I remember World Idol so clearly. Of course Kelly was going to win, she's astonishingly talented. And then this sweet, magical little man from Norway gets up to sing. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I remember voting for him and hoping people wouldn't be shallow - that their votes would be based on talent, not looks or geography. I was BEYOND THRILLED when Kurt won. Still my favourite male vocalist of all time.
@anettus2 жыл бұрын
Love from Norway to you 😊
@dkblack34612 жыл бұрын
@@anettus - And back to you! :)
@ekimandersom70532 жыл бұрын
Kelly since then only won cake eating contests
@Kigoz4Life2 жыл бұрын
@@ekimandersom7053 hahahaha
@GLBizzie2 жыл бұрын
@@ekimandersom7053 at least she is more famous INTERNATIONALLY and successful and still relevant. Kurt Who?
@offthedome1812 жыл бұрын
I love how he goes from a huge accent when speaking, to perfect english when singing.
@Maryangel2414 жыл бұрын
hahahahaha i just can't get over how excited the norwegian commentators are XD
@chao43648 жыл бұрын
Kurt Nilsen has been and still is one of the best loved artists in Norway , he never got an international career so no wonder you peeps outside Norway haven't heard anything from him...
@dumpdump43077 жыл бұрын
I know of him in England, but mind you England isn't that far away from you guys, he was a beautiful voice.
@clintonswan85287 жыл бұрын
Charlie Hoyas he is known in alaska
@jayceeg40045 жыл бұрын
He has been known here in Dallas, Texas since 2006 or so. He has a golden Country Music voice :)
@MadTracker5 жыл бұрын
He’s not well known here ...but I’m a fan from Houston Texas ;) so there you go
@malina12395 жыл бұрын
Charlie Hoyas he has been on tour in the us and played with willie Nelson ..
@shapeshifter29267 жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend. Never heard of him before. He sings it better than Bono!
@selualorenagarate57184 жыл бұрын
Yes he is and he is from my town Bergen 😍❣🤲
@mrlister20003 жыл бұрын
Anyone sings better than Bono.
@elseMa519411 ай бұрын
Sensational Outstanding voice ❤🤘🤘🎊
@OrangeTabbyCat4 ай бұрын
@@mrlister2000 Nope
@alecauntie10536 жыл бұрын
A voice like no other. As much as I think Kelly Clarkson is remarkable, I remember being blown away by his vocals.
@stingy1sam14 жыл бұрын
i think this was such a GREAT moment for idol, not only because Kurt won, but also because he proved that it doesn't matter what you look like or where your from, the people vote on voice! And Kurt deserved it hands down
@pamh1648 Жыл бұрын
Wow, so happy he won. I absolutely love his voice, one of my favourite singers ever.
@fraaasma6 жыл бұрын
Usa dosent win world idol, and world idol is never again
@Mudsville15 жыл бұрын
USA is 1st runner up, and we all know that the 1st runner up has an important role because if for any reason the winner cannot fulfill his or her duties as world idol, then the first runner up will take his/her place as world idol
@ltisenotem5 жыл бұрын
@@Mudsville1 2nd is a national embarrassment for "we're #1" America
@Mudsville15 жыл бұрын
@@ltisenotem then do something to get rid of the winner so that America Will become the world idol
@hansmarheim76205 жыл бұрын
But you can do something even better. You can stop killing planet earth and vote Tulsi Gabbard 2020. Love from Norway!
@myfindhorn25 жыл бұрын
The UK were the runner ups, god only knows were the USA were
@chrisbanach34257 жыл бұрын
sad to say, but if Kurt had the looks of a Justin Bieber he would've been world's most famous star and it kills me people are so shallow
@hqztonners7 жыл бұрын
Go ge a fucking life! Kurt is the best!!
@larrychatfield7 жыл бұрын
what this guy is saying is the guy with the obviously heavenly voice has had a mediocre career, because as expected, Simon Cowell said he's not pretty enough for the music industry. he said this many years ago, and unfortunately, he was correct
@Daisy-rx8jz7 жыл бұрын
I aree, but I am still happy he won!!!!
@theriza56387 жыл бұрын
I get your point and agree to some extent, but describing his career as mediocre isn't quite fair. He's grown to be one of the absolute biggest names in Nrwegian music. It might no be as international as some, but everything doesn't have to be US/UK/AUS based for it to matter.
@larrychatfield7 жыл бұрын
agreed totally, was more indicating if he was "prettier" he would be a MegaSuperStar
@Codywife19 жыл бұрын
He deserves to win he has an awesome range with his voice.Kurt your English is fantastic.
@Norwegian_Forest_Dragon11 жыл бұрын
I remember this so well. Kurt was amazing and I am very certain that because he won there hasn't been another World Idol. Kelly Clarkson was marketed like crazy back then and coming in second to a Norwegian plumber must've pissed off her management (i.e. Cowell) big time! But that's what you get for letting an audience vote... ;-)
@dkblack34612 жыл бұрын
That's a good point! World Idol was such a big deal at the time, I always wondered why they didn't have a second one. Kelly was definitely a shoo in to win, and Kurt's (well-deserved) win was so unexpected.
@JeantheSecond2 жыл бұрын
I remember Simon complaining like mad about it.
@GLBizzie2 жыл бұрын
But Kelly still had the better career and chooses when to sing or not by now a d going her Talkshow
@spannamatronic9 ай бұрын
This was a real victory for talent for the reasons you say - Cowell was so certain Kelly was winning this, in the same way that Will Young was the surprise winner over Gareth Gates. Sadly it doesn't happen very often anymore.
@marcpower41678 ай бұрын
Simon hated this because he thought too many of the international were trying to copy his style and that the competition took away from the accomplishments of the other 10 who didn't win.
@TheDDAnderson11 жыл бұрын
Couldn't be more proud of being a norwegian. Watching that direct live on my television, was destroying me completely. I don't have a single more word to tell!!
@StarOceanSora3608 жыл бұрын
without a doubt by far the most powerful vocalist in all idols series, world idol!
@Klubargutan Жыл бұрын
no, not the most powerful (especially compared to some subsequent ones), but he was great
@roseyrosey7395 ай бұрын
So happy he won.definately the best singer by far.go Kurt.
@waverave241244 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was a kid watching a few clips on TV of this and I see this guy who was told by one of the judge's that he looked like a Hobbit but had a such a powerful voice. If only I can find that clip somewhere in KZfaq. And later, I see this part that he won and his singing was literally out of this world!!! Made me appreciate that it's all about talent and how you work, whether your attractivr or not.
@TerjeSkuggen3 жыл бұрын
Here's the clip you searched for. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7uUp8iqrOC0kYk.html
@jesdes50038 ай бұрын
Nope! Its not all about talent. Its about having the X Factor and your marketability. But at the end of the day, it really depends on how the public will accept and support you.
@servant26078911 жыл бұрын
definitely one of the best voice I've ever heard. Still remember putting my ear on TV speaker just to hear his voice clearly that day.
@Sms6812 жыл бұрын
This dude is hands down THE BEST all around on any of these shows past and present.
@artsoundsgreatASMR4 жыл бұрын
I'm on a Kurt Nilsen youtube marathon. It makes me remember how i felt when he won. I had the biggest crush on him! ♥
@donnap56995 ай бұрын
I've been on a marathon for a while too 😂
@jomiiller6297 Жыл бұрын
As soon as I heard him sing I said he will win. Kurt is amazing
@JoanneLight9 жыл бұрын
My number one vocal recording to lift my spirits. Love Kurt's timbre.
@hannahticehurst21368 жыл бұрын
He has the best voice, love him to bits!
@TheOnkas3 жыл бұрын
still the best Voice of them all. dont care how he looks.. he is the Voice..
@sannihelanen5113 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this and I fell in love with Kurt 🥰 and I'm still loving his voice 😍
@LittleVicBV10 жыл бұрын
Tenk hvis vi måtte sendt Gaute..
@olanordmann12526 жыл бұрын
*LÆTTIS*
3 жыл бұрын
eller David
@abhiabhi34893 жыл бұрын
Finally got to see him again. Loved him. He was my favorite. Luv from India ♥
@meillaaa9114 жыл бұрын
you NEVER get enough of Kurt......he´s soo gorgeous:)
@vTv8536 жыл бұрын
So I have this recorded on VHS somewhere. Am from USA and never for a minute did I hate on this guy. He's fantastic and I was happy to see him win.
@MsCheresse7 жыл бұрын
Jeg får fortsatt frysninger av denne!(i still get chills!)
@nelsonfan2413 жыл бұрын
I am from America and wanted Kelly to win AMERICA IDOL when she was on there. BUT, I wanted Kurt to win World Idol. His voice is sooooooooo awesome. I love him. He had the best voice of all of them. Love him.
@FlydraJewel10 жыл бұрын
Most sexy voice I know. There are only a few, a FEW voices like his. This is a seldom phenomenon. Angel voice and devil voice at the same time. I love it so much.
@jayceeg40045 жыл бұрын
Another Norwegian with an incredible sexy voice is Alejandro Fuentes
@AnaraDamenova7 ай бұрын
This brought me to tears 😭 So happy for him
@dianetina3 жыл бұрын
When I first heard him sing on that program, I thought he had the most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard
@roeliethegoat5 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this on tv when I was quite young. I was introduced to Kurt Nilsen and kept following him ever since.
@Torebrumm10 жыл бұрын
Proud moment for our little country! Btw, look at Kelly's face! So mad lol
@mcs1981_10 жыл бұрын
Priceless :D
@Matt_Chalice9 жыл бұрын
Very well deserved, he out vocalises the rest by far
@martinmyhill46027 жыл бұрын
Ingrid Langeland far better version than U2 simply brilliant
@StevenEagleEagleman6 жыл бұрын
Yeah i know right, she really thought she'd win so did i but then came this guy and wow!
@RR-kb4uc6 жыл бұрын
Nah Kelly should've won
@cutiesusieq7413 Жыл бұрын
You deserve this title!!! Awesome!!!
@curlybop01 Жыл бұрын
Greatest singer of all time - my answer is always Kurt Nilsen
@hansmarheim76208 ай бұрын
Five minutes of glory. For eternity. Send this man into space. Hes a part of human heritage.
@LiamMJackson12 жыл бұрын
Can't speak for all of America, but this guy is brilliant. I'm a major fan. Texas, USA
@AntonioElfHumback10 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing voice
@supersebra14 жыл бұрын
The greatest moment in Norwegian TV history! hehe
@ahkkariq74062 ай бұрын
It was great, but Bobbysocks winning Eurovision must have been the greatest moment in Norwegian TV history. We were so used to "nul points" that winning was out of this world.
@ArchieMee7 жыл бұрын
Sings it better than Bono
@Mravilet184 жыл бұрын
Archie Mee +1000000
@fyrefli4109 Жыл бұрын
So somehow I am here and thinking "I don't remember this at all, and I love the NYD TV of an evening". I have just remembered why I don't remember watching it --- I was busy giving birth at the time of broadcast! 🤣
@TheColosiss6 ай бұрын
He earned it. He has a voice from beyond this world.
@Maryangel2414 жыл бұрын
@ThisIsNuckinFuts did you see her expression when she realised she didn't win? PRICELESS xD go kurt
@robinarton14 жыл бұрын
Kurt nielsen has a fenomenal voice !
@Ben1631713 жыл бұрын
Just look at him on stage, you can easily tell he having a great time :)
@hadiogassan3778 жыл бұрын
angel voice.....love u Kurt...from Indonesia
@TechniqueKnowledge13 жыл бұрын
It's great that he won, it shows that the contest wasn't corrupt...
@randiaulie83564 жыл бұрын
the first and only. Love Kurt From Norway
@donjefferson8025 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this whole competition back then. when I was back in high school and I was like wow this is a close call between Norway and the United States but I have to say Nelson killed it!! Still luv Kurt Nelson and Kelly Clarkson and Guy Sebastian and William Young!!!!!
@doloressroy3187 Жыл бұрын
He has an amazing voice !! and he's a cutie
@labbyluv12 жыл бұрын
I'm American bu I'm so glad Kurt won. He's easily the most talented.
@theinvid12 жыл бұрын
Despite being an American and Kelly being from my country...Kurt won me over...his voice is unexpectedly awesome!
@djbodyrawk2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful voice NOSTALGIA
@pghpriss14 жыл бұрын
@mina2402 I am American, but I so agree that Kurt is world class. When I saw the judges comments, my heart broke for him. They were so mean!!! He will be the one people remember long after Simon Cowell is out of the public eye. Go Kurt!!!
@WigWamaniac3 ай бұрын
That was an awesome evening here in Norway! 😁😁😁
@WolframTmnf13 жыл бұрын
Sick voice, totally unique!
@erintheresa24306 ай бұрын
Kelly should have him on her show! It would be great promotion for him and to show there is no hard feelings (Kelly really encouraged him to forge ahead despite all the negative comments about his looks).
@christinesalomonsson10828 жыл бұрын
And I'd never heard of him until now. Shame on me. Nowadays they are more focused on looks and stage appereance than a good singing voice.
@RoddyBezerra8 жыл бұрын
+Christine Salomonsson Now imagine me down here in Brasil, hehe.
@guymitchell35578 жыл бұрын
+Rodrigo Bezerra huehuehuehuehuehue
@markpadida38847 жыл бұрын
Feel you :'(
@heppolo6 жыл бұрын
He recently performed with KYGO in the Nobel Peace Prize Concert
@funnyhairymonkey11 жыл бұрын
One of the best voices I ever heard
@highpoint2212 жыл бұрын
Bono heard this and said "Damn. So that's how this song is supposed to sound."
@K0MTESSEN2 жыл бұрын
He is so freaking good. You go Kurt ❤️
@wheelman12365 жыл бұрын
his voice is so lovely
@Shagjaur11 жыл бұрын
BEST SINGER OF THE WORLD...!!!!!!!!
@xxmrnobodyxx65375 жыл бұрын
Hear him perform with Astrid S
@asmv200413 жыл бұрын
i love you kurt, you are the best! from Colombia to Norway, hoooorayy!
@Be1stkYourself12 жыл бұрын
He's not ugly at all. And is voice is amazing.
@Tripl33338 жыл бұрын
just pure .... talent
@richwhitelivesmatterforsureduh6 жыл бұрын
I love this guy so much ❤️
@gloriatmagno3 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful voice
@SeniorDigitalMarketing9 жыл бұрын
makes me realize how good and passionate BONO is.
@emmaorion2 жыл бұрын
en fåkkjngs rørlegger ifra Arna ! Dont stop beliving !!!
@Bak3dB3an12 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad this amazing dude won.
@Kashaslove11 жыл бұрын
He's so cute with that gap between his teeth! And what a voice!!
@BeenFoundMissing13 жыл бұрын
Imagine what it would've felt like to be singing right after you won the most popular singing competition in the world being showered by confetti.
@tishabyte10 жыл бұрын
Wow all the angry people in the comments. This guy has a fabulous voice and I am glad he won. I was never a fan of Kelly anyway.
@peterbateman80186 жыл бұрын
A face made for radio perhaps, but the voice of an angel. Congratulations Kurt.
@guyvak1512 жыл бұрын
Wow Goosbumps everywhere!!!
@g-mag.c.70112 жыл бұрын
I am glad Kurt won and I am from USA!
@TheyCallMePhilip14 жыл бұрын
What a voice!
@mafiablokes10 жыл бұрын
Idol isn't even an American show, it started in Britain as "pop idol", that's why Ant and Dec are presenting this, not Ryan Secres (or whatever his second name is)
@SentFromMyiPwn10 жыл бұрын
Pop Idol was in turn, a rip of Popstars, which started in New Zealand before going global in 1999.
@mafiablokes10 жыл бұрын
SentFromMyiPwn I'm talking about the brand rather than the concept
@SentFromMyiPwn10 жыл бұрын
Ragsy x Don't worry, it wasn't to refute your original comment, just something I found interesting when told and thought I'd pass on. :)
@Funkytrip736 жыл бұрын
And popstars was kinda inspired by the Dutch show 'soundmix show', which probably was the first of its kind. Its predessor 'the playback show' didn't contain real singing but that went way back in the 80s
@theriza563811 жыл бұрын
He's still very active in Norway, just google a bit and you'll find him ^^
@sukiclassroom70404 жыл бұрын
Love this guys voice
@annika500111 жыл бұрын
Haters gonna hate! Kurt has an angelic voice! 3
@susanne9087 жыл бұрын
BEST EVER!!! Just Love it
@amcw7 ай бұрын
20 years ago today :)
@christinerobb869212 жыл бұрын
JUST CHECKED OUT THIS CLIP.NO WONDER KURT WON, AMAZING VOICE!!!!!! SO GLAD YOU JOINED ESPEN LIND,ALEJANDRO FUENTES AND ASKIL HOLM, TO ALL SING SUCH BEAUTIFUL SONGS TOGETHER!!!! THANKS TO THE LEGENDS WHO WROTE AND PLAYED AND SANG THE SONGS THAT THESE GORGEOUS MEN SING!!!! PLEASE IF YOU CAN SING "ALL I NEED IS THE AIR THAT I BREATHE" by THE HOLLIES AND POST IT ON KZfaq I WILL BE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL:-) from your devoted fan of HALLELUJAH and WITH OR WITHOUT YOU:-)
@beccablueeyes9911 жыл бұрын
I would love if they did a world idol reunion show. Some of them have done amazing, and some I don't really know what they are now doing. Would be great to see them now
@spannamatronic Жыл бұрын
Guy Sebastian did Eurovision for Australia their first year.
@berniceerice60827 жыл бұрын
the beautiful thing about kurt nilsen is that he was just a plumber from the country side of norway. and one of his colleges told him that he had a good voice, so kurt disided that he wanted to just try out idol. and now he won world idol and beated kelly clarkson. he is strill norways topp artists but aint that famous all around the world.
@ahkkariq74062 ай бұрын
He sang in a band. If I'm not mistaken, it was the other members of the band who entered him into the competition.
@djnions12 жыл бұрын
World Idol was a bad Idea because it turned all of these winners into loosers, I would prefer a world idol where they just sang without the voting. Its not fair to put them through that again
@tokramCH12 жыл бұрын
i'm happy that norway won this (i'm proud of little norway) and kurt nilsen is a really great singer, and i would really hope that the world would experienced his music more than they did, and of course this is my opinion but i think it is quite funny that a country with 5 million inhabitants beats a large country like USA (300 millions or something around that number).
@janicehorner97625 ай бұрын
Love this guy beautiful voice
@taby3214 жыл бұрын
I love his version.... :)
@68coneejo10 жыл бұрын
OMG he beat out Kelly Clarkson?? ahhahahhahahahaa He's Awesome!!
@NathalieHoran8 жыл бұрын
+64Fabby well, he's Norwegian and she's American, so.........
@RR-kb4uc6 жыл бұрын
Nathalie Ferreira Diamandis so fuck off shes worldwide famous he's not.
@martinsteffensen18316 жыл бұрын
Randy Rose He doesnt want to be, hes still a better singer than her
@noproblem97926 жыл бұрын
Randy Rose Famous doesn't mean good. Just look at 90% of todays "singers". It's all autotune.
@AndyP9985 жыл бұрын
And no comment on his special voice, oh that doesnt mean to you nothing
@kurtsudheim82511 жыл бұрын
I rate his version of "It's a beautiful day" better than U2's, n thats something!
@SjefeNoverSjef11 жыл бұрын
Proud of being Norwegian!!
@JCAlexandres11 жыл бұрын
Kelly has already all the fame she could ever dreamed, and she is a great singer!