During Ed Drewett’s audition on Britain’s Got Talent, a prominent member of the music industry finally emerged from the background. It was an exciting moment. Ed disclosed to the judges that, at the age of 25, he was already working as a professional songwriter and was responsible for huge international successes including One Direction’s “Best Song Ever” and The Wanted’s “Glad You Came.” He came to the show to demonstrate that he has the vocal ability and stage presence to be a star in his own right, despite his tremendous background behind the scenes.
Ed decided to play an original song called “Blink,” which he described as being about discovering inner strength amid trying circumstances. Ed’s performance was a stunner; whereas some composers find it difficult to make the leap to singing, he had a natural charisma and a strong, polished voice that won over the audience right away. The judges were very pleased with the caliber of his songwriting, observing that the music had the “catchy” feel of a true hit record and the words were lovely.
The judges commended him for taking the stage at last, and the panel’s comments were overwhelmingly positive. He sounded and looked like a real star, according to Amanda Holden, while others bemoaned Simon Cowell’s absence to see such a gifted performer. Ed scored a unanimous four “yeses” from the judges, proving that his bravery in going from the background to the spotlight paid off. His audition served as a reminder that the people who write our greatest pop songs frequently have amazing backgrounds and skills of their own.
