Portland based singer Storm Large took to the stage of America’s Got Talent and left goosebumps on everybody’s skin. All four judges included.
Storm unleashed all her fury with an intense take on the pop standard “I’ve got you under my skin“, proving to the world that even at 51, she still rocks the music world.
Initial introductions had Storm telling the judges that “Storm Large” is really her name and that she’s 51, impressing the four judges with her healthy, glowing vibe. She’s no stranger to Portland audiences either.
Simon must have recognized her as he asked,
“Have we met before?”
To which Large jokingly responded,
“We were so young, Simon.”
And if you’re scratching your head now thinking if you’ve seen her before, Storm attracted national attention as a contestant on the CBS reality television show Rock Star: Supernova.
You’ve never heard this pop standard done with such attitude.
We’re all used to Sinatra’s crooning, Michael Buble’s red wine-like singing, and many others but Storm strips the song of all that formal energy, instead charging it with a bit of angst and anger.
Even the comments section went wild for Storm,
“Was a fan since her Rock Star: Supernova days.. God, she ages like fine wine.”
Says Cathy Tucop, while Nicole went,
“Portland, Oregon represent! Those of us here in Portland know Storm very well. She’s been a Portland staple for decades and she never stopped performing. She sells out all her shows practically instantaneously. She is an absolute treasure of a talent and character. I’m so glad she went for it and now the whole world can enjoy what we’ve known for ages. Way to go, Storm!”
It’s clear that Storm is no stranger to the stage. The way she carried herself and her exchange with the judges shows that this lady’s been around.
Storm’s just started and already the audience is applauding her. And why not with a vocal range like hers!
The song builds with Large starting slow, deep and slow, then she increases the tempo slowly but surely, adding layers of her personality along with the power behind her voice.
Terry likes it!
Storm’s experience paid off. Her persona took over that stage, her energy radiating from all angles as she took her three minutes and made it a memorable one. AGT fans won’t forget the Storm that hit that day.
Simon Cowell had this to say,
“You have an amazing voice, an amazing personality, and amazing energy. Just to hear a naturally amazing voice like that…it was a really, really, really good audition.”
The Southboro singer also received praises from the lovely Heidi Klum,
“That was insane. I mean you were like possessed on that stage. I’ve never heard this song this way before. It was incredible.”
Howie Mandel added saying, “You would never know that was a cover … You made me love that song,” while Sofia Vergara said, “I was mesmerized.”
We all were.
That’s one way of getting under people’s skins.
Storm got all four to say “yes” but it’s not like she’s a stranger to approval and criticism on stage.
till, that was an incredible take on a classic song. Watch out. Storm’s brewing on the horizon.
Watch this emotionally charged rendition below!
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