81-year-old Evelyn stuns the judges | Auditions Week 1 | Ireland’s Got Talent 2018 

Your comment truly touched my heart. My Dad's been gone 8 years now and my Mom a little less than 2. Lord willing, I'll be 60 this year but after my Mom passed I felt like an orphan. Doesn't matter what your age may be, you're always your parents little girl or boy. There are times when I need them so much! I really enjoyed this sweet lady's audition. But it sure made me miss my Mama even more!

That comment touched me as well. This lady is just amazing, so much emotion in her voice. I feel like her voice is relaxing too, as if you could wrap it around you like a warm blanket. Very comforting. I guess you never stop missing your mom and dad. I still have mine, luckily, but I dread the day they might be gone. You’re always mom and dad’s baby, even after they’re gone.

Martha Bell I’m 56 and I lost my dad about 19 years ago and my mom has been gone 4 years now. You commented exactly how I felt especially after my mom passed away. To be all alone in the world is a huge thing and even at my age can be a bit scary. I’m not fortunate to have a husband in my life. I divorced an abusive man after 24 years. If I meet someone great..if not that’s fine too. I have 2 wonderful adult kids...28 and 24 tomorrow.

@@cathharr08 you are not alone if you have children, no matter their age.

Cielo Siempre Cielo Unfortunately they both live far away but I FaceTime a lot with my son. I'm planning on moving out West to be near him and his partner. So excited!

Love this comment!

@@ralphu.7568 Thanks so much!

Beautifully written Linda. Thank you so much and God Bless You and Your Family.

@@brianrapson9323 Thank you so much Brian. You made my day! 🤗

@Brittany Durham Thank you so much Brittany! 🤗

She will be here with us many, many years and God bless her always, Amen 🙏.

Makes a joke out of auto-tune artists

Exactly

Wonderful!

TY BOLTON can't stop crying

My Mum was put in a suite in 'The Holly Cross Hospital' for observation for independent living. Mum had been falling down at times. I phoned her every night, from Thursday to Saturday, a province away. I told her I would phone her next day, two times, around 4pm and in the evening; we'd have good long talks. The next morning, Sunday, Mother's Day, at 10 AM, I had a phone call from friends to go for "cheap breakfast on the water" at a hotel. I agreed, hung up the phone, and took three steps into the living room when a message began to ring in my ears~"Phone Mum". I tried mentally to argue that "I would phone at 4 and in the afternoon"~but the message was insistent. Then I felt a knot in my stomach. It is said that the belly is our second brain and to listen to it. I returned to the phone and called the Hospital, verified who I was and that I wanted to speak to my Mum. The nurse said, "Just a minute, I'll get the doctor." Then I knew . . . The doctor came on line and after verifying my relationship, told me he was sorry to inform me that Mrs H had passed away. If I had not listened to the voice in my head and sense in my belly, I would not have been able to get a plane reservation home that day. I have not feared death since. I know there is continuance after death; (with or without a god).

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Yes! She is my great grandma and I was so proud of her and I know my great grandpa would be too!

Rosie Kelbie What?

Now it looks like your the stupid one hahaha so funny 😂

Mr.Mister shut up 🤐 weirdo

Rosie Kelbie Not at all. You look like more of a fool because you have clearly deleted about 10 idiotic replies and now you are making more and liking your own replies. Oh how pathetic you are.

Your a lucky Man, I would be honored to meet her even watching this she has made an impression in my soul. I never had my grandmother either one of them in my life I have showed this to countless people and if I could pick one I would pick her.

Chatted with Evelyn on the phone in work the other day. She is a lady to her fingertips. She referred me to this video. ♥

@@bulcyob She lives round the corner from me, any time I pass and she's in the garden she sings for me, a true proformer 😄... and a lovely lady

@@thiest1205 Mrs Williams is a force of nature. ♥ I'm glad I got to chat with someone as insightful and as feisty as Evelyn. She's fortunate to have a neighbour like you Mr. ☺

@@tennelletyson2814 we're neighbours, sadly I can't claim her as a "friend", but certainly an acquaintance, she's a real dynamo, an inspiration 🙌.. where are you from yourself

She had a unique interpretation of the song. Most of the performances sound similar. Her take was something I've never heard before in the hundreds of times I've heard this song. Loved it.

​@@jm7804 Ur rt. And we've never heard that take on that song before, I feel, because along with her voice and grace, she also poured all of her own life's wisdom into that song. I mean, I heard it as she sang.. ❤

R E

R E very well said.

That gracious generation is being erased by the pandemic!!!

Mom Dayo yes but unfortunately the future doesnt look bright for all people

Finarfin Noldorin How does 1.1m + sounds😉 Great indeed!

I have passed the video along. It should go viral. Age has no boundaries and Evelyn proved it.

Hi, you got a nice pic

@@morganpiero2122 Thank you, Morgan. It is taken from a JRR Tolkien book called the Silmarillion. The character's name is Finarfin Noldoran. I appreciate your kind words. :)

Okay, you're welcome,where are you from?

She's amazing her voice is wonderful!!! Hi Jane how're you doing.?

I agree, She reminded me so much of Angela Lansbury who played Mrs. Potts on Beauty and the Beast

Not Disney is sicko

The grande lady deserves more than morally destitute Disney has to give.

I was literally just thinking the exact same thing!

Do NOT mention Disney positively as they are no longer are a role model for children sad to say.

You write in English better than many native speakers.

Me too, and this sounds like a total buzz kill but I swear it's such a wonderful feeling - she reminds me of the people in the home that are now gone. I get this warm feeling, it's moving and it's happy but it sounds and looks like it's sad. But it's happy, honestly lol When I started there I was quite shy, quiet, I was happy just to listen and a few residents took me under their wing. She as a person, as a singer and as a speaker reminds me how awesome I felt when those residents accepted me and wanted to spend time with me. They helped shape me as a person today, I'm different than I was a year ago because of them and I've made some changes in my life - because of them. She reminds me of that, she makes me feel that again. I don't know why, but she just has this presence and watching this I feel like I'm with those people again. It's emotionally motivating. When you work in an environment like that you tell yourself, you know, not to get too attached because they're going to move whether that's just to a different home, long term care, or move on. You know how hard it's going to be not having them in your life if you get attached, but I can honestly say - it is just as hard not to get attached to them, not to make friends, not to adopt four more grandpas and six more grandmas lol They helped me realize what I wanted to do in life, it's something I've always known but they helped me realize I can do that, that its not just a life goal, it's not just a daily thing I set out to do, I can make it my life and make it a career and suddenly my life has direction again. She reminds me of that. She is now a source of emotional motivation for me, whenever I need it I know where to go now lol If anyone knows this wonderful woman, please do tell her this and please do thank her for me. She is spectacular, I could listen to her all day whether she's singing or just talking. Sometimes you meet people and you just want to sit down and hear their life story lol she's one of those people for me.

Deine Englisch ist viel besser als mein Deutsch!!!

Bless you

Very well stated Margit, your message was loud & clear, and very true

Not even kidding, her voice relaxed me and I closed my eyes, but it ended too soon.😂

Yeah I’m from Louth from the way lots of us are proud

I am was so blessed and I am a beautiful shade of chocolate.

Amen and ae Awomen

It's sung pitch perfect

that's exactly what I was thinking! !!

She sounds kind of like the Murder she Wrote actress who sang in the Beauty and the Beast cartoon.

annagitana1 Angela Lansbury?

annagitana1 I was thinking the same lol

riona smith yes I thought the same ❤️

Josh Fitzpatrick lovely Words😍

Beautiful lady, such emotion in her voice.

Awh thank you she’s my great nana I’ll tell her you said that ❤️❤️

Hello how are you doing

Hello how are you doing

Hello dear

Hi, you got a nice pic

Hello Lois 👋 How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today.

Me too cried ..laughed....cried...LOVE this women,,,shes ADORABLE

Toni Sumblin m

America is proud of you too! Thank you for inspiring us

and the whole of the world as well. She is singing this song from the whole of her life experience with all of her heart in it. I love her.

Same here. ❤

Ana nanaosongs

I so agree. This is the best ❤️

@@ritamyers5554 +q+q

She sang it like an old seasoned professional - the way it was written. Does anyone really understand how rare something like this is?

Whats the name of the song she sang?

I'm listening )

This is beautiful and I don't doubt it!!💜

So true dear I'm 73 I believe that's what keeps us going is our memories what a wonderful thing.

I'm 57 and you are so right!

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Here here! And that is why I am so happy that the judges recognized her gifted delivery of the song!!

Yes!!!

Divas Live wow prophessor , that was deep! lol Duh!

I gave you 100 likes

True

Sandy Tibs totally off topic but I love your profile pic 😊 The old CareBears are so much cuter than the 2.0 version and that also includes the pluche versions you can buy. Not nearly as nice as the ones of 30-35 years ago. Says someone who has her favorite Care Bear in her arms and has had for 32 years. It is still very much a Care Bear, unlike some much used Teddy bears you see that are nearly falling apart. /totally uninteresting information 😁

Hello how are you doing

Hi dear

Look for Barbra Streisand's version of this song, Send In The Clowns. You are going to love it. 🙋💖🎶🎼🇩🇴

Hi, you got a nice pic

Me neither?

Yes, I share your feelings as well. All of my family has gone on, and it makes a lonely world at times--God bless you---Nancy

I miss hearing my grandma sing.....

This is one of my greatest fears... It makes me start crying 😭 just thinking about it, And even writing this, also bad anxiety! I just tend to not think about it, like most people do..

Puma Bear Unfortunately, everyone dies eventually. My dad had a couple of close calls before he died. of course, I was upset and teared up. He to me that death is part of life and you to accept that. I told him, that I know that, but I don’t have to like it. Yes, I miss them. Some days are harder than others. But my parents and grandparents raised a confident woman, and I am making it on my own. I do have a sister. We get together about once a month or so. I don’t know how old you are, but in my case I had to learn to do things that I didn’t know before..handling money, car maintenance, yard work, etc. Knowing how to do stuff makes it easier to live without your loved elders because you develop skills in things that Mom or Dad or Grandpa or whoever used to for you. I will be honest the year and a half after my Dad died was very, very hard, but much of that was because of other stressors in my life. Good luck to you, and relish every minute you have with them now.

Romeoslover ♥️☺️

well said, and i've watched this how many times now, i don't even know, but guarantee you that i'm not done watching her!

Phil Patterson f

Phil Patterson.....Well said!

Phil Patterson oh so true

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but her voice is vey good!

You should be very proud of her, I sent it to Australia and Toronto.... Hope she wins....

Locket ladie

What wrong with you charles

This is not GARBAGE. This is heaven. Like if you agree.

Zet maar uit Het is goed

Andrei lourenco YEAH NICE GRAMMAR DUDE

Andrei lourenco BOBO MO NMN MAG ENGLISH

Andrei lourenco sane ♥️

piro midis I really don’t care about you think 🤗

me too

Linda Watkin ..you're not seventy eight ._.

im weird .-. I am - I was born in 1940.

not ALL OLD ppl have talent... ._.grandies dont use thous faces

i had a job as a clown but had to give it up as i thought everyone was laughing at me 😂😂

Yes, old wise women have talent!

Wat a beautiful soul I went to c her in a st Patrick's parade in tallagh and we all loved her beautiful person.

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

GOD BLESS YOUR GREEN IRELAND 💚 !!! YOUR AWESOME!! I've cried happy tears 😂!! My son is receiving chemotherapy right now....THANK YOU SOOO DEARLY for sharing a smidging of u with US & OTHERS!! (SEAN STRONG)

Marjan Zarabi I made it 81 likes the age of the woman lol.

Krafty Kittenz 👍

Why unreal, ?????

I didn't cry at all :-)

pgt live

I love yoh, thank you for feeling.

I'm think of her right now.and her voice still in my ears you Are beautiful and you are special God blessed you always..

I agree for the most part. Her reading just felt a bit rushed to me.

Hi, you got a nice picture

Hello Phyllis 👋 How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today.

she can be a Christmas singer

ELIAD SAVEL or have a role in musical theatre :)

Mary E ...wouldn’t she be a beautiful lady to spend time with? She’s a sweetheart.

So nice she got the golden buzzer

l love u granny

Hello Mary 👋 How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today.

Hello 👋how are you doing?

Me too... Cried like a baby

Hi, how're you?

Excellent analysis 😊

Amen

Hello how are you doing

How are you doing

I agree!! :D

Yes! She really does!

She sure brings it on home yeah, yeah. wonderful gusto, force and emotion. You gotta love her .....

She even puts in some soul at 4:47!

Hi, you got a nice picture

Hello Maria 👋 How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today.

You got that right, an old Chunk a Coal, but proved she was a Diamond 💎that day... wow😢🙏

Wonderful lady

Hi, you got a nice picture

karleksang If her voice "cracks" it is meant to be. Angela Lansbury has song Beauty and the Beast live several times but the one I saw was not "recordperfect". Yet, the fact that she had that 'crack' in her voice at some point made that song even more beautiful and I prefer it so much more above the albumversion. It was perfect because it wasn't slippery smooth. If this lady would have that happen, it would probably give the same goosebumps.

She sings incredibly well for any age of woman in all honesty.

I'M 60 and I still miss my gramma, I was always sure she loved me more than anyone else ever has. Keep yours in your heart.

Frances Roberts yeah she’s my dear

Hi, you got a nice picture

Hello France 👋 How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today.

Just found this lovely lady, with the lovely voice, who is so genuine. I applaud her courage in putting herself out there where so many only think the young can or should be. Hooray!

Don't worry I am feeling sick with emotion, it's natural what a beautiful woman.😊

It was hard for me not to cry ~jen