http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3aCCjjoKC8
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That truly is inspiring and wonderful.
That was brilliant!
Wow. Just wow.
Here's a link to an article about her performance. Good for her!
OMG, I was crying. How wonderful for her.
I watched the US version a few times and it was too excruciating. Too many contestants picked for the physical package and not the talent.
Britain seems to be able to do the opposite. Bravo for them.
This is the first season's winner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_5W4...eature=related
Just inspiring. The song is one of my favorites, and from her mouth, the words are so much more meaningful.
Happens too often, and not just on American Idol.Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
Thank you for the link. So wonderful and to brighten up my day! And I love her attitude.
Gonna share this my friends.
I'm crying as well.. Susan was inspiring, so spunky, no fear of failure..she just crushed it. Bravo!!
Papaver, thanks for sharing that link.
That was just awesome. And so brave of her to put herself out there, on a show where people can be cruel. She knew she would win them over.
GO SUSAN!
American Idol is a joke. If they don't have age limits in Britain why do they have them in our version?
That was beautiful and thanks for the link.
Because AI is looking for a pop star....geared towards the teeny-bopper audience. So they want a young star to click with a young audience.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
Paul Potts...this woman....BGT is looking for a completely different niche. You'd never see an opera singer on AI.
Besides....it's well known that America idolizes youth.
Actually, their version of American Idol is Pop Idol. I think the age requirements for both shows are the same (or similar).Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
The show you just watched was Brittain's Got Talent. Our version is America's Got Talent. Anyone can perform whatever talent they want, not just singers.
Wow, that was amazing. She is absolutely as good as anyone I have seen perform on stage. As a fan of live performances I'm sad the world was deprived of her singing in major productions this long.
Meh.
"Pop stars" we got. Give me talent, I say!
What a phenomenal display of talent and confidence.
That was...WOW!
Thanks for the link.
That was incredible - I hope we hear more of her!
I had SilverSon run it on Yahoo! News. I teared up! Her voice resonated at that point that touches my soul!
What a voice! Thanks for posting this. :)
As a PS. I'd love to hear how this is going for her, but don't have a TV. If anyone watches it would be great to know the outcomes!
Wow, just wow.
I love watching the expressions of the judges. At about 4:01 Simon exhales right along with her. She's good, really good, what an ear, great range, she interprets the music well, phrasing is beautiful and judging from the judges expressions I think they got it just from the way she held the mike "this may be good!" and then that first note. "yes!"
The only musical gene left for me from my opera singing paternal grandparents (my brother got the genes and some were left for my sister, Duck on Wheels) was perfect pitch.
Her every note is spot on. But you can have an ear and still be bad and she is wow, just wow. :D
I have played in the pit for a high school version of that musical/opera. It is some of the most challenging work I have ever done. That was performed very well.
Very well indeed. :cool: Even her choice of music
"you're going to sing what?"
and yes she did!! I hope she wins.
Wow, amazing. I too, hope we hear more from her.
What struck me as odd was that I read all the comments here before I listened to it, so I knew it was going to be good. I was watching the audience's reaction to her intro and it pissed me off. The judges too...how could they all be so judgemental? Then it occurred to me that I'd probably have thought the same thing had I not already knew she was going to be good. Realizing that makes me feel a bit ashamed for a reaction that I didn't have but one that I probably would have in a different situation. I certainly hope that the people there live learned something. I know I did.
Thanks for sharing this.
Wow, that was awesome. Thanks for sharing the link!
Wow! What a wonderful voice she has! I really hope she is able to go far in the competition. I loved her attitude! She seems to know who she is and what she's capable of with her voice. Her reaction to the crowd's cheers was so sweet and genuine.
I was in the audience of a concert a few years ago where a similar situation occurred. Matt Andersen, a Canadian blues singer-songwriter, was the opening act for the band I went to see. He's 6'2" and about 400 lbs, with longish curly hair. There was audible snickering in the audience as he walked onstage with his guitar. As soon as he began singing, it was apparent to all that we were hearing something very special. By the end of the first song, he had blown the collective socks off the audience. It was amazing.
I hope Susan Boyle has the opportunity to continue wowing audiences with her beautiful voice.
she is awesome. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for posting this link :)
I live in the UK and go of of my way to avoid these programs. The people are so cruel to the participants. So to see that, to see her wipe the smirks off their faces was - priceless.
Thank you again.
I still won't be watching, but will no doubt read in the news who wins.. I hope it's Susan Boyle
The reaction of all the judges was pretty great to watch, but seeing the one guys jaw actually drop was priceless.... I have to admit, even beyond judging her from her outward appearance, you'd never guess such a pure, sweet singing voice was going to be behind her speaking voice. I did expect something out of the ordinary though, mainly because it was posted up.
It certainly does teach quite the lesson - the unabashed sniggering by the judges and the audience was incredibly rude, but she sure did soldier on. Sad to say, she's probably accustomed to getting that kind of reaction. Maybe next time all of those people there will think twice before writing someone off at first glance.
I'm just so happy for her! I was reading an article where she said she had never been kissed. At 47! I'm sure she'll be kissed after this. What an amazing woman to have gone through what she did and still come out with that cheeky attitude. And then the voice! Oh my! She's amazing!! I definitely teared up when I hear her - even for the third time.
I saw a bit of this on SBS the other night & wanted to see the whole thing. I finally got to see it now after waiting & waiting for my slow dial up to upload(?)/download (?) it.
All i can say is i'm still wiping the tears away...Good on her for sticking her thumb out & going on the show. Stuff society's views on people who don't look "famous"or "wonderful".
I need to listen to the Les Mis soundtrack again.
To me, that's what got me most - listening to the words of the song - about dreaming of a life different from the one she's living. Never been kissed, never been loved.Quote:
Originally Posted by andtckrtoo
+1 - All I can say is that I hope every single one of her dreams comes true. In one song she has brought so much to so many people.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by Eden
I'd add that I don't think that the judges held a candle to her in class or grace; yes, 2 of them admitted how rude their reaction was, but kind of enveloped their comments into a group scolding, "everyone was laughing at you at the start, etc" instead of taking personal responsibility and owning up to their own superficiality at the beginning; how about an apology too, or is that considered unnecessary or a ratings plunger?
She outclassed them all and very graciously stood there on stage listening to their drivel, combined with them acknowledging the obvious - this woman can sing her heart out and I hope she rocks 'em all the way to the top!
I thought that, too. "Wow. Not one of them said, "I'm sorry. I misjudged you.""Quote:
Originally Posted by MM_QFC!
Two years ago when Paul Potts was on BGT, Simon had the very same answer for him as he had for Susan, last week: "I was not expecting THAT." Our expectations are low sometimes but what results is actually unreal. I had seen Susan through a link on Yahoo news on Sunday, but am so glad to see it here, too. It makes you want to have a very open mind when it comes to first impressions! Her choice of song was poignant and her delivery...well, just awesome.
BTW, Paul Potts is slated to introduce his second CD on 5-5. (my birthday...I know what I am giving myself! :D)