This is amazing....and makes you feel good...

[csrakate]

This is truly an amazing video...makes you feel good and also makes you think twice about assuming anything about a person based on face value alone!

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

[allbimyself]

WOW! Just wow.

[NakedInSeattle]

Thank you thank you thank you

[oceans]

Kate,

Thanks for sharing that video, that was awesome!

Oceans

[gfofbiguy]

Kate,

Thank you for posting this video! WOW!!! And especially thank you for posting this because I really needed something like this today :)

~~Gfofbiguy

[FalconAngel]

I loved watching Simon's expression change when she started singing.

[12voltman59]

Were you trying to make us cry or something???

That was GREAT!!

That she got a standing ovation after the first verse----you know it is something----and she deserved it----that lady did live her dream that night--and while I am not a fan of these sorts of shows---this segment does go to show that magic and beauty can happen anywhere.

I hope the lady went on to win--if not that contest---at least she gets to live her dream to sing-----she DESERVES that chance.

The blonde hottie on the panel----I don't know who she is--she held it back---but she was so close to letting the tears flow-I wish she would have allowed her emotions to "get the better of her" and she let the tears go.

Thanks for posting Kate.

[Cherokee_Mountaincat]

You GO Girlfriend. Put that Snob Simon in his place! (And everyone else) Just shows to not judge everyone by outward apperances. Plus she has an incredible voice.
Two thumbs up!
Cat

[Georgie_Girl]

That's awesome!

[bityme]

Great things come in unexpected packaging.

[Lonewolf76]

Simply...beautiful! Thanks for sharing Kate! Moments like that lift up our tired hearts. LW

[Realist]

Damn! I had tears in my eyes! That ol' gal can sing!

[tutunono]

This was soooo wonderful...can some one pass the tissues please.:three:

[Biboz49]

I'm speechless! She really does bring tears to your eyes.

[hudson9]

Damn! I cried like a freakin baby -- I had to close the door of my office!

[chook]

Thanks for sharing kate, that woman has one hell of a voice, it also looked like she was judged even before she had the chance to to prove herself but didn't she stick it up them.....;)


Cheers Chook :bigrin:

[showmeguy]

Kate,

What a wonderful and inspiring video. Gave me goosebumps and made my eyes watery. Sigh.

Here is another video I came across recently. I did NOT want it to end, it was so much fun.

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4816051?fr=yvmtf

[csrakate]

Showme,
I am so glad you posted that video! It was delightful to watch, to say the least! Just what I needed on this dreary, rainy day to put another smile on my face! Thank you for sharing that!! I just watched The Sound of Music the other night for the first time in many years (saw it the first time when I was just a little girl....ughh...so long ago! LOL!)....that video brought back the good feelings I had after watching that movie once more....and like you, I hated to see the video end! I'll keep it bookmarked for those times I need a pick me up!

Hugs,
Kate

[Doggie_Wood]

Kate Kate Kate ........

Showme Showme Showme .........

What wonderful videos those both were

After watching them both several times each, I still can't wipe this smile from my face and damnit! my eyes keep leaking.

Thank you both ..... mmuuuaaaaahhhhhh! ! ! !

Doggie :doggie:

Thank you so much :bigrin:

[Cherokee_Mountaincat]

Kate-honey, I had to watch that vid a couple of times today and I absolutely Love it! You could see the smirks on the faces of the people in the audiance and they had her pegged as a loser from the second she walked out on that stage. I loved the astonishment in their eyes when that powerful voice came out of what they mistook for an unattractive face and persona.
Again I say Way Ta Go Girlfriend! Loved it!
Thank you so much for restoring fath in not judging a book by its cover.;)
Cat

[TaylorMade]

Were you trying to make us cry or something???

That was GREAT!!

That she got a standing ovation after the first verse----you know it is something----and she deserved it----that lady did live her dream that night--and while I am not a fan of these sorts of shows---this segment does go to show that magic and beauty can happen anywhere.

I hope the lady went on to win--if not that contest---at least she gets to live her dream to sing-----she DESERVES that chance.

The blonde hottie on the panel----I don't know who she is--she held it back---but she was so close to letting the tears flow-I wish she would have allowed her emotions to "get the better of her" and she let the tears go.

Thanks for posting Kate.

Beauty knows beauty, if it knows itself first. It was nice to see her moved so deeply, despite the hold girlfriend was having on it.

*Taylor*

[showmeguy]

Just an entry to bring this to the top of the list again, so everyone can find it easily :)

[**Peg**]

thank you, you two ... I'd stay and chat but I gotta go mop up these tears.

>>luvnhuggers<<

[ladydelanie]

WOW!...tears and smiles :bigrin: What two wonderful things to watch over and over. Thank you Kate and Showme!:bigrin: Heres one more! :bigrin: Makes me just want to get up and DANCE! :tong:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ3d3KigPQM&feature=related

Hugs! Ladyd!

[(m)ichClosetcraver]

Everyone loves an underdog story, but this one truly takes the cake !!! What a powerful voice, gives me goosebumps every time !! and, just to think that i actually saw the story line on yahoo (before it got posted here), and gave it NO attention AT ALL !(silly me !!)

[csrakate]

WOW!...tears and smiles :bigrin: What two wonderful things to watch over and over. Thank you Kate and Showme!:bigrin: Heres one more! :bigrin: Makes me just want to get up and DANCE! :tong:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ3d3KigPQM&feature=related

Hugs! Ladyd!

Thanks so much for posting that Lady d!! After seeing Showme's post I was searching through my files to find that very clip to share as well but apparently I had tossed it out when purging my emails....I just love that one as well....and had the urge to dance myself! LOL!!

[**Peg**]

and this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwMj3PJDxuo&NR=1

is more my speed - I <3 NY !

[**Peg**]

I am highly offended by CNN's characterization of Susan Boyle as an "unlikely" diva.

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

SHAME ON YOU. She is as likely as our own precious Rita McNeil:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AqxItxZYA8&NR=1

I repeat: shame on you CNN.

[BrotherJack]

MORE SUSAN BOYLE.........As we we could not get enough of that amazing voice. If no one has seen this newly attahed link.....or rather heard it.....LISTEN.....and weep again...at the beauty of her voice!!!

Susan Boyle singing ''Cry me a river''

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI2DxkrgpgQ

It's beautiful!!!

[**Peg**]

very melodic. I like the fact that she wasn't drowned out by the orchestra.

I am not fond of the screamers [screechers] like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston who equate LOUD with power....UGH.

signed: a mellow and gentle soul

[BrotherJack]

Had to bring this up to the top again

[BiJoe696]

And , she has never had a b/f or been kissed ! She sure can sing.

One question though. Is the show like Am. Idol where Simon and his other judges see the singers before the show in auditions? Not to take anything away form Susan Boyle, but Simon Cowell is the Ring Master of this show and knows how to put on a show to get ratings.

Did Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan see Susan Boyle preform before the show? And the other judges? I have searched a bit and cannot find an answer.

[**Peg**]

.... Is the show like Am. Idol where Simon and his other judges see the singers before the show in auditions?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britain's_Got_Talent#Pre-Auditions

[12voltman59]

And , she has never had a b/f or been kissed ! She sure can sing.

One question though. Is the show like Am. Idol where Simon and his other judges see the singers before the show in auditions? Not to take anything away form Susan Boyle, but Simon Cowell is the Ring Master of this show and knows how to put on a show to get ratings.

Did Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan see Susan Boyle preform before the show? And the other judges? I have searched a bit and cannot find an answer.

I have no idea how this show works--but I did see an interview with Amanda Holden in recent days in which she said it was the first time she had seen the woman sing---so maybe in this show---only the production people screen the contestants---those two "blokes" on the vid certainly knew the lady's skill at singing---and if Simon knew it beforehand----he is a good actor or at least in this case--a great bullshitter-- when she was onstage and they were chatting--he sure had his "oh my God--how bad is this slug going to be?" look on his face and there was that moment when she sang that he lost that and you could see his mind working and he says to himself, "holy shit---this woman has real talent!" so it did have a sense that this was a "real" as contrasted with the mostly scripted moments that often take place on these "reality shows."

[ErosUrge]

Wow! This really put things into perspective for me though it wasn't about me. It was so inspiring. I was dazzled and amazed and brought to tears. With so many odds against her, she rose up to the challenge. Thank you for posting the link to it Kate so that we could see it in its entirety.

[AmericanBeauty]

I love this video and she has an amazing voice.

She reminds me of that opera singer from the UK on some talent show who sold cellphones but had a beautiful singing voice. Whatever happened to him?

[lookin2tryit]

it just goes to show, never make hollow judments!
this woman seems to have the nicest personality, an honest one. he voice is so pure and heaven like, with a clarity that is just unimaginable. i hope she has a success like Carrie Underwood, and is able to reach all her goals in life , she seems to have an unfair avantage in this competetion. with a voice from god himself , she WILL touch alot of lives. and with her sweet honest personality, she can do alot of good for alot of people i just hope there is someone to look after her, profesionlally as well as personally. so the wolves dont get to her. truly inspirational. i absolutly hope she comes to tour the US, i WILL go to see her. and yes, it brought tears to my eyes, cant watch it but about once a week. otherwise il will cry my eyes out, and that wont look good! make sit hard for my glasses to work well. she is so unpretentious and nice, i hope she just goes to the top

[BiJoe696]

Thanks Peg & 12Volt for the input.
Reading further down on the Wiki link it says: Quote:

" The judges visited Manchester for three days to begin with; where they saw a total of 120 auditionees. They then visited Glasgow in Scotland for one day; viewing a total of 40 auditionees. They then headed back down south to England, and to Birmingham for three days; and watching a further 120 auditionees.

The next stop was England's capital London, where the judges saw a total of 128 acts, over three days from Wednesday 28 January to Friday 30 January. Finally; the judges went to Wales's capital Cardiff for a day on Monday 3 February, where they saw 40 auditionees attempt to win their vote. "

That would tend to make me think "the judges" saw her and a few hundred others before the first show. If true, I agree they are all great actors in the reaction to Susan Boyle.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britain's_Got_Talent#Pre-Auditions

[SWCube]

I showed this to my girl friend a little bit ago. She sat back uninterested for the first part and when she started singing her eyes became huge and she sat at the edge of her seat the rest of the time. Truly inspirational. Thanks for the posts. XD

[Bicuriousity]

I actually have a different take on it. Maybe I'm too cynical, but I just don't see why people thought she couldn't sing?

Maybe we are conditioned to seeing attractive 18 year old girls up there singing but looks have nothing to do with singing ability.

I thought she sang well, but I thought the response of the crowd was sad.

[bret5668]

2 comments

1. To Simon: IN YOUR FACE PAL!

2. WOW! That was truly moving!

Thank You Kate, great post, that not only made me smile from ear to ear, it truly moved me.

[MissyMissy]

it goes to show you what i have said many times..you don't have to look beautiful to be beautiful...
missymissy

[aheatseeker]

there had to be an audition before so they knew it. that was all planned for audience. but is good.

[rascal48]

Watched it once......i cried.....watched it twice...i cried, watched it a third time.....i cried....................dammit, wtf happened to me.........up til then, my fav was...............'a country boy can survive............'..........wtf