Y'all are the best. I love all the points of view. Especially the hardcore REM fans. 🖖🏼

Everyone that is criticizing Puddles Pity Party. My husband and I drove 4 1/2 hours to see this man perform. And we would do it again in heartbeat! I have never laughed so hard and enjoyed a show so much. After the show, he stayed so that everyone in the audience could have a photo taken with him. I was blown away by his kindness to his fans. This man preformed his ass off but still posed for photos, signed things and hugged everyone that came to see him. You who attack him have no idea the pressure that he was under on a live TV stage. You have no idea what it is like for an artist to put themselves out for public critique. Your fans love you Puddles Pity Party. We need laughter, wonder and kindness in this world. Maybe your next song should be a cover of Christina Perri's "I'm Only Human". Thank you

Man, every song he sings, I actually hear the lyrics and I finally understand them like never before!

This dude coats every song with gold with that voice. It's strange, he doesn't need original songs at all, but his renditions of existing songs makes sense. He makes them better, but not for himself, no he makes the songs more believable themselves. He adds soul to songs that already should have had enough but didn't. Some of the deepest songs get even deeper with this guy singing them. The emotions felt are nuts. Thanks Puddles, you are an artist amongst sheep.

Who's criticizing this? You have no soul, ear for real music,or taste. This is perfection.

You didn't win the money, but you won the world. You're loved.

My mother played a lot of opera in our home in the 1960’s and this man sounds like he has had professional training. His voice control, his breathing, enunciation, his range, is impeccable

Regardless of anything else you might say, the dude is an amazing singer. Perfect pitch, deep emotion. He delivers a song with amazing power. He’s like frikkin Adele.

Let’s keep things simple. During my 71 years listening to the great like Tennessee Ernie Ford, and hundreds of great singers, this man moves me like no other.. Bravo. Encore. More. 🏆😎🇺🇸💖

Thousands of people have been introduced to you and are now life long fans, you are not enslaved to the Simon Cowell pop music hell pit and can now proceed making amazing videos and performing concerts without having to answer to anyone else. I think we all won with the events as they transpired this past week.

Puddles you have no idea what strength you have given me. There are people out there who don't understand your art, but that isn't your fault. As a fellow performer, I can say that we are our art. Please never stop. The rest of the world will catch up, but we need you to keep creating.

Puddles is such an inspiration to me. I'm studying opera (etc) singing and stage performing arts, and as many autistic persons I struggle with a kind of permanent "sad face" (and lot of sad feelings due to my struggle to socialize vs. my love for the human kind)... Then I discovered wonderful Puddles and now I feel so much more confident, embrassing the sad face, and how you can also express joy and everything you want asumming it all. From the bottom of my broken heart, thank you so much dearest Puddles

Fame is everyone knowing your name. Fame is not everyone loving you. Puddles is my favorite version of everything he does. I can understand the words. Finally. An artist that delivers the words where I can understand the messages.

We are lucky to have you Puddles.

You didn't lose a talent contest. You won the hearts of many.

Puddles is incredibly talented. I’m addicted to that voice of his. Powerful.

I love alternative renditions of popular songs. This guy is wonderful! Adds his own clarity and heart to every song he sings.

When I first saw Puddles I wondered, "Why the clown suit?" His voice is so great, he doesn't need a gimmick. Then after multiple videos I realize he is so different. His voice is one of a kind, Once in a hundred years. He needs the Puddles mask to show people what he really is. They come to see a clown but find a genius that would have been overlooked otherwise..

Puddles is a complete legend, he still gives hearts after 2 years. PS: You've got one of the best if not the best voice I've heard. You don't need songs, the songs need You.

This singer is the very pinnacle of what man is capable of in the art of song.

Ok, so this is my favourite version of the song ... over the original. What a voice, chills.

You never give up! That's why your the best.

Wow... he takes an already dark song and with his haunting voice, takes it to a place much darker than the original.

JUST found this. You give it a sort of Johnny Cash "Hurt" treatment. This gave me chills. Absolutely amazing.

Cannot believe how brilliant this guy's singing, it's so strong and full , Excellent!

Love this mans voice!! Would love to hear him do “Everybody Hurts”

I love how he just doesn’t cover the songs. He makes no attempt to emulate. Rewrites the song almost. Sounds like he actually wrote it.

This is like hearing the song for the first time, Puddles.

Genius with a voice! You've heard the lyrics, but this man translates them to your feelings like you've never heard them before.

This voice don't need any music. It's all a song need.

Man !!!! Puddles deserves much much more than any talent show.... No auto tune..... Just raw emotion directly from his heart. Love from India brother 😊😊😊😊

THIS is what KZfaq should be for. For people with TALENT...to have a platform to showcase it and be seen and discovered.

Puddles - my newfound addiction. This one is just magnificent in every aspect!

You sir, is an endangered specimen: A true artist.

Puddles I am quietly relieved that you didn't win that shit show where Simon is the judge. It would have ruined you. Be patient dear Sir. You will be rewarded for your priceless ability. We love you Puddles. We really love you.

wow, I shed my tear before the first chorus, magnificent.

Your incredible voice and talent was showcased on national tv. Personally, I have been listening to you for over a year. During that time, your music has helped me with the suicide of a close, close friend, a man who I considered my brother. Your music helped me, helped me during my depression, rage and constant feelings of guilt. Regardless of what some rude Englishman says on a scripted tv show, I will always hold your music close to my heart, your music and voice, are like a dear friend to me, a friend who speaks to me in beautiful tones and melody, a soundtrack for my life and you make my life so much better and so much more beautiful. You affect people's lives with your skill, talent, voice and art and I thank you. You are amazing and nobody can take that away.

I JUST LOVE ALL YOUR SONGS. I'VE HEARD WORDS TO SONGS I NEVER KNEW. YOU SING SO CLEARLY WITH EMOTION. THANK YOU!!!!

The way you articulate these songs.. it's amazing. I legitimately feel it down in my soul and ache as you ache and hurt as you hurt in this one. Fuck dude, you have got me in the feels all of the sudden.

The problem with covers... Does not exist here. This is fine art.

He pronounces lyrics better than any of the original artists giving a much more poetic interpretation. Brilliant artist.

Probably the most talented person to have performed in the last 50 years I love this man's talents

Puddles has a great voice. Note I’m a diehard fan of REM. I’ve been listening to them since they came out on the scene. I like his interpretation of the song to make it dramatically more empathetic, but it is truly a different take on the original song.

When Simon said your vocals weren't that good I laughed. It just goes to prove what I have always thought. He knows nothing about music. Stay strong. Your great. New Fan. :-)

I like how he builds his voice to a climax. Many songs do this, but Puddles perfected it.

I just.....I have no words. This is my favourite REM by a long way and it always gets my feet and hands tapping, and if I could dance I'd be bopping around whatever room I'm in when it comes on. But this. This is a completely different take on the song. It had me holding back tears. Such emotion in every note, I really felt it. You took REM's song and made it your own.

I can't stop the rush of feels.

Oh Puddles....this made me cry. Maybe it's the week I've had. Maybe it's your voice echoing in my mind. Maybe it's just that the world gets too heavy and I'm small. I am so happy I found your music. You have brought a light into my soul and for that I think you're awesome. So thank you, Puddles. You have a dedicated fan in me.

I am way behind the rest of the world in that I have only just discovered Puddles - but thanks to the wonders of youtube, I have now watched almost every song he has performed. And that’s just it - it’s a performance - It’s not just the amazing voice - but it’s the character - the hand movements - the facial expressions - it’s the amazing creation of this very talented man. I am utterly hooked.

In the 90s angelis city adventures, my soul has never been the same. Every time was a blast. The worm turned on me, I felt it and the loud call of lets party now shouted to me.

Didn't realize I needed to feel this heartbreak tonight- but you know, at the end of a crap year, it was exactly what I needed. I really appreciate your art, Puddles.

Please make cover of Hurt -Johnny Cash. In first i swore it was.

Puddles I love you, and everything you do. I am seeing you in concert in November. I voted for you 10/10 on AGT, and I hope you keep being amazing.

I almost always love the original songs better. Rarely do I like covers enough to buy it on iTunes but this guy has an amazing voice. There’s something about it I can’t explain

This is a brilliant, brilliant man. His artistic interpretation makes me cry. Such feeling and emotion. Just absolutely brilliant.

i want to hear him sing "you're a mean one mr. grinch".

Absolutely the best cover of Losing My Religion I've ever heard! Perfect!!

Exactly the right intensity that this song needs, and that other interpretations often miss!

He has traveled the world for 9 years. He is full of sad, wonderful talent. What a beautiful voice. Others just don't understand what true talent really is.

This is so raw, beautiful and heartbreaking Puddles. You didn't deserve to be voted off. I'm sure all of us here are tearing up after watching your brilliance here. Sending you much love.

Puddles, I am so sad your journey on AGT is over. However, that journey was just a small part of your life. I know you will continue to go on in life and do extraordinary things, because you never give up. You will keep singing, performing, and making everybody that hears your beautiful voice happy. I am so happy so many new people discovered you because of AGT, and now the Pity Party is even bigger! Keep singing, Puddles. We love you.

His voice is so rich of emotions. I love to hear you singing.

Stunned, gobsmacked etc. Pure talent

Puddles, you are a First Class Act. You keep plugging along!

Oh my God this is the best cover of Losing my Religion I've heard. I'm officially joining the pity party.

Puddles voice is one of a kind . Fabulous voice.

You absolute BEAST! WHAT A VOICE! BRAVO PUDDLES, BRAVO!

I hope REM feels honored to have an artist cover their song with such feeling and depth. I love this song and the heart and soul that Puddlez puts into this is amazing.

Puddles Dear, You did NOT stumble. You were tripped!! You won after your first audition. No act could realistically compete with the depth, versatility and originality of your talent which was too vast to be contained by the arbitrary constrictions of that show. The producers underestimated your appeal and had to work hard to undermine your intentions to try to reveal the scope of your talent. You exposed that show for the shallow manipulation that it is. You would not have been comfortable in the "mink-lined coffin" that is prepared for the winners. Some never recover. Thank you is not enough for what you give. You are obviously compelled to share yourself with such vulnerability and intimacy and we are very grateful that you do. The world is a sad place and often a literal "freak" show. You help transform the pain and confusion into something coherent and beautiful. You are demonstrating an example of using a challenge to propel yourself to the next level in your growth as an artist and human being. That is inspiring, whatever our own challenges.

I never thought I would like a clown. I had no idea that this art form would give access to so much emotion. Wow. I'm so incredibly grateful.

Crazy about Puddles - such heart such an incredible voice!! Thank u so much for sharing yourself with us.

had a funny moment earlier... was binge watching puddles videos... my mum heard him singing and said "who is that singing? he has a really good voice". the moment i said "puddles the clown" she looked at me like i was crazy haha I hope there's an album with these cover songs coming soon. such power and feeling needs to be heard... amazing stuff!

What a haunting and epic cover. Your singing sounds like emotion. As it should be.

Saw this giant of a gentleman a couple of weeks ago in Liverpool, UK , and had one of the best nights I've had for a long time. The man's a first class entertainer and an absolute howl. His singing was impeccable and even though Kevin Costner didn't turn up, it was a fantastic night. Thank you Puddles. 🎉

The clarity of your voice is just astounding.

HE CAN BELT IT OUT SOOO LOUD AND ITS SOOOO MOVING WHEN HE DOES, ITS SOOO CRISP AND BEAUTIFUL , 🥲🥲🥲 , U ARE THE MAN PUDDLES!! 🤩😍🥰

I love your voice puddles. I love all of you puddles

As a huge fan of the original I can say I was truly surprised by this interpretation of "Losing My Religion." I didn't think Puddles could pull it off. The original is just too perfect I thought. Well this particular cover is a standalone, in it's own right. The slow baritone and the backing track give it a different depth and offer a dark sadness, rather than the energetic angst and confusion of Stipe. I'm not saying this cover is better or worse, but it certainly is more profound.

This has without a doubt got to be my favorite of of yours so far brother. Absolutely breathtakeing

As always just WOW.

The video you played during your live show only made this even more heartbreaking. Almost more than the heart could bear. As a retired performer, I feel every note of you.

Puddles, you may not have won america's got talent, but i certainly won you from america's got talent. I am studying music education, and just watching you this summer has helped rekindle my passion for my voice performances. I can not thank you enough. I am never gonna stop watching your videos. Come to North Texas some time soon. :,)

Love your voice and talent! Thank you Puddles!

This Is such a beautiful rendition of this already heavy song... I love you puddles. I think you are beyond talented and your voice speaks to my soul

I don't get the people who want him to lose the clown outfit. That's part of the visual pathos of his singing. Puddles is his name, Pity is the Pathos and Party is to be at a live show. As far as him doing only covers of others at this time, his versions usually destroy the originals..Check out Big Mike Grier if you want to see him in another light. Anyway that's the way I see it. Big time talent. I also don't get why people are scared of clowns. Just a person in makeup.

HO-O-OLY BAT, CRAPMAN!!! I've known all of this music for a long time. But when you slow it down and remove most of the background clutter and pay more attention to the words the emotions and messages become so much more clear. And that golden baritone voice just can't be beat! I can't wait till I get a chance to catch Big Mike in a show in the Atlanta/Chattanooga area. I'll take off from work early to take a date to his show!!!

Maravilhoso, cara. Muito bonita essa versão desse clássico

Well. I reckon he is a gift. Lovely voice and a real showman. Thank you.

Dude, I'm for being late, but man, you have one of the best voices i have ever heard! Congrats!

Literally found you this morning. From what I've seen you were royally screwed. You're amazing. Keep up the work, you've got a fan in England. I support you fully. Keep your head up x

I love this song even more now. What a marvelous voice!

Just an incredible voice. Wow! His song arrangements are set up for him fantastic too. A real talent.

I have to say I though to my self: why is this clown trolling a beautiful song? Then I decides to give it a shot for unknown reasons. A few seconds later, his took control of my body, I felt his voice running trough my veins. My soul is feed by yours mate. Best cover I ever listened and I can't stop listening it. Beautiful energy. I want to apologies and I hope to have a chance to enjoy a live show in EU.

All my life, I've wanted to be a writer. Before I could read, I was telling my younger brother stories based on the pictures in the books we had. I wrote some things during high school, continued greater works after I graduated. Then we were homeless for a while, I fell into a deep depression I never really escaped from, and I deleted my first novel and all it's copies in a fit of rage. I stuck to short stories because I couldn't finish anything longer due crippling anxiety, and drifted into painting, which ended up in a failure of its own. Watching you climb through popularity on the internet, then try and stumble on AGT, then listening to this... it's made me remember that failing is a part of life. I may be broke, starving, and mad, but I can keep going. It doesn't have to be the end of the story if I don't want it to be. Thanks for that.

I'm a fan of Puddles PITY party, the guy rocked the audition and has an incomparable voice.

this guy is amazing. what a awsome and powerful singer. I have always loved this song. This is the best version i have ever heard.

You tried. You never stumbled. And it was a wild ride for your listeners. Never stop. WE are flying. And you are our wings.

best singer ever

Wow... I’m speechless.. the complexity of emotion conveyed in such a simplistic way. Incredible puddles. You sir are a gem and should be protected.

I'm literally giving you a standing ovation in my living room. It's surreal how strong the energy is from just listening to this. I really needed this thank you for this therapy session ☺️☺️ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼