The bond between a mother and her child is one unlike any other. Unless you’re a mother yourself, there’s really no way of knowing what it’s really like to watch your son or daughter grow and to see the person that they become. And the mom you’re about to meet in this video is one proud and amazing mother.
When this mother and son duo takes the X Factor stage, there’s not a dry eye in the whole place. Just a few moments into the performance – you’ll know why.
Mel and Jamie haven’t been singing together for very long – just a few short weeks – but when the song starts, everyone is immediately mesmerized. As the camera pans around to the audience, you can just see jaws-drop and the awe in their eyes.
Jamie originally was going to take the big stage on his own, but as the date quickly approached, he didn’t feel as if he could do it on his own. So, he asked his mother if she would back him up with some harmonies. What better person to have on stage with you for comfort than your own mom?
His mother, Mel, age 44, was quick to offer her support. She’s a singer by profession, so the decision was simple! It was a match made in heaven.
This performance is so special because it shows how strong a bond that these two have with each other. The way that Mel looks at her young son is so full of love and respect for him as his own person and musician. While she’s there to support him 100%, she doesn’t want to overshadow him at all.
You might think that as a professional singer, she might overpower him with her voice, but she doesn’t at all. That’s the mark of a good musician – and a good mom –: when they know when to back off and blend in the harmonies for the sake of the all-around sound.
The song “Say Something” by A Great Big World is already a touching and beautiful song, but this mother and son’s rendition adds a whole new layer of emotion to it. When the camera pans again to the folks in the audience, you can see what an impact this performance has on everyone who was so lucky to witness it live. The song itself is so emotional but watching these two do their own take on it is just soul-wrenching.
Clearly, this performance has resonated with many of its viewers as they remember touching moments with their own mothers or family members. One commenter said that,
“What a strong, beautiful mom… so much LOVE… she is his rock.. the music is straight from heaven!”
While another agreed with the incredible performance and said,
“He was incredibly mature for his age. So much passion… absolutely amazing. And Simon was right – Mom complimented his voice beautifully.”
Both of these comments are so right! Both Jamie and his mom have lovely voices. Not only are they technically talented, but the emotions that they pour into the performance are absolutely incredible. There’s no denying that! Even hard-to-please, cold-hearted Simon Cowell loved it. Now, that’s really saying something!
You can watch the full performance in the video at the bottom of this article and you’ll understand everyone’s amazement. It’s such a joy to watch. It really brightens your day!
After this incredible audition, Mel and Jaimie followed it with another incredible performance in the semi-final that sent them to the final. Take a listen below!
This is one of my favorite performances of Miley Cyrus’s The Climb. I could listen to it over and over again!
And then in the finals, they sang Cher’s Love Can Build A Bridge. It’s really easy to see where Jamie gets his talent from! Just wow.
I can’t wait to see what these two do next, especially since with each passing week they’ll get more and more attuned to what it’s like to sing with each other. It can really only go up from here! Our fingers are crossed that they go far with their singing career together.
And after they wrap up the emotional song, it’s no surprise that all four judges give the mother-son duo a resounding yes, and deservedly so. They are such a refreshing thing to see, and they bring so much joy and love to the room. That hug just hits you straight in the heart, doesn’t it?
There’s only one way to feel the love and bond that this mother and son have – and that’s to watch the moment for yourself. It’s easy to understand why everyone in the entire room needed a tissue.
Watch their touching and emotional audition in the video below.
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