Iam Tongi & James Blunt Super Emotional Duet of Monsters Makes Idol History | American Idol 2023 

You reacted to Iam's audition to American Idol 2 months ago, where you said that you hoped his story wasn't being used for ratings and he gets voted off too early. You must not remember, but his audition song was the same one they are singing now. James Blunt is the original singer who wrote this about his own father.

He's an 18-year-old young man, who's still mourning the loss of his Dad. I'm sure he'll trade all this to have his father back, but this is life! Mahalo, Iam.

It is James Blunt song, he wrote it his father was in stage 4 kidney failure and he was losing him. After that his father did get a donor and as of now is doing okay. Iam Just lost his father a few months ago and chose this song for his audition. Then on the finale' Blunt and Iam sang together... 2 men sharing a very real raw moment

Such an Emotional performance. James Blount helped him through it. Iam lost his Dad 2 months before he auditioned for American Idol and he sang this song in his audition. James Blount wrote this song for his Dad who was dying. That's why Iam chose it for his audition 😢

There’s no tricks in his vocal that is raw emotion

I'm 61 years old, I lost my father 6 years ago, this has to me my 30th time hearing Iam sing this song of James', and I am still blubbering on this viewing.

You reacted to Iam's original audition. Iam is not intentionally trying to make this more emotional...he lived this a few months ago. It is James's song that Iam covered.

2 months ago, you did a reaction on Iam’s audition. So go back and revisit your reaction. And then you’ll understand Iam’s story.

Such an awesome emotional rendition we love you IAM n your sad story but you chose the right song n God knows your humble loving heart n you did it God bless

Yes, James Blunt's song - watch the video of him doing it for his father who was, at the time, in stage 4 cancer. Tongi recently lost his dad, so very emotional for all

That's no trick. That's raw real emotion. He just lost his dad a few months ago and used to sing with his dad. Yes Iam's is recent. James Blunt is the original/singer/songwriter who also wrote this for his dad who was dying.

No trick, pure raw emotion . Young man lost his father .....

it's crazy that you don't remember the song or either of them because you did a reaction to iam tongi's audition singing this song and you reacted to James blunts live version of this song which he wrote for his father.

Jelly Roll was sitting next to Iams mom. He fell in love with Iam as we all did after his audition 😢

Go back and watch Iam's audition with this song, and then all his brilliant performances since. What an amazing, strong young man.

Iam father passed away a few months ago. James Blunt wrote this song when his dad was very sick, but he made it through. His father is still living. That's why James Blunt is almost holding Iam up. It's also when James put his hand on Iam, what a tear jerker. I can't stop crying when I listen to all the songs. So happy Iam won, he surely deserved it. Also very happy for Hawaii, this is their first that ever won there. It's so nice seeing all the people in Hawaii honking their horns and so happy. Love always. Ontario, Canada

My interpretation of the "Monsters" is Death it is the main enemy of us human beings James Blunt wrote this song for his dying dad. For Iam Tongi his dad passed two months prior to his American Idols Audition. Very sad n emotional song. You can tell in James Blunt voice the pain n the cry but he can hold on, with Iam emotion brings tears to his eyes very proud of him he finished the song with James Blunt. Very beautiful soul.

You’ve reacted to both James Blunts original and Iam Tongi’s cover. No worries though. You do a ton of reactions. Even if not recorded you should watch the original music video, all I will say is it was done in one take. 😊

All the big boys have the nice soulful voice here in the islands.

Yo, you already reacted to Iam Tongi covering this same song for his American Idol audition 😆 This was the Finale where he sang it as a duet with the original artist James Blunt…and Iam did lose his father recently, and he is 18 years old

You need to watch Iam's audition singing this song. Its James blunts song that Iam covered for his audition. Very emotional audition. Now he's singing it in the finale with the author of the song. I'm has a great voice which isn't really show here because he was overwhelmed with emotion.

Iam is only 18 years old and still grieving the loss of his dad.

Iam's father was the force who wabted him to continue singing. James Blunt composed the song Monsters when his father was dying. I consider this song as the two men's love letter to their own father. Please watch Iam's other performances at American Idol. Imagine him turning the Sound of Silence to R&B

This is raw emotion singing from both Iam Tongi and James Blunt... James Blunt wrote the song Monsters and Iam Tongi sang this song for his American Idol Audition... Iam lost his dad a couple of months before his audition... You may want to check out his performances on American Idol

It was a James Blunt song. Iam Tongi recently lost his dad. Jelly Roll was there performing that same night, which is why he was there.

Bruh you literally reacted to both Iam’s audition with this song and James Blunt’s video for the song.

You have to go to the 1st American Idol Audition to understand the full circle of Iam Tongi!!!! That's the straight HEART & GREIVE!!!!!❤

Please watch James Blunts original song. Written to his dying father (who did end up surviving). It's incredible

Beautiful ❤️‍🔥 love your reaction Boyd ❤️‍🔥

This was his audition song as well. He lost his father a few months before the audition. All Iams (E-um) songs are great. Watch his sound of silence. Jelly wants to work with him. That was iams mom jelly was with

That is real. Iam auditioned with this song for American Idol. He had lost his Dad a couple of months before the audition. James wrote this song for his father.

Love this young man . I knew he was going to win American idol . ✌🏽

Your reaction spot on brah......such a sad song and super emotional performance by Iam n James

James blunt wrote this song about 10 years ago when his own father was dying of kidney failure. He was in desperate need of a transplant and no donor could be found. James wrote this song so his father could know the depths of his love. Happily, because of the popularity of the song, a donor was found and he was able tp get the transplant and survived. Iam was the contestant on Idol and sang this song as a tribute to his own father who had just passed 2 months before the audition. James's video is truly gut-wrenching. You should check it out. And Iam won the show.

Bro! How are you saying you dont know them or this song!You have reacted to both of them sing this song! Both! 😅😅cmon man

Like it was said, James Blunt, who wrote about his father who was very ill. Iam, whose father just very recently before his audition, died from Kidney disease. Very, very touching.

James Blunt wrote the song for his father after he was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease, and Iam had just lost his father the month before his audition for the competition.

We love you Iam Tongi 🎉❤ from New Zealand 🇳🇿

Iam Tongi auditioned with this song for this past season of American Idol. He sang it for his father Rodney that passed several months ago. James Blunt (white guy LOL) wrote this song for his father going through dementia. Yes it's a heartbreaking REAL EMOTIONAL song...

His name is promounced E-yum. Ian's dad died many months ago. So he dedicated this song to his dad during his audition.

I love your reaction because it was very empathetic and astute.

Iam Tongi's audition was way more emotional because his dad had just passed away two months prior and it was more fresh vs this version where he has had some more time to process.

❤because of Iam using this song for his audition, James Blunt song monster made it on the charts for the very first time. I believe it made number 2. Iam is the reason alot of singers songs was reintroduce to the world and everyone fell in love with him from the very first time on his audition 💕 he has millions and millions of fans all over the world 🌎 Jelly Roll was invited there to perform but the week before he was on Joe Rogan podcast and spoke about Iam Tongi ❤and stated that he wants dip in IAM'S career and he was excited to go 2 American idol finale to meet Iam. Hints why he sat next to IAM'S mum Lily to comfort her ❤he's such a cool, awesome dude, Jelly Roll ❤❤❤❤

Iam auditioned with this and made me cry because of his real life experience and that i have just lost my own father i cry every time i here this and for him to sing with the writer who also has a father who he made the song about its like almost impossible to watch without tears

"I'm not your son, You're not my father" He is tossing all of the parent/child drama and baggage to the curb and placing themselves on even ground. The song really hurts me. The last time I saw my father was when I walked out of the front door and this old Marine was weeping like a child begging for me to stay. I left him alone in a dark house. I was in the Army and had to return to my unit because we were deploying. My father passed away 3 weeks later.

Iam's father died just two months before he joined American Idol. So raw.

I am so proud of him too this young man is so beautiful I wish the entire world was jsut like him

You've already reacted to both the James Blunt video and the Iam Tongi audititon.... You are working too hard my friend LOL

Love it❤❤❤

This whole performance is as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. They are two men on that stage who have lost their dads and the support James Blunt offers Iam is so genuine. Even though James's father survived, I truly believe that both of their fathers were on the stage that night. Also props to Jelly Roll for supporting Iam's mom in the audience.

I'm not crying, I just have a pound of dirt in my eyes...😢

He won. He is 18 yrs old from Kahuku, Hawaii. Very humble young man with a beautiful voice. Some people may not agree which as "Iam says is ok, because not everyone will like his music." He has a new original single out "I'll Be Seeing You." ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0QuYG74T6MQ.html. ALOHA ❤

You reacted to Iams first audition. Look back on your list 2 months ago. 24k views.

I love how you said you don't know who Iam is when literally 2 months ago you watched him sing this same song. 😅

He lost his father. His father got him into music he started singing playing guitar since he was a small child because of his father.

i can't believe you dont know them when you reacted to them before :O they are unforgetable!

My father passed away in January last year. Hearing this song made my heart break again. Knowing how iam feels I can relate to his pain.

James wrote it about his dad who almost passed but got a kidney transplant and lived. Iam was talked into auditioning with this song even though it’s only been a few months did his dad passed. Producers choice. But he ended up winning the show thanks to it.

You are 100% correct Iam, is from Hawaii and won American Idol, and yes James blunt wrote the song and 18 year old Iam lost his dad 3 months ago..that was good guessing on your part!

You watched an edited version as it starts off with a mention of Iam's dad passing away recently.

James Blunt was holding him up. Iam Tongi resently lost his father and it was extremely hard for him to sing this song ( on american idol ) but James Blunt ( singer/songwriter to the song ) tried to hold him up during the song. Extremely beautiful and sad.

Actually on your videos list you have reacted to James Blunts Monsters recently!

James blunt is the original song singer the other is the American Idol contestant which dedicated this song his dad which passed away and sang this song during his Audition

Jelly Roll actually was sitting with Iam's mom and supported her through the song.

I sure wish that i could go hug my parents. I watched my Dad take his last breath in September 2014 & then my Mom passed June 1, 2020. Sadly i didnt get to tell my Mom goodbye 😢 i miss them both so very much 💔

Hit you with this last year. Saw the big dude on idol on your channel here a few months ago. Someone was trying t get you. We'll get you eventually. Lol.

Writer of the song is James B’s song and Iam dedicated the song to his dad during is initial audition.

Check out Iam's American Idol Journey. He did win the competetion.

That's James Blunt song that why he's duvet with Iam Tongi

The guy on the left is the contestant. He lost his father. James Blunt is the original artist. He is overwhelmed singing with the song writer.

Ahhh..it WAS NOT A TRICK…HE LOST HIS DAD PRIOR TO HIS AUDITION….😢😢😢😢EXTREMELY HURT YOU DIDNT READ HIS BIO ❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢 he is still grieving😢😢😢😢😢

Yes you're right dude that this is really heavy and I have that experience they've had. My dad passed away and he died slowly in front of me 😢,I miss my dad.

Ok where do I start and don’t take it personal. I’m a 67 year young disabled housebound widow. This is the first time watching one of your reactions and needless to say probably the last. Are you human at all? Whether you knew the background or not you didn’t show any signs of emotion that millions of people have felt every time Iam has sang any of the songs he has sang on American Idol. I was shocked that you wanted to blame whoever sent you this video for all your heartless comments you made while listening. Just to be fair I’m going to watch a few other of your reactions because surely there has to be more of you somewhere. Iam is 18 years old and has been singing and training with his father since he was 11 years old. And God sent him at just the right time when our world is so screwed up and millions of people need healing in so many different ways, like me. I live in pain most of every day. I can watch and listen to Iam’s sweet, soothing voice c and his face and YES it takes me to a better place helping me forget my pain. If you life is so perfect that you never need help consider yourself blessed. Please watch Iam’s journey from his first audition until he wins and please react to his last song on American Idol “Cool Down” and then tell us what you think. You are only the 5th time I have commented on anything but my soul wouldn’t let my finger stop till I had typed all of this. God Bless, Patti McGuire

Please go back and watch all of Iams performances from his audition to the final.

Shout out to my Island Brother doing what we best. Talk Story thru song

I thought I was in the twilight zone for a minute, You reacted to Iams audition of this song a couple months back. James wasn't the only Blunt Mr Boyd was reacting to eh? 😂😶‍🌫

You Reacted to Iams audition like last month? And you also reacted to James blunt “monsters” 2 weeks ago??

You reacted to it 11 days ago 😭

You guys try to get me 😂😂

You need to listen to James Blunt singing Monsters and his father next to him , James wrote Monsters as his dad had kindney failure

You must've forgotten but you did a reaction to his audition video

Shame you didn't do any research before reacting to this beautiful tribute.

Pretty sure there are two other videos on this dude's channel from earlier reactions, where he reacted to each of these guys singing it. But hey ho... it's youtube - don't hate the player :)))) . It is a great song, and I enjoy the content!!

Yes iam lost his dad a couple months before his first auditon

Lionel Ritchie had an extremely hard time when he lost his father - just like Iam. He did not want any cameras on him during this because he couldn't hold it together. In Iams' audition Lionel also struggled.

He just lost his dad a few months ago. It is James Blunts song. I am is just 18 years old

James did a solid by touching iam. Making him get thru the song

do you have a twin? you did a reaction to Iam's audition to this song 2 months ago?

❤❤❤TEAM IAM TONGI ALLL THE WAYYYYY CHHHEEE WWWHHHHOOOOO ❤❤❤ WHERE U BEEN BRO, U NEED TO GO BACK TO IAM'S FIRST AUDITION TO AMERICAN IDOL ❤

Wondering why you never reacted to James Blunt's "Monsters". Am sure by now you learned the whole story. Love your Videos. Best Wishes.

How dare! How dare you make me Feel! 😭😞😢😭😨😓😵😢

Dude no wat your saying b4 uno the moolele (story) our people in Hawaii knows aloha n his dad passed away

Be won American Idol! Iam Tongi is the 2023 winner

James Blunt " you are Beautiful" song

Iam lost his dad 2 months ago. The song was written by the other man and he lost his dad. Too.

mate you need to check what song and why your listening to it this is a monster song done by a young man that lost his father a couple of months before he first sang it and a guy who sang it for another special reason it all ties in

Iam won!!! He’s lost his father months before this performance, you were right James blunt wrote the son for his father that was dying but made an amazing recovery and is still with us today, but unfortunately Iams isn’t..

I love your reactions and you honestly should do a reaction to both James Blunt first then go Listen to Iam Tongi's audition for Idol

This is no trick in Iam's voice. His father passed away couple of month's b4 Iam auditioned

James blunt famous wrote the song monster