She was a real find and without any doubt the best contestant that has ever appeared on any reality show. A true star who was just waiting to be discoved
I love me some Billie Eilish, and Adele, but I always wished Leona had sung one of the Bond theme songs. Her voice would have suited it so well, could have rivalled Shirley Bassey imo.
'You are absolutely the best contestant I * have ever had across any of these shows" Simon Cowell. * will ever have. She is the high water mark never to be beaten.
Stunning performance. This was the moment when Leona stopped being just one of the stronger contestants on the show and revealed herself as a massive star in the making. Go Leona!
I still get goose bumps when I listen to this. I think the best performance the X-factor has ever had. What incredible vocal control this girl has. It's just simply amazing. And she doesn't have to shout and scream, like many of these singers do.
This is my absolutely favourite performance of all time. Such sophistication, professionalism beauty and just pure natural talent from this girl! Outstanding.
Amazing voice, she released a few albums in the States, but I don't think she gained full fame. She is an underrated artist, I wish to here more from her.
I.N.C.R.E.D.I.B.L.E. performance, absolutely out of this world! How can you not fall in love with Leona's voice? It's so distinct and different, simply world class!
It's been years since I last listened to this. I'd forgotten how wonderful this performance was. That voice is truly outstanding. I came on to view one specific Leona song (not this one)... but just couldn't help viewing more. I've been listening to her for hours now.... and I don't believe my time has been wasted. A truly captivating experience!
This is the first performance in the X factor where she finally hit her stride. This song showcased everything Leona brings to the table, and she absolutely nailed it. After this performance, there was absolutely non stopping her.
Leona's a relentless vocalist. Her voice is so angelic, like a stream of delicate siik caressed by essence. She's virtuosic and beautiful. I could listen to her any day.
Leona Lewis has plenty soul in her singing, i can just look at her and see how much she loves to sing, and how much fun she has on stage how can you watch this performance and say its soulless?? to get that good you need practice hard everyday and have a lot of experience how can someone with no love or soul for singing have the dedication for it? Leona Lewis is amazing and has an amazing amount of feeling in her performances ....shes not wearing shoes...o.o
Nearly 7 years since this performance and its still ridiculously BRILLIANT. Still the X Factor has not seen anyone to touch Leona Lewis in terms of talent.
She such a down to earth person who really does not realize how talented she really is. I think her humbleness and humility make her a good human being as well as an extremely talented vocalist.
Talk about stunnning looks, a superstar vocal talent and brilliant personality-!! I am just blown away every time I hear her, theres nothing she cant sing it seems. I only just found her, look what i was missing !! I was always working when these shows were on, shes a stunning talen find, I have to assume she has CD's in the store, im sure gonna look. I hope she has a wonderful career and doesnt get taken down by the business and its trappings.
So many people talk about Leona's singing stirring up great emotions in them such as "bringing tears to the eye" and "making hairs stand up on the back of the neck" etc. Not many singers do that, but she is truly gifted and is humble like the gifted are. You're amazing Leona!!!
Been over a year watches this - unbelievable performance. One of the most spectacular performances I have ever seen on any show.. Inspiring and uplifting...
André from Paris/France . This performance is the one of an Ultimate Diva ! Huge vocal range and power but the Colour of her voice is so Wonderful . She is a Musical Instrument . She is The Song, The Song becomes Her . This is a Truely Tremendous Astonishing Thrilled and Emotional moment to watch and hear Her Art Of Singing . Words show their limits to express it ! It's a jouney across the Solar System at the speed of light !!! Excuse my english...
After 3 years of watching these Leona X Factor vids, I still cant get enough. She is amazing. I so hope her new album is good. I cannot wait to see her live - i'm gonna wet my pants with excitement.
After all these years - all these shows, I agree with many of the folks who've already posted -- this is bar none one of the best if not the best solo performance I've ever seen. This song is not good - it's spiritual/inspiring. Thank you Leona!
Mark Alldridge get into Diana Vickers she more inteeligent then Leona lewis and prettier and sings better songs. fact but Leona lewis is quite good but not quite as good as Diana Vickers
I always come back to this video, its a great performance. There's no denying Leona has a fantastic voice, she's the only decent singer to come out of the show if you ask me.
SupercalafragAlisticexpialAmmmmmmazing . . . 8 years later and I still find myself watching Her. If she did an album of covering the classics I would be in earbud heaven . . . ★★★★★ gal all the way :)
BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD, LOVE U LEONA. Best Version of the song. She's just so brilliant. No words can describe how amazing leona is. She ticks every single box. And I'm done..
"Ive been given a really big song so tonight Im just gonna go for it and nail it... I think :/ " awwww SO humble and sweet. YOU DID NAIL IT GIRL. Shes out of this world absolute perfection
There aren't enough adjectives in the English language to do describable justice to that incomparable performance. Absolutely breathtaking - the very best version I've ever heard!
Simon just mentioned this on #xfactortheband. Like if you’re here from this episode too?!?
Yup!
This was Leona's best X Factor contest performance! And probably the best performance in any amateur singing contest ever!
The way I have literal GOOSEBUMPS all over at the ending. 10/10
This is one of the best performances on any talent show EVER.
Agreed
Certainly done the trick for Si Bo 🙏 stil amazing all these year's after x
It’s incredible
Period.
One of the best performances ever talent show or not!
Almost 10 years and I'm still getting chills out of this performance.
The Duchess of Muanenguba same here!!
Yep same here 12 years now still gives me goosebumps.
Almost 14 years later and I still got chills!
17 years later and I still got major goosebumps
Her transition is out of this world
She was a real find and without any doubt the best contestant that has ever appeared on any reality show.
A true star who was just waiting to be discoved
I love me some Billie Eilish, and Adele, but I always wished Leona had sung one of the Bond theme songs. Her voice would have suited it so well, could have rivalled Shirley Bassey imo.
She dont have similiarity with shirley bassey
Shirley was a sensational voice with dark tone and super powerfull
She was the best on xfactor ever!she never knew how good she really was❤️
She sang the first Avatar .
@@lauramorton7219Sam Bailey is always the best on me 😅
@@lauramorton7219yuck.....such bad council estate taste
15 years later and she still blows me away with her amazing voice and her humility. She is beautiful inside and out ☺️
Imagine being the contestant performing next after this. 😂😂
Wow...didn't think about that...lol
'You are absolutely the best contestant I * have ever had across any of these shows" Simon Cowell.
* will ever have.
She is the high water mark never to be beaten.
Stunning performance. This was the moment when Leona stopped being just one of the stronger contestants on the show and revealed herself as a massive star in the making. Go Leona!
what a gorgeous vocal talent, she has a unique tone that has being influenced by Maria Carey but distinct enough to be different and individual
I still get goose bumps when I listen to this. I think the best performance the X-factor has ever had. What incredible vocal control this girl has. It's just simply amazing. And she doesn't have to shout and scream, like many of these singers do.
Couldn't agree more. Absolutely Mesmerizing.
Ania D mmmm.
try karise eden mans world
Absolutely fantastic vocal!! Love Leona👍✌️❤️
Best best best best ever X Factor live show performance ever. I remember watching this live and thinking she’s going to win and she WON
Honestly one of the very best live vocal performances of all time, by anyone, ever. And Simon, Sharon and Louis are classic
Best xfactor performance ever by a thousand miles !!!!! Incredible ... Chills !!
This is my absolutely favourite performance of all time. Such sophistication, professionalism beauty and just pure natural talent from this girl! Outstanding.
In time, people will come to realize what a special moment this was. Birth of a VOCAL LEGEND.
This was the performance that convinced me she was going to win the entire show. LOVE this version!
My favourite song off xfactor of all time.
The best arrangement and performance of this song ever. Absolutely outstanding.
Amazing voice, she released a few albums in the States, but I don't think she gained full fame. She is an underrated artist, I wish to here more from her.
The most beautiful rendition I have ever heard. She was good on x factor, and so modest, and humble. The best ever.
Still here 2019 loving this performance! She has it all!
I.N.C.R.E.D.I.B.L.E. performance, absolutely out of this world! How can you not fall in love with Leona's voice? It's so distinct and different, simply world class!
I never tire from watching and listening to this video
OMG Leona is the best singer ever to be found on a talent show - she is world class!!!
14 years and i still go back to this. Unbelievable talent. So effortless, so majestic
MY GAD 3:52 is just my favourite moment!! almost 13 years ago and still NO ONE has ever delivered vocals on a live show like that!!!
"This is the best performance I have EVER seen on ANY of the talent shows like The X Factor, Pop Idol etc. Leona is a STAR ! " , I agree!!!
Stunning.... No other words
It's been years since I last listened to this. I'd forgotten how wonderful this performance was. That voice is truly outstanding.
I came on to view one specific Leona song (not this one)... but just couldn't help viewing more. I've been listening to her for hours now.... and I don't believe my time has been wasted. A truly captivating experience!
This is the first performance in the X factor where she finally hit her stride. This song showcased everything Leona brings to the table, and she absolutely nailed it. After this performance, there was absolutely non stopping her.
This is where she won
Such an enchanting performance, this is best version of the song ever!
Come back Leona - they already found the best contestant on these shows and you were it!!
How can people hate on this seriously, BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD.
Leona's a relentless vocalist. Her voice is so angelic, like a stream of delicate siik caressed by essence. She's virtuosic and beautiful. I could listen to her any day.
2018. Still makes me cry, beautiful.
Leona Lewis has plenty soul in her singing, i can just look at her and see how much she loves to sing, and how much fun she has on stage
how can you watch this performance and say its soulless??
to get that good you need practice hard everyday and have a lot of experience how can someone with no love or soul for singing have the dedication for it?
Leona Lewis is amazing and has an amazing amount of feeling in her performances
....shes not wearing shoes...o.o
Nearly 7 years since this performance and its still ridiculously BRILLIANT. Still the X Factor has not seen anyone to touch Leona Lewis in terms of talent.
Ugh, this performance still brings a tear to my eye with its raw power and vulnerability at the same time... love you Leona.
She such a down to earth person who really does not realize how talented she really is. I think her humbleness and humility make her a good human being as well as an extremely talented vocalist.
from receptionist and unknown humble talent to super star....she deserves stardom .... thank you
Talk about stunnning looks, a superstar vocal talent and brilliant personality-!! I am just blown away every time I hear her, theres nothing she cant sing it seems. I only just found her, look what i was missing !! I was always working when these shows were on, shes a stunning talen find, I have to assume she has CD's in the store, im sure gonna look. I hope she has a wonderful career and doesnt get taken down by the business and its trappings.
So real. So unique. So Leona.
The energy that comes out of this performance is massive!
Just stop thinking for a moment and enjoy the feeling.
Always a classic, this is when Leona was born in my eyes
she needs so much more recognition for what she does
Louis said it was probably the best performance that night. Today its still the best xfactor has seen and will ever see.... WOW!!
So many people talk about Leona's singing stirring up great emotions in them such as "bringing tears to the eye" and "making hairs stand up on the back of the neck" etc. Not many singers do that, but she is truly gifted and is humble like the gifted are. You're amazing Leona!!!
Been over a year watches this - unbelievable performance. One of the most spectacular performances I have ever seen on any show.. Inspiring and uplifting...
Always a Leona fan handsdown.
Yes, she definitely does this justice.
Loved this interpretation of the song for ten years now. I used to sit for hours listening to her, I was obsessed xxx
leona=best ever in xfactor history. unreal.!!. plus this year 2017. leona will have a huge hit! !!
Noel Fitzgerald really ? Is she planning that ??!!
2018 and I'm still getting over this.
André from Paris/France . This performance is the one of an Ultimate Diva ! Huge vocal range and power but the Colour of her voice is so Wonderful . She is a Musical Instrument . She is The Song, The Song becomes Her . This is a Truely Tremendous Astonishing Thrilled and Emotional moment to watch and hear Her Art Of Singing . Words show their limits to express it ! It's a jouney across the Solar System at the speed of light !!! Excuse my english...
Over the years the very best have sung this great song, but Leona surpasses them all
This is absolute perfection!
this version of summertime ll remain the best best version in the next 100 years and one of the best x factor song
After 3 years of watching these Leona X Factor vids, I still cant get enough. She is amazing. I so hope her new album is good. I cannot wait to see her live - i'm gonna wet my pants with excitement.
After all these years - all these shows, I agree with many of the folks who've already posted -- this is bar none one of the best if not the best solo performance I've ever seen. This song is not good - it's spiritual/inspiring. Thank you Leona!
Yep, this is when she came of age for me. She was relaxed and effortless. Stunning performance - helped by the live band!
Mark Alldridge get into Diana Vickers she more inteeligent then Leona lewis and prettier and sings better songs. fact but Leona lewis is quite good but not quite as good as Diana Vickers
+Matthew Rose Inteeligent? Classic!
OMG This is probably my ... well dont know how many times i've listened to this...
But she still keeps amazed me!! That was incredible Leona!!!
Leona Lewis is definitely the best female singer in the world!!
Ive always remembered this since it was first on tv. cant believe its been so long now!
3:55 was my first introduction to her besides her then current single bleeding love😍😍😍
My favorite performance by Leona!
INSANELY good, never get tired of this.
wow excellent performance Leona, one of the best version I've ever heard... love it!
Can't believe these idiots who say she has no soul - I don't care much for Beyonce or Mariah Carey but this blows me away every time
Compared to African American females she doesn't have soul
I don't think it gets ANY better than this! WOW!
i jealous of everything about her, her hair is georgous, she has flawless skin and her voice is AMAZING!
I still remember watching this looking forward to each xfactor episode
A truly superb song beautifully song by Leona.
I always come back to this video, its a great performance. There's no denying Leona has a fantastic voice, she's the only decent singer to come out of the show if you ask me.
2023 Still one of the best live amateur vocals EVER
No "amateur" can perform like this, she's definitely experienced in one way or another
I really love this video. It shows the true extent of her talent
Her personal BEST ..
This is the best version I've ever heard of this song and she has the best voice of any female singer in the 21st century
SupercalafragAlisticexpialAmmmmmmazing . . . 8 years later and I still find myself watching Her. If she did an album of covering the classics I would be in earbud heaven . . . ★★★★★ gal all the way :)
She's amazing!
Leona has a gorgeous voice!
My favourite of all Leona songs. Phenomenal.
My all time favourite performance on the X factor
This performance is nearly 8 years old WOW
Nine now:/ damn how the time flys...
best I've heard.
David Delara Does it matter? 😃
Almost 14 years old now!
A 1935 classic as never sung before. A true star performance
This performance is SO killed!
just sittin' here runnin'thru youtube stuff... this possibly is the best version of this song and very possibly the best xfactor performance to date.
God what an amazing voice! So powerful and beautiful :). Amazing performance too! Just love her.
She's CRAZY good, God!!!! *-*
This video proves to me anyone can live their dream, godbless you Leona
Remember watching this on the night. Gave me and my dad chills 🙂 good times
Fell in love
no one commented for over a year..... well best ever talent show performance ever .. simple
she is just LEAGUES above anyone else who has ever been on the show
BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD, LOVE U LEONA. Best Version of the song. She's just so brilliant. No words can describe how amazing leona is. She ticks every single box. And I'm done..
So fucking talented
Best X Factor performances ever:
3. Fleur East - Uptown Funk
2. Louisa Johnson - It's A Man's World
1. Leona Lewis - Summertime
Dan Ashworth I say 1 Hallujah 2 Summertime 3 Ella Henderson Believe
Definitely Agree
User Name no no check out Josh Ledet doing Mans World
Alexander burke hallelujah should ne 2nd.
"Ive been given a really big song so tonight Im just gonna go for it and nail it... I think :/ " awwww SO humble and sweet. YOU DID NAIL IT GIRL. Shes out of this world absolute perfection
There aren't enough adjectives in the English language to do describable justice to that incomparable performance. Absolutely breathtaking - the very best version I've ever heard!