Josh Groban's Final Note of a Masterful "Over the Rainbow" Is the Stuff of Dreams
It's a The Kelly Clarkson Show performance that will stop you in your tracks.
Whenever Kelly Clarkson is absent from her daytime talk show, Kellyoke transforms into Cameo-oke. And on March 7, Josh Groban shined during an unforgettable performance of the iconic song "Over the Rainbow" you absolutely must hear.
One of Groban's best qualities is that he sings with every part of his body and soul, and the effortless way he goes down to his lower register at some points of the song is just so magical. He gave it 110% and the result will take your breath away.
Set to a simple musical accompaniment courtesy of My Band, Y'all, Groban’s vocals are in rare form. He takes listeners on a musical (and almost theatrical) journey that, quite simply, no other singer in the world can do. Groban's final perfect note encapsulates everything fans love about the 44-year-old. He treats the last notes with the grace and respect it deserves.
"Over the Rainbow" has been covered countless times (even by Clarkson herself), but Groban's version sets the standard for technical prowess and emotional impact.
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Unsurprisingly, fans flocked to the video’s comments to rave about the performance.
"Absolutely beautiful Josh!! Judy Garland is smiling down on you!!! ❤️❤️❤️," wrote one commenter, while another chimed in with a simple, "You can never go wrong with Josh Groban."
We speak for everyone when we say that Groban can come back for more Cameo-oke whenever he wants!
Here's what to know about "Over the Rainbow"
Written by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg and made famous in 1939 by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, "Over the Rainbow" is one of the most recognizable songs in history — and also infinitely whistle-able!
As is the case with such popular songs, "Over the Rainbow" has been covered by the likes of Garland's daughter Liza Minelli, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Willie Nelson, Ariana Grande, P!nk, and America's Got Talent viral sensation Susan Boyle.
The song has left a lasting imprint on American culture. "Over the Rainbow" won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1940, and in 2017, The Library of Congress described the song as "one of the best-known ballads of all time." According to Billboard, the track was frequently used to send messages of hope to troops during World War II.
