‘Let’s Stay Together’ Electric Cello Audition Has The Crowd On Their Feet

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1,636 Aug 10, 2023 03:35

One young man’s exceptional cover of “Let’s Stay Together” on America’s Got Talent stunned the studio audience and the judges, leaving the entire room on their feet.

Everyone has been blessed with different skills and talents. However, at times, putting those God-given gifts to use in order to achieve a dream and reach one’s full potential will require sacrifice.

One man who appeared on AGT, 34-year-old BJ Griffin, has always dreamed of being a musician. Even as a high school student, BJ understood that becoming a musician meant giving up other things and making sacrifices.

“I’ve always wanted to be a musician,” BJ told Sofía Vergara. “I, actually, in high school, I quit football so that I could be a musician. It was a hard decision because I felt like my parents want me to do football. But I really, in my heart, I wanted to be a musician only, but that’s what I decided.”

After his back-and-forth with the judges, BJ gets right into his cover of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.” In addition to singing the beloved song from the 1970s, BJ also plays the electric cello.

BJ shocks and thrills the audience with his beautiful, soulful and smooth voice after only singing the first few words of the song. The expression on Simon Cowell’s face is one of surprise, amazement and joy. He is loving what is happening on the stage in front of him.

The studio audience also adores BJ’s sensational audition. The entire audience responds with gasps, shouts, cheers and applause. By the time BJ reaches the song’s chorus, they are already on their feet, applauding his efforts.

At one point during his audition, Howie Mandel turns to his fellow judges and informs them of his feelings on the 34-year-old performer.

“I love him!” Howie enthusiastically states.

At the conclusion of his audition, everyone in the room gives the young man a well-deserved standing ovation.