Connie Talbot’s raw talent boosted her to stardom by age six.
When Connie Talbot was only six years old she auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent television show. Her performance received praise from all judges, including Simon Cowell. Simon Cowell is not easily impressed, which goes to show how talented Connie Talbot was from a very young age.
Connie Talbot loved to sing from a very early age. She would watch the movie “Wizard of Oz” with her grandma. They would sing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” over and over again. It was Connie’s grandmother that initially realized Connie’s talent. This belief helped Connie believe in her voice.
Following her time on BGT, Connie’s singing career took off!
Connie’s biography on her website states, “Her debut album Over The Rainbow, recorded when she was still only six years old, won Gold in her home country the UK, and platinum/double platinum in several other countries. The Guinness Book of World Records certified Connie with two accolades youngest artist in the UK ever to reach the charts and the youngest ever to receive a gold record.”
Connie might still be a student at a private school in England but that is not slowing her down. Connie has continued to sing all across the globe. She has sung in famous stadiums such as O2 Arena in London. She has released a holiday album and has even learned how to play the piano.
Connie has been able to hone her craft from such an early age that her voice only goes stronger with every year.
At the age of 11, Connie teamed up with Grammy award-winning guitarist and producer Kipper Eldridge. Kipper is best known for working with Sting on three of Sting’s albums. Connie wanted to record one of her favorite songs, “Imagine” by John Lennon. Connie and Kipper decided to record themselves while putting the song together for her new album.
The song is recorded with Kipper playing the guitar and Connie belting the song out.
“Imagine,” by John Lennon is a well-known song throughout the entire world. It has been covered by thousands of singers over the years. It is a song that is imagining a better and peaceful world. John Lennon sings,
“You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will live as one”
Connie’s version of “Imagine” is powerful.
It is powerful to watch a young girl sing her heart out about hoping for a peaceful world. There is so much going on in the world and children are usually the last to have a voice. Connie’s voice is speaking for so many young people that still are imagining a more peaceful world.
While Kipper introduces the audience to what Connie and Kipper are about to perform, Connie seems to be nervous. Her hands keep moving and she giggles a few times. Yet, once Kipper starts to play Connie’s entire demeanor changed. Connie seems to be right at home once she starts singing.
Connie does not need to be nervous when it comes to singing because her raw talent will always see her through.
It is stated that, “Connie’s YouTube videos have, in total, well over a hundred million views and the videos on her official channel are currently viewed over 100,000 times per day.
Every 0.76 seconds somebody somewhere is starting to view one of Connie’s videos.”
Connie uploaded her and Kipper’s version of “Imagine” and it has over 1.8 million views. Many people have been moved by her voice and talent. Some have commented,
“John Lennon is smiling down from heaven. Connie you nailed it good job young lady.”
“Such a beautiful song and beautiful singing. I am moved. My eyes are filled with tears.”
“Wow! Giving me chills down my spine when listening. Amazing voice, Connie.”
Watch the powerful performance of “Imagine” in full right below.
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