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lilhave · 04-13-2009, 09:15 AM

Y'all have GOT to watch this!!!

47-year old crazy cat lady auditions for Britain's Got Talent.

So, this dowdy little hausfrau walks out on stage and you think "Oh no, they
re gonna slam the poor thing!" and you can tell the judges are all but ready
to give her the hook and you're feeling sorry for the poor dear and out of
this dowdy little woman with the frizzy hair and the out of style dress
comes a voice that Britney Spears will NEVER have. And proceeds to BLOW THE
JUDGES MINDS!

copy and paste to your browser

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

Harvey

TripperFan · 04-13-2009, 11:22 AM

Ha! I was going to post this link here myself this morning. I got the email late last night. The video was up for only 48 hours and has been hit way more times than any other singer's clips.

Susan Boyle is AMAZING. And actually, it fries me that people laughed at her when she first came out.

NEVER judge a book by it's cover. There's beauty in EVERYONE. Just because it might not be on the top surface doesn't mean she isn't a beautiful person. I'm glad she showed the judges and everyone else!!

You GO Susan! I hope you win the show - you're flawless!!

lilhave · 04-13-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripperFan

Ha! I was going to post this link here myself this morning. I got the email late last night. The video was up for only 48 hours and has been hit way more times than any other singer's clips.

Susan Boyle is AMAZING. And actually, it fries me that people laughed at her when she first came out.

NEVER judge a book by it's cover. There's beauty in EVERYONE. Just because it might not be on the top surface doesn't mean she isn't a beautiful person. I'm glad she showed the judges and everyone else!!

You GO Susan! I hope you win the show - you're flawless!!

Did you see last year when they introduced the cell phone salesman?. When he said he was going to sing opera, Simon and Piers looked at each other and laughed. Not only was he tremendous but he won the entire competition.

TripperFan · 04-13-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilhave

Did you see last year when they introduced the cell phone salesman?. When he said he was going to sing opera, Simon and Piers looked at each other and laughed. Not only was he tremendous but he won the entire competition.

I know, (I saw that season). They actually piss me off a bit with their antics and facial expressions. Sure, some are complete morons who only think they have talent, but they should know after Clay Aiken and Ruban Stoddart that plenty of "odd" looking people have incredible talent. Never hurt Aretha Franklin one bit did it!!

TripperFan · 04-13-2009, 05:40 PM

Boyle's Got Talent
by Mike Krumboltz
April 13, 2009 12:53:39 PM

204 Votes "American Idol" isn't the only launching pad for aspiring singers. Across the pond, "Britain's Got Talent" scored a huge boost in the Buzz after an unassuming contestant gave an amazing performance.

Susan Boyle (remember that name) became a Web phenomenon after singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables. The performance brought the audience to its feet and left the judges (including Simon Cowell) either speechless or in tears.

Before going on stage, Ms. Boyle admitted some self-deprecating facts about herself (she's never been kissed and lives alone with her cat, Pebbles). For those reasons and more, audiences were expecting the female William Hung. They were wrong.

Lookups on the sudden star posted huge gains. A no-name just the other day, Ms. Boyle quickly surged into our top 5,000 overall searches. Blogs and gossip rags went wild. The Mirror jumped on the story, reporting that while Ms. Boyle thought she "looked like a garage" on TV, she received a standing ovation when she showed up at her local church.

Other sources write that as a child, Ms. Boyle was the target of bullies because of a disability. But, with her newfound fame, she is getting the last laugh. In fact, she's already meeting with officials from Mr. Cowell's Sony BMG label. This may have been the first you've heard of her, but it certainly won't be the last.

Hollow · 04-13-2009, 05:56 PM

somehow i could tell by her speaking voice that she at least had potential for a good singing voice.

80sTrivia · 04-13-2009, 07:53 PM

I saw this earlier today... mind-blowing! I love it when someone you don't expect to do anything incredible just blows away all expectations!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 04-13-2009, 07:57 PM

Wow, good for her. That was amazing.

Faith · 04-13-2009, 08:29 PM

That was totally awesome. kick some ass Susan!!

Brad Russ · 04-13-2009, 08:41 PM

Makes me sick the way people judge others just based on the way they look. I'll never undrstand that. Hearing the audience laugh and snicker, and seeing the looks of disdain on the male judges faces, made me sick!!!

Her performance was absolutely amazing, and even rivaled that of the opera singer from a couple years ago, (who the judges also initially looked down on). I was moved by Susan's performance, and I hope that she leads other people who may not look the part, to go after their dreams!! You're awesome Susan. I hope you win it all!!!

dawsongirl · 04-13-2009, 09:08 PM

Wow....eat that, Simon and Piers.

How rude was that audience?? Ugh. Like any of those people could probably sing.

Zoneboy · 04-14-2009, 11:31 AM

Priceless!

TripperFan · 04-14-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Mel

Makes me sick the way people judge others just based on the way they look. I'll never undrstand that. Hearing the audience laugh and snicker, and seeing the looks of disdain on the male judges faces, made me sick!!!

Her performance was absolutely amazing, and even rivaled that of the opera singer from a couple years ago, (who the judges also initially looked down on). I was moved by Susan's performance, and I hope that she leads other people who may not look the part, to go after their dreams!! You're awesome Susan. I hope you win it all!!!

I know! My stomach turned to when I saw the eye rolling from the audience. I loved it though when she shoved those eye rolls and snickers right back in their faces the moment she opened her mouth. As Sarah said, you could tell from her speaking voice that there was something there. Absolute perfection! I've never seen Simon just sit and totally enjoy a performance. There was NOTHING to criticize about it. Susan's my new hero! She also has a great sense of humour you can tell. I'd love to have her over for tea and to chat (I just love her accent even).

If there's a website where anyone can vote for her (even if we don't get the show) I want to get on it and vote my butt off for her. (Although, as the article said, she's already being signed up).

I'm not familiar with Elaine Page, but I do know that Susan's voice is the purest and prettiest I've heard since Sarah Brightman.

lilhave · 04-14-2009, 12:01 PM

American Idol and America's got talent are glossy versions of the old amateur hour and the gong show, but it goes to show how much unknown talent exists. These shows give these folks, who may lack the funds to promote themselves a chance to be seen and heard by millions.

Last year on America's got talent, Terry Fater, was the overall winner. To me he was one of the greatest performers I have ever seen in my life. He signed a ten year contract in Vegas for ten million dollars. I'm looking forward to this summer and another season.

Harvey

TripperFan · 04-14-2009, 12:13 PM

I agree Harvey. I've always loved these talent shows. Watched The Gong Show (although most of the acts on there were outrageous, there was the odd really talented one). Used to watch Star Search (yes, I saw Britney as a little kid) and have watched all season's of America's Got Talent. I LOVED Terry Fater - what a great, new type of act he has and is now very successful in Vegas as you mentioned.

There is a TON of talent that hasn't been discovered. Even the last company I worked for had plenty of talented people. They even had a "company band". Employees who could play instruments or sing formed a band that would play at different company functions. You'd swear they were a professional band.

One company I was interviewed for also has a company band and music is very important to them. I was asked if I played any instruments, etc. (thankfully I do). It's good to have stuff like that on your resume these days.

What I loved to hear is that Susan is currently unemployed - talk about going from rags to riches over night! I just hope she's got good representation. She's so vunerable that she could really be taken advantage of.

04-13-2009, 09:15 AM	#1
lilhave Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 03, 2004 Location: N.Y.C. Posts: 2,294	Wow Y'all have GOT to watch this!!! 47-year old crazy cat lady auditions for Britain's Got Talent. So, this dowdy little hausfrau walks out on stage and you think "Oh no, they re gonna slam the poor thing!" and you can tell the judges are all but ready to give her the hook and you're feeling sorry for the poor dear and out of this dowdy little woman with the frizzy hair and the out of style dress comes a voice that Britney Spears will NEVER have. And proceeds to BLOW THE JUDGES MINDS! copy and paste to your browser http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY Harvey
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04-13-2009, 11:22 AM	#2
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	A Voice Like An Angel Ha! I was going to post this link here myself this morning. I got the email late last night. The video was up for only 48 hours and has been hit way more times than any other singer's clips. Susan Boyle is AMAZING. And actually, it fries me that people laughed at her when she first came out. NEVER judge a book by it's cover. There's beauty in EVERYONE. Just because it might not be on the top surface doesn't mean she isn't a beautiful person. I'm glad she showed the judges and everyone else!! You GO Susan! I hope you win the show - you're flawless!!
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04-13-2009, 05:40 PM	#5
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	She's now the top news story on Yahoo for Entertainment! Boyle's Got Talent by Mike Krumboltz April 13, 2009 12:53:39 PM 204 Votes "American Idol" isn't the only launching pad for aspiring singers. Across the pond, "Britain's Got Talent" scored a huge boost in the Buzz after an unassuming contestant gave an amazing performance. Susan Boyle (remember that name) became a Web phenomenon after singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables. The performance brought the audience to its feet and left the judges (including Simon Cowell) either speechless or in tears. Before going on stage, Ms. Boyle admitted some self-deprecating facts about herself (she's never been kissed and lives alone with her cat, Pebbles). For those reasons and more, audiences were expecting the female William Hung. They were wrong. Lookups on the sudden star posted huge gains. A no-name just the other day, Ms. Boyle quickly surged into our top 5,000 overall searches. Blogs and gossip rags went wild. The Mirror jumped on the story, reporting that while Ms. Boyle thought she "looked like a garage" on TV, she received a standing ovation when she showed up at her local church. Other sources write that as a child, Ms. Boyle was the target of bullies because of a disability. But, with her newfound fame, she is getting the last laugh. In fact, she's already meeting with officials from Mr. Cowell's Sony BMG label. This may have been the first you've heard of her, but it certainly won't be the last.

04-13-2009, 07:53 PM	#7
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04-13-2009, 07:57 PM	#8
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04-13-2009, 05:56 PM	#6
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	somehow i could tell by her speaking voice that she at least had potential for a good singing voice.

04-13-2009, 08:29 PM	#9
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04-13-2009, 08:41 PM	#10
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Makes me sick the way people judge others just based on the way they look. I'll never undrstand that. Hearing the audience laugh and snicker, and seeing the looks of disdain on the male judges faces, made me sick!!! Her performance was absolutely amazing, and even rivaled that of the opera singer from a couple years ago, (who the judges also initially looked down on). I was moved by Susan's performance, and I hope that she leads other people who may not look the part, to go after their dreams!! You're awesome Susan. I hope you win it all!!!
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04-13-2009, 09:08 PM	#11
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04-14-2009, 11:31 AM	#12
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04-14-2009, 12:01 PM	#14
lilhave Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 03, 2004 Location: N.Y.C. Posts: 2,294	American Idol and America's got talent are glossy versions of the old amateur hour and the gong show, but it goes to show how much unknown talent exists. These shows give these folks, who may lack the funds to promote themselves a chance to be seen and heard by millions. Last year on America's got talent, Terry Fater, was the overall winner. To me he was one of the greatest performers I have ever seen in my life. He signed a ten year contract in Vegas for ten million dollars. I'm looking forward to this summer and another season. Harvey

04-14-2009, 12:13 PM	#15
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I agree Harvey. I've always loved these talent shows. Watched The Gong Show (although most of the acts on there were outrageous, there was the odd really talented one). Used to watch Star Search (yes, I saw Britney as a little kid) and have watched all season's of America's Got Talent. I LOVED Terry Fater - what a great, new type of act he has and is now very successful in Vegas as you mentioned. There is a TON of talent that hasn't been discovered. Even the last company I worked for had plenty of talented people. They even had a "company band". Employees who could play instruments or sing formed a band that would play at different company functions. You'd swear they were a professional band. One company I was interviewed for also has a company band and music is very important to them. I was asked if I played any instruments, etc. (thankfully I do). It's good to have stuff like that on your resume these days. What I loved to hear is that Susan is currently unemployed - talk about going from rags to riches over night! I just hope she's got good representation. She's so vunerable that she could really be taken advantage of.