11-Year-Old Girl Sings Poignant Version Of 'Imagine'

May 08, 2020 by apost team

It feels like recent days and weeks have felt more intimidating and frightening than ever before. Hence, we could all use a reason to smile right about now.

As the world becomes scarier and more confusing, we all need a reason to feel inspired and hopeful about the future. This little girl called Connie Talbot, from the UK, singing a cover of Imagine in 2012 is truly uplifting and just what people need to hear.

No one quite understands hope and blind faith like a child. Unlike adults, children aren't constrained by anxiety and worry, but rather have a natural sense of optimism that is enviable for any of us grownups who feel like life has knocked a bit of the hope out of us. Perhaps this is why a certain video has gone so incredibly viral.

Meet Connie Talbot of the United Kingdom. While there's tons of talented young people in the world with great singing voices, Connie is truly a cut above the rest. There's something magical and powerful about her voice. Indeed, it's such a big voice that it's hard to believe it's coming from such a small body.

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Now, at 19-years-old, Connie has accomplished many truly great things. She's released a successful debut album and performed at some of the world's largest arenas. Her YouTube channel, where she posts both original tracks and cover songs, has reached over 100 million views worldwide.

A few years ago, Connie released a cover of John Lennon's Imagine that received a huge amount of attention when it debuted and has become popular again in recent months. In the video, a young Connie teams up with famous guitarist Kipper Eldridge, who's worked with myriad Grammy-winning artists such as Sting. "I don't even know why but this makes me cry!" one woman commented on the YouTube video.

Indeed, Connie's version of Imagine is truly something to behold. Connie's voice is sweet yet powerful and Kipper's simple yet complex guitar notes provide the perfect backdrop for the young chanteuse. While many singers try and fail to nail this difficult song, Connie delivers an elegant rendition with total ease.

"This is how ["Imagine"] is supposed to sound! Take note, celebrities!", another person commented on the video. Presumably, this YouTube user is referring to the 2020 version of Imagine sung by actress Gal Gadot and several of her celebrity pals, which didn't impress everyone.

Thankfully, no one is giving sweet Connie any backlash for her beautiful rendition of this classic tune of peace and love. If Connie looks familiar to you, it might be because she first made her debut on Britain's Got Talent at the tender age of 6-years-old, reports TVOvermind. Her appearance on the series received widespread attention and acclaim, as few could believe that such a small child could sing so stunningly. Even the notoriously cantankerous Simon Cowell was rendered speechless by her talent.

We hope that Connie Talbot has a long and successful career in the music industry. We know that we'll certainly be keeping an eye on her career and rushing to purchase any albums that she may release.

What do you think about Connie's cover? Let us know and show this gorgeous cover to anyone you know who needs that reminder or who could use a boost while dealing with stress and worry. Remember, the world can be as wonderful as we imagine it can be.