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By Stone Martindale Jun 17, 2007, 22:10 GMT
Paul Potts wins 'Britain's Got Talent' final
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paul potts should never have won. I fink dat he cant sing and he is so ugly. i fink dat sum of these shows r rascist. as there has only ever bin one black winner which was leona lewis from x factor. the kombat breakers should have won by miles,
'Little Connie' has her whole life ahead of her to develop her voice and talent. Paul Potts has proven to the listening audience without a doubt that he possesses a gift and capacity to sing with such splendor. He is defiantly one to watch….he deserved to win.
Katie - you really ought to learn how to spell before posting to this thread. So many errors is just embarrassing.
I agree. Katie's suggestion that Paul can't sing is beyond me. My gut feeling is that she purposely set out to write a blog with deliberate spelling errors to start a chain of replies. Okay, I duly responded but only to amplify everyones opinion that Paul Potts is probably the best singer ever to appear on recent talent shows. I work in Dubai with many nationalities and every single one of them was totally mesmerised by Paul. You're all alone Kate. Pearce, Dubai.
Katie: You were saying that the BGT was racist just because the Kombat Crew didn't make it? And you were saying that Paul Potts can't sing and is ugly? Who's the racist, er, bigot now? He can't sing? by God Katie, you really don't know real talent when you see one. Explore the world Katie, there's more out there other than rap, hip-hop or any short-lived 'culture' you adhere to. Expand your horizons, then you will realize that you are making a big mistake posting this kind of vacuous opinion.
davy m
You just auditioned and won as a true bully. Be rid of you and the likes of you. Beware of making fun of God's children. Especially the gifted ones, Paul Potts and his wife Jules, Bless them both.
Simon Cowell and Paul Potts: Voices of emotion?
A charade that elicits my true emotions, especially if greedy, is a scam. “Britain’s Got Talent” show owner, Simon Cowell, recently was crowned with a virtuoso talent search winner, Paul Potts. A mutual prize for both follows, a contract for operatic music to bless the world. “I am Paul Potts” rings true to every person’s value and hope for life. He has a magnificent voice. World class operatic talent does not develop in a vacuum. Is Paul Potts’ “underdog” status formed by Simon Cowell to manipulate emotions, and further fatten pocket books, unfairly? I shed tears and replayed video sections several times to take in the emotions of singer, judges, and audience. The only other event that exceeded my awe and wonder, in a different way, was the 9-11 twin towers attack. I was amazed with Paul Potts’ concentration, constant tonal pitch; diaphragm and full body delivery; formation from the full throat, vibrato control: absolute control of the craft. Hard work showed. Maybe he had been master trained.
I heard the story at 0.00 on a video, “… the world of show biz seems a million miles away. Its Paul, a mobile phone salesman from South Wales.”, and then from Simon Cowell at 3.51, “I like shows where somebody isn’t a professional, has talent, isn’t aware of it, has a normal job, and then you see something else.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oxTy7KIAaA&mode=related&search . I found something else. Like normally expected of talent, it was: tutelage with operatic masters in Italy, four amateur opera productions, a concert for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with previous plans for an upcoming summer tour with that Orchestra. Okay, but my emotions are for a guy who said that he has a dream to do what he feels he was born to do, but lacks confidence! On his first TV interview after winning “Britain's Got Talent” [ BTG ] Paul said, “You know, I’ve not taken up promotions before because people wanted me to change who I was, and I’m determined to be true to myself, because at the end of the day ….”. www.myspace.com/paul_potts Hum? Emotions: unknown underdog singer who was bullied as a kid, and now discovered! He refused promotions? He is silently strong.
Okay, the music industry often tells entertainers who they should be; not let them be. That is negotiation and their choice. At 36 years old, he needs a good move. Switch camera. Simon Cowell spent 2 years forming the “Four Tenors” from three. Quintessential would be quints, a fifth tenor who has passion to make it big. “American Idol”, Simon’s company, can be British BTG in his old stomping grounds. There is a tenor who has refused promotions! Like a good Indian scout of yore listening for a buffalo stampede, Simon’s ear is tuned to packaging the product. He can hear a stampede and he wants it. Okay, money goes to people who bless us with worth. The 100,000 pound sterling “finders fee” is small compared to the reward. If BGT can showcase a discovery, one amateur, but a mature operatic singer who is not promoted, then perhaps the last drop of bloody money can be wrung from innocence.
Not his innocence. Ours. Simon’s announcement at the show that Paul Potts would be recording an album next week was a good business link to the world. It was business. But, to link my emotions of hope and faith and love of humanity, and to link my personal challenges to a hold-out person, without full disclosure of the full story, seems manipulation of my expectations. The history of any contestant near the stage will be known by the producers; in advance. It matters to uncover embarrassing persons, especially when the prize is door money toward a contract. That is what scouts do. This operatic scout might have used the whole BGT platform to launch Paul Potts, with great emotion. All I want is a good spirit, fair to the closing words of Nessun dorma!, which are Vincerò! Vincerò! I will win! I will win!
The NBC New York city interview of Paul Potts had a normal question, “… so, how did you learn to sing like this?” His answer, “Umm, I’ve always just sung - always sung. My voice has always been my best friend.” www.myspace.com/paul_potts Endearing for sure. DEAR ME! The close of the interview followed with a transition piece to NBC’s next show segment, a scene with ironic poignancy: “Greed in America - why some people will do anything in search of easy money.” Perhaps disclosures of Simon and Paul are not as full nor lyrical as other New York city namesakes, but such might have much in common with the MSNBC page item today: “Martha Stewart on grilled chicken done right”. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19054369/ Someone, turn up the heat about “disclosure”.
i've just came back from my holidays only to find what i missed! oh boy am i glad to check on here what the fuss was about and good luck paul potts ya Brill!!!
To Davy M....Get over it!!! This guy has talent coming out of his pores and the name of the show is...Britain's Got Talent!!! The fact is only one person can win, doesn't mean the others don't have talent...just that the UK saw the best in him.
Paul Potts,
I just bought your debut album and enjoyed every minute of it. The fact that you made Simon Cowell's face changed when you first sang is good enough for me to buy your CD.
I must say that your singing did moved me too. I hope you have a wonderful life ahead.
I have always disliked opera (or so I thought), but Paul Potts has single-handedly converted me. As a Brit, now living in America since February 2000, Paul Potts has made me unbelievably proud. Everyone I have sent the video clip of Paul singing to, have expressed their amazement over here. I have read the other letters and articles saying that some six year-old kid should have one, but I really can't imagine ANYONE even getting CLOSE to how good Paul was.
I am absolutely hooked on this guys voice, and I am going to buy his CD ASAP. (I hope it's available over here). Just watching the judges faces changing from mocking expressions to gawps of amazement and disbelief was worth watching itself. I have to confess that my eyes tear up just watching this guys commanding performance.
As for the jealous sour grapes who said he had professional training, 'Build a bridge, and get over it, will you'.
You can't 'train' someone to have a voice like that. It's a natural gift
I have only just known of Paul Potts from an email sent to me by a family member, showing the clip from 'Britain's Got Talent'. I can't get his performance out of my mind! I keep replaying the clip over and over again, crying each time. I emailed the clip to my contacts, where I've received such wonderful responses from them. They, too are forwarding the clip to others! There are Americans who do love and appreciate opera; and I hope Mr. Potts performs in the USA soon!
Deb Long, Old Bridge Tsp., NJ.
great singer
I got Paul's first performace e-mailed to me. I watched it 8 times in a row and cried each time! He is so amazing and his voice and courage are tremedous! He, without a doubt, deserved to win this competition-hands down! His win made my day-as I always wondered what became of Paul. I wish him a world of success and happiness. Come to America, Paul!
I hated this man. Connie should have won. She was sooo much better
Boo hoo Davy! Connie surely had a coach. Her mom probably made her have one and go on the show. Paul definately should have one it. Connie is doing fine she already as a recording deal. Get over the fact that Paul was well worthy of winning.
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