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00:01Songs are the soundtracks of our lives.
00:04We use songs to make sense of this world,
00:06to tell people we love them,
00:08reveal that we're vulnerable,
00:10and prove that we're defiant.
00:13In this series, we're inviting extraordinary people
00:16from across Britain to sing the one song
00:19that means the most to them
00:21and tells their incredible story.
00:26But can they summon the courage
00:28to step into the spotlight...
00:31I'm just hoping that I can hold together today.
00:34..in front of a huge crowd...
00:36I'm so sorry.
00:38..and share it with all of us.
00:40I'm excited, I'm nervous, I'm s***ing myself, sorry, I'm...
00:45When I was a little girl...
00:48Travelling across Britain...
00:51The Your Song stage will showcase amazing songs.
00:56Sung by remarkable people...
00:59I'm 90, come on!
01:03Post-revolution singing,
01:05it was an act of rebellion.
01:08This song saved my life.
01:13Watching will be two of the UK's
01:14most acclaimed singer-songwriters.
01:16I'm up his face.
01:18Eurovision legend Sam Ryder.
01:20He's amazing, he's honest,
01:22I feel nothing but truth.
01:24Only I can hurt like me.
01:27And multi-million selling global pop icon.
01:30I wanna go out, can I go out?
01:32Paloma Faith.
01:33All of your feelings come right out of your voice, sorry.
01:37It's so amazing.
01:42In each city...
01:43Oh, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
01:48They'll have to decide who should get the chance to perform...
01:51It's absolutely pure...
01:55...feeling.
01:57At a once-in-a-lifetime concert...
02:00...at London's iconic Hackney Empire.
02:06Tonight, like the thousands that came to see us across the country...
02:11It's been a long couple of years.
02:13You're about to feel just how powerful a song can be.
02:17You're not the issue.
02:19There's nothing wrong with you.
02:21I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
02:25That I put down in words
02:27And it was like it was your song.
02:29You didn't break my heart.
02:33How wonderful life is
02:37Now you're in the world
02:46So ferry, cross the Mersey
02:51And always take me there
02:54The place I love
02:58The first port of call for your song's travelling stage
03:01is the city that's produced the most number one hits in the world.
03:05This week we are in Liverpool, unofficially known as the world capital of pop.
03:10Very shortly, some incredible, talented singers are going to be singing on this very stage.
03:16But who will Paloma and Sam choose to sing in the grand final?
03:19Welcome to your song!
03:25Here I'll stay
03:28Sam, we're in Liverpool!
03:30Here we are!
03:30Buzzing!
03:31Massive musical history.
03:33Yeah, huge heritage here.
03:3450 number one hits have come out of Liverpool
03:37and do you know who the first woman ever from Liverpool was to top the charts?
03:41Give me the stat, give me the stat.
03:42It was Lita Rosa with how much is that doggy in the window?
03:46Delta!
03:47What an amazing job!
03:51Artists that have come from Liverpool
03:52The Beatles, Cilla Black, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Rebecca Ferguson, The Wombats, Zoo Toms
04:00What do you think it is that's made Liverpool the source of so much music?
04:04I reckon we're literally stood on the reason
04:07Like we're at Albert Dock now and in the 50s and 60s all the amazing records that were being made
04:12in the US
04:12Like Chuck Berry, Elvis, they came here first
04:15Those vinyl records were on ships so people working here were bringing the vinyls off the boats
04:20So everyone would hear it first here
04:22I do see some clouds on the horizon and it is forecast for rain but who knows what could happen
04:28What I can predict however is that these guys are going to absolutely smash it
04:32Shall we go and listen?
04:32I can't wait
04:37But Paloma and Sam won't be listening alongside me in the audience down by the stage
04:41Oh hi guys!
04:43Can you see Paloma Faith and Sam Ryder up there?
04:46This is the ultimate crow's nest we've got here
04:48They see and hear everything on stage and behind the scenes whilst hidden in a nearby hotel
04:56I'm on the edge of my seat here
04:57And now with everyone in position
05:00Ladies and gentlemen, let's get on with the show, I love ya!
05:04All that's left is for someone to sing
05:07Pop yourself here Elliot for me
05:09Another camera's gonna come in a second
05:11Here we are
05:11Oh we're in, we're in!
05:13Happy days!
05:16Give me that brush but it's quick, they're coming, we've got a walker
05:19My name's Elliot, I'm 17 from Liverpool
05:2217 years old and he's got that beard
05:25I need to get some tips there
05:26Quick, they're coming
05:29I mean I've never put myself up for anything like it before
05:31Badly Mum backing me up every step of the way so
05:34Who's more nervous here?
05:35Me!
05:37My legs will go when Elliot starts singing
05:40I love you Mum
05:41I love you
05:44Hi!
05:45Hi Elliot, how you doing?
05:47Bit nervous
05:48Oh don't be nervous, I'm here for ya
05:50You alright, sit yourself down
05:52What are you nervous about?
05:53The crowd
05:54The crowd?
05:55So how are we gonna get you to the stage?
05:57Are you gonna do this today?
05:58Yeah, knowing that my mum's out there, she's proud of me and Sam
06:01Aw, is she a special one?
06:03She's the best person in the world
06:05Aw, that's so lovely
06:10I've known right from the start, Elliot was gonna sing
06:16If you're in the car, he'll start singing
06:22It's just constantly singing all the time
06:26Sometimes I go, oh peace
06:29Quiet
06:33I'm not always sang, I think
06:35I started singing it was more of an escapism
06:39Because at the time it was just a very rough patch of my life
06:41If I just sing, it'll go away
06:43If I just sing, shut my eyes, it'll go away
06:49Elliot came to me when he was five years old
06:54The day Elliot arrived, he came with a social worker
06:59And this little boy who I thought was so cute looking
07:03Got out of the car
07:06Elliot was only supposed to be with me for six weeks
07:08And then he just said, would you take him full time?
07:11And he's been with me for twelve years
07:15What are you singing today?
07:17Today I'm singing Fall On Me by Andrea and Matteo Bocelli
07:20Lovely, what is it about this song that's so special to you?
07:23The whole lyric fall on me, it's just so powerful
07:26And I relate to it so much because no matter what, I know my mum's always there for me
07:30It's just been a pillar for me my whole life
07:32When you just wanted two ice creams to yourself
07:37The first time I heard the song, all I could think about was my mum
07:40I was scared
07:41It talks about a parent and child relationship
07:44The bond you have between a mother and child
07:46That's something so special
07:48Who was you? Sweaty Eddie
07:50Sweaty Eddie
07:51And sister
07:52I don't think a mother's someone who gives birth to you
07:55A mother's someone who brings you up in the world
07:57Teaches you morals
07:58And teaches you how to become the man you are today
08:01On you go Alison
08:03When it comes to speaking I'm not the best of words
08:06There's a lot I want to say but I don't think I could ever say it
08:10Thank you
08:11That's why I picked this song because it says everything I needed to say to my mum
08:15The lovely Elliot
08:19I was in such an awful place and you were like an angel
08:22You came down from heaven and you got me better than any other mum I could have asked for
08:29It's got me because it's my subject
08:31Your baggage is chatting
08:33When you have a baby though you realise immediately you can love any baby
08:37Now I just look at all of them and I'm like I'll have any of you
08:45I wouldn't let him go either
08:48Oh
08:49I thought sooner or later the lights up above
08:53Would come down in circles and guide me to love
08:58But I don't know what's right for me
09:00I cannot see straight
09:02Oh
09:03I've been here to lie and I don't wait for it
09:05I've been here to lie and I don't wait for it
09:07I don't wait for it
09:07Cry like a cannonball straight through my soul
09:11I really get Sam Smith in the tone in a real chest voice
09:16I'm willing to fight you
09:18I feel the resonance it just adds so much power
09:20With every step I keep questioning what is true
09:25Solid isn't it?
09:26Yeah, stoic.
09:31It's a juxtaposition to his story,
09:33because he didn't have that in his early childhood.
09:36He just feels like this pillar of strength because of his mum.
09:46He's got me.
09:48He is fantastic.
09:56I close my eyes, and I'm seeing you everywhere.
10:04I step outside.
10:06I love that as well, the attacking.
10:08I step outside.
10:12I think the lyrics I feel the most when I'm singing it to my mum.
10:15I can feel you're there.
10:24I've never been at a point where my mum's ever been there for me,
10:26showing me what it was to be there for people, no matter what.
10:29And I'd be able to repay her for everything that she's given me,
10:32but try everything in my heart apart.
10:34If it wasn't for my mum, I wouldn't have been here today.
10:37Absolutely not.
10:49Can I go and give him a hug?
10:51Go.
10:51Pass this on.
10:52Go.
10:54Aye.
11:07I got my beautiful smile.
11:09Oh, shout out.
11:10Well done.
11:11Come on.
11:12I'm getting involved in this.
11:16You're so beautiful.
11:19Hello.
11:20Hello.
11:21Wow.
11:21You're so amazing.
11:23Wow.
11:25You're so special, Elliot.
11:27And such a testament to you and your relationship and what you did.
11:32Thank you for bringing the best out of him because he's amazing.
11:35He's what this world needs.
11:37Yeah.
11:37Thanks, Paloma.
11:39And we'll see you later, yeah?
11:40Thank you, people.
11:41We'll see you later.
11:44Oh, wow.
11:45That was amazing.
11:47I actually feel like screaming.
11:49I can't help but fall in love with him, man.
11:54You were stunning.
11:56I love you.
11:57I love you both.
11:59Getting into the final, we're looking for someone who's got a strong story and has the
12:04ability vocally to connect their story with their performance.
12:08100%.
12:08Elliot did that and I found it really moving.
12:12How long have we got to the next one?
12:14I just want to chat about singing.
12:15I can't stop.
12:17Singing's class.
12:20But before our next singer can take to the stage, the heavens have opened.
12:28Yeah?
12:29I'll give you a shout with the set off.
12:30OK.
12:31Oh, that poor girl in the rain.
12:33So hopefully they can use it as like something that aids the emotion rather than hinders.
12:39I'm Georgia.
12:40I'm 22 and I'm from Liverpool.
12:43I mean, the rain's a bit unfortunate.
12:45Oh, I'm so excited.
12:46I'm so excited.
12:48Oh, she's real.
12:49She's real.
12:50I'm real, Babs.
12:51How are you doing, Joy?
12:52Hi, you look unreal.
12:54Oh, you're so lovely.
12:55Hi.
12:56Oh, you sound like a proper scouser.
12:57I am as scouser as you can get my look.
13:00So what are you going to sing for us today?
13:02Today I'm singing Seventeen Going Under by Sam Fender.
13:05Oh, cool.
13:05The one everyone mixes you up with.
13:09This song is interesting because it's really hard to not hear it with Sam's accent.
13:14Mm.
13:15Why have you chosen that song?
13:16It's about growing up working class and in a council estate and all that kind of stuff
13:21and, you know, I just want to, like, prove to people that scousers can.
13:28Growing up on a council estate, everyone knows each other and if not, you know someone that
13:32knows someone, so it's very friendly, it's warm.
13:35Hello.
13:36Hiya.
13:37How are you singing?
13:38Good.
13:38It's Kevin Good.
13:40I loved it.
13:40My mum said hello.
13:42Did she?
13:42Yes.
13:43And now she's in work all the time.
13:45Yeah.
13:46Growing up, we did have to work hard for what we had.
13:48My mum was a single mum with three daughters.
13:54Since she was little, I've supported her 150% scrimped and saved to buy the guitar she wants,
14:01singing lessons.
14:03It's been hard, but it's been worth it.
14:07I didn't want to stay on the estate forever.
14:09I wanted to go to uni, I wanted to do things and I've kind of grew from it.
14:16Liverpool.
14:19There's a huge stigma to being scouse.
14:22We often get called poor and lower status class, especially when I went to university
14:27where I studied classical music.
14:29There was definitely stereotypes there.
14:31Ladies and gentlemen, she's homegrown.
14:34Her name is Georgia.
14:38When I sing this song, it does get me emotional.
14:40The song is about growing up in a lower social class and this is me saying I'm a decent person
14:45and we all are and we can go places and we can do things just like everyone else.
14:50Come on Georgia!
14:51Then I realised, what would it be like if I sung in my own accent?
14:56I'm excited for this.
14:58Yeah, same.
14:59I remember the sickness was forever.
15:05I remember snow videos.
15:10I love that she's singing in her own accent.
15:13It's almost, you need to celebrate where you're from singing this song.
15:18I was far too scared to hit him, but I'll hit him in a heartbeat now.
15:24That's the thing with anger, it begs to stick around.
15:28Right.
15:31So, like you want to believe.
15:32It just makes me proud of everything, everything.
15:41The main takeaway for me, for Georgia's voice, it feels like spoken word.
15:46But whatever she lacks in her vocal ability is made up for with that authenticity.
15:51We're talking about storytelling here.
16:02I'm feeling goosebumps in her.
16:07It's not almost performing for anyone.
16:11It's just channelling her lived experience.
16:15Drenched in cheap drink and snide bags.
16:18Someone once said to me, music is always for yourself and anything that comes of it is a bonus.
16:23It doesn't matter what exposure I get, who's filming me.
16:29It's something so personal that makes you feel so intensely.
16:34It's the most beautiful thing in the world to me.
16:45When I sing them in accents, I do hope there's a kid watching and realises that they can also do
16:51it too.
16:54It's our city and we should be proud of it.
16:56So, I do it with four discourses because I'm one of them and I love them.
17:07Talking about when we bring our own emotional baggage to these things, right?
17:11Which is true.
17:12We're both getting goosebumps because we came from backgrounds where there was no leg up.
17:17And it's got the quality of someone that's had to graft, frankly.
17:25Thank you, everyone.
17:27You've got so much emotion in here.
17:29I know.
17:30I think she's gorgeous as well.
17:32She's really likeable.
17:34We're amazing.
17:35Well done.
17:36Liverpool should be buzzing for her.
17:37I think she's like pride of place.
17:40Yeah.
17:40That was incredible.
17:42That was insane.
17:43You're done Liverpool proud.
17:45You really did.
17:52The Your Song Stage is on Merseyside.
17:54I'm so sorry about the weather.
17:55You can come under my umbrella if you like.
17:58To hear the people of Liverpool sing the songs that tell their incredible stories.
18:02Got another guy.
18:03Look already.
18:05Who's he?
18:06My name's Will.
18:07I'm a lift engineer and it's got a lot of ups and downs.
18:13And all the puns.
18:15That was me little bottom.
18:16Me little joke.
18:18I hope he does love in an elevator.
18:20My name's Will.
18:22I'm going to be singing Yellow by Coldplay.
18:24Oh, nice.
18:25Yellow.
18:25Being one of the lads growing up, you know, you don't really want to show your emotions.
18:29And it's something I struggled with early on with music.
18:32But obviously now as I'm standing here, you can probably tell I don't care about any of that now.
18:36So, I hope you all enjoy the performance.
18:39Over the years, I've always found myself going back to this song for inspiration.
18:44It's quite an emotional song.
18:46You know, words and stuff that I usually wouldn't say.
18:49But when I sing this song, I can express myself.
18:52Look at the stars, look how they shine for you, in everything you do.
19:04Oh, he's good, isn't he?
19:07And it was all yellow, I can't flip.
19:10Flipping into falsetto.
19:12That technique's all through this song.
19:14So, you've got to be able to flip up into there all the time.
19:18And all the things you do.
19:20There he goes.
19:20And back down.
19:21Class.
19:23And it was called yellow.
19:26Growing up, I was just like one of the lads playing footy every week.
19:29Boxing.
19:30Staying out late and drinking beer.
19:33All those things that, you know, normal lads really from Liverpool do.
19:37I came along.
19:40I wrote a song for you.
19:45I think he's making it his own, you know.
19:47The way that he's even holding the mic, sort of looking down,
19:49you can tell it's coming from a place of vulnerability.
19:52And it was all yellow.
19:54I was embarrassed to tell anybody about wanting to do singing and stuff like that,
19:58because it's not seen as, you know, being masculine as it.
20:01But I always sang in the shower when no one was home.
20:04They've tried to hide it.
20:06In everything you do.
20:09But as I got older, I got to the point where I realised.
20:11And it was all yellow.
20:14I don't care.
20:15At the end of the day, as long as I'm happy doing something that I love,
20:18that's all that matters.
20:19Use your skin.
20:23Yeah, you're skin and bone.
20:25It turns into something beautiful.
20:31It turns into something beautiful.
20:32The first time that my family see me singing, they were all shocked.
20:36They couldn't believe it.
20:37The last thing they would have thought about me is, you know,
20:40being a musician or singing.
20:51Oh, there's someone signing.
20:52Wow.
20:52Oh, wow.
20:53Oh, wow.
20:53You know, look how they shine.
20:58Look at the stars.
21:01Look how they shine for you.
21:06In all the things you do.
21:14Thank you so much. Thank you.
21:19So good. Oh, my God. I think I've fallen in love.
21:23She says she's fallen in love.
21:25He's got a beautiful voice, though, right?
21:28Well done.
21:29Oh, it's a wet one.
21:30I bet that was a relief for him.
21:32Yeah.
21:33Music's his way of connecting.
21:35That was so good.
21:41A bit wet in Liverpool.
21:44That's better.
21:45I was in a film once with Tom Waits,
21:49and I said to him,
21:50you live in California and you're in the UK filming this,
21:53like, how do you feel about the weather?
21:55And he goes, I like it.
21:57Such my mood.
22:01And I was like, it makes sense.
22:02All of his music sounds like he wrote it in the rain in Liverpool.
22:09Next to perform is someone who prefers to look on the brighter side of life.
22:14It's not the exact weather that the song was written for,
22:18but there's still water around, so I suppose that's good.
22:23Hello, everybody.
22:26How are we?
22:28Good.
22:29Yeah, yeah, not too bad.
22:30Happy days.
22:31My name is Olly Wilson,
22:33and I'm going to sing you a song today called Lily Pants.
22:37Whoa, yeah.
22:39This is a song that I wrote a couple of years ago.
22:42Ah, first original in Liverpool.
22:45Oh, look at this song.
22:47Yeah.
22:47Looking to meet you.
22:48Looking to meet you.
22:49When I wrote the song, it was summer,
22:52the sun was out, and I was feeling happy.
22:54You don't really appreciate something when you've got it good,
22:57so it's me saying to myself, pull yourself together,
23:02have a laugh, and don't take things so seriously.
23:04Go on, Olly.
23:05Give it to us.
23:06Here we go.
23:07I'm very excited about this one.
23:10Let go, my love, and laugh a while.
23:15Do the things that make you smile.
23:20Rest your head and take a breath.
23:24Time is for the wasting.
23:26Oh, yeah.
23:28Nice chord.
23:29Knows what he's doing on the piano.
23:31Let your mind wonder free.
23:40Come explore the little pats with me.
23:47Mate, I'm seeing kaleidoscopic music.
23:49We'll float side by side down the stream.
23:55His voice isn't, like, remarkable, but it's just kind of uplifting.
24:00It's what you need on a rainy day, isn't it?
24:02Life is but a dream.
24:06A warm breeze will blow.
24:08I think the piano naturally wants to be sad, but I really wanted to write a happy song.
24:15As you lie floating on the lilypads with me, your little lady.
24:23Look at a crowd and everyone's waving their eyes.
24:25And I lie floating on the lilypads with you.
24:35Thank you, everybody.
24:41I like this dude a lot.
24:42I like you too.
24:43He's effortlessly funny.
24:45People appreciate it here.
24:47There's, like, a tradition of cabaret in the UK.
24:50Oh, Ollie.
24:52This is so good.
24:54Always look on the bright side of life.
24:56It's that vibe.
24:57I feel like I want to get a lily pad.
24:59Yeah.
25:00I do.
25:01For me, it's a moment in time here, not a Hackney Empire thing.
25:05Yeah.
25:05But I'm so happy we've had this.
25:08Oh, we needed a bit of Ollie today.
25:13Could have done without the reins today.
25:15I know.
25:15I know.
25:16Could not be worse.
25:19It's getting worse.
25:20No, it's not.
25:21It's getting better, Sean's on in a minute.
25:23Just going to walk towards Gary with the camera now.
25:25Around the side of the stage.
25:26Yeah.
25:27And then you're going into the tent.
25:28Lovely.
25:29Our next performer...
25:30Gorgeous.
25:31Gorgeous weather.
25:33..is facing more than just the weather.
25:35Oh, my goodness.
25:36Bag of nerves.
25:37There's the stage.
25:38I'm in my home city.
25:40It's very nerve-wracking knowing people are now.
25:43I'm going to be there.
25:43My daughter.
25:45My amazing partner.
25:47Must be doing there, Edson.
25:48Just waiting.
25:49Standing there.
25:50Here she is.
25:52I'm so nervous.
25:53For her.
25:56Hi, Chantal.
25:57How are you doing?
25:58Come in, come in.
25:58Well, welcome.
26:00Lovely to have you.
26:01So, today, how are you feeling about going out there,
26:03seeing all these strangers?
26:04The rain.
26:05This is hell.
26:06Are you?
26:07Oh, yeah, yeah.
26:08Oh, mate, don't be nervous.
26:11I'm a born and bred scouser.
26:13Growing up my whole life, singing was important to me.
26:16I'd sing at the top of my lungs.
26:18I had confidence and loads of it.
26:21I wanted to start to perform.
26:23I just didn't have much opportunity to do it.
26:28When I was 13, I noticed that I had swelling in my ankles.
26:32The doctors, they said, you need dialysis today or you'll die.
26:37So I was on dialysis for 11 years, and then I was told,
26:41if you don't get a transplant soon, you're not going to make it.
26:49The week later, the nurse got a call, and it's like,
26:52Chantal, you won't believe this.
26:54They've got your kidney.
26:56After the transplant, my life changed.
26:59It was free and beyond words.
27:01It has enabled me to travel and be with my family.
27:05But the main one, I wouldn't have been able to have my daughter, Rudy.
27:09What a joy.
27:12Oh, she's got a daughter!
27:14This is insane.
27:15This is actual fairy tales.
27:17A warm welcome to the lovely Chantal.
27:22I am nervous to perform, always.
27:25Let's go, Sharon!
27:26Come on, girl!
27:27But my gift, a kidney transplant, is the best thing that's ever happened to me.
27:33Hey, Liverpool.
27:35I'm going to sing The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me by Gladys Knight.
27:39It's perfect.
27:40Because this is such a good song for your voice to shine on, if you can do it.
27:44But is she going to be nervous?
27:46Mmm.
27:47Oh, me nerves are gone.
27:49Oh, mate, me legs are like jelly!
27:56We're very big to you.
28:01And have had my shame.
28:05Mmm, a life's ups and downs.
28:09Tone, I love the tone.
28:11Tone's there.
28:11But fate's been kind
28:16The downs
28:17Have been few
28:21Oh, attitude
28:22Sounds like an actual old record
28:25Yeah, like it's rich
28:27It's so classy, isn't it?
28:30Talk about this voice all day
28:32Sick
28:38And I love the phrasing
28:41Yeah
28:41It's not completely on the
28:43Like, she's free
28:49And the A's are really pronounced
28:54She's in with noise
28:55Some pretty cool techniques here
29:04Oh, even the band's like
29:06Finally, isn't it?
29:11She is our kind of singer
29:13I can hear the wave
29:14Yes, oh man
29:17There was a moment
29:19That I spent
29:21Kelly
29:22I'm just loving you
29:24You can hear the desperation
29:30You can also hear, like, the relief
29:33Yeah, it is relief
29:37When I step on stage and sing
29:39I'm doing this with Madonna in mind
29:42How young he was
29:43And how he passed
29:44He's giving me a second chance at life
29:50This song makes me feel free
29:53Imagine, like, a bird in a cage
29:55And then the door gets let open
29:57And the bird flies out
29:58Cause you're the best thing
30:02That ever happened to me
30:06Come on, let's go down
30:08This is absolute cold
30:10You're the best thing
30:13That ever happened to me
30:16I know you're the best thing
30:22All that ever happened to me
30:43You brought Paloma and Sun down in this rain
30:48You're a legend
30:53If it was the 1960s
30:55You'd be the biggest star in the world
30:56And your miracle baby
30:58Does she tell you you're a miracle?
31:01I think she does, you know
31:03See you later, guys, peace, yeah
31:06Bless you, ma'am
31:08Mate, I am shaken
31:10You know, I'm glad I've done it
31:12I'm just so glad that I'm alive
31:14To say to this little girl
31:16Just do it
31:17Soak her up
31:18It doesn't matter what happens
31:22It's been a rainy, dreary day
31:25And then you come up with somebody like that
31:28I am buzzing
31:28I can't get a smile off my face
31:30Could be crying
31:33It's not about pitting people against each other
31:35But Chantelle's causing problems
31:36Because her voice is that good
31:38Good peace, you, ma'am
31:39Hi, good away
31:40Thank you
31:42When you're standing out there
31:43Witnessing something like that
31:44A bunch of strangers connecting
31:46It's so cool
31:47And then coming back up here
31:49You getting a little blow dry on the way
31:50You're looking amazing
31:51I'm like drowned rat
31:59With the rain still falling
32:01What's up, Liverpool?
32:02How are we doing?
32:02You OK?
32:03Sam's taken to the stage
32:05How sweet it is to be loved by you
32:09Liverpool, you're like sugar, baby
32:12To help warm up the soaked Liverpool crowd
32:15Oh my God, look at them
32:16What?
32:17Is this a hand do?
32:18Yeah
32:18Yay
32:21You brightened up
32:22All of my days
32:24With love so sweet
32:26There's so many ways
32:28I want to stop
32:29Thank you, baby
32:31I just gotta stop
32:34And thank you, babe
32:37I'm so surprised
32:39I'm so surprised
32:40Lovely to meet you
32:41Is this your fella?
32:42He's hot, isn't he?
32:43He's gorgeous
32:48From one love story to another
32:52I'm Ali Horne
32:54I'm going to be singing
32:55Northern Sky by Nick Drake
32:57For my gorgeous wife
32:59To tell her how much I love her
33:02Let's do all the cringe
33:03This was the song that we played
33:05While we were signing our certificate
33:07So it means the world to us
33:09So I hope you enjoy it
33:13I bet you see him doing this all the time, don't you?
33:15So nice
33:16It doesn't get up
33:18It's such a great song
33:19I connected instantly
33:21It's like meeting Laura for the first time
33:22It's love at first sight
33:23And you go, God, where's this been all my life?
33:25We're in Liverpool
33:26That's what Paul McCartney said
33:27And every songwriter is trying to tell the person that they love
33:30That they love them
33:31In a way that they haven't heard before
33:32Yeah
33:33So let's see how Ali gets on
33:34I never felt magic as crazy as this
33:39I never saw moons near the meaning of the sea
33:44Never held emotion in the palm of my hand
33:49Or felt sweet breezes
33:51I think he plays that guitar really well
33:54Music is running through this guy's spirit
33:57Bright in my northern sky
33:59It's beautiful and simple
34:02And a really sweet declaration of love
34:06For you, they see it for God
34:08Come blow your horn on high
34:11The wife's not crying though
34:17Thank you very much
34:21Of course, genre of love is always like a common denominator
34:26Yeah
34:27Like everyone sings about it
34:28It's such a universal feeling
34:30Love and loss, pretty much
34:32With the power of love
34:37A force from above
34:40Ooh, autratic
34:43My name is Rachel
34:45Growing up in Bootle and singing opera was quite unusual
34:55I'm going to dedicate this song to my dad
34:57Who passed away three months ago
34:59I think this song has helped me
35:02You know, I'm now in a grieving process
35:05Being aware of the power of love
35:07Especially at the end of someone's life
35:10That's what you exchange
35:12That's all you can give each other
35:13Is love
35:21She's emotionally connected to her performance
35:23It's like mourning in the way she's delivering it
35:37She's going for the key change
35:39Our first key change ever, I think
35:43Even though this is a style of singing
35:45That I wouldn't necessarily gravitate towards
35:48She's making the song her own
35:49Yeah
35:52You're gone
35:58I reckon Frankie Goes to Hollywood
36:00Would be absolutely shocked
36:02That someone's managed to get more drama
36:03Into the most dramatic song that's ever been written
36:06I want to see the sunshine
36:07After the rain
36:10The clouds have parted in Liverpool
36:12The sun's come out
36:13Thank God
36:14And the sun's arrival
36:16Oh, it's a good crowd
36:18Yeah, it's amazing
36:19Has brought with it an even bigger audience
36:24Hello everyone, you all right?
36:26How are you doing?
36:27You're so pretty, aren't you?
36:28Look at you
36:28You're clamming up for me
36:30Yeah, of course I am
36:32I'm not being funny
36:33But Liverpoolians, they know how to dress, don't they?
36:35This is how they turn up in Liverpool
36:38Beautiful
36:39Here's a hug
36:40Let's do this
36:41Love you
36:42I love you
36:42But for Liverpool's final act
36:44She's got swag
36:46Wicked outfit
36:47There's more to her style than meets the eye
36:50So I'm wearing this dress that my mum always said that she likes me in
36:53And I'm wearing my mum's locker
36:55And mum's earrings as well
36:56So yeah, I've got her with me
36:57She's got a camo memo too
37:01Hi Renee, how are you doing?
37:03I'm good
37:03Lovely to meet you
37:04You look beautiful
37:05Thank you
37:05Have you ever done anything like this before?
37:08No, not at all
37:08And this song is like so personal to me because it was great for me mum
37:13So this is a song that you've actually written?
37:15Yeah
37:15Oh wonderful, what's it called?
37:17Life's a bitch
37:18It is, isn't it?
37:20Help!
37:23I love the title
37:24My mum, she always used to say life's a bitch and then you die
37:27So I thought I'd turn it into a song
37:31It was me, my mum and my sister growing up
37:33We called ourselves the three musketeers
37:36All three of us
37:37We'd go like to the Lake District or we'd go to Wales
37:39Or we went to Amsterdam for the first time
37:41I'll forever miss my mum, do you know what I mean?
37:43She was honestly one of the best people
37:45And I'm not just saying that because she was my mum
37:47She was
37:49Now that my mum's gone
37:50You know, I can feel the emptiness in the house
37:52And this song came from that grief
37:55It's so hard to lose a parent when you're that young
37:58You're just getting into the age where your parents become your friends as well
38:02Let's stand on the bottom step, there we go
38:05When I was writing the song I was in, you know, the lowest moments of my life
38:10So I do feel a little bit vulnerable
38:12Please welcome, Remain
38:15This is the first time that I've ever sung such a personal song in public
38:20So, yeah
38:24Thank you
38:25Hi, Remain
38:26So, nice to meet you
38:28So my name's Remain and I'm going to be singing an original song today
38:31We lost me mum last year
38:33So this song is dedicated to her
38:35And the love and the humour that she brought to my life
38:40I think it's been about a week after me mum had passed away
38:42And I was in the house on my own and I was just crying my eyes out
38:45And then there was a guitar next to me
38:47Which my mum got me when I was like 11
38:49And I just picked the guitar up
38:51And it started just playing a little riff
38:53And these were the words that came out
38:55We were all born
38:58I was born to feel it
39:02Everything I want
39:03Everything I want
39:04For no reason
39:08And it can all change
39:11With the seasons
39:13But don't go drowning in your thoughts
39:17Just take a second and breathe in
39:22Don't be afraid of the darkness
39:28You'll see the light
39:29I love her voice
39:31Like it's really, really young and modern
39:34There's a naivety to that style of singing
39:36It's really intimate
39:38Totally
39:48Yeah, it's hitting Alison too, huh?
39:53We were all born
39:56To know it
39:58Our inevitable end
40:01Is the only thing that's honest
40:07And I'm not afraid of the darkness
40:12I see my mother's light
40:15Aww, beautiful
40:16This is my brother
40:21My mum was my biggest fan
40:22She'd be at the front now cheering me on
40:25And I know she'll be with me there
40:26Whether it's through the sun or a bird flying past
40:29My mum will be there with me
40:34But with a little bit of love
40:36We'll be alright
40:40My mum's motto, life's a bitch and then you die
40:42Like, it's accepting the inevitable
40:45But being at peace with it
40:47And enjoying the life that we have now
40:49Yes
40:53Me, myself
40:57And you
41:00We'll get through
41:03Thank you
41:04Thank you
41:05Thank you
41:09Thank you
41:10Oh, that was so nice
41:12That's so beautiful
41:14She's sort of magic, isn't she?
41:16Oh, God
41:18Well done, baby
41:19Well done
41:19You can't have it not be a contender
41:22Because it's doing everything that we're asking
41:24Your mum will be so proud
41:25Thank you
41:26She's gone and created this song
41:28To talk about a moment in her life
41:30That's still pure and raw
41:31Thank you
41:32So lovely
41:33Got everything going for her
41:41All of today's performers are back on the Your Song stage
41:46There's an amazing amount of talent here
41:48It's not going to be easy
41:49Waiting to find out who Paloma and Sam have chosen to perform at the Hackney Empire Grand Final
41:55I have absolutely loved Liverpool
41:59The buzz, the atmosphere, the people
42:01It's been incredible
42:02Man, I've had the best time
42:04Such a great crowd
42:05People will come out, rain or shine
42:07Let's talk about some of our singers today
42:09Who stuck with you the most?
42:11I feel like I was the most emotional and the most moved by Elliot
42:17Oh, yeah
42:22That was lovely
42:23And you could feel the audience as well with him
42:25Yeah, he made people just want him straight away
42:27And it's funny because some of these performances
42:30We're completely blown away by the voice
42:32With a little bit of love will be alright
42:37Like Remy because it was so unique
42:41And then Chantel
42:42Oh, yeah
42:46Amazing voice
42:48You can hear it in her
42:49She's just flying now
42:50Georgia
42:50I wouldn't say that her voice blew me away
42:54But the way she used her voice added so much more to her story
43:04I loved how she was singing with so much authenticity
43:08Gave us all goosebumps
43:09Listen, I'm so excited
43:11I'm glad I haven't got your job
43:13Because you've got to now choose one person
43:15To go through to the Grand Final
43:19You don't even know
43:20We're trying to figure that out
43:21This is our first go
43:23We're still trying to work out
43:24I'm going to leave you to it
43:25Because you've got a lot to discuss
43:27Is anyone's heart just started beating quite fast?
43:36Hi, guys
43:37Hi
43:38Liverpool, you have been absolutely incredible
43:42I've loved every minute
43:43Thank you so much for finding the courage
43:45To share your stories with us
43:47We really appreciate it
43:48And as you know
43:49You weren't just singing for the Liverpool crowds
43:52We have two incredible pop stars backstage
43:55Some of you have met them
43:57Please welcome Paloma Faith
43:59And Sam Ryder
44:02Hi, guys
44:05What's up?
44:06Hi
44:06You all blew us away
44:08It was a testament to Liverpool
44:10We already had high expectations
44:12And you guys really delivered
44:14You've all been incredible
44:15A credit to yourselves
44:15A credit to your city
44:16But there's only space
44:18For one person from Liverpool
44:20To sing at the Hackney Empire
44:23So, class of Liverpool
44:25The singer we have chosen
44:30Is
44:33Chantel
44:37Thanks so much for Chantel
44:39Thank you
44:40Well done
44:41Wow
44:43Wow
44:43I can't believe it
44:45I can't believe it
44:48I can't believe it
44:49I can't believe it
44:51I can't believe it
45:00The only thing that what we're doing here
45:01Is all about
45:02It is Chantel
45:04Congratulations
45:05You'll be well
45:06Thank you
45:07So good
45:07So good
45:08Chantel blew us away
45:09She has so much musical potential
45:11You're really amazing
45:13She needs relaxing
45:15Reminding how special she is
45:17But I'm so glad
45:18She's going to be with us
45:19On that stage at the final
45:21Why don't you come out of a battery?
45:26Before this
45:27I had very shaky doubt
45:29In myself
45:30But right now
45:31I feel better than I did yesterday
45:33The day before
45:34The day before
45:34So yeah
45:35God
45:36Wow
45:38Wonderful
45:39What a joy to be alive
45:42What a joy
45:45Why don't you come out of a battery?
45:56Yes Liverpool
45:59Next time
46:00I'm nervous
46:01I'm shutting myself
46:02Sorry
46:02I'm
46:04The people of Edinburgh
46:06She definitely knows how to connect to a song
46:08Hit too many
46:10She is cooking here
46:12Of the right notes
46:15So how will Sam and Paloma
46:17You're so pretty
46:18Decide who will take the next place
46:20Just give me some kind
46:23Oh my goodness
46:24It's one of my favourites
46:26At their final concert
46:28This is going to be impossible