Merry Christmas and Happy new year!!! 🇸🇪

[@hannaskoog7897]

No at the time Celine was a diva a the training so he just told her his way…. And show her he could sing to

[@ramsberg2]

That face she made. Worth a million bucks.

[@outernothingness1177]

He tricked her by keeping it restrained while they were rehearsing. She had no idea what was coming on. And you can tell by his smile. :-)

[@Sandlund93]

Tommy, Helen and Peter are definitely some of Sweden's greatest singers. Ever. Jussi was ofc on a level of his own.

[@BasicModelling]

I like Tommy's wicked grin...

[@susannes7023]

Agree on the Anthem request, it is so good!

[@TBSZermatt]

People who worked on that production will actually confirm this story. Dion didnt really know who Korberg was. He showed up late, unshaven and shabbily dressed for their rehearsal. Korberg often comes through as arrogant and aloof. He is simply not impressed by anyone. During rehearsals he mostly mumbled and held back to save his voice for the performance. Safe to say mega-star Dion was not impressed at all and mostly wanted to get it over with and fly home. So, yes, this explains her genuine reaction at 2:24. She simply did not know this buffoon could sing like that.

[@frigge83]

Tommy has a great rock voice, check out Dead by April - For every step ft Tommy Körberg, its mindblowing

[@kjellwarme]

Tommy Körberg i still going strong. We se him in Stockholm 7/12 in a musical

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

WOW! I would love to see that!

[@woodsmanNo1]

Hi thanks for your amazing reaction videos! I really recommend a duett with Tommy Körberg singing together with Helen Sjöholm. The title is "You and I" and its also from the musical Chess. Theres only one recording on YT of them together singing that track, posted 11 years ago.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I plan to! Thanks friend!

[@woodsmanNo1]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Forgot to say that they sing it in Swedish in that performance so you have to search for the title "Du och Jag" instead of the English "you and I" 😅

[@dealerovski82]

have you heard the story behind this performance act? Apparently, Celine wasn't too impressed with Tommy during rehearsals not knowing at all his previous work and him not giving it a 100% to save his voice for the real performance. This is why her face of surprised when he gave middle-act performance. 3:02

[@cendriia3738]

on the Swedish version of this song it’s Tommy who sings the part of “vocal diva”

[@jessicahedman3048]

He voiced the Beast in the Swedish the version of the Disney movie!

[@irenestahl1598]

he held back during the rehearsal.😀

[@MattiasKramer]

We call him koksTommy and he is loved!

[@aliciabergman1252]

You should check out Daniel's jojk with John Henrik Fjällgren. A different style of music and very touching.

[@gonogazz]

Trivia..The big dude in the middle..is a folklore singer..He was trying to diss Körberg..caling him pompus something like that..on live tv..Körberg gave him the look..

[@pumamattiasjeep9290]

He said when I was at his concert last week that she didn't like him during the rehearsals and that he was saving his voice

[@niennat6224]

He is our national treasure. You should check out him singing with Dead By April - For Every Step.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I actually have that song set aside to do.

[@Jensatan]

Tommy Körberg has an totally untrained voice, it's the voice he was born with. One of our best voices in Sweden!

[@Malsum]

Tommy is, and was back then, so seasoned that he really didn't need to sing up that much. Instead, he was used to singing professionally several times a week in musicals and such. And when you do that you don't "waste" your voice doing unnecessary flashy things for nothing. He held back during the rehearsals and saved his voice for when it mattered. Tommy himself said, years later, that Celine seemed visibly disappointed during the rehearsals "oh no not another local nobody drawing down my performance" kind of look. And then he opened up his pipes full blast.. 😂

[@sussiohlund9139]

Please listen to O helga natt (O holy night). I listen to it every christmas. I love Tommy❤

[@1phildefer323]

3:08.......JUST LIKE YOU😁

[@jeanetteweijnblad2113]

You should check out swedish artist Erik Grönvall. He does an amazing version of "I will always love you" 👌

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I actually just did a review of his.

[@adalwulf435]

If you like this kind of stuff, I can recommend reacting to anything from the Les Miserables 10th anniversary. How about Philip Quast singing "Stars".

[@kjellwarme]

It was year 1992 they sing togather i Stockholm. He was 44 year at the time

[@Helenakbm]

From the tv show “Stjärnsmäll på Liseberg”, recorded in the restaurant Tyrolen. You can see the host Stefan Ljungqvist right in the beginning of this clip.

[@mariabjorkdahl2785]

Listen to Tommy in "Made in Sweden" and "Solar Plexus"

[@Longtarmen]

Both Tommy and Celine competed in ESC the same year, so sko knew who he was...

[@marysomeone]

You really should listen to Dead by April - For every step. It features Tommy and I think you will love it.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Ohhh that sounds awesome!

[@angelicaasplund5596]

hi i'm from sweden and are new to your chanel and i love you reactions have you listen to o helga natt (o holy night) with tommy körberg? his voice is so beautiful in that song😊

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Oh I havn't! I will check it out.

[@angelicaasplund5596]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody please do thank you 😊

[@mathiasnordstrom4318]

I think he held a grudge for that 1988 loss

[@snillethans]

You know...Tommy Körberg has had a looong career, i think the most well known early piece internationally is this from 1967. Tommy is "Tom" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKbJh3imj7qfkMksi=ITIub2u9X1F8gMei He had "it" from the start.

[@carolinejokiniemi789]

Tommy Körberg and Helene Sjöholm actually did a duett togheter from Chess in Swedish ”Du och jag (you and I)” kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5bEYnuufJtlic0si=zhyojfaZjmz9bAY8 if you want to see them togheter.

[@DasdeutschesBand]

0:20 Tommy Quarterberg is actually a pretty cool name.

[@mattejohansson6724]

Don't mess with jantel❤agen

[@MartyWilson100]

Do you mean Helen Sjöjolm, Peter Jöback and Tommy Körberg?

[@trasig89]

she is a superstar, he is a guy you can have a beer with.

[@pontuswallin9949]

some hints on pronounciation, Helene Sjöholm => Helene Shuh-holllm. Peter Jöback = Petur Juh-bakk, Tommy Körberg => Tommy Chuhr-burg 🙂

[@miafranlund6982]

Just a short comment on this... I love the jawdropping reaction and I certainly concur with earlier comments, make yourself a favor and check out the song Anthem with him.

[@Bellumization]

Tommy sings good byt Celine has a voice that touch your strings

[@jorgennilsson3245]

Tommy Körberg Carola Hägvist Peter Jöback Helene Sjöholm Peter Johansson and on and on

[@EzuKris]

You should double check her eyes and face when he goes full out as she looks like she wants to kill him until he gives the rose as an apology

[@PeddaUnander]

Hey man you should listen too Tommys hard rock song with Dead by april

[@annlidslot8212]

Hi, I know, right. He is built like that. No official training I've ever heard of. Known to not have to warm up before a gig so I can believe that he wouldn't have been inclined to go all out in a rehearsal. I sounds almost the same now and he's 76. Yours, Ann

[@Cilgeran]

If you´re impressed by Tommy in this one, you should hear him sing "Anthem" from the musical "Chess". That´s one of his signature songs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoivnXVqZqyfrLc

[@kjellwarme]

6:40 Sorry its tomorrow 7/1 2024 in Stockholm

[@hammarn86]

He did the swedish voice to the Beast. And i guess that is all she knew. So when he just sang it throguh without using all his voice. Belike she think, who is this guy? "why did he make the sweidish voice to the beast" and then... WOW where did that came from? :O and here he does the swedish version with the swedish "Belle" kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6XVYnaOiqqNqZI

[@kjellwarme]

Celine was 24 year at the time

[@Rigyification]

Tommy is a national treasure. He has so many amazing songs in his repertoar. To add one of the saddest and most beautiful songs ever written to the suggestions you already gotten in the comments I will suggest Secret Garden (the Norwegians behind You raise me up) ft Tommy Körberg If came the hour kzbin.info/www/bejne/rV6qn2CDl9irfaMsi=UUZZlHNA62iREng8

[@annavoltaire6654]

No song training, the advice was to do NOTHING! And fyi he sang Chess, best singer in Sweden! Hands down!

[@andreaspersson1115]

You should react to dead by April FT Tommy Körberg

[@Mijnvuurtoren]

I’m a fan and admirer of both, but I think Tommy, just shot Celine out of the sky, and over classed her a little!

[@Caradorn]

Guessing Ms Dion isn't used to being so effortlessly shat on from a great height. :)