Will you bring us the equivalent numbers next week. Amazing.
Susan is a STAR*
· 7 months ago
WOW! this open other doors for older one's to become a star.. and there is so much talent out in the world that never get heard.. I think this is incredible for Susan.. She is already a star* in my book. *suntak*
Joe Dawson
· 7 months ago
I watched the show with my family and we all stood still in awe! What a reaction to a beautiful moment that has inspired so much attention. Congratulations Susan :)
darlene.das42
· 7 months ago
Being a designer - I would love to make her over. Not that she isn't beautiful on the inside but for her - She will have a fabulous life and I would love to see her have as much respect as possible. We are all superficial in that when we first saw her- we had no good opinions of her and she knows that being 47 years old. She could be 47 years young and smiling! I wish her all that she deserves. darlene das
anne
· 7 months ago
I agree, she is shining from the inside, but we as a society, are very superficial. I think a makeover would work. Again, she is absolutely beautiful when she sings thie song.
anne
· 7 months ago
By the way, I just viewed the video of Susan Boyle singing and I watched it 20 times. I had the goosebumps each time I watched it.
MC
· 7 months ago
A new Susan Boyle song has leaked that she recorded for a 1999 charity single - streaming here http://ow.ly/38tD
Saskboy
· 7 months ago
Perhaps embedding diminishes the viral effect?
@MattWilsontv
· 7 months ago
It's funny to see that most viral videos used to be short. This one was 7 minutes or so.
Also interesting that out of the 4 videos on your chart, each one was produced by mainstream media. Producers of content need to stop crying and realize that when their content goes viral online, they can still make money!
Do people ever put commercials in the middle of their youtube videos?
Adam Ostrow
· 7 months ago
good point about the long length , does make it even more impressive
Frank Sinton
· 7 months ago
Hi Adam - is this counting just YouTube views, or across all sites? Incredible - love it.
This really is sort of a perfect storm with a great back story & performance, maybe the perfect song to complement her story, some well-conceived clip editing by the show's producers and then all of it happening at a moment in time when the social media wave is cresting so highly.
Mike Mella
· 7 months ago
I can't believe my mom knew about this phenomenon before I did.
facebook-519888768
· 7 months ago
same, it was pretty wierd
markharrison04
· 7 months ago
I watched it with my family on Saturday and whilst she was very good, the reaction to this has gone way over the top and some comments I have read today have stated that she is one of the greatest singers ever!
GL
· 7 months ago
I have to agree with you.
sonia
· 7 months ago
your comment DOES NOT count. Are you jealous? the world knows who Susan Boyle is - we don't give a damn who you are. I am from Barbados
markharrison04
· 7 months ago
And why would we care that you are from Barbados? I am entitled to my opinion which means my comment does count or do you not preach democracy in Barbados?
Bano
· 7 months ago
Wow!! Great news. I was compelled to watch her performance again and again on all the repeat shows on ITV2 and then found it had found its way onto YouTube. As a singer I was always aware of all the talented singers with professional training who are never discovered. Susan Boyles is one of them and I am very pleased for her.
Spin
· 7 months ago
What's so appealing about this is it tugs at your heart and the genuine wish of everyone to have a "Susan Boyle" moment.
Few mvids can you share with your friends as well as your parents or Grandparents for that matter. This one, transcends age, gender, race, religion, everything. If you don't feel joy and are blown away by this performance than you don't have a heart. Go Susan!
Nasir Rasheed
· 7 months ago
Susan Boyle's rise while impressive wont, i think last, as I think pop media consumers will move onto the next "sensation" to hit the "airwaves".
iris hunter
· 7 months ago
People of all ages will flock to hear Susan Boyle sing. Every kind of music has its own niche,this genre of music is loved by as many people who like pop/rock, there is a place for all kinds of music. I love Susan, an ordinary woman with amazing talent. Cinderella story. Don't change unless its what you want.
Jason Barone
· 7 months ago
You're right about pop media. But here's the key that Adam mentioned: "Meanwhile, if and when Boyle decides to jump into social media for herself, she’ll have a built in audience of millions of fans hanging on her every word"
She's already got a huge following and huge support. She's already a success.
shaun gisbourne
· 7 months ago
Witnessing this brought tears of joy and an overwhelming sense of justice. For far too long the music industry has thrust style over substance into our faces, and it has sold.
Susan is up there with the very best (including Elaine Page). Sincerely hope that she has a very long career in front of her doing what she truly was put on this earth to do.
She never gave up on the dream, why should anyone else?
cheryl whiting
· 7 months ago
i think susan is an angel,her voice the same.never judge some-one by their looks,it is whats inside that makes a person who they are and what they are.I hope susan becomes what i think she already is a STAR.God nless her all the way
Sheila Oldfield
· 7 months ago
I hope this is just a great reminder to what our mothers have always told us. "You should never judge a book by its' cover" Just perfect.
Melissa Norbe Guerrizio
· 7 months ago
U R wonerful!
Ivan
· 7 months ago
Sure Britney Spears' videos like Womanizer and Gimme More have been viewed over 150 million times with reproductions!
iris hunter
· 7 months ago
Singers suck as Britney Spears and the like might sound great to you on CD's but they cannot sing live, witness all the lipsincing. The sound technology in the studios is what makes their sound, not talent. You could not pay me to listen to these people
I agree with Vinve -- Susan is great, and I like the come-from-behind, don't-judge-a-book-by-its-cover vibe that she embodies, but hearing Paul Potts singing "Nessun Dorma" gives me goose pimples every single time.
IMO the video that made people really realize the strength of a viral video was "Lazy Sunday". Still one of my all-time favorite videos.
Bruce
· 7 months ago
Susan Boyle nailed that song. With all respect to Elaine Paige, Susan now owns that song.
Awesome! You GO, girl!
Sue Thompson
· 7 months ago
I was so impressed with Susan's performance that I have played it daily since her debut. She really is a star in my mind and I hope that she will continue to enjoy success in the days, weeks, months and years ahead. Congratulations Susan.
Ellen Resnick
· 7 months ago
I love Susan I think she is going to be HUGE and I am looking forward to seeing her one day soon On Broadway and I plan to interview her!!! maybe take her to the 2nd Ave deli for a treat...
Nick Taylor
· 7 months ago
What is happening here is a whole load of people are going:
"wow, an ugly old woman can sing"
That's all it is people... there are a load of glowing interpretations as to what this "means"... but it's from a game show that has something of the freak-show about it. That's all it is, and you're all falling neatly into line.
Paul Drakeford
· 7 months ago
Nick your grammar needs some attention. The subject and the verb should agree. A load is singular. A load of people IS going ... And ... there IS a load of of glowing interpretations. You may have to stay in after school.
Your Name*
· 7 months ago
The most amazing thing about Susan Boyle's performance was how quickly the panel and audience responded. Just watch their expressions and note the sound levels. After she had sung the first 5 or 6 words of "Dream". Susan's life had changed completely, forever. We saw a miracle on stage in less than 5 seconds. Try telling the millions of people who have seen this that she isn't a huge talent. They will laugh at you, just as as the original audience's attitude changed from mockery to laughter and tears of joy.
GL
· 7 months ago
That is the most amazing thing about it. It almost seems.....
Eileen Underhill
· 7 months ago
Wonderful keep singing
Roz Jordan
· 7 months ago
I have watched this video about 50 times and still cry every time. Bless you Susan for sharing your wonderful gift to the world! We love you just as you are - beautiful without any makeovers!
straw000
· 7 months ago
reddit is broken :(
Glenn Brymer
· 7 months ago
In these troubled times I worry about a lot of things. But when Susan Boyle sang, I got a smile a mile wide and had tears streaming swon my cheeks. She stood there and everyone was smirking. Then she sang. We all needed this womans singing. In a world full of plastic bull s--t she is the real thing. Don't make her over. Hold her up to the world to see a REAl woman who sings form her heart. Keep on singing Susan, Thank you.
budi1001
· 7 months ago
I have to support Vinve P's comment here: Paul Potts' performance of Nessun Dorma was a way bigger hit. You don't actually have to take into account any reproductions of the original version to reach almost 47 million views. I personally believe Paul to be a much bigger wonder than Susan but, decide on your own (http://tinyurl.com/2agwpt).
Emanuel
· 7 months ago
Yes, we have seen a star being born in our own very eyes.
rosalind ashbrook
· 7 months ago
When susan was singing i was on the phone and her singing stoped me in my tracks she is wonderfull she makes my hairs stand on ends when she was singing.And i will be buying her C.D when we are all lucky enough to buy it.I wish her all the very best.
Not about Looks
· 7 months ago
To Nick Taylor,,,, you're dead wrong, I actually heard this clip on the radio, with out hearing or seeing what she looked like and was amazed at how god she could sing. It was 2 days later that I actually saw the video of her performance, so for me it was all about her voice!!!!
Wow
· 7 months ago
Incredible.
Metamother
· 7 months ago
Susan Boyle: With her frumpy dress and fuzzy hair and eyebrows, white pumps and dark stockings -- she has with grace and spunk thrown all that unfounded derision and condescension that people showed her in the first few minutes of laying eyes on her TO THE DOGS! Susan Boyle opened her mouth and God came out. He put millions to shame and brought out their better sides all within the span of a few short minutes. Susan has done her mother proud and she has proven beyond all doubt that God IS, that prayers work, that staying strong and having faith one's self IS also having faith in what God created. Go Girl!! I'm one of your million new supporters! You are BEAUTIFUL!
Your Name*
· 7 months ago
I just keep watching it over and over and have a great feeling every time I watch it. I feel so happy for her! Good luck and much happiness with your new life, I am so happy for you!!!!!
troy
· 7 months ago
i didnt see susans vidieo untill friday here in the states,,,WOW!!!!! looked shortly before finding her cover of "cry me a river" and it is to a whole outher level...she is set and to really be a star and deserving of it,,my hats off..cant wait to see a slow jazz c.d. of her work,,,,a must buy,,,not download,,,buy!
indraadnan
· 7 months ago
Alongside all the circumstantial differences - most people will have watched Obama on TV and it was 20 minutes, not 3 minutes - there is also a truth about how both of these feel good videos turn so many people on. And neatly placed between them is the attraction of one woman totally trashing another, in the form of Tina Fey on Sarah Palin. What do they all have in common? Youtube describes the landscape of emotions across the connected world like no other. Where do these hits measure up to sex and violence videos?
indraadnan
· 7 months ago
Also, it wasn't long ago that most artists and musicians were saying, 'there will never be another Beatles because no-one can take over the global media in the same way again. The Boyle phenomenon challenges that but also makes me wonder, what new technology is round the corner that will be EVEN MORE pervasive?
I love watching her and listening to her. She's such a real person. What makes me so mad about this whole thing is that in the eyes of others, she had no real "value" as a person until she showed she had talent. Why does everyone have to be young and beautiful before they're respected?
Skip Fredricks
· 7 months ago
You said, "not to mention (mainstream media)" it was all main stream media, as a matter of fact in each of your examples of the top You Tube Viral Videos, it was the mainstream media that pushed the awareness of this. The News, Good Morning America, Yahoo's Main Page, Saturday Night Live for Palin, All the news media outlets for the Presidents Speech. Really has there been one instance when a viral video has spread at those levels without the mainstream media providing on the fuel. I am a TV Producer and New Media executive, lets face it on its worse night 90210 does 2.5 million viewers. Most On-Line Videos, that are not Professional TV shows, repurposed on-line take months to hit those numbers. Lets face it, for it to be a mega hit, Main Stream Media, produces it, and promotes it. By the way she is amazing.
gempari
· 7 months ago
what about miss teen south carolina?
hg
· 7 months ago
This survey must surely show that we are sick of Palin, Bush, Obama et al and need some hope and inspiration that only our compatriot commoners are capable of providing. Screw MSNBC, ABC, the NYT, etc; I want some news that makes me want to be a better person instead of pissung me off. God bless ITV's Brits Got Talent, I have spent hours surfing the acts on Week One and ignoring the shopworn American news. Good luck to Susan Boyle, Stavros Flatly, Good Evans, and Flawless.... and how can I access ITV in the USA??????? Love you Scots, you rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Frank Sinton: Was just writing about her on our blog and realized that we couldn't embed the YouTube video we wanted. Appreciate the mefeedia link to some other videos.
Sasko
· 7 months ago
Simply inspiring and brilliant
maxymedia
· 7 months ago
Why so popular?
Apart from the fact the girl can sing! It's also about how the clip was edited and put together, it has all the elements of great story telling and movie making. Set the scene, introduce the characters and problem, create the conflict points and character arcs, deliver the twist and finally the resolution. From a technical point of view - professionally produced, great music, professional editing and very clear messaging.
But not every Hollywood picture wins an Oscar - so what makes a good story? Universal Truths
A good story has to touch our hearts, to create an emotional response, something we can relate to and can embrace. If we are moved enough we are compelled to comment, blog, share the experience (or buy/ complain). In advertising and marketing there is nothing more powerful then trusted referral and word of mouth to drive your brand influence.
A happy customer tells three and an unhappy one x10!
Interestingly, Les Mis was first panned by the critics back in '85 but acheived success through a groundswell of word of mouth support and went on to international acclaim, countless awards and still runs today in Londons East End.
As we know in todays online media world, referral is as simple as a click but the key here is that the content has to be worth watching and of value to the reader (we've all known those web newbies that feel compelled to mass send those chain letters, virus alerts and cute cat photos).
With online, email, search and social networks like Twitter and Facebook, your readers decide if they want to know more and click in contrast to the old shotgun interupt and repeat rules of conventional advertising - but don't get me wrong, television is still the 800 pound guerilla of video where most people spend their leisure time. For finding information, sharing and creating for media the web rules.
The quality of your blog, your tweets, your photos, your videos all count. What you say matters to building your brand, your subscribers and influence. In the online world we are not all professional writers, journalists, musicans and film makers. We don't have to look pretty nor have the family connections to achieve success. Like singing in the village and being rediculed by the local kids - its your creativity and passion that matters.
It will be interesting to see the BGT's TV ratings this week, the advertising rate card and to personally watch the rise and rise of Susan Boyle (rock on chick!)
Cheers Maxy
Σχολή Χορού
· 7 months ago
Unbelievable really! I saw it on TV News in Greece but did not expect something like that really.
susan just blew me away with that dynamic vioce of hers. She not only has a beautiful voice, but a wonderful personality. She is simply Dynamic, all the way, and she's going to go far!! YOU GO GIRL!!
louis grenier
· 7 months ago
1960 - Beatlemania (Peace and Love Movement)
…a year after someone really special is born
49 YEARS LAPSED
2009 - Boylemania … some other real special person will be born thereafter from the Boyle effect.
After seeing and hearing Susan Boyles on TV, I cannot stop thinking about it. She is blessed with such a wonderful voice. I have watched the video over and over. I hope the very best for her in the future. She sounds like a wonderful person and very deserving.
phil poole
· 7 months ago
At a time of world economic meltdown, slave like reverence to the physically attractive and the international terrorist situation, it is remarkable to discover that wondrous undiscovered ability exists in the most unlikely of places. Let's not forget Susan is 47 years old, her rare talent has gone undiscovered largely for all that time. Now finally she is in a position to live her own life, for herself, let's wish her every success AND happiness.
James lewis
· 7 months ago
yes i really like her voice.especially the one she sung 10 years ago , cry me a river.
thelostagency
· 7 months ago
its a nice feel good clip
Deanna Lawrence
· 7 months ago
"Authenticity" and "absolute" beauty we are simply in love with Susan Boyle. One week ago, Susan Boyle was invisible. As of today the world has changed, after simply hearing her blessed voice
rose
· 7 months ago
brilliant.................she make the cowell stupid sarcast comments before she performed ashamed of himself
Robert H. Gehman
· 7 months ago
I think Susan Boyle is quite amazing! To be able to put an "angelic face" on Simon Cowell is quite a feat in itself. She deserves all the help he can give her to give her a start toward her DREAM>
Pat
· 7 months ago
I have heard Susan Boyle 20 times sing and I still get goose bumps. You go Susan!
Pat
· 7 months ago
I have heard Susan Boyle sing 20 times and I still get goose bumps. You go Susan!
Albert Witham
· 7 months ago
In each generation a voice emerges that incorporates richness of tone, superior style, and a captivating beauty that invites disbelief and tears. In this generation in her genre, Susan Boyle's voice fits that description.
ALISON
· 7 months ago
I HAD GOOSE BUMPS AS SOON AS SUSAN BEGAN TO SING AND UNTILL SHE FINISHED
Dennis Wakeling
· 7 months ago
I am 80 years old. I have just watched the Susan Boyle video and was moved to tears. Such an unpretentious lady with a voice to move mountains !
marissa
· 7 months ago
I thought she was good, but i thought it was a little weird that she had never been kissed. Also thought (no offanse) she looked like a man.
Pablo Belomo
· 7 months ago
Susan Boyle es una sorpresa increible, Donde estubo ella todo estos anios?omo no se la descubrio antes?, merece cantar junto a Andrea Boccelli, Celin Dyon, o Barbra Streisand. Increible voz e interpretacion!!!!!! Congratulatios!!!!!!!
Carl - Web Courses Bangkok
· 7 months ago
Don`t get to see much British TV here in Bangkok, so missed this one.
Lorraine Potter
· 7 months ago
Susan Boyle is the best act I have seen in years, her voice and song choice was stunning, my families thoughts were the same as the judges that she was going to be rubbish, how wrong we all were it goes to show you should not judge a book by its cover. I really hope she wins the show and goes on to have a brilliant career in the music industry as she is one person I think derserves it. WELL DONE SUSAN AND GOOD LUCK FOR THE FINALS. YOU HAVE MY VOTE ALREADY
John
· 7 months ago
Right, I've been watching that video over and over. I know a lot of people still watching that video. I am not surprised about that stat. http://www.susanboylefanclub.com
Shes amazing, just goes too show that looks are decieving!!!!! You are a star already you dont even need too win now!!! best of luck xx Cheryl, Whitburn xxx
Cheryl Ramsay
· 7 months ago
Ur a star already!!! Best of luck Cheryl, Whitburn x
IS AMAZING THIS SINGLE
· 7 months ago
it does'nt happen all the time
harry
· 7 months ago
the best thing since white bread
Bill Brunder
· 7 months ago
Susan singing 'cry me a river' on youtube poleaxed me. Listened 20 times.
Igor
· 7 months ago
Sorry guys. Susan Boyle is a hoax. The TV network scouted for almost one year to find someone like Boyle. The TV network wanted to create buzz around the TV program, and they did...
We all drunk their koolaid cup.
A lot of buzz, not very authentic.
Sorry, we thought she was for real as well.
Polly
· 7 months ago
Susan is Fantastic!! I have never heard anyone like her. When I listen to her I get goosebumps. From what I heard she can sing most any thing she wants and make it Beautiful.
Darius Krisiūnas
· 7 months ago
Nice post, man.
Danny Moore
· 7 months ago
I thought Susan was just amazing,I am so happy for her.
margaret. mildren
· 7 months ago
i think she was fantastic iwatch the video over and over
margaret. mildren
· 7 months ago
ithink susan boyle is fantastic i watch the video over and over she has made me smile so much
I believe most any makeover would be an injustice to her uniqueness!!! Maybe a couple touch-ups, but not too polished of a look. I don't recall anyone wanting to makeover Jimmy Durante, Rodney Dangerfield or Don Rickles and they were all famous in their own right, just to name a few.
Jeff
· 7 months ago
"The word "cinderella" has, by analogy, come to mean one whose attributes are unrecognised, or one who unexpectedly achieves recognition or success after a period of obscurity and neglect." ---Wikipedia Encylopedia
kaylynne mitchell
· 7 months ago
you are alsome that night
jackaroo109
· 7 months ago
Susan, you were sensational, your dream WILL come true. thank you for being you....from the land down under
Sebastian Alvarez
· 7 months ago
Who is Susan Boyle?
Scott Woolstenhulme
· 7 months ago
I read Nick Taylors self-incriminating comment, and I'm giving the benifit of the doubt he can can sing! It made me want to speak up to voice how I have seen in my life, some of the most Angelic responses, personalities, voices, thoughts..............don't always come from the "Quote" Prettiest Butterflies in the Garden. Thank-You Ms. Susan Boyle for allowing us to not only hear but to see your Beauty as well! Scott Woolstenhulme
L.J. Williamson
· 7 months ago
I think it's so sad that not only are people saying that Susan Boyle needs to get a makeover, but also now they are sending her death threats! ( http://tinyurl.com/cfvkgl ) The poor woman never hurt anyone!
Regina M.
· 7 months ago
What a fantastic uplifting spirit in the person of this adorably gifted woman who has been given to us at this moment to raise us up. She brought me to tears and continues to do so. I won't rest till I see Susan Boyle in concert and buy her music. She is an angel in human form who will be singing for ages to come if we are lucky. May God protect her and watch over her in the coming days and allow her gift to shine forth for all to hear. We love you Susan.
T. R. Cosby
· 7 months ago
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Tom B.
· 7 months ago
I'm in the army and I saw the news flash of Susan Boyle. It took a while to download and when I saw it, it brought tears to my eyes. I have watched it probably 20 times and it is great to see a middle-aged public servant's dream come true. What an amazing voice with incredible talent. She and Paul Potts need to record together sometime. Can't wait for the first CD. Go Susan. Make these young platic-surgery-lipsyncing-so called stars wither in the corner. We soldiers are rooting for you.
Bet
· 7 months ago
Loved Susan. I am looking forward to being able to purchase her music very soon. Whether she wins the contest at this time is moot.
She's already a winner....that voice is exceptional....
Jim O' C
· 7 months ago
Susan is a beautiful person with a star quality voice . Only beautiful people can sing like she can She appears to have worked extremely hard to have achieved such perfect pitch and diction I wish her a fabulous future Jim
Bluewren2
· 7 months ago
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Bluewren2
· 7 months ago
I like your post here on Susan Boyle whose happy in her own skin personality is part of her Universal appeal as well as her wonderful singing.As she has now passed the 100,000,000 mark on the Internet et al. we can pretty much take it for granted that we will be hearing much more of her in the future.:-D. I listened to her rendition of "Cry me a River"made a few years back and it was unbelievably beautiful.What a nice change from so many young "singers" and others today who make sounds like they have just sat on a tack and look pained enough to have actually done so, as they gyrate in sinc.
Bluewren2
· 7 months ago
I think most photoes and interviews are old hat by now as Simon Cowell has stepped in and given her a personal security guard as well has spirited her away to a safe house with one of her relatives. Now that is a relief I was worried she might become the victim of some nutter if she didn't stop opening her door to anyone who appeared on her doorstep asking for her autograph and an interview!A young couple said she was easy to find all they had to do was drive around her home town and look for her house. Only top rated journalists are allowed to interview her now and then only for 20 mionutes complaining they get 45 mins.with top stars .It is such a relief after a couple of videos I saw by some pesky reporter who interviewed her and tried to make a like a fool.And you say here she gets death threats, yipes! There a some really sick people around just as I thought. Thank goodness they are a very small minority.Keep Susan safe Simon Cowell.
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· 7 months ago
what people don't talk about is how susan b is not quite an overnight sensation. article about the subject here:
SUSAN .....I ENJOY YOU FOR YOUR SPUNKY PERSONALITY....YOU SEE LIKE A NICE ,KIND PERSON...AND YOU ARE YOU....THERE IS NOBODY ELSE LIKE YOU....YOU MAKE MY HEART HAPPY . YOU ARE THE MOST INSPIRING PERSON I HAVE KNOW IN YEARS.......ALL THE BEST TO YOU... YOU DESERVE IT ! I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF YOU... YOU MAKE MY DAY ...EVERY DAY....! SUSAN PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO MAKE YOU OVER AND CHANGE YOU....JUST BE YOURSELF...YOUR WONDERFUL...BETTY LYNN
music and lyrics
· 6 months ago
Susan Boyle gave an example of how senseless our paradigms of beauty are. I was so happy to see the faces of those that put you down at the beginning, (those girls). You knocked us all out! God Bless You Susan Boyle, do not let any dirty hands touch you. You are so beautiful! The best of luck for you foerever.
felicia corbin
· 6 months ago
congratulations susan you make me smile and cry at the same time, we in barbados love you. and by the way to the above post we have a democracy it's not only about her singing it is about how she make us feel and that when we think after we reach middle age that our dreams have died that they can still happen i hope you understand (mark harris) felicia from barbados west indies, hope you visit us sometime you would be surprise
susan leeser
· 6 months ago
A delight and treasure is Susan Boyle! I watch it over and over and almost have tears each time. She deserves all the raves and news coverage she is receiving!! May the best be ahead for her. God Bless.
Viktor Iudin-Nelson
· 6 months ago
All my thinking, feelling and every one of my heart beat for you, Susan Boyle!!! Keep going with no hezitation!!! YOU ARE SO TALENTED AND POWERFULL, - EVERY YOUR SONG IS MASTERPIECE!!! REMEMBER, YOU ARE ALREADY, - SUSAN BOYLE, - FOR REST OF THE WORLD!!! Viktor the Artist... Russian Artist...
udinvikart
· 6 months ago
SUSAN!!! Just a little from Russian poetry FOR YOU: "И сердце бъется в упоеньи! И для него возникло вновь: И БОЖЕСТВО, И ВДОХНОВЕНИЕ, И ЖИЗНь, И СЛЁЗЫ, И ЛЮБОВь!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..................................................... And heart do beating in ecstasy! All over come again for him: And DIVINITY, and INSPIRATION, And LIFE, and TEARS, and LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUSAN!!! You are DIVINE CREATURE!!!!!! YOU ARE TRIUMPHANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE BEST HUMAN BEING ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russian Artist....
udinvikart
· 6 months ago
SUSAN!!! Just a little from Russian poetry FOR YOU: "И сердце бъется в упоеньи! И для него возникло вновь: И БОЖЕСТВО, И ВДОХНОВЕНИЕ, И ЖИЗНь, И СЛЁЗЫ, И ЛЮБОВь!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..................................................... And heart do beating in ecstasy! All over come again for him: And DIVINITY, and INSPIRATION, And LIFE, and TEARS, and LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUSAN!!! You are DIVINE CREATURE!!!!!! YOU ARE TRIUMPHANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE BEST HUMAN BEING ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russian Artist....
udinvikart
· 6 months ago
SUSAN!!! Just a little from Russian poetry FOR YOU: "И сердце бъется в упоеньи! И для него возникло вновь: И БОЖЕСТВО, И ВДОХНОВЕНИЕ, И ЖИЗНь, И СЛЁЗЫ, И ЛЮБОВь!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..................................................... And heart do beating in ecstasy! All over come again for him: And DIVINITY, and INSPIRATION, And LIFE, and TEARS, and LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUSAN!!! You are DIVINE CREATURE!!!!!! YOU ARE TRIUMPHANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE BEST HUMAN BEING ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russian Artist....
rebecca
· 6 months ago
when she song her sekond song it was the rong on to chuse becase she didnt sing it right !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FG
· 6 months ago
What a voice, Amazing. Please get her to record a CD.
Kathy Weishar
· 6 months ago
She is simply a beautiful person with a voice to be reckoned with. Susan is so honest about her desires to just be able to sing for the Queen. I hope notoriety does not change her innocence for that is what gives her that sweet aura. Her voice is so pure and I want to hear it for years to come.I wish her the best for the finals.
Donna
· 6 months ago
Susan is the best! Even if she does not win the final,she has won anyway. Best wishes always to her!
Elaine Wall
· 6 months ago
That is "the" most surprising, unlikely, most amazing performance I have ever heard. It made me very emotional and so happy for Susan. Susan I know you will go far and I am SO pleased for you, go on you can do it!!!!!!!!!!
Christine
· 6 months ago
I think you are beautiful. My husband and I both cried listening tothat song. I hope you come to Aussie so we can hear you in person. Be so proud of yourself.......... wow, what a voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't change anything about yourself this world needs to accept people for what they are and you are gorgeous.......
elizabeth
· 6 months ago
after susans admission to hospital i have read the most unkind comments about her.here's a lady with a fantastic voice trying to acheive her dream.her story is inspiring countless people to have a go at their own dream again.if people cannot wish her all the best and say god bless then leave your negative opinion in your head.keep your head up susan and please keep singing elizabeth
DESIREE
· 6 months ago
I "cried a river" when I saw and heard Susan Boyle sing "I dreamed a dream." I am 55 years old and she inspired me so very much. All my husband here from me these days is Susan,Susan,Susan. I am multi-racial, and love Michell Obama, but given the choice to meet either, I would definately choose Susan Boyle because "She's every woman". Susan you are always in my prayers. You dream has become a reality. God has blessed you for your devotion and love you gave to your mom and dad.
Marie Claire Bowers
· 5 months ago
Susan Boyle is, in my estimation, a fabulous find in Great Britain. I am stunned that she has been put through the wringer in the media. She may not be beautiful as the world sees beauty (as perfection of face and form}. But her beauty shines from within: her smile is wonderful, her spirit shines through, and her voice entrances and thrills with its richness, tone and emotion. When many others would have given up because of the negative attention, she had enough courage to perform in the Britain's Got Talent finals with grace, a lovely smile and she did it superbly. She truly answered her critics.
"I dreamed a dream" is such a beautiful and meaningful song, but even though I saw a professional performance of "Les Miserables" in America last summer, none of the music was memorable to me. Totally disappointed, I left the theater wondering what the fuss was all about. Susan Boyle had only sung a few notes of that wonderful song and I found myself thrilled beyond measure. She is a sensation and I, for one, will buy any CD she makes. I want to hear her voice forever. Susan Boyle has dreamed a dream and though she came in second in Britain's Got Talent, she has achieved that dream. Bravo!
An American fan.
Jane
· 5 months ago
I love Susan's voice! Can't wait for an album!
shirley yocum
· 4 months ago
You can take Susan Boyle and give me Kevin Skinner - he's got more talent in that broad country voice than Susan Boyle has in her entire body! He deserves to be AMERICA'S TALENT RATHER THAN BRITISH IMPORT. WE LEFT THE OLD COUNTRY YEARS AGO AND REMEMBER THE SHOW IS 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"NOT ENGLAND"!
liliarios
· 3 months ago
I`M HAPPY FOR SUSAN HER DREAM COME TRUE! SHE LOOKS LIKE A VERY GOOD WOMAN, BUT I HOPE ALWAYS SHE HAS HER FEET ON THE FLOOR. NOT FOR MONEY OR FOR BE FAMOUS SHE CHANGE I`M HER FAN. FROM TLAQUEPAQUE, JALISCO MEXICO.
liliarios
· 3 months ago
I`M HAPPY FOR SUSAN, HER DREAM COME TRUE, I HOPE SHE CAN KEEP HER FEET ON THE FLOOR ALWAYS BECAUSE THE MONEY AND BE FAMOUS CAN DO THE PEOPLE FLY! TAKE YOU ADVENTIGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY THAT GOD GAVE YOU. YOU LOOK LIKE A VERY GOOD WOMAN I`M SURE YOU ARE! TAKE CARE YOURSELF WITH THE PEOPLE WHO IS AROUND YOU. I`M YOUR FAN AND I WISH THE BEST OF THE WORLD. LRM
Rhonda Reel
· 2 months ago
Never heard such a beautiful untrained voice....... Susan has a talent that can not be surpassed. Just hope the media does not ruin her.
lizfoster
· 2 months ago
I, too, cannot get enough of Susan Boyle, however, friends and I were terribly turned off by "riske" acts of some other participants on America's got Talent's finale, and turned to another channel. Too bad, AGT could be such a role model for true talent, without that stuff. One female performer looked like she was having sex with some of the scenery. UGH!!! Back to Susan, hope that someone will put together a super DVD of her singing. I also hope that people won't take advantage of her...I think she is absolutely tremendous just as she is!!! You rock, Girl! I wish you the very best.
shirlgirl9
· 2 months ago
Susan Boyle may be a star, but she doesn't outshine Kevin Skinner (in my opinion) winner of America's Got Talent. Not only is he talented, but a great human being as well.!
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We are all superficial in that when we first saw her- we had no good opinions of her and she knows that being 47 years old. She could be 47 years young and smiling!
I wish her all that she deserves.
darlene das
Also interesting that out of the 4 videos on your chart, each one was produced by mainstream media. Producers of content need to stop crying and realize that when their content goes viral online, they can still make money!
Do people ever put commercials in the middle of their youtube videos?
Also, Yahoo has an embeddable version, and it is pretty good quality. We have it here:
http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/lady-rocks-39-les...
Few mvids can you share with your friends as well as your parents or Grandparents for that matter. This one, transcends age, gender, race, religion, everything. If you don't feel joy and are blown away by this performance than you don't have a heart.
Go Susan!
She's already got a huge following and huge support. She's already a success.
Susan is up there with the very best (including Elaine Page). Sincerely hope that she has a very long career in front of her doing what she truly was put on this earth to do.
She never gave up on the dream, why should anyone else?
http://www.blippitt.com/video-a-star-is-born-su...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__Gs02ZmUmE&feat...
Success Express
IMO the video that made people really realize the strength of a viral video was "Lazy Sunday". Still one of my all-time favorite videos.
Awesome! You GO, girl!
"wow, an ugly old woman can sing"
That's all it is people... there are a load of glowing interpretations as to what this "means"... but it's from a game show that has something of the freak-show about it. That's all it is, and you're all falling neatly into line.
hollywood celebs AGAINST Susan.
http://digg.com/celebrity/Paradigm_Shift_for_Ho...
Apart from the fact the girl can sing! It's also about how the clip was edited and put together, it has all the elements of great story telling and movie making. Set the scene, introduce the characters and problem, create the conflict points and character arcs, deliver the twist and finally the resolution. From a technical point of view - professionally produced, great music, professional editing and very clear messaging.
But not every Hollywood picture wins an Oscar - so what makes a good story?
Universal Truths
A good story has to touch our hearts, to create an emotional response, something we can relate to and can embrace. If we are moved enough we are compelled to comment, blog, share the experience (or buy/ complain). In advertising and marketing there is nothing more powerful then trusted referral and word of mouth to drive your brand influence.
A happy customer tells three and an unhappy one x10!
Interestingly, Les Mis was first panned by the critics back in '85 but acheived success through a groundswell of word of mouth support and went on to international acclaim, countless awards and still runs today in Londons East End.
As we know in todays online media world, referral is as simple as a click but the key here is that the content has to be worth watching and of value to the reader (we've all known those web newbies that feel compelled to mass send those chain letters, virus alerts and cute cat photos).
With online, email, search and social networks like Twitter and Facebook, your readers decide if they want to know more and click in contrast to the old shotgun interupt and repeat rules of conventional advertising - but don't get me wrong, television is still the 800 pound guerilla of video where most people spend their leisure time. For finding information, sharing and creating for media the web rules.
The quality of your blog, your tweets, your photos, your videos all count. What you say matters to building your brand, your subscribers and influence. In the online world we are not all professional writers, journalists, musicans and film makers. We don't have to look pretty nor have the family connections to achieve success. Like singing in the village and being rediculed by the local kids - its your creativity and passion that matters.
It will be interesting to see the BGT's TV ratings this week, the advertising rate card and to personally watch the rise and rise of Susan Boyle (rock on chick!)
Cheers
Maxy
http://www.cafepress.com/Susan_Boyle
(Peace and Love Movement)
…a year after someone really special is born
49 YEARS LAPSED
2009 - Boylemania
… some other real special person will be born thereafter from the Boyle effect.
Louis Grenier
I really hope she wins the show and goes on to have a brilliant career in the music industry as she is one person I think derserves it. WELL DONE SUSAN AND GOOD LUCK FOR THE FINALS. YOU HAVE MY VOTE ALREADY
We all drunk their koolaid cup.
A lot of buzz, not very authentic.
Sorry, we thought she was for real as well.
---Wikipedia Encylopedia
Angelic responses, personalities, voices, thoughts..............don't always come from the "Quote"
Prettiest Butterflies in the Garden. Thank-You Ms. Susan Boyle for allowing us to not only hear but to see your Beauty as well! Scott Woolstenhulme
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She's already a winner....that voice is exceptional....
She appears to have worked extremely hard to have achieved such perfect pitch and diction I wish her a fabulous future
Jim
is part of her Universal appeal as well as her wonderful singing.As she has now passed the 100,000,000 mark on the Internet et al. we can pretty much take it for granted that
we will be hearing much more of her in the future.:-D.
I listened to her rendition of "Cry me a River"made a few years back and it was unbelievably beautiful.What a nice change from so many young "singers" and others today who make sounds like they have just sat on a tack and look pained enough to have actually done so, as they gyrate in sinc.
http://musformation.com/2009/05/susan-boyle-and...
and almost have tears each time. She deserves all the raves and news coverage she is receiving!! May the best be ahead for her. God Bless.
POWERFULL, - EVERY YOUR SONG IS MASTERPIECE!!! REMEMBER,
YOU ARE ALREADY, - SUSAN BOYLE, - FOR REST OF THE WORLD!!!
Viktor the Artist... Russian Artist...
FOR YOU:
"И сердце бъется в упоеньи!
И для него возникло вновь:
И БОЖЕСТВО, И ВДОХНОВЕНИЕ,
И ЖИЗНь, И СЛЁЗЫ, И ЛЮБОВь!!!!!!!!!!!!!
.....................................................
And heart do beating in ecstasy!
All over come again for him:
And DIVINITY, and INSPIRATION,
And LIFE, and TEARS, and LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUSAN!!! You are DIVINE CREATURE!!!!!!
YOU ARE TRIUMPHANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU ARE BEST HUMAN BEING ALL OVER
THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russian Artist....
FOR YOU:
"И сердце бъется в упоеньи!
И для него возникло вновь:
И БОЖЕСТВО, И ВДОХНОВЕНИЕ,
И ЖИЗНь, И СЛЁЗЫ, И ЛЮБОВь!!!!!!!!!!!!!
.....................................................
And heart do beating in ecstasy!
All over come again for him:
And DIVINITY, and INSPIRATION,
And LIFE, and TEARS, and LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUSAN!!! You are DIVINE CREATURE!!!!!!
YOU ARE TRIUMPHANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU ARE BEST HUMAN BEING ALL OVER
THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russian Artist....
FOR YOU:
"И сердце бъется в упоеньи!
И для него возникло вновь:
И БОЖЕСТВО, И ВДОХНОВЕНИЕ,
И ЖИЗНь, И СЛЁЗЫ, И ЛЮБОВь!!!!!!!!!!!!!
.....................................................
And heart do beating in ecstasy!
All over come again for him:
And DIVINITY, and INSPIRATION,
And LIFE, and TEARS, and LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUSAN!!! You are DIVINE CREATURE!!!!!!
YOU ARE TRIUMPHANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU ARE BEST HUMAN BEING ALL OVER
THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russian Artist....
Best wishes always to her!
"I dreamed a dream" is such a beautiful and meaningful song, but even though I saw a professional performance of "Les Miserables" in America last summer, none of the music was memorable to me. Totally disappointed, I left the theater wondering what the fuss was all about. Susan Boyle had only sung a few notes of that wonderful song and I found myself thrilled beyond measure. She is a sensation and I, for one, will buy any CD she makes. I want to hear her voice forever. Susan Boyle has dreamed a dream and though she came in second in Britain's Got Talent, she has achieved that dream. Bravo!
An American fan.