When the whole crowd sings along with Josh Groban on “You Raise Me Up” live, the warm feeling will make your soul take flight

Josh Groban represents much more than a vocalist to his admirers. His moving rendition of "You Raise Me Up" at Hyde Park, London transported spectators to an emotional realm. Various attendees expressed that his lyrics evoked thoughts of the divine, remembered family members, or simply created indescribable feelings.

A magical moment occurred during the bridge at 2:53, when Groban asked "You ready to sing?" The audience responded enthusiastically, with everyone joining together for the famous chorus, enhanced by the on-stage choir. These instances make Groban's shows exceptionally memorable. He possesses one of the most outstanding vocals in the industry and expertly uses it to stir deep emotions.

Alongside Groban's sincere singing, fans appreciated the rich orchestral backing from the BBC Concert Orchestra. The first violinist deserves special recognition for creating such a straightforward yet impactful opening.

Groban delivered "You Raise Me Up" at BBC Radio 2's Last Night of the Proms, with the BBC's video reaching 8.7 million views. Many viewers shared personal connections to the song, while others praised the performance with comments like "This will forever be one of the most beautiful songs in the world. His voice, the orchestra. It gives me goosebumps" and "This was so fantastic. His voice is stunning. So glad I was there to witness this lovely performance."

Groban frequently appears on BBC Radio 2, much to fans' delight. The California singer achieved 14 million views with the BBC during his Radio 2 live studio performance of "The Impossible Dream." Groban excels at putting his unique spin on classic songs, as demonstrated by his BBC version of the Man of La Mancha musical hit.

"You Raise Me Up" was created by Rolf Lovland (music) and Brendan Graham (lyrics). Lovland first released an instrumental version in 2001, before Secret Garden introduced the initial vocal version in 2002. Groban released his interpretation on September 10, 2004, achieving triple Platinum status in the United States.