I don't get out much ...

[jimpeel]

because I tend to stay in TRW; but once in a while something comes along which drives me to post in other forums.

This is one of those times.

With over 24.5 million views and still climbing -- it has gained 700,000 in the last hour -- I present to you one of the most delightful surprise you will ever enjoy.

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

A previous 1999 effort:

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

Enjoy. I know you will.

 

[BeardofPants]

She is a very talented singer... so unexpected. There's also an opera dude from an earlier season of that tv show who was phenomenal.

 

[Luis G]

If I hadn't read what jim said the video being a surprise I would have thought it was a joke.
She sings pretty well, I enjoyed that.

 

[BeardofPants]

Here's teh opera guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxOytYLlhiQ

He is neck prickling amazing.

 

[2minkey]

holy shit are those two good.

 

[jimpeel]

So how many of you were brought to tears by her performance? I confess that I was.

She is so phenomenal; and before this, she was one of society's invisible people because she doesn't have the looks.

By the way, she sings as well a capella as she does with a full orchestra. CLICK HERE and go to the video of the Early Show interview about half way down the page.

 

[BeardofPants]

holy shit are those two good.

Yep, they are.

Jim, you should watch the opera guy too. He will make you feel pretty emotional as well.

 

[IDLEchild]

Her movie writes it self. A woman out of some little unheard of town with a voice that puts most pros to shame.

 

[IDLEchild]

Her video may also hold a new Youtube record: The first video where the comments didn't break into racial poop slinging or unnerving homophobic commentary right away.

 

[jimpeel]

Yep, they are.

Jim, you should watch the opera guy too. He will make you feel pretty emotional as well.

I saw him when he was fresh and new and wowed them with that voice. It was refreshing to see him again. Thanks.

 

[MrBishop]

I saw her sing on YT a week or so ago...lovely voice indeed. Maybe she'll go as far as Potts.

What I didn't like was the judge's statements - they basically told her that she surprised them because they were sure she'd be a loser, because of her age and looks..and they thought the audience was feeling the same.

If they'd kept that bit to themselves, it would've been better.

 

[randomJACKASS]

I DESPISE shows like American Idol. I'm content to get my music from streams and Sirius Satellite Radio, but that woman is incredible! Obviously she hasn't got "the look" that seems to be so all important, but a talent like that should be heard and appreciated no matter what else about her isn't the typical cookie cutter "star" type....

I'd heard of her but not heard her yet. Thank you Jim!

 

[Luis G]

She didn't win, she got 2nd place...

Anyway, she didn't even need to win the show, she is known and liked worldwide, more even than the group of dancers that got the 1st place.

 

[BeardofPants]

I read that if you make the top 3 you're pretty much guaranteed a recording contract. Hope it works out for her.

 

[Gonz]

Top 3? Probabaly the top 10. I'd think you'd be better off not winning. Then you can negotiate your contract.

 

[MrBishop]

Susan Boyle--according to reports by AFP, People, E!, and U.K. paper The Sun, among many others--has been rushed to London's Priory health clinic after suffering an emotional breakdown, just one day after losing on BGT to street-dance group Diversity.

She ain't taking the loss too well

 

[Professur]

Could be because of her lousy opening day reviews too.

 

[2minkey]

a recording contract.

i hear these days that's about as cool as a prison sentence.