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Posted by Peetie on June 13, 2009

Absolutely beautiful. Txs, Tommy.

Posted by GritsT on June 13, 2009

She still makes me cry -- that voice is mesmerizing, so powerful -- I can't wait for her first CD and her first visit to America!

Posted by 281165 on June 13, 2009

Would anyone with a camera and being in the audience show up way earlier? Then you are right in front of this lady. Just a hint! ;-)

Posted by Kalua on June 13, 2009

@Tommyusa mail received thanks pal and the video giga good!!

Posted by Brooklyn Blessings on June 13, 2009

281165...I wonder if the seats are reserved or first in first seated? I've seen both kinds of performances...

Posted by HAPPY on June 13, 2009

You know what? I'm a natural worrier but I'm beginning to think Susan's really going to make it! She's going to overcome all her doubts and fears and carry on all the way to unquestionable stardom! I'm thrilled!

She seems to have come back to her original way of singing in this performance while integrating all that she's taken in so far. She's learning amazingly fast! Her voice didn't even waver after she had lost her words and it came as pure and free as on her audition, softer and more mellow than in yesterday's more dramatic performance. She was more static, too but again lifted her arms towards the audience like a priestess.

A thousand thanks to those who posted the videos! How wonderful modern technology can be when it enables us to follow each and every "baby step" or rather giant stride of our darling Susan!

Posted by Fran M. on June 13, 2009

Beautiful, incredible, awesome! Can't get enough of her. I wonder how the evening performance went? Anxious to find out.

Posted by MisTia on June 13, 2009

While we are waiting for more, did anyone see this before? It is so cute, but kind of speaks of just how big Susan has become.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dp0VJXGYBY

Posted by Kalua on June 13, 2009

Do we have any news of the night show?

Posted by John V. on June 13, 2009

Here's a poem I wrote about Susan's Sheffield performance,the title is "I Hear No Booing,Only Wooing."

Susan rocked that Sheffield crowd, they sang her praises long and loud. She may have fluffed a line or two But like a pro,she kept on through. But what's a stumble anyway?, "a baby step,a slight delay". She carried on,her voice was soaring, Ecstatic Yorkshire fans were roaring. She'd won the hearts of every nation, And left the stage to a standing ovation.

Posted by donnola petrilli on June 13, 2009

Simply fabulous!! If she's bringing the house down now, can you imagine what it will be like when she reaches Glasgow.

Posted by stevieboy49 on June 13, 2009

I'm a bit confused. Surely this is a recording of this afternoon's concert? I am also a bit concerned, for I have been trawling through the internet all evening and I cannot find one single report about this evening's concert. Being a positive person, I shall take comfort in the adage - 'no news is good news." If Susan has put this afternoon's slight 'hiccup' behind her and 'nailed a performance' tonight, I shall be extremely happy and go to bed a contented man for, in truth, it has been a roller-coaster ride over the last few days!

Posted by Teesiel on June 13, 2009

Beautiful audio--Tommy I love how you used the clip that focused on the singing

Posted by pottedferne on June 13, 2009

wow John thats really cool!

Posted by mina on June 13, 2009

hi john78 great poem!!

Posted by Kalua on June 13, 2009

I can't find anything on tonight's show snifff

Posted by MisTia on June 13, 2009

@John - loved it, thank you for sharing :D

Posted by Randma on June 13, 2009

Thank you, thank YOU, THANK YOU!!! Wow, TommyUSA, as others have said, those of us who are extremely technologically challenged REALLY appreciate your work. It allows us to have so much pleasure in that beautiful voice...

Posted by sassyone on June 13, 2009

I don't know what you guys think but I didn't hear booing if they did they were drowned out. PLUS the crowd really helped her out when she kind of lost her way and she quickly got back on track. That's a sign of a true professional.

Posted by mina on June 13, 2009

wondering somehow, this is not complaining i am glad to hear and see susan on that tour, but is nobody making videos who are in the front rows???

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 13, 2009

Here's another gift for you all. I now have high quality mp3 versions of all 3 of Susan's BGT Songs: Audition, Semi-Finals, and Final. The audition has been mastered from the BGT DVD (available in the UK only), with the other 2 being Dolby Digital mixes of the original satellite feed. These sound vastly better than any of the YouTube clips, and are more than good enough for you to create a CD from. I have ZIPped the 3 mp3 files into a single ZIP, which is now available for you to download from:

http://www.filefactory.com/file/ag60e2c/n/SusanBoyle-All3Songs_zip

(choose the 'free download' option - don't use 'premium' because it will cost. There is a 30 second delay before the download link will show for adverts to display).

Those who have downloaded my ISO DVD file earlier, may have to wait an hour before downloading this new ZIP because of download restrictions at filefactory.

Have fun!

Posted by david on June 13, 2009

Modern day technology is fantastic....we get to interact with one another all over the world right here on this site. Even though we are not there seeing her live, we have the greatest fans sharing with us their experience in seeing Susan sing as she continues on with the BGT live show.

What truly amazes me as we watch Susan is all the little screens visable in the crowd from her adoring fans. When I went to concerts years ago people would light the areana with the ignition of lighters they carry. Now in 2009 the audience is bathed in the glow of light from the screen of their cell phones. Technology has changed but the beautiful sound of song is just as magical when we hear our Susan sing and watch her performance with lumps in our throats and tears in our eyes.

Posted by Janna55 on June 13, 2009

Great article about Susan and Elaine Paige dueting on her upcoming album!

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/107361/Dream-come-true-as-Susan-gets-chance-to-sing-with-her-Cats-idol

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 13, 2009

Howdy Pards,

Well, course this is video from this afternoon's performance not this evening's. And, I agree there just ain't no booin' in there anywheres! Somebody in the media got it wrong again. Happy...my gosh...you are right...Susan really is gonna make it! She's gonna overcome all her doubts and fears and carry on all the way to unquestionable stardom. And...all of us here...and the whole gosh darned world...are thrilled!

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by Kalua on June 13, 2009

@DJG-Scotland wowwwwww thank you very much mp3's already in mp3 player very good quality !!!

Posted by KateOhio on June 13, 2009

Hi! Has ANYONE heard anything about the 9:00 show today- Every where I ask I get treated like a dummy and sent to a version of this vid- and this IS the afternoon show- shouldn't someone have something on today's second show by now? I really hope someone here can help!! Thanks!! K

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 13, 2009

Howdy Pards,

Still waitin' on news from tonight's Sheffield performance. Tomorrow it is on to the Evening News Arena in Manchester!

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by KateOhio on June 13, 2009

AND wasn't she stunning- "the Amazing Susan Boyle" !!!!

Posted by GritsT on June 13, 2009

@DjG-Scotland -- A big thank you for the songs...........can you tell me how I can them on my Ipod?

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Wow, amazing again. Thanks so much for this. The strangest thing is, whoever is taping it, the girl talking just sounds like I do. Almost the same accent. Almost like being there..Almost. Thank goodness for improved sound systems since I went to see the Beatles in 1963 in England..Stockton actually, I couldn't hear a darn word they sand because of all the screaming. It was a great atmosphere though and it feels like it was a wonderful atmosphere here when Susan sang. Invogoration and uplifting once again.

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

TOMMYUSA, thank you very much !!

I might add some on the other blog wondered if there were boo's or WhOOOOOOO's. I have them in clarity and all I hear are

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO's !!! LOL !

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 13, 2009

GritsT - No idea about transferring to an Ipod, but with most generic mp3 players you just copy the .mp3 files over to the device using windows explorer.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

It is amazing also, that everytime I hear Susan sing - it sends a warmth right through me. I know most of you experience that...

Posted by aliz on June 13, 2009

You know that was simply stunning. What aperformer she is she bring her audience right into her. that is a gift she has great performers always have that talen, she definately does. Brilliant voice. Strong, clear and yes I bet it could break glss.

Posted by MisTia on June 13, 2009

@DJG-Scotland - thank you so much, already put them on my iPod, this is so sweet! *huggles* :)

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Yes, mdillow. Thankfully that's all I hear. Maybe it's because most of the people WERE cheering and, judging from the tape...all of those around that particular 'camera' WERE cheering and a hooting...for Susan. That's probably all Susan heard too.....

Posted by kksibsix on June 13, 2009

Once again Tommy USA - THANK YOU!!! I never expected to see a video so soon and she sounds incredible. Who cares if there's a slip; she has the most amazing power and beauty in her performances. Come to us in the States soon, Lady Susan!

Posted by Lee-Ann C on June 13, 2009

DJG-Scotland-I am computer challenged so I'm not understanding any of the lingo for downloading..I have a laptop that doesn't burn anything, but I do have a video ipod. Can I do the download so that I can put it on my ipod? Thanks and I really appreciate that we have had access to watch our Susan take flight and soar like the angel that she is..thanks again..Lee Ann

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Thanks DJG-Scotland,

You're an other Godsend to our site like our angel Tommy.

Posted by Navyvet on June 13, 2009

Gosh...Susan just about blew the sound system out...she reminds me of Ethel Merman - no sound system needed!!!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 13, 2009

@Lee-Ann - Yes, download the ZIP file, extract the .mp3 files from it, and copy to the Ipod in whichever way you normally do that. I don't have an IPod - I have a proper mp3 player!!

Posted by 281165 on June 13, 2009

And I agree with some comment made in another Blog. Please tape the mouths of those in the audience when she sings! ;-)

Posted by PWattis on June 13, 2009

Thank you for posting, Tommy! That voice is just glorious!! I really don't know who comes close. Not Elaine Page in my opinion. I have to say, though, that if I ever have the privilege of hearing Susan sing live, which I have every intention of doing, I will not be happy if people around me are whooping and hollering. I will want to hear every note!

Posted by MisTia on June 13, 2009

@Lee-Ann C - yes you can. You just download the file, unpack it to get the songs, put them in a folder where you usually put your music etc for iPod, go to iTunes, File then either add Folder or add File to Library (which ever way you usually do it) and I suppose you know from there :)

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

As far as the tabloids I for one don't care a HOOT what they say !! Most are a negative bunch anyway. They will sat ANYTHING to sell papers and make money off of Susan.

Posted by SaraPoo on June 13, 2009

WOW a friend in Australia never heard of Susan Boyle, so it was fun sending link to 1st video and the Semi, our friend says fantastic and marvelous. New goal before year's end, to find one more that has not heard of Susan yet.

Posted by LucyB on June 13, 2009

It s hard to believe that that VOICE and PERFORMANCE came out of the small Scottish woman known the world over as SUSAN BOYLE!!!!!!!!!!!WOWOWOWOWOWOWO-WOW

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 13, 2009

I just read this article about Susan singing with Elaine on her album, which is great but I wish the papers would stop calling her a spinster. In this day and age what single woman gets called a spinster! Its a bit of an outdated term isn't it?! What ever happened to women's lib and all that?! Good grief, what will it take for Susan to get the respect she deserves???!!!

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/107361/Dream-come-true-as-Susan-gets-chance-to-sing-with-her-Cats-idol

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

Thanks so much DJG-Scotland. If I understand correctly I can't get the video since I'm in the US. Is that right? I appreciate the audio.

Posted by stevieboy49 on June 13, 2009

DJG-Scotland. Many thanks for the Mp3 upload - works a treat on I Tunes and I have uploaded onto my iPod to add to my Mp3 version of Cry me A River. Many thanks also to Tommy for the video of this afternoon's concert. Wow! What a recovery - so professional - she really is learning so fast. I have seen many professional artists 'come a cropper' on stage and find it very difficult to recover their composure - Susan did it really quickly and with a minimum of fuss. True artistry, indeed, and it really does augur well for her future. Glad to hear that she is going to duet with Elaine Paige. That should sell a few CD's, eh!!!? Off to bed, now, but still worried that there is no news of tonight's concert. Has there been a blanket ban on news imposed by BGT, I wonder? Is that possible, or am I just being a bit paranoid?

Posted by Navyvet on June 13, 2009

She still blows the audio out like Mrman...

Posted by PaulieDB on June 13, 2009

@DJG-Scotland... Thank you so much for the mp3's I have them ready to load onto my mp3 player...

Cheers

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

Navyvet-You know Ethel Merman couldn't even carry a tune and our Susan can surely do that. I can't believe you could even compare them.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 13, 2009

@inspiredbysusan - these are just mp3 (audio) files I've uploaded. However, earlier (on the previous blog) I posted about the ISO file I uploaded. This will allow you to create an NTSC (US) DVD of the 2 Birmingham performances. Just look down the last blog for details.

Posted by maigret on June 13, 2009

Not to worry about any booing. It happened at the Audition - and she delivered! I didn't hear any booing either. Anyway I think that would be a dangerous thing to do in that crowd. The young woman in the Audition tape who smirked at Susan - known as the 1:25 girl - got threats until Susan told them to stop blaming her, she didn't deserve it, had only reacted as many in the crowd did. After that I don't think anyone would chance it. Polls in UK (AOL) showed that many thought Susan should have won. Many of the articles I've read had factual errors even at this late date.

Posted by mina on June 13, 2009

DJG SCOTLAND, thank you very much for doing this!!!

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

Ok DJG-Scotland - thanks - I know these are the audio and I've already downloaded your hard work and am very appreciative. I'll check out the last blog for the other. Thanks again.

Posted by Navyvet on June 13, 2009

I compared the voices that's all

Posted by aliz on June 13, 2009

You will be glad to hear that some of elaine paige people weere in the audience last night and were thrilled with susan's performance and phoned elaine. This was in the daily express article today. Looks like she will be singing memory with susan. The article goes on to tay how susan practiced memory in front of her mirroer with her brush along with elaine. That is so cool. So you see professionals are watching her performance too. And they seem to concurr with what we have been saying all along. So what she skipped a beat or two. They know talent when they see it that is for sure!Just as we do and could overlook a stumble or two just as we would and do!!!!!

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

Yeah but to just "belt" them out - is that a good (or fair) comparison with our Susan?

Posted by Navyvet on June 13, 2009

In loudness yeah....

Posted by PWattis on June 13, 2009

@Patriciasart, very good question! They don't mention Elaine Page's marital status. I do think over time as they will stop with these insulting adjectives.

Posted by Voracious Violinist on June 13, 2009

As a professional musician and manager - I am so impressed with how Susan is doing. It is NOT EASY to concentrate on your singing when people are hollering away, taking flash photography (my big pet hate in concerts - at least when the artist is performing...) Even seasoned pros who've been on the circuit for years will tell you how stressful that kind of situation can be and here she is - only about a handful of performances into her "professional" career - and she is doing great. People should have the politeness to stay quiet while she sings though, all that screaming makes it much more difficult for her...

One of the things I am most looking forward to is for her to be able to sing with a real, live orchestra and conductor. It will make everything even better for her to have someone following her every musical move and I reckon she'll enjoy that freedom tremendously. I often get the impression she wants to do a bit of rubato (when the soloist speeds up or slows down slightly during the performance, a sort of subtle rhythmic manipulation) and you cannot do that with a backing track, but you can with a good conductor and orchestra. If she does skip a few performances, that's fine by me, you have to look after the voice.

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

Navyvet-Did Merman get boo'ed?

Posted by CelticAces on June 13, 2009

will they let her sing other songs.....such as cry me a river? I would love to hear her sing that

Posted by Navyvet on June 13, 2009

Mo - but neither did Susan

Posted by aliz on June 13, 2009

Hey I have a techie question. I am thinking about getting either Ipod touch or mp3 player for my susan boyle songs and or videos. What is the better one to get that would work with XP windows, dell computer with regards to downloading on to

Posted by PWattis on June 13, 2009

I actually think Ethel Merman was a wonderful performer. Maybe not the most aesthetically pleasing voice, but still a good entertainer.

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

what do you mean Susan didn't either - I'm only quoting what I've heard here. I actually loved Merman whether she could carry a tune or not..what do you mean Susan didn't get boo'ed - I've been busy all day but that's what the posts have been saying. I hope it's not true

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 13, 2009

@aliz ,I agree. Also she may not have stumbled,she may have been overcome with emotion for a split second. It must be a very emotional experience to see all your dreams coming true and also all those people showing how much they love her. Also from the pictures it looks like she is a lot closer to the audience in these performances compared to the tv show where it looked like the stage was futher away. She is probably feelin' the love ! I think when she raises her arms and blows kisses thats her way of sending hugs to her fans. She is a very loving person.

Posted by Navyvet on June 13, 2009

Oh God insiredbysusan...Whatever!!!

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

aliz-everyone has their own opinion. The advantage of an ipod touch music wise is that it's so easy to operate with itunes and it has all the other features. most mp3 players can work easily with their own interface. so it depends on what you want it for...if you exercise with it you might not want to use the touch (it's pretty fragile in my opinion) but that's up to you.

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

aliza nd others, I have a copy of Elaine Paige in an interview and she thinks Susan's voice is a God given talent and a original voice with much talent. Elaine gave an invitation for Susan to do a duet with her and also Susan's idol, Donnie Osmond, invited Susan to Las Vegas to do a duet with him and Susan accepted. I have both interviews so it is facts.

Liza Minnelli says Susan has it to do Broadway and Dollie Parton wants to meet her and loves her too.

Posted by 281165 on June 13, 2009

I have not seen TXNoelle for days, where is she?

Posted by rrvngPlano on June 13, 2009

Susan, I have such respect for you~~ you are a real trooper!!! What a pro! Thanks Tommy for the Sheffield video--wish I could be there~ I wish the folks capturing it were closer to the stage, but it sure tells me how everyone in the U.K. loves Susan too~

Posted by pottedferne on June 13, 2009

@mdillow31....i heard that about Donny Osmond being a big fan of Susans and he was her teen idol...had pics of him in her bedroom..what an outstanding performance that would be!! I would go to Vegas to hear this!!!!

Posted by Lovin' Every Minute! on June 13, 2009

What booing? She nailed both of those songs. This tour is going to do her a world of good, and I hope she enjoys every second of the learning curve.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 13, 2009

@aliz - in my opinion Ipods are over-priced and over-hyped. You're paying for the name really. A year or so back I bought a generic mp3 player for just £5 because they were a discontinued model. It turned out to have a built-in SRS engine and 3D spacial audio processor. You want to hear what Susan sounds like in 3D spacial Audio with SRS balancing her voice!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 13, 2009

@281165 I think I remember TXNoelle saying she would be away for a bit on vacation (at least I think it was her,somebody said it awhile back).

Posted by dmichael on June 13, 2009

guys calm down. bgt will release a dvd of this show when IT IS OVER!! while under bgt contract all performers are only allowed to do on the original show!!!! no new songs. also i have watched over and over the audience is ON THEIR FEET stop! with the booing stories...the audience is well woohooing.... susan has them on their feet!!!!!!!!!! you go susan!!!!!!!!!!! yes i agree she does remind me of ethel merman!!!! a true belter!!!!!!!!!!! others come to mind GARLAND! and her stage presence and mannerisms remind me of ( i will duct furst lol LA STREISAND!!!!! elaine whoo??? sorry i think susan is much better!!!! SUSAN!!!! lots of love and continued support!!!!!!!!!!!! W0ooooooooHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOO!

to dream the impossible dream, awsome song!!! reminds me of susan!!!

Posted by MisTia on June 13, 2009

@aliz-well depends on what your needs are. An mp3 player won't play videos for you. On the other hand you don't need an iPod touch, iPod Nano would do too. It plays videos as well as mp3 and a few other formats. I have one, an 8Gb one and it fulfills my needs nicely. You can get the 16Gb version if you want more space, plus it's small. Can't tell you much about Touch as I've never had it :)

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

@281165, I keep in touch with TXNoelle all of the time. I don't think she wants to come back. Other things on her plate. We email each other about every day. :)

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

She's a lot tougher and professional than she is being given credit for (off this site), booed (apparently but I'm hearing Whoos instead), and if that is true she is going on with her performance as if she hadn't heard it, that takes character and class.

Susanites I laugh at the frump description, just look at her picture above, she's no frump!!!! She's a very beautiful woman, just needed a little help with grooming. For those who saw her earlier videos (singing at the pub about 20 years ago) she was a very pretty young lady.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 13, 2009

As far as I know, Elaine Paige is a divorcee,---unless she's remarried. So why don't they call her that if they're going to refer to Susan as a spinster?? Fair is fair. But then, when were the tabloids ever fair??

Posted by Lovin' Every Minute! on June 13, 2009

GritsT - just record items on a digital recorder, then save the files to a folder on your drive; import the folder of songs (or individual file(s)) and iTunes will convert them to the appropriate file format.

Posted by newyorkrican45 on June 13, 2009

When she sang that and as the world saw it we celebrated that her dream was coming true never imagining how prophetic it was. Those tigers; the trashy tabloids, tried to tear her hopes apart, her dreams to shame. torn and beaten by those ne'er do wells; or else they'd have a job that contributes to society, as Susan's life has, but, she's more resilient than they could ever hope to be. That’s probably what they can't stand; she shows them up for what they are; parasites!She doesn't just survive in adversity, she thrives, and she faces her critics head on with a song. Her language to the whole world, the language that brings us together to enjoy and love Susan all the more.

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

patriciasart, TXNoelle isn't coming back. We email each other every day.

Posted by LucyB on June 13, 2009

This is just the end of the article but the image of Susan back stage dancing with some of the Diversity guys was just toooooo much---what FUN she is having living her dream!!!!!!!

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/107361/Dream-come-true-as-Susan-gets-chance-to-sing-with-her-Cats-idol/

Speaking before last month’s final, Elaine said: “Her performance has captured the hearts of everyone who saw it, me included. It looks like I have competition! Perhaps we should record a duet? She is a role model for everyone who has a dream.”

Susan’s performance on Friday night was her first since being treated for exhaustion at the Priory Clinic in London.

The 5,000-capacity crowd at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena gave her a standing ovation.

Despite concerns for her health, she was said to be in high spirits back stage, even impressing dance troupe Diversity with a few moves of her own.

Ian McNaughton, 25, the oldest member of the Essex outfit, said: “She was understandably nervous before going out but that was the same for everyone. She is a really nice lady. She was joking around with everyone back stage, making everyone laugh.

“At one point she even rehearsed a couple of dance moves with us and to be fair she is quite slick. She has got a bit of a groove going on.

“If any of us pick up an injury in the future, we’ve got the ideal replacement.”

The 19-date Britain’s Got Talent tour rolls on to Manchester this afternoon and finishes at Bournemouth on July 5.

Posted by dmichael on June 13, 2009

i wish everyone would stop with the fake stories of the booing!!!!!!!!!!! watch the video clip!!!!!!!! they are wooohoing her. god this is getting as bad as the SUN! sorry but the booing stories are BS!!!!

Posted by 281165 on June 13, 2009

And I have another way of trying to explain that Susan is not in line with the notes. That is natural. You have this great composer and performer Vangelis who cannot write or read notes at all. Those melodies were composed by people, composers who wanted to make a brilliant song, but then forget it is about emotion as well. Susan Boyle re-invented this song or she is trying to re-invente this song with her emotions as well and not an academic or professional "this is how you must sing it". Vangelis can hit me hard emotionally while a scholared componist would insist to do it different. By such a composer if not performer cannot feel the intensity of the song or melody. I am glad that Vangelis cannot read notes or write them. He plays music from the heart and not from mathematics in music. And that is what Susan is doing too. Farewell to notes and sing from your heart and your emotional state you are in at that very moment.

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

Elaine Paige has had two interviews on YouTube that are recent speaking these same things and wanting to do a duet with Susan. You can go to YouTube and find both interviews there. One was on Larry King Live. :)

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

HI EVERYONE.....I CERTAINLY AM ENJOYING ALL THE COMMENTS ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE ....:) EVEN WITH THE OVERWHELMING AUDIENCE REACTION... BUT JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU, SHE IS A SUPERSTAR FOR SURE!!! I DON'T THINK WE WILL EVER GET ONE OF THESE TOUR VIDEOS WITHOUT ALL THE APPLAUDING AND SCREAMING FOR OUR SUSAN...:) THE PEOPLE AT THE SHOW LOVE HER, WE LOVE HER, AND GOD LOVES HER...OUR GIRL IS ON HER WAY FOR SURE!! LOVE AND BLESSINGS FROM LOUISIANA...TOMMY

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 13, 2009

Of course Elaine wants to sing with Susan.Who wouldn't Susan is a boost to thier careers! I'm sure Elaine is good but I never heard of her until Susan mentioned her. If she is on the album she will share in the royalties ,this is a great deal for Elaine!

Posted by shammy on June 13, 2009

They have a better video of this on you tube now.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

BTW......I THINK SHE SOUNDS LIKE ...........S U S A N!!! :)

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 13, 2009

Oh, Lordy,---can't you just see Susan dancing with the Diversity guys??!! What a hoot!! I hope she's having a blast with all of this, as she should,---and KEEPS on having fun for always.

Posted by Lovin' Every Minute! on June 13, 2009

DJGScotland - thanks for the hi quality downloads. Will replace my sub-par digital recordings!!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 13, 2009

@shammy ,can you post the link?

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

dmichael, the booing, was just tabloid s**t, I didn't hear it whan I listened to the videos.

Posted by dmichael on June 13, 2009

reinder,

what are w?e all now music critiques..... garland missed notes, streisand missed them liza bette page misses notes and sorry but barbra said it best you have to ACT the songs!!! place emotion into it and the list is endless........ paul this site is getting out of control!!!!! susan has been performing for TWO MONTHS!!!!

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Tommy, no doubt she is a superstar and a true lady, just look at her stage presence! Thank you all you've been doing for us.

Posted by delly on June 13, 2009

I think Ethel Merman had a great, powerful voice. She was so exuberant. Didn't really need a microphone. lol

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

UR WELCOME, Casey'smom.....MY PLEASURE FOR SURE!!:)

Posted by PhyllisIA on June 13, 2009

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Paige#Personal_life

Go to the above link if you want to learn about Elaine Paige. I found it very impressive, and also touching. Another warm open woman (single) who can be abused by the press.

Posted by pottedferne on June 13, 2009

awe LucyB thats awesome...those kids are enjoying their win and the money that went with it and they should be, but of course Susan has "bigger fish to fry". Its great that they enjoy the company of each other...who knows!!

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 13, 2009

I wonder if all of this screaming and hooting at performances isn't a result of what musical performances have degenerated into, particularly for the younger crowd. Much of what they go to concerts for is the hoopla and theatrics as well as the music. (If you can call what many of them listen to "music.") They expect noise and flashing lights,---even pyrotechnics. So many of them don't think about going to a concert and simply listening to the music. They go for the noise and action, too. Once Susan finds "her audience," after this BGT thing is finally over,---I think we'll be seeing less and less of this rowdy stuff. At least I sure HOPE so!

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Patriciasart, ditto!

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Tommy hon, I wish I could clone you, the world needs more people like you. Love ya to death with all DUE respect.

Posted by Greenockguy on June 13, 2009

TXNoelle will surely be missed on this fansite. She was always so positive. Truly a genuine fan and I for one miss her feedback.

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

WHAT IAM SAYING IS THAT THE TABLOIDS IS REPEATING OLD NEWS....

IF YOU WANT A YOUTUBE OF ELAINE PAIGE AND DONNY OSMOND inviting SUSAN for duets .... go to YOUTUBE and type in SUSAN and ELAINE and SUSAN and DoNNIE OSMOND.. and you CAN HAVE BOTH INTERVIEWS. DONNIE OSMOND is SUSAN's IDOL SINCE A YOUTH, and SUSAN ACCEPTED THE DUET WITH DONNIE OSMOND.

Patricasart, I never heard of Elaine, Piers or Amanda or BGT until Brian Williams on his NBC nightly newscast stated there is a new sensation named SUSAN BOYLE. I don't think those of us in America knew much about anyone until SUSAN introduced them to the world. They all owe SUSAN.. BIG TIME !! LOL !

Posted by Marie-Fan Forever Canada on June 13, 2009

Have fun Susan !!! enjoy it all !!!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 13, 2009

A quick re-post of the post I left on the previous blog earlier about the DVD download of the 2 Birmingham performance clips in case anyone missed it:

DVD of Birmingham performances now available:

As promised, I have created an ISO (disc image) file of a DVD of Susan's Birmingham performances. This ISO file is hosted on a file hosting site. You may need to download an ISO to DVD 'image burner', but I have included details of that too. The ISO image will create an NTSC (US compatible) DVD that you can then take away and play like any other DVD on your TV. I have had to do a lot of compressing to get an ISO file that is easily downloadable, but the overall quality is still very good. Here's what you need to do to create your DVD:

1. Go get the ISO file from: http://www.filefactory.com/file/ag6h489/n/SUSANDVD1_zip (choose the 'free download' option - don't use 'premium' because it will cost. There is a 30 second delay before the download link will show for adverts to display). BEWARE: this file is 151Mb!

2. Save it somewhere on your machine, and then unZIP the file, which will create SUSANDVD1.ISO

3. If you have your own ISO to DVD burner software (most versions of Nero, Roxio, Cyberlink should have this feature) then you can now use that to create your DVD from the ISO file

4. If you need an ISO to DVD burner (for free) then I would recommend ImgBurn: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/ImgBurn/1128426215/1 (Just click the blue 'Download' button, then save the .exe file, then run it to install)

5. To create your DVD with ImgBurn: Insert a blank DVD, run ImgBurn, Select 'Write Image File to Disc' option, click the folder image next to where it says 'Please select a file...' then browse to the SUSANDVD1.ISO file, then click the image at the bottom of the screen (with the green triangle in the middle of 2 pictures of a disc) to start creating the DVD. Let it do its stuff - it will tell you when it's done. (You may want to untick the 'Verify' tick box if you want your disc to be ready quickly).

6. Eject the disc, take it to your home DVD player and play it!

This should all work as I've described. If it doesn't, check you've followed the instructions properly.

If this all works out OK for everyone, I will look at doing some more from the other performances.

Posted by BethInTheUSA on June 13, 2009

Posted on youtube from Sheffield; this person says that the time Susan stopped she had started to cry (not flubbing the words as was previously thought). That explains why in the one video, the man says, "Aaahhh" and the crowd cheers her on and encourages her.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hGXRdLfC8w

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

@dmichael - You are so right. As I said in my post, I have been at work all day and was just asking about what I read here..(shows the power to spread whatever we "hear", kind of like the tabloids, huh) Then I watched the clips on youtube (even the sideways one) and there aren't any boos. I really don't care anyway because she is an angel, a hero, divine to me - as well as an ordinary person - I don't care what she sings. She opens her mouth, I listen!

Posted by outtawestie on June 13, 2009

@WAMcKinley I wouldn't be so quick to criticise the young fans in the audience. Afterall they are the ones with the camera phones and the know how to upload the clips onto YouTube :)

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

Greenockguy, I agree with you about TXNoelle. I am glad her and I are friends and keep in touch ever day. She is a good friend and has a very delightful way about her and a wonderful bubbling personality. :)

Posted by YourAwesome on June 13, 2009

WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Better late than never!!! It's just me chiming in!! I loved listening to the audience cheer Susan on....WHAT ENERGY!!

SENSATIONALY SUSAN SHINES!! SING SUSAN SING!!!

SUSAWIGGLE!!! SUSAWIGGLE!! :) THE WORLD LOVES YOU SUSAN!! HUGS from Michigan-USA

Posted by MisTia on June 13, 2009

Has anyone heard anything at all from the tonight's show? It's very odd; there were reports about the afternoon one but nothing about the second one. I even ended up going to the BGT site to see if we hadn't mixed up the dates, but there was a second one. Odd indeed.

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

Thanks for reposting the info DJG-Scotland - you did alot of work for us and I, personally, appreciate it.

Posted by ML on June 13, 2009

@Greenockguy, TXNoelle is visiting with her daughter and moving. She'll be back. You know how consuming a move is. She'll be back before you know it.

I think Susan sang better today, even with the slight flub. She covered that and was back on track like the true professional she is. This woman was born to perform. Her voice and presence were astounding.

OMG, this is just so exciting, watching Susan achieve her goal she waited so long for. And to think, this is just the beginning.

Posted by 281165 on June 13, 2009

@drmichael: No, my point is that you have composers who can only compose and let others do their composing. You also have performers like Susan who in a state of mind add to a song, like she did with her shoulders in the final of BGT. Some people who have music in their genes can make a song, even a very old song their song. Composers cannot. They insist mathematics in notes. That is what I was trying to express. I have the feeling that Susan wants to sing all songs in her own way by the heart and not by the mathematical order of notes. I believe she has it in her to rock even composers who only think mathematically in notes and melodies. I have the feeling that Susan, singing for decades now is ahead of composers in a way expressing that songs should be sung differently than the composers wanted it, because she is no notes mathematically professor, but she sings with emotions and with her heart. Susan is a naturally giftes woman like Vangelis is when he started to play the piano when he was four years old without reading notes. Whenever a composer comes to make Susan sing new songs, the composer better listens to Susan than vise versa.

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 13, 2009

Howdy Pards,

Well, I've watched a lotta videos of Susan's performance this afternoon in Sheffield and I'll tell ya I sure didn't hear any booin' anywhere at anytime. In fact I am so confident that those media fellers got it wrong again that I'd bet my horse there just weren't no booin' at all! You see, some of these media fellers wouldn't know a booo from a whooooowhoooo...they just don't get out much. And sayin' Susan was boo'd at her performance sounds more shocking than Susan was ADORED at her triumphant performance in Sheffield. Anybody watching this video would be hard pressed to hear a boo if they wanted to...because there just weren't none! Period.

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 13, 2009

Probably more work tomorrow when I will hopefully start work on DVD 2 which will probably be her early performances.

Posted by pottedferne on June 13, 2009

TXNoelle kept us going in the beginning when news of Susan was scarce as hens teeth and we had to amuse ourselves. She is missed!!!

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

@patriciasart - did you see this "Susan Boyle did the two songs she did in the show but afew lines into the first song she began to cry but with support from the audience she was singing again straight away . . . " - this was in the description of the video - obviously taken by someone who was there (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hGXRdLfC8w ) kind of substantiates your thoughts.

Posted by CelticAces on June 13, 2009

annyone heard from Chenando? Haven't seen a video from him for awhile

Posted by fumingjane on June 13, 2009

this is probably old news, but EW(popwatch) has an article from yesterday.

Jane.

Posted by dmichael on June 13, 2009

inspired ,

thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!! a fan club is supposed to show support!!!!!!!!!11 being in the psych and sociology profession susan has been through enough. for her to discover her own fan site people are critiqueing her hitting notes and repaeting booing stories !! they do not belong on here and i agree just watch and listen to the video clips.

Posted by Bobber2 on June 13, 2009

For the record...[as if my record matters] I can't figure out for the life of me after listening to the various new clips that people think they hear booing....I really don't hear any such thing. Again I think an odd person on here is just imagining this.

Posted by BethInTheUSA on June 13, 2009

Wild Ol' Dan: I agree, after listening to two recordings of the Sheffield performance, by people sitting in different areas, I couldn't hear any booing either. I was touched beyond words at the comment by carr59876 (youtube ID)that Susan had begun to cry and the crowd supported her and urged her on.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

:) AMEN, Wild Ol' Dan!!! God loveya!!

Posted by fumingjane on June 13, 2009

Inspired: On the Youtube vid, someone who was actually at the performance this afternoon said she forgot the words(!). So who knows what really happened. Jane.

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

dmichael - and thank you for pointing that out to me and everyone else - especially when a set of posts is this long AND the press has reported something - one thought/"idea" keeps getting perpetuated from post to post - but you know we are all fans despite our shortcomings otherwise we wouldn't scroll through all these posts..that shows devotion..LOL

Posted by Lovin' Every Minute! on June 13, 2009

Looks like she gets a little flustered @ 2:10, then recovers with grace. BFD.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

@BethinTheUSA....I think if she was crying, it was because she is feeling the love from her fans...and it probably overwhelmed her....seeing her dream coming true, and singing to make the world happy...:)

Posted by Donna T on June 13, 2009

I think the cheering and yelling is great! The fans are not just there to hear Susan, afterall we all know the songs already, they are there to support Susan. After this show, the future concerts of Susan will be listened to, with new songs. If I were there, I would be cheering too!

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

YourAwesome,

Glad you WHOOOOOOOOOOOING on here !! LOL !!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 13, 2009

here's my online scrapbook of favorite Susan pix:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/susanboylescrapbook/show/

Posted by Donna T on June 13, 2009

Does anyone know if Susan is required to wear the same costume every night?

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

:) <----- Thankful for our CHEERLEADER, YourAwesome....go girl!!! WOOOOOHOOOOOO!! :)

Posted by Ruth F on June 13, 2009

I just hope that dear Susan is beginning to realize that the affection of the crowds is incompatible with her being "worthless," to use her word.

Viva, Susan!

Posted by rrvngPlano on June 13, 2009

The only boo'g I heard was on the clip they were showing prior to her performance (i.e. the now old clip of Piers during the final saying she should win)....everything during her performance was a whoo, hoo!

Posted by BethInTheUSA on June 13, 2009

TommyUSA: yes, I'm sure the reality of it all must have overwhelmed her for a brief moment. How awesome for Susan!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 13, 2009

Folks, Sheffield is 'red neck' country! I know because I worked there for 7 years up until last year. It's a strictly blue collar city, with little tolerance for anything artistic. It wouldn't surprise me at all if some of the audience had booed. The truth is, most of the Sheffield audience were probably there just to see Stavros Flatley, which is much more the sort of thing the good folks of Sheffield would be in to!

Posted by MisTia on June 13, 2009

@dmichael - being a fan doesn't mean blindly adoring her. Susan is a woman with immense potential when it comes to her singing ability but she has not yet reached the level of those truly great professional singers. She will, I am sure; even now, in these new performances it is obvious she is much more polished, much more professional. This just means she is working on her singing, as she should be. There is nothing wrong with pointing out, nicely of course, that she does need improvement in some areas, I am pretty sure she would tell you the same thing.

There is no betterment if you lull yourself into believing that you are perfect; there is no betterment if people around you lie to you and say you are perfect. We all like Susan very much here and thus want her to be the best she can be. The only way to do that, is to be objective when it comes to her singing. She is great already, think just how great she will truly be with more practice and work :)

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

ML.....TXNoelle 's vacation is over. We email each other every day. TXNoelle told me that she isn't coming back to the fan club.

Posted by pottedferne on June 13, 2009

@DJG..I wondered about that very thing....not knowing the demographics of the UK... we all have them.....thnx

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

I'm sure she will continue to love and support Susan, nonetheless.....:)

Posted by Donna T on June 13, 2009

I am sure Susan has a voice coach that she consults after every show. I'm sure Susan has an aray of vocal experts to help her. For Susan herself, I really think that she is experminting with what works and what doesn't work and is have FUN doing it.

Posted by outtawestie on June 13, 2009

@DonnaT re Susan's stage clothes. Generally on a tour an artist would wear the same clothes for each performance - um, the clothes do get laundered after each use!

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 13, 2009

Howdy Pards,

Near as I can tell these "booin'" stories all come out of one person...Kate Foster. Now, truth is, I haven't got a clue who she is or how she got her job or nuthin'. Shucks, only thing I know about her is she has an obvious hearin' problem...maybe it would be a good idea to review the tapes just one more time...

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 13, 2009

I agree BethintheUSA - she must be feeling the love. Maybe she thought last night was a one time thing but then to be immediately surrounded by love again today - maybe (I hope) it's really starting to sink in. She's probably still shocked that everyone loves her even though she didn't place first in the contest. After all the weeks of fame she still wasn't sure she'd do well. That's her humble nature - another part of what we all love. I also agree with you MisTia. We all love and adore her!

Posted by 281165 on June 13, 2009

Okidoki: TXNoelle cannot be missed here. Send her private messages hat she is very missed on this site!

Posted by david on June 13, 2009

Hey TommyUSA who do I have to know to get invited into your sites chat room?

Posted by pottedferne on June 13, 2009

one last comment on the booin' as with the tree that fell in the forest "if we didn't hear it, it didn't happen"!

Posted by aliz on June 13, 2009

281165, I may shorten your numbers to 281. I can remember that better. Alhough I remember your ther nam.I know your picture by your other name. Let me get to the point . I have never really met a nasgelis fan sisnce my college days. I love the music they make. You are right susan has a god given talent. She its those note from her talents, not necessarily from studying music. It really comes through when watching her, but i recall a viewer listening to the tv when she heard susan and had to turn around to see who was singing so splendedly.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

@david.....everyone here is invited, my friend...I am going to msg you here and give you the instructions... check your email......

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 13, 2009

Since the audio/videos we're getting from these tour performances are made with phones,---I would think the sound wouldn't bee too accurate and would pick up best what's coming from the amplifiers and from the area immediately around the recording device (phone). If someone up closer to the stage or any distance from the recording phone decided to boo, woo, ---or coo,---it's unlikely the phone would pick that up. All I'm saying is that it would be extremely difficult for anyone, other than someone who was actually at the performance, to tell what all the audience members were doing.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 13, 2009

http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/latestnews/Jeers-and-cheers-at-Susan.5364022.jp

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

@DJGScotland, without totally generalizing....I agree with your comments....it's much like Middlesbrough where I am from in the N.E. of England. My mom will LOVE Susan because my mom loves Broadway etc. evening being brought up totally 'working class'. WE were encouraged to become educated in all areas. Some of the people I grew up with , not so....

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

I mean EVEN being ......

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 13, 2009

http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2009/06/13/Susan-Boyle-shines-at-Got-Talent-event/UPI-56151244920052/

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

@Bobber2 EVERYONE's 'record' matters here...:)

Posted by monkeybag on June 13, 2009

I Love to listen to her BEAUTIFUL voice and watch her on stage!! Maybe it's common to wear the same dress, for each performance, while on tour, but I do wish that she would wear something different. She really does look beautiful in every way, I just hate to hear people find something "ugly" to say and I have been reading and hearing people make comments about wearing the same dress again and again! She is so VERY talented beyond belief!!

Posted by Bobber2 on June 13, 2009

Look folks please...lets have some perspective about these things about an odd booer assuming there was one or a few....we do know the crowds overwhelmingly supported Susan clapping her on encouraging her.....and again I repeat they did this overwhelmingly....how many were in this particular venue I believe the number was 5000 ? Do you realize you can have 5-10 people out of 5000 doing some ridiculous immaturing booing and some will walk away saying the crowd was booing ? But were they really when you keep it in perspective ? O course not ! Lets not make light of the good people of this town of Sheffield...they were overwhelmingly in support of Susan and demonstrated it clearly....out of a crowd of around 5000 you're always going to have a few nuts that need their heads examined. :-)

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

@Sarapoo. I am going to UK in August to visit family and friends and have asked my daughter, who is coming(going) with me...to be sure to pack her laptop. I want to show my mom what she will surely have been missing....She saw Susan on the BGT show....but is not following her now. Mom can't read very well (following a major stroke many years ago), but....I am sure she will love to see more of Susan. I aim to buy mom the C.D. when it comes out. Hope she can figure out that darned new technology, C.D. player thing by now...:) Just joking mom, Paul (my brother - coincidence!!) can help her out.

Posted by david on June 13, 2009

Ther just might be a way to eliminate all the cheering from the audience so that we can hear Susan sing with crystal clear clarity and without even a whimper from the crowd of fans.

I am writing to BGT and requesting they add just one additional show at a monestery located in Britain that I've found out completely adore Susan. If the LIVE tour performs there as an added venue then we can finally hear Susan sing without all the loud background noise and fans screaming with excitement.

I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from them. Unfortunately then some of us won't have anything to write about in the blog after the show having to do with fan reaction.

Posted by Joan M - for Susan on June 13, 2009

evening all- 6pm in California USA @JOhnV8- I loved your poem. Can we have a link now for all the poetry, and also that Sims video (probably already on video area here)

now to read the rest of posts.

Love to Susan and all her fans,

Joan

Posted by MisTia on June 13, 2009

Ah, something at last!

From a blog:

"Congratulations to Susan Boyle on successfully performing in the Britain's Got Talent tour this evening for the second time. She received a standing ovation this evening. This is quite a lady."

Wonderful, am thrilled for her. Can go get some sleep happy now :)

Posted by delly on June 13, 2009

mdillow, I think you are wrong that no one here knew who Elaine Paige was before Susan said her name. Many of us have watched the Broadway shows "Cats" and "Les Mesirables" and knew Elaine Paige years ago. She has been a big star forever. Americans also know Piers Morgan as he is one of the judges on America's Got Talent. I agree that Amanda Holden is not as well known. I take it you aren't a Broadway musicals fan. A great many of us Americans are.

Posted by david on June 13, 2009

the monestery has 1500 monks living there who have made a vow of silence.

Posted by Lovin' Every Minute! on June 13, 2009

What booing? Even if some joker was booing - as against the thousands, millions, who are cheering? How insignificant. As Honest Abe said, you can't please all of the people all of the time. I have a colorful expression with regard to those few renegades, but I'll spare you, this is a family production.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Reinder, I would pop into the chatroom of Tommy's for this, but there wasn't anyone there before. You are all here...Please can you tell me, again, the name of the group you collected 'music' from - I think it began with a V. Not taking away from the chat about Susan, but you were talking about something to do with copyright, which someone had questioned regarding the video clips of our lovely Susan that we are receiving, and even about my 'little' Susan doll, whose arrival I am anxiously waiting for. I'm certain the real Susan won't begrudge me this wonderful gift.....

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 13, 2009

It would be GREAT to hear Susan sing w/o crowd response. I don't think anyone here enjoys reporting negative crowd reaction. But to deny any exists doesn't help Susan any. If negatives happen, we should know about it so that we can counter them with positives.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

@David, will Neil Diamond be at this monestary? I betya he'll be there.....singing his song.....David, you are just TOO much.:)

Posted by Joan M - for Susan on June 13, 2009

@DJG-Scotland- many thanks. Does that mean I must go buy an mp3 player? I just have this old computer. Actually, I don't really know what an mp3 player is. All right you young-uns...you can laugh, but not boo.

Joan

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

@JohnV78, well done. I am a Yorkshire lass over here in Canada.

Posted by mary1001 on June 13, 2009

found a good site with a long story on her tour preformances and alot of pictures went to susan boyle tours was in mail online (daily Mail) said she could earn up to 8000 pounds per performance and the coperate client could pay as much as 100,000 hope she gets it her and pebbles deserve all they can make love her

Posted by Bubblegum on June 13, 2009

I've been a fan of Susan since April 15 when I first heard about her on the radio. Soon after that I found this fan site and have been lurking ever since. I finally decided to join when I saw 'dmichael' misinterpret the excellent post by '281165' who was defending Susans style of singing. I'm also a fan of Vangelis from way back. :-)

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Reinder - is it Vangelis - a solo performer who you mentioned just now?

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Wild Ol'Dan and DGJ-Scotland, you crack me up, you so get it. :)

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 13, 2009

Remember this is the BGT tour. People come to see thier favorites .It will all change after the cd is out and she does shows just for herself.The people coming will be her fans to see only her. I think the BGT show to a certain extent draw the tabloid mentality crown. Personally I have never watched BGT but I watched it to see Susan. Once she is free from that show she can really blossom and move in a different direction. And then she will be seen in a different light I am sure. Up there with Elaine Paige. Once she sells millions of Cd's she'll get the recognitions she deserves and she'll shut the mouths of the tabloid hyena's once and for all!

Posted by Lee-Ann C on June 13, 2009

Thank you MisTia for answering my question.Appreciate that you got back to me. I only know how to import CD's to my ipod from itunes. "I know nothing" more about the silly thing.But I'll call my nephew and see if he can help me figure out..thanks..Lee Ann

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

@VoraciousViolinist, can we call you VV...some of us make many typos....I just did in your name and had to go back to correct it. If VV isn't OK then....I'll type extra carefully. Loved your comments. It's great to hear from people who have actually exprienced being on stage. I have only ever been on stage after age 40, not professionally, but dancing and singing (in a Musical Hall show - so in a group where I couldn't be hear really, most of the time I would lip sync). I admire Susan and many others, so much for their talents. I am popping back to watch a Victor Borge special on PBS out of Buffalo and Toronto. Another great talent.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

couldn't be HEAR, I meant to say

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

@281165.....you have mail

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

There I go again, couldn't be HEARD, I really meant to type.

Posted by jayhawk fan on June 13, 2009

Mdillow31...would you please tell TXNoelle from me to PLEASE come back and that we all do miss her. She was supposed to be getting that new pix of herself ready to post! Really, she was always very nice to me and added so much to this site. Has anyone seen anything about tonight'show? And does anyone know how many of these videos most computers will take...my husband says I'm using up all my space with videos but I can't help myself.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

281165, I am guessing here, that's your birthdate??? I have it memorized now...whatever the numbers mean:)

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Yeah, Patriciasart, once she feels comfortable and confident she'll deal with the trash paparazzi, she has character and won't let them walk all over her. Susan, contrary to what the tabloids want to think can hold her own, she has done it all her life, God bless her.

Posted by delly on June 13, 2009

Ammo, Vangelis is a composer. He has composed music for many movies, one being the famous "Chariots of Fire". I love that music. You should Google him and read all of his accomplishments. One can learn a great deal by researching new things. I am always researching something. lol

Posted by Fran M. on June 13, 2009

Mis Tia, thank you for that blog message you read somewhere that Susan's second performance tonight was great. That is wonderful news.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Wow, I feel so ignorant...thanks delly. I do google a lot and learn a lot. I am into crosswords big time, New York Times even, and this means lots of googling and lots of new knowledge. There is so much to do and so little time....:)

Posted by Yorkie on June 13, 2009

Reply to 281165. It's not possible. It's fully seated and all seats prebooked. Also a video link I was unable to submit. http://itn.co.uk/364e3dbabcd9730b41c061852b243db1.html

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

As a teacher my students expect me to have ALL the answers and I have always told them that teachers don't know EVERYTHING. This always shocks them...(younger kids of course - older ones don't thing we know ANYTHING lol). But I always tell them that I am there(here) to show them how to find out...NO ONE knows everything. Maybe I burst the bubble of the little ones...sad to say but it's true. I have learned SO MUCH about the computer since SUSAN BOYLE came to us....It is absolutely amazing. I love it all.

Posted by Joan M - for Susan on June 13, 2009

@patriciasart--WOW thanks for that slide show of Susan Photos. That is a work of love and work of art!

Joan

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

'Don't THINK we know....

Posted by outtawestie on June 13, 2009

@Lee-AnnC re itunes. I downloaded the MP3 files that DJG-Scotland [thank you!] provided the link to early on in this thread. Because itunes is my default music player [I have a Mac laptop] the files automatically transferred to itunes and I've now loaded them onto my ipod.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Gotta go back to watch another amazingly talented person, Victor Borge. Old shows....Can't wait to be watching Susan on t.v.....just can't wait...

Posted by A Genie on June 13, 2009

Please ask TXNoelle to come back as she has time. Thanks, Reinder, for asking about her.

Now, don't we have 21 more days of the tour? Somehow, the mental image of Susan dancing with the Diversity cracks me up. Loved the article when one of them said she could be a back up for them. Again, I have to thank all the tech in-the-know people. I used to be, but it has grown beyond me. So, when I have time, and can work with some of these downloads, I might be asking for you to repeat again. For now, I'm trying to copy and save your instructions. Thanks Y'All.

Posted by MJ from USA on June 13, 2009

Susan's voice gets crispier and crispier with every tour! AMAZING! i keep getting goosebumps!

Posted by delly on June 13, 2009

ammo, I love Victor Borge. Haven't seen anything of his in years. He was a funny, funny guy.

Posted by Fran M. on June 13, 2009

This nice article has a fantastic photo of Susan from opening night in Birmingham. I don't know if this is a tabloid or not, but it's very nice. Maybe you've all seen the photo before, but I haven't:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/06/14/sue-boyle-s-first-night-performance-the-verdict-115875-21438422/

Posted by MJ from USA on June 13, 2009

@ DJG .... some in the audience booed at the Sheffield showing? I didn't hear it from the video. at least i probably thought the booing was a cheering.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

@ammo......any word as to when little Susan will be arriving at your home?..:)

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 13, 2009

All I really remember about Victor Borge was his falling off of piano benches---and slapstick like that. Did he do any other stuff??

Posted by Maria Jean on June 13, 2009

What a transformation Susan has gone through in less than 3 months, from looking 68 years old in her audition to 38 years old in her performances this weekend. I just hope she doesn’t try to become over dramatic in her presentation. I personally didn’t care for Elaine Paige’s video of Memories, not her voice but her exaggerated acting. We all fell in love with Susan’s beautiful, powerful, expressive voice. Some of the great female singers from Rosemary Clooney to Renee Fleming concentrated on their singing not acting. In certainly in Susan’s earlier videos she did this. I wonder if her lapse of words during this weekend when singing Memories was because she was focusing on her hand movements. I find them distracting from the song. I just want to hear her voice.

Posted by Fran M. on June 13, 2009

Oh, dummy me, the photo I was raving about in the "Mirror" review is sitting on this website in the "pictures" section, so just ignore me.

Posted by delly on June 13, 2009

All of Victor Borge's stuff was hilarious. He did lots more than just fall off piano benches. He did some hilarious skits. I wish we could still watch him. He was a genius at comedy.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Victor Borge not only did hilarious skits he was very witty.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

A Genie, you've got mail.

Posted by delly on June 13, 2009

I had forgotten during the last post, but remember the skit he did where he read a story and would do the punctuation marks with funny sounds. Every one would be rolling in the isles. It was absolutely hilarious. Did you remember that he was Danish

Posted by katladyd on June 13, 2009

Susan's voice sends shivers up my spine every time I hear it. The only other singer, male of female, who has ever done that was the late Patsy Cline. Patsy owned a one-of-a-kind voice, just like Susan, that can never be replicated. They don't sound anything alike, but both are superior singers in my book. I just love Susan and am so happy for her!!!

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 13, 2009

Anything more from Manchester?? I want to see some pics. Guess I'll go check out Google and some of the news sites.

Posted by IrishLatte on June 13, 2009

Victor Borge was also a very, very skilled classical pianist. He introduced many people to classical music through comedy.

Posted by Maria Jean on June 13, 2009

Thanks,patriciasart for the great online scrapbook of favorite Susan pix:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/susanboylescrapbook/show/

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Yes IrishLatte, aboltely right, he mastered the paino and added brilliant humour along the way. Like Susan, he made it look easy because he loved it. He, like Susan did it out of love of music. Money, fame, etc. just side effects.

Posted by delly on June 13, 2009

That he was IrishLatte. Did you know that he was a prodigy when he was a very small child?

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

TO ALL THAT MISS.... TXNOELLE, I WILL TELL HER YOU ALL MISS HER .. AND ALREADY HAVE DONE SO ABOUT AN HOUR AGO.

SHE MISSES A LOT ON HERE TOO BUT I DON'T tHINK SHE WANTS TO BE SWAMPED WITH EMAILS. MAYBE LATER SHE MIGHT CHANGE HER MIND. I DON"T KNOW FOR SURE bUT RIGHT NOW SHE HAS A LOT GOING ON.

MARIANNE

Posted by delly on June 13, 2009

I must say good night to all of you fine folks. Got some rehearsing to do as I'm doing a solo at chruch tomorrow. After 55 years of doing this, I still get butterflies in my tummy. I've heard some older folks say that's good. It means you are still humble enough to know who you are singing for and about. Goodnight.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

mdillow, love ya buddy but can you keep it in lower case. Upper case reads like yelling.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

@Tommy, no Tommy - but Paul said that he is 'tracking Susan' from door to door....probably take a couple of days. You KNOW I'll let you all know when she DOES arrive, coz I'll be changing my profile pic. to include little Susan. Mind you, I will have to wear something red....so I can find myself quickly on the blog and not repeat myself too often...as I am prone to do...:) prone to do:) did I say prone to do:) ?

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Where did Voracious Violinist go?

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 13, 2009

'Night, delly. Hope all goes well tomorrow. You're certainly in good company with that butterflies thing! Extremely good company, actually!---------(c:

Posted by Fran M. on June 13, 2009

I find the quality of this YouTube video to be better than some of the others. I'd imagine this is from Friday night's show, but I didn't notice the lovely humming at the end of "Dream" in previous videos of Friday's performance, maybe because there's less fan screaming in this one:

http://www.examiner.com/x-2108-Love-and-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d13-As-with-the-ups-and-downs-of-love-Susan-Boyle-singing-triumphantly

Posted by IrishLatte on June 13, 2009

I had forgotten that about Borge, Delly. I got caught up watching a few Utubes of him. He was brilliant.

I have a feeling we won't be hearing much on Susan again until tomorrow's performance. The press was milling about waiting to see if she would perform. Now that she has, and has SHUT THEM UP, and proven herself to be a real star, they will probably move on unless something happens. We might have to look for local papers for any news. And hopefully new uploads.

I'd like to see her wear her 2nd dress a few times, the bronze one. That was beautiful too.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Ooh...david is asking about the chat room. I'll go and see if he got Tommy's message. See if he is there (assuming david IS a he)...:)

Posted by jayhawk fan on June 13, 2009

Still no video's from tonight?

Posted by entropydecides on June 13, 2009

I'm so envious of all who are able to attend. True, the shouting makes the performance hard to enjoy, but if I were there I would be breathless with shouting. I agree with Micheal, it seemed to me that she was intentionally trying to break away from the expected. I believe this not because I believe her to be perfect but because she has the confidence and ability to do so, and because that's what a professional does! Her performances are intoxicating; I am sad to be so far away, a bit like watching others open Christmas presents. I celebrate with in those in attendance, but standing on the sidelines puts me "sigh" mode.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Aww! Love it here. Popped into Tommy's chat room but am all aone again. Gotta 'skip to the loo'...bye for now.

Posted by bbirdydo on June 13, 2009

TommyUSA - I go into your chatroom, but I am the only that shows up. Have I done something incorrect?

Posted by gardenator on June 13, 2009

That Susan lady sure can sing !!! No boos that I could hear. And if there were, Susan can take it in stride along with all the love she is being shown. Patricasart, I am with you on the 'spinster' thing. Does anyone call Simon Cowell a spinster? He's never been married either. DonnaT, I agree about the cheering fans. It is called audience participation. Makes for that live concert excitement. The young ones have supported Susan Boyle from the time she sang her first song at the audition, so let them enjoy themselves. When does Susan go to Scotland? That should be a gas.

Mdillow~ Thanks for the update on TxNoelle. I miss talkin' patois wit' dat girl. She no love us no mo'? katladyd ~ Yeah you rite. Susan Boyle is one of a kind, as were Patsy Cline, Mahalia Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald. Would like Susan to pick songs out of all those ladies' songbooks.

Posted by gardenator on June 13, 2009

And TommyUSA ~ Thanks for the videos ! Kudos to the Louisiana Boy !

Posted by Lee-Ann C on June 13, 2009

@DJG-Scotland. Sorry, but I didn't see your reply to me until just now. Thank You so much for the information. I'll try and see if I can do it. I listen to my ipod and watch movies on it at work and would love to be able to listen/watch Susan as I work. She has touched so many lives and I wonder if she has any idea yet how many she has touched. I'm really in awe of her. Thanx again..

Posted by songbirdwatcher on June 13, 2009

I just wish Susan would sing cry me a river!

Posted by susanwin on June 13, 2009

Thank you SO much TommyUSA, for the marvelous video of our darling Susan's live performance! It is incredible, she is phenomenal, and her voice sounds marvelous, powerful,inspired! And of course,there are only rapturous cheers of the adoring crowd - these are definitely, hollers of absolute, complete adoration and rapture!!

As a professional musician in the field of classical music, I understand, how difficult it is for a singer to sing under the accompanement of the loudest hollering,and with those flash-lights all in her face, even if it is all cheering.The fact, that our Susan could do it SO brilliantly, shows, that she is a real professional! I can't wait till Susan sings with a symphony orchestra,without those distracting noises in the background!

Susan, darling, we adore you, and are so proud of you, God bless and keep you always!

Some words to 281165: as a classical musician - a composer and pianist, I strongly object to your attempt to compliment Susan's singing by comparing it to classical composers' method of composing, and trying to belittle the composers(all of them,including the greatest, all of them - people, who are able to write down on paper the music, that God sends to them,in order to provide the performers with the music they can play and sing). While I love and admire Susan's singing not less than you, and one of the things I admire the most, is that she does sing from the heart, it doesn't mean, that you should describe all classical composers as doing something unemotionally, mathematically only, without any heart! It is actually, outrageous, that you, with such arrogance, proclaim, that composers (all of them, with some exception of Vangelis) are inferior to a singer, no matter, how excellent. Who are you, that you allow yourself such comments? Are you a great composer? Performer? I doubt greatly, that any professional musician of talent would allow himself/herself to make such a comparison, such comments, as you did!

We can admire Susan's singing without trying to disparage and belittle other musicians - be it performers or composers.And better not to compare at all - the work of a composer is drastically different from that of a performer, and other talented performers have their own strength.Susan doesn't need SUCH vindication as yours - the whole world admires and loves her,and there is no need to resort to disparaging for somebody else remarks on order to compliment Susan.

All the best to everybody,

susanwin

Posted by IrishLatte on June 13, 2009

There are so many songs I would love to hear Susan sing, but even more thrilling for me would be to have some original songs written for her. A.L. Webber, are you listening?

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

@bbirdydo.... there is not always someone there, unless you invite someone to meet you there...just pass the info on to them with the instructions...the room is always open.

Posted by gardenator on June 13, 2009

That's quite a record Delly...55 years of singing ! Keep on keepin' on !

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Gardenator, you're right she's a diva like the great ladies that you mentioned and would do a terrific job of singing her songs but she would have to buy the rights to sing them for profit, mucho dinero.

Apparently, Susan is also a songwriter, if that's true, or not (have a great songwriter create songs for her), she should have her own signature songs to be remembered by.

Posted by mdillow31 on June 13, 2009

A GENIE sent you mail

REINDER.. sending you email now.

Marianne

Posted by terijay on June 13, 2009

Jeer and Cheers? How can that be? get yourself over to Los Angeles or New York GIRLFRIEND. You will be well taken care of and no one will have one JEER- I love you. I am not a hater of the UK- in fact, i consider myself an anglophile- I nearly went to the Dramatic Arts in London when I was 17 ( long time ago!) but, i now dislike the UK for being mean to this seriously talented one of their OWN for GOD SAKE- and um Caseys mom, I am yelling

Posted by TommyUSA on June 13, 2009

Gonna mozy on over to tommyusa chatr and see if anyone is home.....see you all later.....Blessings, Tommy

Posted by sassyone on June 13, 2009

there is a good chance that this is one of the shows she's not participating in. That the shows she will miss could be on the dates that have two. Just throwing it out there.

Posted by bbirdydo on June 13, 2009

OK thanks and THANK YOU for all you do for this site

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Why are you yelling terijay?

Posted by terijay on June 13, 2009

Did she miss the show this evening Sassyone?

Posted by Lorias on June 13, 2009

First hand report from the birgingham show can be found:

http://indianasusanboylefan.blogspot.com/

Cool videos from the 2nd show.

Posted by apistodave on June 13, 2009

Nice file DJG! great sound

Posted by ponylady on June 13, 2009

@FranM - Many thanks for the much better video-So much quieter, and the panning of that incredible crowd going wild at the end was so much fun.

Posted by dmstennessee on June 13, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkEaZG8SECM

Just something to watch to hold you over till the next 'Susan' video appears. She looks like she is having a lot of fun here!

Posted by maigret on June 13, 2009

Susanwin Thank you for your comments about what I view as veiled criticisms under the guise of analysis. I also agree that comparisons and denigrations of other musicians and performers are not in Susan's best interests. She stands alone on her own artistry, not because we have to tear down everyone else.

Posted by Danny Ramone on June 13, 2009

Oh well! Nothing ever happens exactly the way you think it will. I am sure now though, that eveything I hoped for when I first saw her, will happen for Susan. I thought I might be crazy for thinking She'd be bigger than the Beatles. I'm glad to see so many comments that mention them lately. I guess for now though it's which cellphone takes the best video. Her Star continues to grow even when things go wrong. I won't really calm down till she goes platinum. Everyday I'm reassured when I see so many people tuning in and saying things here. She's a Star amoung Stars. I saw a comment that said when the Beatles landed at the airport in America it was big, but when Susan Boyle lands in America it will be bigger! I'd love to see that happen. It would be great if she had a hit single by then. Hey! Paul McCartney, if by chance your a fan too, and this message gets to you, why don't you write a song for her! That would be so beautiful!

Posted by gardenator on June 13, 2009

Casey'smom ~ Agreed. Susan has to have her own signature tune. Am sure it will be a great one. She can still draw on the great songstresses of the past for material...always room for a new interpretation of standards. This question may have been asked long ago, but not having been here long, how old is Casey and is the child a she or a he?

Posted by sassyone on June 13, 2009

terijay , my guess is as good as yours. I don't know, but she did say she wanted to conserve her voice for making the CD and she only wanted to do a handful of shows. We still don't know what shows she will miss. I'm just assuming she'll skip the evening shows if there's a matinee shows on the weekend. (all weekend shows have two shows per day)

Posted by pottedferne on June 13, 2009

two shows a day is almost grueling for someone suffering from exhaustion...hope they cut her some slack.......

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 13, 2009

Howdy Pards,

Still an amazing lack of information concerning the evening show in Sheffield...no stories, no video, nothing. One of our members did say that they read in a blog somewhere that Susan received another standing ovation...but I have not been able to find anything in the news and certainly no videos as of yet. Kinda strange.

Tomorrow there are two shows once again in Manchester at the Evening News Arena. Keep your eyes peeled folks for any information you can find.

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by A Genie on June 13, 2009

Good readings! Keep the spirits up. G'Night.

Posted by montrealer on June 13, 2009

hello fans, here's new from newsoftheworld.com FRAGILE Susan Boyle can stop claiming £130 a week in benefits - she's charging an astonishing £8,000 A MINUTE to perform live.

The Britain's Got Talent star is being booked by corporate clients for £100,000 per 12-minute set, the News of the World can reveal.

That's £8,333 a MINUTE. Or it's £140 a SECOND-£10 more than the £129.64 a WEEK the singer, dubbed the Hairy Angel, lives on.

there's more on that website. i'm so happy for susan.

Posted by Joan M - for Susan on June 13, 2009

Thanks everybody for posting news and videos. Our Susan is trueling rocking the audiences. Love all the comments in new of her standing ovations and wooing from fans as she sings. What fun. Her Dream is coming true right before our eyes.

Blessings to Susan and fans,

Joan

Posted by cicichi on June 13, 2009

I've enjoyed another day here at this wonderful site and before I turn in want to thank Tommyusa for the wonderful things he puts on this site for us. Also want to thank Wenvas for the world clock site~~it's now on my computer for easy reference. And there are too many to thank for all the youtube sites given. Look forward to spending time here tomorrow as we continue to watch Susan rock the world.

Posted by PIGGIE on June 13, 2009

I don't know what it is. I love music, I play music, I listen to alot of music, yet rarely do I experience the shivers that I do whenever I hear Susan sing. Doesn't seem to matter how many times I listen, I still get that shiver!! She certainly has that elusive X-factor, you can't really define it. In Simon Cowell's words...I just adore her!

Posted by ponylady on June 13, 2009

Hey can someone tell me if it is possible to attach an MSWORD Doc to a comment here?

Posted by Joan M - for Susan on June 13, 2009

@ponylady...maybe copy and paste. don't know about attaching a msword doc

Posted by MJ from USA on June 13, 2009

everytime Susan sings it gives me goosebumps. i dont know why that is since i love music, rock, dance, pop, alternative. so i'm with you all ... isn't her new look makes her 20 yrs younger from her Audition? amazing!

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Gardenator, LOL, The child, Casey is a little 8 lb. male toy poodle. In my eyes though he is my son.

Posted by PIGGIE on June 13, 2009

Oh My God. I just watched the video on the link Fran provided. I'm speechless. Susan's voice seems to have a new richness to it now, more color, more dimension. Although that audition tape will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart, compared to this it sounds like an amateur. I cannot believe how Susan has evolved in this short time.

Another thing I noticed on that video - during Memory you can hear someone shout "I love you Susan," then it seems to me after Memory there are a great many people shouting "Su-SAN" "Su-San" "Su-San" Did others hear that, or did I imagine it?

I am truly gobsmacked at the evolution of this lovely woman. (And I definitely need to find out the name of her hairdresser and book a flight to London pronto!)

Thank you all for posting all these wonderful links! And hats off to the Diversity kids who have been so very gracious about all of this. Loved the article where they said she was dancing with them and had "a bit of a groove going on." Too cute!!

Posted by PaulieDB on June 13, 2009

Just something I found whilst searching around the internet.. not sure if it has been put up before, surprisingly a brilliant article in all places The News Of The World....

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/scottish/anna_smith/346482/ANNA-SMITH-Susan-Boyle-Britains-Got-Talent.html

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Gardenator, agreed she can do other people's song GREAT. One of my best friends thought Susan was just an other of thosands of great amateur singers out here when he saw her on the national news, nothing to get excited about. He thought I was nuts when I was all excited about her and just shrugged me off (he's mega into music, has a music library in his house). Then I told him to go to Youtube and listen to her sing "Killing Me Softly". Well he woe me up the next morning (Sunday, day off want to sleep in...) at 6:00, and told me I watched the video of Susan seeing "killing Me Softly" SHE ACED IT and went on gushing (Although I"m grumpy, hate to be woken up by a phone call on the weekend) let him go on, he said she can't beat the great Roberta Flack but that was Roberta's signature song but Susan's unequaled as her second, no one has ever done such a great job.

Just wanted to share, a new Susanite was born....

Posted by Linda Sharon on June 13, 2009

What a rewarding few days to be able to see Susan sing again and on her new incredible path to world fame and fulfilling her dream and making so many happy by just hearing the sweet wonderful voice from a woman whose character has the same adjectives. Hope she sleeps well after each show and may God grant her lots of peace and sue-giggles. (I love it when she giggles).

Posted by pagepage on June 13, 2009

I love watching Susan's career begin with all of us fans wanting more. I just watched a video of Aretha Franklin do the "I dreamed a dream" song for the Clinton Inagural and she changed the last line. I think Susan could use it now. Instead of "Now life has killed the dream I dreamed" it was changed to "Life will not kill the dream I dreamed." Enjoy your new life, Susan.

Posted by Linda Sharon on June 13, 2009

Oh I discovered something - maybe I'm the last to know BUT - if you click the red button at the bottom with the # of people on this site then it takes you to a world map with stars of where these people are - well if you click again you get an even more interesting map and if you click on the stars again it tells you where - I think someone from Hawaii is even on now and AFRICA - our world famous Susan.

Posted by Fran M. on June 13, 2009

I'm glad I was able to provide that better video from Birmingham. I was not able to hear her humming at the end of "Dream" until I saw that video. Wasn't that humming at the end beautiful? I also liked the article that video was imbedded in, comparing Susan's determination at success to love and marriage -- that you don't give up on it -- you keep working at it.

Posted by PIGGIE on June 13, 2009

@PaulieDB: I did not see that before. Excellent article! Thank you!

Posted by Allikat on June 13, 2009

This may sound like a dumb question--but was this video actually made by a different person than the 90-degrees-sideways one was? Supposedly there are 'two' different ones out of this matinee performance from the Sheffield concert, but are captured from different vantage points in the audience. Just--curious. At times on this one all I can hear are the screams and 'whooo-hooos'. (If I'd have been there I'd have been whooo-hoooing right along with the loudest of them, just not WHILE Susan was singing! And I ain't no kid, either.)

Does anybody know if Susan sang at the Sheffield evening performance, and if so, is there any video of that? I've been able to find out zip concerning that program. Mostly I just want to know that Susan is doing all right. I can only hope that by now, given the audience responses to her first two perfornamcesw, she truly is beginning to 'feel the love' so many of us have developed for her.

Posted by Cassandra on June 13, 2009

I can't beleive how well her voice carries. It's so beautiful. I've never heard such a beautiful expressive voice.

Posted by PaulieDB on June 13, 2009

@ Piggie.. Your welcome, I thought it a very positive and appropriate article to post, it rather surprised me as the News Of The World is usually one of those awful tabloids... so I was shocked to say the least....

Posted by Danny Ramone on June 13, 2009

Thanks Fran M. I saw that. It was better especially getting both songs in.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

@susanwin I appreciate your comments to 281165 but as a classical musician etc. etc. I do feel that you should understand that 281165 is trying to explain to us 'mere mortals' in simple language, so that we can understand a little better...I don't think he was trying to play down your accomplishments. By the way - no profile on you on the site so we don't even know who you are :) no offence...

Posted by ponylady on June 13, 2009

Thanks Joan. This is a collage of photos all on one page showing the progression. Kind of neat. Would need to be a link for those interested only.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Read susanwin's comment again. Hmm! ??

Posted by Teascones on June 13, 2009

Many thanks for the videos and information; I appreciate this site because of the info., links, video, and especially the POSITIVE comments. BTW: The Susan Boyle "character doll" is still available for purchase (but due to the demand and the fact that they are made by the artist by hand, you have to wait until she can get them listed on her site, which she tries to do throughout the day); I ordered a doll via the website www.uneekdolldesigns.etsy.com Also, BTW, the only "news" I found about the Sheffield concert that is of very recent vintage is the BBC article that includes the statement:"She went on to receive a standing ovation when she sang at the matinee show in Sheffield on Saturday. The singer received a mixed reaction when she took to the stage at Sheffield's Hallam FM Arena, with some booing from the crowd. But despite faltering during her performance of Memory, she finished to rapturous applause." I do not undertand those who boo.

Posted by Joan M - for Susan on June 13, 2009

Just listened to Susan's demo of "Killing me Softly" again, and the tears just kept flowing. Husband came into room and wondered what I was crying about 'this time'. Just said, listening to Susan...so he went and listened to Susan sing "Killing me Softly" on his new computer, with speakers...and I followed, and listened again, and cried again. I have his very old computer with just a headset, as he never hooked up the speakers.

Then I said, I think I need to get a passport and go see Susan.

Love to all.

Joan

Posted by Joan M - for Susan on June 13, 2009

@ponylady- hope somebody, like Tommy, knows how to upload a MSWORD attachment. Maybe ask again tomorrow.

Joan

Posted by david on June 13, 2009

Hey Allikat.......UNSUESTAINBOYLE = The future long term ratings and popularity of the BGT gameshow without the ability to rely on the audience draw caused by singing SUEperstar Susan Boyle

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Wow david....you are thinking, thinking, thinking. Give us the address of the monestary so we can all be there dear....

Posted by PaulieDB on June 13, 2009

Okay for those who don't know the mileage from each venue, I have done a brief run down over the next couple of days...

From Birmingham to Sheffield = 64.52 miles.

From Sheffield to Manchester = 40.4 miles

From Manchester to Glasgow = 215 miles

From Glasgow to Edingburgh = 52 miles

I will check out the other dates tomorrow and put the mileage down for those as well....

Posted by Allikat on June 13, 2009

Smartypants--put it in your Addendum to the Susanry, not here. I'll never remember your spellings or definitions, lol!

Posted by Joan M - for Susan on June 13, 2009

Good night all- time to give meds to geriatric dog, etc.

Susan is in my last thoughts of the day, and first thoughts when I wake up. She is a true spiritual gift to our planet. God Bless Susan. Joan

Posted by Allikat on June 13, 2009

PaulieDB--215 miles just from Manchester to Glasgow--guess that pretty much tells us Susan is NOT 'going back to the London pad' each night, doesn't it? Look how much further it is from LONDON to Glasgow--sheesh!

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Addendum to Susanary, thanks Allikat. I had two words...I will go and check that out again.....

Posted by david on June 13, 2009

Hey AMMO again congrats of winning the SueEmmy, I never had any doubt that you would!

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 13, 2009

@ ammo.

That doll is in for a lively time. Lol. Glad you won it after the comedy routine. In fact, the ‘doll blog’ is my favourite out of the ones I’ve read since joining. So many people told beautiful stories of their lives and how they’d been favourably affected by Susan – the doll will carry all those good vibes with her.

It was a sweet idea Paul and very kind of you to procure a gift for your members of something that will be a collector’s item in the future, in addition to being a lovely memento of the time we are living through.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Ammo, you don't you ever sleep? You're in my time zone, same province, just like me, can't get enough. It's killing me.....

Posted by david on June 13, 2009

Maybe AMMO when you recieve it you can have TommyUSA post a piece on SUEtube of your reaction and acceptance speach.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

David Hi, thanks again you little minx.... When are you going to give us the address of the Monastery (oo...I think I got the spelling right that time)...and let us know if Neil will be there? You didn't answer yet. Did you find your way to Tommy's chatroom? I did but it took me a couple of practise runs....

@Allikat where is the Addendum to the Susanry?

Posted by Boylemania on June 13, 2009

NO, I dont hear any booing. Well any "booing" or "same dress" for performance doesnt matter at all. And it doesnt have any effect on her performance. What matters most is Susan's personaltiy and the ability to sing well with her amazing, incredible, angelic, powerful, sweet voice. And she did it brilliantly and nailed both songs in Birmingham and here in Sheffield. The crowds just love her and cheering her on all the way. I can imagine the hall was very packed and deafening with all the clappings and cheers getting louder and louder each time she sang. It's a pity this video clip wasnt clear as it was taken from far. But Tommy had done a great job in getting it done and posted it to this fan site ASAP. Cos he knows that we fans are very anxious waiting to hear her sing again and the reaction from the crowds. I, for one was very excited indeed. Thanks to his hardwork and effort in getting it done immediately. We appreciate that and is very grateful. Thank you Tommy. Thanks also to those who were updating us with the news/articles on Susan now and then. Keep up the good work!! As for the "booing" there in Sheffield or in Birmangham or in any other venue, maybe only a minority who isnt Susan's fan. That's not a problem. Majority are supporting Susan. It was the press who made the "Mountain Out Of A Mole Hill". Bad press report. Very bad indeed. Susan is a strong lady. And will not be easily intermidated/provoked by the press, critics, etc this time around. She had learned a valuable lesson and surely had all the expert advise not to easily get stressed. She knows too that she had millions of fans rooting for her why worry. Afterall the majority wins. That's why she had said she is ready to rock the world again after she checked out of Priory clinic. Again it was Susan who made the BGT 2009 Tour famous. That's why the tickets were sold out weeks before the BGT tour. She brought fame to BGT attracting millions of viewers/fans and media around the world. She racked in millions of revenue to the BGT producers. She brought fame as well to the other contestants of BGT 2009 in their 1st auditions, semi final and final. And to follow U tubes of their performances as well. She brought fame to U tubes and to date she alone had more than 300 million viewers. She brought fame to facebook and she had 2 million friends there. She had made lady judge, Amanda Holden famous in America and the world besides being already famous in UK. And since then she had appeared in American TV news. Male judges Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan were already famous in UK and particularly in America. Cos' they were the American Idols as well. Now she made them even more famous around the world. She made hosts, Ant and Dec famous too. She made her beloved cat, Pebbles and her bros, Gerry and John and all the Boyles siblings famous. She had brought the world together. She inspired and brought the fans worldwide to this Susan Boyle fansite. Most of all, she inspried me and to be her fan member and brought me here in this fan site which is truly a magnificent fan site and is the best and the no 1 fan site. I was never a fan member to any of the fan site even though I had an idol listening to their songs. Am truly happy to be her fan member of this site. I will and will always support her till death do me part. She is beautiful inside and outside. She has an amazing, incredible, angelic, powerful voice. And am very proud of Susan. All these, the world is at her feet now . We are all extremely happy for her. Her rendition of her 1st audition song on 11.4.2009 "I Dreamed A Dream" had now really come true. A Star Is Born. I just cant wait to buy her 1st album. Thank you Susan for bringing me here. And thank you once again to Tommy and all those who had one way or another update us all on news/articles on Susan. God bless you all and keep you safe. Keep fit and healthy. Have a nice day. Cherrio. ILOVE SUSAN. I LOVE YOU ALL. From: miles across the oceans, seas, rivers, mountains, hills - Malaysia,Bornoe States, Kuching SARAWAK

Posted by Scrooge on June 13, 2009

I would love to see Susan sing an album of very old traditional Scottish and Irish folk tunes. I feel they would be hauntingly beautiful and a great boost for the Isles. By old I mean AULDE!

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Brilliant scrooge!

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

@bibi glad you enjoyed it all. My comments about my childhood etc...were absolutely true, as were my comments about how Susan affected my life...padded it for fun...lol I am so looking forward to having little Susan here because it will be a constant reminder of all you lovely people on site.

@Casey's mom. Actually, I do have a sleep problem, but don't come on site during the early hours. Wish I COULD get a good night's sleep...but that's the nature of the beast....

@david, I would love to meet Tommy and do that...but we are so very far apart....would obviously never even have 'met' if it wasn't for lovely Susan.....

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Scrooge: that is a GREAT idea....

Posted by Scrooge on June 13, 2009

@Casey'smom: Just suddenly saw her in traditional tartan and thought of it.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Scrooge I got the email that you were following me...had to go back and click on your picture to look at your profile again...you name was on the e.mail but not the profile...but that's fine...I have it figured out now:)

Posted by Scrooge on June 13, 2009

@ammo: Just think of those wonderful tunes that were meant to be sung on the hilltops to echo over the glens.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Ammo, hear ya love....AND do think we will meet one day if not all of us, some of us will meet up, at a Susan concert. We can arrange that once we know her concert schedule. I, for one, would be willing to go to the US to see Susan and meet Susanites.

Posted by PaulieDB on June 13, 2009

@ Allikat.. That is what I thought, and depending on the traffic as well, they say it takes three hours from Mancs to Glasgow, if traffic is good....

So I really do not think that our Susan will be going back to London every night.. I have done a couple more

From Edinburgh to Newcastle = 64 miles

From Newcastle to Liverpool = 73 miles

From Liverpool to Cardiff = 135 miles

From Cardiff to Nottingham = 163 miles

From Nottingham to Wembley = 105 miles

From Wembley to Aberdeen = 394 miles (they have a day off to do this trip)

Aberdeen to Birmingham = 322 miles

Will finish up tomorrow as my eyes are sore lol

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Have you all heard about TommyUSA's special chatroom? If not, and you want to do so, message him and he will let you know the code for TRUE Susan Fans to enter...no trolls allowed as they say...:) I've popped in a few times. Met Tommy there and another fan...don't want to give out names...otherwise...I have been there by myself....Tommy warned me about that...it'll take a while for the message to get around to true Susan fans on this particular blog. Everyone seems so positive. A couple of new people on tonight....didn't quite get them....no profiles on them either. Aah well!

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Thanks Casey'smom...maybe we can meet up and travel to the States together....?

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Thanks Casey'smom...maybe we can meet up and travel to the States together....?

Posted by Scrooge on June 13, 2009

@Ammo: Are we supposed to put our names on our profiles?

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

PaulieB, don't know if your are British or American but they measure in kilometers not miles, so either way, you had to convert, that's impressive, especially at this time of the night. :)

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

How did that get in there twice. I know I often repeat myself, I say, often repeat myself...but that was an accident...anyhoo....gotta go and try to grab one of my eight or nine, nightly naps. Night all, till tomorrow.

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

No Scrooge, you don't have to put your name on the profile, but when I got an e.mail saying from you, it had your name attached and I couldn't figure out who it was from. OK now...I figured it out. No prob.

Posted by Scrooge on June 13, 2009

@ammo: Sleep well, dearie!

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Got to go, shoulders aching. Try out Tommy's chatroom sometime. It'll be short, fast comments...but...should flow ok. Hey..I sound as if I actually KNOW what I am talking about, but this is all new stuff to me...thanks to our lovely Susan...and my touch typing skills are improving too....Thanks Susan Boyle, for everything.

Posted by PaulieDB on June 13, 2009

@ Casey's Mom.. I am actually British/Australian lol.. and they do still measure their mileage in miles, just everything else is in metrics, though Europe itself is in Kilometres...... :)

Posted by ammo on June 13, 2009

Thanks Scrooge, night, night all.

Posted by jordie on June 13, 2009

I am so glad to hear/read that Susan got standing ovations again today....I heard no boooing in the videos. Unfortunately my old computer is having trouble keeping up with all the switches from one site to another and TommyUSA's lovely video kept hiccuping in my system. I had a hard time hearing Susan too over the noise from the audience. So I am depending on the posts in here to give me the news. When I try to connect to a link from here (fansite), I most often don't find what I have searched for. I wish the links were clickable here, so we don't have to go chasing them to lengths unknown to my old computer!!! I guess that isn't possible, is it Paul? I don't know about anybody else, but I haven't been "right" since Susan's audition. Does anyone else in here ever get any work done? I am so far behind from checking out this Fansite, I won't get caught up until Susan earns her first million, and winter comes!LOL I am going to bed and will look forward to some more news about tonight's performance in Sheffield...TTFN folks

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Jordie, my computer is new and I also wish we could just click on the sites posted 'cause I also have to go through hell's half acre to access those sites.

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 13, 2009

Nite nite ammo:)

Oh and David, would that be the Monastery of St Susan's perched on a rock somewhere off the coast of Northern Scotland?

Apparently the blokes are all reconsidering their vows (well at least those of obedience and silence) and are in a frenzy of building a fleet of currachs so they can paddle down the coast for one of the BGT concerts.

They've taken to wearing tartan cassocks, saying their prayers on strings of giant beads and checking their mobile phones during matins for the latest bootleg clips from Tommy's site.

It's rumoured that even the feeblest among them have been a lot friskier of late;)

Posted by sassyone on June 13, 2009

Well, my dears, I am off, got to get up in the morning to do a baby shower photo shoot. then it's off to a birthday shoot. Tomorrow will be a busy day. I hope we have some good news on Susan tomorrow. Take care have a good night.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Whoa bibi, a lot of British slang there that we can't understand. :)

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Sassyone, good night to you too. About to turn in myself, it's 1:15 AM....

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 13, 2009

@ Casey'smom

The funny thing is that I'm not British. Sweet dreams to you and sassyone.

One dream I'm having is that Susan might be in the opening ceremony of the Olympics of 2012. Would'nt that be something?

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Fantastic Susaday thanks to those who brought her videos to us, a big thank you to all.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Bibi, where are you from?

Olympics: Aaaaawww being Canadian, the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver....hhhhmmm other Canadian Susanites can we talk....

Posted by GritsT on June 13, 2009

Just watched Susan's audition video one more time before I go to bed............I don't believe I will ever, ever get tired of watching it.........or ever, ever be able to watch it dry-eyed! Blessings y'all from Texas.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Hear ya Grits, g'night.

Posted by lvyursongs on June 13, 2009

LOL Bibi - Like Scrooge I'd love an album of auld songs --my own Irish born Grandma sang Loch Lomond for the nurses two days before her death in her own sweet clear voice so I've always had a soft spot for that song. Susan reminds me of her since Gran was very musical with a playful sometimes devlish sense of humor as well as feisty.

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 13, 2009

Am an Australian, Casey'smom - a fellow colonial - if you're Canadian. Was thinking that Susan would be the perfect diva for the opening of the UK olympics. You guys might have to fight over her:)

See you tomorrow.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Ivyursongs, love Loch Lomond! Nana Mouskouri aced that one.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Bibi, love Aussie's, hung out with a lot when I lived in Hong Kong. Yes, I am Canadian, and we have a lot in common.

Yeah, we gonna have to duke it out with the UK, but in all fairness she is from the UK so they get first dibs, sniff, sniff.

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 13, 2009

Yes, Scrooge and lvyursongs, an album of Celtic flavoured songs would be very much to my liking too. It was mentioned in one of the many articles on Blackburn by a patron of the pub Susan sings in that she 'belts out' a great version of "The Fields of Atheryn". That's why I posted it here in the 'songs for Susan to sing' area. I bet she's got a big repertoire of Irish songs since her dar and uncle were also good singers and the family maintained their Irish connections with frequent trips back to their home county.

Posted by lvyursongs on June 13, 2009

Eyes giving out from reading these blogs. Nite all.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Bibi, then again, maybe not an issue, we're doing winter two years earlier and they're doing summer. Maybe we can work it out.

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 13, 2009

Casey'smummy, before Nana Mouskouri got to 'em, a wee Australian lassie called Dame Nellie Melba did a good line in Scottish songs too. Love the dame (some would say old battle axe, lol). Her version of "Auld Lang Syne" is my all time favourite. And "Hame sweet Hame" - wowee!

Posted by IrishLatte on June 13, 2009

I posted this earlier, and I think it will be true the longer the tour goes.

I have a feeling we won't be hearing much on Susan again until tomorrow's performance. The press was milling about waiting to see if she would perform. Now that she has, and has SHUT THEM UP, and proven herself to be a real star, they will probably move on unless something happens. We might have to look for local papers for any news. And hopefully new uploads.

She isn't major fodder for the tabloids at this point.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Bibi, I only know what I'm exposed to on this side of the planet sadly, big sigh. Nana's version was recorded when I was a teenager, many, many moons ago. There are a lot of talented singers we have no idea about in other countries. Fortunately the internet is closing that gap, that's why the world knows about and loves Susan.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

IrishLatte, I do wish that you are right, but, she's hot, all around the world so to sell their rags they'll have make something up.

Posted by IrishLatte on June 13, 2009

I really don't think there will be a lot of talk unless, as I said, something happens, someone else says something controversial. Most of the rags have already moved on to other topics.

As long as she sings, people say she's brilliant, and there is no controversy, they'll wait until she starts recording her CD to start looking for info. There will probably be some coverage when she hits Scotland and how her homeland reacts.

And she has major PR reps now, so some of the crap will be more controlled. At least I hope so.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Hope you're right IrishLatte. Okay, been here all day, it's 2:00 AM, need some ZZZZZZZssss and a life, this is addictive.

Good night all and may God bless.

Posted by katladyd on June 13, 2009

I love the videos of Susan's performances on this site. I went an viewed a couple of them on You Tube. A few nasty comments about Susan drove me back here, among Susan's friends. I cannot for the life of me figure out what some people have against this sweet, talented lady. If you don't like her style of singing, that's okay (I think you're nuts, but it's okay), but to insult Susan, that I cannot understand. I had to come back to this sight full of nice, warm, loving, human beings. After reading what I did this afternoon, I apprectiate this site even more!

Posted by Casey'smom on June 13, 2009

Katladyd, it's called jealousy, was just about to close the computer...leaving now.

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 13, 2009

Casey'smom, I'm kind of talking 'out of the ark' really ... primarily an opera singer from the turn of the last century and well known to fellow nationals but probably not that much elsewhere, though perhaps still in Britain, as that's where she made her career and was hugely successful at Convent Garden. She could perhaps be thought of as an early 'cross over singer' as she recorded quite a few popular Scottish songs of the folk variety in addition to operatic arias.

Yes, we are so blessed to have YouTube. It's a treasure trove of content that would never surface in the popular media but gets posted by enthusiasts willing to share their non-mainstream interests.

Sorry being so long on the replies. Trying to get dinner here. See you later:)

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 13, 2009

Oh and Peach Melba was a desert created in her honour. Now, go to bed;)

Posted by Socksycat on June 13, 2009

Thank you all who have posted videos of our dear Susan .. but, I am wondering if there are any "professional" (I.e. BGT) videos that show her facial expressions on the tour .. to listen to our dear Susan is also to watch her expresioms .. without watching her closeup to me is great but incomplete ..

I am still hoping that they will produce a DVD, including her first BGT performance with comments from the judges .. sign me up now .. I would be willing to pay in advance to have a video of our dear Susan that includes "I dreamed a dream" and especially "Memories" from Cats" .. Simon, please hear me and many others who I believe would love to have a DVD. Please help us to cherish our memories forever !!!!!

Posted by wenvas on June 13, 2009

@Allikat & @Wild Ol' Dan: I'm way down the line here; so hard to read through everything, I may have missed other's posts regarding the booing. Anyways, the two (phone) videos we have from Sheffield matinee WERE shot from completely different angles. In the sideway one, the booing (and even one ignoramus screaming F--K OFF, are clearly audible during the introduction. This was picked up (obviously) because the person recording was close enough to the offenders for it to be picked up. The other video, taken from a completely different angle, did not pick this up at all.

Which leads me to believe (thankfully) that neither would Susan have been able to hear it.

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 13, 2009

Yes, the screaming makes it hard to hear Susan, but the thing I love about these videos is that it makes me feel like I'm sitting right there in the audience. It just lifts my heart to hear the overwhelming SUPPORT and ENTHUSIASM being sent Susan's way at each of these performances! Truth to tell, if I were sitting among these people, I'd probably be so overcome with emotion that I'd be screaming myself silly right next to them!

It can only do Susan a world of good to feel such a huge wave of love and support being sent back to her from each audience. Talk about good vibes!

And if The Powers That Be are wise, they'll leave these videos alone, because they make good publicity to whet the appetite for a professionally produced concert video. ;-)

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 13, 2009

And, by the way, any "boos" that were shouted must have been drops in the bucket of a huge ocean of WOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHOOOOOO and SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!! :-D

Posted by skywriter on June 13, 2009

Okay, friends, this is from the Mirror--but it's a legit interview, a bit of insight on how much courage Susan has. So steel magnolias grow in Scotland. Who knew?

TERRIFIED SUSAN NEARLY SCRAPPED DEBUT By Victoria Murphy 14/06/2009 Susan Boyle was on the verge of pulling out of her tour debut just moments before she was due to perform. The 48-year-old singer was "extremely nervous" and refusing to go on stage right up until the last minute. Stephen Mulhern, presenter of BGT's spin-off show and compere of the tour, said: "I honestly didn't know if Susan was going to go on stage right until the last minute." Speaking after her triumphant debut on Friday night, Stephen revealed: "I was told 20 minutes before she performed that she was coming on. But when I went on stage to introduce her I was still unsure. "I was worried I might say her name and she wouldn't be there. I think that's the way it's going to be for the rest of the tour." A beaming Susan delighted fans in two shows yesterday as the tour moved on to Sheffield from Birmingham. But Stephen said he had "absolutely no idea" whether she will be able to complete the tour or keep up her dazzling performances. "Susan was scared backstage," he said. "She was nervous. But when she did get on to stage she did brilliantly." Susan - pushed into the runner-up's spot in the final two weeks ago by dance troupe Diversity - was admitted to North London's Priory clinic for five days suffering from exhaustion. Diversity founder and choreographerAshley Banjo, 20, said yesterday: "I hope she'll get over her problems and have an amazing career."

Posted by wenvas on June 13, 2009

@Bohemian Spirit: Absolutely agree! The cheering and WOOOHOO'ing would have drowned out the few ignorant offenders...only heard by those close to them; but, wouldn't you just know the press would hone into that and blow it up out of proportion.

Posted by jaffa66 on June 14, 2009

@skywriter: thanks very much for that article. It sounds legit, as you say. I feel so much for Susan if this is the case-but, as you say, what a strong woman to go out there, with all that fear inside, and absolutely blow everyone away!

It's making me even angrier at the tabloids- until that week, apart from a few nerves as anyone would have, Susan never suffered real stagefright in her life. GRRR.

But to do so brilliantly under such circumstances...wow! Just wish she was able to enjoy herself (that's if this article really is accurate) as much as everyone else enjoys her. Sounds like once she's finished performing and the pressure's off she's having a hoot backstage though-as Diversity said in an earlier article, dancing and learning moves with them etc.

You're in all our prayers, Susan, as always. Prayers for healing, strength and peace (not that you need the ones for strength- you've got enough of that for all of us! Blessings and love to you.

Posted by katladyd on June 14, 2009

I hope she isn't suffering from stage fright. That would not make a performing career any fun at all for her. Still, I don't believe everything I read in print. She sure didn't seem scared to me.

Posted by sassyone on June 14, 2009

If you guys have a moment, please check this book out "Rainbows in the dark" it's about a young girl who meets someone special, and has a disability. The twist is, this person loves music and can play music. here's the link. http://www.secondstorypress.ca/books/125-rainbows-in-the-dark It's a very good story. We try hard to teach our children to accept everyone in our lives.

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

About wearing the same outfit on a concert tour: Watch videos of any singer on tour. They wear the same outfit for each performance--or, in the case of people like Sir Elton John, the same several changes of outfit. ;-) Once upon a time, in the days before YouTube, most people would not be seeing multiple performances from the same tour.

Honestly. Does it really matter if she's wearing the same dress? I think they're all wearing the same "costumes" for each performance. Susan could be wearing her bathrobe, for all I care! It's her voice and her charisma that matter to me!

Posted by Teesiel on June 14, 2009

@Bohemian Spiit---right on about the dress--silly!

Posted by pickled tink on June 14, 2009

What I find encouraging is that so many people, especially teenagers are saying how fantastic she is live. A lot of twitter posts form kids who went who were all Shaun mad and came away realising how great she is. The reviewer in one of the papers said she had an amazingly charismatic presence, and I am so mad that I cant get tickets. grrrrr

Posted by jaffa66 on June 14, 2009

I only came back online a while ago and I know it's the middle of the night in much of the world, but I don't suppose there's been any news at all about the evening Sheffield show? Seems so strange noone can find out anything!

Posted by wenvas on June 14, 2009

@DJG-Scotland: Again, many thanks for the audio files! I've burnt them to a CD and can now listen to Susan on my stereo...fantastic, absolutely fantastic!

Posted by sassyone on June 14, 2009

Bohemian Spirit it's a concert, they need to keep their costumes simple and rather easy to put on and to get ready quickly. I do believe we'll see Susan wearing her Memory dress too, it would make sense for her to bring both dresses. Or the dry cleaning bill will be costly. ;)

Posted by evat on June 14, 2009

@Bohemian Spirit - hahaha! loved the bathrobe comment! Susan performs in SUSASTUNNING SUSAROBE and we all are SUSASTONED screaming SUSASCREAMS!;))) I would definitely love to see that!!!!

Posted by doremi2 on June 14, 2009

Thanks for the video! I cannot hear anybody whooing...
• It makes me think of her first audience in BGT, where all the three judges, without hiding their (mis)belief (I don't know if that is the right word), about her performance. Susan stood on stage ready to "rock the audience", I would have been SO humiliated by their behaviour, and run away!

But our Susan is a fighter and a winner! (Sorry for the english!)

Posted by Anja edens on June 14, 2009

first of all thank you Tommy I just new you would come thrue for us, love you bunches. this is what i got from the Mirror this morning No word of a lie…the first night of the Britain’s Got Talent live tour was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. Amazing!

Whisper it quietly – but it was even more fun than the sensational TV show. No boring judges to listen to.

The winners Diversity were astonishing. These guys can dance like nobody else.

But let’s cut to the chase. The 5,000 ecstatic fans who turned Birmingham’s NIA stadium into a seething cauldron of excitement couldn’t wait for a certain Susan Boyle.

And, after a week of ‘Would she or wouldn’t she turn up’, she did. Better still, she didn’t disappoint. It’s ridiculous pretending that the spinster from West Lothian is the greatest singer in the world. But, now that she’s the most hit-upon YouTube phenomenon of all time, she has an aura about her.

SuBo’s got charisma. And she knows how to use it. Did she nail all the notes? No. Did she know how to bring the house down? Oh yes!

To be brutally honest, I can’t rave about her rendition of Memories. It was almost as flat as the dud semi-final performance that derailed her march to victory.

But then everyone’s heroine launched into her signature song I Dreamed A Dream. And – whether or not it was musically perfect – it filled the auditorium with a special kind of magic. It was awesome.

One of those ‘You had to be there’ moments.

As Simon Cowell and his cliché spewing chums would have said (if only they had been there) Susan owned the stage.

She didn’t get a standing ovation … she got a jump up and down, hold your hands in the air, raise the roof roar of approval.

Looking more glamorous than ever with her swishest yet hair-do and a sparkling grey gown, Ms Boyle showed no signs of the stress which put her in The Priory.

Posted by katladyd on June 14, 2009

Hmmmm...I do believe it is that charisma that makes her so special. Does she make mistakes? Of course! Most live acts I've witnessed do, and they handle it well if they are a pro...which Susan did. I agree that Memory is not Susan's best song, she should pick something more fitting to her voice and style, I'll leave that decision to Susan and her managers. In my humble opinion, Susan Boyle IS the greatest female singer performing today. She is electrifying and has a beautiful voice, given the correct material to sing. Her limitations, people who point out every single mistake or misstep she makes. Who wouldn't get tired of that! I read a review that said Susan will probably be a flash in the pan and that not many people will actually pay money to go see her. I don't know about that, I can't wait to see her in concert and I fully intend to buy her CDs. Susan is no William Hung, she actually has talent! Oh yeah, and charisma..lots of that.

Posted by jaffa66 on June 14, 2009

Youtube Alert: A youtube member, "Haricornflake" has just uploaded the Sheffield "sideways" video the correct way up. No need for any more chiropractic adjustments!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bItNrlaJsy

Posted by jaffa66 on June 14, 2009

Youtube Alert: A youtube member, "Haricornflake" has just uploaded the Sheffield "sideways" video the correct way up. No need for any more chiropractic adjustments!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bItNrlaJsy

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/scottish/scottish_showbiz/347366/Gerry-Boyle-reveals-the-story-behind-Britains-Got-Talent-star.html

Posted by Simsi on June 14, 2009

This recording does not do Susan's voice and electric performance any good. It looks like it had been done with a cell phone. yet, I just adore Susan's version of Memory . Thnx Susan for this wonderful performance. Pity the recording is so bad. I give you a ten . But poor recording a miss.

Posted by jaffa66 on June 14, 2009

@patriciasart: thanks very much for that link. I thought I'd caught up with all the articles, but I hadn't seen this one and it's certainly a good one. Did you read part 2(link was next to that article re: hurtful teenage jibes) which gave an even deeper insight into things by Jerry. I'm afraid I was a little judgemental in the past about the family not seeming to support her more, but having read these articles I am starting to understand all the dynamics a lot better. There are some other links on the site which I haven't clicked on yet but will do so later. Gotta go now! My Pc is playing up a bit, so please 'scuse if this posts twice again.

Posted by DANNYG. on June 14, 2009

MisTia,

To each his or her own. I have been supporting and loving Susan since the beginning. And for me, that does indeed involve blind adoration. Susan is the kind of person, that, yes, will always be working on improving, she takes pride in her singing and is very serious about herself as a professional singer. That's for her. For me I love everything she does. If she should make a bobble of some kind, that's okay, to me it is still wonderful. And aside from that, I do believe firmly in my heart and mind that her voice and herself as a singer and performer are of a calibre that come along perhaps once in generations.

For some others of our members: down in her core, Susan is steel, I do believe. She would have to be wouldn't she to live with the mockery she has had to all her life. I believe she can get physically exhausted, I believe she can get beaten down and depressed, I believe she can experience anxiety and hesitation, so can we all. I do not believe she can be defeated and kept down. I think there could be a possibility that after living her dream for a few years, she could decide she has done what she wanted, is ready to get away from the drawbacks that go along with the rewards, and leave it for a quieter, more peaceful life. That will be a choice, not a retreat.

That said, I have thought and said from the beginning that this is a grueling schedule for anyone. And to have 2 performances a day when you are moving from city to city and performing every day is unbelievable. I can't think of anything but pure greed that would motivate BGT to set up such a schedule. Susan was told she doesn't have to do each stop and I hope she is not experiencing any subtle pressures to do so. I hope she will limit her appearances for the sake of her body and her voice.

Posted by jaffa66 on June 14, 2009

Just one more quick comment: the other article at patriciasart link above to: The News of the World; "Subo is still Special; it's us who were wrong" by Anna Smith, is a really fantastic read!

Posted by Gav on June 14, 2009

@DJG-Scotland Thanks for the MP3s, great job on those too. I agree entirely with your comments about style, I thought the Lapone version suited her best too. I really hope that people aren't meddling with her, seems an odd coincience that Susan's singing style changed at the same time the BGT coach got involved.

Posted by sassyone on June 14, 2009

DannyG, well said. you nailed it on the head with how I feel about this whole BGT tour.

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@sassyone - It sounds like you're disagreeing with what I said about Susan dressing for concert, but I'm not sure on what point(s) you disagree. It seems to me like we are both agreeing on the point of keeping it simple.

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@evat - We would all pay good money to go hear Susan sing live in her Susarobe, or in a Susasack, or in whatever she happens to be wearing! ;-)

Posted by Kalua on June 14, 2009

Good morning to all Sunanites, I've cruissing the internet for an horu now, and I did not find anything about the night show in Sheffield. So no news good news!!!

Posted by Lonnirose on June 14, 2009

Whichever article said that her rendition of "Memories" was not perfect was dead wrong in my opinion. I thought all her songs were absolutely breathtaking - brought the same chills and tears she has always made me feel. It seems to me that the longer she's on stage the better she gets, like she relaxes into it more. Remember what she said, "I just keep going." The article that mentioned her charisma, however, was right on. She holds the audience spellbound and they love it.

Here's what I'm thinking about her subsequent performances on the tour: As hard as it is for us, we may not hear about each and every performance. The great thing is that it was the FIRST one that the world was waiting for and she was spectacular. As always.

Posted by evat on June 14, 2009

@Bohemian Spirit - and by now - it looks like even her Majesty The Queen needs to hurry if she wants to some SUSALIVE performance. Obama was quicker this time - USA SUSAPENDENCY day will be historic with Susan on the stage...

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@evat - LOL. Her Majesty may find the only time available is to sit in Susan's living room while SusaSings in the SusaShower! ;-)

Posted by evat on June 14, 2009

also i wish we will have someone who takes a picture of Obama while he jumps up and down susascreaming while Susan's rocking The White house down:)

Posted by Anja edens on June 14, 2009

I read this and wanted to share it with all of you, i think it is so very true. And it's not just a story about her. It's a story about all of us.

And it is this story of our times that will give Susan Boyle a place in history, because her contribution was more than just a song.

This spinster lady, brain damaged from birth because of lack of oxygen, bullied by cruel little toerags who called her Susie Simple, has changed things in a way the politicians and the people who are supposed to change things could not.

She has changed fundamentally the way we look at people, and the way we look at ourselves.

That night on BGT, amid the sniggering masses and the mean little people rolling their eyes in disbelief, she gave a breathtaking rendition of I Dreamed A Dream. It could have been written for her. And yes, she became an overnight worldwide sensation, as much because of her image and her backstory as the sheer quality of her voice. But that was the good part.

She pricked our consciousness, got people talking and analysing their blinkered views in this image obsessed society.

The fact is, we have allowed ourselves to be conditioned to thinking that someone who looks and acts like Susan couldn't possibly have a great voice. It's us who are simple - not her.

It was Susan who turned that all around, and she had the whole world raving about her.

But then it all fell down around her.

In seven short weeks, she went from Blackburn, to Oprah to The Priory. Even a fortune teller with a black sense of humour could not have predicted that.

If Susan had been the kind of pop or rock sensation we have come to accept as the norm, we wouldn't even have noticed she was in The Priory. It goes with the territory. You're nobody if you've not done rehab.

That's what makes her story all the more compelling.

With the Susan Boyle backlash we felt the full wrath of our nasty, broken society as it unfolded.

We've lost the fundamental respect for the simple things in life

A tidal wave of vicious spite pushed her into meltdown right in front of us.

We will remember her catatonic expression as she stood on the stage, that gracious acceptance of defeat, like it had been rehearsed by producers, terrified of what she might do on live television.

The SuBo factor went global, and it may well be that we now begin to take a long hard look at ourselves. If ever there was a social study where we could learn about human behaviour it is this.

Because if we continue as a society to build people up and tear them down in this manner, then we really are finished.

Susan has made us ask ourselves if we have really progressed so little as people if we can be this nasty.

What kind of society have we created with all our knowledge and advances?

In worshipping celebrity, we've lost the fundamental respect for the simple things in life, the striving for education and the true sense of caring for each other.

We've forgotten our manners.

Of course Susan Boyle will get her dream, and she'll become a massive star. Simon Cowell's not daft enough to desert her. But she can return to Blackburn with her head held high.

Because she will be remembered long after reality shows have had their day.

Posted by evat on June 14, 2009

@Bohemian Spirit - ROFL - this is a MUST scene for any british TV humor show - try to sell them!!! I can imagine it so lively... Royal Family crowded on SUSOFA while Susan SUSASING in SUSASHOWER with SUSACOMB. And not to forget the SUSAROBE (yellow, of course) Susan closes with a small SUSAWIGGLE. Her Majesty pins a SUSASTAR on SUSAROBE. Curtain! P.S. Almost forgot - Pebbles curled on Prince Charles knees.

Posted by Fran M. on June 14, 2009

There are stories this morning about Susan's nerves before the shows. I don't know if these are "tabloids", so use your own discretion about reading or not:

http://www.people.co.uk/showbiz/showbiz/tm_headline=susan-boyle-s-too-fragile-to-last-the-tour&method=full&objectid=21439255&siteid=93463-name_page.html

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/06/14/terrified-susan-nearly-scrapped-debut-115875-21439051/

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

DannyG, I absolutely agree you with about the BGT tour. I will be very glad when it is all over.

Regarding critiquing Susan's performances, I think it's somewhat natural, especially with Susan, for now, performing the same two songs over and over, and for those of us who are or have been performers ourselves. I think for some it goes along with the adoration of Susan and wanting the absolute best for her. I think it is going to be part and parcel of a healthy discussion on the fan site as we watch her journey. We all have different ways of showing our admiration of and concern for Susan.

That said, however, I despise so called experts writing public articles critiquing and analyzing her abilities at this early stage of her career. Especially when they really aren't experts because they don't seem to know what they are talking about. For example the article that was posted a few days ago where the writer compared Susan to Maria Callas and Luciano Pavoratti. That was rediculous! Its like comparing apples and oranges. Susan has not sung in an operatic style, though I think its possible, with her training, that she could. Though the article was generally positive, I found it annoying because it seemed say that Susan has limitations and it could sway the opinion of the general public who aren't knowledgeable about singing technique.

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

please remember, along with the other adjectives used to describe Susan, "shy" is always one of them. Think of the courage it took to go the audition. WOW she has my undying admiration forever!!!!

Posted by wenvas on June 14, 2009

@Anja edens: I do wish people (the press in particular) would stop taliking about Susan like this ad nauseam as though she's some kind of simpleton - SHE'S NOT!

Susan's quite intelligent, in spite of a small accident at birth. She's also kind, caring, compassionate, devout, selfless, witty, fiesty and extroardinarily talented. But rarely, if ever do we see the press describing her in these terms.

I'm just so frustrated with this label they've pinned on her...it amounts to verbal abuse. Surely someone in this wide world has enough clout to step in and stop this crap!

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@DANNYG - We are all fans, of course, each in our own way.

I tend to stick to objectivity. I have always found that a cool rational head, even when it comes to something I am passionate about is what suits me best. Also, frankly, and really, no disrespect intended, the kind of blind adoration we've seen for Susan brings a bit of negative feelings for her actually.

Let me explain what I mean - when she sang her first audition, everyone was thrilled. A new talent, with amazing potential, a lovely lady. Many people can identify with this or that aspect of her life; it also brought inspiration to thousands out there. It was an incredible moment in time that we witnessed.

This is when the problem also started. I am a long time fan of classical music, of musicals in particular. Suddenly, both in real life and on the net, the usual places were flooded with Susan's fans and the declarations of her perfection. It was not a nice sight - disrespect for professional singers; disrespect for long time fans; superficial conclusions etc, etc, etc. It was a very uncomfortable time and it has generated quite a bit of negative feedback for Susan in those circles generated by fans alone; had nothing to do with tabloids. It brought out people like JOJ who said what he said in the papers.

Now, I love Susan for her singing. The fact that she is such a nice lady is a bonus, but I primarily follow her singing. If I am to have a conversation, a real conversation with someone and defend my stance as Susan's fan then objectivity is paramount. It does her no good when people stick blindly to - she is the best in the world - she isn't. She may be what someone enjoys the most, or her singing really, but enjoyment and these kind of determinations are not one and the same. It only brings negative things to Susan's career.

This is why I tend to stick to being ruthlessly objective. Doesn't mean I do not enjoy her singing; I do, immensely. Doesn't mean I cannot hear issues here and there, I can.

When it comes to the BGT schedule the traveling is the nasty part, I hope she has some time to relax and get some sleep. The singing should be a doddle for her. Even when it's 4 songs a day, it is still nothing really. This is a great experience for her, great opportunity because this is what she will do as a professional singer. She is unfortunately forced to cram years that others had in a short time, but I think she can do it. She has the will, she has the strength and the hiccups are actually good - there is no reason to think otherwise. It all gives her experience.

And I've written a novel, oops :)

Posted by dollydiva on June 14, 2009

Susan Boyle has quit the tour and won't be doing Manchester today. I got the statement from her rep at www.zoegriffin.co.uk/blog

Posted by Bobber2 on June 14, 2009

LOL ! I find it amusing that one poster has wondered why she wore the same dress. Well what would the media say if she came out in a nice new dress each night ? You don't think they'd say, " Look at how she's flaunting herself now with all those expensive clothes!"

Posted by xeno on June 14, 2009

@dollydiva: Who on earth is zoe griffin and does she have any proof of this statement?

Posted by wenvas on June 14, 2009

Press release: "Minutes ago, the Britain’s Got Talent publicity department issued me a statement saying: “Following three sensational performances, Susan Boyle has been advised to rest. She sends her sincere apologies to her fans for not appearing in Manchester.”

Great news! Now Susan can concentrate on Susan for awhile...away from the BGT circus.

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

@MisTia, I mean this with absolute respect, nothing any person says can be totally objective. It is all opinion -which is why I have don't like people writing articles that are based on his/he own opinion but come across like the definitive truth.

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

Fabulous new that Susan will take a break!

Posted by xeno on June 14, 2009

The people at BGT said all along that Susan wouldn't be performing at all of the tour dates, so if this is true it isn't a surprise. Given the brutal tour schedule -- with what, five performances in three days -- it's a wonder all of the performers don't pack it in. One has to wonder if the BGT organizers have forgotten that all most of these people are amateurs who aren't used to the rigors of touring and giving live performances.

Posted by Anja edens on June 14, 2009

@WENVAS: i DID WANT TO DELETE THAT PART BUT DID NOT NO HOW TO. I am sorry i cant delete the whole story now, something this site could do for us, if we make mestakes we cant delete them.

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@Bobber2 - Not to mention that if it were a male singer, I *highly* doubt that people would be saying, "Oh, look, he's wearing that tuxedo again!" ;-) Honestly.

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

@Anja Edens, thank you for posting the article. I have to say, though, that it annoys me. First because it calls Susan a spinster and brain damaged. Secondly I don't like people rattling off these analyses of Susan's effect on society. Yes, she has had an effect, but I think what she wants people to appreciate her as an artist not how her story has effected the world. I know I may be projecting my feelings onto Susan, but that's how I feel.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

@Bohemian Spirit and Evat...Time to put that show together!!! I can see it too Evat!! FUNNY FUNNY...you only forgot one thing...THE SUSASLIPPERS with pics of Pebbles!! lol I like Pebbles curled up on Prince Charles knees!!! teehee!! :)

I sure hope Susan get's to read some of the GREAT comments on this site!!

US SUSACRAZY FANS...LOVE HER TO PIECES!!!

I lost my voice from all the WOOOHOOO's....so Now I'm down to woohoo....LOL HEARING SUSAN SING AGAIN...JUST MAKES ME WANT TO SHOUT AND SUSAWIGGLE!!! :)

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..........I lied!!

I hope she got to sneak out to Church this morning! Can you imagine Susan sneaking in anywhere now???

The "Star" is no longer alone!!! SMILE SUSAN we are all smiling and singing with you!!!

Posted by evat on June 14, 2009

@Bohemian Spirit - u got the point - mail singers may come on stage in jeans and sometimes shirtless:) - no one pays attention. it's all about girls fashions:)))

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

I just watched the Sheffield performance (right side up) that Patricisart submitted. During Memories I think she started to repeat the same verse twice. To me her recovery was a beautiful and touching thing to watch! I love her!

Posted by wenvas on June 14, 2009

@Anja edens: Although it likely came across that way, I really didn't intend to point the finger at you personally. I'm just so angry at the media for perpetuating this slanderous abuse...continually! I consider myself a strong person, but I couldn't take it, like she's had to...from day one!

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@PWattis - well, when it comes to fans, definitely. I am predisposed to defend Susan for example. I tend to do it with a clear head, but I still like her much more than someone else of course. But if we go about thinking nothing can be totally objective, then there is no point to discussing anything. Also, some people simply know a tad more than others and to say that their opinion also doesn't matter because nobody is completely objective even though they are trained professionals won't do us, or Susan, much good.

On another note, is this a sure thing she won't be performing? Is there an official announcement in newspapers of some kind?

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

Yeah, Awesome, the Royal Family can hang out on the SusaSofa while she warms up her voice for her premier duet concert with Elton John. ;-)

But let's think of Pebbles... are you sure she wants to sit on Prince Charles' knees? Or should he be on *his* knees paying homage to Pebbles' SusaCatliness?

Posted by GeeBee202 on June 14, 2009

Reagarding Sheffield's evening performance, I found this message in one of today's papers ....

"I went to BGT concert last night in Sheffield. Although I am not a fan of the show I have to admit that Susan Boyle and Holly Steel were superb. The whole show was entertaining and worth the money."

So she wowed them again! I'm glad she's missing Manchester...I think it's Glasgow on Monday and she'll really want to be rested for that. Oh how I wish I could be there! A BIG thank you to all who have posted the wonderful videos and photos - they are great.

Posted by LucyB on June 14, 2009

Even Simon SAID that Susan wouldn't be doing all the tour dates!!! and with luck she got in her limo last night and took a nap while her driver sped back to her flat in London and Pebbles and CALM and QUIET. And today is one of R&R before starting the week working out details for her album. And now that she has had a taste of what "touring" really involves and how exhausting it really is, and with her BRAVO performances behind her, she will be less eager to make Tour appearances but cut it back to only a few. We, her adoring fans, will have to wait and see as the days go by.

Susan, our hearts and prayers are with you as you take each baby step on your way to SUPER STARDOM!!!!

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

LOL BS!!! Yes funnier!!!! lol lol Susan would love it!!! GIGGLE GIGGLE SUSAWIGGLE!!! Nothing I could add except for maybe a critic sitting on his broom in the corner!!???(representing all critics of course) lol

Posted by evat on June 14, 2009

@ YourAwesome - hihihi - how could i forget THE SUSASLIPPERS?! Yellowish burberry plaid (like SUSASCARF Susan wears together with the black jacket) with Pebbles icon on them. Royal Family wears SUSASLIPPERS while on SUSOFA. After Susan receives the star, she announces what they may keeps SUSASLIPPERS as a present. May be we can compose some story together and to publish on SUSAHUMOR CORNER - so we all can have a good laugh together:)

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

GEEBEE /Lucyb...Yes Susan needs to rest more. Baby steps...baby steps!! Our SuperSTAR deserves to take things as slow as she needs.

MORNING ALL SUSAFANS!!!! :)

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

Let's keep in mind that the only "source" we have, so far, that Susan is not performing today is from a celebrity gossip blog. The blogger identifies herself as "the UK’s coolest party girl," and the style of writing on the blog is, shall we say, not exactly journalistically objective. ;-) She heads her entry with "It's Over!" and ends it with a bit of "poor dear, get well soon," tut-tutting, even though being advised to rest is not the same as saying "Susan's not well."

My best guess--if it is true that Susan's taking the day off--is that it's a matter of Susan pacing herself. Not enough drama for the 'bloids and gossip-hounds, if one puts it that way, but there it is. ;-) Who knows, maybe Susan asked to have each Sunday off so she could go to church and have the proverbial "day of rest."

Posted by evat on June 14, 2009

@Bohemian Spirit & @YourAwesome. What do u say - Pebbles do sits on P.C. knees, but when Prince tries to stroke her - she performs some small bite or a spank?? And the critics - i would place them outdoors in a spycar - stuffed with bug electronics and secret cameras - trying to listen and watch whats going on in a 2M flat... Probably Prince himself wears a secret camera (he is paid to)...

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

@EVAT...GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!!! SEE YA IN THE SUSAHUMOR CORNER!!! Hey we will have a sit-com soon!! lol lol Love that the royals can keep the slippers!!! What a HOOT!!! ...it feels good to laugh!!!! lol lol

Posted by jsandelwood on June 14, 2009

Morning/afternoon everyone. I imagine that not many of the acts will take part in all the performances and certainly not the acts with children in them - that's quite a few.

Yes, Susan should get as much rest as she needs.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

I don't believe any of the tabloid news. I believe my ears and eyes and everytime I see Susan talking in an interview she is wonderful. A very likable,witty,cute,adorable and lovely lady not the basket case the press makes her out to be. I made an online scrapbook of my favorite pics of Susan. I'll be glad when she is done with that tour,its sounds like a hectic schedule ! http://www.flickr.com/photos/susanboylescrapbook/show/

Posted by Lonnirose on June 14, 2009

That Zoe whoever describes herself as a "party girl" who attends all the upscale events. Not sure she knows any facts or is just talking to hear herself.

If Susan cannot do the entire tour, that's fine - we knew that was a possibility. I would rather know she's getting some much-needed rest and is being looked after. The opening night was really the important one, seems like, and she certanly wowed her fans. When she appears in Scotland she'll be so wildly cheered that we won't be able to hear her singing.

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@Bohemian Spirit - precisely my thoughts, hence me asking if there is confirmation of this. And I personally doubt she'd be taking a break after 3 performances simply because I think she is way tougher than people give her credit for. This is not such a grueling schedule when it comes to singing. It's the traveling that is the issue but still, 2 of those were in the same place. Besides, first performance is 1.30 today (if I hadn't mixed it all up) so we'll know soon enough.

PS Got the email, need to finish cleaning house so I can reply properly :)

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@evat - I love the idea of Prince Charles sneaking a recording device into the concert and posting a bootleg on YouTube an hour later. ;-)

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

@MisTia, I am not saying that anyone's opinion doesn't matter. In my opinion, it is too early in Susan's career for so called experts to be writing public analysis of her abilities which can sway the general public. Friendly discussions and arguments on her fan site, I think, are great.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

Ok I got it evat...Pebbles pulls out his Mic...and sings to Prince Charles..."Don't touch my ma ma!!" Of course this would be an animated cat...or pebbles could just P on him?? BUT then that would make Pebbles a bad kitty..and I think he is a good kitty!! Purrrrrrrr Purr

Ok Evat email me and we will figure out the rest of the story!! lol

Sorry fans we ran off on our humor trail!!

Who knows maybe Susan has our sense of humor too!!! :)

Posted by Bobber2 on June 14, 2009

No offence but just a humour NEWS FLASH FOLKS : This Just In From CNN : The Priory where Susan spent some time has issued the following statement "While its true that Susan Boyle came here merely to have a little bit of rest we're sending out a call for those on the outside who have not been kind to her since she left. [although your numbers are few] It's our professional opinion that you need your heads examined and we do that down the hall and in a different wing from where Susan was [a place for the more serious patients]....Susan came here for rest but some of you need a great deal more then that."

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

In my opinion, the experts (and I call them that with a little bit of a wink) haven't seen enough of Susan. When she releases her album, goes on a concert tour, and/or performs on the West End or Broadway, then I think they will have enough information to truly critique her.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

@BS..Yes!! Prince Charles bootlegging..!!! LOL LOL LOL

Posted by evat on June 14, 2009

@YourAwesome & @Bohemian Spirit- I will try to compose it together - as a quick sketch - so we can built up SUSAHUMOR corner - if u have ideas pls share - even better to send me a mail - here it can get lost.

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@MisTia - Exactly. Tabloids are bad enough, but a quick skim of the blog in question tells me it's rock bottom on the list of anything resembling a reliable source. As to Susan, if she's taking today off it might well be, as I said, because she specifically wants Sundays. A 1:30 performance leaves plenty of time to go to church and have a relaxed Sunday brunch. On the other hand, she's just bouncing back from a hellacious amount of pressure over the last two months, so it's possible she needs the day off for her own sake.

No hurry on the e-mail; I've been writing Snapefic for two years, now, so there's a lot to sift through, along with the novella's worth of comments and musings I threw into the e-mail, gratis. ;-)

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

BOBBER 2...I see we have a Susahumor Comedy Site going this morning/afternoon!! We are just trying to have a few laughs fans!!! AT the media/at the critics!! SUSA WE LUVA AND HOPYA ENJOYA!!!

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@evat - Are you drawing the world-exclusive picture of the Living Room Concert for the Queen??? :-D I don't think I have anything to add; there's more than enough already for you to have a field day!

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@Bobber2 - "Susan came here for rest but some of you need a great deal more then that."

Heh. Good one. ;-)

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 14, 2009

Did I miss something. I clicked on (put in my browser) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bItNrlaJsy and it said video not available - that's the "sideways gone right side up one" - I scanned the posts but didn't see anyone comment. I'm sure I just missed it. If you can direct me to the right link I'd be appreciative.

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@PWattis - that is true. I deal with it this way - if the expert starts off analyzing her potential and then finishes with something like - with improvement here, here and here, by doing this, this and this I see her .... in a few years time, I have no issue with it. I simply ignore comparisons to great past and present singers because that is irresponsible and frankly, those people are usually as far removed from real experts as possible. Real experts are usually cautious in their analysis as well, while the charlatans tend to know everything for sure.

Oh I've been having arguments and discussions about her since BGT started lol. Am practiced at defending her these days. I suppose I just wish I didn't have to defend her so much and that we, her fans, also stop contributing to some of the negatives about her out there (her fans compare her to the greats even more than her opponents). Hence, my impassioned plea about objectivity when discussing Susan with outsiders. :)

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@inspired - still there, just checked.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbItNrlaJsY

It's Z(small one) and not a 2 at the beginning, after the =, hence your problem :)

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 14, 2009

MisTia - thanks - got it now - funny i had just copied it from the post but what matters is that I can listen and watch - thanks Sue much.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

InspiredbySusan...Hmmmmm don't know if they already removed the clip?? Try a different clip.

Hi ALL!!! Morning...I didn't find anything new today on the net...still looking!!

Posted by Kalua on June 14, 2009

Well, as many of you, I don't believe a word of that blog. The Britain’s Got Talent publicity department sending her a statement? jajaja What a laugh!!!! I think that girl is pathetic!! Honestly.

The only problem Susan has it's her shyness. But she is strong and I'm sure she will cope with that in time.

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

to Pebbles: Pussycat, pussycat where have you been? I went to London to visit the Queen. Pussycat, pussycat what did you there" I frightened a mouse under her chair!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

Susan looks great and she didn't forget the words to the song. I watched the clip and you can tell for a second she was overcome with emotion, she is human afterall and she feels the love from her fans and it touches her heart. And her fans connected with her and cheered her on. Fight the backlash don't even visit that dumb ,ugly ,susan hating blog ( zoegriffin)! They are just trying to use her name to get traffic! UP WITH SUSAN ,DOWN WITH THE EVIL GOSSIP!

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 14, 2009

@MisTia

Who is JOJ?

Posted by Singing Soul on June 14, 2009

Hey you guys YourAwesome and Evat - go for it - it's getting better and better and time we had a bit of lighthearted humour here as well. With TXN not here it's got a bit heavy. I love these images of PC and QE in the Susalounge on the Susasofa in Susaslippers that they can keep.

Posted by Foodhistorian on June 14, 2009

I just pray I can scrape together enough money to buy Susan's CD when it comes out- I've been her fan since day one.

Posted by evat on June 14, 2009

@pottedferne - ROFL - i will include this too!! (final scene - Pebbles singing the above lyrics in the bathroom)

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

@ YES PATRICIASART!!! Keep this site Positive!!! No cr...pols for me!! I have tried to ignore all negatives...including differences of opinions. Let's face it ...we all have opinions...but not everyone wants to hear it....INCLUDING THIS ONE!!! lol Ok..now I will go ignore myself...lol

LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU!!

SUSAN IS HAVING THE LAST LAUGH!!! YES SUSAN!! :)

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

I have a feeling that as Susan becomes more comfortable with appearing in public, that wry sense of humor she has will come out on stage and she will not only wow her fans with her singing, but have begin to have an interaction with the audience and become an outstanding entertainer.

Remember Carol Burnett touching her nose, Susan may perfect the finger to the temple as a trademark gesture!

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 14, 2009

@ SingingSoul.

Lol. Go the comedy team! I wish we had PebblesCam so we could see all the adventures she crams into her every celebrity day. Thanks for filling us in you guys. It's a ripper of a story so far.

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@bibi _ 36 - oops, sorry about that. John Owen-Jones, a singer, most people know him for his roles in both Les Mis and Phantom (leads in both by the way). He said some unflattering things a while back, provoked definitely by the things I spoke about. Not very nice, certainly not professional of him if you ask me, but somewhat understandable.

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

you got me laughing yourawesome..if Susan sheds a tear, it will be from the weight of carting all the money she makes to the bank.

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

@MisTia, I'm not worried about my reaction and how I deal with experts analyses, but about the reaction of the general public and how it could effect Susan's career. One thing I have actually learned, to my dismay, from following Susan so closely, is just how powerful and at the same time distorted the media can be.

I'm sorry to some of you if my comments are not positive enough, but my feelings about Susan are strong and its impossible for me to just make light funny comments all the time. Its not my nature.

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

yes bibi-the story of Susan according to Pebbles LOL!!! The trials and tribulations of caring for a Hooman that became the worlds greatest singing Star.

Posted by Lonnirose on June 14, 2009

Ferne, you just said what I've always contended - give Susan a hand mike and let her do whatever she likes on that stage. With her charismatic stage presence she could interact with the audience and they'd be blown away. She has a wonderful sharp wit and then when she sings for them - oh wow. Perhaps when this tour is over and she can do her own show, she will do just that.

Posted by wenvas on June 14, 2009

@PWattis: In agreement with you here! Whether that (press release?) was legitimate or not, I for one will be relieved if she takes a break...for her own well-being. It's been a frantic ride she's been on.

Posted by Bobber2 on June 14, 2009

If Susan missed a few words in one of her songs so what ? The Beatles addressed this issue years ago in their song, "With A Little Help From My Friends" You got to know when they composed this humourous song they must have been thinking 'What if we make a mistake on stage where we flop off doing something right...will the people support us regardless of an occasional imperfection...that's where I guess we need "A Little Help From Our Friends"

What would you do if I sang out of tune, Would you stand up and walk out on me. Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song, And I'll try not to sing out of key. Oh I get by with a little help from my friends, I get high with a little help from my friends, Oh I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends.

Susan Boyle dear one know this regardless as to whether you are absolutely perfect on stage [who is anyway] which is what the Beatles were trying to say, look girl you've got friends...and rumour has it more then just a few...I think about 300 million and NEVER EVER WILL WE STAND UP AND WALK OUT ON YOU :-)

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@PWattis - oh dear, no, no, you misunderstood! I didn't mean you personally at all! This whole conversation started when someone, am terribly sorry do not remember who, commented about the fact that people shouldn't mention Susan's little mistakes if they are fans ... or something like that. I reacted to that and well, somehow in the end, the two of us got to talking - purely in general sort of way, at least my comments were, in regards to all kinds of fans I've seen during this time.

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 14, 2009

Great post Bobber2 - long live the Beatles AND SUSAN BOYLE! And knowing people won't walk out on you is not the same as believing - not trying to be technical - I just know the fear that people have of public speaking - and this is so much harder than that - my heart goes out to her every time she just ventures out on the stage - she has the courage I cherish and wish I had.

Posted by BoyleFan on June 14, 2009

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Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

it worked!!!

Posted by Chayo on June 14, 2009

Has any one heard from Chenando? Is there any way to follow up on him? He seems to be a beautiful person and I certainly miss his comments and videos.

Susan's performances have been so AWESOME!!! and feel so proud of her!!!

Posted by Chayo on June 14, 2009

WE LOVE YOU SUSAN!!! DON'T YOU EVER FORGET IT!!! COME TO THE STATES AND YOU'LL SEE.

Posted by bibi _ 36 on June 14, 2009

@MisTia.

Thanks for that. I'm an ignoramus when it comes to stage musicals and those who perform in them. Am on such a steep learning curve that I'd never heard of Elaine Page either until Susan mentioned her. I'll see if I can find a YouTube of John Owen-Jones to listen to, as I've done with Elaine Page. Tonight I had a listen to some snippets of the original cast recording of Cats. Must say, Memory (Buckley?) wasn't a patch on Susan's interpretation as heard yesterday - 28 years later - to my ears. Can only be subjective as I've little knowledge to draw on. Will also see what JOJ said in the press, if it's available.

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

@MisTia, oh dear, I wasn't referring to your comments to me at all! I was referring to others who prefer to keep the site positive and on the lighter side. Which I respect and therefore don't express irritation towards. But I sometimes catch remarks that more in-depth discussions are an annoyance to some.

I was enjoying our discussion very much, but I have to go now because my son is kicking my off the computer.

Posted by BoyleFan on June 14, 2009

Just trying to embed a clickable link (which returns to this page) as a test:

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Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

Bobber2...Love YOU!!! Love what you said!! We will ALWAYS BE THERE FOR SUSAN!!!

Pottedferne...MS BAGS OF MONEY BOYLE....Will have the last laugh!!! LOVE IT!!

TIA..don't worry not talkin about you....!! really this is what I have been doing since April

Chavo....email Cheanado!! Directly...find one of his old post ..click on it and (send mail should be there)

LonniRose....Yes give her a mic...and let SUSAN be SUSAN!!! She is a natural comedienne!! Love her WIT!!

HELLO ALL....!!! ARE WE HAVING FUN TODAY???? I AM!! :)

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 14, 2009

BoyleFan-Clickable link takes you to the YouTube video.

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@bibi _ 36 - my pleasure. JOJ is not a favorite of mine actually. Great singer but when it comes to pure preferences, not my cup of tea. I am a great fan of Colm Wilkinson, that men is it for me, when it comes to male vocals - he is the originator of the Valjean role in Les Mis, part of the original London cast that is even today considered the best ever. Definitely look him up on YT, very much worth your time, the men is ... unparalleled really when it comes to his singing. Especially the 10th Anniversary concert in Royal Albert Hall, also found on YT, I have that on DVDs - best performance of Les Mis ever. You'll find Ruthie Henshall there as well, she played Fantine, and thus sang IDAD - marvelous voice, marvelous. As you can see, a big fan of musicals here lol. We all started somewhere, I am so pleased you are discovering them. Music is a treasure. Oh, btw, just google JOJ and Susan Boyle and it should pop up.

@PWattis - oh, I see, I feel better now! Have fun dear, I enjoyed our talk too! Hope to talk to you later, am cleaning myself and just popping up here and there!

Posted by HAPPY on June 14, 2009

I just have two things to say, first to Susan's detractors: "Never underestimate the power of a woman!" then to Sue herself: "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any", but that, of course, she already knows...

What a fuss is made over Susan's supposed stage fright on BGT Tour and sudden need for a day's rest! After achieving what she achieved on that stunning Saturday performance, who can question her ability to hold a stage and wow crowds? On the other hand, we all know she needs some time out to gon working on her CD and don't we know that stage frigth s after all the hallmark of grea

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

Pwattis and Mis Tia...feel free to chat on anything you want!! This site is for ALL SUSAFANS!!! :) The only ones we don't want here are the trolls!!!

BIBI...You will learn!! lol Its fun here just keep asking questions!! No wrong questions??? ENJOY!!

Posted by BoyleFan on June 14, 2009

I've just run two tests on embedding clickable links in our comments. These "tricks" work in this forum.

A. Shortest code: (1) Enclose your http://whatever in quotes (2) Precede the quotes with: Identification of the Video or Newspaper Article

B. More code; returns reader to your comment after page containing video is closed: (1) Enclose your http://whatever in quotes (2) Precede the quotes with: Identification of the Video or Newspaper Article

Going to the trouble of doing A or B will save your readers from having to cut and paste your links into their browsers.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

Happy...SUSAN ROCKS AND WE ALL KNOW IT!!!!

THREE CHEERS FOR SUSAN!!! SHE HAS FANTASTIC STAGE PRESENCE!! SHE IS THE SHOW!!!!

Posted by BoyleFan on June 14, 2009

Sorry. My attempt at putting up coding instructions didn't work: my sample code was implemented, not displayed as an example! If you want to know how TEST and TEST2 (above) were coded, please email me.

Posted by IvoryMist on June 14, 2009

"http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/107361/Dream-come-true-as-Susan-gets-chance-to-sing-with-her-Cats-idol"

Sunday Express

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

flickrsusanboylescrapbook "http://www.flickr.com/photos/susanboylescrapbook/show/"

Posted by Bobber2 on June 14, 2009

If the media ever approached Susan and asked her "What do you feel about an odd person in the audience who might have booed?" I'd reply by saying "Why should I be upset about that...who knows they might not have just liked my outfit" :-)

Posted by AmazinglyCritical on June 14, 2009

Thank You Susan for setting the internet buzzing this weekend. The only way she doesn't get your attention is if your deaf. The media can't even keep up with her now. She has them all fooled. And keeps on answering all her critics everytime she performs because she's just AMAZING. Unless her voice gives out on her, which I doubt, you can bet she'll be singing at every show. Now we can all be honest here. If we had a ticket to one of those shows, and Susan Boyle couldn't or wasn't able to perform that night, we'd all demand a REFUND. I know I would without even thinking twice.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

@BoyleFan , I tried what you said but it didn't work for me. What did I do wrong?

Posted by nibbana on June 14, 2009

Susan Pulls Out of Manchester Appearance: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Susan-Boyle-Pulls-Out-Of-Manchester-Show-For-Britains-Got-Talent/Article/200906215304964?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_4&lid=ARTICLE_15304964_Susan_Boyle_Pulls_Out_Of_Manchester_Show_For_Britains_Got_Talent

Poor Susan..I hope she is okay. Not sure if she is cut out for this kind of Grunge Touring.

Posted by l3allsie on June 14, 2009

An astounding job once again Susan keep up the awesome job your voice is so powerful and so much feeling behind everything you sing YOUR DREAMS ARE COMING TRUE :)

Posted by HAPPY on June 14, 2009

Sorry about that! I meant we all know she needs some time to go on working on her CD and don't we know that stage fright is the hallmark of great artists?

I' m rather concerned, though, about the way her minders deal with the whole situation. It seems they so much want to protect her from the crowds and maybe from herself that they are preventing her from interacting freely with the fans she meets on her way to airports, venues, hotels... I suppose this is highly necessary for her own sake, but in a few videos, she seemed to be equally annoyed with her minders' sollicitude and with public hysteria invading her privacy. I think she likes the protection but at the same time might resent the lack of freedom it entails. She's such an outgoing person, she might find it difficult to adapt to this. Of course, she must learn how to deal with it with the necessary distance without losing her good humor. Not reacting to everything she hears wouldn't mean she's becoming insensitive. Acting too familiarly or giving casual response are simply no longer suitable to the star she is now. We can count on her to find the right approach to this and still come out as the genial girl she is while gradually learning how to protect herself from the hounds...

Posted by youareloved on June 14, 2009

So Susan forgot the 2nd verse of Memory? That's nothing!! There were times I have forgotten our home phone # can't even tell you my mob # without checking my mobile!!! But didn't she sound incredible in Sheffield?!!!!! Take as much rest as you want , girl! We will wait in patience and support you all the way. REMEMBER SUSAN --shine your light and let the whole world see that you're singing for the glory of the risen King. Your Saviour, He can move your mountains. Your God is mighty to save. He is mighty to save!You need not fear for you are loved by the Greatest. I love your voice and you are beautiful!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

She is just resting. Big whip. I can't believe they call that breaking news!

Posted by nibbana on June 14, 2009

Another newly released article Susan draws strength from her Mother's Wedding Ring after forgetting the words to Memory. You must copy and past the entire link to read the story.

http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/102395-susan-boyle-drew-strength-to-perform-from-mums-wedding-ring/

Posted by l3allsie on June 14, 2009

I hope she is ok too but I think with all that has been happening she needs to take it slow and go at her own pace till she is feeling 100% Heck I am sure most of us would feel the same way Susan does she is human just like everyone else. Take the day off Susan and rest and come back with a wow crowd again :)

Posted by Singing Soul on June 14, 2009

No problem with being heavy or serious here but just nice to have the lighthearted ones in between to keep the balance!!!

Posted by IvoryMist on June 14, 2009

<href="http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/107361/Dream-come-true-as-Susan-gets-chance-to-sing-with-her-Cats-idol"

just a test.

Posted by nibbana on June 14, 2009

It was huge news in the U.S. when O'bama became irritated with his handlers after going out to lunch and they told him to stay in the limo until the press arrived after which he told them, "I don't feel like waiting" and pushed them aside and got out anyway. Handlers and Assistants can be very, very frustrating for celebs. Rock On Susan!

Posted by BoyleFan on June 14, 2009

@patriciasart You've got mail (containing coding instructions). Feel free to share with others. I must go offline now. Good luck.

Posted by AmazinglyCritical on June 14, 2009

I have been to so many concerts and live shows that isn't one I've been to where the act or musicians or singers didn't sing the song like you hear it when it's a recording from a studio. Noway, not through a whole live show, it's impossible.

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

Ooo new video from yesterday, think from last night actually. Video is not so good, but audio is not bad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r59k05UD0A

Posted by xeno on June 14, 2009

Susan in Sheffield last night

(Just testing!)

Posted by fumingjane on June 14, 2009

"Due to massive demand for tickets new dates have already been added to the tour. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!"

Piers' blog led me to the "buy tickets now" link. There is no date on this, so I don't know whether it's old news.

The last shows are scheduled for July 5. On most days, the Tour has a matinee and evening performance. I don't know what the "new" dates are, but am thrilled to see "massive demand for tickets!"

Jane.

Posted by tweek on June 14, 2009

On the google search engine this AM, there was almost 100,000 searches for Susan Boyle Sheffield...shows you how many people are interested in her tour performances..

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

Meh, sorry, afternoon actually. I think ther exit from the stage is the same as on the one we've seen already so another from that session. Still nice to see the audience so close, cheering :)

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

i hope Susan gets her rest "makes that audience rock" in Edinburgh and Galway!!! They will go wild!

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 14, 2009

Howdy nibbana,

Let me go on record as saying that I believe the SKY NEWS report of Susan pulling out of the Manchester shows is hogwash! I don't know where they got their information but no other news outlet is running that story.

I believe Susan will be ON STAGE and PERFORMING at both shows today! This is just the media getting things wrong once again.

We'll have to wait and see...the matinae performance is about to begin. But, what a lotta nonsense about her pulling out...I'll bet my saddlebags she's on stage and performing magnificiently as usual.

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by xeno on June 14, 2009

Making links:

Type this: [a href="xyz.com/"]Name of link[/a] to make a link, but replace the [ with < and the ] with >.

So [a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r59k05UD0A"]Susan in Sheffield[/a] becomes Susan in Sheffield when typed in with the < and >.

Hope this shows up correctly (fingers crossed) and hope it helps.

Posted by xeno on June 14, 2009

Oop! Looks like I didn't close the tag with < /a >. Some teacher I am.

Posted by nibbana on June 14, 2009

Hello Wild Ol'Dan...you may be right. But I wouldn't be surprised if she rested prior to Glasgow. Happy Trails...nibbana

Posted by l3allsie on June 14, 2009

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/06/14/sue-boyle-s-first-night-performance-the-verdict-115875-21438422/

CANT these idiots be positive about ANYTHING???? AND LEAVE HER ALONE

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@xeno - great explanation, thanks a bunch! *hugs*

@Wild Ol'Dan - the first show is ongoing, started at 1.30 PM so we'll know soon enough. :)

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

sorry ... brain lapse...meant Glasgow!!

Posted by Csk8stoo on June 14, 2009

We'll know soon enough if Susan sings today..it's already past the time of the afternoon performance!

Posted by AmazinglyCritical on June 14, 2009

Besides, who cares if she skips some shows. She'll probably be at most of them. People are forgetting that it's only been 2 months since her audition video went viral and all this started. Nobody can work like that and not have to take time off. We've all taken time off from whatever career paths we're on. In two months, she went from a spec of dirt like all of us, to, just as common a household name as Jesus.

Posted by fumingjane on June 14, 2009

allsie: I thought that was a great article! The author interjected his personal opinions, but I didn't find anything offensive, except perhaps the last paragraph.

No one has claimed Susan is the perfect, consummate artist. Because none such exists!

Can't wait for Glasglow on Monday! What a scene that will be! Rock on Susan! Rest up for this one!

Jane.

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 14, 2009

Howdy xeno,

Say...your test works fine!

Keep your eyes peeled folks, I believe we will soon have video of our Susan on stage at the Manchester Evening News Arena...and yet another standing ovation by a grateful crowd!

If Susan were not there we would be seeing a million press reports about the lines at the box office demanding a refund... the only media outlet reporting that she will not be there is Sky News. She'll be there.

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by gardenator on June 14, 2009

Good Morning from the American West ! See that you Susanistas have been on the case. Thanks for all the article links. Don't know how you find them, as they do not appear on my searches. So I really appreciate them and the insight they provide. Especially liked the interviews with Susan's brother Gerry, about their home life of love and music, and the terrible toll that bullies took on a sensitive soul like Susan. I think he is right that the bullying memories are at the base of the hurdles Susan faces today, for negative conditioning goes deep, no matter what positive feedback one gets to the contrary. Still the girl keeps going. That is courage !

Casey'smom~So Casey is to you as Pebbles is to Susan. Let's hear it for the four footers -- so much sweeter than the majority of their two footed relatives.

Posted by fumingjane on June 14, 2009

Dan, two shows a day, day after day is grueling for all the performers. That poor guy with 2Grand must be a zoombie! The young ones will be fine, Susan and grandpa need their time off, IMO.

Jane.

Posted by mina on June 14, 2009

from the bginning they said that susan may not perform in all shows, under all those circumsances she did an incredible job both days, even though she lost some lyrics, who cares!!

singing today or not we will see what is true at the end.

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 14, 2009

Howdy fumingjane-

I'll betcha that gramdpa and Susan will be on stage as usual. Again, the only news media outlet stirrin' up the dust right now is Sky News. If this were true the Sun would be havin' a field day!

Have Faith. The videos will show up soon of another magnificent performance by Scottish Singing Sensation Susan Boyle in the Evening News Area in Manchester.

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by HAPPY on June 14, 2009

Do you really think Simon would have rented that flat in London if Susan wasn't supposed to get back there now and then for a well deserved rest? Though I personally tend to think, her going on singing and improving all the way is a long standing miracle, I do hope she'll be able to make it. She certainly wants to be perfectly rested for those big shows in her homeland, next week! Go on, Susan, show them they're all fools!

Posted by mina on June 14, 2009

at the end susan got her DREAM AND MUCH MORE, she can start a great future, NOW SHE IS ABLE TO PERFORM FOR A LARGE AUDIENCE on this tour and can go from there......

amen lol

Posted by terijay on June 14, 2009

Sky news said she was not doing the evening show- maybe she did do the afternoon show? Whatever, the tabloids over there will have a field day with their headlines, and you know they will. Personally, and no one has to agree with me, I was always saying she should have taken up Simon to "tear up the tour contract" in the first place and just get well and work on the CD or CDs. I worried she would not be well enough to do it, and it would look bad for her if she could not handle it. Now I am sad.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

Anyone know if Susan made it to Church today?? I hope she has a few normal activities in between all the hoopla!

I could see her trying to slide in a back pew...all heads turn and do the Susanod! AND THEN THE SINGING BEGINS..and the church goes silent....because everyone wants to hear SUSAN SING!!! God has a sense of humor....I'm sure he would shuuuuuuuush everyone too, just to listen to SUSAN!! SMILE!!! :)

Posted by gardenator on June 14, 2009

Listening to wwoz.org, the great radio arm of the New Orleans Jazz&Heritage Foundation. The Sunday Morning gospel show is on, and the last two songs were sung by gospel genius Mahalia Jackson -- In the Upper Room, and Precious Lord. I just know Susan would do a fabulous job of singing in the gospel tradition, with her being a child of the church. Like Mahalia, Susan's gift is that it is her spirit that shines through her voice. There are many people with lovely voices. But it is something on the inside that makes listening to singers like Mahalia Jackson and Susan Boyle so compelling.

Posted by maigret on June 14, 2009

@DJG-Scotland. Thanks for the 3 songs. They are on my iPod now. It took a few tries until I realized to paste the link into URL vs browser. the only problem was that the volume was low on my mac's iTunes but OK on the Pod. Thanks again. What a gift you are.

Posted by tweek on June 14, 2009

Late last nite, I discovered what I think is the most beautiful photo blog on Susan, done by patriciasart, I found the link in a previous posting...if you have not seen it...you must: http://patriciasnow.blogspot.com/ you scroll down the banner on the left, and the link is at the very bottom of the page. She has all the latest photos, as well as the best of the best Enjoy!

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 14, 2009

Howdy folks,

Do not get all worked up about this...Susan will perform in Manchester. No other media outlet has reported anything except Sky News...

Look at last night's performance video...Susan once again did an outstanding job. There were no booos at the performance yesterday afternoon (that was the fantasy of a so called reporter named Kate Foster), the missed words did nothing but endear Susan to every member of that audience...they were no big thing. Susan is not weak...she is strong...and she is loving every minute of these performances. And, for gosh sakes, she is not alone. I betcha she's gettin' more hugs back stage now than she has ever got in her entire life.

Keep watchin' for the video's of her performance at today's matinae...have faith.

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 14, 2009

I now have a DVD version of the Sheffield perfromance available. The ISO file is currently on its way up (slowly!) to the file host server. If all goes to plan,it should be available in the next half hour. It will be the same procedure as yesterday's Birmingham ISO file. I will post all the download details and instructions again when it's ready to download.

Posted by mina on June 14, 2009

hey TERIJAY, in the matter of fact, i thought the same, no tour at all get better and start to work on that cd!!

cd much more important as the tour!! on the other hand is a good experience for her in a way....

Posted by aliz on June 14, 2009

You know if it were me I would most definately need my down time, I think the noise during her singing can be very un settling. It would make me forget a stanza or two. Also I wonder if she has had any time to absorbe the reviews that were made heer first night and second day out on the tour. Maybe she also needs a little pebbles time. Plus simon said she could do what she felt like she could. From a previous article, looks like elaine paige's people were there listening to the opening show and immediately phoned elaine about how talented and what a great stage presence she has. I bet susan doesn't even know these things. I hope she can really sing as many as she wants and is not signed to sing all 10. Simon should go on with her recording and build susan up slowly with these performances,and in venues where the audience wants to see her only. She has definately shown him that she has as they say the it factor on stage as all the rave reviews have come in from these first two performances. Give her time is all I say. Give her time to adjust and do what she wants

Posted by MrIscan on June 14, 2009

She's not performing in Manchester Guys

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Susan-Boyle-Pulls-Out-Of-Manchester-Show-For-Britains-Got-Talent/Article/200906215304964?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_4&lid=ARTICLE_15304964_Susan_Boyle_Pulls_Out_Of_Manchester_Show_For_Britains_Got_Talent

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

i luv wwoz gardenator and especially the Sunday gospel show. wwoz is one of the places I support. I have a CD of Mahalia singing In the Upper Room----gonna put it on now.

Posted by mina on June 14, 2009

hi DJG big thanks for doing this again!!

Posted by tweek on June 14, 2009

Aliaz, thank you for this posting.

You will be glad to hear that some of elaine paige people weere in the audience last night and were thrilled with susan's performance. (please scroll up and read the comments). You're right no big deal missing a note or two when you've got talent like Susan, and the professionals themselves recognize what kine of pressure Susan has been under lately. Besides, Elaine Paige, guess who else has come to support Susan? It is Barbara Streisand (who actually placed a phone call to Susan to wish her well.) And, who has showed up on twitter praising Susan's singing...but Elizabeth Taylor (she must be in her 80's now.)

Posted by mina on June 14, 2009

yep aliz, i do not think she is signed to sing all 10!!

she did not today, so..agree may she should go out for good at this tour relax a little and start recording sing later only for HER AUDIENCE!!

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

Its all about Susan's health and well being...if it's true.

This is her life and her dream, at her pace.

Posted by Kalua on June 14, 2009

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/

Posted by terijay on June 14, 2009

I have a feeling her slight lyric error in yesterday's matinee depressed Susan and she has been deemed as having panic attacks and anxiety in the past, as evidenced by the Priory stay and her brother. I suffer also from what is called, "anticipation anxiety"- and I know what it is like. Your heart pounds and you feel so light headed like you are going to lose control or pass out. If Susan has that going on, it would be very difficult. All I care about is where she is right now and that she is not grieving that she let people down.

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@Wild Ol' Dan - "No other media outlet has reported anything except Sky News..."

Yeah, and guess who they quote as their main source? The blogger mentioned higher up in this blog, whose grand journalistic credential is her self-description as "the UK's biggest party girl." Wow. That's journalism that would have Woodward and Bernstein green with envy, all right. *snort*

Posted by Elayne on June 14, 2009

Thank you, Tommy, for the video! What I heard was "yahooing", not "booing"! As to the supposed "flub", I believe she had an emotional" moment instead. My pastor (Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church in Houston, TX) has such emotional moments, when he is overcome by the goodness of God. We, his congregation, always clap for him and cheer him on during those moments. I believe Susan, who loves God and surely knows that He is the One who has made her dream come true, had such a moment onstage yesterday, and that she will have many more as Father God continues to bless her, to open incredible doors of opportunity and takes her to even greater heights and achievements. As to her dress, it is a "costume" and as it is a dress that is recognizable now, the BGT producers will want her to continue to wear it. I personally liked the maroon sequin one better and wish they had chosen that one for her, but since she wore it for her "Memories" performamce which most people don't seem to favor (I love her rendition of it!)they probably decised it was not the best one to wear. But not to worry, we are going to see Susan in some very beautiful gowns in the days to come, after the BGT tour. I predict that she will lose weight as well because that is what she said she would like to do. And we already know that she is able to accomplish that which she says she will do! The sky is the limit for our Susan Boyle!!!! Just keep her in your paryers as she continues with this tour and "walks" through the doors God will continue to open for her......

Posted by Kalua on June 14, 2009

I'm glad she is resting and preparing for tomorrow's Glasgow performance. I read that Simon Cowell will be auditioning in Glasgow this week end for X Factor.

So it's very logical for Susan to rest today. She does not have to do the whole tour.

Posted by tweek on June 14, 2009

This message is for Tommy U.S.A. Your videos are awesome. Every time I watch one...I think it is the best ever, then you out top the one you did before. God, has blessed you with incredible talent. I have now a hard time choosing between listening to actual recordings of Susan, or listening to your videos. It's like really a tough decision, when you don't have enough time to go around. But, somehow I do both! Keep right on going, just like Susan says she does with her singing. Truly, you are very much appreciated by all of us.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

testing this link

[a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/susanboylescrapbook/show/"Susan Boyle Scrapbook

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@Kalua - O.K., I am guessing the Manchester Evening News is a more credible source than celebrity gossip blogs and rags, so now I'm willing to believe it. ;-) For one thing, they are far more likely to have been contacted directly by Susan's spokesperson than, say, UK Party Girl.

Anyway, folks, just ignore all the sensational opinionizing in the media that makes a crisis out of what is likely a preventative measure to be sure Susan paces herself wisely. Her career is not in doubt because she takes a day off. Hell, she could abandon live performance altogether and still have a prosperous career recording CDs. But knowing how she loves the stage, I don't see that happening. ;-)

Posted by mina on June 14, 2009

terijay, i do not have any anxiety or something like that sorry to hear that from you, may that is the reason why she did not perform today...we do not know what she is thinking!

like yourAwsome said she should do what she wants to it is HER DREAM

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 14, 2009

Howdy Pards,

Well...I reckon if the Manchester Evening News is reporting it...then, indeed, it must me true. I was wrong.

It's a sad day. I can see the tabloids gearin' up...

I'll say no more.

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by wenvas on June 14, 2009

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Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

Have a great SUSASUNDAY!!!

GUESS WE WILL JUST HAVE TO LET OUR SUSAN REST!!

SHE HAD A COUPLE OF VERY BUSY DAYS!!!...SHE'll BE BACK IN FULL FORM TOMORROW!!!

BACK TO THE BIRM/SHEF VIDEO'S FOR NOW...I'm still enjoying them!! Watching her sing, smile and blowing kisses!!! She is truly in her element!!

Posted by tweek on June 14, 2009

Elayne, that was a very beautiful posting. I wish that I could express myself as you did. But I will keep Susan in my prayers, as well!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

@tweek ,thank you ! Here is the link to my flickr Susan pictures but I don't know how to make it clickable so you have to copy and paste it

http://www.flickr.com/photos/susanboylescrapbook/show/

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Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

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Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

So it's official then, she is not on today? I see the vultures have already started circling, TMZ is already at it. I have a few choice words for them, but being a lady and all...

Must admit that I am surprised she isn't performing today; I do hope she is all right.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

Yipee ,I did it! Thank you wenvas ! Great link for instructions.

Susan Boyle Pictures

Posted by MrIscan on June 14, 2009

Susan is imply having a day off...that's all...lets not enter into a big drama....and avoid reading links to the tabloids...not recommended...not good for one's nerves lol

Posted by MrIscan on June 14, 2009

Susan is simply having a day off...that's all...lets not enter into a big drama....and avoid reading links to the tabloids...not recommended...not good for one's nerves lol

Posted by maigret on June 14, 2009

I've been waiting for her to realize the tour is too much for her at this point. That, and putting together a CD is too demanding. I imagine she wanted the experience and the high of the competition has carried her for awhile. I don't think it's about anxiety, panic, or stage fright. Any performer has that including some of the greats like Sir Laurance Olivier. Her emotion, memory lapse etc. is unimportant, just like her "croaking note" (her words) at the beginning of Memory in the Semis. What is true is that she came back each time - that's class.

I hope she's realizing she can't do this to her voice at this stage of her career. The same songs night after night for someone new to this kind of schedule and changing venue is exhausting. It's not as though she has her an orchestra and conductor to fine tune these performances. there'sno one to duke it out with - she's locked into the zen of the tape. Also we don't know who her support is in the immediate entourage. Calling Dr. Lotzof (sp?) is not the same as having someone at your side or waiting for you to listen to your triumphs and fears. I wish she had stayed in the Priory longer to get that. Maybe she'll go back - I hope so. In the meantime I will hold her in my heart and try to beam that up across the pond.

Posted by BethInTheUSA on June 14, 2009

MisTia: Did you read the comments on the TMZ article? Evidently a lot of people are getting tired of the mindless drivel and senseless criticism coming out of the press.

Posted by terijay on June 14, 2009

The article in the Manchester paper says a "decision" will be made later today about the rest of the tour...I am sure she is disappointed. The Tabs won't report that, though. The last two months have been something no one I know of could have handled. They should have seen that coming. Her performances have been so stunning thus far, and I hope her "handlers" are showing her all the glowing reviews!

Posted by PaulieDB on June 14, 2009

Having been onstage myself for 34+ years, I know exactly how our Susan feels, well I think I do... When one fluffs lines as she did yesterday, it sure knocks the confidence out of you, and you don't want to go back on that stage again, also it becomes magnified when one has an anxiety disorder, which I also have... The andrenaline that pumps before each performance is amazing, but can also be a downfall... I sure hope that she can pick herself up from yesterday, rest up today, and be ready for the Glasgow crowd tomorrow... Though in all honesty, I think she should have just done the opening show in Birmingham, then Glasgow and Edinburgh then perhaps Dublin and Belfast and then the Aberdeen shows... We all have to remember she has only been out of hospital for just over a week, the last thing we need is a further relapse of exhaustion... This is one heck of a grueling tour, with very very few days off, last night I put up the mileage between each city, so we knew that our Susan wasn't going back to London after each show... I think this is wrong of BGT to make all of the artists work like this, particularly as they are not seasoned performers.. Again it is all about the money game isn't it??

Posted by aliz on June 14, 2009

hey tweek, i am so glad barbra and elizabeth send susan their support. Barbra says she gets sick proir to going on stage to sing. and she has been doing this for years. You know in one of the elaine paige interviews, she tells susan to take time and take all of this in and then take steps. Seems to me susan is taking some down time and hopefully people are there to reassure her about skipped notes happening all the time. I am so glad she got rave reviews, as this is definately a testiment to her talents. Hope Simon is open enough to see that the tour is really not the best setting for susan, but that she did a bang up job any way. She stage presence really really really is spectacular, as we have all seen these last few days. I hope simon will schedule her to do her own shows. He should see by these few show that she needs time to prepare for shows as she put a great deal into them. I would also like to see her sing on GMA, Oprah, Today show. This would be great for susan.These would be great without all those shouters there to distract her while performing.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 14, 2009

MRLSCAN..thanks for posting....and YES YES YES...no need to post all the negatives here. ON your nerves??? lol

YES I HEAR YOU ON THAT ONE!!!

A DAY OF REST....Sounds good to me!! Peace, quiet, Pebbles and a glass of lemonade in her Posh Flat!!! I think I would like to join her!!!

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@BethInTheUSA - yes, and that is the only thing that prevented me from sharing my choice words. It's nice to see them, especially on a site like TMZ. Really is good to see so many people have their heads on straight and like Susan!

I don't understand comments here about the Tour being too much for her. The Tour is a wonderful opportunity for her, a way to get her feet wet with proper crowds and actual performances. She needs this as the experience she'll get, both the good and the bad, and we've seen a vast majority of it was good so far is irreplaceable really. Am a bit puzzled.

Posted by bjNewMexicoUSA on June 14, 2009

Yorkie said in the chat room last night that she had tickets for the matinee in Manchester. I imagine we'll hear from her directly about whether Susan did that performance. She lives some distance from Manchester, so my guess is that it will probably be later in the day before she gets home and can post.

Posted by CowgirlTX on June 14, 2009

Thanks DJG-Scotland - going to give it a whirl.

Posted by PaulieDB on June 14, 2009

@ Mis Tia... Any tour is way to much for even the seasoned professional, I toured Australia and New Zealand for one month performing, it is darn grueling to say the least, it is a wonderful opportunity for the exposure and experience, but really not good after just coming out of hospital... The worst part of it all is the travelling then quick sound checks and rehearsals, there is never enough hours in the day.. After the performance is over, you are on an andrenaline high, so sleep is the furthest thing from your mind, you need to wind down for a few hours... before you know it, hardly any sleep and back on the tour bus.. It grinds you down incredibly

Posted by AmazinglyCritical on June 14, 2009

I just have to laugh at how dramatic people are making this of her not performing tonight. Unless Susan comes out and says why, I don't believe any of it because all the guesses is just that. Speculation can spread rumors like wildfire, especially when it's a super-star. Lord have mercy if we allowed the woman to have some normalcy, such as, having a nice supper on Sunday evenings, watch t.v., rest, and be with family etc.... I respect her more everyday and this is still the beginning.

Posted by inspiredbysusan on June 14, 2009

This is my pipe dream but it may not be worth anything and I'm sure you all will think it's stupid.

I wish we could go back to 11 April 09 and catalog day by day (each and every day) what was happening TO Susan - all by well-meaning fans and media - outside her house, inside her house for interviews, tv media on her, people flocking her when she just went for groceries, etc. And of course even greater emphasis on the week of the semi-finals and finals. If I were able to do that, then I would like to see what many of the professional artists who are so supportive of her would say as far as that what type of minute after minute attention for an amateur would do (and even do to them - when they have protection and managers and "handlers", etc).

Then we could send that to every paper and tabloid and if they didn't publish it or when they wrote stupid articles we could cite it in our comments (if we wanted to even dignify them).

Then they might stop talking about her "frailties, her disabilities, her anxiety, her moodiness, whatever" - I would give anything to shut them up somehow. I know we all would.

Susan Boyle has endured (as many of you have said) much more than any of us AND much more than any of the other people on the show who are commenting on her. Why can't the world see that?

Told you it was a pipe dream. Let her do whatever she wants to do darnit. She's made them enough money already.

Standing by for the inevitable attack (yes, I'm very gunshy here but Susan has also taught me courage). Terrie

Posted by Elmie on June 14, 2009

Another BIG THANKS to Paul and TommyUSA for the Sheffield video! Screams of excitement and admiration of SUSAN, seemingly from a wide age-range (youngsters and adults) didn't stop my ears from filtering the sound -- And for the millionth time, it is official - from my viewpoint - that SUSAN's voice has that marvelous power to touch my soul -- not only her singing and the songs she sings but, more specifically, it's her voice that appeals to me and to many.

I'll watch out for any more Sheffield videos that might show her closer up. Meanwhile, I thoroughly enjoyed and loved this video!

Love you heaps, Susan!!!!!!! Whichever is best for your voice : Have a good rest away from too many hectic live performances, maybe -- just enough for you to enjoy and to exercise your lovely voice. Then, you'll be completing your CD that will reach all corners of the universe that you've conquered. Take care. Love to your personal supporters, too.

Good night from down-under Australia (almost midnight now here in Western Australia)

Lots of love to you all, Susan-site family ... And don't stop loving each other ...

Elmie

Posted by aliz on June 14, 2009

Maigret, Hello there, What you are saying is susan need someone theresuch as orchastra people, or other singers to gigve feed back and tell her what works where in her numbers and someone ther for moral support. That is not there at these shows. She could use that definately. My aunt and uncle sure used other people performing with them to give them feed back. It was all helpful. Susan does not have that here in this setting. But, I DO NOT believe she needs to be at pority. She has that support already at her finger tips, she can call when she wants to or go see her when needed!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

@PaulieDB I agree. For all the performers it must be exhuasting! Especially having to do 2 shows in one day.

Posted by aliz on June 14, 2009

You know I hope she is at her flat with pebbles soaking in the peace and quiet and the affection she shares with her furry friend. She will do fine. She definately has that wow factor. So impressed with her abilities.

Posted by NancyUSA on June 14, 2009

YourAwesome--smiled at the Church comment and the possible congregation's silence while waiting to hear Susan's beautiful voice. Can picture it and maybe the applause afterwards.

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@PaulieDB - yes, tours are not easy, I agree! One of my good friends from high school is a singer, so I am aware of the difficulties. That said, she (Susan) sings two songs per performance, you have to admit that is not much; at maximum four per day. The traveling is a problem, I've said that before but it's only been two days. That is pretty much why I am puzzled. Two days, six songs and already a break? This is why I said I hope it's nothing serious as the break came so quickly after the start. I still think she needs this tour and the experience it will give her, so I hope the other part of the story, where they mention her completely leaving is not true (of course if there are health issues, that's different but as I see it, she has none).

Posted by IvoryMist on June 14, 2009

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Just seeing if it works! Forgive me if it doesn't!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 14, 2009

DVD of SHEFFIELD performance now available:

As promised, I have created an ISO (disc image) file of a DVD of Susan's Sheffield performance. This ISO file is hosted on a file hosting site. You may need to download an ISO to DVD 'image burner', but I have included details of that too. The ISO image will create an NTSC (US compatible) DVD that you can then take away and play like any other DVD on your TV. I have had to do a lot of compressing to get an ISO file that is easily downloadable, but the overall quality is still very good. You can use your DVD player's zoom feature (most have this) to zoom in because this video was shot from a distance. Here's what you need to do to create your DVD:

1. Go get the ISO by clicking here (choose the 'free download' option - don't use 'premium' because it will cost. There is a 30 second delay before the download link will show for adverts to display). BEWARE: this file is 143Mb!

2. Save it somewhere on your machine

3. If you have your own ISO to DVD burner software (most versions of Nero, Roxio, Cyberlink should have this feature, or use ImgBurn again if you downloaded it yesterday) then you can now use that to create your DVD from the ISO file

4. If you need an ISO to DVD burner (for free) then I would recommend ImgBurn: click here to download ImgBurn (Once on the download page, just click the blue 'Download' button, then save the .exe file, then run it to install)

5. To create your DVD with ImgBurn: Insert a blank DVD, run ImgBurn, Select 'Write Image File to Disc' option, click the folder image next to where it says 'Please select a file...' then browse to the SUSANDVD2.ISO file, then click the image at the bottom of the screen (with the green triangle in the middle of 2 pictures of a disc) to start creating the DVD. Let it do its stuff - it will tell you when it's done. (You may want to untick the 'Verify' tick box if you want your disc to be ready quickly).

6. Eject the disc, take it to your home DVD player and play it!

This should all work as I've described. If it doesn't, check you've followed the instructions properly.

Posted by PaulieDB on June 14, 2009

@patriciasart... It is the worst part of being an entertainer, sadly the older you get the harder it gets.. at least the young ones still have the energy to do this, plus you have the build up before hand, of course the Media in our Susan's case are not helping one iota... My heart really goes out to those on the BGT tour, especially the older gentleman from 2 Grand, I think he is 76 yrs old if memory serves me well, I don't think he will do all the shows, but he many surprise us to say the least... I really feel for all of them I really do.... Sadly with stuff like this it is all about the monies... 32.50 pounds per ticket... at least 5000 people per venue... with approx 21 shows by my reckoning makes the amount of 162500 per show, making a total of 3412500 pounds I hope this is correct but you can see why they want all the performers performing, they give nothing about their health and well being, it is all about what is in the coffers

Rest up our Susan, you thoroughly deserve it... don't worry about those tabloid articles, you have the talent and we all know you have the talent...

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

This will cheer you up!

Susan Boyle Online Scrapbook

Posted by Donna T on June 14, 2009

Susan Boyle is just fine! I find it amusing that people think she is so fragile. I have taught theatre for over 25 years and know how desirious it is to get on stage! Susan is a real performer! Sure you are nervous, but you use that energy to perfrom. Of course you make mistakes that live theatre can't erase, so you put your hand to your head, signal that you simply forgot the lines and you go on. That is the mark of a true performer. Yes, you analyize what you have done and you adjust to get better. Performing is a passion. Susan has a manager now. He is hired to watch out for her voice. I'll bet Susan is just following his advice. Once again, the idea that Susan may not have "recovered" is selling papers and fueling the magnificant story of Susan.

Posted by maigret on June 14, 2009

@MisTia. A tour sounds more glamorous than it is. I've been in some stage performances night after night, even in one city, same theater, and it is very demanding physically and emotionally. When you've worked with one group of actors, dancers and singers through rehearsals for weeks or months, they become like a family including a few who remind yo of your crazy relatives. You fight, hate, love, but you know you depend on each other incl. the stage crew. This group doesn't have that history. They were pitted against each other in competition, and though there may be some camaraderie they are stand alone performers. It's a different dynamic, though by the end of the tour they may be like family.

Susan has already got her feet wet - alone at the Audition in front of skeptical judges and a booing audience. She performed in front of live audiences in the semi and final under tremendous pressure and a hostile press. (I am still in awe of her flubbing the first note in the semi and then recovering) She needs to rest her body (looks like she's trying to lose weight too), and her voice. I would like her to take time, step back, and absorb what has happened. I want her around for the long haul. I'll wait.

In the meantime, I'll feast on the videos and tapes we have. Her voice is in my head anyway. Take your time Susan - and don't read the papers or turn on the TV. We'll be here.

Posted by AmazinglyCritical on June 14, 2009

I can't imagine how the rest of the acts on the BGT tour are feeling right now. Thousands are lining up to see Susan and all the videos have one thing in common. People are screaming. It is quite clear that without a doubt, Susan won BGT in her audition. Starvos Flatley said that when Susan goes on to perform, everyone of the acts gather around to watch. Another rumor I heard was that Susan is resting tonight and Simon requested it because all the judges are going to the evening show in Glasgow and want her rested. She's even drawing them back once they figured out all the media attention isn't on them, it's on Susan. She'll make more money than Simon. Wouldn't that be the best thing in the world. Susan Boyle singing a Christmas concert with an Orchestra. Let the whole world watch it live.

Posted by IvoryMist on June 14, 2009

@DJG-Scotland 11:15 CST I made the cd....and it works well. Thank you!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 14, 2009

It seems embedded links don't work the way I thought, so here's the DVD posting again without the embedded links (just cut&paste the links to your browser):

DVD of SHEFFIELD performance now available:

As promised, I have created an ISO (disc image) file of a DVD of Susan's Sheffield performance. This ISO file is hosted on a file hosting site. You may need to download an ISO to DVD 'image burner', but I have included details of that too. The ISO image will create an NTSC (US compatible) DVD that you can then take away and play like any other DVD on your TV. I have had to do a lot of compressing to get an ISO file that is easily downloadable, but the overall quality is still very good. You can use your DVD player's zoom feature (most have this) to zoom in because this video was shot from a distance. Here's what you need to do to create your DVD:

1. Go get the ISO from http://www.filefactory.com/file/ag62143/n/SUSANDVD2_ISO (choose the 'free download' option - don't use 'premium' because it will cost. There is a 30 second delay before the download link will show for adverts to display). BEWARE: this file is 143Mb!

2. Save it somewhere on your machine

3. If you have your own ISO to DVD burner software (most versions of Nero, Roxio, Cyberlink should have this feature, or use ImgBurn again if you downloaded it yesterday) then you can now use that to create your DVD from the ISO file

4. If you need an ISO to DVD burner (for free) then I would recommend ImgBurn: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/ImgBurn/1128426215/1 (Once on the download page, just click the blue 'Download' button, then save the .exe file, then run it to install)

5. To create your DVD with ImgBurn: Insert a blank DVD, run ImgBurn, Select 'Write Image File to Disc' option, click the folder image next to where it says 'Please select a file...' then browse to the SUSANDVD2.ISO file, then click the image at the bottom of the screen (with the green triangle in the middle of 2 pictures of a disc) to start creating the DVD. Let it do its stuff - it will tell you when it's done. (You may want to untick the 'Verify' tick box if you want your disc to be ready quickly).

6. Eject the disc, take it to your home DVD player and play it!

This should all work as I've described. If it doesn't, check you've followed the instructions properly.

Posted by BethInTheUSA on June 14, 2009

I was concerned with the strain on Susan's voice during the tour; having taught in a large classroom without a mic, I know how easy it can be to strain your voice, and you might not know how much until the next morning when you can hardly speak.

Susan was singing at full volume the last couple of nights, and what with the adrenaline rush from performing before such huge audiences, she may have strained her voice without realizing it. I'm sure her doctor is keeping an eye out for such problems, since a singer straining her voice is no joke. Many singers have had serious injuries to their vocal cords, threatening their careers. I'm not trying to alarm anyone, I'm just saying that no one, including Simon, would want our new star to risk her voice.

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

maigret...regarding Susan's voice in your head......I posted earlier that Susan was singing to me in my head and I completely zoned and messed up an experiment. Glad to know I am not the only one who hears her voice.

Posted by gardenator on June 14, 2009

Pottedferne ~ Go ahead on, Girl, on OZ, most amazing radio station on the planet. Hope they ask Susan Boyle to the Jazz&Heritage Festival next year, when she is the most amazing performer on the planet.

Right on, Donna T, on the theater observations. Every performance is different. No stage performer is an automaton. It is the process that makes theater so interesting. Susan is an experienced stage performer. She can forget a line and come back. Her agreement was to perform at times she liked. So she is having a day to herself. AAAAHHHH...Apparently, Monday is the Glascow gig, and I imagine she wants to be rested up for that show in her native land. It should be awesome !!!

Posted by PaulieDB on June 14, 2009

@ Maigret... I so agree with your last blog... In fact I just got off the phone with a friend of mine who was a drummer back in the 70's 80's he toured with Linda Ronstadt, Tanya Tucker, Lenny Kravitz etc, even he said (and he loves our Susan by the way) for what she has been through, this tour would be incredibly tiring for her...

She needs this rest day today... as I know she will give a wowser of a performance in Glasgow.. The Scottish side of the tour is what I really think she will not miss....

Posted by MisTia on June 14, 2009

@maigret - well, I don't know how you got it from my comments but I most certainly do not think it is glamorous; I wasn't talking about that at all. But I don't also think that after two performances it is normal to require rest. As I don't see her as fragile, in need of rest, or anything of the sort, on the contrary, I see her as a very strong woman and performer, then it makes me think. Also, I don't think those couple of performances on BGT are anywhere near enough for, well anything really, when it comes to experience but never mind.

Donna T probably has it though. I keep forgetting she has a manager, and this seems like a very plausible explanation to me, very realistic.

Posted by jordie on June 14, 2009

First off...I am getting a big kick out of the developing Susan, Pebbles and the Royals skit...It is fabulous and a Susahumour link is a great idea. Imagine it in animated cartoon figures. Next. Why the fuss about a Susasunday off? If I had to perform in front of that noisey gang more than twice in a row, I would need several days to get my ears to function again. I wonder that she can concentrate on her singing in such a din. Even tho' the crowds have loved her, it was nerve-wracking seeing the video, let alone be in an auditorium. At any rate, she must be proud of herself for these experiences. This is more personal and I hate to admit it, but I hate "Memories". I never like that song...I find the tune very tedious, no matter over the years who has sung it. I will be so glad when Susan adds some new tunes to her repetoire. I love her to her soul and I know she is on her way to the top. Go SusaSuper, Go!!!!

Posted by Danny Ramone on June 14, 2009

Iv'e got a technical question for anyone who might know the answer. Is it possible to expand the text in the account section under Members activity? When you view all the comments of a member they get cut off after a couple sentences with a series of dots... You have to go to the blog to view the full comment. This gets very tedious and they are hard to find with so many comments lately. If anyone knows the answer please post it or drop me a message in this site. If it's not possible I'd like to drop a suggestion to fix that somehow. I thought I saw a suggestion box somewhere but I can't find it again.

Posted by radfan on June 14, 2009

@inspiredbysusan you a right! This woman did something to honor her mother and realize a dream to sing before a large audience and just record her songs. She has done that. The press went for her - then against her (ie SUBO, Hairy Angel, etc)- then for her again. Some family members have had alot to say about her - then claim they never said some derogetory things!

Being haunted day and night at her home - being pushed to do a tour in the same gown, with the same songs night after night would wear thin on anyone! Haven't we all heard a song on TV or radio that is played over and over again - to the point if we never that song again will be too soon for all of us?

We are fans of a humble, loving person - SAINT SUSAN OF BLACKBURN!!! No one should try to remake (for the sake of their making money) someone we thought of as perfect in the beginning...she's our treasure and should not by promotors or news people become a trained pet for their own benefit. Who is with me on protecting SAINT SUSAN from these bullies????

Posted by bjNewMexicoUSA on June 14, 2009

@DJG-Scotland Just loaded Susan's performances in BGT to my computer. It works great. Thanks for all you do to help un non-techies access Susan's music--both audio and video. Greatly appreciated.

Posted by PIGGIE on June 14, 2009

I don't know whether this will be interpreted as a positive or negative comment, but I'm going to make it anyway.

I totally understand Susan needing a break after "only 2 songs in 4 shows." There is no comparison to what she has to go through emotionally to what, say, the gentleman from 2 Grand has to do. There are NO EXPECTATIONS that 2 Grand has to meet. They just go out and sing. I totally think they will do the whole tour, despite the physically grueling schedule.

What Susan has had to do requires MUCH more emotional stamina. Emotional exhaustion is much more exhausting than physical. In additiona to dealing with the media frenzy, as someone else mentioned there is all that adrenaline build up, then the combination of that high feeling afterwards (from the ovations) mixed in with lows (was I really good enough? did they notice that flat note?) it totally messes up your body chemistry, does not allow for any sleep at all, and just makes a mess of you.

My comparison here is only 1/100th of what Susan is going through, but I can relate in general. Part of my job is to do corporate training. The day before a 3-day "gig" my anxiety ratchets up (will they like me, will they sleep in the class? do I really know the material? can I answer everyone's questions, etc.). Then the adrenaline kicks in each day to do your best, not only teach but you have to "perform" to keep people engaged. The first day goes well, there's the adrenaline high, no sleep that night, go back do it again, same thing, wait for feedback at the end of the class, good feedback, but you still pick apart everything you could have done better. At the end of the 3 days I am WIPED OUT COMPLETELY. And contrary to what you might think, it actually gets worse when I have to go back to someplace where they already know me and like me. Because now there are more expectations to meet. I have to do even better! I always tell my husband that I feel like such a wimp - there are people out there working so much harder physically, digging ditches, cutting down trees, dredging rivers, yet I am absolutely, completely exhausted from my little 3-day teaching gig and usually sleep for like 14 hours the next 2 nights.

So I hope Susan is winding down, getting in some rest, and will be nice and refreshed for Scotland. I guess I just wish this had been planned in advance to keep the tabloids at bay - if they had said, "Susan will be doing the following shows and only these shows..." but then I guess they wouldn't have sold any tickets for the ones in which she wasn't appearing!

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

@Patriciasart, love the scrapbook!

Posted by xeno on June 14, 2009

@MisTia: The fact that Susan was in the hospital just last week for exhaustion seems to be getting lost here. Most people need quite a long time to recover from hospitalization; it's not restful no matter how it was spun. Frankly, sending her out on that forced march of a tour was entirely unrealistic given what she went through over the last two months. It's not a matter of Susan's fragility, but of her having been hospitalized for serious problems just last week. Under those circumstances, it's not surprising that she needs time off. And she was never supposed to do all of the shows anyway, according to BGT sources.

Posted by MrIscan on June 14, 2009

Sorry guys but I think wer'e reading too much into this.Susan was told from the beginning that it was her choice to do as many concerts as she wished and Simon has been understanding enough to give her these priveleges when she is still bound to her BGT contract which obviously lays down certain terms and conditions.After four appearances which must be quite strenuos Susan has simply asked for a day off to relax.....thats all

This is only my opinion of course !

Posted by aliz on June 14, 2009

Hey tommy, Ihave been to your site several times since helping me with the vidoe. I keep watching that little baby waching susans audition tape, for one I am so impressed with her attentiveness and two, noticed she claps at the right times, not just when the audience does. she also recognizes real talent when she sees it. That is so adorable. Up that video up here everyone would love watching one of susan's youngest fan enjoying the show. Simply marvalous. So So sweet to see. Keep up the great work tommy. Here are some XXX and OOO's sent your way!Thanks bunches aliz

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

count on me radfan and don't forget I have the n'phews in Louisiana who will do a job for a case of longnecks!!!

Posted by xeno on June 14, 2009

@Mriscan: Absolutely right! Simon told Susan that she could do whatever she wished when she was in the clinic. She is wisely taking him up on his offer in order to do what's best for her own health and peace of mind. That's exactly what she should do if she feels the need. Susan is simply doing what she needs to do for herself, and she should be applauded for it.

Posted by AmazinglyCritical on June 14, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjpve1LoqiE This would be a great duet for this person to perform with Susan. Heck, they don't live too far from one another. Must be that European air, lol. After all, this has officially become a musical entity. I think the BGT tour acts should mix it up some. Have Diversity dancing to a song Susan is singing lol.

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

Sumfing to wait wif, as my youngest brother used to say as a child... ;-)

The person who posted the tipped-on-its-side video from Sheffield has "fixed" it so that you will no longer get vertigo while watching it. The sound quality remains excellent, and while you can still hear the crowd, this one seems to have the least interference of all the "versions" I've watched so far:

Susan in Sheffield Arena, June 13

And if the HTML works properly, that will be a link and open into a new tab/window in your browser, so you don't lose your place over here. ;-)

(Thanks to whoever figured out we can use HTML in comments; I'd assumed we couldn't, because nobody was using it!)

Posted by Danny Ramone on June 14, 2009

Don't worry abut the negative press, it goes with the territory. I've heard it said that any press is good press. I guess thats true to some degree. At least she hasn't made any huge blunders like John Lennon's remark that "the Beatles are bigger than God now", anyway she hasn't any records to burn yet. Maybe she's resting up for an important recording session. First things first, I always say.

Posted by aroseblush on June 14, 2009

Hi Susan Fans:

I just read that Susan will skip Manchester. I am not surprized as last week, I read that she will only do a handful of the tour.

Posted by IvoryMist on June 14, 2009

In a way, I do hope that Susan does not appear in some concerts....just to see the outcry of the people who bought tickets, mostly to see her!

Also, am sure Paul could make the links clickable...might be easier that way!

Posted by aliz on June 14, 2009

Hey piggie, I concurr with you, when I had to speak to fellow teachers, that I know really well or present work for graduate presentations I would almost pass out with fear. I get jittery just thinking about it now. Good insightes you have my dear. Know you are not alone in being exhaused after teaching for those three days. When your teaching your always on.,and adults can be so critical. Younger students not so much, but adults that's another thing.

Posted by marikasister on June 14, 2009

Piggie Thank you for sharing! I agree with you. It is fine that our ♥ SUSAN ♥ will take a rest. Hopfully the tickets are sold out now, because I think that was a big reason for BGT not to tell when lovely SUSAN was going to sing. We all want her to do a great work with her CD so she has to stop the BGT Tour as far as I can understand. ♥ from marikasister/ sweden

Posted by GeeBee202 on June 14, 2009

This has recently been put on YouTube. I think probably from the evening performance. It's only short and rather out of focus but it does get in closer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r59k05UD0A

Sorry if it's already been posted. The posts are coming so thick and fast, it's hard to keep up!

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

I think a combination of resting for overall physical stamina and being careful not to burn out her voice--she *is* new at singing on a professional stage, a much more demanding venue, I would guess, than a karaoke bar (or pub), and as we all know, she has a very strong, powerful voice.

Let's all remember that Susan is on a learning curve, here. This is a whole new ballgame for her, and it will take time, experimentation, and yes, periodic rest to find her right balance.

Or we could make like the tabloids, and say that every little twitch of Susan's eyebrow and shift of her voice is a sign of the Impending Apocalypse.

I know which choice I've made. ;-)

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

I will be glad when Susan's connection to BGT is over so all this speculation from the media about why she misses a performance or doesn't ride the bus, etc stops. She is special and deserves to be treated as such. They should have protected her a long time ago and I am very glad they are doing so now. I think its good that she is putting in some appearances, but every single performance is overkill for her. Having to travel to so many places in such a short period of time, sing the same two songs over and over to pre-recorded accompaniment, and wait in the wings for all the prior acts to perform sounds to me more draining than anything For some of the acts, such as 2 Grand this will most likely be end of the road (though I think the girl has a nice voice with potential) and knowing that they probably want to do every single performance. For Susan, however, this is just the end of her BGT committment but the beginning her real career. Her real growth and development will occur when she gets to work on more reperoire and sing with live accompaniment.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 14, 2009

Hello everyone....Finally got a chance to get on here.. Hope everyone is still feeling good about what is happening for our angel Susan... Her dream is coming true, and she is on her way to becoming a SUPERSTAR! I believe Susan just needs a day of rest, and will be fine as wine....we all do.

@aliz........thank you very much, aliz....glad you enjoy the tribute page for Susan....I believe that video is here on the site already somewhere.

Here is a link to my tribute page for Susan, in case anyone is interested. Takes a few seconds to load...there's a lot of videos on the page.....

TommyUSA Tribute To SUSAN BOYLE

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

Even if Susan's having the time of her life, look at it this way: When you take up a new exercise routine, you build up to it gradually; leaping enthusiastically into it, with all stops pulled out, is going to leave you with some very sore muscles and probably put you out of commission for a few days till you recuperate from your excessive enthusiasm. ;-)

Posted by sunny44 on June 14, 2009

Hi everyone, http://www.inthenews.co.uk/entertainment/tv/susan-boyle-pulls-out-britain-s-got-talent-live-show-$1303781.htm

This article say' In a statement that casts doubt over forthcoming performances, doctors said the 48-year-old had been advised to rest.

"She has been advised to rest today. She has done three amazing performances but she is being advised to rest," a tour statement said.

"She is really disappointed because she wants to be out there performing but she has been advised to have this rest.

"She send her sincere apologies to her fans for not appearing in Manchester."

Fans will be offered full refunds if they do not want to attend tonight's show without Boyle, who is due to perform at Glasgow tomorrow and Edinburgh on Wednesday.

I hope this article is accurate. I think Susan will perform at the events in Scotland. I think one of our members was going to fly to Scotland and had tickets to both of these events. It would be interesting to see how many people ask for a refund when they find out Susan is not going to perform at Manchester.

Posted by aroseblush on June 14, 2009

The tabloids are unmerciful today. If what I read last week is true, Susan was never intended to do the entire tour. It's just a slow day for news in mudville...so the tabloids try and create news. Not to worry.

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

thnx BS..i think Susan choked up on some of the lyrics and did not forget them as some have said. Memories is a very sad song about an aging cat. I know, my Madam Foofoo is beginning to look more and more like Grizelda. I can't bring myself to read the Old Possum Book...Also, the depression of losing her mother may have come to a head under the strain of the competition when the media was so negative toward her. Lets hope she comes out of this on the other side a little more selfish for herself.

Geaux Susan!!!!

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@GeeBee202 - It looks to me like it might be a different performance than the afternoon one; I thought I caught something slightly different at one point in her performance of "I Dreamed a Dream." Anyway, thanks!

Here's the video GeeBee posted above.

Posted by MrIscan on June 14, 2009

Seems were unanimous in agreeing that Susan is simply taking a day off.Lets just relax......be positive..... Praise her til kingdom come and wait in anticipation for her next performance

Posted by maigret on June 14, 2009

@xeno. As a mental health professional, I must say we don't know that Susan was hospitalized because of serious problems. She will certainly have some issues to deal with because of dramatic life changes, but she can address those in good time. It takes good sense and courage to say I have to take a break here...whether it's to admit yourself to the Priory, miss some scheduled performances, or say you need some help. I would have preferred for her to stay longer at the Priory if only for the rest (at all levels) and for the support she would have received. But I think she was eager to get going on her dream. Expect her to have setbacks, but they do not indicate serious problems, just the hassles of learning to take baby steps.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 14, 2009

Sorry, my last post with the hyperlink doesn't seem to work...

here is the link if you want to copy and paste.

http://tommyusa.faithweb.com/contact.html

Posted by aliz on June 14, 2009

hello aroseblush hope your outing last night was fun. Yes I recall only a handful of shows too., you are so right it was said in the press as such. the press forgets what they write of course. How convienent of them. Susan is the greatist. Go to tommy's tommyusa site to watch the youngist susan fanw atch her perform it is so cute.

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@PF - I agree. The Formerly Tipsy Video ;-) seems to show her choking up emotionally (or maybe her voice simply "catching" because she was pushing it a little too hard already) rather than forgetting. In any case, it happens--but I think she was truly moved and overwhelmed by all the love and support being sent her way. Maybe THAT'S what she needs a day off to allow to sink in and "process." ;-) Being truly loved and appreciated can be harder than a real hardship to deal with, sometimes!

Posted by bajaraquel on June 14, 2009

I for one am very proud of Susan and really hope she is DAMN PROUD of herself!!! She continues to amaze me with her beauty and generosity. I can only imagine the amount of stress, both negative and positive she has experienced in the past 12 weeks.

We as her loyal fans need to continue our unwavering support. To hell with the "media" reports. We can see from her performances that she is loved way beyond even her dreams. If there were a way for her to hear each and every one of us screaming and clapping at home watching "sideways" clips of her, she would be overwhelmed.

Let's continue to scream, clap, cry, rejoice and send those positive vibes. She is an amazing woman to still be standing after all that has happened in the past 12 weeks.

We love you Susan. Take your time, take care of yourself and most of all enjoy!

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

Also @PF - I'm sorry to hear about your Madam Foofoo. It's hard to see a beloved cat (or other pet) start to decline, no matter how long and happy a life has been lived up till now. :(

Posted by aroseblush on June 14, 2009

aliz...Happy Sunday. Yes, it was dinner in my honour by some of my wonderful neighbors. Today is my birthday. Ugh! Another one. I will go and check out Tommyusa site.

Posted by maigret on June 14, 2009

@Bohemian Spirit. Yes, haven't we all choked up at love and support - especially when it hits us when we aren't expecting it. Well said.

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

@YourAwesome, thank you for your comment directed to me earlier. I appreciate it. I'm oversensitive sometimes.

Posted by ammo on June 14, 2009

Hi all, just popped in to blog to see what's new...So many more comments...wow, I'll have to catch up later. Patriciasart, put the lovely scapbook of Susan Pictures into my favourites because I have to dash and there are so many gorgeous pictures to look at, some I hadn't see. I probably didn't get half way through. Thanks again

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

@BS this is exactly why we must be careful what we post here...what if someone shows this to Susan. I want her to know we don't analyze her or pretend to know what is best for her...just that we fell in love with that "Lil Tiger" in the audition and that isn't about to change for anything!!

Posted by ammo on June 14, 2009

aroseblush HAPPY BIRTHDAY...I know how you feel. I get one EVERY year...sick of them..ignore them and they'll go away:)

Posted by ammo on June 14, 2009

I read the Sunday Mirror on line about Susan today. Very nice comments. They're finally getting it....

Posted by TommyUSA on June 14, 2009

@aroseblush........HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A WONDERFUL SUSAFAN!!:)

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

@bajaraquel ,Well said! I'll be glad when they get the CD out and when she gets to go on holiday! She deserves a nice holiday away from the maddening crown. That poor dear woman can't go anywhere without a camera in her face. The paparazzi are just camped out wherever she goes and they are all over her and up in her face. I am glad she has the limo and private accomadations. She needs it.The other acts don't need that kind of protection.These other acts, even diversity don't have a fanclub site or even any website. All the hubbub going on around Susan shows what a superstar she has become .And that is why there are so many people writing about her in blogs and the tabloids ect,because her name gets attention. Already the fact that Diversity won is old news. Susan is getting all the attention.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

@ammo,thank you ,I'm glad you like it. I want it to honor Susan. I'll keep following her career and add more pics. Its easier to keep a sracpbook online than the old fashionn way .Thanx to technology!

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@PF - It appears to me that, in spite of the *ahem* Diversity of opinions being expressed, at least now everyone here seems to be respectful of Susan and wishing the best for her. Huzzah. ;-)

Posted by ArielAZ on June 14, 2009

Aroseblush: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Just had mine on the 5th. Now, only a week later, I'm over the shock. Enjoy your day. Treat yourself to something yummy and forbidden.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

@pottedferne , I agree with you . I worry about Susan too. I hope she has thick skin and can ignore the tabloids.

Posted by aroseblush on June 14, 2009

ArielAZ...another fellow Gemini..Happy B'day to you as well. Thank-you for your good wishes. Yes, I am being taken out for dinner and a movie tonight. Yummy maybe, but not forbidden.

@Tommy....Wonderful video of Susan's performance at Shefield. Thank-you.

Posted by mdillow31 on June 14, 2009

TO ALL TXNoelle FRIENDS,

Noel has left the fan club but is supporting Susan in another way. TXNoelle has given me pernmission to say to her friends that she will accept emails from you if would like to do that. You can email me and I will connect you with her. :)

Also, concerning the tour and Susan... Simon said before the BGT tour began that Susan would only be singing as she feels like it and he wasn't going to push her. It is Susan's call to sing whenever she feels like it through the tour .:)

Posted by ArielAZ on June 14, 2009

Aroseblush: In all innocence, I meant forbidden as in chocolate, ice cream, well, you know. Again, happy birthday and have a wonderful time tonight.

Posted by Scrooge on June 14, 2009

@aroseblush: Happy birthday to you, bouquets to you, too!

Posted by gardenator on June 14, 2009

Many Happy Returns aroseblush ! Don't mind birthdays. We earned our years...

As noted by patriciasart, all the attention from the bloids is really a compliment in disguise. They would not bother with Susan if she had not become this larger than life figure.

While Susan may be on overload and taking a little down time, she is not fragile. Her life experience shows that. And it is a sign of strength to take time for oneself, or to ask for help. People in this Go Go All the time world, especially in America I think, do not recognize the need for and therapeutic value of rest, to rejuvenate the spirit and creative force.

Posted by aroseblush on June 14, 2009

Ammo...I try to ignore them but people keep reminding me. Wouldn't it be nice if B'days went in the opposite direction. Ah, well, I like being 29 yrs old every year! Thanks for your good wishes.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

@gardenator . "One measure of rest is equal to two measures of work" .

Posted by radfan on June 14, 2009

Gosh guys only have a moment here - but Thanks to Pottedferne,ivorymist, bohemianspirit and all the others still trying to be positive. Saint Susan did not think about the big picute, so to speak. Now she has gone from a quiet life and thrust into a world she just does not understand! We are sitting here arm chair quarter backing about what is happening...likening her to our pressures at work or our personal pressures of our lives. When our lives and world were in turmoil we saw a wonderful person with the guts to take on a national talent show, from there Saint Susan took over our hearts, lives ears and souls. She has united people who would have never cared about each other if they met on the street...she has united us and now we must think positive and support this wonderful peron in every way shape and form. Let's stop second guessing and just all have positive thoughts and love for Susan....sorry this was so long but it had to be said!

Posted by aroseblush on June 14, 2009

Thank-you eveyone. Gosh, I am turning red in the face. Let's talk about sweet Susan.

Posted by Scrooge on June 14, 2009

I rue the day that the tabloid press and anyone else started to pick apart Susan under a microscope. Let's all stop it, please!!! We don't personally know the lady and can't keep attributing everything that we observe about her to some kind of flaw, illness, sad memories, ingrown toenail or anything else. LET HER ALONE!!!!! Honor her for her gifts to us and stop dissecting her.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 14, 2009

Has anyone noticed how Susan seems to be dressing like The Fonz these days?!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

@DJG-Scotland ,thats because she is cool. I feel like I'm a kindred spirit with Susan , I have the same style jacket .Maybe its because we are close in age,I'm 51. I think she likes a relaxed style. I'm that way.

Posted by Fassbrig on June 14, 2009

Hi everyone. I am from the UK. I would just like to say that it was made known right from the beginning of the tour that Susan would not take part at every venue. If there were fans who wanted their money back, they would get it. As far as i am concerned, I don't need to see Susan in concert. I will be quite happy to buy her CD when it comes out (as i believe alot of her fans will be). I have loads of CD's of all types of music and i have hardly seen any of the artists in person. That is not important to me. If Susan finds this stressful, then once the BGT phenomenon is over, her management will be able to carefully choose her appearances so the stress will be minimalised.

Posted by radfan on June 14, 2009

DJG..no but we all sure noticed mr cowell whose making a ton of money from Saint Susan is keeping her in the same, darn, ill fitting dress from the finals!!!

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@gardenator - "People in this Go Go All the time world, especially in America I think, do not recognize the need for and therapeutic value of rest, to rejuvenate the spirit and creative force."

Well said!

Posted by aroseblush on June 14, 2009

Fassbrig...That's exactly what I said. Susan was only intended to do a handful of performances on the BGT Tour. I would imagine she is busy with finishing up some business matters. She still has to sign with Simon's recording contract.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

@DJG-Scotland ; )

Me In My Black Leather Jacket

Posted by maigret on June 14, 2009

Yes, as aroseblush said - back to sweet Susan and the videos and tapes.

Posted by MrIscan on June 14, 2009

I like Susan's dress actually !

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

Susan Boyle Online Scrapbook

Posted by spoon on June 14, 2009

Susan did very well at at Birmingham and Sheffield although i think she should take a break now and only do a couple more in Scotland. You are great Susan can't wait for your CD.

Posted by Kalua on June 14, 2009

@mdillow31 you have mail

Posted by Frazier on June 14, 2009

Happy Birthday, aroseblush!! You're lovely at 29! :-)

I agree with radfan and all who have noted the impact Susan has made on this world. At a time when the world needs a unifying influence, she is providing a way to channel our emotions into a higher focus. And she is reminding us that "all things are possible." She has uplifted the spirit of our planet - it's being felt everywhere. Susan might not catch on to the vastness of her service to her global family for a long time yet. And then again . . . I feel privileged to be a part of this effort to support our magnificent Susan! So much fun getting to know each of you!!!

Posted by susaphile on June 14, 2009

DJG-Scotland - What a wonderful gesture! Now have my first Susan CD, and the audio quality is perfect. You are my 2nd best!!

Posted by aroseblush on June 14, 2009

DJG-Scotland- Nice work. Beautifully produced.

Posted by Maria Jean on June 14, 2009

Enjoy a darling video of a child watching Susan perform at the site http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d14-The-Sunday-Funnies-Susan-Boyle-entrances-toddler?#comments

Posted by protectsusan on June 14, 2009

Happy Birthday Arosebush.........Enjoy the day!

Posted by nibbana on June 14, 2009

I don't know if this has been posted before on this site but I found this to be the best quality video/audio on her Sheffield performance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDMA1PtcDZA

Posted by Bohemian Spirit on June 14, 2009

@mrlscan - I like Susan's dress, too!

@aroseblush - I'll join the chorus in wishing you a happy birthday!

And now I must get some rest before going to work tonight.

Posted by Danny Ramone on June 14, 2009

Who said she was being forced to wear the same dress at every concert. I doubt it. I don't recommend trying to force that "Lil' Tiger" to do anthing she doesn't want. Normal people don't have a new outfit for every day of the year. Maybe She'll start a new fad. People have always had a few nice things to wear and why shouldn't you be seen in them again. That's what I like about her. She's sensible and comfortable with her own self.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 14, 2009

Beautiful Susan, wake unto me, Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee; Sounds of the rude world heard in the day, Lull'd by the moonlight have all pass'd away!

Beautiful Susan, queen of my song, List while I woo thee with soft melody; Gone are the cares of life's busy throng.

Posted by Donna T on June 14, 2009

Susan is wearing a costume - not a dress. As was explained to me, tours ususally use the same costumes. By the way, costumes are designed specifically for the contestants, to their specific measurements. In theatre it is called "building a costume." Costumes are labeled, numbered and laundered everynight.

Posted by HAPPY on June 14, 2009

Did you notice what the lines Susan choked or had a memory lapse on were? "ALL ALONE IN THE MOONLIGHT"... The next lines were "I can smile at the old days, Life was beautiful,then" which she got perfectly right. Any clue? But of course this may be a case of misguided "dissection" Lol...

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

Tommy, you have got to do something about your feelings! You can't just worship from afar forever! How are you going to feel if she marries someone else! (I'm mostly kidding, but...)

Posted by TommyUSA on June 14, 2009

@PWattis......lol....I would never be good enough for Susan...but I just know she will meet the ONE that God sends to her....

Posted by Donna T on June 14, 2009

Another little fact: Costumes and their accessories are not owned by the contestent, actor, singer etc. (usually called "talent"). The company (BGT) owns the costumes.

Posted by Fassbrig on June 14, 2009

Hi aroseblush. I posted comments here that i put on a news website today. I have been busy bashing Susan's bashers. They are really getting on my nerves. I have posted 1 blog and hopefully the second one will be shown on the Sunday News of the World site and on Sky news. Can't remember the others. I have had a busy day. Pauline

Posted by gardenator on June 14, 2009

Yes, a costume, DonnaT! I like that short dress as well that Susan wore in the semi-final, so maybe she will get to wear both costumes during this production.

pottedferne ~ Received and sent email,Chere.

In Scottish Country Dance, there is a tune and dance called Rest And Be Thankful. That is because when you are finished this dance, you be looking for a place to sit down and rest your feet. Susan may be humming that tune this very day, while she has her tea and converses with Pebbles. May she enjoy her day off from stardom !!

Posted by TommyUSA on June 14, 2009

Susan could come out on stage in a hair net, houserobe, and slippers, and STILL ROCK THE HOUSE! :) JUST LET THE LASSIE SING! :)

Posted by MJ from USA on June 14, 2009

i just finished watching the many versions of other people's video of Susan's tour performance. everytime i hear her voice i always get teary with lots of blowing of my nose, lots of tissues used. i don't know why. i'm not that old or too young to get so emotional but i do. heck, i'm an alternative music fan for christsacks. Susan you're the best. xoxoxoxo

Posted by chrisk on June 14, 2009

I'm going to weigh in on the choked-up vs memory loss question. I listened several times. She didn't forget the words. Her voice starts to falter while she is still singing. I believe the folks who said she got emotional and nearly cried.

I can't begin to imagine what it must be like for her. For years, people treated her like a "worthless person". But she had a dream and had the courage to pursue it. She has suceeded beyond her wildest dreams. Imagine being on stage and having thousands of people cheering and clapping for you. It must have been extemely emotional.

Posted by Simsi on June 14, 2009

Thank you for the link to U TUBE ! I watched the clip yesterday and was so disappointed . also with the sound but this link to U TUBE really made my day ! Susan was FABULOUS. Yes, there was a little hiccup but she recovered in an instant. (The video was posted upside down yesterday!!!But has since been turned around LOL ) ...

Posted by 281165 on June 14, 2009

Just uploaded to this site!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r59k05UD0A

Now I shall walk the dog and then anwser the private emails I got. Lots of work to do here! ;-)

Posted by Frazier on June 14, 2009

For radfan: We've all probably wondered about the dress. There surely is a reason for it . . . perhaps she feels comfortable in it; perhaps her costume advisors have suggested that she wear it; perhaps she didn't realize her worldwide audience would notice, because after all she would be in a different place for each performance . . . and on and on. Perhaps we'll know someday. :-)

Posted by DANNYG. on June 14, 2009

MisTia, I am the one who originally responded to your post. And I have to say that you missed my point entirely. You can be whatever kind of fan you wish. That is your prerogative. But I was trying to point out to you that that doesn't mean the rest of us have to be the same kind of fan you are. There is no rule that defines what a fan must be or how their fandom, if you will, must be expressed. And your post, as I interpreted it, seem to be trying to do that. Actually, I do not really think of myself so much as a fan, but as a supporter who loves Susan totally and have enjoyed mingling with many others who do also. I will not judge you and your concept of what being a fan means to you and will appreciate your not judging my concept of being a supporter or others who may have still another concept.

Now, this is just an example of one of the kinds of things that have been occurring the last couple of weeks or so here that have caused some number of us not to visit as often anymore. Posts that come across as having the purpose of instructing us as to how we should think or feel. To me supporting Susan is pure joy when all is well and pain when it is not. Let each member support and love Susan in accord with their own way of doing things.

Posted by PWattis on June 14, 2009

Tommy, I don't believe for a second that you are not good enough. When she does meet someone I hope it is someone as good as you. I do want that for her. I don't care if anyone thinks its sexist. I think it would be good for her.

Posted by Donna T on June 14, 2009

I've said this before and I will say it again.:)Sound heals. Consider a child who skins his knee and has mom talk to him as she puts a band-aid on the hurt. Susan has this same healing sound in her voice. Perhaps this is why people from all over the world, including those who do not speak English, responded so emphatically to the sound of her voice.

Posted by Frazier on June 14, 2009

Donna - oops! I didn't see your post before I began guessing about Susan's costume. Of course, that must be the answer! Thanks for explaining.

Posted by MJ from USA on June 14, 2009

@ sunny44 .... how disappointing if Susan had to sit out Manchester. I wonder why the doctors told her to rest when Susan is roaring to give it a go and wants to perform some more... maybe it's her voice? could that be it? her voice needs a resting? sounds legit to me. but i feel for those people in Manchester who hopes to see her. And boo hoo on us we won't see a new video of Susan singing in Manchester. I'm having a Susan Boyle withdrawals.

Posted by LucyB on June 14, 2009

Posted above by "nibbana" just a few posts ago--

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDMA1PtcDZA

This is the Sheffield afternoon performance of Memory, it is fairly close-up and also good audio and you can see her forget her words, touch her forehead, pause, get back in "step", then touch her head again and throw a thank-you to the audience---she sure AIN'T crying!!! It at about 1:44, right after a fan lets out a SCREECH!!

Posted by MJ from USA on June 14, 2009

@ knudt .... your post made me teary. (sniff sniff ...). I love you, Susan! xoxoxo

Posted by TommyUSA on June 14, 2009

@MJ from USA...hi, MJ....I think Susan is probably saving her voice for her recording session...and probably by request of those that will be managing her...she has shown what she can do on the tour already..I'm for her getting the rest she needs...:)

Posted by maigret on June 14, 2009

I just watched the video link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDMA1PtcDZA. It is good quality (except for the screamer in my left ear) but cuts off before she ends. What I have never seen so clearly was her gesture after she faltered and recovered - what stage presence! But if you go back to the Audition tape, the woman on stage esp. at the end is quite different than the one off stage. She seems more comforatable on stage. And at the end of the tape as she puts her hand to her face, she says "so emotional - but fantastic." What a wonderful commentary. She gets it.

aroseblush Happy birthday. Tommy...oh Tommy, How wonderful you are.

I just realized how addicted I am to Susan. A robin has been building a nest outside my kitchen window, but I've been so busy with blogs, videos, pictures and downloads on this website I didn't notice. It's half done and I only saw it this morning. New life all around I guess.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 14, 2009

The Susan we love

Lets Enjoy Susan

Posted by jsandelwood on June 14, 2009

Someone else may have posted this, but just in case - here is one of Susan's youngest fans - lovely video http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d14-The-Sunday-Funnies-Susan-Boyle-entrances-toddler

Posted by ca0911 on June 14, 2009

I had decided I wouldn't comment on this but just can't help myself. Susan is singing two very demanding songs each performance and is expected to cut an album when this is over. Her voice needs a rest. Seasoned performers will often have a stand-in but there is no one capable of standing in for Susan. She will be fine. The lassie will continue to sing and wow 'em. And I for one am not reading one more word from any paper. I have been as hungry as anyone to read anything available about Susan but if is good (like the silly rumor of getting 8,000lbs for a corporate performance) or bad (like sources fear taking a day off is a sign of something much worse), none of it can be trusted as the truth. I say they can all take their raggy papers and go stuff it!

Posted by Kalua on June 14, 2009

Yes Susan has to rest, and I don't think she will let down Scotland tomorrow. I'm sure our Susan will sing in Glasgow tomorrow evening.

@aroseblush I'll join the line in wishing you a happy birthday

Posted by dmstennessee on June 14, 2009

If you watch this clip you can see just what happened. (You can see it on the other clips and hear her repeat "Midnight" but can't see the gestures she makes or her expressions.) She began to repeat the first verse again saying "Midnight" and then realized her mistake and corrected it. I love her gestures here and then the crowd supported her and she did a thumbs up kind of thing like she does and then the crowd just kept supporting her all the way. Too bad the clip is so short.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDMA1PtcDZA

Posted by MJ from USA on June 14, 2009

@ DonnaT .... thanks for analyzing. it's so true. Susan's voice somehow has this healing and comforting tone, it's undescribable. I have so many stress and aggravations in my personal life and whenever I listen and watch Susan's videos for the thousandths of times it does calm and heal as well uplift my spirits from the stress i currently have. She's an amazing woman. if only she knew how she touch people from every walks of life. Blessin's to Susan.

Posted by MrIscan on June 14, 2009

Wow..love the latest video from Sheffield.....Susan fluffs her lines but handles it expertly and gets right back on track Methinks that little moments like this this make Susan even more endearing...the ways she gives a thumbs up and 'Thanks' the audience ...they never faultered in their 'Whoos' and support. Again Susan shows us the human touch...far away from the plastic dolls that we are so used to now on stage.......She's amazing...and I love her even more after this.

Only my humble opion of course....'It's not an advert'

Posted by MrIscan on June 14, 2009

And.....apart from liking the dress...yes.I'm a man....I love Susan's version of 'Memory' too...it's fantastico !!

Posted by Kalua on June 14, 2009

@MrIscan I'm a man too and i like that dress, I think it's ver elegant and fitting. She looks distinguished in it.

Posted by BethInTheUSA on June 14, 2009

TommyUSA: for most of us, we can only love Susan from afar, an unrequited love since she can never know us the way we know her. A lucky few of us, I am certain, will be granted the honor someday of meeting her in person. Yet who among us could ever feel that we are "good enough" for this wonderful woman, even as a friend? When I think about how selfless and loving this woman has proven herself to be throughout her life, the patience and unceasing goodness, I can only acknowledge her as far above me as the eagle above the ant, and hope that I can follow her example in some small way. Her voice is a great gift, but one among many to be found in this extraordinary little woman.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 14, 2009

Tommy,

Good one! Make that big fuzzy slippers.:) And I echo PWattis' post, don't you think for a minute that you're not good enough, you're the best!

Posted by MJ from USA on June 14, 2009

@ TommyUSA ... it makes sense, right? her voice is so amazing it should be treated with care. i so agree. but i'm having a susan boyle withdrawal everytime i dont see anything new on her. lol @ me.

@ Lucy ....i saw it. it was sooo cute of Susan whenever she points to her head when she "had to think there..." and giving a thumbs up when she got it together was so endearing and such a trooper that's why we love Susan so much! No one cannot deny the amazing and incredible voice she has, no matter if she forgot, stumble or get emotional when she sings.

Posted by pottedferne on June 14, 2009

@knudt..thanks for a lovely comment...we must remember that Susan stopped singing at the church after her mothers death and specifically stated that she went to the audition because her mother always encouraged her singing. And also didn't Susan say after asked how she felt "emotional, very emotional". This is not meant to be an analysis of Susan, but just stating objective facts.

Posted by ca0911 on June 14, 2009

sorry, it was 8.000 lbs a minute they were saying she was asking.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 14, 2009

Feeling lots of love in here today....sigh....and it's all because of a lassie from Scotland, SUSAN BOYLE..:) LOVE YOU SUSAN! LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO THE WORLD! GOD BLESS.....

Posted by Lonnirose on June 14, 2009

Amen Tommy! Our girl has shown the world what she can do, and if she needs a wee rest then that's what she should have. I hope she's sleeping right now, or resting with her feet up and Pebbles on her lap having a nice cup of tea. We knew she wouldn't be doing all the tour shows, so as long as she's well it's all good. I bet she does the ones in Scotland, though, if she can. I am so proud of her!

Posted by Singing Soul on June 14, 2009

Aroseblush: wishing you a very, very happy birthday and many more!

Posted by TommyUSA on June 14, 2009

Before you know it, we will all be discussing Susan's cd, and saying to one another.....Oh, I just love that 3rd tract, no wait, I think the 6th one is even better, no wait.......... OH, I LOVE THEM ALL!!:)

Posted by terijay on June 14, 2009

I loved in that little yutube snippet when Susan faltered a bit- touched her head to "remember" like she touches her diaphram before a high note to "remember" and then she gave a thumbs up. Remember, there were two shows back to back yesterday, and from all accounts ( actually no account, cause there was nothing to "report", the evening performance was perfect. Hell, for all we know she got the stomach flu or something in the night after eating bad food! Clearly, Homegirl is BADLY in need of a good publicist. All the big stars have them! I would be happy to take on the task...To Yorkie, who traveled all the way to see her today and is vastly disapointed, I feel your pain.

Posted by MrIscan on June 14, 2009

All of us ...admit it guys ...get a bit touchy and hysterical when we don't get any news on Susan....and yes it is a form of withdrawal lol!!!

Posted by Joan M - for Susan on June 14, 2009

Noon- Ca USA. Hi Susan and her fans,

I'm glad Susan is taking the day off because this is her Biorhythm for today, 6-14-2009

from http://www.bio-chart.com

General- well being is momentarily mediocre. Tendency: Declining and getting worse promptly

Physical- Don't exert yourself today. Better to relax, than over strain.

Emotional- Back down, if you can, Avoid contacting people you have plans with, because you won't make the best impression.

Intellectual- You are irresolute and don't know where to start. Just start- anywhere.

Our dear Susan is tuning into her biorhythm and taking care of herself. Glad she is taking the day off.

Blessings to Susan as she rests, You are loved and supported as you rest.

Joan

Posted by Joan M - for Susan on June 14, 2009

At another biorhythm site- http://mindbluff.com/bior.htm

It actually shows the Intuition level. Don't know how intuition is calculated. But for Susan today, 6-14-09 it shows she is 'high' on intuition. See Susan is tuning in to her need to rest.

God Bless Susan.

Joan

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 14, 2009

LOVE all the assumptions here---and all the thoughts attributed to Susan--when, in fact, we know nothing!----LOL!!!!!!! I guess that's what we do when there's nothing concrete or factual right now to rely on. Carry on, Susanites!! It makes for interesting reading!!

Posted by MJ from USA on June 14, 2009

If anyone spotted a new Susan Boyle picture please post immediately :-)

i was just looking at the Map and it looks like IRAN is a Susan Boyle fan too! Iran was blinking. Way to go Susan!

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 14, 2009

SUSAN BOYLE DISAPPOINTS THOUSANDS OF DEDICATED, LOYAL, FANS AND SUPPORTERS IN MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

For weeks the people of Manchester and the surrounding area have been lining up at the box office of the Manchester Evening News Arena. They have spent their hard earned money for the priviledge of both seeing and hearing singing sensation Susan Boyle as part of the Britain's Got Talent Tour. Only to be cruelly disappointed at the last minute today by the announcement that Susan Boyle would NOT be performing.

It is unclear if Susan Boyle had anything whatsoever to do with the decision herself or not. Most reports are saying that Susan's handlers strongly "recommended" that she should disappoint her Manchester fans...against Susan's wishes. Thousands of fans were in fact cruelly disappointed, many asking for a complete refund of the expensive ticket price for the show.

Susan has been performing magnificently at prior engagements in both Birmingham and Sheffield...appearing at each event to enthusiastic crowds and standing ovations.

Tabloids are once again expected to have a field day inventing stories concerning this incident. The fact remains however that thousands of dedicated and loyal Susan Boyle fans have been extremely disappointed by the star's failure to show.

Many see this as a direct slap in the face for the Manchester area as she IS expected to continue performing at the SECC Arena in Glasgow, Scotland tomorrow and at the Playhouse in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Some fans expressed concerns for Susan's health, but this was difficult to justify following her spectacular performances at other venues earlier this week.

Today's performances were the one and only scheduled stops in Manchester for the Britain's Got Talent tour.

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