Susan Boyle Sets New Records

[Lavinia]

I don't usually watch the Idol type shows but someone sent me to this and it is really special. See if you don't think so, too. :thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

[datagal]

Ha! I saw this , this morning. I agree it is special. It brought tears to my eyes. It sort of reminded me of that guy Paul Potts. Amazing. I loved their reactions, especially Simons.

[TBIBeg]

WOW WOW WOW!


:beer:

[kitty1182]

Amazing!!!!!!!!

[tootie]

If you haven't been blessed to hear or see this video then do so now. Apparently this woman who is almost 48, unemployed, lives alone with her cat Pebbles, never been married and never been kissed went on this show Britains Got Talent and just blew everyone away. People were laughing and rolling their eyes when she first come out but in the end it was she that got the last laugh. The audience gave a standing ovation during the song. To see the judges reaction and especially Simon who I can't normally stand with this look of utter shock is truly a good sight to see. She sings "I Dreamed A Dream" from Les Miserables. If you don't know the words go online and look them up. Susan's dream has come true I am sure of it. Here is the link Susan Boyle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY).

[Lavinia]

Hey tootie! I posted this yesterday on open court because I, too, thought it was SO inspiring. I've only seen maybe 2 AI shows, not a big fan, but this was just GREAT!

[tootie]

Thanks for letting me know. I tried doing a search and couldn't come up with anything. I am so glad you did post it. CW can close this thread. Truly an inspiration!!!

[Spyder88]

Okay, I am covered with goosebumps and got all teary-eyed besides. Lovely. Just so lovely.

I hope God blesses Susan's newfound career so we may continue to be blessed by her remarkable talent.

:rose:

Thanks for sharing this!

[Debb]

That was just so wonderful. What a blessing.

[TennVol]

This is one of my favorite songs and this woman has a God given voice. What a wonderful inspiration she is!!!

[Sorrento]

This is so inspiring! I love seeing Simon's eyebrows go up - and then he even smiles. I've watched it more than several times by now and have to grab a tissue each time. Her voice is incredible. The music in the background at the end during the interviews adds a nice touch (French horns are my favorite). I hope this woman finds her dream.

[Jayne]

Thanks...I was going to post a thread to her...thanks for starting it...

amazing...

I try to post on the "What music are you listening to" as often as I can.

This WOMAN..IF I had money, I'd back her...

absolutely wonderful, isn't it?

Jayne

[Jayne]

Wow..what a wonderful voice..yep..she is like Paul Potts..an undiscovered wonder..I wish her much success..:thumbsup:



YES YES YES..she is like Paul Potts (who I also ADORE...)..but her quality of her voice..is better...JMO

God..love this woman's voice and her humility..just like Potts..

Jayne

[StickyBeak]

Just Wonderful, I think her job search is over. I wish her all the best. :thumbsup:

[TBIBeg]

I can't stop listening to her, amazing voice. A beautiful person!!!!!!!!

Guess Simon finally learned never judge a book by it's cover, finally.

I've listened to this at least a dozen times. The words paired with her noting that she'd never been married, or kissed for that matter. And, that she was currently unemployed just touched me. It was the perfect song, with the perfect delivery.

I hope every single dream she has ever dreamed comes true! :smile:

[Cornblossom]

The look on Simon's face: PRICELESS!!!

What a beautiful voice..absolutely beautiful!!!

[Lavinia]

I showed it to my cynical 17 year old and my 10 year old and they were both quite touched. Inspirational, for sure.

[VC2]

I read the story on cnn and came her to post the video. I have goosebumps. It takes forever for me to download youtube (dial up) so i rarely do no matter how good its meant to be, but from the comments i had to.

I will be seriously disappointed if she doesn't get a professional career because i so want to buy a CD of hers.

I don't know paul potts, the only one i can compare her to is perhaps Judy Garland..but she might be better. It was a treat to watch the judges mouths open in shock. Simon Cowells eyes went from bored cynical to pop eyed lol.

Anyone who appreciates wonderment and miracles should watch the video. It will leave a smile on your face for the rest of the day.

eta does anyone know if there are some home videos singing or anything of hers posted? I keep replaying it but would love to hear more songs.

[VC2]

i just rewatched it this time to pay attention to the judges faces.

I have never ever seen Simon Cowell look like he was in heaven before. every time they went to his face, it was like he was watching an angel, complete contentment.

Piers..he choked back a tear or two as did the woman judge.

not often you see the judges in such amazement especially Simon!

[Jayne]

I read the story on cnn and came her to post the video. I have goosebumps. It takes forever for me to download youtube (dial up) so i rarely do no matter how good its meant to be, but from the comments i had to.

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Anyone who appreciates wonderment and miracles should watch the video. It will leave a smile on your face for the rest of the day.

eta does anyone know if there are some home videos singing or anything of hers posted? I keep replaying it but would love to hear more songs.

Here's Paul Potts...not as he is now..as he was then, just as she:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k08yxu57NA

he brought tears to my eyes...but this woman??? twice more. They both are amazing...and this woman should be on Broadway, IMO. I did theatre with the original Raul from Phantom...he'd have loved both of them and helped train them. RIP Steve Barton..

Jayne

[VC2]

The link posted is no longer available.

Here is another one of the full version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnmbJzH93NU&feature=related

and if someone knows how to save it and email it to me could they pm?

[VC2]

Here's Paul Potts...not as he is now..as he was then, just as she:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k08yxu57NA

he brought tears to my eyes...but this woman??? twice more. They both are amazing...and this woman should be on Broadway, IMO. I did theatre with the original Raul from Phantom...he'd have loved both of them and helped train them. RIP Steve Barton..

Jayne

Thanks Jayne! Will read a book for a while as it downloads. I hate dial up lol.

Here is a piece on her by the shows site: She is so funny too! http://talent.itv.com/news/story/item_100074.htm

And Susan isn’t worried that the showbiz life would send her off the rails like so many stressed-out stars before her. She laughs, “It’s a challenge. Life is a challenge sometimes but this is different. And I like to test myself”

“If it all gets too much and they lock me up, I want a great big straight jacket with spots on it. A pink one…”

“…And a big zip on the back so I can escape!”, she i

[lune3]

I saw this too. Brought tears to my eyes when she sang.
I really wish her all the best and and great success. I hope that indeed she becomes as well known as the singer she mentioned. With a voice like that she deserves it, and the rest of us would only be lifted up all the more with hearing this treasure of a woman sing professionally.
Love her personality too, completely open, witty, and comfortable with herself. She seems like a great person.

[Jayne]

ABSOLUTELY, VC2...


Humour...gotta have it go get through life..

She has it... She was so "funny" in responding to Simon...

I have faith in her...(like I had faith in the PS jury) and I did in Paul Potts..but there is something "extra" in her...I expect to see her in live theatre...Elaine Paige...?? She beat her out...and she beat out Judy Garland and even the one I first thought of in appearance (not voice) ...Kathy Bates (not just the looks, I think...but the stage presence too??) Mae West...I know...not a singer..but you put all those together? You've got SUSAN BOYLE, IMO.

ROCK SUSAN....

I'm one of your FAVOURITE fans...

Jayne

[spydernweb2006]

My Husband and I are MEZMERIZED by her performance.

I cant stop watching it and always cry tears of happiness for her. From what I have read this lady cared for her Mother for years, was bullied and ridiculed in school, bought her dress in a second hand shop for this performace and took 3 buses to get to Brinton's Got Talent. She was snickered at and people rolled their eyes in the audience when she said she wanted to sing like Elaine Paige.

Man did she make them look SHALLOW!

I hope she makes MILLIONS! She deserves it. I am already planning to buy any cd she puts out, cause I am sure she will have a recording contract VERY SOON.

JMHO

Hugs,

Spyder

[Roux]

My Husband and I are MEZMERIZED by her performance.

I cant stop watching it and always cry tears of happiness for her. From what I have read this lady cared for her Mother for years, was bullied and ridiculed in school, bought her dress in a second hand shop for this performace and took 3 buses to get to Brinton's Got Talent. She was snickered at and people rolled their eyes in the audience when she said she wanted to sing like Elaine Paige.

Man did she make them look SHALLOW!

I hope she makes MILLIONS! She deserves it. I am already planning to buy any cd she puts out, cause I am sure she will have a recording contract VERY SOON.

JMHO

Hugs,

Spyder

This should be a wonderful movie if done right. A lesson to be learned about judging people and how superficial society can be at times.

Love and best wishes to Susan and Pebbles!

[Lavinia]

Expectations and Perceptions. Susan Boyle taught me something. What a gorgeous voice, that brought on happy tears.


:thumbsup:

That's right JoJo. I couldn't believe it when I picked my 10 y/o son up from school today, (he's never been musically inclined), and he *asked* to see it again and he said, "Aw, she's so cute!"

[Nen]

She has one of the most lovely, natural voices I've heard in a long time. I hope she has only great things in her future!

[Noahs ARK]

We saw this on tv last night and were mesmerized.

We're still talking about her!!

[VC2]

That's right JoJo. I couldn't believe it when I picked my 10 y/o son up from school today, (he's never been musically inclined), and he *asked* to see it again and he said, "Aw, she's so cute!"

I think she has made many people realize that opera/show music is worth listening to. I am a country music/oldies girl except for the 3 tenors - irish and italian lol.

I have watched it 8 times since i first posted here. Contessa Brewer on msnbc ticked me off with her asking diff ppl if really its bc she was not a young beautiful woman that made it so spectacular, if she had been it wouldn't be such a hit.

The last time i watched i realized the woman judge knows the song intimately, just before the crescendo - i think thats what it is called, when the voice goes up and up in range and power - she had her hands clasped then she raised one finger, just like you might if you were conducting in your mind to say "time to reach for it in the next section" and as soon as Susan did, with such control, total power...she stood up and clapped. Now i am replaying it just to listen to the amazing control.

they may as well give up the rest of the contest. It wouldn't surprise me if each of those judges contacted someone in the music world within 24 hours telling them to listen to the clip. How in HADES did she stay buried in a little village for 47 years?

bah i have never posted so much on a stupid song :blushing: i sound like an MJ fan lmao. btw, the link i posted, the person who put up that youtube has a note on it to subscribe to him or put him as friend and he will email with the way to vote for her from anywhere in the world. This was the first audition then she goes to semifinals and finals where the viewers make the decision. I also liked how he started it, showing buckingham palace and the caption "Here is a fairy tale that Disney missed" or some such.

what is her voice called? contralto tenor or ?

[VC2]

Ha! I saw this , this morning. I agree it is special. It brought tears to my eyes. It sort of reminded me of that guy Paul Potts. Amazing. I loved their reactions, especially Simons.

He was STUPEFIED. i giggle every time i see his face go from "yeah right" to "omg" Especially since she was so cheeky with him, waggling her hips at him with the "and thats just one side of me" when he rolled his eyes at her age.

[Lavinia]

Thanks for posting this Lavie.


Brian Williams was on some show today talking about it. Apparently he had it on his newscast last night. Said there have been 9 million hits so far on youtube. He sent it to all his family and friends and said one tough VP at NBC, a woman, confessed to watching it five times and crying each time. I love uplifting stuff like this, especially after all the bad crime news we have had......

You're quite welcome! It IS a nice change from what we've been hearing lately. We needed a treat. :hat:

[VC2]

Here is an interview with her, its a video so i haven't been able to watch it yet. Perhaps someone can transcribe it if it isn't to long.

A very smart person registered a domain name and is posting as much info as possible (smart as in they will make money on it especially the t shirts etc) but its where i got the interview from

http://www.susan-boyle.com/messages/view/WQBPS767XDVNLZLJ/Susan-Boyle-interview-with-West-Lothian-Courier

[Ionmhainn]

I'm so glad to see so many others saw and appreciated this performance!! I LOVE stories like this!

[Jayne]

That performance brought me to tears. The song was a perfect choice.

Reminded me of the guy who sang the opera a year or so ago. Can't remember his name.


Paul Potts..the cell phone salesman...amazing talent..Messa Dorma...or maybe it was another...the same song from "Moonstruck"....

right? is that the one you're thinking of?

he and she...just wonderful..

Jayne

[lune3]

Sorry if this article has been posted before. Describes what a beautiful woman Susan Boyle really is besides her magnificent voice...and a lesson to be learned:

http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/featuresopinon/display.var.2501746.0.The_beauty_that_matters_is_a lways_on_the_inside.php

[Jayne]

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contralto tenor or ?[/QUOTE]

could be contralto (alto to soprano)...I think she had the RANGE of Julie Andrews...I can be wrong...but I heard it..it's there...I think

Contralto...can sing in the "male" tenor voice (WHICH SHE DID...TIGER...that phrase)...but then sing UP IN THE ATMOSPHERE....those upper notes.

This woman is a GEM...I wish her the best...I wish I could "back her"...

j

[VC2]

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contralto tenor or ?

could be contralto (alto to soprano)...I think she had the RANGE of Julie Andrews...I can be wrong...but I heard it..it's there...I think

Contralto...can sing in the "male" tenor voice (WHICH SHE DID...TIGER...that phrase)...but then sing UP IN THE ATMOSPHERE....those upper notes.

This woman is a GEM...I wish her the best...I wish I could "back her"...

j[/QUOTE]

Gem is not the word. She has done a great deal of good for that genre of music too. I never expected to be looking for mp3's of les miserable :laugh:

what gets me..she must be self trained or she would have moved up the ranks. Yet the article on perez hilton about the "sensation" said it so well.. she has poise. Her hand movements, her comfort level with the judges and audicence were all professional level.

[VC2]

Paul Potts..the cell phone salesman...amazing talent..Messa Dorma...or maybe it was another...the same song from "Moonstruck"....

right? is that the one you're thinking of?

he and she...just wonderful..

Jayne


I haven't downloaded the video of potts yet, but i think you mean Nessun Dorma. "no one sleeps" Pavarotti made it close to his theme song, i know so little about opera but that song i know. It is beautiful. LOL there are only two pieces of that sort of music i recognize the names or sound of immediately, that one and of course Bolero. The sexiest song ever even though it has no lyrics.

[VC2]

Sorry if this article has been posted before. Describes what a beautiful woman Susan Boyle really is besides her magnificent voice...and a lesson to be learned:

http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/featuresopinon/display.var.2501746.0.The_beauty_that_matters_is_a lways_on_the_inside.php

I didn't cry at her music, was awed and had goosebumps. I sobbed at this story. It is a story for everyone, the writer has gotten the essence of what is important in a person.

[Jayne]

I haven't downloaded the video of potts yet, but i think you mean Nessun Dorma. "no one sleeps" Pavarotti made it close to his theme song, i know so little about opera but that song i know. It is beautiful. LOL there are only two pieces of that sort of music i recognize the names or sound of immediately, that one and of course Bolero. The sexiest song ever even though it has no lyrics.

Yeah..what a musician I am, huh? It is Nessun Dorma....Pavarotti....

Ravel's Bolero..another amazing piece.

This woman, Susan Boyle, couldnt' have chosen a better piece to sing. She is AMAZING. I love Paul Potts too...that was the Nessun Dorma piece...and I still see Cher..in Moonstruck when I hear that piece..or PERFORM them...I've performed the opera and Les Miserables..there is nothing like that music...I'd get "chills" in the Pit Orchestra. Susan Boyle would have put me over the tops. I've never heard anything like her...other than Sandra Phillips...if anyone knows her..amazing..in Raisin and many other Broadway shows.

J

[VC2]

VC, I missed that article. Thank you for posting it.

I didn't post it, someone else did, i just commented and quoted.

However here is a post: Piers Morgan one of the 3 judges has a blog. He posted his views on the first show and susan of course.

I can remember the moment she first opened her lips perfectly. We were at a big theatre in Glasgow, 3000 people were laughing their heads off, Simon and Amanda were stifling a chuckle, and then she started to sing.

And I can honestly say it was one of the most extraordinary moments in my perhaps equally unlikely career as a talent show judge.

Because Susan Boyle is not just a good singer, she’s a fantastic singer. Someone whose stunning range, tone and delivery is worthy of comparison to anyone – Elaine Paige included.

As I watched her performance back again last night, I texted Simon in Hollywood: ‘My god, Susan was even better than I remembered – she’s unbelievable.’ He agreed, and I could almost feel his beady little eyes going ‘KERCHING!’ down the line from his new Beverly Hills mansion

He also has a behind the scenes bit about Simon Cowell when another act was on that night that had me burst out laughing:

And as for the magnificent Fabia’s cleavage-bursting disco-dancing, words, temporarily, fail me. I didn’t know whether to laugh, cry, or run to the Britain’s Got Talent security team for protection. What you didn’t see on TV last night, by the way, was Mr Cowell running up on stage and sticking one of her nipple tassles back on. Let’s just say his grin was even bigger than it usually is…
http://talent.itv.com/news/story/item_100059.htm

[VC2]

I just watched the Paul Potts video. There is no comparison imo. He was great, Susan Boyle was wondrous. You could see it in the judges too, impressed..loving him, but there wasn't that visceral reaction you got with her. He was professional operatic level. She is that and beyond.

jmo

[VC2]

a very short bbc clip piece/interview on her, nothing in terms of information except she sings a capella into the mirror at her home. Her voice is fantastic. No microphone needed, no audience. I wish they had shown more than a few seconds, bc of down load it took forever so when it finished i hit replay as i was doing something else and my ears stopped me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDDUQ86-i1o

[lune3]

Here is another article I found:

Excerpt:
" Susan went on the talent contest to fulfil a fervent wish of her late mother Bridget, who died in 2007.
She revealed: "Mum loved the show and used to tell me I should put my name down and that I'd win it if I did.
"But I never thought I was good enough. It was only after she died that I plucked up the courage to enter."
(Bolded by me)

She was tormented terribly as a child.....and yet she retains a wonderful sense of spirit.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/12/brtain-s-got-talent-singing-sensation-susan-sang-to-escape-the-bullies-115875-21272894/

I'm also reposting the other article I found since others may have missed it. I think it's just such a worthwhile and inspiring read.

http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/...the_inside.php

I'm just blown away by this woman. I wish her every happiness and a brilliant future. She's inspirational. I only regret that her mother could not be here to see this.

[VC2]

The susan boyle fact file

some excerpts:

• Susan was one of nine siblings, and is devoutly Catholic. Reports suggest that she received a round of applause entering her local church the day after the show aired.

• She suffered a mild form of brain damage at birth.

• Since the death of her mother she’s lived alone in the family home, with only her cat Pebbles for company.

• Before now she has only ever sung in local choirs and at karaoke, despite singing since 12.

• She says she was picked on as a child, and neighbours say that even now that some of the local children picked on her.

• It is rumoured that she will be offered a record deal by Simon Cowell regardless of whether she wins Britain's Got Talent or not.

• Her favourite drink at the local bar is apparently a simple glass of lemonade.

There are a couple of other great quotes including one where she says society is to quick to judge on looks and maybe she will teach a lesson or set an example.

Also she thinks her age and life experience are her biggest assets.

http://entertainment.stv.tv/home/88485-britains-got-talent-the-susan-boyle-fact-file/

one story i loved, cant remember the link is that the kids in her village stop and congratulate her now. This is a woman who as picked on not just as a child but also an adult by the very same age of children.

[VC2]

Here is another article I found:

Excerpt:
" Susan went on the talent contest to fulfil a fervent wish of her late mother Bridget, who died in 2007.
She revealed: "Mum loved the show and used to tell me I should put my name down and that I'd win it if I did.
"But I never thought I was good enough. It was only after she died that I plucked up the courage to enter."
(Bolded by me)

She was tormented terribly as a child.....and yet she retains a wonderful sense of spirit.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/12/brtain-s-got-talent-singing-sensation-susan-sang-to-escape-the-bullies-115875-21272894/

I'm also reposting the other article I found since others may have missed it. I think it's just such a worthwhile and inspiring read.

http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/...the_inside.php

I'm just blown away by this woman. I wish her every happiness and a brilliant future. She's inspirational. I only regret that her mother could not be here to see this.

She is amazing. Her whole life story, including mild brain damage at birth.

I wish her mom was here to see it too but i am sure she is an angel on her shoulder.

Since i had never listened to les miserables before or every heard of Elaine Paige, i just downloaded the mp3 of her version of the song. All i can say is that Susan Boyle is far far better. Susan has the power in her voice that Elaine does not. The only way i can describe it is my search for the perfect version of Amazing Grace. From Mahalia Jackson to Frank Patterson, Helmut Lotti brings the power of the song to my soul and i am still looking for more. (ff susan gives you goose bumps then find his version of amazing grace, it will make your hair stand on end)

Elaine Paige is a tinny voice to Susan Boyle's. I don't know opera but i know what i like. I like pavarotti in a couple of songs. I love the male tenors. "will ye go lassie" makes me want to dance a jig. Michael Flatley may be a *&()_ as a man but omg what a dancer and he makes music come alive. I don't care that he has to have sex b4 every performance lol. I watched the live 3 tenors in Rome at the world soccer cup special and melted. I guess what i am saying in this whole paragraph is i know a voice that is exceptional and i can compare it to the best even though i have no real knowledge. Like ppl who say they don't know what porn is but they know when they see it. I was blown away when i listened to elaine paige's version of I Dreamed a Dream. Blown away because it was a kindergarten level compared to Susan. Light, airy, breathy like someone who is singing from the top half of her lungs. Not powerful and emotional. Elaine will be wishing she could sing as well as susan can. Having gone through a shocking breathing illness i really feel the difference in talking/singing from the depths or the top half.

Rumor is that Simon Cowell has decided to sign her to a record deal whatever the result of the show. That is one heck of a statement. I will never forget his face going from bored to his eyebrows up in his hair with shock. LOL i still laugh at Piers Morgan saying that he could see Simon's beady eyes going "KERCHING" when he texted him after seeing the show on tv (i guess after all the time between live and shown) and said that unless he is an aardvark that susan will be selling a lot of records.

[VC2]

Seems like it is more than rumor now:

However, Susan has proved such a smash hit on Britain's Got Talent that supremo Simon Cowell has held talks with her about signing for his Sony BMG record label.

I can't wait!

[VC2]

Ah!!! someone in a comment on a bbc link reminded me of My Fair Lady (pygmalion). In music and story it fits. agh i think i need to ask CW to ban me, i am becoming a tweenie imbecile

[VC2]

Paul Potts..the cell phone salesman...amazing talent..Messa Dorma...or maybe it was another...the same song from "Moonstruck"....

right? is that the one you're thinking of?

he and she...just wonderful..

Jayne

uh oh jayne. If you are one of her biggest fans you better not compare them :tonguewag:

Now she hopes her TV success will help her find love - and has even set her sights on panelist Piers.

She said: "Appearance is everything in this industry and I'm happy with the way I look. But don't compare me to Paul Potts... I'm much better-looking than that. And I've got my eye on Piers. He's gorgeous.

"I remember when America's Got Talent first came on and I saw him and thought, 'He looks really nice, I wonder who he is?'

"I like his face. I was too embarrassed to tell him how I felt when I was at my audition but I had my hair curled especially for the show and wore a dress I'd bought a few months back for my nephew's wedding.

"I like Simon Cowell, too. He is beautiful but he's the boss. I've got too much respect for him to have feelings like that.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/12/brtain-s-got-talent-singing-sensation-susan-sang-to-escape-the-bullies-115875-21272894/

[StarShine]

I don't usually watch the Idol type shows but someone sent me to this and it is really special. See if you don't think so, too. :thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

I got chills listening to this woman sing!! :thumbsup:

[Pretty Leaf]

There has been talk on TV that fans are requesting she release a CD ASAP.

[VC2]

There has been talk on TV that fans are requesting she release a CD ASAP.

I have the same wish. Simon Cowell has already signed her up for his Sony bgm label. Well according to Susan they are "in talks" which from her comments about wanting to work for him in the same interview tells me its a done deal.

I suspect he will time it to go with the final, which i expect her to win. The week after anyway.

I have been looking at the hosts, ant and dec. Obviously the judges had not heard her before but the two hosts must have seen the regional that she won. LOL i wonder how much chuckling they must have done between them, knowing that she would knock the 3 off their seats before her audition. You could tell they knew, partly because of all the people she was one chosen for a preview interview and their lack of shock but complete enjoyment when they said "you didn't expect that did you?" as she started into the song :D

[Arabella]

Just beautiful!

I'm also impressed by how Simon, Piers and the female judge (don't know her name) sit there and act like civil human beings.
I'm sick to death of Paula acting like a drunken groupie, and all the arguing and childish behavior on AI.

[Carol25]

I just listened and it was truly amazing. To think this woman is 47 years old and could have forgotten all of the hard work she was doing and caring for her mother, but she didn't. Just a wonderful story.

God gave her a glorious gift and we should thank her for sharing it with us.

No one is laughing any more, Susan.

[VC2]

Entertainment weekly has the biggest whiny buzz kill of the story. I think someone is tone deaf:

She has a decent voice, sure. But let's not get carried away. She's no LuPone, and her talent is only really shocking if you've already counted her out as a squawker on account of her granny hairdo and pre-fame Julia Roberts eyebrows. Once the element of surprise is gone, we're all going to be stuck with the fact that she's a capable, but by no means extraordinary singer. And is that really worth all the fuss?

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/04/susan-boyle-any.html

[VC2]

In response to the article above, someone posted the Producer of Les Miserables reaction to Susan:

In a press statement, producer Cameron Mackintosh has echoed the comments of judges Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden, saying, "Just like the judges and audience I was gob-smacked by the emotional powerhouse performance of Susan Boyle's show stopping rendition of 'I Dreamed a Dream.' Vocally it is one of the best versions of the song I've ever heard. Touching, thrilling and uplifting. I do hope she gets to sing it for the Queen.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/128284.html

[dinojen]

I have watched this clip so many times.. she is pure joy.. her excitement, her voice.. is just amazing.. what a gift.. I probably will watch it many more times. Wonder if our news networks here will bring her over for a interview... I would love to see Larry King interview her.

I read this on CNN this morning.. will leave the link.. but going to paste Larry's comments... I think he fell in love... lol.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/16/susan.boyle.simon.cowell/index.html

Larry wanted to offer Boyle a kiss.

"I have just heard you sing for the first time -- thanks to CNN -- and I must tell you this: You are a fabulous talent, simply amazing to me that no one took advantage of your voice and passion up until now. I am a happily married man, but if I were not, and if I was in the audience, I can guarantee you that I would ask for a kiss, and if you were gracious enough to indulge me, well that would have been one of the great highlights of my life. Looking forward to the first of many albums."

I'm assuming of course they meant Larry King...

Can't wait to hear her again... utterly amazing.. and Simon's face was priceless.

[dinojen]

Just realized she hit our morning shows today... lol... via live feed.

And I'm sure this might be in one of the links above... but where do you go next... even before you win any competition.. you come to America and go on OPRAH.. now that's a show I would watch... stopped watching her long ago.. but this one.. I would definately watch.

Simon Cowell, creator and judge of BGT, confirmed that Oprah Winfrey has made an offer for her to appear on her show and he predicted if that happened the 47-year-old charity worker could be in for a No1 album stateside.


She has totally won Simon over...lol...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/16/britain-s-got-talent-s-susan-boyle-appears-on-us-tv-as-worldwide-success-looms-115875-21283048/

[VC2]

Just realized she hit our morning shows today... lol... via live feed.

And I'm sure this might be in one of the links above... but where do you go next... even before you win any competition.. you come to America and go on OPRAH.. now that's a show I would watch... stopped watching her long ago.. but this one.. I would definately watch.

Simon Cowell, creator and judge of BGT, confirmed that Oprah Winfrey has made an offer for her to appear on her show and he predicted if that happened the 47-year-old charity worker could be in for a No1 album stateside.


She has totally won Simon over...lol...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/16/britain-s-got-talent-s-susan-boyle-appears-on-us-tv-as-worldwide-success-looms-115875-21283048/

I will be watching too.

Right now i am shaking with rage at TMZ. I can't even bring myself to post the link, but just google Susan Boyle, TMZ and the word Support. Make sure children are not watching when you open the page.

They need every advertiser on their page called. So far out of the bounds of human decency to a woman who does not deserve it. They need to be hit in the pocket book. The only thing i can remotely compare it to is when BOR said that shawn hornbeck liked part of being a captive to a sex predator.

IMO

[VC2]

I hope Simon Cowell has the decency to help keep at bay the vile vultures of the entertainment industry. Watching her after the panel, it was obvious Susan Boyle was not comprehending.

I never thought i would say "thank goodness for simon cowell" but with him signing her to his label she will be kept safe from the vultures. He has the clout and the ability to decimate them if needed. my biggest worry was that some slick talking agent would sign her up before she knew what was what.
Especially with her mild brain damage, she was ripe for plucking by one. Not that she is stupid, just would be a lot for anyone let alone someone with a bit of handicap.

[spydernweb2006]

Entertainment weekly has the biggest whiny buzz kill of the story. I think someone is tone deaf:



http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/04/susan-boyle-any.html

Youtube's Patti LuPone's version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl0yUKLKj9g

OMG Did Susan Boyle put Patti LuPone's version to shame! No Susan Boyle is no Patti Luone, SHE'S BETTER!

I have seen Les Mis on stage and in no way is there a better version of I dreamed a Dream then Susan's.

JMHO

Hugs,

Spyder

[TBIBeg]

<snip>only way i can describe it is my search for the perfect version of Amazing Grace. From Mahalia Jackson to Frank Patterson, Helmut Lotti brings the power of the song to my soul and i am still looking for more. .


O/T But, I am always looking for new and powerful versions of Amazing Grace. Have you heard Leann Rimes acapella version. Gives me goosebumps!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3mbigRjqNk

Back on topic: Susan ROCKED IT!

[CHITCHAT]

It's a little sad, and insulting that so many think because a person isnt a beauty they cant possibly sing well. Of course us chubby's and less than pretty people can sing and dance and love and have pretty babies just as well as thin pretty people.

[dinojen]

Awesome editorial in the SF paper.. and the comments are just as wonderful..

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail?entry_id=38580

[VC2]

FYI A. Kurcher and Susan Boyle will be on larry king tomorrow night :)

[VC2]

OMG. haven't managed to download it yet but her first and only recording has been unearthed. Cry me a river for a charity cd

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2009/04/16/exclusive-susan-boyle-s-first-ever-song-release-revealed-listen-to-it-here-86908-21283564/

But the Record can reveal she made her first recording back in 1999, when she sang blues ballad Cry Me A River for a charity CD.

Only 1000 copies of the disc were ever produced, but we’ve got hold of the long-forgotten recording and it’s now on our site. A showbiz insider said: “This is a real coup for the Record. The whole world would have wanted to find this.

And she is NOT ugly. Fabulous photo of her here:
http://coyoteprime-runningcauseicantfly.blogspot.com/2009/04/story-of-susan-boyle.html

[dinojen]

Joy just reminded me why I don't watch the View any longer..:angry:


http://abc.go.com/daytime/theview/info?pn=hottopics

[tootie]

Apparently Susan recorded "Cry Me A River" back in 1999 for a charity CD. If I hadn't googled it in the news section I probably wouldn't have believed it. Still shocked. There were only 1000 of the CD's made. I keep listening to it over and over trying to figure out if this is really her and not a joke. Somebody confirm this is her singing it. If you think what she did on BGT was stunning you'll have to pick yourself up off the floor for this one. Here is the LINK (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2009/04/16/exclusive-susan-boyle-s-first-ever-song-release-revealed-listen-to-it-here-86908-21283564/). If you can't hear it off the link I posted here is one from Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8r9lRJ6yHY).

[dinojen]

Amazing... just plain amazing... what a gorgeous voice.:wub:

Thanks so much for the link.

[lune3]

Apparently Susan recorded "Cry Me A River" back in 1999 for a charity CD. If I hadn't googled it in the news section I probably wouldn't have believed it. Still shocked. There were only 1000 of the CD's made. I keep listening to it over and over trying to figure out if this is really her and not a joke. Somebody confirm this is her singing it. If you think what she did on BGT was stunning you'll have to pick yourself up off the floor for this one. Here is the LINK (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2009/04/16/exclusive-susan-boyle-s-first-ever-song-release-revealed-listen-to-it-here-86908-21283564/). If you can't hear it off the link I posted here is one from Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8r9lRJ6yHY).

Dear God, that was TEN years ago! WHY WHY was Susan not singing professionally on all the major stages worldwide with that astounding voice and unbelievable feeling that projects through her singing???
Darned right I had to pick myself off the floor!
If that CD is somehow re released, just for that one song, it's going to sell in the many millions.
Thankyou tootie and VC2 for finding that link. Unbelievable.

[tootie]

OMG. haven't managed to download it yet but her first and only recording has been unearthed. Cry me a river for a charity cd

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2009/04/16/exclusive-susan-boyle-s-first-ever-song-release-revealed-listen-to-it-here-86908-21283564/

.

And she is NOT ugly. Fabulous photo of her here:
http://coyoteprime-runningcauseicantfly.blogspot.com/2009/04/story-of-susan-boyle.html

So, I'm taking that I am not the only one to think this is her LOL! I'm not going crazy?

Lune3, you are so right. I can't believe that no one discovered her before this. If you had one of these original CD's it would be worth quite a bit right now. Totally amazing. Susan gives hope in what seems to be a hopeless world. We love you Susan!!!

[Vortex]

So, I'm taking that I am not the only one to think this is her LOL! I'm not going crazy?

Lune3, you are so right. I can't believe that no one discovered her before this. If you had one of these original CD's it would be worth quite a bit right now. Totally amazing. Susan gives hope in what seems to be a hopeless world. We love you Susan!!!

Unfortunately we live in an age where youth and beauty mean a lot. Especially when you are in front of a camera. I hope Susan is ready for this change because her life is never going to be the same. Maybe people can begin to finally recognize that beauty comes from within!

[lune3]

Omg, I'm on another board and they are saying it's not Susan Boyle's voice!!! I don't understand. I believe it's authentic, but I'll come back with more info as the discussion progresses.

[tootie]

Omg, I'm on another board and they are saying it's not Susan Boyle's voice!!! I don't understand. I believe it's authentic, but I'll come back with more info as the discussion progresses.

Please do inquiring minds want to know if it's her.....:biggrin:

[Jayne]

So, I'm taking that I am not the only one to think this is her LOL! I'm not going crazy?

Lune3, you are so right. I can't believe that no one discovered her before this. If you had one of these original CD's it would be worth quite a bit right now. Totally amazing. Susan gives hope in what seems to be a hopeless world. We love you Susan!!!

HOLY cow..what a WONDERFUL tribute to Susan. That article (the last one) is incredible.

Jayne

[Jayne]

What??? isn't Susan Boyle's voice?

Her voice is unique. I've heard a lot of them...Elaine Paige included.

She was singing..it wasn't lipsinc...it was real. If we've been duped..then we have, but I do not believe it at all.

Paul Potts wasn't a dupe...he was/is real. I will feel very much "taken aback" if Susan isn't Susan. I think the woman is fabulous. I believe it is her singing...I believe she deserves all she can have in life and a singing career.

I think people are jealous and they are trying to "smear her"...that's what I think...just like the children who bullied her.

But...I could be wrong...but don't think so...not this time.

A diamond in the rough...who comes out and WOWs a nation...gheesh..a target for ridicule or trying to prove it wasn't real? What is wrong with people??

jmo

J

[lune3]

Please do inquiring minds want to know if it's her.....:biggrin:

Regarding the Cry Me A River audio: The comments I read there have to do with technicalities, saying that there is a difference in timber, tone, pronunciation etc. That Susan's voice, which is basically untrained (but superb), has a deeper timber .
The voice in the recording is clear and sharp with a different vocal pattern, the vibrato is faster than Susan's, and the pronunciation is typical of Americans, and not from GB or Scotland. Plus the recording is sound studio quality. That she was 10 years younger when it was recorded doesn't matter, certain patterns don't change. Pavarotti's vocal pattern for example did not change over the years, it was always recognizable.

Others are arguing that Susan (from listening to her at the BGT show) would be able to mimic linguistic patterns, has a sophisticated sense of style, and that she has the same sensibility to phrasing and text. They believe it's the same singer.

I just don't know. I'm not an expert on the intricacies of voice like these people.
Anyway that's the gist of what was discussed.

The source of the audio recording did come from a newspaper, so it appears legitimate.

We will find out though since Susan Boyle will no doubt be giving interviews, as already is planned, and no doubt the topic will arise. She will either corroborate it or not.

[Jayne]

OK...now I get it....about Susan Boyle. I jumped the question/query...sorry.

I just listened to that "ridiculous" news release about "Cry Me A River"..NOW that is NOT Susan Boyle...if that is what the poster's are saying, I totally agree. That is NOT her voice...Susan is MUCH MUCH better and a much more mature and "full voiced" singer. OK...now I guess I understand the "issue".

Cry me a river is NOT Susan Boyle

But Susan is indeed Susan. That voice on Cry me a River doesn't compare at all.

jmo

J

[lune3]

What??? isn't Susan Boyle's voice?

Her voice is unique. I've heard a lot of them...Elaine Paige included.

She was singing..it wasn't lipsinc...it was real. If we've been duped..then we have, but I do not believe it at all.
(respectfully snipped for space)

J

Oh no no, ...that was certainly Susan singing at BGT with her magnificent voice. It's the 10 year old recording (Cry Me a River) that's been unearthed that some are questioning.

[Ionmhainn]

I was thinking of the great Kate Smith. As to the recording? Does this look like a lady that would sing "Cry Me a River"??? I don't think so.


I'm not sure either, but not because of the song. I do think this is a song she might choose to sing. As cheerful and open as Susan is today, I would bet that she is well acquainted with "crying." I got the impression she sang "I Dreamed A Dream" so well because she had "lived it" and totally related. I just wanted to hug her!!

I listen to her every time I log in now! Wish I could vote!

[VC2]

OK...now I get it....about Susan Boyle. I jumped the question/query...sorry.

I just listened to that "ridiculous" news release about "Cry Me A River"..NOW that is NOT Susan Boyle...if that is what the poster's are saying, I totally agree. That is NOT her voice...Susan is MUCH MUCH better and a much more mature and "full voiced" singer. OK...now I guess I understand the "issue".

Cry me a river is NOT Susan Boyle

But Susan is indeed Susan. That voice on Cry me a River doesn't compare at all.

jmo

J

Jayne, it is her.

her spokes man has confirmed it this morning.

he sudden singing star’s spokeswoman confirmed this morning that an emotional recording of Cry Me A River which hit YouTube late last night is the 48-year-old Scot.
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6112697.ece

the editor of a paper in a tiny council town got the idea to use unknowns in a cd for charity and i think it is studio sound...that they had at least a studio.

the difference in voice? i think she has the kind of talent than can cover a number of ranges, and this is not a belting song, she treated it like a woman feeling exactly what the lyrics said...a young woman.

[tootie]

Sweet VC2, thanks for the confirmation. That is what I was looking for! She sounds so sultry, it is totally awesome and unbelievable. You just would never imagine that is her singing. I am a fan of Susan already after seeing the BGT video. Hearing her sing Cry Me A River is so soothing and relaxing. I just can't believe it. Hard to believe she wasn't discovered before this.

[tootie]

And furthermore shame on American Idol for putting an age limit on the talent they bring to the competition. Susan is exemplary on why they should not do that. Since we are not privileged to see BGT in the USA someone better post some more links to the future shows. :biggrin:

[VC2]

I just listened to her sing on mnbc for them. She sang "send a flare up" and if anyone can find the you tube of the full clip, not just the portion they played, apparently it was much longer. However even the short clip is worth listening to. Her voice is amazing.

Also a link to simon cowell talking about her here on fox:
http://www.susan-boyle.com/video/Simon-talking-about-Susan-Boyle

[For Gabriel]

Love stories like this. Her voice is beautiful!!!

[Roux]

I just listened to the Cry Me a River clip. Amazing, and to quote Susan, I am gob smacked!

[Jayne]

VC2..thanks for the Simon link, and thanks to the confirmation about Cry me a River. I didn't believe it could be her when I initially posted my reaction. But after listening to it several times, sure can believe it. This woman has a phenomenal voice and ATTITUDE. I hope Simon does do the CD with her and that she becomes the success she deserves. Pebbles will never be the same either! I bet her mother is smiling down on her - apparently it was her mother's encouragement and love of this show that got Susan to decide to take a chance, after her mother's death. What a tribute to her mother!

[VC2]

Before you think this is condescending of Piers Morgan, it is in response to Susan's comments about him:

And talking of treats, I picked up today’s newspapers to discover one of my own. Susan Boyle, a spinster who has never been kissed, has named me as the man she wants to end this unfortunate situation with.

‘Piers is gorgeous,’ she cooed, ‘I remember when he first came on America’s Got Talent and I thinking, ‘He looks really nice, I wonder who he is? I was too embarrassed to tell him how I felt when I was at my audition but I had my hair curled especially for the show. Up until now I have never met the right man but maybe that will change now I have met Piers. He’s a very handsome man. It is quite hard to choose between Piers and Simon because they’re both lovely but I think it would definitely be Piers.”
http://www.officialpiersmorgan.com/2009/04/14/britains-got-talent-episode-1/
video:
"I have decided to extend an invitation to Susan to take her out for a meal to a very romantic restaurant with some roses and some fine wines and some glamorous waiters to offer her the chance to break her kissing duck," Morgan said. "Susan, if you are watching, I am available."


http://www.officialpiersmorgan.com/2009/04/16/piers-puckers-up/



I hope she has the date of her dreams, and both have a wonderful time. I chuckled at how his girlfriend was nonplussed that she perferred piers to simon. She better because of you read the comments in both his blog and under his video message sounds like the public is warning him to be a gentleman and will tear him to shreds if it is not a special night for her. :laugh:

Amanda Holden says susan does not need a big makeover. Agree"

But, Amanda Holden told the Daily Mirror that she will do her best to stop Susan from being "spoiled" by a celebrity makeover.

Amanda said: "I won't let Simon Cowell take her to his dentist and I certainly won't let her near his hairdresser.

"She needs to stay exactly as she is because that's the reason we love her. She just looks like anybody who could live on your street.

"The minute we turn her into a glamour-puss is when it's spoilt. That can perhaps come later when she's signed the album deal and conquered America.
http://programmes.stv.tv/news-gossip/88978-makeover-would-spoil-britains-got-talent-star-susan-boyle-says-amanda-holden/

Sounds like all the judges are going to take her under their wing, sSimon would be the best for a recording deal since he has the power to ensure the best and smartest treatment of her. Piers and Amanda will hold his feet to the fire to be sure she isn't used by stupid ideas of how she should appear.

imo

[VC2]

VC2..thanks for the Simon link, and thanks to the confirmation about Cry me a River. I didn't believe it could be her when I initially posted my reaction. But after listening to it several times, sure can believe it. This woman has a phenomenal voice and ATTITUDE. I hope Simon does do the CD with her and that she becomes the success she deserves. Pebbles will never be the same either! I bet her mother is smiling down on her - apparently it was her mother's encouragement and love of this show that got Susan to decide to take a chance, after her mother's death. What a tribute to her mother!

YW! after listening to Elaine Paiges version of I dreamed a dream, i thought it was far less than Susans, partly because she did not have the deep timber of hers..it was all sung as one style of voice and made the song less powerful.

After listening to cry me a river, it struck me ath Susan is more than we just heard in the audition...far more talent than we know. Her rendition of cry me a river is what i would have expected from Elaine Paige, the higher voice style that would still sound much like she did in "i dreamed a dream".

Susan is a voice that can go anywhere. She can reach levels often seen more in tenors and then carry a song as if she was a pure alto with no deep timber at all and it sounds like two completely different voices. She is fantastic. I understand your first reaction because it just is not normal for a singer to be able to switch from one complete vocal style to another. I don't mean song style, i mean vocal. I know she is a musical theater style not opera, but a comparison would be Pavarotti trying to sing cry me a river and sound as Susan did. Just not going to happen. Would be a great version but in his own style, his voice is not an alto that can turn into a sweet voice of a young girl. (apart from the obvious male voice vs female, i just dont know a woman star well known enough to use as the example)

[VC2]

Judges Apologize to Susan Boyle:

Morgan said, "I would just like to apologize to Susan Boyle, because I think it's long overdue, because, from the clip, you know, (millions of) people could see that Simon Cowell (the third judge that night -- he of "American Idol" fame) and I -- we don't have the best reputations, I think, for courtesy in America. I think we owe her on apology because it was an amazing performance. As I said, we were all laughing at her when she started, and by the end, the last laugh was on her."
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/17/earlyshow/leisure/music/main4951767.shtml

Amanda holden did as well.

[lune3]

VC2, Thank for the confirmation that the person singing in the Cry Me a River audio is indeed Susan Boyle! I was so upset when it was suspected that it was another singer. The voice expert on the other board is now eating crow, and in disbelief at Susan Boyle's magnificent talent herself.

I've listened to that clip so many times and can't get enough of it. It is just such a shame that she has not been "discovered" before now. She is just an amazing natural talent, and a truly lovely and authentic person.

[Roux]

Speaking of eyebrows, I remember reading many years ago that Ingrid Bergman refused eyebrow shaping and make up when she arrived in Hollywood. The studios didn't like her natural look. Kudos to Whoopi (The View link posted upthread) and Amanda for their perspective. We need some REAL people to admire, not plastic, over-done makeovers.

[Jayne]

I am in AWE of Susan Boyle. This morning on national TV (don't remember the channel..but I think it may have been with Diane Sawyer?) She was "interviewed"...it appears the voice from NY (or wherever) doesn't get to Scotland for a few seconds..those few seconds of dead silence when Susan was asked a question...I was thinking..Oh, no...she doesn't know what to say. NOPE..my guess is that she heard the questions seconds after we did...like pushing a key on an organ. Very glad to hear how Amanda said "nooooo makeover" (at least not yet). Good for Simon and Piers....they obviously recognize not just raw talent, but raw humanness and humility. (I was a bit disappointed in Potts' words about Susan...oh, they were kind and congratulatory, but figuring how he came up from where he started to be a millionnaire, I just wish he'd have been a bit more "awestruck" by Susan...not probably meant to be "competitive" but it just seemed that way. Still very very much like/adore Paul Potts, too. But Susan? I think she wowed those judges, and the audiences everywhere (LOOK at the number of "hits" on YouTube in just a few days!) I wonder what other gems she'll choose to sing. Hopefully, this one again...and there are so many other beautiful Broadway tunes that her wide range in vocals could WOW them again. e.g.: Candide, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Oliver, Cats, Pippin (I know it's an old one...but there are some GREAT songs in that, if anyone remembers!) Even opera. I see her with the vocal qualities of Julie Andrews...hmmm..song from Camelot?

WOW WOW WOW....I need to quit gushing about her and get back to my business!

Go Susan...

jmo

J

[lune3]

Are you talking about Paul Potts? Did he say something?

Well here Potts praises her enthusiastically when they were both on air.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30262844/

Also, ofcourse now she's flooded by mens' offers who now think she's the cat's pyjamas. I think, given her reactions, she has good common sense not to be taken in by the con men and exploiters, which has had me a bit worried.

[VC2]

Are you talking about Paul Potts? Did he say something?

Paul Potts on Susan Boyle:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/17/paul-potts-gives-his-verdict-on-britain-s-got-talent-star-susan-boyle-115875-21286069/

[VC2]

Well here Potts praises her enthusiastically when they were both on air.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30262844/

Also, ofcourse now she's flooded by mens' offers who now think she's the cat's pyjamas. I think, given her reactions, she has good common sense not to be taken in by the con men and exploiters, which has had me a bit worried.

I think the only one she will take up is Piers Morgan's offer of dinner and a kiss. Given that she is the one who said she wanted him to give her one first.
Even if she doesn't, she will always keep the video of his invitation.

I can't watch the msnbc video :( it keeps saying its not allowed due to usage restrictions, i guess bc i am in canada. If anyone can find it on youtube please post it, i so want to watch the complete clip of her song on msnbc that starts with "send up a flare". I think the title is different than that.

[VC2]

if, like me, you didn't really like the backdrop of her Cry me a River video (they seemed to have chosen the worst stills from the show) Someone hs a uploaded one with the terrific pic of her in a red sweater leaning against the fencepost and almost a sky look around the picture.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqH6pz01Y1c

[VC2]

Just a reminder that she will be performing on LKL tonight.

Also a great interview with Piers, including the info that even though simon is trying to dial back expectations it is a one horse race, that last night he told Piers that he had never seen anything like it in his career. Ever!

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/04/piers-morgan-on.html

[sofiesmom]

I am in AWE of Susan Boyle. This morning on national TV (don't remember the channel..but I think it may have been with Diane Sawyer?) She was "interviewed"...it appears the voice from NY (or wherever) doesn't get to Scotland for a few seconds..those few seconds of dead silence when Susan was asked a question...I was thinking..Oh, no...she doesn't know what to say. NOPE..my guess is that she heard the questions seconds after we did...like pushing a key on an organ. Very glad to hear how Amanda said "nooooo makeover" (at least not yet). Good for Simon and Piers....they obviously recognize not just raw talent, but raw humanness and humility. (I was a bit disappointed in Potts' words about Susan...oh, they were kind and congratulatory, but figuring how he came up from where he started to be a millionnaire, I just wish he'd have been a bit more "awestruck" by Susan...not probably meant to be "competitive" but it just seemed that way. Still very very much like/adore Paul Potts, too. But Susan? I think she wowed those judges, and the audiences everywhere (LOOK at the number of "hits" on YouTube in just a few days!) I wonder what other gems she'll choose to sing. Hopefully, this one again...and there are so many other beautiful Broadway tunes that her wide range in vocals could WOW them again. e.g.: Candide, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Oliver, Cats, Pippin (I know it's an old one...but there are some GREAT songs in that, if anyone remembers!) Even opera. I see her with the vocal qualities of Julie Andrews...hmmm..song from Camelot?

WOW WOW WOW....I need to quit gushing about her and get back to my business!

Go Susan...

jmo

JI just saw her video for the umpteenth time, and I thought "yeah, opera...that could be her thing". Wouldn't mind seeing her doing something from Camelot, but better yet, how about a real life version of the Von Trapp family of The Sound of Music fame.

I'm not an easy cryer, but every time I watch her performance, tears roll down my face. I'm usually for the underdog, and I think she's finished with her underdog status. She's one of those people who has a voice that, imo, people would want to listen to no matter what her measurements are. She's beautiful to my eyes and ears.

[VC2]

"they called me susan simple" An indepth terrific article on her.

She adopted eccentric habits such as keeping money in an empty whisky bottle and cheerfully allowed herself to be teased by the local children on the rare occasions she ventured out of her pebbledash-fronted terrace house.

They called her Susie Bong, or Susie Simple. This week Susie Simple went global.

It all began last Saturday when her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream, from the musical Les Miserables, was screened on the launch of the third series of ITV's Britain's Got Talent.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1171536/They-called-Susie-Simple-singing-superstar-Susan-Boyle-laughing-now.html

[VC2]

I had posted it in her thread in entertainment but not everyone gets over there and many might want to see tonights show. Hope you don't mind CW

[Noahs ARK]

Oh - I'm so glad I saw your thread!!

Thank you so much for the heads-up....I wouldn't want to miss her.

What a voice!!

[Jayne]

I'm so "stuck" on this woman's talent...

yes...Von Trapp Singers...something from the movie? Camelot?

I could see her putting Sarah Brighton in the same category as Elaine Paige (and I love both of them...no dis to them at all)....i.e. Susan can UpStage them! Phantom of the Opera (All I ask of you (for personal reasons...RIP Steve)...would love to hear her sing it, I believe she can "do it" amazingly. Her lower voice is even stronger, although I do love Sarah.

Candide (Glitter and be Gay? She just may have that upper range and vibratro...would love to hear it, if so...I do think she has the range..) (The most difficult score I've ever read)

West Side Story (Tonight, tough without a partner, though)

Pippin (I Guess I'll Miss the Man or Corner of the Sky (my fav) (I'm a diehard..the first musical I ever performed...LOVE it!)

jmo

J

And Rent? She just might "scare" a lot of people with her rendition of Seasons of Love..think? (I taught school in Trenton...the kids loved this song..it's emblazoned in my mind...I can see Susan doing this...don't ask me why..but I can..)

[MoonHarvest]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

I ADORE her ! :thumbsup::wub::) Please don't change a bit Susan.

"Simple Susan" who's laughing now?

Hard to imagine such talent quietly living a small life in a little village.

[Jayne]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

I ADORE her ! :thumbsup::wub::) Please don't change a bit Susan.

"Simple Susan" who's laughing now?

Hard to imagine such talent quietly living a small life in a little village.

OMG...Moon...there are SO MANY people like Susan (not as good, probably? but might be?) living in their simple lives..never had a chance..have the talent. So many people do not realize that there are those GEMS living their simple lives but with talent that would WOW anyone, but that they didn't have that chance or opportunity to be heard.

I have a Master's in Music..because I fought for it..paid for it...many many years in debt to pay it off. I do NOT have her talent...but I have my own in instrumentals. Ten to twenty years ago, I might have been able to stand on that stage and "play"..My Dad always wanted me to...

That's why I posted..IF I HAD THE MONEY, I'd back her...100%. I am SO GLAD that Simon is going to help her.

My son is so talented..not like her..not like Geoffrey Gallant..(Check him out!!!) but superbly talented. Check him (Gallant) out...support him, please..if you care about talent and kids. I've talked with his family several times..That child has a real future...

I'm coming up on the one year anniversary of my mother's death (19th)..she had an amazing voice (had I not ruined mine..I could sound like my mum...3 octaves)..not as great as Susan's (I swear she has 5 octaves)..no way...but it "rings a bell" for me. She took care of her mother. I could not..I was thousands of miles away from mine. She has such Talent. I want to see this Woman SUCCEED.

[VC2]

OMG...Moon...there are SO MANY people like Susan (not as good, probably? but might be?) living in their simple lives..never had a chance..have the talent. So many people do not realize that there are those GEMS living their simple lives but with talent that would WOW anyone, but that they didn't have that chance or opportunity to be heard.

I have a Master's in Music..because I fought for it..paid for it...many many years in debt to pay it off. I do NOT have her talent...but I have my own in instrumentals. Ten to twenty years ago, I might have been able to stand on that stage and "play"..My Dad always wanted me to...

That's why I posted..IF I HAD THE MONEY, I'd back her...100%. I am SO GLAD that Simon is going to help her.

My son is so talented..not like her..not like Geoffrey Gallant..(Check him out!!!) but superbly talented. Check him (Gallant) out...support him, please..if you care about talent and kids. I've talked with his family several times..That child has a real future...

I'm coming up on the one year anniversary of my mother's death (19th)..she had an amazing voice (had I not ruined mine..I could sound like my mum...3 octaves)..not as great as Susan's (I swear she has 5 octaves)..no way...but it "rings a bell" for me. She took care of her mother. I could not..I was thousands of miles away from mine. She has such Talent. I want to see this Woman SUCCEED.

She will Jayne!! Underneath that insecure side, she has guts..real guts and total confidence in her singing. She won't have to be trained to be secure in her ability, she knows it. I had no idea that had applied to another talent show on tv back in 2000 and was told "you don't reach people" and not given the chance. I hope the producer/host who said that is now crying buckets of tears at the amount of money and ratings he lost!

(that was in the last article i posted)

[dinojen]

Am watching Susan on LKL right now... she is infectious.. she is so sweet.. and funny... she's going to sing now... can't wait to hear her.:wub:

Pierce Morgan stated on LKL.. she shouldn't change at all...she needs to stay Susan.. plus he asked her to have dinner with him in London.... she shouldn't change.. she needs to stay herself.. that's what is wonderful about her, she's herself...

[Annie143]

she made "Cry Me a River" famous and I still like this version even though Julie doesnt have a strong voice, just smokey.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByUOFV5TusE

I like so many others just loved Susan Boyles performance and personality. I wish for her good things.

[airportwoman]

After seeing Ms. Boyle on Larry King, I wonder if she's mildly autistic. Her whole demeanor reminds me of Temple Grandin, the cow expert who is also autistic. Maybe it's because they resemble each other; I don't know.

Whether she is or not, Susan, you just stay Susan and keep on singing! :thumbup:

[tootie]

I know we can't get BGT in the US. Does anyone know if it comes on again in the UK tonight? I was just wondering when to expect to see another youtube video of Susan.

[Pat]

We're listening to her over the internet and think she is simply wonderful.

Can you imagine how she sounds live? I love her "Cry Me A River".

Of course all of this will change her...we are the sum of our experiences and she's entitled to grow and stretch rather than remain static.

I can only hope that sub-species of humanity, those who take advantage of the innocents in life and seem to be so prolific in the entertainment world, don't ruin her life.

[dinojen]

Ms Boyle relates well to others, emotes, laughs and is charming so I don't think she is autistic, Most autistics do not have any of these characteristics. According to her story, she was mildly brain damaged at birth. Great gal and the best of luck.

Your correct, it was stated that she was deprived oxygen at her birth.. as suffers some mild mental handicap... I find her very engaging, has a beautiful voice, her voice is such a gift.. can't wait to hear more of her. When she laughs.. it just makes me smile... I wish we could watch BGT too... can't wait to hear the next results... the ratings for that show has to have gone through the roof.

[Jayne]

Eye is on the Sparrow...

My Easter is this Sunday....and I thought of this song...She can DO IT...but it might be too religious?

But her vocal abilities could make this amazing!

j

[VC2]

In interview with her priest Father Basil Clark, gives more insights into Susan as a person and singer.

Oh i will be so nervous when she steps out on stage in May.

"In a sense, there is a beautiful voice trapped in this damaged body," he said. "It is an absolute contrast. There she was on television acting very peculiarly and the audience was expecting peculiar things to happen and then a voice of an angel comes out – and that's Susan."

Father Clark said that local people who knew Miss Boyle, the youngest of nine children of a family of Irish immigrants, were "enormously proud of her and wish her the best.”



he also talks about how worried he is for her.

http://www.irishcentral.com/news/How-opportunity-Knocked-for-singing-star-Susan-Boyle-43222092.html

[MoonHarvest]

In interview with her priest Father Basil Clark, gives more insights into Susan as a person and singer.

Oh i will be so nervous when she steps out on stage in May.



he also talks about how worried he is for her.

http://www.irishcentral.com/news/How-opportunity-Knocked-for-singing-star-Susan-Boyle-43222092.html


I'm worried for her too. I sure don't want to see her exploited. I can only imagine the $$$$$ signs some folks see when watching her. She is a true gem.. I wish her the very best.:thumbsup::wub:

[MoonHarvest]

OMG...Moon...there are SO MANY people like Susan (not as good, probably? but might be?) living in their simple lives..never had a chance..have the talent. So many people do not realize that there are those GEMS living their simple lives but with talent that would WOW anyone, but that they didn't have that chance or opportunity to be heard.

I have a Master's in Music..because I fought for it..paid for it...many many years in debt to pay it off. I do NOT have her talent...but I have my own in instrumentals. Ten to twenty years ago, I might have been able to stand on that stage and "play"..My Dad always wanted me to...

That's why I posted..IF I HAD THE MONEY, I'd back her...100%. I am SO GLAD that Simon is going to help her.

My son is so talented..not like her..not like Geoffrey Gallant..(Check him out!!!) but superbly talented. Check him (Gallant) out...support him, please..if you care about talent and kids. I've talked with his family several times..That child has a real future...

I'm coming up on the one year anniversary of my mother's death (19th)..she had an amazing voice (had I not ruined mine..I could sound like my mum...3 octaves)..not as great as Susan's (I swear she has 5 octaves)..no way...but it "rings a bell" for me. She took care of her mother. I could not..I was thousands of miles away from mine. She has such Talent. I want to see this Woman SUCCEED.



A Master's in Music, I admire you Jayne. Those degrees from the heart aren't the easiest choices to make/follow. Good for you. I hope you are able to share your talent with others. Sounds like you have a musical family ! Three octaves... pretty good.

That was a long ways away from your Mum.

I will search for Geoffrey Gallant.

BTW what instruments do you play?

[VC2]

a fascinating interview with Susan's brother:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/18/song-sensation-susan-boyle-trained-her-voice-singing-donny-osmond-songs-115875-21288348/

[Themis]

OK...now I get it....about Susan Boyle. I jumped the question/query...sorry.

I just listened to that "ridiculous" news release about "Cry Me A River"..NOW that is NOT Susan Boyle...if that is what the poster's are saying, I totally agree. That is NOT her voice...Susan is MUCH MUCH better and a much more mature and "full voiced" singer. OK...now I guess I understand the "issue".

Cry me a river is NOT Susan Boyle

But Susan is indeed Susan. That voice on Cry me a River doesn't compare at all.

jmo

J
OK, Jane, so you believe Susan Boyle IS actually singing on the British TV show. Not a lip sinc, etc.

However, you do not believe that is actually Susan Boyle singing Cry Me A River on the CD. And that is because Susan is much much better than the person on the CD. You said: "That voice on Cry Me A river doesn't compare at all."

Can you give your specifics on the comparison. Thanks in advance for your insight.

[Jayne]

OK, Jane, so you believe Susan Boyle IS actually singing on the British TV show. Not a lip sinc, etc.

However, you do not believe that is actually Susan Boyle singing Cry Me A River on the CD. And that is because Susan is much much better than the person on the CD. You said: "That voice on Cry Me A river doesn't compare at all."

Can you give your specifics on the comparison. Thanks in advance for your insight.


I was "wrong" apparently...it was a voice that didn't have the range Susan Boyle had in the BGT song. BUT...I listened to it a dozen or more times...It's a totally different timbre in voice..BUT...now that I've listened to it so many times...I can see that Susan Boyle did that 10 years ago or so..or could do it TODAY.

Sorry..if I've misled or confused people. I was so much FOR Susan and when I heard that song, I thought No...NOW? That only ADDS to her talent.

YOU GO SUSAN!!!!

Jayne

[juliekan]

http://coramnonjudice.blogspot.com/

I Dreamed a Dream - Les Miz, a Comparison
Most of y'all have by now heard of Susan Boyle. I thought that you might want to compare her voice with others that have done the song...

terrific site comparing her singing to other great singers.....and his conclusion is she is better than all of them except Patti Lupone, who he thinks is "her equal".

(others compared to her are Susan Boyle, Ruthie Hensall, Elaine Paige, and Pattie Lupone.)

Aren't stories like this great? :thumbsup:

[bchand]

Newest phenom on Britain's Got Talent - Shaheen Jafargholi -12 yrs old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVU4IkzMNIo

What a beautiful voice.

Quicker link to his songs - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRBLe3UxE_E&feature=related

[Jayne]

http://coramnonjudice.blogspot.com/

I Dreamed a Dream - Les Miz, a Comparison
Most of y'all have by now heard of Susan Boyle. I thought that you might want to compare her voice with others that have done the song...

terrific site comparing her singing to other great singers.....and his conclusion is she is better than all of them except Patti Lupone, who he thinks is "her equal".

(others compared to her are Susan Boyle, Ruthie Hensall, Elaine Paige, and Pattie Lupone.)

Aren't stories like this great? :thumbsup:

absolutely wonderful stories. Thanks for that link. Funny...I checked out Elaine Paige and Pattie Lupone (now...Ruthie Hensall)...I agree...and so did Pattie talk to Susan's talent in an interview (can't re-access the link, where she spoke to Susan's performance)..I'd say in THIS song, they are indeed "equal". I'm anxious to see what else Susan does. Still want to hear her sing "Corner of the Sky" (think that's it..from Pippin)...a woman can sing it, IMO, especially Susan Boyle.

jmo

J

[Callie]

She is incrediable!

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk

[TBIBeg]

She is incrediable!

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk

Hi Callie, long thread on Susan here: http://boards.insessiontrials.com/showthread.php?t=351851

And yes, she is incredible!

[VC2]

http://coramnonjudice.blogspot.com/

I Dreamed a Dream - Les Miz, a Comparison
Most of y'all have by now heard of Susan Boyle. I thought that you might want to compare her voice with others that have done the song...

terrific site comparing her singing to other great singers.....and his conclusion is she is better than all of them except Patti Lupone, who he thinks is "her equal".

(others compared to her are Susan Boyle, Ruthie Hensall, Elaine Paige, and Pattie Lupone.)

Aren't stories like this great? :thumbsup:

I have posted i wanted to find the clip of her on msnbc singing a song a capella that had a line of "send up a flare" and couldn't.

She actually is singing the song "whistle down the wind" rumored to be her next choice in the semi finals. Downloaded someone called tina arena to hear the song just to get an idea of her choice, realized it was the same song in the clip i saw and found it finally.

OMG! its .. words fail me. She makes whoever tina arena is look like a rank amateur and its only a minute and a half clip. You have to listen to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDiOrSQXeFs

[VC2]

(she does have a problem with one of the top notes but i put that down to a capella and nerves since she has handled them easily other places. still amazing)

[Callie]

Hi TBI, Thanks, I looked but didn't see anything about her. Thanks for the link too.

[Callie]

I saw this too. Brought tears to my eyes when she sang.
I really wish her all the best and and great success. I hope that indeed she becomes as well known as the singer she mentioned. With a voice like that she deserves it, and the rest of us would only be lifted up all the more with hearing this treasure of a woman sing professionally.
Love her personality too, completely open, witty, and comfortable with herself. She seems like a great person.

Hi, lune3, I guess a few of us are tear babies. Brought them to my eyes too. And I agree with your assessment of her 100%. I just loved her.

[Callie]

(she does have a problem with one of the top notes but i put that down to a capella and nerves since she has handled them easily other places. still amazing)

I didn't hear that at all. She was great on every note as far as I'm concerned.

[apothecary]

I didn't hear that at all. She was great on every note as far as I'm concerned.
I am not a record or CD buying person but I have to get her first CD as soon as it comes out.The only albums I have ever bought are Simon and Garfunkle,Barbra Streisand and Loretta Lynn.We have our own kind of version of Susan Boyle in Canada called Rita MacNeil.She is not the barbie doll look of a famous singer but has a wonderful voice.I just love love love Susan's voice.

[VC2]

I didn't hear that at all. She was great on every note as far as I'm concerned.

its funny bc the first time i heard it (which was when i posted my last post) i thought i had, but after replaying "whistle down the wind" i don't hear it. I think it was my speakers, i have two monitors with my puter and the first has lousy speakers. used the second set for the replays.

I just can't wait to hear her sing the full song, i hope the word is correct that its the one she will do. Its a powerhouse song. It stuck with me enough i googled and googled to find out what she sang, but didn't know the name of it or the reporter..kept working at it and finally success :biggrin:

[tootie]

This totally ticks me off. Apparently some cheap porn flick company has offered Susan a million for her to lose her virginity on the big screen. Good grief. Is there no shame in their game? :thumbdown: Don't give it up for no amount Susan! (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/2009/04/20/2009-04-20_british_singing_sensation_susan_boyle_to_star_i n_.html)

[tootie]

Early recording of Britain's Got Talent's Susan Boyle unearthed
Susan Boyle singing "Killing Me Softly" demo tape


http://susan-boyle.com/video/Susan-Boyle-singing-Killing-Me



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/5182599/Early-recording-of-Britains-Got-Talents-Susan-Boyle-unearthed.html


The untold Susan Boyle story
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-rosenbaum/the-untold-susan-boyle-st_b_188719.html

Thanks for the link! Unfortunately I think that my computer is acting up again and it won't let me play it. Or Everyone on the planet is trying to watch the same video. :biggrin:

[VC2]

ohioguy thanks so much!

for those having trouble getting it to play, here is the youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbMa9BTIA9k

The telegraph article made me cry. She spent her whole life savings on the two songs, before the 1999 recording by the editor in her village. She tried so hard and got rejected so much.

[Ionmhainn]

ohioguy thanks so much!

for those having trouble getting it to play, here is the youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbMa9BTIA9k

The telegraph article made me cry. She spent her whole life savings on the two songs, before the 1999 recording by the editor in her village. She tried so hard and got rejected so much.


I could listen to this woman sing all day long!

Does anybody know when the next BGT show is? I guess I just assumed it would be once a week.....?? TIA

[VC2]

a good article on her from an orchestral musician who has accompanied the greats:

What that audience and I heard is, quite simply, the real article. In a world where the airwaves are jammed with noise, the voice of a true soul can be unique.

In the matter of Ms. Boyle we could analyze her instrument (the cumulative vibrations made by Ms. Boyle when she sings) and her musicianship. The instrument is perfectly supported, clear and unforced. Musically, just in the last few notes of the first phrase, Ms. Boyle knows how to respect the rhythmic structure while keeping it spontaneously alive. For my musical friends: Just notice in that first phrase how she elides the pitches at the end of that phrase; "and a day" are the words (I think!) or mi-fa-sol in C.

But such analysis isn't needed. The audience heard somebody truly singing from her heart, unimpeded by false ideas about music and singing or corrupted by narcissism.

http://blog.lehighvalleylive.com/center-side-up/2009/04/that_singing_lady_from_scotlan.html

[StickyBeak]

Susan is wonderful, I wish her all the best. I am nervous of her singing Whitle down the wind, just think more soprano and her comfort range. Then again who knows what she is capable of. Go Susan

[StickyBeak]

Grammybear, ITA. Her priest really upset me, he made her sound as though one minute she would be singing beautifully and then just go off uncontrolably. Susan certainly seemed to hold her own during the many interviews, she seems in total control. Singing is her life, she has done beautifully, she is very poised and graceful in her replies. Scary to think so many would change her with a make over. I was glad Amanda stated she would protect her as well as Simon. Piece graciously extended an invitation to tea/dinner.
I am looking forward to her next debut, I believe 7th of May. I espectially want to here her version of Whistle down the Wind since I've really only admired Sarah Brightmans version. Cheers and good Luck to Susan.

Sarah Brightman singing Whistle down the wind

http://new.music.yahoo.com/sarah-brightman/tracks/whitsle-down-the-wind-from-whistle-down-the-wind--2020459

[Jayne]

Grammybear, ITA. Her priest really upset me, he made her sound as though one minute she would be singing beautifully and then just go off uncontrolably. Susan certainly seemed to hold her own during the many interviews, she seems in total control. Singing is her life, she has done beautifully, she is very poised and graceful in her replies. Scary to think so many would change her with a make over. I was glad Amanda stated she would protect her as well as Simon. Piece graciously extended an invitation to tea/dinner.
I am looking forward to her next debut, I believe 7th of May. I espectially want to here her version of Whistle down the Wind since I've really only admired Sarah Brightmans version. Cheers and good Luck to Susan.

Sarah Brightman singing Whistle down the wind

http://new.music.yahoo.com/sarah-brightman/tracks/whitsle-down-the-wind-from-whistle-down-the-wind--2020459

I think the priest did just that..made her look like a bifurcated person..one time this...another time that. Maybe that's true? BUT....he was probably seeing her in the "light" of caring for her mother, running the house..having this "gift"...dunno.

I "swear" she will outdo Sarah Brightman (who I adore..from Phantom and on). That is ONE tough song..but she sang one of the toughest..."I dreamed a dream".

I'm thinking that people are looking at her like some sort of "savant" (SP?) or Turrets' kind of person. Well...what if she is? I worked with an absolutely Amazing Percussionist..Turrets (again the SP)..but could he "outplay" anyone? Yes, indeed. She doesn't have that..no way...I worked with that colleague of mine long enough to know she couldn't have been onstage that long without an "outburst". Savant or terribly brain damaged? I don't think so...but perhaps indeed damaged enough to make her WHO she is..and that isn't all that horrible IS IT? God gives us as much as we can handle..maybe less...sometimes maybe it seems like "more"?

From what I've now truly listened to, digested, and taken to heart..this woman has a talent that is just superbly amazing. She needs perhaps to be a bit "coddled" and "cared for"...but she can outdo Paul Potts (and I LOVE Paul Potts...no "dis" to him). (She is almost like a Robin Williams of vocal qualities - I know that sounds stupid - but she can emulate whatever style and timbre she wants to, it seems....UNIQUE) I want to see her WIN (BUT..I also want to see the Stavros Duo do something GREAT...if they make 2d? do they still get to perform???..they are AMAZING).

J

[StickyBeak]

Jayne!!, What you said, I totally agree.... Paul Potts, I don't know, he stunned the stage, he ain't no Andrea Bocelli for sure, my fav..
I think Susan can be anything or anybody she wants to emmulate. Have you heard her song Cry me a River? Bolled me over, totally, I can picture her in front of her mirror, accapella, singing in her minds eye exactly as she sees the song to be sung. She is stunning, she knows the pitch, she has a built in tuning fork! Anyone who cannot see beyond her cover is a fool. I can close my eyes and just listen to her renditions if only she had more to give us. Anxiously awaiting, may her Mothers love guide her in her quest. Check out this site, Paul Potts and Sarah Brighman virtual duet w/ Andrea. I think Paul used this on TV. Sorry, have to do search on top. Great site for show tunes.

http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialRUG

[VC2]

I think the priest did just that..made her look like a bifurcated person..one time this...another time that. Maybe that's true? BUT....he was probably seeing her in the "light" of caring for her mother, running the house..having this "gift"...dunno.

I "swear" she will outdo Sarah Brightman (who I adore..from Phantom and on). That is ONE tough song..but she sang one of the toughest..."I dreamed a dream".

I'm thinking that people are looking at her like some sort of "savant" (SP?) or Turrets' kind of person. Well...what if she is? I worked with an absolutely Amazing Percussionist..Turrets (again the SP)..but could he "outplay" anyone? Yes, indeed. She doesn't have that..no way...I worked with that colleague of mine long enough to know she couldn't have been onstage that long without an "outburst". Savant or terribly brain damaged? I don't think so...but perhaps indeed damaged enough to make her WHO she is..and that isn't all that horrible IS IT? God gives us as much as we can handle..maybe less...sometimes maybe it seems like "more"?

From what I've now truly listened to, digested, and taken to heart..this woman has a talent that is just superbly amazing. She needs perhaps to be a bit "coddled" and "cared for"...but she can outdo Paul Potts (and I LOVE Paul Potts...no "dis" to him). (She is almost like a Robin Williams of vocal qualities - I know that sounds stupid - but she can emulate whatever style and timbre she wants to, it seems....UNIQUE) I want to see her WIN (BUT..I also want to see the Stavros Duo do something GREAT...if they make 2d? do they still get to perform???..they are AMAZING).

J

I love susans version of Whistle down the wind, the minute and a half i heard that i posted up thread. It is a perfect song for her with a range of sounds that will show case her amazing vocal manoeuverability

[VC2]

the man who wrote I dreamed a dream compares Susan Boyle to Edith Piaf

Alain Boublil, who, with composer Claude-Michel Schönberg, penned the score for Les Miz, told the New York Post, "I think of Edith Piaf. . . Piaf was a small woman who looked like nothing. And then she opened her mouth, and this beautiful sound came out."


I love that his wife was crying too :smile:
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/128510.html

[Jayne]

the man who wrote I dreamed a dream compares Susan Boyle to Edith Piaf



I love that his wife was crying too :smile:
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/128510.html

Good comparison...I have a few CDs of Piaf...but they are in a box for moving...when I get established, I'll send it to you if you'd like. She could sound like several different singers with whatever song she sang...

[VC2]

Good comparison...I have a few CDs of Piaf...but they are in a box for moving...when I get established, I'll send it to you if you'd like. She could sound like several different singers with whatever song she sang...

I would love it!! I have learned more about musical theater music in 2 weeks than my whole life. I checked out Edith on wiki and what a tragic struggling life she had until she finally made it. and even after. Though with her beginning 20 years its no surprise that there were carry overs.

[VC2]

Home video of Susan singing at her parents anniversary party 23 years ago.

Shot during parents Patrick and Bridget’s golden wedding party 23 years ago, the footage reveals Susan belting out the Jesus Christ Superstar hit I Don’t Know How To Love Him.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/23/susan-boyle-singing-aged-25-world-exclusive-video-of-britain-s-got-talent-star-performing-at-family-party-115875-21301644/

[tootie]

Home video of Susan singing at her parents anniversary party 23 years ago.



http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/23/susan-boyle-singing-aged-25-world-exclusive-video-of-britain-s-got-talent-star-performing-at-family-party-115875-21301644/

Thanks VC2. That is amazing. Such a shame someone didn't get her on the road to fame sooner but now is better than never!

[juliekan]

http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090424/090424_susan_boyle/20090424/?hub=CP24Entertainment

Singing sensation Susan Boyle gets a makeover, dye job

scroll down for picture

[VC2]

http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090424/090424_susan_boyle/20090424/?hub=CP24Entertainment

Singing sensation Susan Boyle gets a makeover, dye job

scroll down for picture

she looks terrific, it makes me sad though that the reason is she and her family felt hurt at some of the things said, i suspect "Hairy Angel" being screamed from headlines each day was the hurtful one. I cringed every time i read that nick name the british press gave her.

Caroline Boyle (no relation) of Miss Toner's salon told ET that it was a "collective decision" between Susan, her family, and the stylist to give her a new look: "We decided [that] to change her [a lot] was not a good idea -- you know she's charming as she is -- so we just trimmed it a little and put a little color in, [to] take away the gray."

Caroline explained that the reason for the cut and color, which cost about $51, was partially due to criticism from the press: "I think the papers like to sell papers, so they say some horrible things, but it's not nice for [Susan's] family to read those kinds of things, so I think that's why she had a wee, mini makeover -- just to make her look her best, rather than change her."
http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/04/73182/

[Carol25]

What an amazing lady. I have this dream of going to see her on Broadway and seeing her. Then bumping into her on the street and asking if she would like to join me for a burger and a tea at the diner. Wouldn't that be great?! Wouldn't be her brand of tea, though. :mellow: I do hope she stays as sweet as she is.

[tootie]

http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090424/090424_susan_boyle/20090424/?hub=CP24Entertainment

Singing sensation Susan Boyle gets a makeover, dye job

scroll down for picture

I love her new look! She didn't do too much. She kept it simple and she looks great!

VC2, yeah people can be mean. But I bet it made her feel good to get a makeover. And in that case I am all for it. I'm sure she's had enough heartache in this life and it is great that she has gotten the break she always dreamed for. I hope people drop the nickname as well.

[VC2]

What is going on with simon and piers? From talking about how great Susan Boyle's voice is, they have turned to this:

Cowell added that Susan was not even a stand-out talent. "She was just one of a group of very good auditions," he said.

And Piers Morgan also had his say, describing her as "a 48-year-old woman with a little talent".
http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/reality/britains-got-talent-3/news/bgts-susan-is-too-famous-says-cowell/5659

had read his comments about her needing to focus and win the semi's but they hadn't put out the other comments before.

I read an article earlier today or last night where susan's brother is making noises about how susan should quit the show, but i was hoping it was the brother just being a noddy.

I just don't understand their 180

[Vortex]

Susan, age 22, singing The Way We Were:

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/musictoob/11054/susan-boyle-as-you-have-never-seen-her-before/

[Cardinal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1KHRf02ups

This guy's talent and emotion go straight to the heart and soul.

[tootie]

Yes, I agree. I think this guy and Susan should do a duet. They both sang songs from Les Miserables. Truly talented!

[StarShine]

He's very good but I still think Susan has the edge right now.

[Cardinal]

He's very good but I still think Susan has the edge right now.

She probably has the better-trained voice, but Jamie has the edge in touching people, I think. It'll be interesting to see how they both do in the next round.

[Ionmhainn]

What is going on with simon and piers? From talking about how great Susan Boyle's voice is, they have turned to this:


http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/reality/britains-got-talent-3/news/bgts-susan-is-too-famous-says-cowell/5659

had read his comments about her needing to focus and win the semi's but they hadn't put out the other comments before.

I read an article earlier today or last night where susan's brother is making noises about how susan should quit the show, but i was hoping it was the brother just being a noddy.

I just don't understand their 180


I think it could be a simple matter of wanting people to keep watching. Where's the drama if a winner seems "predetermined"? I don't usually watch talent shows, but I'm addicted to this one via YouTube! I'd love to see Susan do well, but I've enjoyed several other performers too...."Stavros Flately"....hilarious, great fun!...Julian Smith playing "Somewhere"....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3zC6DBA9rA

[VC2]

Susan Boyle will be on Oprah on Monday!!!

[Ionmhainn]

I think it could be a simple matter of wanting people to keep watching. Where's the drama if a winner seems "predetermined"? I don't usually watch talent shows, but I'm addicted to this one via YouTube! I'd love to see Susan do well, but I've enjoyed several other performers too...."Stavros Flately"....hilarious, great fun!...Julian Smith playing "Somewhere"....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3zC6DBA9rA


That was a bad link! Better sound quality on this one....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2WaCrB6Aps&feature=related

[Ionmhainn]

I was on YouTube...checking to see if Susan had performed again...and came across this.
Wow!!?? :confused:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O88k4i6pF1A&feature=related

[YoYo]

I was on YouTube...checking to see if Susan had performed again...and came across this.
Wow!!?? :confused:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O88k4i6pF1A&feature=related

I absolutely adore him and have been waiting for another one of his performances to be posted. To me he has the personality and talent to be an entertainer not just a singer. MO only though.

[Ionmhainn]

I absolutely adore him and have been waiting for another one of his performances to be posted. To me he has the personality and talent to be an entertainer not just a singer. MO only though.


I agree! Great personality! It was just so unexpected! I'm getting addicted to this show.
Loved this kid too.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jl_zCJG99I&feature=related

[YoYo]

I agree! Great personality! It was just so unexpected! I'm getting addicted to this show.
Loved this kid too.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jl_zCJG99I&feature=related

What a voice. Thanks. Where do you watch BGT? YouTube?

I've been watching this show on BBC America....

Sunday - 8:00 PM
Any Dream Will Do (90) - Episode 10
TV-PG


Host Graham Norton and judge John Barrowman help Andrew Lloyd Webber conduct a vibrant song and dance competition to search for the next theater star who will play Joseph in the West End revival of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."

[Ionmhainn]

What a voice. Thanks.

Have you been watching this show on BBC America?

Sunday - 8:00 PM
Any Dream Will Do (90) - Episode 10
TV-PG


Host Graham Norton and judge John Barrowman help Andrew Lloyd Webber conduct a vibrant song and dance competition to search for the next theater star who will play Joseph in the West End revival of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."


No, just on YouTube, but I love the variety of acts over there. I watch "Stavros " every day now because it always makes me smile! Have you caught any of the other dance acts?
"Flawless" was fantastic and "Diversity" fun and original. Watching the "bad" acts is kind of fun too!

[YoYo]

No, just on YouTube, but I love the variety of acts over there. I watch "Stavros " every day now because it always makes me smile! Have you caught any of the other dance acts?
"Flawless" was fantastic and "Diversity" fun and original. Watching the "bad" acts is kind of fun too!

Going to check it out. :)

[VC2]

Susan Boyle is in London, all ready for the semi finals that are either tomorrow night or the night after.

A few recent articles:
Barbara cook, the soaring soprano will be at Lincoln Center May 30 and said this in an interview (out of the blue too, not even a direct question)
TM: You work so hard, and you do go out and see a lot of shows, but I know you also spend time at home. What do you when you're relaxing?
BC: By nature, I am a night person. I just love that period around 3am, when I know no one will bother me then. I sometimes watch a lot of YouTube. I think I've seen that clip of Susan Boyle 15 times, and I cried every time. It's just dynamite. And yes, I occasionally watch myself too.
http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/05-2009/simply-barbara_19250.html

Simeon Cowell has already got her debut album planned:

Simon Cowell and record company bosses have made plans for Susan Boyle’s debut album – even before she performs live on TV for the first time.

The Scottish singing sensation has been getting vocal coaching and is expected to wow viewers again in the semi-finals. She remains the bookies’ favourite to win the contest.

The Czech National Symphony Orchestra have already been provisionally booked so she can record an LP of Broadway classics next month. And if she is successful on BGT, she will fly to Prague and record tracks during a three day visit.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/05/23/susan-boyle-booked-to-record-album-of-broadway-classics-115875-21381809/

[Susan43]

OMG! This is the weekend of the semi-finals huh? I'm so excited for her and I really want her to win. Her voice is just superb.

I like her new look too. She needed a little updating and what they've done is terrific IMO.

I just love watching her youtube, it was the perfect song as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks for the info VC. :biggrin:

[Lady_Jean_La]

Thanks for the reminder!!!!:thumbsup:

[VC2]

OMG! This is the weekend of the semi-finals huh? I'm so excited for her and I really want her to win. Her voice is just superb.

I like her new look too. She needed a little updating and what they've done is terrific IMO.

I just love watching her youtube, it was the perfect song as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks for the info VC. :biggrin:

now if only i could find a way to watch it. Its 8:30 tomorrow night!

[Susan43]

Here's her new look...doesn't she look terrific?

http://blippitt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/susan-boyle-makeover.jpg

[lizzard]

Here's her new look...doesn't she look terrific?

http://blippitt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/susan-boyle-makeover.jpg

Thank you for that. Wow...just... WOW!!!

[Lady_Jean_La]

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/05/22/2009-05-22_britains_got_talent_starts_semifinals_with_susa n_boyle_leading_a_pack_of_contend.html

'Britain's Got Talent' starts semi-finals with Susan Boyle leading the pack

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/05/22/2009-05-22_britains_got_talent_starts_semifinals_with_susa n_boyle_leading_a_pack_of_contend.html#ixzz0GLDtby oF&B

[VC2]

I don't know if ITV is live streaming it but here is their website for the show http://talent.itv.com/

I am on dial up so its useless for me :( there has to be a place ppl can find a secret stream and then update us :D

[VC2]

ITV have confirmed that Susan Boyle will be performing again on Britain's Got Talent in the LIVE Semi-Final on Sunday (8.30pm - 10.00pm GMT).

http://www.susan-boyle.com/

[Lyndawitha"Y]

I know she will win. If I wanted to hear a 12 yr old sing a Michael Jackson song I would listen to Michael Jackson at 12, I didn't care for the young boy or young girl singing( that was on youtube). Susan deserves to win on her voice talents, her singing is awesome, and I am a old rocker at heart but will buy her cd in a heartbeat. Wish we could find a link to watch it. Good Luck Ms. Boyle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am in full agreement, however regardless if she wins or not..we al now her singing career is already set..Even Simon ( Mr. Cynic..LOL) has her scheduled already..Kudo's!!

LMS:thumbup:

[YoYo]

I want Gregg Pritchard to win. He's young, good looking with a long career ahead of him whether he wins or not. MO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O88k4i6pF1A

[lune3]

I want Gregg Pritchard to win. He's young, good looking with a long career ahead of him whether he wins or not. MO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O88k4i6pF1A

He's wonderful, what a surprise it was when he started to sing! I hadn't heard of a male soprano before.

Here's one I very much enjoyed too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMKw-A0hKjc&feature=related

[YoYo]

He's wonderful, what a surprise it was when he started to sing! I hadn't heard of a male soprano before.

Here's one I very much enjoyed too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMKw-A0hKjc&feature=related

Thanks for posting. She is fantastic!

[Lady_Jean_La]

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/05/23/2009-05-23_susan_boyle_advances_to_next_round_of_britains_ got_talent.html

Boyle is one of 40 performers selected by the judges to move on to the next round.

[YoYo]

Link to the top 40 finalist on BGT:

http://talent.itv.com/news/story/item_100178.htm

[Ionmhainn]

Link to the top 40 finalist on BGT:

http://talent.itv.com/news/story/item_100178.htm


Thanks for that...you must have been reading my mind! Glad to see that all my favorites made the list! :biggrin:

[lune3]

Thanks for that...you must have been reading my mind! Glad to see that all my favorites made the list! :biggrin:

Mine too! I did not doubt Susan Boyle. Also am glad Jamie Pugh got through, as well as Sue Son, Greg Pritchard, Shaun Smith, and that 11 year old self taught dancer Aiden Davis.

Can't wait to see the YouTube performances of each. Anyone know what Susan sang?

[kitty1182]

Here's her new look...doesn't she look terrific?

http://blippitt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/susan-boyle-makeover.jpg

Yes she does!!!! :thumbup:

[MrsBeesley]

Fingers crossed for Susan, I love her and she so deserves to win. I've watched her on youtube a million times, she is amazing. What a cinderella story!

I hope she wins, too! :thumbup:

[TennVol]

I hope she wins, too! :thumbup:



I do too. She has a fabulous voice.

[Susan43]

He's wonderful, what a surprise it was when he started to sing! I hadn't heard of a male soprano before.

Here's one I very much enjoyed too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMKw-A0hKjc&feature=related

I'm not sure it's called soprano when a man sings like that. I think it's called falsetto.

Hmmmm...I guess I'm kind of wrong.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sopranist

[VC2]

Thanks for all the links to Susan Boyle. As I was going through them I ran across this one that has the story of her life. It wasn't always the easiest.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/2009/05/04/2009-05-04_the_susan_boyle_story.html

It sure wasn't

FYI, not only is she thru (none of them sang tonight, tonight was when they revealed the 40 who made it..judges choice) but there was reaction from her.
http://talent.itv.com/videos/video/item_200216.htm

AND!! for all those there that can watch live stream (i am so jealous)

The 48-year-old has been handed the coveted final slot in tonight’s semi-final, which is expected to draw record audiences for ITV1.
In an unprecedented move, the channel will broadcast her performance to audiences across the world by streaming the show on its website.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/81890/SUSAN-S-TERROR/

That is between 8:30 and 10:30 pm british time.

Maybe someone can find the exact info on the itv website.

Funny comment of hers from same link as above:

But she admits she finds all the fuss in America and her YouTube stardom baffling. She admitted:
“Until six weeks ago the only tube I knew of was a tube of Smarties!
“The support from all over the world has been unbelievable.

[VC2]

I calculated the time for those on eastern standard.

It will be live streamed at 3 pm. (or 3:30)

[Susan43]

I calculated the time for those on eastern standard.

It will be live streamed at 3 pm. (or 3:30)

So noon for us west coasters. That's a great time for me. Thanks for figuring it out VC, I always have a problem with it.

[lune3]

Thanks VC2 for the info and links. I wasn't sure how it works but now I know the judges looked at each performer's video again and chose the group of 40. And then they perform again.

If there are 40 and Susan is last, did semi finalists also perform today (Saturday)? I can't see how 40 are going to do their thing within 2 hours tomorrow.

I'll be sure to watch tomorrow. I read somewhere that Susan will not reveal what she's singing till showtime.

[VC2]

Thanks VC2 for the info and links. I wasn't sure how it works but now I know the judges looked at each performer's video again and chose the group of 40. And then they perform again.

If there are 40 and Susan is last, did semi finalists also perform today (Saturday)? I can't see how 40 are going to do their thing within 2 hours tomorrow.

I'll be sure to watch tomorrow. I read somewhere that Susan will not reveal what she's singing till showtime.

no they didn't perform today. And they wont all be doing it tomorrow. ITV confirmed Susan will be singing tomorrow (and the last one to sing that night) but i think there are 3 days of the semi finals thenn the final.

She got through the auditions (remember the glasgow audition was the first one. She won the regionals, but only a few saw that from the production team) Then went to the glasgow audition and was given 3 "yeses" allowing her to be considered for the semi finals.

Tonight (saturday night) they did the reveal of the 40 chosen.

Tomorrow is the start of the semi final's. I believe its all going to take a week

I so hope she wins. Her voice is phenomenal and her back story just adds to it. Caring for her parents, a learning disability, laughed at and bullied in her village even up until the show by the kids.

the most hearbreaking comment i heard her make was when she said "i am not lonely any more". She has 8 sisters and brothers, is a very nice lady and shouldn't have had to be lonely anway.

On Oprah Simon pointed out something that was great though. In the pre audition interviews, she said she was going to "rock this audience" and also half way through the song she gave this little smile saying she knew she had them!

btw...for those thinking that the reason she was pre interviewed meant it was set up, far from it. I read an article where Ant and Dec (the ryan seacrests of the show) had decided not to bother interviewing Paul Potts. They were upstairs having a sandwich when they heard the audience bring the house down lol, and said "i think we better get back there". Ever since they have pre interviewed each contestant bc they never wanted to be caught with their pants down again.

I am so jealous. i have no way to watch this, i want minute by minute updates :D

eta and i am thrilled simon has already decided to go through with an album for her. However i think this is another BGT first. their contracts say they cannot discuss/hire/sign or meet even with a manager until the show is over. In her case i understand an exception being made.

Oh...and did you know she met Andrew Lloyd Weber?

[VC2]

Here is one comment about the meeting:

Andrew Lloyd Weber ran into Britian’s Got Talent breakout start Susan Boyle at a studio in London where she “impressed him enough for the creator of West End hits such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and The Sound of Music, to consider her for a part.
Lloyd Webber even has a role in mind but is refusing to reveal what it is.

http://ca.glam.com/blogs/style_critics/evita_composer_andrew_lloyd_weber_to_cast_susan_bo yle_in_west_end_production

what i find fascinating is that she has been given studio access at a studio that andrew lloyd weber goes to, and a voice coach. BGT/simon cowell is going further for her in advance than i think has been done before. One poster here (Jayne) said she thinks her range is as great as Julie Andrews. I must say having listened to all her songs (whistle down the wind is my favorite) i think she is right.

Here is Lloyd Webers actual quote:

He recently met Boyle, the internet sensation from Britain’s Got Talent, at a recording studio in London and he told The Sun he had a role for her.

“She is a terrific sport and she’s a great fan of my shows,” he said.

“If she wanted to be in one, well it could happen. It would have to be the right role. Maybe I know what it could be, but I’m not telling. She’s got a great future”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/susan-boyle/5327753/Susan-Boyle-to-be-given-West-End-musical-role.html

She may not win...but remember the 7 minute youtube where she says she hopes to have a career as a professional singer, and cowell smirks saying "why hasn't it happened yet?" and she responds "i haven't had the opportunity but here is hoping that this changes that"?

well it has...win or lose

[TaintedHalo]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/susan-boyle/5378095/Susan-Boyle-sings-again-on-Britains-Got-Talent.html

"ITV.com will be putting out clips that won't be 'geo-blocked'. If you watch clips on ITV.com or BBC iPlayer, you can normally only watch them in this country."

[magnolia]

Looking forward to hearing Susan Boyle's next performance. What do you think she should sing? :)

[Ice Cycle]

Anyone who wants to watch it (Susan B- Britians Got Talent) coming on in about 10 minuets.
Suppose to be able to here.


http://www.justin.tv/dragon_big_brother

[lune3]

Anyone who wants to watch it (Susan B- Britians Got Talent) coming on in about 10 minuets.
Suppose to be able to here.


http://www.justin.tv/dragon_big_brother

Thank you for the link!

Is anyone here also having problems with the feed though? It's choppy and now it seems it's stuck?

[VC2]

oh i am sooo nervous for her! How did she do?

[Ice Cycle]

oh i am sooo nervous for her! How did she do?

They say on the chat that she is last to perform, probably so to get people to watch. If having problems with the live stream that clear cache and or click refresh.

[lune3]

Finally the stream is working for me again. 4 more acts...oh please let my feed be ok for Susan!

[tootie]

So how much money is 1lb in American money? LOL. I want to make a call.......

[lune3]

What on earth were they thinking letting these guys with the chainsaw etc through to the semis??? Ugh. Those 3 buzzes may have saved this character's life lol.
Lol, the Queen would have become apoplectic had this guy performed in front of her.

[Brentwood]

1.00 British Pound = 1.59 U.S. Dollars

Where do I go at the link to watch Susan B in her latest competition on the show?

[Pat]

First of all, BIG THANKS for the link so I could watch!

I came in when at the girl on the violin. Has Susan had any competition so far?

TIA

[lune3]

1.00 British Pound = 1.59 U.S. Dollars

Where do I go at the link to watch Susan B in her latest competition on the show?

http://www.justin.tv/dragon_big_brother

[lune3]

I believe Susan is next!

[Jayne]

First of all, BIG THANKS for the link so I could watch!

I came in when at the girl on the violin. Has Susan had any competition so far?

TIA

Jamie Pugh...

I think he has a fighting chance..so does Greg Pritchard...

Susan already has her things set up with Simon..

Simon love Aiden..he's cute as all get out...

but Julian Smith...talk about talent? Many don't get it..this man has real talent..

I'd take it to Susan, Julian, Aidan, and Greg...those are the four...down to the wire..but I LOVE Stavros Flatley..GHEESH..Love them to death! and I love the grandfather/grandaugher..2 Grand..the girl has an amazing voice!!

J

[lune3]

Susan looked lovely, really lovely.
She sang Memory from Cats. I had the sense she was initially nervous, and started off just a tad weak. Then it came together, beautiful, very strong at the end. Wonderful!

[annalyzer]

Anyone who wants to watch it (Susan B- Britians Got Talent) coming on in about 10 minuets.
Suppose to be able to here.


http://www.justin.tv/dragon_big_brother


thanks! :thumbsup:

[Pat]

Bumpy start for Susan, but when she hit her stride, OMG!

Will we know today if she is chosen?

[tootie]

I thought Susan got off to a rough start. I do think she will advance though. We will know in a few minutes. I personally wouldn't have chosen that song for her to sing but again I do think she will advance which is what I want!

[VC2]

Bumpy start for Susan, but when she hit her stride, OMG!

Will we know today if she is chosen?

she and diversity are the only two from tonight through to the finals i think. there are 3 more nights of semis

[Pat]

Having to walk out and start immediately with no "warm-up" chat/musical introduction must be very difficult for all of them.

When Paul Pott was in the last final, did he have to walk out cold? I don't recall.

TIA

[lune3]

Jamie Pugh...

I think he has a fighting chance..so does Greg Pritchard...

Susan already has her things set up with Simon..

Simon love Aiden..he's cute as all get out...

but Julian Smith...talk about talent? Many don't get it..this man has real talent..

I'd take it to Susan, Julian, Aidan, and Greg...those are the four...down to the wire..but I LOVE Stavros Flatley..GHEESH..Love them to death! and I love the grandfather/grandaugher..2 Grand..the girl has an amazing voice!!

J

Isn't it Shaun Smith, the 17 year old soccer player who sang Aint no Sunshine? I though he was terrific, among my favourites.

Am dying to see Jamie Pugh and very much hope he can control the nerves.

Agree with Greg too, and Aiden was good too. I also liked Sue Son in her audition but I missed her in this due to the darned feed getting frozen

[lune3]

Susan won! in the finals!

[tootie]

Here it comes Susan advanced.

[tootie]

And the 2nd winner is.....Diversity and Natalie are before the judges. Diversity has it.

Come on Amanda. Good grief. Simon is going to pick it right.

DIVERSITY!

Natalie looks upset.

[lune3]

OMG, Natalie was devastated, started to cry. Poor child, I feel so badly. She's great too.

[Pat]

Poor little thing. :crying:

[Ice Cycle]

Yea Susan!, feel bad for the girl to and thought she was as good as the dancers. Their is eight more tomorrow night. Boy it is done alot different than AI.

[tootie]

I think they should have put Natalie in a group with more kids. Like Shaheen and that other little girl that was singing. That was a tough group for her to be a part of.

[Susan43]

Here is the video of Susan singing Memories

http://talent.itv.com/videos/video/item_200228.htm

[Brentwood]

The stream did not work for me but I found it on youtube, already.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBp1MjLbyLM

[lune3]

Tomorrow, based on the auditions, my favourites are Jaime Pugh and Shaun Smith.

[Lady_Jean_La]

http://watching-tv.ew.com/2009/05/susan-boyle-bri.html

Susan Boyle wins first 'Britain's Got Talent' semi-final singing 'Memory' from 'Cats'

[Ionmhainn]

Wow! Susan! Goosebumps from head to toe! Brrrrilliant!

[kitty1182]

Wow! Susan! Goosebumps from head to toe! Brrrrilliant!

I agree!!!!!!!!:thumbup:

[Ionmhainn]

I agree!!!!!!!!:thumbup:

I loved how she "gathered herself up" after a slightly shaky start! You could see it happening, almost as if she had said it out loud..."ok, I've got it now." Does she ever!!

[VC2]

I loved how she "gathered herself up" after a slightly shaky start! You could see it happening, almost as if she had said it out loud..."ok, I've got it now." Does she ever!!

That is the mark of a professional (not in the sense that she is but the tenacity and the grit needed to be one)

She had 50 million people watching, a woman who volunteered in a small little village, had tried out for competitions when younger but always lost or humiliated (that 1995 jerk host, on the floor looking up her dress), thrust into international superstardom literally overnight from the day the show aired, she got shakey and then she got it together and did what she knows she can :)

Oh i cant find the article but its on stv somewhere, Amanda Holden called Jamie Pugh a "fake and a weak paul potts", faked his emotions and now regrets having put him through to the semi final lol.

[kitty1182]

I loved how she "gathered herself up" after a slightly shaky start! You could see it happening, almost as if she had said it out loud..."ok, I've got it now." Does she ever!!

I noticed that.....:smile:

I bet her mom is smiling down on her.....

[Ionmhainn]

I noticed that.....:smile:

I bet her mom is smiling down on her.....


You know it...and probably saying "that's my girl...I told you, didn't I?" :smile:

[Jayne]

Susan was fabulous indeed..especially with a Very Slightly shaky start.

Diversity was WONDERFUL...better than before.

I think I missed Julian Smith? or is he next time?

Kieran..the little drummer..WHAT A SHAME..they put through "garbage" acts instead of him..sure he wouldn't have won..but it would have done such great things for his confidence..WHAT do those judge's think? They already know the top ten before they even get to this "entertainment" finals..don't they?? :)

J

[Jayne]

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Oh i cant find the article but its on stv somewhere, Amanda Holden called Jamie Pugh a "fake and a weak paul potts", faked his emotions and now regrets having put him through to the semi final lol.

Really? Well..now..so much for Amanda. Maybe she's correct? IF so...Jamie Pugh is a DANGED GOOD ACTOR,..which should get him through on THAT.

I found him even more humble than Potts..and a better "Theatrical" singer..but I love Potts, too. Jamie sang like a "broadway/theatre" actor/singer..exactly what his song was about. Gheesh..Amanda said that..after she looked..very much so on the YouTube videos..amazingly mesmerized by Jamie. Hmmm...maybe it's retrospect..they have to make their choices..so now they make excuses for them?

Shame...If he faked his emotions..then what? Ya think little Kieran the drummer faked his...his tears of joy when he got Three votes? Then they didn't put him in the semi's?

Well..guess it's all TV..

jmo

J

[Jayne]

Isn't it Shaun Smith, the 17 year old soccer player who sang Aint no Sunshine? I though he was terrific, among my favourites.

Am dying to see Jamie Pugh and very much hope he can control the nerves.

Agree with Greg too, and Aiden was good too. I also liked Sue Son in her audition but I missed her in this due to the darned feed getting frozen


yes on all..but Julian Smith is the soprano saxophonist..music teacher..did "Somewhere" (West Side Story) on the audition..sure he's cut a few CDs..but not "made it"..I think Simon will probably help him even if he doesn't win..but he's a guy with Real Talent IMO..along with the few others..such as Susan..Jamie... Love little Aiden..but I guess I'm just not into that type of "talent" albeit, I suppose it is...I love the brother and sister ball room dance act (Ben and Becky??)..they are truly talented and practice perfected..they should have a "fighting chance"..they coudln't certainly win any dance competition!

J

[VC2]

Really? Well..now..so much for Amanda. Maybe she's correct? IF so...Jamie Pugh is a DANGED GOOD ACTOR,..which should get him through on THAT.

I found him even more humble than Potts..and a better "Theatrical" singer..but I love Potts, too. Jamie sang like a "broadway/theatre" actor/singer..exactly what his song was about. Gheesh..Amanda said that..after she looked..very much so on the YouTube videos..amazingly mesmerized by Jamie. Hmmm...maybe it's retrospect..they have to make their choices..so now they make excuses for them?

Shame...If he faked his emotions..then what? Ya think little Kieran the drummer faked his...his tears of joy when he got Three votes? Then they didn't put him in the semi's?

Well..guess it's all TV..

jmo

J

Hey Jayne! how are you and how is the move going? Good to see you!

I thoguht it was a nasty thing of her to say but i do admit i dont like that he lied about never having sung in public before. However he is a great singer, regardless.

I still want Susan to win though!

[doctor_J]

As an old Rock and Roller I never thought I'd be a fan of show tunes but Susan Boyle has made me a convert!! Wonderful performance, The crescendo (?) gave me goose bumps, all 4 times!

[Jayne]

Hey Jayne! how are you and how is the move going? Good to see you!

I thoguht it was a nasty thing of her to say but i do admit i dont like that he lied about never having sung in public before. However he is a great singer, regardless.

I still want Susan to win though!

Well..I guess he did tell a "white lie" about singing in public...he's done theatre before, as I understand it. that is "public" but it's a far cry from "singing in public".when you are alone onstage in front of that large of an audience..than being on stage with a troupe of actors behind you..and hardly that large..at least what I figure where he's acted before. he's done community theatre before..right? Yes..he should have told it "like it is"..but..in a sense "so what"...I've read many of the others have "faked it" too ..in that sense..Susan Boyle did recordings before..so did Julian Smith..and several others..but NOT to audiences or in such a dynamic set up as this.

I'd bet Stavros Flatley never did a performance like in front of more than family or friends..and they were Fantastic. IF THAT is what BGT is after..then STAVROS fits the bill waayy above the others, I'd imagine..as well as 2 Grand (grandfather and grandaughter)..and Kieran..the little drummer.

jmo

J

[VC2]

omg. Before i had only managed to hear tiny bits of it because of dial up but finally downloaded the whole thing

Goosebumps are right! I LOVED her smile as she sang "a new day has begun"

Piers comments were fantastic, apart from just complimenting how beautiful she was, talking about the inspiration she has brought to the world during tough times.

I never thought i would hear Simon apologize publicly lol.

[VC2]

Well..I guess he did tell a "white lie" about singing in public...he's done theatre before, as I understand it. that is "public" but it's a far cry from "singing in public".when you are alone onstage in front of that large of an audience..than being on stage with a troupe of actors behind you..and hardly that large..at least what I figure where he's acted before. he's done community theatre before..right? Yes..he should have told it "like it is"..but..in a sense "so what"...I've read many of the others have "faked it" too ..in that sense..Susan Boyle did recordings before..so did Julian Smith..and several others..but NOT to audiences or in such a dynamic set up as this.

I'd bet Stavros Flatley never did a performance like in front of more than family or friends..and they were Fantastic. IF THAT is what BGT is after..then STAVROS fits the bill waayy above the others, I'd imagine..as well as 2 Grand (grandfather and grandaughter)..and Kieran..the little drummer.

jmo

J

Well it wasn't exactly a small community theatre.

The UK Sun obtained a video of Jamie Pugh's performance with his group at Her Majesty's Theatre, the West End home of Andrew Lloyd Webber's international mega-hit The Phantom of the Opera.

The group, reports the Sun, performed a medley of Rod Stewart numbers under the heading Great American Songbook. Jamie Pugh seemed so confident he even did a solo of Louis Armstrong's classic What A Wonderful World. The program for the night gave him a mention, saying: "This is Jamie's first foray into the world of musical theatre and marks his first public appearance. "He has dreamed of making this journey ever since he was a boy, when he saw Les Miserables in London." To read the full article in the UK Sun, click here.
http://westend.broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE_TUBE_Jamie_Pugh_Sings_On_the_Stage_of_Her_Ma jestys_Theatre_20090511

in no way tho does it take away from his talent.

[kitty1182]

Killing Me Softly....Susan Boyles

First time I've heard this one.:smile:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRr9KxO_nRc&feature=related

[VC2]

As an old Rock and Roller I never thought I'd be a fan of show tunes but Susan Boyle has made me a convert!! Wonderful performance, The crescendo (?) gave me goose bumps, all 4 times!

I was never a bit show tunes person either and she converted me as well!

This song..Memory, it just fits what is happening to her.

One verse:
Daylight
I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
And I musn't give in
When the dawn comes
Tonight will be a memory too
And a new day will begin

i saw this comment under a youtube of it, no idea if its true or not:

got this from a fan site...this fan sounds like they have seen Cat's...and says the shaky beginning was done on purpose...here is what they said...

Whatever the cause, at that point she transformed, following the concept of the verse as I observe it. Grizabella, the grey beauty, is reborn during her singing of the song Memory. Susan didn't falter. She play acted the part to perfection.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmWCqIVQpEI

[kitty1182]

I was never a bit show tunes person either and she converted me as well!

This song..Memory, it just fits what is happening to her.

One verse:
Daylight
I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
And I musn't give in
When the dawn comes
Tonight will be a memory too
And a new day will begin

i saw this comment under a youtube of it, no idea if its true or not:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmWCqIVQpEI


Oh My.I've see Cats too, yes the fan is right!! I had forgotten about that!!!!!!

[VC2]

Oh My.I've see Cats too, yes the fan is right!! I had forgotten about that!!!!!!

Whew! glad to know it wasn't a stumble (or it was, but was meant to be) because she would have been so upset with herself.

I just relistened again and still goosebumps. Did the judges give all the good ones tonight a standing O?

[Jayne]

I was curious about the person who posted on YouTube who said s/he saw a version of CATS where Grizabella did start "shaky"..(have performed Cats..two different productions and never recalled it)..and just checked another youtube of it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-L6rEm0rnY

NOT that it matters...if Susan Boyle was a tad nervous in the beginning..it was hardly noticeable...and it was "effective" theatrically. All to HER..she was FABULOUS. They say the first and last notes are the most important..and she nailed them both!! PLUS..something new from her next time?? Wonder what it will be..

jmo

J

And as wonderfully good as Susan is..Elaine Paige did such emotional musical interpretation of this piece (which I don't even really "like"!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s96NZoeDs68&feature=related..but it's easy to see where Susan gets her inspiration...:)

[kitty1182]

Whew! glad to know it wasn't a stumble (or it was, but was meant to be) because she would have been so upset with herself.

I just relistened again and still goosebumps. Did the judges give all the good ones tonight a standing O?


I am so glad you bought that up....I had forgotten all about it!!
Yes, Grizabella was kinda like coming too after being reborn....I recall it very well now!!!!
Susan rocks!!!!!!

[doctor_J]

I'm so non-talented I didn't recognize a stumble, unless it was the 1st couple of notes that seemed a little off. She grabbed her stomach as if to steady herself--that's the only reason I caught it. Without the stomach grab I would have thought it just one of those songs you have to tolerate the 1st stanza of just to get to the good part. lol.

The site is lagging and freezing so badly now I can't watch with my old laptop. I suspect it's getting too many hits.

I can't find Jamie Pugh's performance from tonite. If anyone does, please post it. Also Diversity not up.

It can't possibly be random chance that Susan got the "coveted last spot". I'm sure the producer's made the world watch the whole show first.

[sesame]

I'm so non-talented I didn't recognize a stumble, unless it was the 1st couple of notes that seemed a little off. She grabbed her stomach as if to steady herself--that's the only reason I caught it. Without the stomach grab I would have thought it just one of those songs you have to tolerate the 1st stanza of just to get to the good part. lol.

The site is lagging and freezing so badly now I can't watch with my old laptop. I suspect it's getting too many hits.

I can't find Jamie Pugh's performance from tonite. If anyone does, please post it. Also Diversity not up.

It can't possibly be random chance that Susan got the "coveted last spot". I'm sure the producer's made the world watch the whole show first.

Great point about Susan being last, I hadn't given that a thought.

[Ice Cycle]

Well it doesn't really matter if the stumble was deliberate or not, the public voted her in. She did seem a little more tense than her last performance but I am sure it was because they keep saying to her that the whole world was watching so I am sure she just wanted to live up to all the support, to which she did.

[VC2]

Well it doesn't really matter if the stumble was deliberate or not, the public voted her in. She did seem a little more tense than her last performance but I am sure it was because they keep saying to her that the whole world was watching so I am sure she just wanted to live up to all the support, to which she did.

i just can't imagine how tense she must have been. Like you said, the whole world watching being reminded of it, and just .. her dream is within her grasp after 30 years or more. It must be mind boggling.

She sure keeps her sense of humor tho,

[Pat]

I didn't think she looked as relaxed as she did in her first performance. She looked like she was having the time of her life the first time...she looked strained this time. Given how her life has turned upside down since we first saw her, it doesn't surprise me in the least. I thought she looked quite pretty. I was afraid they'd changed her so much she'd be unrecognizable...Amanda said she wouldn't allow major changes in Susan's appearance, and it looks as if she kept her word.

How many weeks until the finals?

TIA