Perhaps saving the best for last, the 55-year-old vocalist Richard Goodall participated in the America’s Got Talent finals.
The fan-favorite of AGT season 19, Goodall stood and performed a performance of “Faithfully,” a Billboard Hot 100 smash from Journey’s 1983 album Frontiers, which was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame.
With the backing of a full band, Goodall performed the ballad while wearing an all-black outfit and a black flat cap, hitting all the high notes flawlessly.
The entire room, including the four judges, gave Goodall a standing ovation as his performance came to an end.
Heidi Klum said, “You are such an amazing man, you are so humble, you’re so kind.” “When you’re not in front of the microphone, you’re also a little bit silent. You’re a major rock star then. “I want you to win this so bad, Richard,” she continued.
“I could feel the energy behind me,” commented Simon Cowell. Since the moment you appeared on the program, to be honest. You are our hero, and we all “need a hero right now.”
A bold prediction was made by Howie Mandel: “I think you just sang yourself $1 million.”
Goodall delivered a powerful rendition of Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger,” the Rocky III theme, during the semifinals.
Goodall works as a shy school janitor by day. During the semifinals, he declared, “I’ve been singing in the halls for 23 years.” “It’s not wasted on me; I realize how fortunate I am to be here.” Millions of people have come to love him because of those remarks and his performances, which have included Michael Bolton’s “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.”
Goodall is one of ten finalists and will compete against the following groups: comedian Learnmore Jonasi; aerial duo Sebastián & Sonia; dog act Roni Sagi & Rhythm; aerial troupes AIRFOOTWORKS and Brent Street; acrobatic group Hakuna Matata Acrobats; drone group Sky Elements; and fellow singer Dee Dee Simon.
During the quarterfinal, four finalists—AirFOOTWORKS (Howie Mandel), Hakuna Matata Acrobats (Sofia Vergara), Sebastián & Sonia (imon Cowell), and Dee Dee Simon (Heidi Klum)—were awarded a Golden Buzzer. After the semifinal last week, the last six candidates were chosen.
America votes now. The winner will be revealed on September 24 during the season finale, which will also include appearances from Journey members Steve Aoki, Gabriel Iglesias, Andra Day, Simone Biles, Michael Bublé, and Neal Schon.
