Citizen 426 oh my gosh...I tried to hard not to laugh..I lost it at your comment. I guarantee for pure love of this guy, Jesus will allow him to lead worship in Heaven. Good on him eh.
What's really sad about this song is the music is so good it only needed a good singer to back up what it was portraying a good singer wasn't available so they got this guy instead! 😬🙏😟😳
The best part is 4:16 when he releases his inner pentacostal by throwing in a Jesus off script and semi awkwardly lifting up one of his hands. It was a thing of beauty.
I'm amazed that I made it to the end of the song... even though I had to stop to clean up the milk and cereal I spewed from my mouth when he got to the chorus with "I'm a-MAAAZED".
James sets the pace again here, leading even the backup vocals through Cannup Modulations, in and out of treacherous harmonies not yet contemplated by worship leaders the nation over.
I heard he was just an ordinary man, and one morning he woke up with the gift of song. what a miracle! the devil's gift of self-delusion the morning before is unrelated, I'm sure.
I am going to play all his songs I can find on UA-cam, so my family in law will leave earlier back home during the X/mas days. Hahaha. This is so hilarious. Yes, he is a true Believer. The lord will welcome him one day so he can sing in heaven.....happy holidays!
kenneth davy because that's the thing in gospel music. there are like 4 key changes every song. this video is golden because it's so bad and i am so glad he does what he does. this is tru entertainment.
This guy is right about I'm amazed, because I'm amazed they even let him back in the building after he went looking for a city and couldn't find it! 😂😎😬🎤🗣️💿
My brothers and I performed in gospel music for over 10 years, and were traveling out across the U.S. as a trio, and were educated for many year under Ben Speer's Stamps Baxter School of Music at Belmont University. We haven't performed in near 10 years, but I guarantee that I would perform a less appalling performance if I had drank half a liter of 80 proof, and been strapped to a bumper whilst being pushed through blackberry bushes.
There are seriously people clapping... The comment section for "Looking For A City" brought me here. I wanted to hear for myself if he was always "that bad." There are people clapping BEFORE he started singing? Wow.
“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” Psalms 100:1-5 KJV
Oh, it's not fake. I live in Salisbury, NC and I've heard him sing...one thing that IS fake...is the applause at the end. I saw this guy perform at church...he gets "polite" applause from nice people who don't want to burst someone's bubble. But other people DID TRY to burst his bubble...but he wouldn't hear any of it. He thought they were just jealous. This guy is so arrogant it's insane. He used to have his own youtube account, but I think he finally realized that everyone is laughing at him...because his account is gone and all that remains are reposts and people laughing...it was tough to sit thru his performance
thetvmn88 yea i figured the only reason he was there singing is b/c no one wanted to tell him the truth. His voice is a mess too man he never received instruction of how to sing correctly
@@thetvmn88 Do you have anymore details? I love these videos and am very curious about anything about them. I'm devastated he deleted his channel as you said.
Ever since "looking for a city," I've been looking for more of this talent. Thank goodness there's more!
Truly, he is a voice in the wilderness.
Citizen 426 oh my gosh...I tried to hard not to laugh..I lost it at your comment. I guarantee for pure love of this guy, Jesus will allow him to lead worship in Heaven. Good on him eh.
Lol 😂 me too
@@thekirstycameron Selaphiel begs to differ.
Me too! That looking for a city was the pianist fault.
Who needs the 3 tenors. James hits all their notes together and at the same time! Carry on my wayward son~
Singing in keys no one imagined were possible. I believe this is the key of Z.
Josiah I think the key is z plus plus etc etc! They might have to name a new key after this guy, the key of don't sing after me! 😬😬
What's really sad about this song is the music is so good it only needed a good singer to back up what it was portraying a good singer wasn't available so they got this guy instead! 😬🙏😟😳
@@ritchievernon8099 totally agree
I think the key is F demented
I think it’s actually the key of Y, because I’m sure everyone there asked themselves “why did I have to come hear this?”
The 11th commandment , "James Canupp, thou shall not sing."
Amen!
🤣🤣🤣 👍👍👍
God says make a joyful noise unto the lord
But I still kinda wish this commandment existed 🤣🤣🤣
@@parisrose9443 yes a JOYFUL noise not a train wreck. lol
@@Dandymancan 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He took falsetto to a different level...
It's definitely false.
Brother James, why don't you sit the next one out...,
No sir, I've got two more!
Spooby hahaha
out...like OUTSIDE 😂😂😂 like he can sing way out in the woods hahahaha
I’m amazed that they let him sing for this long.
They are all down under the pews rolling with laughter.
@@christopherjohnson1803I would be 😂
i once was blind...but upon hearing this angelic voice, my blind eyes have been open and now i live a happy and blessed life...
AMEN!
Once you were blind. This voice opened your eyes, but unfortunately now you're deaf. :-D
Only Jesus can love a voice like that...
Oh man that got me 🤣
I am amazed their is more of this. This guy and his unique sound got me though COVID.
lol same!
It gave me COVID. Lol
@@AaronEllisOfficial 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Covid ran away
Dying😂😂😂
I want this guy to perform at my friends wedding.
thestone30080 So funny!!! 😂
thestone30080 That's one friend you *WON'T* have any more. 😎
"Friend"? Not buying it.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE invite me so I personally can witness her blessing and see the joy on her face.
😂😂
James' performances are addictive
The song title "I'm Amazed", says it all!
So this is what George Costanza is doing for money now...
Alex Menendez LOL!!
yep he ate his entire fortune
Lol that’s who he looks like! Thank you. Lol
HE DID NOT RECOVER SINCE THE END OF SEINFELD
I literally thought it was him before watching the video lmaoo
The best part is 4:16 when he releases his inner pentacostal by throwing in a Jesus off script and semi awkwardly lifting up one of his hands. It was a thing of beauty.
Oh man, the tears. They won't stop
That was my favorite part
I used to wish I could sing. Now I wish he could.
God does have a sense of humor! Lol
Absolutely!
Indeed. He created penguins, duck billed platypuses, and kangaroos. :)
DJ Penguino and cannup
I'm amazed that I made it to the end of the song... even though I had to stop to clean up the milk and cereal I spewed from my mouth when he got to the chorus with "I'm a-MAAAZED".
James sets the pace again here, leading even the backup vocals through Cannup Modulations, in and out of treacherous harmonies not yet contemplated by worship leaders the nation over.
Absolutely!
Im glad to see he dressed up for the occasion. Those Southern Baptists have impeccable taste.
I heard he was just an ordinary man, and one morning he woke up with the gift of song. what a miracle! the devil's gift of self-delusion the morning before is unrelated, I'm sure.
I can't believe that they let this guy so like a whole concert. 🤣🤣🤣
I would’ve been dying of laughter at that show 🤣🤣
This dude is awesome!
I was looking for a city but I found this instead.
Christ Jesus. Please lay your holy spirit upon his throat & deliver this sweet soul a voice. Amen. 🙏🙏
There is a key to be had in there somewhere.
Jordan Jones Oooh ooh ooh i cant breathe
q minor
0:41 he almost had it at “then one day” lol
Chromatic Major in the mixolydian mode.
4:37 Haters will say there's a backing track...... that's all him, folks
He really tried......😢
I’m amazed there are actual people sitting threw this.
Through
Looking for a city brought me here. And this guy has such amazing talent! Can’t wait for his next album
I'm glad he is brave enough to sing in front of people.
Rude enough, you mean.
Thank goodness he chooses songs with multiple key changes; they are definitely his forte (no pun intended)!
That transition he hit at the 54 second mark is the stuff dreams are made of.
You call them dreams… some call them nightmares…
Thanks James! You are the best of the best of the best!!!!
He's done what no other singer can do - he's both sharp AND flat.
He's dull 💀
Before this I didnt believe there was a god, thank for this wonderful gift Jesus.
Nobody can hit the "Q flat" note like Jimmy C!
It's like one day, he realized he could make a certain sound, and decided he should have a gospel singing career using that sound.
He gives everyone hope !
That we all can sing !
Awesome how funny these videos are in their raw form, nothing else needed. The real deal.
I'd buy that on iTunes for $2.99
It is quite a rare feat to sing way out of your range but also be singing every note sharp.
If I close my eyes, I don't know if it's Pavarotti or James singing....breathtaking....one of the greats!!
He was singing in keys that had never been sang before.
Thank you from the universe for posting these vintage bootleg vids of one of my favorite talents of all time
I am going to play all his songs I can find on UA-cam, so my family in law will leave earlier back home during the X/mas days. Hahaha. This is so hilarious. Yes, he is a true Believer. The lord will welcome him one day so he can sing in heaven.....happy holidays!
This guy is really awesome! He is a huge blessing and inspiration to me!!!
A member of the deaf community?
His grandma should stop telling him hes a good singer and then tell him to move out of her basement.
To applaud is to lie.
Artistry Artistry No, to applaud is to show mercy on this poor soul
Or to download an applause effect from the internet.
Canned applause never was sweeter
That applause is 100% fake.
4:18 person trying to escape auditorium
4:33 same person starting children evacuation 😂
1:13 to 1:16. A rare instance where James Canupp sings a little on key. Lol
Ear training for pros!
He is so cute 😊
Im amazed at the harmony with the backup vocals. Glorious.
I won't complain about my church's music anymore........this will fix anyone's hiccup....
Bless his pea-pickin' heart....he should try singing tenor.....tenor twelve miles away! lol let him go solo....solo you can't hear him.
bazinga!
NoEmailJustRespondin
Yes, he should sing On A Hill Far Away, for sure! lol
HAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!! That's funny stuff right there!
ha ha that was funny.
Matthew Pierce 😂🤣 Yes! Amen!
I need the whole show
Where can I purchase CDs? Coal is too expensive and I still have Christmas gifts to buy
I didn't think it's possible but this man sings every song in the key of R, and every gets worse!
I'm pretty amazed, myself.
He really brings it home there at the end... Brava! Bravisima!
This is the songbird of our generation. Where can I buy his CD?
James is certainly one of the singers of all time!
😂😂😂😂 “my siiiiihhuuuuunzzz are washed awaaaaaaaay”
I’ll be amazed if he ever finds that city and a voice.
OMG after "looking for a city" I discover "I'm amazed".
Jesus masterpieces after masterpieces ! Thank you lord for this gift LMFAO
You have GOT to be kidding me!!!! This is absurdly funny.
Why so many dislikes? This is the kind of quality content I want to see more of!
Why does he continue to try to go higher??!!!??😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭
kenneth davy 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
kenneth davy because that's the thing in gospel music. there are like 4 key changes every song. this video is golden because it's so bad and i am so glad he does what he does. this is tru entertainment.
Why does he even try to talk
When you've got it, flaunt it!
This guy is right about I'm amazed, because I'm amazed they even let him back in the building after he went looking for a city and couldn't find it! 😂😎😬🎤🗣️💿
4:18. Green Shirt Guy had heard enough.
If I ever have a worst enemy I will recommend this guy to sing at his wedding 🤣
Listen to this at .5 speed.
I laughed so hard I nearly triggered an asthma attack
My brothers and I performed in gospel music for over 10 years, and were traveling out across the U.S. as a trio, and were educated for many year under Ben Speer's Stamps Baxter School of Music at Belmont University. We haven't performed in near 10 years, but I guarantee that I would perform a less appalling performance if I had drank half a liter of 80 proof, and been strapped to a bumper whilst being pushed through blackberry bushes.
There are seriously people clapping...
The comment section for "Looking For A City" brought me here.
I wanted to hear for myself if he was always "that bad."
There are people clapping BEFORE he started singing?
Wow.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
I'm a fan now !
RIP this wonderful song.
I actually think I've found god through his voice!
really lightens up the mood! So glad I found this!
Would love to hear him sing that one song, shackles. Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance. Man that’d be epic
Ha ha 😂
what degenerates are down voting this amazing masterpiece?
There are people there who sat through this live and clapped
What kind of Church Leadership lets this guy get up there and commit such an atrocity??
Unfortunately, quite a few. If you grew up in a baptist church in the south there were quite a few cringe-worthy "specials" that people would do.
projecteightysix Pentecostal Churches too!😂
Certainly this guy is bad on purpose so that he can get likes and views.
Answer - a church leader
Are the applause part of the backing track too?
baby Jesus 😂😂😂😂
They must be. There's no way anyone would actually applaud this.
I actually have this very backing track. There is no applause. He probably found the applause track on the internet.
I’m moved to tears! 😭 Sheer brilliance!
Fantastic tenor. I want his album. Does he have any video interviews? Grammy whammy
"I'm amazed" anyone survived in that church.
Anytime someone gets on stage with jeans that look like they haven’t been washed in 2 weeks, with their hands in their pockets…. Leave. Immediately.
God put John Cannup here to bring his glory and joy to us through laughter.
I mean this guy is literally a cosmic joke.
CHURCH TALENT AT ITS BEST !!
“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
Psalms 100:1-5 KJV
The backup singers are really holding him back.
One of the greatest tenors
He really was ahead of his time
He's hitting those high notes ..bro is totally a counter tenor.
Ahead of the melody, yeah
So good ❤
This is why I’m Eastern Orthodox
I want him to sing at my funeral
Are these videos for real?? Or is this something that’s been edited together?
when you give your child a box of old-school 80s gospel music and he locks himself in his room with this cassette player.
We´re amazed as well, the thing we wonder and can´t figure out is: 1) Is this a hoax? 2) If not, how the h... can they allow him on stage?
Alan Morris But that voice is all his.... 😎
Oh, it's not fake. I live in Salisbury, NC and I've heard him sing...one thing that IS fake...is the applause at the end. I saw this guy perform at church...he gets "polite" applause from nice people who don't want to burst someone's bubble. But other people DID TRY to burst his bubble...but he wouldn't hear any of it. He thought they were just jealous. This guy is so arrogant it's insane. He used to have his own youtube account, but I think he finally realized that everyone is laughing at him...because his account is gone and all that remains are reposts and people laughing...it was tough to sit thru his performance
thetvmn88 thank you for posting this. it struck me that the audience doesn't appear to be reacting, much less applauding him.
thetvmn88 yea i figured the only reason he was there singing is b/c no one wanted to tell him the truth. His voice is a mess too man he never received instruction of how to sing correctly
@@thetvmn88 Do you have anymore details? I love these videos and am very curious about anything about them. I'm devastated he deleted his channel as you said.
4:33 The lady new to get her baby out of there... mother of the year.
Yep, I'm amazed that people are still in their pews.
MyRoman9999 they're drugged
+MyRoman9999 lmao
I don’t see any people watching. And the applause is canned. Just a hoax