With composed hands and a steady gaze, a 13-year-old kid approached the microphone as though he knew something we didn’t. Then he began to sing. The world stopped at that instant.
Like a specter from the past, his voice floated out of the room, rich, deep, and strikingly similar to Elvis’. The gasp reverberated through the crowd like the slow-motion shattering of a dropped glass. Wide-eyed, the judges stopped, and then, as if muscle memory had taken over, all of their hands simultaneously pressed the button. It was more than just a response. It was a wave of shock.
During his blind audition for The Voice Kids Germany, 13-year-old Karel Zingt performed an amazing rendition of Elvis Presley’s legendary song “Jailhouse Rock.” The tone of the 1956 original is maintained as this young performer, dressed to the nines, pays a stirring tribute to the King of Rock & Roll.
In just a few lines, Karel transformed from apprehensive to in control of the stage, captivating the audience and causing his family to burst into backstage dancing. The judges all turned at once, drawn to see who was behind the distinctive voice and rich sound.
You’ll see why much of Germany cheered Karel Zingt on during his tenure on The Voice Kids once you’ve heard him perform his way into rock and roll history. With his vintage voice and modern, captivating delivery, this little rock star’s version of “Jailhouse Rock” will leave you wanting more.
