He "drives" wright in to your soul, body and ❤️ Iam Tonghi I'm 63 you made me cry. I never heard somebody sing so beautifull and deeply touching like you do in my life!!! And you are also a beautifull loving person!! Of course you're daddy is proud!!! Maybe even angels can sing like this.....

There is perfection and then we have Mr Iam Tongi. Truly believe Simon and Garfunkle are in envy, wishing this is how they song this.

I can hear him sing all day long. Its soft, sweet, bittersweet..this guy is tremendous! I want a cd of anything Iam records.

please record this song!! I must have it!!!!!!!! Iam, your voice......speaks to my soul!!!

Iam, I Love you SO much. You have brought tears and smiles to so many people. You ' WILL ' be successful no matter what happens on Idol. Thank you so much and may GOD bless you, your family, and your future. Roger Crowder in Burnet, Texas

I am stuck! Nothing else matters as long as this plays. It's just silence and I'm at peace

Close your eyes and listen to this voice 👌❤️

I would be thrilled if he won! I will purchase whatever music he creates.

He takes your soul to a musical journey and never brings it back

OMG he's voice is so beautiful. Heaven heaven sent. Just raw talent. I get goosebumps just listening to him. He sings from his heart. What passion he has he has my vote

I like how he changes the cadence in such a subtle and smooth manner, like when he says "cobbelSTONE"

His Daddy with him and his voice and he has a voice of an angel!

Everytime.he sings I almost cried...full of souls...

His voice gives me goosebumps.

His voice is a true comfort but yet slightly unpredictable in a beautiful way.incredible voice.

Awww i just like him, he's not over the top, just simple and beautiful

He is absolutely a Mega talent. He moves your soul when he sings.❤❤

This young man is exactly what this country needs. After losing his father & promising to use that guitar in every performance, he absolutely rose to the occasion. Proud of you Iam and thank you for repping Federal Way HS the way you have. Go Eagles!

I think Paul would be proud! Absolutely amazing.

I cry every time I listen to this song.

You are killing me man!! Your dad taught you really well!! 🙏🥲

Just WOW🎉..shout out to Paul Simon..everlasting lyrics!

The presence of pure emotion in this young man's voice and his ability to bring forth tears is astounding!

When he performs last, once he performs we instantly forget everything that came before him.

He won me totally over on this performance!

Love Iam Tongi ❤ Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

I think everyone sees the magical connection between Iam & his daddy 🤍 I also see it from his mama’s point of view. I think having a boy of my own makes me see even grown men differently - they were and always will be someone’s baby. Well done Iam & great job mamma & dad ❤

IAM... your soul says it all,when u r born with a talent like this it will continue further than u will ever know,bless u sweet boy and dont ever give up❤❤

I love that guy so real cant wait to go to Hawaii to see him my friend he was the winner of all ge deserved it all and more

It's been over 40 years since a voice has moved me like this...deep from the soul....an art that was forgotten

I’m hoping he’ll sing this song again without showing the judges talking. Maybe in the finale. ❤

Thanks for posting this with no interview. Beautiful song and he does such a great job with it.

The nuances and range of Iam is out of this world beautiful...I would like to hear him sing and a bagpipe playing...should be magical.

One of best cover indeed. The slight reggae and a bit of Rnb, oh 👏

What a touching rendition. His voice is magnificent and so, so touching. What a special young man. ❤

Voice like gold your dad is so proud

I cant stop listening to him, he is really "heartbreaking also medicine at the same time"

Such a talented young man, a pleasure to listen to him.

This just proves my statement. You don't Hear the Emotion in his voice You FEEL IT.

Winner!!!!!

He doesn’t just sing you feel his vibration of emotions go through your body hearing his voice ! I really hope this young man goes far!!!!

That voice BEAUTIFUL

Hauntingly Beautiful! Proud of You TokoUso!

I love u Iam Tongi u really make my heart and soul cry,GOD BLESS YOU

He always sing with full of heart...I love his voice

I'm simply an enjoyer alright, I love the interview, I know Iam's story, I'm moved, and this song man, I wanna enjoy it fully.

Love love love hearing him sing this song...has a beautiful voice...want to hear him sing full version of this song...I hope fame doesn't change him

Thx, was looking for a version without the speech in between ...

I love this song so much and his version is just amazing 🥰 So happy that he won American Idol, he sings from his heart 🥰🥰

I keep coming back to this. My body still gets goosebumps

Timeless rendition of this song. I'm so glad he won American Idol. Absolutely deserves it.

Simply beautiful! Mahalo, Iam- you rock!!

Mate What a Voice. Your DAD will be Proud

Told you brother. I knew you'd win. Best luck to you. Keep living and cherishing your dad's life too. Bye, for now. Thank you so much for your music.

Let’s go braddah 🤙🏾.

he has this incredibly sweet voice (and his soft Hawaiian accent brings back memories of when I was a student at U Hawaii)..

Iam's singing soothes my soul.

IAM you are the best Looking at your mum in the audience she is very proud of ya

He has a beautiful and pleasant tone

This is not only music or a song!! It’s the music with it’s heart ♥ And the voice makes me cry...

Looking forward to a lifetime of entertainment from this man 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

Good evening, gentleman, your music is very beautiful, I really like it, a big hug from a distance, from Holguin, Cuba.

Good job Tongy bravo.

A guy so deserving of his win congratulations Iam 💗

He gave me goosebumps.

I love his cover so much i wish he would sing the full song 😢

American idol right there❤❤❤

My favorite performance of his so far. His voice is mesmerizing! ❤

Teary eyed.. it's soul touching 😢 you're an Idol already in my book 🤗

His dad looking down with a smile RIP pops ur son is a star

Hi Iam Tongi ! I do like your voice.

Wow. What a voice. Greetings from Holland IAM. Really great

Love this song and absolutely enjoy Iam's version. Reminds me of my childhood, listening to these easy listening classics. My heart is filled with love and joy listening to him sing any song. Iam has a God given talent and we are so blessed to experience it. Thank you Jackson for this video.

Iam’s performances have me hooked from the very first note he sings. Even better, he does it without having to resort to fancy vocal gymnastics. That’s how you know he’s an excellent storyteller. To have that gift at his age is definitely something special.

There is perfection and then we have Mr Iam Tongi

Just Became My Favorite Song

Beautiful rendition, perfect in every way!💕

Ultimate performer!

❤ our hawaiian islands is full of local talent....check out more of our beautiful voices....Josh tatofi is the guy with the glasses....

Thank you for this!

I'm surely that even your dad in the other side is so proud of you keep it up your good work my man

My favourite from iam tongi, sung with all the feelings that touch your soul❤

The medicine man

Wow! I'm speechless. I love it!

So beautiful ❤❤❤

OMG makes me chill.

Got goose bumps on this song!!! His so good!

I would love to see you do a reaction to his original song Dreams. Beautiful song he wrote for his Sister’s wedding.

How this is better than the original, blows my mind.

Yeah I can't stop listening ❤

Fantastic!!❤❤

Oh my gosh, every time I hear Iam sing this song I get chills. Absolutely beautiful

He does a very good version of this song. As mentioned, Hawaii is blessed with so many talented singers. I have heard several versions of The Sound of Silence on BGT among others since Disturbed did their version that is simply mind blowing. Even Paul Simon loved it and he never likes covers of his music.

THE BEST❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

I want to hear his beautiful arrangement in its entirety Sound of Silence!!!!

He’s great plus he’s a nice guy

God bless you, sir. Thank you.

Love this versions

Outstanding❤

This makes me sad in the best way lol...Amazing version ❤❤