If one advances confidently in the direction of one's dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. ~ Thoreau
Susan Boyle. Does that name ring a bell? For most of the world, that name rang no bells until less than a week ago. Now, the YouTube video of her audition on Britain’s Got Talent has played over eleven million times – I confess I have watched probably a dozen times myself. The expressions on her judges’ faces alone are worth the watch. Simply priceless.
As often happens, watching that footage set me into motion. With my interest piqued, I also ran across other beautiful moments in the brief history of this British television show.
The background music that you are hearing (if you are reading this as a current post), is that of Paul Potts, winner of the 2007 season’s contest. If you have the time, you can trace his unfolding here. I just love watching.
Audition
Semi-finals
Finals
Watching the winner win . . .
Royal Variety Performance
If that has not worn you out, you might also watch young Andrew Johnson perform. What a voice!
Audition
Semi-finals
Finals
Quick links:
Well, I have enjoyed listening. Off to catch up on my responsibilities . . . ;-)
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The kids and I enjoyed watching Ms. Boyle - she was wonderful! I think those judges need to stop being quite so...presumptuous, eh?
ReplyDeleteSomeone needs to tell them not to judge a book by it's cover, I think.