Mike’s Music: Susan Boyle – I dreamed a dream
I’m not big into these talent shows developed Mr Simon Cowell. Occasionally, me and my partern Carmel tune into them. She’s a singer herself (semi-pro operatic soprano). Of course, the dirty pleasure of the early episodes is laughing at the nutters who turn up and think they are next Michael Jackson. Then someone comes along who suprises you. The UK people who read this blog will probably come across this woman in the papers or the news in the next couple of days. But if you not in the UK, this will probably disappear under radar. I darn you NOT to be moved by this. I’ll say no more!
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April 19th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Very inspiring (coming from someone who is 47 years old and still chasing dreams). What gave me the most joy in watching the audition was how Susan Boyle stood up to the condescending taunt from Simon Cowell. The man had nothing but contempt for her until she opened her mouth to sing.
April 19th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Yes, although I think there is an element of pantomime about these shows. Pantomime is a old-fashioned from of British Theatre where you boo for the baddy and cheer for the goody. According to sources on the interweb, Simon C had already seen Susan audition prior to the show. Don’t know if there would be any truth on that. This week they had a young kid singing – Simon interrupted him and the evil music came on, and then Simon asked him to sing another song. Of course the kid was brilant. Cynical maipulation of the audience, or good wholesome fun. Take your pick. At least these people get a hearing on these talent shows, I guess…
August 22nd, 2009 at 8:32 am
Susan Boyle has exceptional voice. I wish i had a voice like her.