Video of JLY’s “What A Wonderful World”!
July 5th, 2007In case you missed it last night, or you would like a repeat performance, visit the GILG website to listen to John Lloyd Young’s incredible recording of “What A Wonderful World” from Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration on NBC!
John your version of What a Wonderful World was unbelieveably awesome. Your voice was perfect. You did such a great job, I’m hoping you will release on single CD or consider doing an album. Your talent needs to be shared with more people. What a great job you did, you do make this world a more wonderful place.
Comment by gail drouillard — July 5, 2007 @ 10:17 am
That rendition was extremely soulful and touching. What better way to watch the fireworks show by listening to JLY honor America’s birthday in that manner, not to mention his own birthday as well!
I noticed that compared to Louis Armstrong’s deep gravelly tone, JLY’s version complete with JB falsetto knocked it out of the park and would have made “Satchmo” very proud.
Thanks to you and the other Tony Award winners for your musical gift on the 4th!
Comment by Mike B. Magbaleta — July 5, 2007 @ 2:43 pm
A great performance! The stars are completely in alignment for this since it’s JLY’s birthday and he’s singing for the fireworks. *sighs* it was a really beautiful and moving sight. i LOVED his version of the song. WOW!!!
Comment by Lauren — July 5, 2007 @ 2:46 pm
John, I too loved your singing “What a Wonderful World” – it was beautiful! You really should consider doing an album. When they showed the woman and little one in the crowd looking up at the sky and then your voice in the background….it was so sweet and “All American.” A nice Birthday Gift for you to be one of the few to sing at this great celebration!!
Comment by Jan Haas — July 5, 2007 @ 5:34 pm
This song always moves me to tears, and JLY did not disappoint. I’m wiping my eyes as I type. It was beautiful!
Comment by Catherine — July 11, 2007 @ 10:35 am
Catherine, I too get goose bumps when I hear this song, reflecting on its playing over the series of bombings in “Good Morning Vietnam” in the 1980′s.
This part is my absolute favorite:
I see friends shaking hands
Saying “how do you do”
They’re really saying “I love you.”
I hear babies cry
I watch them grow
They’ll learn much more
Than I’ll ever know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
And you’re right…JLY is terrific. In addition to his and Satchmo’s, I also liked Anne Murray’s version of about ten years or so ago.
Comment by Howard Tucker — July 11, 2007 @ 5:18 pm