Roman Collins Surprises Us All With "Living For The City" by Stevie Wonder - American Idol 2024
This Long Beach, California worship leader and car cleaner does what he can to pay rent, but dreams for a bigger stage and a better life. Roman Collins takes on a Stevie Wonder classic to get him to Hollywood Week!
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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.
American Idol 2024
Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.
What a lot of people don’t know is that Long Beach is flooded with gangs and violence. And for this young man to overcome all of that, put his faith in god and still come and give type of performance. I love it. I’m a huge fan
I am too. I'm so impressed!
Unfortunately, nearly ever town has a problem with gangs, violence and the drugs that fuel them.
Long Beach is not infested with gangs and such .Do you live there? THEN HUSH !
Please make sure you write God in a proper way when you write with a lower case letter , it means you are saying a little god not the almighty God. Please pay attention to what you write, thanks for your understanding...❤
@@bankerboyblue6063yes LB has lots of GANGS!!!!!!
Roman is the pastor’s son of the church my mom works at and attends. He has such an amazing voice and is very very sweet. I’m surprised he waited as long as he did to audition. I hope he makes it very far.
He came directly from Church 👏👏👏👏
Fast!
He bringing the church
His father is a Pastor and he plays organ for churches all of Southern California
The piano player is Soooo happy when a contestant says he's doing Stevie for the audition!
what is his name?
Roman brought us to church! Hard working worship leader and a great man! It's a yes for me!!
Same here!! We love a Man of God with a wonderful voice!
Roman brought me straight to chuuuuuuuch 🙏🏾 He’s anointed. Goosebumps all the way.
THAT’S MY GOSPEL CHOIR DIRECTOR!!!!!!
I LIKE HIM!!!! He definitely makes a person want to smile, and sing along!!!
NO SIR !! I love Katy but keep the gospel in you!!! Let God shine through you!!! That’s what makes you so so special!!! That vibe is the Holy Spirit my dude, keep praising Him!!
Yeah I agree. Sometimes the things they say are kinda wack because they want everyone to sound alike
I don’t think he will go far.
@@jaxscales6158Amen. Don’t let them fear you away from the Lord just because they sold their own souls to Baal. Pray to God and only God.
Notice Katy always has something to criticize about anyone who openly talks about God. She has daddy issues
Agreed but for THIS show, Gospel not go win!
that moan into the song. Such great energy. WAsn't expecting that vocal quality and he was grooving and getting down with it. This just FELT good. Chills on that ending!! - So You Wanna Be A Singer
Los Angeles celebrates Rome ❤ We adore you son. Keep making mama Peaches proud. 🙏🏾
This guy is a natural!!!!!!!
He's an old soul. The beautiful old style of singing.
He just gave yall a mini concert. I bet its much more greatness to come!!
My God his voice is anointed 😮
Love the energetic personality of him and his voice!
He’s a hybrid soul singer. Literally from the soul.
Church!!!!! 😂 I love it! 💙
He had me from the first note! Rooting for this young man. Love this performance!
YOU BETTA SING!!! Beautiful Gospel soul voice!
instant chills off that first note
You better Sang Roman! I feel honored and Blessed to hear you sing every Sunday!!! You bring down the house God's House every time!!!! Go Roman Go!!!
I got goosebumps in the first note!!!!!! LOVE his voice!!!!! To 10 I say!!!!! God bless this young man!!!!! Hard work paid off for you!!!! Cant wait for more!
Had me clappin and singin. Loved it.
He is amazing! The moan he did with the song and I loved the churchy vibe he brought. He took us all to church. The runs was everything I could ever ask for. I would like a little bit more runs as well but it was still flawless regardless. He could make the finale honestly.
Runs are amazing but when you already have a record deal and can do whatever. But on a show like this you have to keep it versatile and can’t over due runs because it make it look like that’s all you can do and the judges will come for him Katy already did talking about don’t make it too churchy
@@starbeautysix3967 That's where I disagree with the judges because I feel like I can't get enough of that, especially when it comes to Idol. Remember Joshua Ledet? He did a lot of runs and was very very churchy in a good way and it got him into the top 3. I just love when people do lots of runs and are very churchy on Idol. I have a big thing for that.
Ohhhh he’s definitely going to 🔝 10
And that's how you do a audition🔥🔥🔥🔥
Fantasia watching this like 👀🥳🥰😍
Praise God and Congratulations!
Now thats soul 🙌🏻
The old school in his voice, 🔥🔥💕💗💗♥️
Ooooh, that voice gave me goosebumps. Dayum!
Damn he’s so good
All right, baby, give us some soul! Love'n it! Thank God for this contestant!
LOVEEE HIS VOICE
I'm so very proud of him, keep up the amazing work you do, my great nephew
Is he single? Oh my. Love a man of God who worships with his entire being. Loved this!
Wow…. He may be my early favorite for this season ❤
What a flavorful taste of tone and style.
I really love this guy. So much soul and love expressed. Can't wait to see more.
Young man, you made me miss my Missionary Baptist Church roots! You've got so much soul! There's nothing like it here in rural Oregon. But you took me to church tonight. ❤
good luck Roman on your idol journey congrats! going to hollywood..
I like this guy and his personality too. And he’s got an amazing voice!! Whole package :)
Yes he’s real and raw
Love his personality and voice. Yassssss you better sang
Hallelujah he’s terrific . Clapping over here in London .👏👏⭐️
Man, crazy good singers this year
We love people who show theyre having fun and dont take themselves so seriously!
these amazing judges are just down to earth!!!
I love them so much
love his soul!!
Much talent borne out of humility, a star in the making!!!
I absolutely love his vibe!!! He is one to watch out for!
Pure Talent and Charisma
He better singgg🎉
Roman! I can't wait!!
Love his voice, hopefully he’ll bring out more power, I kinda was missing that depth part in his voice. Stage presence is good
Yesss roman you show them the gift God has gave you
He feels the music … so good
I appreciate the humbleness at the beginning of this video.
Whew! Loved that!!!!
Don't think he's top ten, but he is very good and would love to be surprised because he's far and away my favorite personality. Such wonderful energy.
This is literally the perfect panel of judges!!!! Love em all
He’s a good guy
Oh my!Roman, you are an awesome singer, producer,director and you are lefthanded too.I loved every choice note you sang!!!!Would love toknow what Stevie would think.Praying for you!💜🌌💜🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏
Love the call & response portion of his audition !! ❤ 👏🏼 Love his rasp and growl… his runs and his falsetto .. he can engage a crowd and as long as he picks the right songs to showcase his talent
And he did it so naturally and easily. He was such a joy to watch and hear. ❤
Sing Roman I remember when you used to sing at The City as a kid and look at you you stayed with it Congrats. Your mom would be proud.
You're going to Hollywood because the world needs a new sound in soul. Just loved it.❤❤😅😅😅
He was incredibly impressive and Fred can play anything and adjust to all singing styles, both super talented.
this guy is amazing. Just singing for the best friend of steve wonder! Cangrats bro. Blesses from Brazil
His audition was beautiful. Why did I cry?!❤❤❤
I've learnt from previous experiences not to pick my winner too soon because this extremely talented young man, who did a cool as rendition of one of my all time favourite songs, is my latest! 😊
Good luck to the judges this season. Wowza! Incredible talent this year. Wow!
Román, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I really love your voice and can’t wait to hear more of your songs. You are such a blessing. Let God use you in His own special way!!💚💚💚💚💚💚 love you Rom💚💚💚👌🏾👌🏾
Man, so many talented individuals so far. It should be a great season.
Go Roman!! ❤
Congrats Roman! 👏👏👏👏👏
Some people just have something that simply cannot be taught. This dude has it and its a gift
Rooting for you Roman all the way!!!!! God is so Good!!!!
WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!?????? INCREDIBLE!! A PURE talent! (sorry for the shouting, sooo excited by him though) 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love his tone and personality.. he is anointed ❤
Let your light so shine! 🌟
ENCORE ENCORE!!!! YOU brought it in 100% Took me to Church! I loved it All. God Blesss. Keep letting the Holy Spirit lead you.
He’s so cool and amazingly talented !
He took their advice one of my fav and my new fav gospel singer
Yes you are a Yes. God bless you young man on your blessed journey. We'll done.!!!!!!!!❤
He's a winner for me ❤❤
You better go go boy!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊
I felt like I was back in church with that performance. Awesome
Oh my. Loved this so so much. I could listen all day!!
He’s brilliant
Notice he is relaxed and grounded, despite being in front of a panel of stars... that's what happens when you *genuinely* have God in your life.
Stevie Wonder wish he could sing like that! This child can BLOW!
That Man is awesome
my fav so far
Oh..shivers ♥️
Me recordó a Joshua Ledet ❤
Goose bumps right off🎉😂
congrats roman😊😊
Beautiful voice would love to hear more
Love you Big Bro 🫶🏾💝💯 You Deserve the Best 💯🙏🏾
He is ready for the studio !
Wow love him
Dude was a vibe! I hope he can refine his voice a little and people will be as addicted to his voice as they are his personality