Mark my words America: This guy is going to make it big very very soon!

Omg u know its old because he says 'Myspace it'

"I sort of...you know.." yep darren we totally understand

Man. I was five in November 2007; and now I'm sad that I'm not older so I could have appreciated Criss' beautiful talent when this was first uploaded.

Little did he know, that once he would be a co-writer of a Disney song. Congratulations Darren!

This is hands-down my favorite Darren: not Blaine, not Harry, not Broadway... Just Darren and Disney.

This guy just won a Golden Globe. Had to revisit

It's 2023, and I was at his concert at the London Palladium. The joy I felt when he played this same song - not much changed since he uploaded it to youtube 16 years ago!

he is the cutest thing on earth

"In the muggle world, I’m just a…I’m something called a douchebag. I play guitar when everybody just wants to hang out, and I make weird covers of Disney songs…who does that? See, muggles hate that shit. To them I’m just a douchebag. I’m like Jesse McCartney. I’m Jesse McCartney’s douche."

"why not re-watch this?" i ask myself i am now in tears i know now why i should re-watch this

I found this cover on the fifteenth of November 2007, and back then I had no idea what kind of influence this man would have on me. I loved his voice, his hair, and just the atmosphere about him... thank you for six and a half amazing years, Darren. You'll always mean the world to me. ♡

Always awesome to see that people still watch these videos of him.

Can I just say how fucking talented he is? I'm learning his version of this song on the guitar and it's so fun, but you can only get so far by strumming along to the video. Watch his hands. He's throwing little grace notes in. He's strumming 32nd notes. He's doing little bass runs WHILE STRUMMING WITH A PICK, and not to mention the muting, and the key change and the little riff at the end... If I ever get half as good as him, I'll be completely satisfied with my life.

I wish we could hear his voice better, the gutiar really drowns him out. But I love Darren's Disney covers!! and I secretly love how messy his room is, IDK why but I really love that its not perfect everything in its place!!

when I first heard your voice, you were 21 years old. I was 11, and going through one of the hardest times in my life. since the 15th of November 2007 you've inspired me, been my rock through the bad times and helped me become the stronger, more confident person I am today. when I first saw this cover I had no idea the impact you'd have on my life; I look back and wonder where I'd be if I'd scrolled past this video and it makes me so grateful that I didn't because you mean the world to me. thank you for everything, you amazing man, and happy birthday ♥♥

13 years later, it’s a beautiful, crisp spring morning and this is my jam going down the road to work. Love the “what’s a fire” part the best of this genius arrangement!

Darren Criss is so unbelievably talented. His guitar playing is amazing and his voice is so nice. I love how instead of focusing on things like vibrato in his singing, he puts emotion and feeling into his singing. It's great that he's starting to get the recognition he deserves for his immense talent.

One of my favourite things about Darren's music (other than the music itself, he really is brilliant) is that when he covers a song he doesn't change the gendered words. I wish more people were confident enough to do that. I've got no problem with singing the male parts of songs, they're usually more in my range anyways!

Glad I'm not the only one who had to come back to this video just to say: and now he's a *freaking Emmy winner you guys!!!* :'''D

And now he's playing prince Eric

Man I remember watching this video about 7 years ago and falling in love with this version! I subscribed and I was an instant fan!! Then when I saw him on the second season of glee I literally screamed!!!!!! I am soooooo happy that he made it!! He deserves it!

I love how he takes these songs and completely turns them into something of his own. And the fact that he isn't afraid of what people think of him singing Disney songs is amazing as well

our little goober is all grown up and world famous now ^_^'

Why am I just now seeing this, 7 years late? Love it!

DARREN CRISS YOU ABSOLUTELY PERFECT HUMAN BEING AND OMG YOUR HAIR IS SO FRICKIN CUTEEEEE

PRINCE ERIC MATERIAL, FOR REAL NOW! babe

Been a dedicated fan for 4 AMAZING years!!!! You are my idol and inspiration and to see how you have grown and achieved! ITS AMAZING! MUCH LOVE!

Darren Criss + Disney? JUST MADE MY NIGHT :)

Awwwwwwww he's so smallll!!!

I just come here to watch....and sob, because I am so proud of this man. His dreams came true, but he's still this adorkable guy who sings Disney covers. Because Disney's awesome, and so is he. Love you Darren :)

12 years later and he won a Tony award and had been nominated for a Golden Globe. He's come so far and accomplished so much and I couldn't be more more proud and happy for him.

After to see Glee, versace and Hollywood.. this is the best perfomance of the guy... love his Engagement...

OMG I'm fucking crying! THIS is my childhood and Darren brings it back in the most amazing way! I can't.

I wonder if it ever crossed his mind that one day he'd be a "part of the Hollywood Bowl world." So many blessings for this talented young man !

Saw him in Houston on his solo tour last night, rewatching this right now, I'm crying. Darren, baby, I'm so proud.

The beginning ;)

I love how old school his videos are

Been a fan for 3 years now. So proud of how far you have come Darren. No matter what happens I will always support you. I love you.

5 years later and he's still the same Disney-singing, Hanson-loving, music freak he was back then. He hasn't changed, only become a better man from his role on Glee. He's the best thing about that show and I know he's only gonna get bigger with each new role he plays or song he sings.

I LOVE YOU HARRY FREAKIN POTTER/BLAINE/SONGWRITER/SINGER EXTRORDINAIRE/JUST THE AMAZING DARREN....you are totally awesome!

I would love that Glee allows Darren to do a cover of this song in the show... To show his "journey" in some way...

i love this boy. he knows every single word to all the disney songs but forgets the words to the songs he writes.

Dear Haters, Darren is one of the most talented and determined people I've ever seen. Look at the amount of energy he has. He's come so far. Please if you don't have anything nice to say, then just zip it.

When I heard he was going to be Eric I was strangely happy for him xD Here's hoping Disney are watching and thinking of him for a live adaptation!

Your version is better. It has more life to it. Please don't ever stop making music.

he was my idol since this video. this video changed everything, my life, and my point of view of the world...and i am so proud of darren for all he's done. i've been with him though everything and i love him so much, he's everything to me

been his fan since avpm ill admit i havent kept up with his hollywood career but boy am i stoked for his success!

His curly hair

Gosh this was 7 years ago! Talent can only get better.. If he did this now I bet it would be 3x better than this!

Don't even know how many times I have watched this. Darren is beautiful.

This is the perfect original Darren who we all fell in love with. He's still perfect even then

Oohhhh. This is why people love him so much. Ok, I get it now. lol

Now we're all like "Myspace ehehehehe!", watch what happens in 10 years. You'll end up seeing this video some day thinking "KZfaq?! Retro af!"

I love him so much. I NEED A DARREN CRISS CD!!!!!!!!! I wanna listen to him sing all day.

Going back and watching these videos makes me remember that Darren is a human. I don't know how it's possible, but he is. I honestly believe that there isn't another human being out there that deserves fame more than he does, because he didn't become some snotty rich guy. In fact, he used fame to volunteer and to help people.He's still the same geeky guy that plays Disney covers, but that just makes him even more perfect. So Darren, give yourself a pat on the back. You succeded.

Many have said it before, but really how can anyone be so perfect? Beautiful, so so talented, humble, funny, sexy, and super nice too. Sigh.....

This straight up just made my day. You are fabulous.

Is it even possible to watch this video and NOT fall head over heels in love with this man? I mean... That adorable little goober.

Just saw him at the Fillmore in San Francisco two nights ago.. And now looking back on this makes me want to cry. He's grown up so much, and I'm so proud of him and how far he's come. So proud of you Darren, and I'm so proud to call you my hero!!!!!

Love this ❤

can i be part of your world darren?

OH MY GOD! Just when you think Darren Criss can't get any more perfect, he defies logic and DOES! Incredible!

I can never watch one of these videos without crying because I'm so proud. Nearly 5 years later and he's a regular on one of the most popular TV shows in the world, signed to Sony Records and is 3rd Sexiest Man Alive according to the 2011 People's Magazine. He's done all this and is still singing songs like this at his concerts, showing that he doesn't care about the fame, he'll never let it get to his head. This is why Darren is my idol.

amazing darren!!!!!

You know how some male singers will change the gender of the character in a song to match their own? I HATE it when they do that. I don't know if they aren't confident enough in their masculinity to call themselves a "girl" or if they are doing it because they can only relate to the song if it's about themselves. But I just have to say, I love that Darren Criss never changed the lyrics and sang these songs in such a unique way, presenting them with the right emotion.

Happy birthday Darren, youve come unbelievably far since starkid and you really, truly deserve it. I can't describe how much of an inspiration you are to me and to so many other people, so thank you for being the wonderful person you are!

Found this before I ever watched Glee, before AVMP/AVPS, and loved this boy since, and he is why I watched Glee for the first time...And am now addicted!!!!! And AVMP/S...Watch it all the time

hahahah you can tell it's old because he said MySpace

This video is officially a teenager now (13 years old)

His voice is so AWESOME! Words can't describe him!

Right when I thought he couldn't be anymore perfect... I discovered his Disney covers!!!!!!!!!!! TEAM STARKID FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my god, his face looks just like Beau Bokan!

I miss the long hair

Still amazed! Wish Darren teach me play that amazing song. Hope never get lost!

been there since the beginning and I'll always be there for him. Love you Darren!

OMG he said myspace bahahahaha

His adorable little way with words 😊

his voice is and was so beautiful . I don't know many people , and also famous that can sing so good live ! I love his hairrrr !!

Happy Birthday Darren!! You've done tons of amazing things last year. And I am pretty sure you will keep the good things going this year and next year and the very next year and so on... You are perfect to us fans. Thanks for being part of our world.

I have loved this for years. Darren you are an inspiration!

i just watched A Little Mermaid. This is an amazing cover. I LOVE DARREN!!! AND I ALSO LOVE HIS HAIR!!!!

It's been 5 years since this...I can't explain how proud I am3 thank you Darren

Go, he's great...i was looking away when he started singing and i just looked at the screen wide eyed!!! I love him!!=)

This kills me each time...WHY DO I KEEP COMING BACK...it's too perfect.

Darren if only you had know where you'd be in the next few years, but that's what made you amazing. Not knowing.Now look where you are. Your talent has more than doubled and your humility tripled. So proud of you, my little hobbit.

when my day is going horrible i just come here and listen to him. i love you darren

Absolutely in love with this rendition...also, I doubt Darren has the time to check these video comments anymore, but in case he does...HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARREN!!! I hope you have a Beautiful day!!!!

I miss when Darren did this. He's fantastic when he does not only covers but his songs as well. I really hope for another "glee original" song again, and it be made by Darren.

It's so amazing to find that his voice was just as beautiful five years ago as it today.

I've been a fan of darren since a very potter musical in 2009... i still come back every once in a while to reminisce - please never take this channel down!

I will never tire of listening your Disney covers. Especially this song. I love it. 💕 Someone in 2020? Ggg.

OH EM FREAKING GOD!!!!!!! I love the assassination of gianni versace!!! And ended up stumbling upon this!!! I love it!!!

Also, literally only Darren would think to add a Dadd4 chord to a song he's adapting for the guitar. Musical genius, ladies and gents. Bravo ♡

Whenever I'm sad, upset or feeling down I always watch a video of Darren or listen to a song of his and I'm feeling so much better afterwards.

how. HOW can you go from making disney covers in your bedroom to being on one of the most popular tv shows on right now in less than four years? darren criss, you are a legend.

I'm addicted to how good his guitar playing is. Mixes so well with his voice

It's crazy to think that THIS Darren, right here, had NO IDEA just how big he would become. From this, to that boy with glasses sitting center stage on a suitcase, to a Warbler. It's crazy to see how far he's come.

This is by far one of my favorite songs he has song. Right above teenage dream.

my mom saw me watching this and she was like why r u giggling like a crazy person my awenser was because i thought darren couldnt be anymore perfect but he is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!