Never judge people on their appearance...

[oxysback]

American Idol is a joke. If they don't have age limits in Britain why do they have them in our version?

Actually, their version of American Idol is Pop Idol. I think the age requirements for both shows are the same (or similar).

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.

[Softie]

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.

[Zen]

Meh.
"Pop stars" we got. Give me talent, I say!

[Flybye]

What a phenomenal display of talent and confidence.

[wackyjacky1]

That was...WOW!

[Serendipity]

Thanks for the link.
That was incredible - I hope we hear more of her!

[Mr. Bloom]

I had SilverSon run it on Yahoo! News. I teared up! Her voice resonated at that point that touches my soul!

[badgercat]

What a voice! Thanks for posting this.

[Softie]

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!

[Trek420]

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.

[beccaB]

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.

[Trek420]

Very well indeed. Even her choice of music
"you're going to sing what?"

and yes she did!! I hope she wins.

[GLC1968]

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.

[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.