This is an anthem for anyone who loves being in their own skin

He is so right: "There's just one life, and there's no return and no deposit".

I am recovering from a nervous breakdown. This song means everything to me

18 people need to watch which button their pressing, they missed the Like! I've loved Mr Barrowman for a long time just for the fact he lives as he is and doesn't feel the need to change. Inspiring.

Wow. That's how this song should be sung, with all the anger, the power and the verve!

This man really knows how to sing, he gets into the song and understands it.

In every note there's a masterclass.

Sung by a man who walks the walk and talks the talk. Bravo John, you sing for us all!!! P.S. This is a stunning arrangement of this song.

My favorite performance of this song. John sang it for me and all of us, who have lived with the shame that was poured on us from truly ignorant people. No more ignorance, no more!

I absolutely LOVE your version of this wonderful song! I wish it would be available on spotify..

I started crying because he's so perfect....

Best version I've heard him do of this. Long live the captain!

This song brings tears to my eyes. Wish everyone felt this way. Just be yourself regardless of what you are

He's so amazing!!! Scott's a lucky freakin man!

@Rao16026 - He's been a leading man in the musical theatre world in the West End - UK primarily for over twenty years, but also on Broadway. He's not just "Captain Jack" in Torchwood, this guy is a multi-talented entertainer.

I am what I am I am my own special creation So come take a look Give me the hook or the ovation It's my world that I want to have a little pride in My world, and it's not a place I have to hide in Life's not worth a damn 'Till you can say "Hey World, I am what I am." I am what I am I don't want praise, I dont want pity I bang my own drum Some think it's noise I think its pretty And so what, if I love each sparkle and each bangle Why not try to see things from a different angle Your life is a sham 'Till you can shout out loud I am what I am I am what I am And what I am needs no excuses I deal my own deck Sometimes the aces, sometimes the deuces There's one life, and there's no return and no deposit; One life, so it's time to open up your closet Life's not worth a damn 'Till you can say "Hey world, I am what I am."

And here I am, smiling and smiling...feeling so good about my life...thank you, AGAIN, John for bringing this good mood to my life!

If there was ever a PERFECT performance of this song, this one is it. STUNNING!

Great performance, of anthem song. One life. No return. No deposit.

the best thing Ive seen on y-tube. more please.

I've watched several versions of this song, pero dito ako sa isang 'to naiyak. 😢🇵🇭

Holy shit the man has a fabulous voice and he can really project!

Okay. I'm real and honest enough to proudly admit: this guy took this song to be Powerful. It wasn't about He/She S*it. Bravo.BRAVO

I've seen this video a number of time over the past few years and used it to teach me how to sing it properly. I performed it at a stage musicals concert run by a new community theatre company a few weeks ago. I am fully straight but a couple of my gay friends in the audience said that I had them believing I was on their side.

The emotive power is so vocally thrilling to hear, listen & admire

I need to listen to this every day...it never fails to lift me up, and makes me want to stand up and LIVE my life. Thank you JB, for this incredible rendition.

Just so beautifully magnificent. I love John Barrowman. Tyler Lord Hamilton

wonderful, masterful, beautiful!

Oh My Gosh, how can one person have so much talent??? John barrowman is awesome, he is the true JB, not justin bieber! I love how he really mean every word he says!!!

Great singer!! great song!! luv him!! Is from La Cage Aux Folles

I love John singing...but this has got to be one of his VERY best!! Love this. He sings it with such authenticity.

Eat yer heart out Shirley Bassey... John Barrowman - this is perfection.....

I just stumbled on these John Barrowman performamces. He is fabulous in Spring Time For Hitler. I met him and we spoke briefly at a Starbucks in Earls Court years ago. A real stunner.

Great singing Barrowman....

He's just awesome. Wow can he sing.

John really knocked it out of the park!

This guy is my favorite person!

He's thee ulitmaate guuy!! He's a wonderful person, actor nd a greaat singer!! I wiish i couuld meet hiim!!

fabulous

John this is my song. You do it justice! Thank you for the hug! ❤️

This is the best version

I could watch this on repeat far too many times. He has sung this endlessly and I've seen him do it live but for me this is his (and for my money THE) definitive version. I love the uncomfortable, shameful beginning full of repression and intensity that builds into anger before finally exploding into joyous showmanship at the end. Simply perfect.

Wow, just wow, he can sing !

Literal goose bumps.

talent ! hes got it allright.good on him.

I've met him as well, and he was a complete sweetheart. People have bad days. Most people aren't expected to sign a bunch of things and take photos with fans even on their bad days.

I have a deep undying love for this man.

First time I've heard him sing!

I love your rendition, John. Brilliant stuff...

I love when he lets himself get in to it, full voice, full body. So spectacular to watch.

This is a good protest song, especially when sung with passion.

Love you John.Standing ovation,always!

of all the great performers who have done this song somehow i find his version the most pleasurable i don't know why

PHENOMENAL!!!

I must say this is a different version of John barrowman singing it to what i have seen before, and he is much better at it in this one than his other. I originally thought he was no good at it but after seeing him sing it this time, he was great!!!

This I consider the most touching and humane performance of this song. This made my heart ache, celebrate and embrace my own personal life. Thank You very much Mr John Barrowman!!!!!

Anyone else think the beginning was Eh? Douglas hodge made the beginning lyrics "I......am......what, I am..." very moving. This guy was truly amazing as he sang it and he owned it in the end! Bravo!

I love John Barrowman, can't get enough of him - love him in every role he has played and hope he has a very, very long and successful career.

This is very good, John does this very well. But anyone who truly loves this song needs to here Anthony Warlow's version. This song is on his 'Centre Stage' album. Anthony Warlow has an amazing tone, and beautiful expression, I give him 5 gold stars. Be sure to check him out, he is truly worth it, and I assure you, anyone who appriciates voices and music, will fall head over heels with Mr. Warlow.

I always love to hear John Barrowman sing, he always gives a wonderful performance. I really wish one day I would see him live.

this song so describes me and my life i may be difent and random but i love who i am and know one will change me ever

Saw him in la cage last week

Fabulous!

He really is a one man show! Love him =)

Beautiful

Gosh! His voice! I'm so glad that there are so many awesome out actors and singers!

I would say he is what he is and all that I could want in a man.

Oh, my God. I could practically /taste/ the emotion spilling from him in this one. I much prefer this performance to the one from The Sound of Musicals.

i love john barrowman:)

John, you are my sunshine.

Just, Wow! ❤

Love John!

Thank you.

His singing certainly knocked my socks off!!

I think, it's one of the best versions of this song. and, maybe, best John's performance at it! John is supereminent when he is on his game.

This song can relate to anybody who's ever felt different or out of place. A lot of people try to attach it purely to sexuality but truly this is just a lovely song about loving yourself, and deciding that nobody is going to change who you are, no matter what you are. Beautiful

i'm seeing him on thursday this week i cannot wait!!! he is so sexy and goodlooking; he can act, sing and entertain he must a be a god.

WE were soo fortunate last fall to catch John in LONDON performing at The Victoria in La Cage. It was amazing as he is. John Barrowman - beautiful voice - beautiful person inside and out!

C'est magnifique!!!!!!!!

John Barrowman is a really talented artist! And i do love this song! Thanks for this beautiful moment!

awesome performance

Beautiful and thank you!

GOD BLESS JOHN BARROWMAN!!!!!! Knowing I am on the same Team as Barrowman, how could I NOT be proud?? Thank you, John, for that.

bravo!.... 5 stars!

He puts so much emotion into his voice! I love him!!!

My absolute favorite rendition. Such a powerful performance.

AWESOME!!!

I know what i am. A bass, who can't sing this song,:( why must john barrowman be so damned amazing :D

ahhh i luv him so much, i wish tourchwood didnt end but there filming the second series in spring yey, i want 2 c him on stage thogh

If there was ever a notion to be celebrate, it’s that you are what you are 🌟😁

he is what he is

there is no bubble to burst, dear Bob, Mr Barrowman just happens the have an awesome voice and he really can do that, have you never seen him perform before?

That ... that left me breathless.

omg i luv him

One of the greatest torch songs ever written!!

his voice is so beautiful this is REAL talent he deserves the recognition

think I just fell in love lol

I saw this live last night, at La Cage Aux Folles it was absolutely fantastic!

i love this bloke. end of.

i just did a massive profomance infront of my entire school of a comedy act. and after i felt like i was on top of the world. that theres nothing i could tackle and then i read on facebook, someone commented on a status that i was shit. this song really sums up my feelings. but if i sang it now it would have a bunch of sobs in it.