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Tom Ball's Reverent Cover of The Beatles' "Blackbird" Is a Musical Treasure

Tom Ball can truly tackle any genre! 

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In a February 15 Instagram post, America's Got Talent: All-Stars alum Tom Ball gave fans something they've been clamoring for: a Beatles cover.

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"Haven't had the chance to play and sing for a while and one of you mentioned trying some Beatles 💿🎙️ Here's my short version of Blackbird 🐦‍⬛," he captioned his post before encouraging fans to leave more requests in his comment section.

The video started off with a very high note (literally), and Ball never looked back. Backed by his always-impressive piano skills, he sang "Blackbird" like only he could, even throwing in some runs and vibrato that the actual Beatles would totally find impressive. 

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It's been less than a month since Ball and his wife, Hannah, welcomed their first child, daughter Adeline Hope Ball, into the world. 

"We're absolutely bursting with love, and the middle name 'Hope' reflects everything our little miracle has given us throughout a long, difficult journey," Ball wrote in the couple's birth announcement. "IVF has now changed our life and we're so thankful to have our beautiful little girl. Honestly, it's our dream come true."

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Here's what to know about "Blackbird" by The Beatles

Released in 1968 off the band's self-titled double album, more commonly known as The White Album, "Blackbird" became another hit for The Beatles and remains one of the group's most well-known songs today.

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It peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 — and interestingly enough, it was considered "country" enough to be placed on the organization's Hot Country Songs chart, where it reached number six. 

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In 2022, The Independent dubbed "Blackbird" one of The Beatles' best tracks, calling out the song's "beautiful calmness" and writing, "For many, it's the apotheosis of McCartney's career and remains a standout in his solo live shows."

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