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Sam Smith wowed everyone with this performance at the Oscars

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Singer Sam Smith performs onstage during the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Credit: Kevin Winter

Credit: Kevin Winter

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Singer Sam Smith performs onstage during the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
By Nicole Moschella
Feb 29, 2016

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Sam Smith performed the James Bond "Spectre" theme song, "The Writing's on the Wall" at Sunday night's Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles.

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Comedienne Sarah Silverman introduced the song. Smith’s performance was mysterious and eerily beautiful.

Smith performed for the packed crowd on a dark stage with a simple spotlight shining on him. His amazing voice left the audience stunned when he finished.

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