The Voice senior candidate Jimi Bellmartin stole the show in the finals with a dramatic performance of the R&B classic ‘Stand By Me.’
Bellmartin might release an EP and play live in Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome after winning the season. Bellmartin has been the overwhelming favorite since the beginning of that year.
When he performed James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s World” from the first notes of his audition, all the coaches turned around in one go.
In this two-minute, thirty-three-second clip, Jimi Bellmartin sings Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” on The Voice Senior’s The Final. He delivers an intriguing performance of the song, particularly the chorus, “Stand by me.” It’s really moving.
When he came to Holland, he was a year old. As a youngster, he ended up in Vught. Bellmartin has dedicated his life to singing. Not just at parties but also in the voices of renowned musicians like Percy Sledge, Lou Rawls, Eric Burdon, and The Trammps.
He has spent years traveling the globe and demonstrating his talent to many audiences. More than two million viewers saw the soul singer perform “Loving Someone” to win the RTL talent competition. He trained under Gordon and Gerard Joling.
Bellmartin’s debut song, “This is My Love Song,” was made available in 1970. In 2007, the funk group The Soul Snatchers introduced Bellmartin as their main singer. Bellmartin’s rendition of “Stand By Me” on The Voice is one of the most enduring due to his distinctive soul vibe.
