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A group of youngsters wowed with their powerful a cappella performance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Very early in their appearance on the popular program, it's apparent that the children have been blessed greatly with an abundance of musical talent. Watch the short but jaw-dropping clip to listen to these incredibly gifted children perform an a cappella rendition of a beloved tune.

Everyone has been blessed with a different, unique set of skills and talents. Some people might be good at working with their hands, while others may be skilled speakers, able to captivate a crowd with the spoken word. Some may have more than others, but we all have one or two areas in which we are naturally gifted.

As shows like American Idol, The Voice and America's Got Talent have made it entirely clear, a lot of people believe they are gifted, talented singers. Many of those individuals are correct, while others have been deceived and are incorrect in their musical abilities. Singing is a talent like any other. People either have it or they do not. A clip posted on YouTube shows four little ones who clearly have it.

The youngsters, who call themselves The Brown Four, performed an a cappella rendition of "I'll Take You There," the 1972 classic by The Staple Singers. And it's absolutely fantastic! It's a rendition that you could listen to repeatedly and never tire of it.

Each of the four children has an outstanding voice and incredible range, which they all demonstrate at various points throughout their dazzling performance. Not only are they individually talented, but the four children's harmonies are literally music to the ear. Just when you think they've done everything they can do, they continue to demonstrate their incredible, mind-blowing amount of God-given talent.

How can children that young sound that good and be that talented?

Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

Check out this wonderful cover of the timeless hit ‘Still the One’ by Orleans. The performance is done by the talented group Foxes and Fossils. They are known for doing an eclectic collection of great covers that span generations, and they sure hit it out of the park with this cover!

‘We've been together since way back when
Sometimes I never wanna see you again
But I want you to know, after all these years
You're still the one I want whisperin' in my ear’

This song is such a timeless classic! ‘Still the One’ was written by Johanna Hall and John Hall, and it was recorded by the soft rock group Orleans on their album Waking and Dreaming, which was released in 1976. The song ended up reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In this cover, the group Foxes and Fossils takes the lead on Orleans’ smash hit. “Known for its soaring harmonies and heartfelt delivery, this Foxes and Fossils cover captures the same magic that made the original a staple of the ’70s while adding the unique F&F touch that fans love,” reads the caption of this YouTube video.

Many fans online shared their thoughts about this cover from Foxes and Fossils, and they only had high praises to share.

“This is the best cover of this timeless classic I have ever heard, and naturally, it comes from Foxes and Fossils. Bravo!” comments one person after watching the video.

“You guys are definitely still the one! Outstanding on harmonies, instrumentation, and the lead vocals - everything! Love it!” writes another person online.

This is one of those songs that just immediately lifts your mood! Foxes and Fossils are such a talented group, and it looks like they have such a great time performing together. We hope you enjoyed listening to their cover of ‘Still the One’ today!

A unique rendition of a Sam Cooke classic earned the very rare four-chair turn on The Voice. This young man’s take on this beloved tune is unlike any version you have ever heard. Watch the short but jaw-dropping clip to listen to the talented musician perform Sam Cooke’s classic “Bring It on Home.”

On American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Voice, those hoping to make it onto those shows are constantly auditioning with covers. Sure, a few people will sing and perform their own material, but those instances are few and far between. Anyone who watches those programs with any regularity understands that it’s cover performances 99.9 percent of the time.

Now, every judge on those shows has likely heard almost every song imaginable covered in 1,000 different ways. So, to stand out and have their talent shine through, a contestant must take some risks and change things up a little to make the judges sit up and take notice, to draw them in. That was precisely what one young man did during his audition on The Voice, causing the four judges to flip their chairs around for him.

In the clip posted on YouTube, it becomes clear relatively early on that Dustin Dale Gaspard has a ton of talent and that something special is about to happen. He starts his audition by playing the harmonica, which no one ever does.

But it gets even better.

He then starts singing the song, demonstrating his unique and distinctive voice as he belts out the lyrics originally written and performed by Sam Cooke. Then, Dustin changes things again and starts singing those memorable and iconic lyrics in French, a move that blows all four judges away. The judges then hit their buttons one by one, flipping their chairs around to face the young man.

This was such a spectacular performance!

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Listen to this talented band perform a soulful rendition of ‘Come and Get Your Love’ by the band Redbone. The band in the video is called September In The Park. They do an outstanding job with this cover, and their music will make you want to dance and sing along!

‘Hail (hail) What′s the matter with your head? Yeah
Hail (hail) What's the matter with your mind, and your sign and? Oh
Hail (hail) Nothing the matter with your head, baby, find it, come on and find it
Hail with it, baby, ′cause you're fine and you're mine and you look so divine’

This is one talented band! Some of the people in the group include Glenn Carvin on the keyboard, Ian Michael Bruh on lead vocals, Keyla Acker on background vocals, Joel Powell on bass, Steve Rieck on guitar, and Melly Baldwin on drums. They all did such an incredible job on this cover of ‘Come and Get Your Love’! Many people online shared their praise for this performance from September In The Park.

“I just discovered this band on YouTube and am slowly working my way through their catalog. What a pleasure!” one person comments after watching the music video.

“The entire band once again delivers in style with this lively take on Redbone’s ‘Come and Get Your Love.’ Joel Powell’s five-string bass radiates pure energy, his enthusiasm practically leaping from the strings. And then there’s Keyla Acker — her dance moves are irresistible, making it almost impossible not to leap from your chair and move along with her. Altogether, it’s a performance bursting with joy, groove, and infectious spirit,” another person writes online.

The group September In The Park is known as the ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago Tribute band. And they have started to share covers online of some of the greatest songs ever recorded. We hope that you enjoyed their music today!

Listen to this stunning a cappella rendition of the song ‘I’m a Man of Constant Sorrow.’ The singer in the video is Sam Robson, who does an incredible job of singing and putting together all the different parts of the song. And the visuals of the music video are just as interesting!

‘I am a man of constant sorrow
I’ve seen trouble all my days
I bid farewell to old Kentucky
The place where I was borned and raised’

The song ‘I’m a Man of Constant Sorrow’ was written by Dick Burnett and made famous by the Stanley brothers. Many other musicians recorded versions of the song in the 1960s, including Bob Dylan. Sam Robson says that he grew up hearing this tune because his mother played it frequently. He also shares details about the creation of the visuals for this music video.

“The visuals contain a video screenshot of my Digital audio Workstation,” he says in the caption of the YouTube video. “I did once before on my Stevie Wonder arrangement, I brought it back because it represents the sense of journey and motion that this song has across its 5 verses. Hope you like it!”

What an impressive arrangement by Sam! And many people online shared their thoughts on his music video.

“Wow! This caught me off guard,” writes one person online. “I love this rendition of yours!”

“I love your arrangement, your voice is killer, your editing superb, etc etc! You crushed it yet again! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these and thank you for sharing your gift with all of us! I love the light you bring to the world!” comments another person on YouTube after watching the music video.

We hope that you enjoyed listening to this rendition of ‘I’m a Man of Constant Sorrow’ today!

A pair of musicians turned in a stunning performance of Air Supply's beloved classic "All Out of Love." This is one version of a tune, known and loved by many, that you'll want to listen to repeatedly. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear the duo's dazzling and delightful rendition of Air Supply's "All Out of Love."

It's nearly impossible to get away from love songs. That is especially true if you're listening to music of any genre or style. That’s because almost every single song in existence is a love song. If you were to examine the lyrics of most songs, that is what you would find and conclude. It may not necessarily be a tune about romantic love (which most are), but odds are the vocalist is still singing about some form of love.

Since we can now all agree that love is a subject that has and continues to keep musicians and songwriters busy, there are a handful of truly classic love songs that everyone knows, even if they don't know they do. Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," "My Girl" by The Temptations," and "I Will Always Love You," originally by Dolly Parton and then Whitney Houston, are just a few that immediately come to mind. Of course, there are many others, a seemingly endless amount.

One that certainly fits the bill of a love song is Air Supply's 1980 hit "All Out of Love." Not only is it a love song, but it's also incredibly recognizable. Likely within the song's first few opening notes, most people will spot it, knowing that one of the most beloved songs of all time has just started.

In a clip posted on YouTube, two incredibly talented individuals cover the beloved song. It's a fantastic cover that deserves to be listened to multiple times. It's far superior to the original. I know to some that may be borderline blasphemous, but it's my opinion, and I'm going to stick with it.

1 Corinthians 16:14 "Let all you do be done in love."

A stunning “Ain’t No Mount High Enough” cover wowed. These musicians turned in a world-class, jaw-dropping rendition of this beloved classic tune. Watch this short but delightful clip to listen to this fantastic cover of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” a song that is near and dear to the hearts of many.

Who doesn’t enjoy a good cover every now and then? No, I’m not talking about the ones that were sewn and knitted together, but those are also amazing, especially on a cold and chilly night. What I am talking about are those cherished, timeless tunes performed by musicians who did not originally write or record them.

Everyone loves hearing someone else’s interpretation of a classic, unless it’s awful and embarrassing. In that case, we’ll completely wipe it from our collective memory, never speak of it again and go about our lives as if it never happened. Thankfully, for the most part, that is not the case. Most musicians who are going to play someone else’s songs usually give those songs the time and care they deserve.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a handful of musicians performed “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” And it is absolutely fantastic! It’s a simply marvelous rendition of the song previously performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. You’ll likely find yourself dancing along and singing those iconic, memorable lyrics. It has one of the catchiest choruses of all time. It’s nearly physically impossible to listen to that song and not sing the chorus, at the very least.

“Ain’t no mountain high enough
Ain’t no valley low enough
Ain’t no river wide enough
To keep me from gettin’ to you, baby”

While I’m not the biggest fan of covers, this one is fantastic. You could easily listen to this one repeatedly. Some might even argue that it gives the original a run for its money.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Paul Simon’s classic “You Can Call Me Al” shone in an outstanding rendition. The talented group of musicians turned in a jaw-dropping, mesmerizing cover of the 1986 tune. Watch the short but most enjoyable clip to listen to this utterly delightful performance of “You Can Call Me Al.”

Paul Simon is an incredibly popular musician primarily known for his folk music from the 60s and 70s. “Bridge over Troubled Water,” “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Boxer” and “The Sound of Silence” are just a few of his biggest and most beloved songs. He is the kind of musician you know even if you aren’t aware that you do. He is responsible for some of the most iconic songs of all time.

Of course, all those tunes mentioned above are also ones with Art Garfunkel. But, as many musicians often do, they eventually went their separate ways, venturing out on their own. Paul continued making music, including the joyous, upbeat and incredibly catchy tune from 1986, “You Can Call Me Al.” Like many of Paul Simon’s tunes, this song does not get old. It can be listened to endlessly, and you’ll never tire of it.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a group of musicians performed Paul Simon’s beloved hit from the 1980s, which is absolutely fantastic. While it may not be Paul Simon singing those memorable and catchy lyrics, it’s the next best thing. Seriously, this cover is that good! Seconds into their performance, you’ll find yourself singing and dancing along.

“If you would be my bodyguard, I can be your long-lost pal
I can call you Betty
And Betty, when you call me, you can call me Al”

You sang along with the musicians, didn’t you? See, I told you and knew that you would. That song and their cover are too good not to!

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”

An extremely talented trio nails a Jo Dee Messina classic and gets a near-instant 4-Chair turn on The Voice—which rarely happens on the voice competition show. These performers know what they’re doing. Play the video to hear the outstanding performance. 

The country pop trio Dek of Hearts gave a performance full of heart and harmony. They impressed the judges and crowd so much with their cover that they started a dramatic fight among the judges. Each of them almost instantly slammed their buttons just seconds into the song, and Snoop Dogg was the first to praise the group.

Snoop, standing, said, “I couldn’t even sit down. I wanted to hee-haw and yee-yaw! Y’all gave me the country Holy Ghost. I need to know whats y’all name, where y’all from, and how long y’all been doing this.”

The band explained they’re based in Nashville and have been together for 14 months. 

The Voice only has one country singer judge, Reba McEntire, so all of the other judges knew it wouldn’t be likely that a country group would choose another judge to lead them through the rest of the competition.

Judge Niall Horan said, “I know it’s Reba, but please,” he said, gesturing to himself.

Reba interrupted, getting up to stand in front of Niall. “Okay, it’s my turn to talk. Ignore him, totally,” she joked, gesturing to Niall. “I love with all of my heart three-part harmony. It touched the core of my being. I can’t tell you how important this is to me for y’all to be on my team.” 

After Michael Bublé, Snoop, and all of the judges argued for Dek of Hearts to choose them, Reba asked the crowd who they should pick. The overwhelming response was “Reba!”

In the end, Dek of Heart’s lead, Emily, told them, “We are a country trio, but we’re also a country pop trio. So, it would mean the world to us… 1, 2, 3…  team Niall!”

Niall jumped in surprise as Reba pretended to faint, lying flat on the stage and pretending to sob. 

Despite the loss for the other judges, it’s clear that the performers were happy that they’d wowed everyone and left the stage with a very satisfied audience!

A singer stunned with his rendition of a Journey classic on The Voice, getting all four chairs to turn around for him. His outstanding rendition of the tune known and beloved by many is worth more than a few listens. Watch the short but delightful clip to listen to the young man's jaw-dropping musical performance.

Journey is undoubtedly one of the most beloved bands of all time. While not at the level of The Beatles or The Rolling Stones, they are still a band that produced several memorable tunes. Their songs have endured for decades, remaining popular despite the passage of time. That, of course, is how you can tell a classic from your average, everyday song that is remembered today but forgotten five minutes later.

While I will admit that Journey is a classic rock band that many people love and adore, I've never been a fan. My anti-Journey stance and opinion stem from their most recognizable song, "Don't Stop Believin'." It is so incredibly overplayed that it's impossible to get away from, with it constantly played on the radio and covered on shows like American Idol and America's Got Talent. 

Despite my aversion to and dislike of Journey, I can still admit and recognize when someone knocks one of their songs out of the park; that is precisely what one young man did during his audition on The Voice. Seconds after he began singing "Lights," Ralph had the judges frantically flipping their chairs around.

Ralph's vocal performance was jaw-droppingly stunning, literally music to the ears. He showcased his immense musical talent and will be someone to watch as this season progresses. He could very well be the person to take that top spot as the season comes to an end.

Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

A 19-year-old wowed with his “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” rendition on The Voice. The young man’s stunning vocals got two of the show’s four judges to flip their chairs around for him. Watch the short, but jaw-dropping clip to see and hear the outstanding audition that blew away Reba McEntire and Michael Bublé.

The Voice has to be the most challenging of the popular talent competition shows to get past the audition phase and make it onto the actual show. On American Idol and America’s Got Talent, the judges immediately greet those auditioning, have a quick back-and-forth and get to know them a little. Many of those auditioning have a sob story, which they tell the judges, and then go on to audition. We are all humans, and those tear-jerking stories will impact most people, even judges on a talent competition show.

However, on The Voice, the judges literally face away from the contestants as they enter the room and prepare to audition. The only thing that will cause any of the show’s four judges to turn around is the contestant’s vocal performance. That is precisely what happened during a clip posted on YouTube.

For his audition, 19-year-old Lucas Beltrán performed Lou Rawls’ “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine,” which was simply outstanding. The young man turned in a performance that would make anyone sit up and take notice, in this instance, it was Reba and Michael.

Lucas’ talent and his voice are beyond his young years. He has a voice and a sound that we don’t typically hear much of today. But the biggest surprise had to be that he is only 19 years old. He is only going to get better and better.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, sing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

A woman nailed a Tina Turner hit and got every coach to turn their chair around for her. Her beautiful voice and fantastic performance of “What’s Love Got to Do with It” literally caused the coaches to sit up and take notice. Watch the short but jaw-dropping clip to see and listen to her sing Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do with It” on The Voice.

Talent shows continue to be popular, pulling in sizable audiences every week. That must be the trend because why else would they stay on the air? Some of them, especially in the case of American Idol, have been on for decades and are still holding firm. Audiences must absolutely love watching people audition and show the judges and the world their musical gifts.

However, regarding those programs, The Voice has to be the most challenging, at least during the audition round. Unlike American Idol and America’s Got Talent, on The Voice, the judges are literally facing away from those hoping to score a spot on the show. The only way the judges are flipping their chairs around is for a voice that catches their ear, and for no other reason.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one young woman, Jazz McKenzie, caused all four judges to turn their chairs around for her quickly. She gave a jaw-dropping performance of Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” It was incredible, and trying to cover a Tina Turner song is never an easy task. But she did a fantastic job!

At some points during the woman’s audition, if you covered your eyes and listened to her perform, you would say that it was Tina herself singing. The young woman effortlessly hit high note after high note. With talent like that, she is likely to go far in the competition!

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”

Check out this 10-year-old guitar prodigy named Bay Melnick Virgolino rocking the stage at America’s Got Talent with his rendition of ‘Born To Be Wild’ by Steppenwolf! This epic performance proves that this kid was born to be a rock star! His enthusiasm and talent definitely impressed the judges as well as the audience.

‘Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Looking for adventure
In whatever comes our way’

Bay’s vocals and guitar playing are outstanding, and it is incredible to see such a young musician have such a great stage presence. You can tell he really enjoys being up on stage performing for people. He even shared that since his first show when he was 7 years old, he knew that he wanted to play and perform rock and roll for the rest of his life.

In addition to the standing ovation from the audience, Bay received high praise from people online who watched his AGT performance.

“So awesome! When he slid across the stage on to his knees and was smiling at the crowd, I swear, I saw a flash of Eddie Van Halen there. Best wishes young man,” comments one person on YouTube after watching the video.

“I keep watching this video and it never disappoints. If he can perform like this at 10, then imagine how he performs in the future. Keep it up, Bay!” writes another person online.

The judges were also very impressed with Bay and shared their thoughts after his performance.

“What are you?” says Sofía Vergara with a stunned look on her face. “It’s like you were born for this. Like I think you were born already being a mini rock star. And I feel like you can’t get enough of this when you’re up there. You don’t want it to stop, right?”

“You were amazing,” Howie Mandel says. “This was like a festival. It was like a kids festival. You’re amazing. You could tell he enjoys it. That’s what’s amazing about it. You were born to do this. Keep doing it and you will be happy. I love that you found your dream.”

Good luck to Bay on all his future rock star endeavors!

Check out this stunning rendition of the song ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ by The Beach Boys. The singers in the video are part of a band called REO Brothers, and they are from the Philippines. They are known for playing music from the 60s, like The Beatles and The Beach Boys, and they did an incredible job with this cover.

‘Wouldn't it be nice if we were older?
Then we wouldn't have to wait so long
And wouldn't it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong?’

The band members who make up REO Brothers are Reno, who plays drums and vocals, RJ, who plays lead guitar/vocals/keyboards, Raymart, who plays rhythm guitar and vocals, Ralph, who plays bass and vocals, and Roy Mark, who plays keyboards and vocals.

They are all so talented and have a great blend of harmonies and vocal sound. Brian Wilson would definitely be very impressed with this rendition of ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ from the REO Brothers!

Many people online also shared their thoughts on the band’s performance.

“Wow! Incredible cover of this classic Beach Boys song. The Reo Bros are the best!” one person comments on YouTube after watching the video.

“I love social media for this reason – seeing talented musicians from all over the world and singers that we would otherwise never have heard of,” writes another person online.

The REO Brothers have traveled around a bit, sharing their music with others. In 2015, the band was invited to perform in the annual BEATLE-week Festival at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, where the Beatles used to play during their early years. Then, in 2019, the band performed in different cities in Australia. For the past three years, the REO Brothers have had back-to-back concerts in different states around America and Canada.

We hope that you enjoyed listening to this rendition of ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ today!

A band of incredibly talented musicians turned in a stunning rendition of Kenny Loggins’ classic “Footloose.” This is one cover that you’ll want to listen to repeatedly. Watch the short but thoroughly enjoyable clip to listen to this band’s delightful cover of the beloved tune, “Footloose.”

Some songs, no matter when you hear them, will always put you in a better mood. Whether it’s the song’s melody, lyrics or because of a particular memory we’ve attached to it, we can’t listen to them and not walk away in an improved state of mind. You know precisely the kind of song I’m talking about, too. Likely, you could easily name 10 or so off the top of your head if asked to do so.

It should come as no surprise that most of these special, mood-improving and mood-enhancing tunes are peppy, upbeat and unbelievably catchy. The energy in those songs is infectious and will make you feel like you can accomplish anything. Who is going to listen to a depressing ballad about the hurt and dangers associated with love when they want something to pump them up? The answer, of course, is no one.

Kenny Loggins’ 1984 classic “Footloose” is and forever will be a tune that makes everyone who hears it feel much better. The music is so upbeat and energetic. It’s simply an undeniably fun song that puts a smile on faces! In a clip posted on YouTube, a band, The Feelgood Orchestra (told you “Footloose” is a tune that improves moods), performed the song, much to the enjoyment of anyone who happens to hear their cover.

“So now I gotta cut loose
Footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise”

Sure, the lyrics aren’t the deepest, most meaningful in the world, but who cares? Music is about how it makes you feel, and “Footloose” is a tune that will always improve your mood, and make you feel better. 

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Check out this excellent rendition of the song ‘Viva La Vida’ performed by the group Life in 3D. The singers are all siblings named Daylon, Daura, and Devon. They all have amazing voices and use their God-given talents to bring hope and encouragement to others through song. And what a fantastic job they did on their rendition of this song by Coldplay!

‘I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own’

Daylon, Daura, and Devon are from Tempe, AZ. In this music video, they can be seen walking around town singing out beautiful harmonies that blend so well together! It is clear to see that this sibling trio loves to make music with one another.

“The vocal ranges, the impeccable harmonies, the sweetness, the innocence, the raw talent that you each embody is Inspiring and deeply nourishing to all hear and see you. If it’s even possible, you just keep getting better and better,” comments one person on YouTube after watching the music video.

“I’ve listened to the original Coldplay version many times, but you three sent chills up my spine and I could feel the words in my soul as you sang them,” writes another person online.

When it comes to the background of Life in 3D, the siblings share on their website how their group came to be and how it was their parents who encouraged them to use their voices to encourage others.

“We got our first microphone in December 2021,” they share. “With no experience, we learned how to arrange three-part harmony and use a camera to record our cover songs.  Everything was homemade…but what started as just music for family and friends soon grew to an audience of over 1 million followers.  We never dreamed our music would be loved by so many, and it’s been incredible to become part of a community that’s connected through the gift of music. So life together became music. It became more than just our harmonies. It encompassed the way we interacted with each other– the way we laughed, argued, and even cleaned the kitchen together. It seemed as if our relationship deepened our experiences into a rich and vibrant lifestyle. A life in 3D.”

We hope that you enjoyed watching Life in 3D perform ‘Viva La Vida’ today!
 

The song "September" has received a stunning piano instrumental cover. This rendition of the beloved tune from the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire is one you will want to listen to repeatedly. Watch the short but thoroughly enjoyable clip to hear this delightful cover rendition of "September."

Some songs are so good that you will inevitably find yourself singing and dancing along to them regardless of where or when you hear them; doing otherwise would be just wrong. They are so incredibly catchy and upbeat that it's nearly physically impossible to ignore these tunes. You know exactly what type of songs I'm talking about. They span generations, and everyone somehow knows all the lyrics, regardless of the listener's age.

Perhaps it's because disco was such a popular genre, but it seems that many of these songs come from the 1970s. There's Wild Cherry's "Play that Funky Music," "Get Down Tonight" by KC and the Sunshine Band and anything by ABBA and The Bee Gees. Even those who aren't disco fans will have to agree that those are some absolute classics.

However, the most memorable, beloved song from that era is Earth, Wind & Fire's "September." If that song does not immediately put you in a better mood, I'm not sure any song will. It's impossible to listen to and not sing along. In a clip posted on YouTube, a pianist performs "September," complete with spellbinding, captivating graphics that fall toward the keys.

This version is an absolute delight. It matters not that none of those iconic lyrics are uttered throughout the clip. That's because, as you listen to this instrumental cover, you will likely add those lyrics yourself, especially that fantastic, earworm of a chorus.

It doesn't matter the month, Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" is always a joy to hear!

Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual song, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

A family band delivered a funky throwback with their rendition of a Wild Cherry classic. The family of talented musicians will have you singing and dancing along with their delightful cover of "Play that Funky Music."  Watch the short but thoroughly enjoyable clip to listen to and see the Clark family perform "Play the Funky Music" by Wild Cherry.

While some may not appreciate or even enjoy musicians playing the songs of others, I've got some bad news for those individuals. Covers are here to stay, and there is likely nothing that can be done about it. That's a practice that is likely as old as music itself, so to think that anything would be changing in the immediate future on that front would be incredibly incorrect.

It's understandable why some people may not like covers. They are not all created equally. Some musicians should not touch some tunes, especially if all they are going to do is ruin them. No one wants that. But when covers are done right, they are super enjoyable, and on very rare occasions, even better than the original.

In a clip posted on YouTube, the Clark family covers Wild Cherry's "Play that Funky Music." I'm not saying their version is better than the original from the 1970s, but theirs is still pretty darn good. You will want to watch and listen to this family demonstrate their jaw-dropping musical talent. The young man's guitar solo about halfway through the clip is awe-inspiring.

Like every other song they cover, this performance is an absolute joy, and they will have you singing right along. How could you not sing along to those memorable, iconic lyrics?

"Yeah, they were dancing and moving
And moving to the grooving
And just when it hit me
Somebody turned around and shouted…play that funky music, white boy"

Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

Young musicians nail Fleetwood Mac's “Landslide” in a new video on YouTube. It’s wonderful to see youth enjoying an old song. Watch the video to enjoy it. 

The group has seven members: two female vocalists, a drummer, three guitarists, and a pianist. All of them are quite young and oh so talented. The singers sound so good together as they harmonize in the song. Harmonization isn’t something you usually hear in a “Landslide” cover, but it’s a very nice addition. 

Some of the lyrics of “Landslide” are: 

Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?

The song is all about maturity, growth, and life’s transitions. It is beautiful and very poetic. 

It’s not a song you’d expect to hear kids singing, but it sounds incredible to hear the young talent at work. It is a wonderful tribute to Fleetwood Mac, whom I’m sure would agree if they heard it. While some versions of this song sound slow and mournful, the children make this cover sound more hopeful and bright, while still keeping all of the traditional elements of the song intact. 

They do a great job with their instrumental arrangement. You can tell that they have a lot of respect for the original song through their performance. They all put in a great deal of emotion and skill. And the group’s main vocalist, Hope, is a perfect match for Stevie Nicks. 

Their performance almost feels like a bridge between generations. It simultaneously feels nostalgic and new. It is proof that great music isn’t what’s playing on the radio. Sometimes you’ve got to pull up YouTube and click on a video like this to find it, being sung by young, promising voices.

Foreigner’s “I Want to Know What Love Is” gets a unique reggaeton twist in a new cover by Robyn Adele Anderson. It sounds so simply stunning. Play the video to hear it for yourself!

Robyn completely mellows out the song in this cover. It sounds wholly reggaeton with sax, tuba, cello, piano, and drum sounds. Robyn and her band take it from an '80s soft rock pop song to a song that you might hear at a classy but peppy restaurant. Her version makes you want to get up and take a swing around the room with your partner. 

Robyn gives the song a whole new tone. It sounds more confident than confused, unlike Foreigner’s version. 

Foreigner released the song in 1984. It has been listened to hundreds of thousands of times since then and has been featured in many movies, including “Rock of Ages” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks.” 

Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones wrote the song. “‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ started off on more of a personal level,” Mick said. “I’d been through a lot of relationships that eventually failed, and still searching for something that could really endure. And that sort of took [on] a life of its own as well. It became more of a universal feeling.” 

The song speaks about being familiar with love but not really knowing what it is. The singer has a longing to feel it. Some of the song’s lyrics are: 

This mountain, I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders
Through the clouds, I see love shine
Keeps me warm as life grows colder

The song may take you back to the 80s when you listen to it, but it’s more likely to take you back to that emotion that so many of us have felt while struggling in a relationship… wondering if love is real.