The Most Uplifting Video You Will Ever See

[PeppyGPhiB]

I certainly agree that some people are sharing the video because of the "never give up on your dreams" factor. I agree with everything you said. Unfortunately I'm not so sure the media, as well as some others, have similar motivations.

[SWTXBelle]

I think most of the media is just trying to catch up - and ride the gravy train. The nice thing about all this is that it is driven by ordinary people who looked it up on youtube. I am so ready for some good news - this and the Captain who was captured by the pirates have made my week.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Unfortunately I'm not so sure the media, as well as some others, have similar motivations.

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I think most of the media is just trying to catch up - and ride the gravy train.

Exactly. What matters to the media is selling the "story." There are some in the media who will get it, but perhaps my cynicism shows with me not being too surprised when many don't.

But I think the common man and woman get it.

[texas*princess]

That video is so awesome! I saw it on Twitter and I got all teary eyed!

I hope all her dreams come true

[ThetaDancer]

I finally watched it today and wow...just wow. I got teary-eyed.

[agzg]

I think for me it was the emotional connection she had with her piece and the audience that gave me chills. It's a beautiful song and you can tell she just felt every note and every word. Those are always the most powerful performances (for me).

I may have posted this before in this thread but her song selection was very good. If only they could choose so well on American Idol!

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

The bolded is I guess what I was trying to sum up. Since when can only beautiful people sing, or hold other talents? What I meant is that it shouldn't have been such a HOLYCOWICANTBELIEVEMYEARSSHESSOWONDERFULIMSOSURPRI SED moment like it was. By giving it so many headlines, the media is essentially saying, "This unattractive woman proved everyone wrong by singing beautifully," to which our response SHOULD be, "Duh, so what? That's not news...I know plenty of people who can sing," but instead we're all saying, "Who would've guessed?! She sure showed them!" The story is uplifting, but the reason why it is so uplifting is the problem.

Since when? Since beautiful people are always the one in the spotlight when it comes to entertainment. When was the last time you saw a plain jane plus size woman get good publicity in terms of entertainment? Rarely.

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

I certainly agree that some people are sharing the video because of the "never give up on your dreams" factor. I agree with everything you said. Unfortunately I'm not so sure the media, as well as some others, have similar motivations.

The media, half the time, is going to discuss situations that are hot topics. This happens to be the big thing right now. Whether their motivations are positive or not, it's what's going to be discussed.

[Thetagirl218]

I didn't get as much of a surprise watching the video because it was all my family talked about last week.

I really didn't think her voice was that great! I think the surprise came from her outside appearance.

I still get chills when I hear Paul Pott's first performance!

[sunnyhibiscus]

I was in tears as well when I have watched the clip. It makes me want to hug her.

[moe.ron]

I thought Andrew was better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K2EA8SWhh8

[AznSAE]

i just saw her second performance (memory - from the musical cats). it was not as good as the first once, but it was still good.

[ASUADPi]

Heres a link to her second performance. She starts off a little shaky but recovers. Hey if I had her voice...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SncyQKe6CnQ

It isn't as amazing as her first performance but I still got tears in my eyes. LOL

[ASUADPi]

Finals are tomorrow night!

Gonna have to search for the video of her final performance on youtube on Sunday.

Piers said in an interview on ABC and NBC that he thinks she is going to win and that he thinks that she will again sing "I Dreamed a Dream".

God I wish us Americans could watch it live, I don't care if I can't vote, I just hate having to watch it on youtube.

Before I even clicked on the link I already KNEW that this was about Susan Boyle! I saw it for the first time yesterday and I couldn't believe it.

I think it's already amassed over 7 million hits on YouTube already? Watch the YouTube version when you can. There's a shot of some arrogant audience member rolling her eyes before Ms. Boyle began her song. I just wanted to slap her.

She sounds a lot like Lea Salonga!

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by OTW

Before I even clicked on the link I already KNEW that this was about Susan Boyle! I saw it for the first time yesterday and I couldn't believe it.

Have y'all been reading the backstory? Oxygen deprivation at birth left her with learning disabilities. She started singing as a way to deal with bullying and started singing in the church choir when she was 12. She stopped pursuing singing beyond church, karaoke and the like so that she could take care of her mother. She and her mother watched Britain's Got Talent together and her mother kept telling her she should be on it. She stopped singing when her mother died in 2007, but decided to try out for the show. This was the first time she'd sung in public since her mother died. Now she has a shot at singing for the Queen.

It's just such a great story all around.