14 years and it is still one of the most memorable auditions to me.

2021 and come back to this every year. The best audition of all time!

This remains to this day, one of the best auditions I've ever seen. I always come back to this video. Incredible talent.

2020 and im still watching this

Why did I come back to this? It’s not saved. He pops up in my mind every once in awhile over the years. There’s gotta be a reason. Cause I’m not the only one.

15 years later and this still gives me goosebumps.

10yrs yet still remembering this song

"ma'am i am tonight" gets me chills everytime!

2022 and this still speaks to me. Eli sang this song as if it were his own.

I love how at 3:18 he takes a couple of seconds to soak in and savor the crowd's reaction.

I can't believe how long it's been since this aired on television. Wow. I still come here every now and then throughout the years and listen to this. So amazing. I don't often listen to this type of music but it's very hard to not appreciate the talent that Eli has. I absolutely love this.

I genuinely don't know what it is about this, but I still come back to it every so often after 12+ years, and it never loses quality. Whether it was the voice, persona, passion, whatever - there was just something on another level about this dude that I haven't heard since. Hope he's doing well and living the dream x

I remember when I first saw him on AGT he just blew me away. Every time I go back and watch this now I get chills every single time. Hope he's doing well.

the best version of 'Walking in Memphis' i have ever watched...he is full of talent

this is such a simple performance yet very moving - you can hear the optimism in his voice

I watch this whenever I need to smile.

12years and still can't get over this talent ❤️2020

Forever my favorite audition

Both Eli Mattson and Michael Grimm should be huge!

I agree w Sharon. The music industry is not always about the talent of the artists and it seems more and more it is about connections. This was a flawless and brilliant performance. Way to go Eli...

I always love to return to this particular video, simply because he has such a magnificent voice and stage presence. Few artists who appear on Britains or Americas Got talent have natural raw talent. Eli Mattson was a simply brilliant performer, a shame he did not win the competition but i bet he is making a living as a recording artist, talent like that is rare.

I love this guy. One word to describe this guy: gifted

This audition is testament to the integrity of an artist's soul. A true artist that takes a part from his inside and pours that over his performance. 2021 now, I'll come back to it as long as I live or as long as they don't bring down KZfaq.

I listen to this weekly. Over and over again. He has one of the best voices I have ever heard and can only hope to hear replace the auto tune on the radio. He is one of those people who doesn't need years of vocal coaching, a fancy routine or lit up stage to amaze an audience. Eli's voice is so captivating, not to mention his humility and adorable nature.

He so nailed this song! I will always remember Walking in Memphis as Eli's song!

This guy really went down in history,simply so pure and clean :')

I am still watching this in 2019

That voice is one of the most beautiful and heart-rending I have ever heard...

2:38 hit me like a punch to the chest. This is really what reality tv should be about. Truly talented people following their dreams, and being seen for who they are and what they can do. Eli, I hope you find all the happiness in the world, God bless.

awesome he deserved totally to win the whole thing.

THIS. This version by this guy in this moment is THE BEST version of these chords and these words... I have ever heard. 13+ years on and THIS is what I think of when I hear the word "Memphis".

I love how Sharon is nearly in tears in the end of the song i've had the pleasure to have met Eli on many occasions mostly because he is from around the area that I live in right now I can truly say that he is an amazing musician he is a very very nice guy he is very friendly very cool to talk to, He has really cool stories not only stories that he tells by word but also through his music . It's too bad that he doesn't really play anymore.

Eli, best version of this song, ever. Thank you

I'm still looking for his album... I'll continue to wait. I adore Eli so much. I really hope he made it.

This guy is the greatest person and greatest person , he is sining with such emotions! i cant stop pressing replay button!

that goosebumpy weird but happy feeling you get when you find videos like this...videos of people overcoming and achieving their dreams

Every time I hear this song, I am compelled to look and listen and watch Eli on AMT. He is a beautiful soul. His voice is so very emotive!

I love this guy! Still my favorite of all time! He is beyond talented. Where you at, Eli!?,

2023 I am here again Eli brother... you were flying on this day and I believe you're still flying today.

Where is Eli Today......I loved hearing him sing a play. I haven't watched this for years and still like it.

The best i have heard of this song!! WoW!!!!! What a singing!! What a voice!!!!!!!!!!

I love how his face lights up when he smiles.

Iconic song with his own spin on it. At first I warried about the pace, but man, he NAILED it and made it his own.

I keep coming back to listen to Eli. The best audition ever!

Who's watching this incredible talent while Corona's thirds wave is coming..

I feel every word he sings. Wow. Just wow.

watchin this in 2012...this was probably the best thing ive ever seen on america's got talent..i'll probably never forget it.

hey eli ,,,,, believe it when i say ,,, your mom is not the only one that gets moved ,, , i'm old ,, and haven't heard anything like that in yrs , ,, could listen to him for ever ,, brings back music to LISTEN to .

Why aren't people like he and Micheal Grimm signed? It's like this world doesn't want people with real talent.

Hell, my hairs were standing up through the whole thing. I wish I was this good.

I had tears listening to this song!!! He sings from his heart. You can feel his story in his voice.

2022. What happens at 2:39 is still the greatest stop-and-go I've ever heard. I come back to this masterpiece every year and I cry like a baby every time.

He's definitely one of those acts you look back in AGT past and remember how amazing he really was. He was one of the best singer's they'll ever see. He was also the only singer i ever really liked on this show and would have liked to have seen won. I can't ever get enough of this audition.

GOLDEN BUZZER ACT.

Eli, You are amazing. One of the best performers I've ever seen.

Special moment for the show, one of the best in my years of watching.

got to give him credit on a great cover

He is the 2nd person, told me the story beautifully after CHER about Walking In Memphis. From Original Singer to so many talents tried. But none is close to this 2 personal! EliMattson Good Luck & God Bless you man.. Forever Diva Cher.

Eli, Eli, Eli...Where are you man? You are so fabulous. Your fans are looking for you. You are such a great talent. I truly loved watching your journey on AGT.

That actually brought tears to my eyes. His voice is beyond beautiful!

Sharon Osborne should get him a performance gig on "The Talk" ~ one of the best talents to slip away after a talent program.

2019 someone ?

I lovvvvveeee this mans voice! I was touched the first time I wacthed it on t.v. and every single time I listen to him. He has an incredible voice. He is easy on the eyes too.

Eli Mattson, I hope you make it big, because if anyone should.....its you. God Bless you.

I sincerely hope he's been doing well.

Biggest robbery ever that he didn't win. My favorite ever.

I always check back on this guy to see what he is doing now. Such a great voice, I hope he has success in whatever life threw his way.

You never judge a person the way the look or what happened in their life. Those people show inspiration to others that make there life truthful and happy!!!

why does he look like a british Eminem XD

great act anybody notice at 3:53 guy says oh f**k you lol

gosh, THIS man has a voice like nobody else :) love to listen to him

Where are you, Eli? The world needs you!!

I bet this dude sings the shit outta creed

Fierce eyes, kinda like Eminems

It's been 11yrs but still amazing!!

Fantastic singer, moving story, and best of all he's modest. Modesty is a real virtue and is lost on too many people in the music industry today.

Sounds just like Scott Stapp from Creed

he face like eminem

had tears in my eyes watching and hearing the way he sings so good

I remember watching this when it premiered, and now its like what? 4 years later? i watch this video all the time and get chills every time.

Compare this type of music to the type of shit like niki minaj, one direction, justin bieber etc. He deserves to be more famous than all of them but no, we live in a new fucked up society that doesn't know what good quality music is.

At 3:52,someone says:"MOTHERFUCKER" :)))))))))))))))))))))

Amazing singer! I have been watching this video for so long now, but end up watching it again! AMAZING!

I come back to this in my favorites every now and then. Great vocal and presence. I wish something more had happened for you. Hope you are doing well.

It's Eminem

He rushed it. Credit due for his honesty

I understand this man, Eli, was seriously injured a few years ago and has put a halt to his music career. Even though this isn't my very first choice in music style, I have to be honest and say that I really do enjoy listening to him sing and perform. Not sure what it is, but it's like I feel he belongs to be there on stage entertaining. I believe Eli is genuine...what you see on stage is the real deal. I know that's what makes him happy... one hell of a performer and I wish him a full recovery. He deserves it.

2023 and i’m still coming back to listen 🤩

I hate that it's 240p!!!!

eminem?

his face is so expressive and he just delivers this so passionately. cant get over how humble he is as well inne precious c:

My favourite days in life, are the ones when this memory pops up

when i need cheering up. here i am. thank you for being my support for the last 15 years.

Can't believe it's been that long since this came out and I'll still never forget it

he looks like he's ready to cry the whole time. He's so great!

12 years later, one of my favorites 🖤 I don’t watch these shows anymore but I still come back to this one. ♥️

2023 here in Australia and have listened to this every year it's been on. Unbelievable

eli mattson, where ever your at now, hope you are making it big

After all this years ut still gets me. LOVE

I've seen a lot of auditions, but this is one of my favourites...