Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day 2024 and after hearing another artist play this on sax, I immediately came over to RU-vid to find Amber’s rendition. My favorite performance on Idol that season❤
This is the one of the top 3 performances of that entire season and definitely in the top 10 of ALL seasons of American Idol. I couldn't believe she sang this that well.
After that run towards the end, you can see how excited Mariah was... Hahaha only someone who truly enjoys listening and doing runs/melismas can relate to that excitement...
Eleven years and this performance still stands out as a wonderful interpretation of a timeless classic. Where are you now Amber? You have an extraordinary talent.
Such a warm buttery smooth tone that she sings with such ease. Anyone who can just appreciate a beautiful sounding voice can appreciate this woman's incredibly unique sound. It's sad that the competition aspect of it had to be forced through the brain dead audience who cant appreciate it for what it is, they rather listen to generic pop mimicry singers.
I still can't believe this heavenly creature with her indescribably perfect voice did not win Idol....and where the heck is she now????? Why hasn't some savvy recording producer snatched this artist up????? So she had a baby. That's certainly not a career-ender. She's young and still immature. That can be overcome. We want more!
Why is no one talking about the band here ???!!!! Without that arrangement this could not be as amazing as it is...i never thought i could hear this song played like this...awesome !!!!
AMBER HOLCOMB! It is one year later and I have not forgotten Amber! This young lady has a glorious voice! She needs an album and a producer-now! Let everyone realize that any album that Amber records will sell millions! She has great talent!
Simply superb. This was the point where I knew who my favorite was. Angie Miller was a talented writer performer, Candice Glover was powerful expressive singer, but Amber was a special special talent with an absolutely gorgeous voice, effortless control and smooth, heart wrenching, belted power notes. I just can't believe that there's all these talentless 1 minute wonders getting the studio time from these shows, and yet there's no savvy record producers picking up such a superstar in the making like this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pam Shipon Totally agree. She certainly has something special. For me, it's such an unforgettable performance. 2015 and still get amazed watching this.
She is for me The Best Ever Contestant on history of IDOLS i wish her only The Best in her carier. Amber i cry when i hear your voice,Whitney Houston would be proud for your heart singin
AMBER HOLCOMB! AMBER has the best voice I've heard in female vocalist since Ella Fitzgerald or Whitney Houston. She deserved an album deal many months ago!! Her album would sell millions. She has many many many fans worldwide! I have observed artists for 50 years. Amber is the real deal!!
+Steve You sir, have got to be kidding! Amber has sung this song so much more emotionally and beautifully than It has ever been sung and I'm deeply touched by her interpretation of it.
+Steve .Amber did not butcher this all time classic, she interpreted the song differently in a way that it was lighthearted ,airy ,relaxed,heartwarming like when you are in love with the unperfect person and you are happy because you accept them for who they are flaws and imperfections and you just want to be with them because you love them .So tired of the gloomy interpretation of great artists.I want something different like hers.And I say it again Amber took that classic to a different level.Hey this is my opinion.CAN WE JUST AGREE TO DISAGREE! PEACE!
AMBER HOLCOMB! A glorious voice here! "My Funny Valentine" is one of my favorite songs and this is the best rendition I've heard of it in 50 years! Amber sounds like a combination of Whitney Houston and Ella Fitzgerald. It is time that she record an album. It will sell millions! Who will be the smart album producer to start the recording session?
Good to see you still here Music guy keeping the flame alive . The standing ovation for her talent continues ! Yes I agree , up there with the Sarahs , the Ellas and Whitneys . The best new talent in many years .
In the Whitney Houston Movie...that could had been the break you needed to soar !!! What is wrong with you people...WE WANT AMBER HOLCOMB MUSIC LIKE.....NOW....LIKE YESTERDAY !!! Love You Amber...You Beautiful, Black Song Bird !!!
She is a first class singer like Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughan etc. She is so natural. Usually these days young singers try to interpret too much or they are shouting which both are annoying.
I wanted to smack her too! Same as Mariah said! What a fantastic voice! Superb rendition of this song. She should hold a star name on Hollywoods walk of fame! Amber is the best. Love it!
Along with whatever other music you make, make a Jazz Soul album, Amber. Us oldsters will buy it up. You could be tops in many genres of music. Your voice is that good. Keep it fun, and interesting.
