A NIGHT OF WONDER: The Three Amigos Deliver a Stunning Elvis Tribute with “The Wonder of You” on The Late Late Show Country Special
When The Three Amigos — Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell, and Patrick Feeney — took the stage for this year’s Late Late Show Country Music Special, fans already knew they were in for a treat. But no one could have predicted the sheer emotion that would fill the RTE Studio when the beloved trio launched into their heartfelt version of Elvis Presley’s classic, “The Wonder of You.”
The performance was part of the 10th-anniversary celebration of the Late Late Show Country Special, a night dedicated to the greats of country and rock ’n’ roll. As the lights dimmed and the familiar piano intro began, a hush fell over the audience. Then, with matching dark suits and warm smiles, the three singers stepped forward — three voices blending into one timeless sound.
Patrick Feeney opened the first verse, his smooth baritone carrying the song’s tender message of gratitude and devotion. When he sang, “When no one else can understand me,” his tone was gentle, almost prayer-like. Robert Mizzell followed, adding his rich Southern warmth, a perfect echo of Elvis’s original depth. And when Jimmy Buckley joined in on harmony, the entire room seemed to shimmer.
Behind them, the big screen displayed images of Elvis Presley — his iconic smile, the jumpsuits, the Vegas lights — while a subtle string arrangement swelled under the trio’s voices. The combination of live vocals, nostalgic imagery, and reverent atmosphere created what many fans later called “one of the most beautiful moments in Late Late Show history.”
The emotion in the room was unmistakable. Many in the audience wiped away tears, swaying gently as the three singers poured their hearts into the lyrics:
“You give me strength to carry on,
And you’re always there to lend a hand…”
For The Three Amigos, the performance was more than a tribute — it was a celebration of music’s power to connect generations. In interviews afterward, Robert Mizzell said, “We grew up listening to Elvis. To be able to honor him together on such a big night — it meant the world to us.”
Their version of “The Wonder of You” struck a perfect balance between faithfulness and individuality. It was respectful of Elvis’s original, yet carried the signature harmony that has made The Three Amigos one of Ireland’s most beloved country acts.
When the final line echoed — “That’s the wonder, the wonder of you” — the audience erupted in applause. Host Patrick Kielty, visibly moved, called the moment “a reminder that country music and rock ’n’ roll share the same heart — love, gratitude, and soul.”
Online, fans flooded social media with praise, sharing clips and comments. One wrote, “Elvis would’ve loved this — pure emotion and class.” Another said, “The Three Amigos made me cry tonight. That’s the magic of real music.”
As the curtain fell on the Late Late Show Country Special, one thing was certain: “The Wonder of You” wasn’t just a song — it was a moment of connection between the past and the present, between Elvis and the voices that continue to keep his spirit alive.
And on that night, through the harmonies of The Three Amigos, the King’s legacy shone once more — tender, timeless, and full of wonder.