š„³āThe Lucky Onesāš„³ | Jack and Tim performed their own original song called āThe Lucky Ones. Jack explained that the song is āabout how lucky we are to have what we have.
š„³āThe Lucky Onesāš„³ | Jack and Tim performed their own original song called āThe Lucky Ones. Jack explained that the song is āabout how lucky we are to have what we have.
Who Are They?
Jack was 12 years old and Tim was 43 years old ā a father and son duo who came to the BGT stage armed with their acoustic guitars.
The Song
Jack and Tim performed their own original song called āThe Lucky Ones. Jack explained that the song is āabout how lucky we are to have what we have.
The Performance
Both father and son played acoustic guitars and sang gorgeous duet vocals. Tim sang the first verse, showing a delicate folk vocal style and putting a lot of heart into the words.
The big moment came when dad and son sang the chorus together, and hearing their voices join as one simply hit you in the chest. Jack then stole the show with his lead vocal after the chorus, which showcased a wide range and was so sweet and pure.
You could see in the judgesā eyes as they watched the audition that Jack and Tim had won them over.
The Golden Buzzer Moment
After the applause died down, Simon Cowell didnāt hesitate and said, āTim, Jack ā this says it allā ā and hit the Golden Buzzer, sending them straight to the live shows.
Simon described the performance as ājust so fantastic, so pure, so great.ā
Judgesā Reactions
David Walliams said it made a big impact on him as a father himself, stating: āIt was just wonderful to see a father and son with a very special connection do this beautiful performance together.ā
Alesha Dixon heaped praise on the duo, saying: āIām so happy for you. Youāre by far the coolest father and son act that weāve ever had. I canāt wait to hear more and see you in the live round.ā
Their Journey Beyond the Audition
Jack and Tim came back in the semi-finals with another original song called āBig Wide World.āĀ David remarked it was āVery, very braveā of them to come out and do another original song, and Amanda said she believed Jack had āstar quality.ā They won the judgesā vote with three votes ā from Simon, Amanda, and Alesha ā going through to the Grand Final.
In the Final, they sang āThe Lucky Onesā again ā the same song from their audition. Simon said it ābrought back so many amazing memoriesā from the day he first met them, and David called it āa beautiful thingā to witness.