Chris Klafford Inspired Talent Show Audience With Cover Of John Lennon's 'Imagine'

Mar 19, 2020 by apost team

There are tens of thousands of talented musicians all over the world fighting for their big break. Shows like America's Got Talent give aspiring stars a chance to find fortune and fame, but only if they impress the judges first. Chris Kläfford, a musician from Ramsberg, Sweden, did just that in 2019 with his rendition of John Lennon's Imagine.

Chris Kläfford got his start in music by performing at local bars near his hometown in Sweden. He spent more than ten years playing the local circuit until he got his big break: a spot on Swedish Idol. Kläfford blew the competition away and won the 13th season of the popular show according to ET.

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After winning Swedish Idol, Chris Kläfford landed a spot on the 14th season of America's Got Talent. He was eventually eliminated in the semifinals, but not before putting on the performance of a lifetime.

In the video that has been viewed 50 million times, 30-year-old Kläfford admits that his family hasn't always been supportive of his dreams. They believe he should join the family business, get married and have children of his own. However, the singer was not ready to throw in the towel.

Once on stage, Kläfford told Simon Cowell, and America's Got Talent judge, that he'd always been inspired by American rock bands, especially Kiss. The audience clearly expected Kläfford to perform an upbeat rock anthem. Instead, he gently strummed his acoustic guitar and sang a beautiful version of John Lennon's Imagine.

The emotional performance brought tears to the eyes of the audience as Kläfford hit every note. At one point, the crowd leapt to their feet in a standing ovation, and the judges were obviously impressed.

Chris Kläfford never made it to the finals of America's Got Talent, but his music career has taken off. Kläfford had three top-five singles in one year, and his songs have been streamed more than 35 million times. You can watch Chris Kläfford perform John Lennon's Imagine in the video below.

Did you love Chris Kläfford's version of this iconic song? What is your favorite song cover of all time? Tell us about it in the comments!