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D'Corey Johnson: 11-Year-Old Covers "Open Arms" By Journey | Auditions | AGT 2023
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- Louisville, Kentucky's own covers the iconic Journey song "Open Arms" and doesn't flinch when asked to perform the song a cappella by Simon Cowell. The young singing sensation has dreams of being on Broadway one day.
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This kid needs to be in a film. A star
I predict that D'Corey would be just as God-fearing, polite, hardworking, and humble as he is now. His parents wouldn't have it any other way. I know the family AND extended family personally, so I feel like I know this.
I agree he's got that energy and the camera loves him. I would not be surprised to see him in a movie.
Disney musical!!!
Amen and amen!!
Amen
His voice is sooo mature . This boy does not need backing vocals at all. Absolutely stunning.
Journey main singer "PERRY is probably saying "WOW - to hear this young of 11 singing this lovely ballad " Opened Arms!
It was even better without the backing music. Fantastic!
I have never seen any singer be asked to sing a-cappella and this child, young man, did it flawlessly!
Ive seen it with a woman from Russia, I believe. Her voice was unbelievable.
They actually ask them to do that quite often
Often when there is alot going on with the music , I have seen that almost always with Simon .
😱👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Amazing voice
@TreeChick 4Life Is that the lady that was so good they thought she was lip syncing?
He sings like he’s been professionally trained. ❤
Nahhh . . . He's just been on this planet before. . . just continuing his journey . . . again
@Heavenly Lullibies
Yesss !!! And he has that IT factor, that you have to be born with.
That's my buddy's son, lil guy sings like his daddy
I'm sure he has
I’d like to hear him sing something else. Beautiful voice but it was too over the top for that tender, flawless song.
Simon is almost always correct in his requests. Second version showcased a broader range. Well Done!
He has fantastic stage presence also. He engages with the audience and pulls you right in with his voice and everything.
When Simon told him to go Acapella, best decision ever and this lil guy killed it. Beautifully done, absolute chills
Facts
People can say what they will about Simon, but he knows talent and can bring out the best in performers.
Perfect pitch!
100 percent Chills that was amazing all the way through ❤
I agree, that Accapella sealed it with his beautiful voice!😊🎹
I got goosebumps. This kid is amazing! 🙂❤
He’s 11 and he sang with so much emotion, Beautiful voice!!! 🙌🏼💯
His confidence and stage presence is neck and neck with his vocal talents. Kid's a rockstar❤❤
Thank you D'Corey, this was my wedding song back in the 80's, and your version gave me goosebumps. Outstanding!
This boy does not need backing vocals at all. Absolutely stunning
You know when Simon closes his eyes and turns his head to the side...he is listening for that perfect pitch. A star in the making right there young man
Simon never knew what hit him straight in his face ❤❤❤❤
Such a sweet VOICE 🌹🗣🙏
Corey......
.... open arms....
HERE HE IS......
SWEET LOVELY BOY OF ELEVEN👀
Simon knew, but wanted us to hear the purity of this young talent’s voice.
Repent to Jesus Christ “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Proverbs 18:21 NIV
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Simply beautiful 😂❤
This kid is gold. I could totally see him on the Broadway stage. Keep singing, cutie pie!! 💜💜💜
What a beautiful voice. Such talent and grace for a young man.
He's only 11. His potential is off the freakin' charts! Sky's the limit!
D'Corey is destined for greatness! What an amazing talent, that voice! OMG!!
This is incredible!;! Where does this kind of talent come from? The pitch, tone, and clarity and he's only eleven years old. Truly blessed and highly favored, this young man will go far in life 👏👏👏👏👏🎶🎼💯
He's going to be a star! In the future we will remember him! Great performance!
WOW !!! WOW !!! WOW !!!!.....dynamite comes in small packages !! ❤ His voice and style touches the heart and soul. 👌👍😘😘😘
Wow..he had such a strong voice for a lil guy like him. He's going places for sure!
I met this sweet young man’s father today at my job and he was talking about his boy and his voice and how we all should look it up on youtube and honestly im so glad I did . this boys voice is so angelic, I know you’ll go far kid 🥰❤️
A star is born! Incredible talent and confidence beyond his years! The showmanship is top notch! Well done little guy with a big voice! Bright future ahead for sure!
WHAT A VOICE!!!!!!! Somebody get this kid to Broadway ASAP!!!!!!! He so deserved the Golden Buzzer!!!!
No, not golden buzzer, not quite yet. Simon knows the little guy needs some voice lessons, and it wouldn't be any surprise if he offered to pay for the child to have them. He does things like that when he sees the potential.
Give a GB too soon, and the motivation to perform even better can be impeded. But in another year---yes, that young man will be getting a golden buzzer all on his own!
The *soul* in his voice, damn. One of my favorite songs and bands, too. Well done! This kid's gonna go far.
OMG why am I sitting her bawling. This young man is absolutely amazing. His pitch and voice control is spectacular
i was too
Awesome❤..What a performance,I thought he would get that golden buzzer especially after singing a cappela..But he is GOLDEN! I can keep his voice on repeat all day❤
So we all agree he will be blessing stages and screens all over asap right?! 🙌🏽😍👏🏽 Amazing!
Such a mature voice. I hope he does well on the show.
His dad is a really good singer & his mom is one of the best hairstylist in the city ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nice. So he comes from a gifted and artistic family
Where the heck did that adult voice come from?? To do a Journey song is incredibly risky! He nailed it! 💖💖💖
@Donna He did nail it but sometimes its hard for me to see a child doing an adult song AND YET he sang it so genuinely that you would think he had the experiences the song was about and that is really special.
That's great to hear!
He is blessed a god given talent. God bless this child he is really going to go far in life praying that he continues Just beautiful has great control and the tone is just great. Simon wanted to make sure of what he was hearing. He is going to have a great deal of getting this kid where he going to be. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Such confidence and stage presence, not to mention amazing voice and vocal range, AGT 2023 is going H-A-R-S-H on competition!
This kid’s got talent!!. He’s definitely going places👏🏾
I love how he got two standing ovations before the voting even happened ❤️❤️
Sing it young man. No matter how this turns out don’t stop singing. Own this
He has such a mature voice. And he is an entertainer not “just” a singer.
He sounded even better acappella ❤
He sure did ❤
3:33 Simon
100 percent!
Absolutely
GOOSEBUMPS
Absolutely loved this. He is a star. What an amazing voice!
I didn't hear how strong and perfect his voice sounded til he went acapela. He's phenomenal.
Não só a voz , mas como também a postura, a presença de palco. Já tô até vendo, ou melhor, ouvindo futuramente esse talento.
I was very upset D'Corey Johnson did not make it to the finale. Awesome voice. Simon needs to take him on toward a fabulous career.
Remember he is only 11 with the whole world out there just waiting for him! Powerful voice! I can't wait to see him on Broadway!!! God bless all of you ❤️
His stage presence is unmatched 💥
That is CRAZY how good that young man is at only 11 years old!
He has some serious talent!
He is amazing !* 3:22
Great performance and a standing O from his favorite judge. What a night! Well done! I can't wait to hear more.
This kid is such amazing 😢❤❤❤❤❤
What a talent! He nailed the a capella. ❤😮
This season has a lot of young talent and this young man is no exception. Wonderful voice !
Such a classic. This song always brings me to tears and he did such an incredible job!
His voice is amazing, especially for an 11 year old
how about amazing at any age?
@maghi the cat he was giving him more props because of his age. Regardless it was amazing
I agreed
Yeah more than 11 years old for this kid
Peter Rosilita was younger
He's even better Acapella! 👐🏾 What a gifted talent! This is whats been missing for a while. My the force of this Universe keep him "Protected!" GO D'COREY! 👏🏾
He is gonna blow up! 🙌👏📀📀📀
I love his personality and courage, he's a star already
May God bless this kid for the rest of his life. Best wishes to you little man. You’re going places.
Beautiful voice young man
When he delivers the final lyrics 'Open Arms' ... He totally captures a little Michael Jackson. Incredibly gifted I wish him a tremendously blessed life ahead
I thought that too
A mini Luther!
Hes a star
Yes, it gave me Michael vibes. Yes for sure!!!
❤
Piel de gallina se me ha puesto ❤ AMAZING!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
His voice is so mature for an 11-year-old❤❤❤
Omggg, the maturity and perfection in his voice.😮😮😮
This is not a boy but a big man with a voice kingdom.🎉🎉🎉
temitopeemmanuel6276 " A big man with a voice kingdom"? What on earth are you talking about? He's a very talented 11 year old boy with an 11year old voice.
He should have gotten that golden buzzer! If he didn’t. Awesome young man. Praying for your success in all you want to do with your life
Wonderful vocals.He is so young to sing with such feeling, I got the chills.🎉🎉🎉
This little guy has SERIOUS talent!! He will go far!! 🎉
He has *Brian McKNnight* talent (let's just hope he's able to cope with the fame/money/women!)
Tear of joy! I liked hearing that song 🎶 by JOURNEY …That young fella has made me love Open Arms Bravo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
His voice and the melody he killed it
This kid and his whole family should be proud af
It’s almost like the beat was holding him back this is amazing
This kid has got it!! ❤️🔥✨
He dresses better than I do. Stylin' and profilin'. Flawless rendition. Well done.
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Your comment is so 🥰
Pure talent! This kid is going places!
A pure gem!
Gave me chills!! Great job
He just shocked me 😮
Amazing talent
He is so good, tears came to my eyes!!!❤
Am crying this boy can sing his heart out. He's unbelievably talented
Wow! Love this...he has an amazing voice!🎉
this kid has better stage performance than a lot of the adults
He’s fantastic! Wish him a bright future, and all the best.
That was just brilliant! Steve Perry would be proud of him!
he’s gotten so much better since i first heard him sing! he went to my elementary school and the first video of him singing was brought to the surface a few years ago. he is amazing!
He works hard / full of passion ! He's dream is supported big time!
Whaaatt?! Incredible!
He has a great voice & stage presence!
He is very confident and so great, 11yrs old in front of thousands audiences and sing even without backing track? He is so brave, he is a STAR 🌟
He deserve a golden buzzer. Good talent
This kid is full of zest but full of talent as well!!!
Golden Buzzer Performance 💥💥💥💥💥 Beautiful Voice
WHY NOT A GOLDEN BUZZER for this child? HE was simply amazing.
No
mediocre, singers do not deserve golden buzzer, there are 1 million singers in this world, its not a unique talent
Because they've not only used them all but they've already made up buttons like a crowd golden buzzer and a group buzzer because theirs been so much talent this year
This way, selfishly, we'll get to hear more of him
No more buzzers left
When I hear this young man, he reminds me of late Ben Vereen. His energy, talent and excitement while performing.
Wow he sure killed it!
Totally amazing! he did not just copy every little nuance of the original artist like most people do, he has his own personal trademarks all over this! I LOVED D'Corey's version! Awesome talent!
Since he was little, he perfectly understood the profession of being a singer
Simon my thoughts exactly, take everything else and just sing. No drama, no gesture his voice is more then enough
Simon is so good…asking him to sing without the backing took the shake(nerves) out of his voice and he sounded even better. With a good coach and more experience he’ll be a star for sure.
Hope he does well in agt!
Why did that happen? Why did he sing so much more confidently a cappella?
Spot on!
Simon knew his voice so good that why He asked him sang again without the backing 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@Patrice A Roth Well singing to a backing track is sometimes harder than singing without one, because you have to stay on track the whole time and when you're nervous timing becomes very difficult.
@knory123exxxxxxactly ❤
He killed it❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
It’s tough to hear this song sung by anyone but Steve Perry. I think this young man’s voice will get even better as he fine tunes his vocals as he gets older.
He doesn’t need music. He’s even better acapella ! Absolutely brilliant!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Beautiful natural Real singer gifted heart felt Talent (no auto tune no loud bass) to cover up bad singing ❤💯 He's definitely going places- the sky is the limit
I’m not mad he didn’t get the golden buzzer, because he is definitely top 3. This way, we get to see him perform more. Right?
Golden buzzers only skip the (no performance) deliberation round these days.
😆🤣😂
He should have gotten the gold buzzer
My jaw dropped. He’s incredible.
Serious pipes....simply AMAZING 👏
Beautiful, beautiful voice. This boy is straight from heaven. Bless you D'Corey. YOU are the Loveliest experience I have had in a long time. Really needed a lift this weekend. Thank you so much. Will keep you in my prayers. Protect him, mom and dad. Find an independent recording company. DO NOT allow him to sign a contract with any mainstream producers/recorders. Pray about this for discernment.
Such confidence and talent for such a young person. Nice job!!
What a sharp looking lad. And talented to boot...He's def going to go far. Well done!