Kelly Clarkson Reaction | Piece By Piece (American Idol) 

Its good that a man can show his emotions

The song gets me every time. This performance reduces me to my lowest terms. Any child who has had a father leave without a backward glance, or a father that was emotionally absent and abusive but that stayed in the home because the mother didn't have the courage to make it alone, knows the pain of feeling unworthy of love. But we rise above by being there for our siblings, our children, our grandchildren, so that they won't ever have to feel broken in pieces too.

Saw her in Austin and she just can't get through that song. Everyone was crying. Her husband is wonderful and has made such a difference in her life. Rob at least you looked fine crying I was doing the ugly cry.

The reason why this performance hit me hard the first time I watched it was because I had no idea what the song was about. The moment she uttered "...and a father could...stay." Tears started rolling as the verses preceding it made sense so yeah, all the emotions hit hard.

Everytime I hear this song I cry.

There's no way you can see this video without crying.

Nope.. Still can't get through that performance without crying. What a story, what a performance. I don't have words. You fought for it Rob, and managed to not lose it completely. I didn't have a camera pointed at me when i watched it the first time, so i could just fall apart.

My biological father left my sister and I when I was 6 and she was 5. I have my step dad who I call dad now. This song is dedicated to him for being there. So glad you reacted to it!! ❤❤

I don't blame you Rob for crying, it's such a heartbreaking song. You would have t be heartless to not be affected by it.

I swear if this doesnt get you choked up, youre not human.

This song reminds me of how my husband left me and our son....I begged him to stay,cried but he didn't..he left. I later met a great man ,he restored my faith in relationships and love.

One of the true reactions. I noticed your reaction when you understood what she was singing about. Great job!

Kelly is amazing! And she's so brave, brave enough to occasionally write a song about her actual life. Bless her. This song, I cannot listen to it without crying with her. Check out "Because Of You" by Kelly. That one is also coming from her childhood and teenage years. She writes powerful lyrics in her songs. And she's still so down-to-earth, truly a beautiful soul.

I could tell that when she said " back then i didnt have anything you needed so i was worthless" that really hits your heart

Just like Keith, every good Dad who watches this, has a hard time with it. God bless all the amazing fathers out there! Thank you for loving your kids the way you do!

I'm the same way. I cannot watch this video and not have tears. The lyrics are absolutely beautiful and very true to the world around us. She actually co wrote the song . Its for sure my favorite!

What a sad song. Knowing it’s true is even more heartbreaking. You weren’t the only one crying. Anyone who has a heart would be crying during that performance. I loved your reaction. It shows what a big heart you have and how special you are. I just love you so much Rob

I cried too😖. Fathers are so important in their children's life.

I discovered that performance by accident. I couldn't stop crying throughout the whole thing. And still cant. Reminds me of my father and what he did to my sisters

Your genuine heart makes me smile...protect that buddy...it’s a rare quality...

She is so freakin awesome I have seen her live when she announced she was pregnant with her second baby..it was so cool hahaha.

This was so raw and genuine. Both from Kelly and from you. I reacted the same. Thanks for being real. Not just in this reaction, but in all of them. You help remind me that we're all connected in this great big world of ours.

Man who's cutting the onions. Powerful song

This is the second reaction video of yours I've ever seen and I have to say, I think you are a true genuinely lovely person. You can just tell you're the kind of man who wears his heart on his sleeve. Your emotion is shown so deeply in your eyes! I thoroughly enjoy your videos and will watch more.

Such a sweet and honest reaction.

Everytime i hear this song I cry. Not only because a parent could leave but because as a father I can't understand how my mum did. Sad world we live in

Beautiful, beautiful song. So many of us, man and woman, share the sentiments from dealing with toxic parents. Like Keith and you, I cried with Kelly too.

I can’t get through this song myself, I’ll always cry, imagine the person who has to sing it....

Thank you for listening first and allowing all of us to listen first before making comments. At least you don't pause every few minutes. Thanks again Kelly Clarkson is the best. I love how here songs reflect about the things she's went through and still going through. She's a real person. She's not fake like other people in that iindustry.. Thanks 😊

It doesn't get much rawer than that. Kelly my fave among the contemporary artists of today. Just love her! Your library is massive Rob, and would take forever to go through all of it, but have you ever done a reaction video to who many, including Kelly who shares a birthday with her, revere as the GOAT, Barbra Streisand? Would love to see it if you have. She's the only artist to ever debut an album at #1 in 6 consecutive decades, and as the great lyricist, Marilyn Bergman, once said, "The best singer that any lyric writer could have."

Thank you for your human Reaction, Its a song of pain from her past, but She is strong. More Kelly Please

Hi Rob Reactor, this is my first seeing your reaction to Piece-by Piece by Kelly Clarkson. Your reaction was absolutely moving. That is/was the most honest/ genuine reaction I 've had the privilege of witnessing.

Rob, you have such a kind face and heart. Just discovered your channel but you seem like such a kind man. I cried with you. Thank You for your genuine reaction.

That's a song that touches each and everyone of us in some kind of way. Those lyrics. It's impossible for me to hear this song without crying. Thanks for sharing❤

Great review. You tears confirmed my feelings of this beautiful heartfelt performance!

I'm a new subscriber and you seem to have a pure soul Rob your reactions are true and real great videos keep up the good work buddy

Love your reaction to this emotional song. I reacted the same way. Powerful, painful song, but also redemptive.

my dad is away when he gets back in going to give him a big hug that song make my relise how lucky some people are

Rob, Thank you for your Reactions. I honestly believe that if everyone on earth had your heart and soul the world would be a better place. ❤

Real men cry and are loved for it❤️

It gets me every time I watch this. Never a dry eye moment 💕 love this song and love her and this reaction 💕

No matter how many times I hear this it makes me cry. Can't help it.

Yes, Rob, I agree, I’m glad some peoples’ sad beginning had a happy ending, too. It’s nice to know somebody got away.

I watched the performance and, several interviews with or about her on it, plus several reactions to it... It's unanimous; I'm not the only one who got messed up with it... Amazing how such a painful thing can be so beautiful at the same time... Kelly is such a sweetie... Anyone who cannot feel endeared to her, well... they're seriously no right...

I wish I can sing this to my stepfather he deserved this Thank for stepping up

I'm 42 years old. My sister and I were physically abused by our egg donor. We will never refer to her as our mother. She walked out on us. Abandoned us. She had mental issues and was put on medication. There's no excuse. It didn't change anything. She was in and out of our lives, whenever it was convenient for her. My dad remarried and our mom (step) treated us like we were her own. We started calling her mom shortly after we met her. They never said anything out of the way about her. They encouraged us to visit with her and we did. Just when we would get used to seeing her, she would up and leave again. It went on for years. She even moved to the same state to be around us. Of course it didn't last. Last time we heard from her was in the early 90's via a certified letter. The letter said she didn't even want us. The only reason she had us was because our father wanted kids. She said once we had kids of our own, we would understand where she was coming from. My son, almost 18 and my daughter almost 16. My sister has a son, 7 years old. And to this day I still don't understand. My kids are my life. She didn't even know we both graduated from high school. I went into the Army at age 17. My sister married her high school sweetheart August 1995. I married in December 1997. Found out she died in 2002 which is ironic considering what would have been her first grandchild was born the same year she died. All I can say is it's her loss. I'm the woman I am today, no thanks to her.

I love raw reactions like this, no pausing with personal anecdotes every 10 seconds. Thanks for your efforts.

I believe in a final reconciliation. Another opportunity to put all the pieces back together through love for ourselves, love for others and through the miracle of forgiveness.

Rob, you had me crying with you. Subscribed.

Thank you for not stopping it every few seconds to say something!

Seeing this grown man cry is just something else, I'm telling you

such a sweet reaction

Its so crazy to see Kellys transformation to funny goofball when she is just being her to an emotional powerhouse when she sings

i broke out in tears... its so Personal... to me too

You have to hand it to the piano player...he followed her lead when she started to cry at the end. I've never listened to this song without crying.

That song is raw, even today. Gets me every time

Hats off to that piano player though. Holy cow.

I've watched her performance about 60 times and I cry every time. Ugh.

Brother you seem so genuine, keep up the great work. You have earned me as a subscriber!

Kelly Clarkson's music video, "Because of you", is powerful too.

Thanx for another great share, Rob. This is what singing from the heart does with all of us, i guess... I was not crying, really, my eyes were only sweating... 🙃

I cry every time I listen to this song. It’s so moving! I rings true to so many people.

Your reactions are just so genuine sir! Really love it!

I can’t get through this song and her other song Because of You, both are so emotional. She’s such an emotional powerhouse on a good day, but here she was very pregnant. I don’t think she can get through this at any time actually lol. I don’t recall her ever being able to get through without crying. Love that it got you too! It shows you are sensitive to other’s pain. Great reaction!

I saw her performance when I was on vacation in Mexico actually. I regret not watching it there and then I would’ve connected with it most.

What a beautiful heartfelt reaction ❤️

I know I’ve watched this multiple times probably even your reaction to it before too. I still cry similar situation for me. Rob I always love your reactions. Keep it up.

I still cry every single time.

Hello all. I'm not new to this channel. However what keeps me coming back is how genuine the reactions are. There are no useless animations at the beginning, no plugs for merch or to subscribe. There is just Rob. I love it. Thank you

I mean you have to have no feelings in order not to get emotional listening to Kelly singing. Is it even possible? 😭

You gained a subscriber when I saw that 32oz glass of soda.

I've watched this video many, many times. Every time I hear her say she was worthless, I break down completely. My story is very similar to hers. My mom and dad divorced when I was 5 years old. Since I was so young, I never really felt like I missed out on anything not having him in the home, at least I thought I didn't. Throughout my life though, I've always sought out approval and acceptance from men. My self worth seemed to be dependent on that. I met my father for what I consider to be the first time in my life about a month ago. I hadn't seen him in 49 years. He's 75 now and I'm 54. We live in different states, so it wasn't easy to meet, but he came to where I live. I was so nervous and anxious. I didn't even know how the visit would go. Would I get the approval and acceptance from my father that I had always craved from other men? I wasn't sure. My dad could only visit for the weekend, but it was the most wonderful weekend of my life. The visit wasn't awkward or uncomfortable. I finally got the approval and acceptance, and most importantly, the love that I needed, and from the only man that could have given it to me. That's my dad and I in my profile picture. My face alone shows how happy I am to have my dad finally in my life.

This is what happens when someone bares their soul and heart on stage. Beautiful song.

I bawl like a baby every single time I watch this. Just beautiful.....

I subscribed. You look and sound very wise sir and I appreciate you sharing this video on the internet. Looking forward to watching other content from you.

You didn't even have to say anything. Your expressive face spoke volumes throughout the song. Beautiful reaction

watching your reaction was beautiful it was my reaction too I cried like a school girl lol

Thank you for keep it REAL. theres no another way to react to this performance if you know what songs about. I was crying with you. Thanks again !

So touching she is so awesome

I see that I'm late to the show, but I love your genuine reaction, it's the same as mine. Thank you for your professionalism, yet your genuiness.

I truly don't think it's possible to watch this without crying. I've seen it at least 6-8 times and it gets me every tie.

This song Kelly wrote about her father leaving and then coming back when she got famous for money. The other guy is her husband and she is talking about her daughter.

Love your reaction to this song!!! ❤️ I still cry every time I hear this song. It really hits home for me with my daughters father.

I loved this reaction ❣️ I love watching you react ❣️ You're so gentle 💖

Our father in heaven will never abandon us.

I loved your reaction, cry with you!

Most men who cry during this song cry because they can’t imagine anything in this world keeping them from their kids

Don't feel bad Rob, I cried also. There are things in that song that hit home for me. Then watching you tear up makes me tear up more. No one told me that when you get over 50 that I would become more emotional. Damn

Its 2021 and I'm still crying

I love the way you FEEL this song, thanks for sharing

It gets me every time, absolutely love Kelly.

you made me wanna give you a hug! I cry every single time I hear and watch this.

Beautiful reaction, Rob!

You are a gentle soul Rob Reactor....with a wealth of strength as well.!!

Love your emotions you showed!!

THIS SONG SPEAKS VOLUMES FOR ANYONE WHO HAD A FATHER WALK OUT OF THEIR LIFE AT A YOUNG AGE. I CAN RELATE AS I WAS 8 WHEN MINE DID THE SAME THING.

I don't know how I stumbled across this at 1:00 AM but I cry everytime I hear this song. I loved your emotions and reaction to this. ❤

Holy shit... I love you so much! Beautiful soul!

If that doesn’t make you cry nothing will!!!

Thank you thank you thank you for feeling it like so many of us do. Thank you for being real ❤🤗