'Who is this kid?': Singer Sam Smith tweets young man's incredible karaoke cover of one of his songs
Singer/songwriter Sam Smith attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "Judy" at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater, September 19, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - Who is this kid? Singer-songwriter Sam Smith tweets out a young man's incredible karaoke cover of one of his songs.
In the viral video with over 2 million views, the young singer is seen inside a store while singing into a karaoke machine’s microphone, delivering an amazing rendition of Smith’s "Too Good at Goodbyes."
Smith shared the video on his Twitter account, saying in an all-caps message:
“WHO IS THIS KID!!!!!? YOU ARE OUT OF THIS UNIVERSE WHOEVER YOU ARE.”
Singer Kelly Clarkson was also very impressed with his skills:
"This video has been going around my team as well! This kid is insane!!"
According to Smith's followers, this 'kid' is blind singer Carlmalone Montecido, who competed in the TV talent competition "Tawag ng Tanghalan" in the Philippines.
Montecido also has his own YouTube channel where you can check out the talented young singer performing on television.
Take a listen to his incredible voice!