Never judge people on their appearance...

[Smilie]

Wow, that was awesome. Thanks for sharing the link!

[five one]

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.

[ShubieGA]

she is awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[gilly]

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

[Eden]

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.

[andtckrtoo]

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.

[Pedal Wench]

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.

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.

[crazycanuck]

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.

[MM_QFC!]

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.

+1
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!

[7rider]

+1
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.""