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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 2:35 pm
Thanks for posting Diversity's performance, GAL. I hadn't seen them perform before. Heh, heh...don't worry that I misread your post. I still can't remember where I (thought) I read she won last night, so that added to my misperception. Diversity and Susan are like apples and oranges; two completely different things. I'm trying to imagine the Queen watching Diversity. I hope you're right that the Queen might ask for a performance from Susan. I have to feel somewhat like Lurk that the media took this win from Susan, as while I was waiting for the results, there were a lot of posters (seemed to be from GB) in the chat room that said a lot of negative things about her. Very sad. I do hope she still goes far and isn't forgotten.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 2:41 pm
The Queen has had decades of experience viewing a wide range of entertainment; she'll be fine. Remember for her jubilee she had Ozzy Osbourne, Kermit the Frog, and many more..
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 3:04 pm
So many ralphs on the jubilee ... hork!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 4:11 pm
Diversity is amazing!! just saw the utube!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 4:50 pm
Yey, I'm really glad Diversity won. Such a great act. Such imagination. And Susan was just perfect in what she said, and you know Simon will work with her to make sure she's picked up for some album by someone who won't take advantage of her. I was shocked at the guy who came third though. I'm sure he is a great saxophonist but I never thought he'd be third.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 8:08 pm
I totally agree with Lukenomore and Cricket. I just got home and I'm so sorry Susan lost. I'm sure the youth vote in England ( helped along by the press) had a lot to do with the way the vote went. I mean my goodness, Susan is over 45 thus disposable, ("Logan's Run" anyone?) and then, on the other hand you had the young vibrant diversity of Diversity, no contest in todays' world. Why do people love to destroy things and tear them down. I don't know what is wrong with our society today that seems to relish bashing and maligning. I also saw some comments on the net in various places, and the back lash to Susan. How dare she make us feel good, how dare she look dowdy and live in a council house. How dare she make us all sit back upon hearing her sing with tears in our eyes and wonder in our hearts, how dare this quiet unglamorous little lady take a last stab at her dream. I'm sick of it, I'm sick of the cynical, nasty,mean people, ( I'm praying they are all young and immature then you could just excuse them as not knowing any better). Diversity put on quite a show, and they were GREAT, but for longevity and true diversity ( a singer can sing a million songs), I wish Susan had won. As some of you mentioned, I hope the Queen asks Susan to sing for her, then The Dream she Dreamed could become her reality.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 8:23 pm
Nort sure if a link to the youtube of Susan's final performance was already posted, so here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2xiAQCTy2E I feel she got robbed too. She totally nailed that song 100 percent! But I'm fairly confident that with Simon and Piers in her corner, she'll be okay emotionally and professionally. Loved Simon's speech to her, had to listen to him over and over a few times, it's just so honest and profound.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 8:46 pm
The only thing the people like more than a hero is to see a hero fall-green goblin I think there should be a rule against repeating songs unless it's required.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 10:04 pm
I think if she had sung a different song it might have tipped the scales in her favour. She was the bookie's favourite, which is usually a good indication of who's likely to win, so it was probably a close vote. Repeating the same song gave the impression she might not be as good as we thought she was, just perhaps well rehearsed, particularly as when she did a different song in the semis she faltered a bit.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 10:15 pm
I think she was robbed..
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 10:51 pm
I am becoming quite Okay with 2nd place finishes: I think both Susan and Adam Lambert are going to be just fine (and they were both favorites of mine, as was Clay Aiken ages ago). I really think the 2nd place in Susan's case does take the extreme pressure off of her, and to be frank, I think I would have voted for Diversity--based on performance only. The dance troupe and their choreographer Ashley were absolutely inspiring. It's partly a case of Susan peaking too early. I do think a different song might have made a difference.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 12:30 am
I have seen a clip of her singing " I don't know how to love him" from Jesus Christ Super Star. ( Yikes! I saw this when it first came out, now that will tell you how ancient I am!) It sounded truly beautiful, I think I liked it better then "I Dreamed a Dream", I was hoping she would sing this for the competition. You're right Seamonkey, she was robbed! And we, the people who sat in awe of this lovely, unpretentious woman, standing straight and tall with a poise that certainly didn't reflect her struggles, who sang for us, were robbed as well. I think we wanted so much that fairy story ending that is so rarely seen to come to fruition for this lady from the Scotland villages. We wanted the underdog to win. This woman is in her late 40's, this may have been her last chance to "win" in life, as she has met with dirision, and name calling all of her life, this was her night, this was her chance. I'm sure Simon or Piers, ( who have been absolutely wonderful) will see that she is signed, and I hope this won't be the last we hear from Susan Boyle It's just that I think we all ( or most of us) wanted to see her face when they announced her the winner, and she would be singing for the Queen. I wanted that for her so badly, knowing it wouldn't wipe away the memories of the bullies who called her names for being slow, but it would have gone a long way for this lady to validate her gift and dreams. And yes, it seems the only thing better than a hero for the media, is to watch them fall.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 1:12 am
I haven't bought a CD for a couple of years but I would like to purchase a CD of Susan singing Broadway tunes.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 1:51 am
Finally, after slow dialup loading, I was able to watch Susan, watched Diversity earlier. She sang it beautifully! I think it handicapped her chances since it was the same song. However, one commenter at the Youtube said: "she sang the same song because it was recommended by the judges! " The way the judges spoke I got that sense, as well. Also, it appeared that she was the very last act of the whole shindig. BGT earned a LOT of mileage & excitement from the shock value of her performing the song that first time. I could see how they would push her to sing it again. I so HOPE that the Queen requests Susan to perform during the venue. Even though she came in 2nd, she's from Scotland (could promote PR) and has generated some serious votes/money for the "Queen's Charities". I think an earlier poster said Prince Harry visiting in NY said his Grandmother was rooting for Susan because she wanted to hear her sing "live". I so hope that's how it turns out! But I feel very confident, given the stir and number of viewers generated, she's going to be getting some serious recording contracts. They're not going to let Susan go back to singing in the village karaoke bar, too much money to lose if they did.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 2:01 am
Sugar said: "I haven't bought a CD for a couple of years but I would like to purchase a CD of Susan singing Broadway tunes." I'm not much into Broadway tunes myself. But if they came out before Christmas with a Christmas Carols CD, I bet THAT would sell like hotcakes. She could do Broadway next. lol
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 2:10 am
Have to admit, watching Diversity, I knew they were a major competitor. So many guys of different ages and sizes, all that energy & bonding of friends, and so in sync. The creativity for 3 different acts was pretty hard to beat. Given the unfair negative press for Susan and the young people w/cell phones voting, I'm just not surprised at the outcome. They were excellent, even though not my first choice.
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Mamabatsy
Member
08-05-2005
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 7:44 am
I sort of got the feeling that she was relieved that it was over. She'd be happy to perform, but she didn't take to the publicity very well. She's a private person and I don't think she was looking forward to living in a fish bowl. This way she can make her music, make some money and still live a "normal" life.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8:11 am
I dont think she was robbed, that would imply Diversity was far inferior to her, which I don't think they were. One person singing amazingly is easier than having 12 people of different ages, different skill sets and mind sets dancing to a complex routine, imo Plus, I agree with Mama. Best of both worlds....Diversity do a routine to one of her songs.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8:37 am
Here's an excellent link to Diversity's final performance, much clearer than the last one I posted. Diversity Transformers - Winning Performance The difficulty factor and creativity involved in putting on their THREE spectacular performances . . . well, suffice it to say that I feel Diversity actually won this competition outright. I LOVE Susan Boyle and hope for great things for her. But I think the best act won.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8:38 am
LOL, Pamy - Diversity does Les Mis to Susan's vocals. I can get behind it. I will buy Susan's CD, whatever the theme. She is a gem.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:11 am
Flawless Finale Performance They are excellent.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:21 am
The incredible Hollie Steel
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:25 am
The Luscious and Beautiful Susan Boyle in her Final Performance
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 11:57 am
Stavros Flatley So many awesomes!!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 12:02 pm
Of the singers, Shaun Smith may actually be my favorite--what a perfect performance! They did have a great top ten!
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