I couldn't agree more... and she is already a legend in my world ...and what truly sets her apart from the rest, is her genuiness, and Humility, and I pray that she never surrenders those rare but magnificent attributes to the fame that is so obviously her destiny !!
*_Lucy Thomas doesn't copy music... she IMPROVES it...._* Not easy to break records but Lucy Thomas had fastest 1 million views on UA-cam in history for her version of 'Hallelujah'. Carrie Underwood personally congratulated Lucy for her amazing performance. Song has 30 million views now. "Hallelujah" was 1st song I heard from Lucy. I nearly fell out of my chair. I could not believe my eyes or ears. Had to play it a dozen more times to be sure. I was totally floored. How did this girl make all that incredible vocal sounds. I have over a decade singing and acting. I know talent when I see and hear it. Lucy Thomas is the Real Deal. She doesn't rely on fancy video edits, vocal 'enhancements', or hide in studio making records. Lucy is performing this song Live with 1 mic, 1 camera, and 1 take start to finish. Lucy has something many other UA-cam artists lack .... Lucy has REAL TALENT and she is not afraid to use it. Check out how Lucy uses the shape of her mouth to change the character of her vocals when she starts her crescendo at 2:40 mark in song. From that point on, it is as if the Angels in Heaven were singing the song. I have never seen that done to such a degree in my life. Still floors me every time I hear it again. Lucy uses EVERY part of her musical instrument; mouth, lips, tongue, throat, vocal cords, lungs, and diaphragm. There is no note too high, too long, or too loud. On top of that, Lucy's 'Physical' performance adds much emotion to the song. The audience actually becomes part of Lucy's story telling via her singing. I wish I could have been the label to sign her... Cavendish Records made the business decision to sign her right after Kids Voice - UK at age 14. They have never looked back. They are carefully managing her so she has an entire lifetime career singing. The execs love her, the sound engineers love her. She makes all their lives easy. Perfect pitch, multi-octave vocal range, cross genre appeal, vibrato that doesn't vary more than a quarter note up or down off base note. She can hold notes so long that the audience wants to take a breath for her, plus incredible physical performance skills. This puts our young lady at the top of the top on UA-cam today. What's not to love about Lucy Thomas and her incredible voice. Best part, she is just warming. Every song is better than the last. I could easily write a book about each of her songs. *_Thank you again for taking time to review Lucy Thomas's version of 'Hallelujah'._*
So true Steven.... Hallelujah was the first song i heard Lucy sing, it just randomly popped up on you tube and never having heard of her and not being religous for some unknown reason clicked on it and WOWSER !!!!!! she grabbed my attention. as an old guy that grew up with good quality music the crap being pawned off as entertainment today left me cold decades ago but Lucy and Martha have restore hope people can still sing !!! I watched Hallelujah about 4 times then went down the rabbit hole and clicked on a new song and another and another and 4 hours later, exhausted stopped watching, but I was hooked, researched and ordered all three cd's she had out and ore ordered the fourth when announced and have throughly enjoyed the experience.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Until Lucy's 'Hallelujah' I was a fan of Pentatonix and their version. I sang A cappella and know how hard it is to perform perfectly. UA-cam sent a link for 'Hallelujah' by Lucy Thomas, who I never heard of. Clicked link and it changed me forever. No one will beat Lucy's version... ever. Pentatonix does still have great music too. Their recent release of 'The Prayer' is best I ever heard. I doubt it will ever be beat.. ever.
@@SJR_Media_Group I like Pentatonix very much - their Hallelujah was my most favorite version, but no one matches the pure emotional experience of Lucy Thomas - especially when she sings with her little sister Martha. The Prayer is out of this world - straight out of heaven.
@@TheGecko213 Thanks for comment. I saw the movie 'Beaches' and remembered this song. Lucy can sing every bit as good and some times even better than Bette, Barbra, Celine, Lady Gaga, etc. Lucy is amazing.
Ken, you need to listen to one of her duets with her sister Martha. Just take into consideration that Martha is 5 years younger that Lucy. My suggestion is The Prayer.
Isn't she amazing ? I did not belive my ears the first time i heard this wonderful young lady. Thank you for sharing and spreading Lucy all over the internet.👍👍👍
@@KenLavigne hey hey, can you please feature susanne sundfor? she is absolute fantastic, a role model for all the young norwegian talents like aurora and sigrid
Lucy’s cover of ‘Hallelujah’ is the most beautiful thing I have heard in my 73 years. More recently she did a cover of an iconic rock ballad, Aerosmith’s ‘I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing’, and she absolutely knocks it out the park.
There are many great singers on UA-cam, but a few of Lucy's covers are the only ones where I have used the taboo phrase; "better than the original". A good example is Lucy's version of "Somewhere - West Side Story". It's easily the best version of that song ever recorded.
@Ken Lavigne Thanks for the reaction. 👍 I thought you’d be interested in this as you know this song well and sing it yourself. Hopefully you will now look the other suggested Lucy songs if not all of them. 😉
Welcome to the world of Lucy Thomas. Once in her world there is no escape. She is truly one of a kind. She also duets with her sister Martha. True magic. Great reaction ❤❤❤❤
Yes, 16 here and utterly amazing. Been following her for over 3 years now. You should hear her at ages 10 & 14 covering Snow Patrol's "Run"! Mindblowing! She's released three CD's -- "Premiere," "Encore," and "Timeless." I have an autographed copy of "Timeless," which I've played to death in my car. This song is on it. She made all three CD's from ages 14 to 17. She has just turned 19 (if angels actually do have birthdays!). Please check out much more of her, and also duets with her younger sister Martha who is also super talented and lovely like Lucy. Thank you for the reaction!
Welcome to the Thomas family musical world. Lucy never stopped to improve . At 19 she is incredibly talented. Her little sister, Martha, is following her path .( Duet : The prayer). Last week , there was a new video for mother day , and mother Louise, joined in a beautiful " trio"singing " Smile" from Nat King Col
The point about where do you look. I get an impression that Lucy is actually living the story in her head as she sings. Watch her eyes when she sings, ‘you saw her bathing on the roof’.
Hi, now that you have seen how good Lucy is I strongly suggest you check out her version of The Prayer sung with her younger sister Martha. IMHO it is out of this world. Martha is six years younger than Lucy but performs so well with Lucy’s guidance and loving support.
There are a handful of great songs that were covered by talented people but couldn't convey the lifetime of regret, sorrow, or pleading mercy that take those songs to a special place. Even Cohen's old songs like Suzanne weren't as good until Leonard got older his voice deepened and he managed to express lament in his voice.
Ken I just subscribed,because I saw your Lucy Thomas reaction.If you really want to be impressed,listen to “I’ll never love again” or “Run”Lucy was even younger than when she sang , Hallelujah.
Lucy has it all beautiful voice and amazing belt, for her belt try All By Myself she lets it go in the second half, for beautiful voice La vie En Rose, and when she duets with her younger sister Martha The Prayer it is amazing Martha is 5 years younger., she has 4 cds starting 4 years ago directly after that competion. .
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Great rendition I agree I got all four cds at once and downloaded her videos But when she lets loose in All By Myself it's like a laser cutting through and held so long! amazing But I still go for that beautiful voice but we usually get both in her songs. Reminds me a lot Of Linda Rhondstadt my favourite for 50 years at least as good I can't say higher than that.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Wilbur, yes, love her earlier performances, should get more attention because she has such a soft and tender voice, so perfect, and sings with tremendous fire and passion, great stuff!
Lucy is an angel on earth. So beautiful and a voice like no other. I could listen to her all day. Lucy also sings with her sister Martha. The prayer is beautiful.
Ken, you don't need to say anything about this piece; your body language along with facial reactions (eyes and smile) show what you are feeling. The same applies to Lucy, her body language really adds a lot to this video. You failed to mention her vibrato; it just goes on and on and on; very even and oh so pleasant. 30 million views in 2 years on this video.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 I should have copyright'd that saying. BTW, thanks to a change UA-cam made I had to change my ID. They had it so scrambled that I had to look at the text to verify it was mine.
Ken be advised Lucy has been singing since she was 6 years old, her mother and Grandmother and 5 year younger sister all sing. Lucy appeared on the UK's Kids Voice at 13 singing Moon River and made it to the semi finalist, was signed to a record deal at 14 and released her first CD shortly after by Cavendish Records, and she is working with Chris Broom co producing and starring in the soon to open Musical in west London ROSIE> She has released 5 original songs associated with the musical, they are BROKEN DREAMS, at 18 and at 15 STARLIGHT SUDDENLY, GENTLE BREEZE, All as dress rehearsals and a studio first original ONE DAY at 14 !!!! She has 8 songs recorded with her sister THE CLIMB, THE PRAYER, OH HOLY NIGHT, WHEN YOU BELIEVE, YOU RAISE ME UP AND when Martha was 10 ARMS OF THE ANGLE AND SAY SOMETHING.. And just released in time for mothers day UK Mar 19 SMILE with her sister and her Mother Louise. Check out any and all and be utterly amazed. I am 82 years old and Lucy is the best technical singer I have ever heard and she has been with the same voice coach since 7 so for 12 years !!! Yes HALLELUJAH was the first song I heard Lucy sing and she GRABBED me with her talent and have been a faithful follower ever since. Thanks for the stunning review of the greatest singer !! !
Right there with you. I'm similar age, have heard a lot of music in my life and Lucy inspires chills and tears (and sometimes a deep gut reaction) on practically everything she does.
@@BlackCloud82 I have watched this song about 50 times, and have all her CD which I play in the Car on the top quality BOSE system and I still get the chills when Lucy sings. she is incredible, Stunning and what talent she has and yet such a humble person, such rare qualities today. she is usually the only singer I will listen to most all others are a waste of time. I will go find the song and singer when she covers and try to watch/listen to but many after hearing Lucy i cant watch !! ! Thanks for the support for me and Lucys talent !!
Well....... here we are 6 months later and he has not done another of Lucys songs !!!! Look at all the suggestions given, and IF we are to believe him that he liked what he herd why just a one song and done ??? Well we go look at what he has reacted to in the last year and we get our answer !!!! Lucy is too good for him !!!! He seems to like the weird, wild crazy crap that has been pawned off as modern entertainment for decades !!! It seems these "entertainers' think they have to be grungy, wild, yelling screaming wild hair and make up and they call that entertainment !!! Then along comes Lucy and people do not know what clean , clear, quality technical correct singing is !!!! sad but true.
Hi Ken...So great that you have discovered Lucy. I really appreciate your reaction. Coming from a voice coach and professional it means a lot. Lucy has been singing for a long time and the maturity of her voice is truly mind blowing. Lucy has done over 50 covers and each one is a masterpiece. Her voice, talent, dedication, and purity is second to none and she is also gorgeous. I think Lucy is in a league of her own. She is very special and beyond compare. Lucy truly is a great vocalist destined for stardom. Looking forward to more reactions. I think her latest song "The Greatest Love of All" will blow your socks off. She is 19 years old now and a force to be reckoned with.
Your expressions say it all. She is AMAZING! Great reaction. You touched on all of the reasons she is so good. She owns every song she sings. One thing people don't mention is that Lucy puts her entire body and soul into every song she sings.
Lucy is a once in a generation voice. Thank you for the reaction. Please give us more of Lucy. I have followed her for a while now. Thanks again. More please.
She catapults me to the statospheres of infinitude ! What a gift to humanity !! And what a spectacular reaction !! Thank You Both for such enchantment!
Ken, I'm an atheist and cannot stop listening to this song. Lucy's face is, by modern standards, the most perfect I have ever seen. She won the genetic lottery. And then she opens her mouth.
This ol'man heard many, many "Hallelujah's" over the decades. This wonderful young woman's version's the most exceptionally solemn, reverent & effortlessly voiced. I still garnish a tear when I hear it by her. A note: K.D. Lang's..., the worst "yelling" of Hallelujah I've ever heard! An honorable mention though...? Checkout, Morgan James / PMJ's take on Aerosmith's "Dream On"...! Whoah..! Be very Surprised!
Wonderful Lucy does have it all, from the superbly delicate to her amazing controlled power. Next, I suggest that you take a look at one of the duets performed by Lucy and her younger sister Martha. Their celestial sibling harmonies are spine tingling. "You Raise Me Up" is arguably their best.
Hi ya Ken - Welcome to the world of Lucy Thomas - loved your reaction to Lucy's version of this song - you will find ALL of her covers and her 5 original songs from the up-coming musical Rosie are all fantastic - please do more reactions to Lucy - she is certainly worthy of your attention.
Thank you for your reaction. Lucy is phenomenal! There are lots of one in a million singers but Lucy is is at one in a billion level. Each and every cover she has sung is just pure class. Truly an up and coming great. "Rosie" the musical is set to open in London West End in 2024 starring Lucy Thomas and they are thinking of making it into a movie. Hope you do more reactions of Lucy and her sister Martha. I just subscribe to stay in touch.
Don, I don't think Lucy knows how good Lucy truly is! She is simply in a class of her own and her duets with her sister, Martha, are absolutely beautiful! Please check out the recent video released 2 days ago with Lucy, Martha, and her mom, Louise, all singing the song, "Smile", very, very pretty and heart warming! I know see where both Lucy and Martha got their singing talent from; mom's voice is very nice!
Lucy is my favorite singer to listen to and watch perform. The simplicity of how she uses her eyes as she sings and of course, Lucies dulcet tones! I can listen to Lucy all day !
Thank you for your great analysis. Lucy is the BEST! She is amazing on everything she does… it’s better than the original. The Prayer with her sister Martha is incredible… it gives goosebumps head to toe & will blow your socks off!!
Hi Ken thanks for your reaction. I now subscribe to your channel. The other comments give you all the info on Lucy you need. I will just add that Lucy is by far my favorite singer based not only on her singing but also on her warm personality and obvious family values.🙂
Yes Ken need to understand there are hundreds if not thousands of Lucy's followers that have come to watch and support and subscribe, and we will stay IF you continue to play Lucy.....
Great Job with this Ken. Love the technical breakdown of the dynamics of Lucy's version of this song. You will become addiction to her voice and charm with just one more reaction. An angel from God. Enjoy!!!
Lucy has actually 30m views for Hallelujah and over 60 solo's including 5 original's from upcoming stage production of Rosie and 7duets with her little sister Martha and also a recent trio with Martha and their mum Louise singing smile
I'm pretty sure that at least 1 Million of those views are mine alone... LOL.. Every time she comes out with a new song or I see a react video to it I end up watching/listening to it a couple of times.
Her voice is amazing! Listen to her with her younger sister Martha singing Wonderful World! I can listen to that over and over and never get tired of it. Her voice is so soothing 😊
If this song does not "get you", call the coroner: you're dead. Lucy Thomas is a world class talent. It's unmistakeable. The key will be finding new material that is as great as she is. Linda Ronstadt, Julie Andrews are silenced by the cruelties of this life. Many others have passed: Aretha, Ella, and you know the list. Lucy is on that stairway (although I dunno if she should COVER Stairway). Whew.
Ken, Lucy had you from the get-go. You made an almost inaudible 'hmmm' after just a few words. Lucy can do that to you. Also, her vibrato was even able to levitate your arms and made you say "oh my goodness".
BlackCloud BUT here again this guy is a one and done, its been over 6 months since this song and all the suggestions and yet......NOTHING !!! Why I will NOT subscribe to a reactor that does a one and done of Lucy. they have to show me they are going to do more than one song. just click on his channel name and check out what he has played it it is amazing what that shows about what type of music interest him !!!
Ray Brice Lucy is such a talent that we should be grateful to be able to enjoy amongst the mediocrity that passes for entertainment in this day and age. I haven't been so moved by a singing voice since I heard Morgan James version of this song a couple of years back and highly recommend anyone who wants to hear once in a lifetime talent.
That was a really nice review Ken. I’ve been following Lucy’s journey for some years now and l never cease to be amazed at the positive reactions to her performances. She is without doubt the most accomplished soulful singer that l have ever heard in my lifetime and I was privileged to attend her inaugural public concert in Manchester, England. l look forward to hearing more reviews from you about the enigmatic Miss Thomas in the future. Oh, and by the way, Mr Cohen was indeed wrong to suggest that no one else should his song. Lucy has blown that notion clean out of the water.
Ken. Just returned to check your playlist for Lucy Thomas ‘The Prayer’, as I was interested to see you assess that. Surprised you haven’t done 'The Prayer' and given your subscribers a real treat. You should listen it - it will blow your mind! 😵💫😇
Hi Ken, I've just revisited this reaction to Lucy Thomas singing when she was 16. I was wondering if you have followed her development since then to see how she has developed. It would be great to get your reaction to her version of "Evergreen", originally sung by Barbra Streisand in the movie A Star Is Born. Professional musicians seem to think that this cover by Lucy is her most accomplished performance to date and will give you an idea of how far she has come in 3 years. All the best.
I have been a fan of Lucys for a few years now, she has grown so much in the last couple years. She also does duets with her younger sister who is also coming along as a singer and they recently did one with Lucy, Martha, her sister and her mother louise. They harmonize very well. ua-cam.com/video/kNDP2-q9NsY/v-deo.html
Like you mentioned a lot people have covered this song but the ending is what sets her version apart. She made it her own. I heard a little gospel in her delivery. Always enjoy your reactions. Thanks!
OK second watching, now you have opened pandoras box keep reacting to Lucy and her sister Martha many songs have been suggested, I'll add her last one THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL THE WAY WE WERE MEMORIES, OVER THE RAINBOW AT LAST I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU Just to get you started as Lucy will post 4 more songs at the end of each of her video's, we will await some more reacts to Lucy and or Lucy and her little sister who is from 10 to 13 years old, and I would suggest WHEN YOU BELIEVE TO REALLY SEE MARTHAS ABILITIES AND THE PRAYER !! thanks !!
Lucy lost out in the semi final so Of Voice Kids 2018. She was disappointed at the time but Chris Broom, owner of Cavendish Records, offered hera contracts d is now working on a musical with Lucy as the main star with a view to staging it next year.
As Bruce Lee once said 'Be water my friend', meaning when you poor water into a pot, it becomes the pot, poor water into a glass it becomes the glass. When Lucy sings, she is like water, she becomes the song, she sings the song with all her heart and soul, she sings with clarity, smooth control, a beautiful softness, and breath control, she checks all the boxes. So Lucy 'be water my friend'.
Lucy has so many great songs accenting her vocal prowess. Her cover of Eva Cassidy's "Over The Rainbow." is phenomenal. Additionally, Lucy strays from her classical style and just slays "At Last". The duet with her sister Martha of "The Prayer" will give you chills. The list is never ending. Your knowledge and ability to analyze music will make you a believer.
Hi Ken.I need to give you a heads up Lucy has just released a new original song "Brand new day" It is without doubt I believe her greatest yet it is phenomenal I just keep playing it over and over again.Please re act to it .
I highly recommend checking out Lucy's covers of "She Used To Be Mine" "Clown" "Run" and "I'll Never Love Again" from when she was around 14 which makes them even more impressive. I don't know the correct technical terms for it but her control, rhythm/timing and nuance is crazy good. She makes everything sound so effortless and genuine. watch?v=4g1Qpu9XPL8&t=202s
Ken, there is a HUGE amount of fans of Lucy and also the duets of both Lucy and her sister, Martha, together so welcome! Just one correction: I would hardly rate this a 'solid' performance! This is a 'world-class' performance, as ALL of Lucy's performances are 'world-class'! Welcome to the Lucy Thomas 'rabbit hole'; you have many more UA-cam videos to tap into with Miss Lucy and the duets with her sister, Martha! Enjoy!
Lucy Thomas is fantastic. Her voice is so good. I've followed her for a while. I especially like her cover of Memory. There's another legend in the making. Check out "The Warning" - Disciple Live Teatro Metropolitan CDMX. That performance is awesome.
There are literally thousands of covers of this classic song. Some as good as the Original, but most are not. Words and Notes are more than ink on paper. Leonard Cohen was afraid the meaning would get lost, and in many case he was right. Times change and so does the interpretations of a classic song. In 2016, Pentatonix recomposed song and performed it A cappela complete with Hollywood style video and delivery style. It was an instant hit and really launched the group into stardom. 16 year old Lucy Thomas comes along, keeps the words, and totally recomposes the musical score. She performed with 1 mic, 1 camera, 1 take start to finish. Lucy doesn't need to rely on gimmicks, she used actual talent instead. Her performance was also an instant hit and launched her into stardom. The very same happened with "Over The Rainbow". Judy Garland performed it in 'The Wizard Of Oz'. Much later, Eva Cassidy recomposed the musical score and had a giant hit. Lucy Thomas takes both versions and recomposes a brand new musical score. It too becomes a another giant hit for Lucy Thomas. We need to be careful whenever we cover classic songs. Does it respect the original artist, does it add or take away from the original. When an artist comes along who is every bit as good or even better than original artist we take note. Real Talent doesn't Copy... it Improves.
Lucy was 16 years and 9 months old when this was released. Listen to EVEGREEN when she was 19 years and 5 months old. She has really matured, and for the better, if you can believe that, Kit.
you will be absolutely blown away by her singing The Prayer with her little sister Martha !!
You are so right, The Prayer sung with Martha is out of this world.
Her mom, her younger sister and Lucy sing songs together. It is magic. Barbara Streisand has nothing on Lucy. She is an angel.
Congratulations on just discovering the greatest singer on our planet today, Lucy is a legend in the making.
I couldn't agree more... and she is already a legend in my world ...and what truly sets her apart from the rest, is her genuiness, and Humility, and I pray that she never surrenders those rare but magnificent attributes to the fame that is so obviously her destiny !!
*_Lucy Thomas doesn't copy music... she IMPROVES it...._*
Not easy to break records but Lucy Thomas had fastest 1 million views on UA-cam in history for her version of 'Hallelujah'. Carrie Underwood personally congratulated Lucy for her amazing performance. Song has 30 million views now.
"Hallelujah" was 1st song I heard from Lucy. I nearly fell out of my chair. I could not believe my eyes or ears. Had to play it a dozen more times to be sure. I was totally floored. How did this girl make all that incredible vocal sounds.
I have over a decade singing and acting. I know talent when I see and hear it. Lucy Thomas is the Real Deal. She doesn't rely on fancy video edits, vocal 'enhancements', or hide in studio making records. Lucy is performing this song Live with 1 mic, 1 camera, and 1 take start to finish. Lucy has something many other UA-cam artists lack .... Lucy has REAL TALENT and she is not afraid to use it.
Check out how Lucy uses the shape of her mouth to change the character of her vocals when she starts her crescendo at 2:40 mark in song. From that point on, it is as if the Angels in Heaven were singing the song. I have never seen that done to such a degree in my life. Still floors me every time I hear it again.
Lucy uses EVERY part of her musical instrument; mouth, lips, tongue, throat, vocal cords, lungs, and diaphragm. There is no note too high, too long, or too loud. On top of that, Lucy's 'Physical' performance adds much emotion to the song. The audience actually becomes part of Lucy's story telling via her singing.
I wish I could have been the label to sign her... Cavendish Records made the business decision to sign her right after Kids Voice - UK at age 14. They have never looked back. They are carefully managing her so she has an entire lifetime career singing. The execs love her, the sound engineers love her. She makes all their lives easy.
Perfect pitch, multi-octave vocal range, cross genre appeal, vibrato that doesn't vary more than a quarter note up or down off base note. She can hold notes so long that the audience wants to take a breath for her, plus incredible physical performance skills. This puts our young lady at the top of the top on UA-cam today. What's not to love about Lucy Thomas and her incredible voice. Best part, she is just warming. Every song is better than the last. I could easily write a book about each of her songs.
*_Thank you again for taking time to review Lucy Thomas's version of 'Hallelujah'._*
So true Steven.... Hallelujah was the first song i heard Lucy sing, it just randomly popped up on you tube and never having heard of her and not being religous for some unknown reason clicked on it and WOWSER !!!!!! she grabbed my attention. as an old guy that grew up with good quality music the crap being pawned off as entertainment today left me cold decades ago but Lucy and Martha have restore hope people can still sing !!! I watched Hallelujah about 4 times then went down the rabbit hole and clicked on a new song and another and another and 4 hours later, exhausted stopped watching, but I was hooked, researched and ordered all three cd's she had out and ore ordered the fourth when announced and have throughly enjoyed the experience.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Until Lucy's 'Hallelujah' I was a fan of Pentatonix and their version. I sang A cappella and know how hard it is to perform perfectly.
UA-cam sent a link for 'Hallelujah' by Lucy Thomas, who I never heard of. Clicked link and it changed me forever. No one will beat Lucy's version... ever.
Pentatonix does still have great music too. Their recent release of 'The Prayer' is best I ever heard. I doubt it will ever be beat.. ever.
@@SJR_Media_Group I like Pentatonix very much - their Hallelujah was my most favorite version, but no one matches the pure emotional experience of Lucy Thomas - especially when she sings with her little sister Martha. The Prayer is out of this world - straight out of heaven.
" Wind beneath my wings " is another of her masterpiece., that beats the original by miles.
@@TheGecko213 Thanks for comment. I saw the movie 'Beaches' and remembered this song. Lucy can sing every bit as good and some times even better than Bette, Barbra, Celine, Lady Gaga, etc. Lucy is amazing.
Ken, you need to listen to one of her duets with her sister Martha. Just take into consideration that Martha is 5 years younger that Lucy. My suggestion is The Prayer.
David YES 11 and when you Believe and You raise me up !!! and their most recent SMILE !!!
Lucy currently has the best voice on the planet. She sounds like I believe angels will sound like. She is always pitch perfect.
Angels aren't real
@@chucknorris2266 she looks real to me
@@chucknorris2266 But Lucy Thomas is the real angel :))
@@randyjohnson8787 she's a real human being
@@chucknorris2266 She is a REAL human angel !!!! DUUUUUHHH!!!!!
Be sure to check out Lucy and Martha, her little sister, as they perform amazing duets together.
Isn't she amazing ? I did not belive my ears the first time i heard this wonderful young lady. Thank you for sharing and spreading Lucy all over the internet.👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it! She has an incredible talent 🤩
@@KenLavigne hey hey, can you please feature susanne sundfor? she is absolute fantastic, a role model for all the young norwegian talents like aurora and sigrid
Like Roy Hobbs in the movie The Natural, she’s the best that ever was!
Lucy’s cover of ‘Hallelujah’ is the most beautiful thing I have heard in my 73 years. More recently she did a cover of an iconic rock ballad, Aerosmith’s ‘I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing’, and she absolutely knocks it out the park.
There are many great singers on UA-cam, but a few of Lucy's covers are the only ones where I have used the taboo phrase; "better than the original". A good example is Lucy's version of "Somewhere - West Side Story". It's easily the best version of that song ever recorded.
@@markmark63 I agree 100%.
@@markmark63 and another is her version of OVER THE RAINBOW !!!!!!!
@Ken Lavigne Thanks for the reaction. 👍 I thought you’d be interested in this as you know this song well and sing it yourself. Hopefully you will now look the other suggested Lucy songs if not all of them. 😉
Lucy's rendition of the song, there are no better! She is the best!
Welcome to the world of Lucy Thomas. Once in her world there is no escape. She is truly one of a kind. She also duets with her sister Martha. True magic. Great reaction ❤❤❤❤
Do more Lucy. Then do Lucy and Martha. Then do Lucy, Martha, and Louise.
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Yes, 16 here and utterly amazing. Been following her for over 3 years now. You should hear her at ages 10 & 14 covering Snow Patrol's "Run"! Mindblowing! She's released three CD's -- "Premiere," "Encore," and "Timeless." I have an autographed copy of "Timeless," which I've played to death in my car. This song is on it. She made all three CD's from ages 14 to 17. She has just turned 19 (if angels actually do have birthdays!). Please check out much more of her, and also duets with her younger sister Martha who is also super talented and lovely like Lucy. Thank you for the reaction!
John... Her last CD was released Dec 2 2022, Destiny !!!!
@@wilburfinnigan2142 , oh my goodness!! How in the universe did I miss that? Thank you so much!
@@johnbattles1002 And the Best one yet as she matures and keeps improving !!! take care
Welcome to the Thomas family musical world.
Lucy never stopped to improve . At 19 she is incredibly talented. Her little sister, Martha, is following her path .( Duet : The prayer).
Last week , there was a new video for mother day , and mother Louise, joined in a beautiful " trio"singing " Smile" from Nat King Col
The point about where do you look. I get an impression that Lucy is actually living the story in her head as she sings. Watch her eyes when she sings, ‘you saw her bathing on the roof’.
Hi, now that you have seen how good Lucy is I strongly suggest you check out her version of The Prayer sung with her younger sister Martha. IMHO it is out of this world. Martha is six years younger than Lucy but performs so well with Lucy’s guidance and loving support.
Martha is 5 years and 8 months younger !!!
Great reaction - MORE LUCY THOMAS PLEASE 😊❤️👏🇦🇺
This was an amazing cover! Her cover of Prayer with her sister Martha is a must listen.
I found this gold mine with Never Enough when she was 14. She was great then. And keeps improving all the time.
WOW! Incredible voice. Right to the soul!
There are a handful of great songs that were covered by talented people but couldn't convey the lifetime of regret, sorrow, or pleading mercy that take those songs to a special place. Even Cohen's old songs like Suzanne weren't as good until Leonard got older his voice deepened and he managed to express lament in his voice.
Ken I just subscribed,because I saw your Lucy Thomas reaction.If you really want to be impressed,listen to “I’ll never love again” or “Run”Lucy was even younger than when she sang , Hallelujah.
Lucy has it all beautiful voice and amazing belt, for her belt try All By Myself she lets it go in the second half, for beautiful voice La vie En Rose, and when she duets with her younger sister Martha The Prayer it is amazing Martha is 5 years younger., she has 4 cds starting 4 years ago directly after that competion.
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Steven MEMORIES fo some real belt and quality at 15 !!!!
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Great rendition I agree I got all four cds at once and downloaded her videos But when she lets loose in All By Myself it's like a laser cutting through and held so long! amazing But I still go for that beautiful voice but we usually get both in her songs. Reminds me a lot Of Linda Rhondstadt my favourite for 50 years at least as good I can't say higher than that.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Wilbur, yes, love her earlier performances, should get more attention because she has such a soft and tender voice, so perfect, and sings with tremendous fire and passion, great stuff!
Lucy is an angel on earth. So beautiful and a voice like no other. I could listen to her all day. Lucy also sings with her sister Martha. The prayer is beautiful.
Ken, you don't need to say anything about this piece; your body language along with facial reactions (eyes and smile) show what you are feeling. The same applies to Lucy, her body language really adds a lot to this video. You failed to mention her vibrato; it just goes on and on and on; very even and oh so pleasant. 30 million views in 2 years on this video.
Ken needs reminding Lucy has the REACH without the SCREECH !!!!! right !!! I love that saying you came up with !!!
@@wilburfinnigan2142 I should have copyright'd that saying. BTW, thanks to a change UA-cam made I had to change my ID. They had it so scrambled that I had to look at the text to verify it was mine.
Ken be advised Lucy has been singing since she was 6 years old, her mother and Grandmother and 5 year younger sister all sing. Lucy appeared on the UK's Kids Voice at 13 singing Moon River and made it to the semi finalist, was signed to a record deal at 14 and released her first CD shortly after by Cavendish Records, and she is working with Chris Broom co producing and starring in the soon to open Musical in west London ROSIE> She has released 5 original songs associated with the musical, they are BROKEN DREAMS, at 18 and at 15 STARLIGHT SUDDENLY, GENTLE BREEZE, All as dress rehearsals and a studio first original ONE DAY at 14 !!!! She has 8 songs recorded with her sister THE CLIMB, THE PRAYER, OH HOLY NIGHT, WHEN YOU BELIEVE, YOU RAISE ME UP AND when Martha was 10 ARMS OF THE ANGLE AND SAY SOMETHING.. And just released in time for mothers day UK Mar 19 SMILE with her sister and her Mother Louise. Check out any and all and be utterly amazed. I am 82 years old and Lucy is the best technical singer I have ever heard and she has been with the same voice coach since 7 so for 12 years !!! Yes HALLELUJAH was the first song I heard Lucy sing and she GRABBED me with her talent and have been a faithful follower ever since. Thanks for the stunning review of the greatest singer !! !
Right there with you. I'm similar age, have heard a lot of music in my life and Lucy inspires chills and tears (and sometimes a deep gut reaction) on practically everything she does.
@@BlackCloud82 I have watched this song about 50 times, and have all her CD which I play in the Car on the top quality BOSE system and I still get the chills when Lucy sings. she is incredible, Stunning and what talent she has and yet such a humble person, such rare qualities today. she is usually the only singer I will listen to most all others are a waste of time. I will go find the song and singer when she covers and try to watch/listen to but many after hearing Lucy i cant watch !! ! Thanks for the support for me and Lucys talent !!
Well....... here we are 6 months later and he has not done another of Lucys songs !!!! Look at all the suggestions given, and IF we are to believe him that he liked what he herd why just a one song and done ??? Well we go look at what he has reacted to in the last year and we get our answer !!!! Lucy is too good for him !!!! He seems to like the weird, wild crazy crap that has been pawned off as modern entertainment for decades !!! It seems these "entertainers' think they have to be grungy, wild, yelling screaming wild hair and make up and they call that entertainment !!! Then along comes Lucy and people do not know what clean , clear, quality technical correct singing is !!!! sad but true.
Your reaction on her talent is a masterpiece, just like Lucy.
Hi Ken...So great that you have discovered Lucy. I really appreciate your reaction. Coming from a voice coach and professional it means a lot. Lucy has been singing for a long time and the maturity of her voice is truly mind blowing. Lucy has done over 50 covers and each one is a masterpiece. Her voice, talent, dedication, and purity is second to none and she is also gorgeous. I think Lucy is in a league of her own. She is very special and beyond compare. Lucy truly is a great vocalist destined for stardom. Looking forward to more reactions. I think her latest song "The Greatest Love of All" will blow your socks off. She is 19 years old now and a force to be reckoned with.
Lucy is at the peak of Leonard Cohen covers, stunning performance. If can find a more perfect rendition then would like to hear it, let singers try.
Your expressions say it all. She is AMAZING! Great reaction. You touched on all of the reasons she is so good. She owns every song she sings. One thing people don't mention is that Lucy puts her entire body and soul into every song she sings.
Lucy is a once in a generation voice. Thank you for the reaction. Please give us more of Lucy. I have followed her for a while now. Thanks again. More please.
She is incredible❣Her voice is just divine, wow👍
She catapults me to the statospheres of infinitude ! What a gift to humanity !!
And what a spectacular reaction !!
Thank You Both for such enchantment!
You need to listen to her and her little sister Martha doing in the arms of the angel.
Beautiful
Ken, I'm an atheist and cannot stop listening to this song. Lucy's face is, by modern standards, the most perfect I have ever seen. She won the genetic lottery. And then she opens her mouth.
This ol'man heard many, many "Hallelujah's" over the decades. This wonderful young woman's version's the most exceptionally solemn, reverent & effortlessly voiced. I still garnish a tear when I hear it by her. A note: K.D. Lang's..., the worst "yelling" of Hallelujah I've ever heard! An honorable mention though...? Checkout, Morgan James / PMJ's take on Aerosmith's "Dream On"...! Whoah..! Be very Surprised!
Hey don I am with you on that, from another old man !! !
Incredible!❤
Wonderful Lucy does have it all, from the superbly delicate to her amazing controlled power. Next, I suggest that you take a look at one of the duets performed by Lucy and her younger sister Martha. Their celestial sibling harmonies are spine tingling. "You Raise Me Up" is arguably their best.
Hi ya Ken - Welcome to the world of Lucy Thomas - loved your reaction to Lucy's version of this song - you will find ALL of her covers and her 5 original songs from the up-coming musical Rosie are all fantastic - please do more reactions to Lucy - she is certainly worthy of your attention.
Thank you for your reaction. Lucy is phenomenal! There are lots of one in a million singers but Lucy is is at one in a billion level. Each and every cover she has sung is just pure class. Truly an up and coming great. "Rosie" the musical is set to open in London West End in 2024 starring Lucy Thomas and they are thinking of making it into a movie. Hope you do more reactions of Lucy and her sister Martha. I just subscribe to stay in touch.
Don, I don't think Lucy knows how good Lucy truly is! She is simply in a class of her own and her duets with her sister, Martha, are absolutely beautiful! Please check out the recent video released 2 days ago with Lucy, Martha, and her mom, Louise, all singing the song, "Smile", very, very pretty and heart warming! I know see where both Lucy and Martha got their singing talent from; mom's voice is very nice!
Lucy is my favorite singer to listen to and watch perform. The simplicity of how she uses her eyes as she sings and of course, Lucies dulcet tones! I can listen to Lucy all day !
Thank you for your great analysis. Lucy is the BEST! She is amazing on everything she does… it’s better than the original.
The Prayer with her sister Martha is incredible… it gives goosebumps head to toe & will blow your socks off!!
Lucy and her sister Martha do "The Prayer" WOW
Hi Ken thanks for your reaction. I now subscribe to your channel. The other comments give you all the info on Lucy you need. I will just add that Lucy is by far my favorite singer based not only on her singing but also on her warm personality and obvious family values.🙂
Yes Ken need to understand there are hundreds if not thousands of Lucy's followers that have come to watch and support and subscribe, and we will stay IF you continue to play Lucy.....
Great Job with this Ken. Love the technical breakdown of the dynamics of Lucy's version of this song. You will become addiction to her voice and charm with just one more reaction. An angel from God. Enjoy!!!
Lucy has actually 30m views for Hallelujah and over 60 solo's including 5 original's from upcoming stage production of Rosie and 7duets with her little sister Martha and also a recent trio with Martha and their mum Louise singing smile
There are 2 versions running on UA-cam. The Official with 31M plus a fan version over 21M, plus other uploads. So in total over 52M.
This cover just appeared on a new Amazon Prime movie, On a Wing and a Prayer. Unmistakable when I heard it in the movie.
We want more of Lucy zthomas
Even better than KD Lang at Vanc Olympics! And I’ve always liked it…..but this version magical!
Believe it we were all astonished
Love her she. Puts her best to her singing her heart into all her songs
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I'm pretty sure that at least 1 Million of those views are mine alone... LOL.. Every time she comes out with a new song or I see a react video to it I end up watching/listening to it a couple of times.
You and thousand of others, I have listened/watched everyone of her songs at least 60 times !!!
Her voice is amazing! Listen to her with her younger sister Martha singing Wonderful World! I can listen to that over and over and never get tired of it. Her voice is so soothing 😊
If this song does not "get you", call the coroner: you're dead. Lucy Thomas is a world class talent. It's unmistakeable. The key will be finding new material that is as great as she is. Linda Ronstadt, Julie Andrews are silenced by the cruelties of this life. Many others have passed: Aretha, Ella, and you know the list. Lucy is on that stairway (although I dunno if she should COVER Stairway). Whew.
Add Celine to that list of has beens !!!
Ken, Lucy had you from the get-go. You made an almost inaudible 'hmmm' after just a few words. Lucy can do that to you. Also, her vibrato was even able to levitate your arms and made you say "oh my goodness".
BlackCloud BUT here again this guy is a one and done, its been over 6 months since this song and all the suggestions and yet......NOTHING !!! Why I will NOT subscribe to a reactor that does a one and done of Lucy. they have to show me they are going to do more than one song. just click on his channel name and check out what he has played it it is amazing what that shows about what type of music interest him !!!
Angel from heaven
Amazing, just amazing!
Ray Brice
Lucy is such a talent that we should be grateful to be able to enjoy amongst the mediocrity that passes for entertainment in this day and age.
I haven't been so moved by a singing voice since I heard Morgan James version of this song a couple of years back and highly recommend anyone who wants to hear once in a lifetime talent.
She certainly has all it takes to be a beautiful major voice I hope she has a great future ahead of her.
That was a really nice review Ken. I’ve been following Lucy’s journey for some years now and l never cease to be amazed at the positive reactions to her performances.
She is without doubt the most accomplished soulful singer that l have ever heard in my lifetime and I was privileged to attend her inaugural public concert in Manchester, England.
l look forward to hearing more reviews from you about the enigmatic Miss Thomas in the future.
Oh, and by the way, Mr Cohen was indeed wrong to suggest that no one else should his song.
Lucy has blown that notion clean out of the water.
Ken. Just returned to check your playlist for Lucy Thomas ‘The Prayer’, as I was interested to see you assess that. Surprised you haven’t done 'The Prayer' and given your subscribers a real treat. You should listen it - it will blow your mind! 😵💫😇
Lucy has recorded these when 16 years, the excellent cover of this 'Hallelujah' superbly stunning performances that beautiful done.
Hallelujah at 16. Wonderful. Unchained melody dropped a few days ago. One of Lucy's miracles at 20 Hear and see now
Guaranteed chills!
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Hi Ken, I've just revisited this reaction to Lucy Thomas singing when she was 16. I was wondering if you have followed her development since then to see how she has developed. It would be great to get your reaction to her version of "Evergreen", originally sung by Barbra Streisand in the movie A Star Is Born. Professional musicians seem to think that this cover by Lucy is her most accomplished performance to date and will give you an idea of how far she has come in 3 years. All the best.
I have been a fan of Lucys for a few years now, she has grown so much in the last couple years. She also does duets with her younger sister who is also coming along as a singer and they recently did one with Lucy, Martha, her sister and her mother louise. They harmonize very well. ua-cam.com/video/kNDP2-q9NsY/v-deo.html
Like you mentioned a lot people have covered this song but the ending is what sets her version apart. She made it her own. I heard a little gospel in her delivery. Always enjoy your reactions. Thanks!
OK second watching, now you have opened pandoras box keep reacting to Lucy and her sister Martha many songs have been suggested, I'll add her last one THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL THE WAY WE WERE MEMORIES, OVER THE RAINBOW AT LAST I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU Just to get you started as Lucy will post 4 more songs at the end of each of her video's, we will await some more reacts to Lucy and or Lucy and her little sister who is from 10 to 13 years old, and I would suggest WHEN YOU BELIEVE TO REALLY SEE MARTHAS ABILITIES AND THE PRAYER !! thanks !!
Lucy is amazing 🥰
Your reaction was my favorite. Thank you.
Also review her 'Wind beneath my wings' and 'There you'll be'
Both exceptional masterpieces.
Allher followers keep giving him more songs he has a long list !!!
Lucy lost out in the semi final so
Of Voice Kids 2018. She was disappointed at the time but Chris Broom, owner of Cavendish Records, offered hera contracts d is now working on a musical with Lucy as the main star with a view to staging it next year.
Performances like this prove that there is no limit
As Bruce Lee once said 'Be water my friend', meaning when you poor water into a pot, it becomes the pot, poor water into a glass it becomes the glass. When Lucy sings, she is like water, she becomes the song, she sings the song with all her heart and soul, she sings with clarity, smooth control, a beautiful softness, and breath control, she checks all the boxes. So Lucy 'be water my friend'.
You should hear her cover of 'at last' 👌
Lucy has so many great songs accenting her vocal prowess. Her cover of Eva Cassidy's "Over The Rainbow." is phenomenal. Additionally, Lucy strays from her classical style and just slays "At Last". The duet with her sister Martha of "The Prayer" will give you chills. The list is never ending. Your knowledge and ability to analyze music will make you a believer.
Lucy is perfection. Great response 👍
GREAT LUCY !!!!
I can't stop listening to everything she's done. Please...please book a concert in Salt Lake City
Hi Ken.I need to give you a heads up Lucy has just released a new original song "Brand new day" It is without doubt I believe her greatest yet it is phenomenal I just keep playing it over and over again.Please re act to it .
It is beautiful. It is the theme song for a new TV show.
Your reaction to Hallelujah, I assume will be similar to "Brand New Day".
It would be fascinating to hear your take on this performance. It strikes me as being technically astounding apart from being beautiful
She just did this live a few weeks back. Look it up.
You have a lot of Lucy covers to catch up on!
Lynn YES everybody following gives him a list he will be busy !!!
Beautiful!
Lucy please never change
I highly recommend checking out Lucy's covers of "She Used To Be Mine" "Clown" "Run" and "I'll Never Love Again" from when she was around 14 which makes them even more impressive. I don't know the correct technical terms for it but her control, rhythm/timing and nuance is crazy good. She makes everything sound so effortless and genuine.
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Best reaction ever!
Lucy Thomas Evergreen
I'm probably credited with a good 100 views of this video. Love Lucy Thomas.
Please react to more Lucy Thomas songs!
You need to listen to the Thomas family and all the girls are singing
Ken, there is a HUGE amount of fans of Lucy and also the duets of both Lucy and her sister, Martha, together so welcome! Just one correction: I would hardly rate this a 'solid' performance! This is a 'world-class' performance, as ALL of Lucy's performances are 'world-class'! Welcome to the Lucy Thomas 'rabbit hole'; you have many more UA-cam videos to tap into with Miss Lucy and the duets with her sister, Martha! Enjoy!
Lucy has done this song again in a live stage performance. Check it Lucy Thomas music
I agree, Lucy is a magnificent singer. I have a UA-cam playlist 'Lucy Thomas Playlist by Terry M.'
Beautiful voice, great reaction ❤
How come you haven’t done any more reactions
Lucy Thomas covered " Evergreen " at age 18, and " Unchained Melody " at age 20. You really should react to them.
I note you mention that '' you look forward to doing some more Lucy Thomas'' reactions but where are they?. 😁
Lucy Thomas is fantastic. Her voice is so good. I've followed her for a while. I especially like her cover of Memory.
There's another legend in the making.
Check out "The Warning" - Disciple Live Teatro Metropolitan CDMX. That performance is awesome.
There are literally thousands of covers of this classic song. Some as good as the Original, but most are not. Words and Notes are more than ink on paper. Leonard Cohen was afraid the meaning would get lost, and in many case he was right.
Times change and so does the interpretations of a classic song. In 2016, Pentatonix recomposed song and performed it A cappela complete with Hollywood style video and delivery style. It was an instant hit and really launched the group into stardom.
16 year old Lucy Thomas comes along, keeps the words, and totally recomposes the musical score. She performed with 1 mic, 1 camera, 1 take start to finish. Lucy doesn't need to rely on gimmicks, she used actual talent instead. Her performance was also an instant hit and launched her into stardom.
The very same happened with "Over The Rainbow". Judy Garland performed it in 'The Wizard Of Oz'. Much later, Eva Cassidy recomposed the musical score and had a giant hit. Lucy Thomas takes both versions and recomposes a brand new musical score. It too becomes a another giant hit for Lucy Thomas.
We need to be careful whenever we cover classic songs. Does it respect the original artist, does it add or take away from the original. When an artist comes along who is every bit as good or even better than original artist we take note.
Real Talent doesn't Copy... it Improves.
Lucy was 16 years and 9 months old when this was released. Listen to EVEGREEN when she was 19 years and 5 months old. She has really matured, and for the better, if you can believe that, Kit.