‘X-Factor’ newcomer Danyl Johnson wowed over the judges, including Simon Cowell, who called it “single-handedly the best first audition I have ever heard.” But will X-Factor newcomer Danyl Johnson take the fast track that Susan Boyle did?

Watch Danyl Johnson’s X-Factor audition in the video clip above.

X-Factor newcomer Danyl Johnson is a 27-year-old teacher who auditioned for the series three years ago.

Watch the full X-Factor audition video below, where Danyl Johnson sings the Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends.”