Susan Boyle Fansite

Posted by Linda Sharon on June 19, 2009

Look at this picture! The butterfly has emerged. Not that I didn't love her to bits before, but I'll bet she feels good when she looks in the mirror. All girls want to look good and she looks well - like a STAR!!! Love that Susan.

Posted by maigret on June 19, 2009

Thanks for the new blog. I would like to hear her sing "Wishing You Were Somehow Here" from Phantom. I love watching Emma Rossum's karaoke version. I don't know if it's in Susan's range, but the words are so in keeping with her other songs. I'll leave the rest up to Susan except that I would like CD versions of Memory and IDAD, and her wish to do Whistle Down the Wind, and duets with Elaine Paige.

Posted by katladyd on June 19, 2009

My Top Ten for Susan's first CD:

1. What I Did For Love (from A Chorus Line)

2. Ave Maria

3. My Way

4 Cry Me A River

5. I Dreamed A Dream

6 Think of Me (from Phantom of the Opera)

7. This is the Moment (from Jeckyll and Hyde)

8. Last Night of the World (From Miss Saigon, possibly a duet with Paul Potts)

9. The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha)

10. Both Sides Now

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

Aside from the two that she does now, I'd like to hear her do "You Raise Me Up", and "The Impossible Dream". Of course I want Susan to do what SHE likes and wants first and foremost. I will love whatever she does and certainly look forward to hearing her. Mostly, I would love a DVD so I can see her while she's singing. She is beautiful and she glows when she sings.

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

Thanks, Paul...for everything!

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

I like the idea of Susan doing a mix/because she does have a diverse fan base! A little of everything...I hope they call her first album (BLESSED) Because Susan is truly blessed/a gift from God to all!

Somewhere over the Rainbow - A classic

Crazy - Patsy Cline - A little country

Wind beneath my wing

Amazing Grace

Ave Maria

I Dreamed a Dream

Memory

Whistle down the Wind

Killing me softly

Cry me a River BLESSINGS SUSAN!! WE LOVE YOU!!

Posted by Csk8stoo on June 19, 2009

Thank you Paul!

Duet with Paul Potts would be nice..Time to say goodbye Christmas Album..Oh Holy Night and Ave Maria, Walking in the Air Whistle Down the Wind (because she wanted to sing that!) Dream a Little Dream of Me (by the Mama's and the Papas_ Jerusalem, Amazing Grace I see several albums (CD's)with "different sides of her"

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

I would like to hear Susan sing a new track for the next Bond movie that tops The Spy Who Loved Me by Carly Simon. Susan should try and do some original stuff, not just the traditional show songs.

Posted by tweek on June 19, 2009

Paul, you were great to change the subject...especially to the Songs, which are dear to heart. I'd kind of like to let Susan do it her way...so I'm not going to make any suggestions. But all of the ones mentioned here are very good...

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

I just want Susan on the CD - nobody else. I really have no interest in any other singer whatsoever since I've heard the lovely, intoxicating, enchanting, exquisite voice of Miss Susan Boyle.

Posted by fumingjane on June 19, 2009

Cats, agreed. Every recording artist in history has performed the above listed entries. I would love to hear Susan record various show tunes and WDTW and whatever else she wants. Her voice is sooo lyrical! Many, many choices.

Posted by tweek on June 19, 2009

And, of course, as I have said before, pray ...I want a DVD...so I can visualize her singing the songs. That's what I want... it's probably what we all would like.

Posted by LucyB on June 19, 2009

I really don't care what she sings, as long as it is a CD, preferably a DVD, of Susan Boyle SINGING!!!!! and sooner rather than later!!!!!

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

I bet Susan has some favorites of her own - maybe even some we've never heard of. Ooh, makes me excited just to even THINK of getting her CD, and please, someday, a DVD?

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Hello, Susanation...

I can't stay but a moment but I am thrilled that the powers that be on this site, PAUL, heard my plea for submission of our "top 10 Songs" for Susan to Sing on her first CD! This will be a blast. Maybe, we could offer a prize for the top 2 people who guess closest to the selections on Susan's CD. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you, Paul, for listening. Blowing a KISS to you in the UK!

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

ME TOO LONNIROSE!!! SIMPLY SUSAN!!! THE BEST SINGING SENSATION....SUSAN BOYLE!!! Her first CD should be ONLY HER BEAUTIFUL VOICE!! Ok..now I'm getting excited again, can't wait to have it in my hands...I'm sure I will be playing it morning, noon and night!! WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!! I had to say that I have been holding it in for a day! :)

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

"You'll never walk alone" and 9 others of Susan's choice which will instantly become my all-time favorites in my long life (until she does another CD and another, and another...yea!)

Posted by SBFII Admin on June 19, 2009

Hi aroseblush,

Thanks for your idea, maybe we will offer some prizes as you said when it comes closer to the date of release. We could add a new blog post up to give away a few free CD's based on this idea.

Thanks again, Paul

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

THANKS PAUL...HUGS AND KISSES!!! & ONE SUSAWIGGLE!! :)

Posted by donnola petrilli on June 19, 2009

I'm easy - whatever she chooses - I just want that CD/DVD pronto!

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

SusanBoyleFan:

Did you receive my KISS? Splendid idea. A prize or two would make it, oh, so much more interesting, Paul. And, not to bring back bad vibes, but keep the interest up on the site, esp. when its a slow news day for the lovely Susan.

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

A match between (1) superb songwriter + (2) superb singer = Dream song. Who is the songwriter for Susan?

Posted by seaweed on June 19, 2009

Ave Maria Memories I had dream God Bless America Oh for the Wings of a dove. The impossible dream

Posted by maigret on June 19, 2009

Yes of course a DVD. I want to watch her too. I still go back to the audition tape because of how she transforms during the singing, and again when she walks off stage and blows a kiss.

Posted by mina on June 19, 2009

hi paul, thanks for the new block and everything else!!!

"memories" and "i dreamed a dream" in the original vision she sang the first time i would like them on the cd, otherwise i do not care she has her own favorite songs i think .......

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Yes Catsaloud!! SUSAN'S SONG!!! Someone write it for her to sing!!! Love that idea!!

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

Paul, I would do ANYTHING for Susan's CD - whoops - well, not ANYTHING, since I am a very nice lady, but you know what I mean. Give us some contest rules and I'm there.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

A Polite Suggestion to the Members-

If you go the Home Page, and look down the left side of the page in the list of blogs on the site, you will see an entry, "SONGS WE WANT SUSAN TO SING". Click on the link, and up will pop over 200 songs(and growing)that the members have chosen for Susan to sing. You can click on the album cover and the song will play for you. You can choose your top 10 songs from here or add some of your own to the list.

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

Chirstmas album singing the favourites with Paul Potts would also be good.

Posted by susanwin on June 19, 2009

It really doesn't matter, what songs our Susan will record on her first CD, as soon, as the songs are those she loves! As a professional musician, I have heard many outstanding contralto singers, but Susan's voice is of unique beauty and power, sweet,and soaring - without that heaviness, typical for the majority of contralto voices. I, as a classical musician, dream of Susan singing (and recording) some opera - hopefully, she will sing some operatic arias too!

But, no matter, what are the songs (sure, she should include in the CD her "signature" songs - I Dreamed a Dream, and Memory, and some Christmas songs) - we'll be delighted to have it and to listen to it!

All the best to everybody here,

susanwin

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

@yourawesome - Susan needs her own song. In fact I read somewhere recently that some songwriters have been inspired by her to do so. I am sure Susan has (or will be getting) alot of new song scripts.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

Susan Boyle Online Scrapbook

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

CatsAloud

Yes, I believe there are 2 albums coming out. One is Show and Movie Tunes, the other, Christmas Songs!

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

Have ya'll seen the new pictures of Susan in the hotel window wearing her red blouse, and in one of them she's throwing us a kiss? Absolutely delightful!

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

I could not limit my list to only ten:

You'll Never Walk Alone

To Where You Are (for her mother)

Somewhere

Hold On

Not a Day Goes By

People

Climb Every Mountain

Amazing Grace

Something Wonderful

My Funny Valentine

As Long as He Needs Me

Wouldn't It Be Loverly

I Dreamed a Dream

Cry Me a River

Listen to My Heart

And I still have more I could list...

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

Anything she chooses will be fine...I do like "killing me softly". Also, the song from "Titanic" - she sang it in one of the inverviews. Later on someone on this site put it to music...was really nice.

Posted by Carnegie61 on June 19, 2009

I wonder if Susan will ever sing an up-tempo song... I sure think she has the chops to do Satin Doll ala Ella Fitzgerald. Susan making it her own, of course.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Gotta run...have a great rest of the day in here. Love ya, Susan. Ciao

Posted by sassyone on June 19, 2009

thanks Paul for the new update.

She looks 10 years younger in this photo. Soft features beautiful make up wonderful hair.

My top 10 songs.

1) cry me a river

2) The look of Love

3) Climb that Mountain

4) Misty

5) I dreamed a Dream

6) Memory

7) Little Girls (Annie)

8) Easy Street (annie)

9 Killing Me softly

10) Only Time (Enya) I would like to see her sing with her at sometime, but Enya doesn't do duets (and if she does I've not heard them)

I hope she takes as much time as she needs for a rest. This tour is crazy insane with the traveling back and forth. I wrote a letter to BGT officials and said she needs to do an interview on how she feels. This is insane that her voice isn't being heard.

I wish her luck in every thing she does. Will light a prayer candle for her tonight.

Love you all, take care and be good. :P

Dorina

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

@partriasart...Great Scrapbook!! Love it!! Kudos!!!

@catsaloud....??? Thanks for the headsup!! I can't wait to hear her sing "HER SONG" "SUSANS SONG" You are so right, she has inspired everyone!

@lonnirose..lol ..Yes I know you are a lady, and wouldn't do anything outrageous!! lol

@susawin...Opera??? hmmmmmm well if Susan wanted to go that route...then yes!! by all means!! I love the idea of a separate Christmas CD....just for me!! lol kidding :)

Posted by cathymarch on June 19, 2009

Suggested songs for Susan Boyle CD:

"Climb Every Mountain" "When You Walk Through A Storm"

Posted by aliz on June 19, 2009

Definately cry me a river and some other jazz tune and of course it will be so interesting to see what susan choose to sing. I'll be also interested in if she puts one of her own songs and be interesting to see what she writes to her fans on the cover. I think it will be great.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

My top 10 for a CD: 1. I dreamed a dream, 2, Memory, 3, The Mayflower (Jon and Vangelis), 4, Only Love (Nana Mouskouri), 5, Apres Toi (Vicky Leandross), 6, I'll find my way home (Jon And Vangelis), 7, How Can I Keep From Singing (Enya), 8, Forever And Ever (Demis Roussos), 9, Horizon (Jon and Vangelis), 10 Silent Night. Horizon is a 22 minutes long song btw.

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

@patriciasart - Thanks for the re-post of your scrapbook link. What a good, peaceful time just letting Susan's "journey" flow across the screen.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

1.I Dreamed a Dream 2.Whistle down the Wind 3.My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From "Titanic") 4.Don't Cry For Me Argentina 5.Cry Me A River 6.Think of Me (from Phantom of the Opera) 7Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again(from Phantom of the Opera) 8.With One Look... Andrew Lloyd Webber Sunset Boulevard 9.As If We Never Said Goodbye 10.Tomorrow

Posted by ca0911 on June 19, 2009

Anything she sings of course ill be wonderful. If I had my "druthers", I would love to hear her sing: 1. Here Again from Phantom 2. All I Want From You from Phantom with Paul Potts 3. I Know Him So Well from Chess with Elaine Paige 4. You'll Never Walk Alone from Carousel 5. Tell Me On A Sunday from Sunday In the Park With George 6. Whistle Down the Wind from Whistle Down the Wind 7. On My Own from Les Miz 8. Climb Every Mountain from Sound of Music 9. I Don't Know How to Love Him from Jesus Christ Super Sta 10.With One Look from Sunset Blvd

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 19, 2009

Howdy Pards,

Well, my gosh, whatever Susan's heart desires will be fine... If I had to put together a list...

1. MY FAVORITE THINGS

2. WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR

3. DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA

4. KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG

5. A DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKES

6. CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN

7. TO DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM

8. CRY ME A RIVER

9. MEMORY

10. I DREAMED A DREAM

11. WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND

12. AMAZING GRACE

AND FOR HER HOLIDAY ALBUM:

1. SILENT NIGHT

2. OH HOLY NIGHT

3. TOYLAND

4. OH COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

5. WHITE CHRISTMAS

6. AWAY IN A MANGER

7. HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING

8. JOY TO THE WORLD

9. OH COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

10. IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR

11. THE CHRISTMAS SONG

12. WINTER WONDERLAND

Now, there are a few hundred others I think should be added to her CD's over time...

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

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by maigret on June 19, 2009

@281165. I'm sorry you are continuing to include HTML despite Paul's request. It really hurts my aging eyes glued to this website. I and probably others have serious eye problems (retinal issues) we must deal with and those jumping colors are a strain. I know it is hard to give up a fun new thing but please be thoughtful. Perhaps a blog could be dedicated to those who enjoy that. Then I could avoid it.

Posted by Frick on June 19, 2009

Many years ago my parents told me that when they visited New York's Radio City Music Hall one time and a Rachmaninoff Symphony was performed, there was a man who kneeled in the aisle and just wept over the beauty of the music.

For some reason two things happen whenever I listen to Susan Boyle's Memories or Dream - I have to turn the volume all the way up, and I weep.

What I want to say is thank you, Susan. You have already filled my cup with joy and you need never peform another song to please me. But it you do, may I suggest Maureen McGovern's "There's Got To Be A Morning After..." Here in America we like this song sung in a British voice with the kind of bravery I know you demonstrate.

My cat, Frick, is writing an account of his life and would like to share this with your cat, Susan. Here is the website.

http://frick01.choseit.com/

Posted by judyann on June 19, 2009

ditto When You Walk Through a Storm and a Christmas album with the traditional pieces, maybe a duet with Elaine Paige but not Potts please

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

Agree with the musician re: her having a contralto voice- I hear her as a Mezzo Soprano, which is in between a soprano and a contralto. Therefore, she could presumably sing many songs in between. Here is my first pass:

1. IDAD 2. Memory 3. Cry Me a River 4. Killing me Softly 5. Theme from Titanic 6. The Greatest Love ( whitney houston-not sure if that is the right title) 7. Climb Every Mountain 8. People 9. The Impossible Dream 10. I Could have Danced All Night

Posted by Carnegie61 on June 19, 2009

I really like your list Patriciasart! I think it is my fav so far.

Posted by ML on June 19, 2009

Knowing the rules makes things easier. Thank you, Paul, and for warning us not to read the utter tosh out there about Susan right now. Avoid Huffington, people.

I want Susan to sing whatever she wants to give us and I'd also like a DVD someday because I love watching her as she sings. She's entrancing.

That said, I really hope she includes Cry Me A River and This Is The Moment but I'm happy with what she chooses and I'm anxiously awaiting getting that little CD in my hot little hands and playing it constantly!

Rest up, Susan, relax and recharge. We're here for you.

Posted by marikasister on June 19, 2009

♥ SUSAN ♥ can chose whatever she wants, but I will be happy if Amazing grace( just heard it with Nina Mouskouri on TOMMYUSA website, can recommend that site!)and also Time to say goodby(to BGT, hi,hi)and of caurse I dreamed a dream and Memories! ♥marikasister

Posted by Meggsy on June 19, 2009

If Susan would choose to sing AVE MARIA as one of her songs, that would be JUST AWESOME! SO my choice is ......

Ave Maria

Don't Cry for me Argentina

You Raise Me Up

I Don't Know How To Love Him (Jesus Christ Superstar)

Climb every Mountain

I Dreamed a Dream

Amazing Grace

You'll Never Walk Alone

The Lord's Prayer (Our Father)

Wind beneath my Wings

Posted by stevieboy49 on June 19, 2009

Thanks for the new blog, Paul, and also the comments about the site. Now, I have already posted this list but, like so many, it is very difficult limiting the list to ten songs, so I shall add a few reserves - IDAD; Memory(Duet with Elaine Paige); Climb Every Mountain; Cry Me A River; Crazy; Whistle Down The Wind; As If We Never Said Goodbye; Don't Cry For Me, Argentina; The Heart Will Go On; Thank You For The Music; Reserves: With One Look; Somewhere; Killing Me Softly + a duet with Paul Potts would be nice, too. I know - there are more than 10 and some are not show songs, but one can dream, can't one?

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

@maigret: sorry, but I did not read in the "rules" that smileys were not allowed anymore. When he refered to HTML codes I assumed he was talking about using other formats of texts

Posted by saoirse ciara on June 19, 2009

My sugggestion would be "Carrickfergus." I've only ever heard Charlotte Church sing it, but I think it would suit Susan's voice admirably.

Also if she ever decides to do an album of Scottish folk songs, there is a lovely one called "Song of the Seals" which is on an old Jean Redpath album that I have, courtsey of one of my interests in the 60s.

Posted by ChayoC on June 19, 2009

I'd like to hear her singing all her favorites and "FRIENDS FOREVER", which has a very beautiful music and lyric.

Posted by delly on June 19, 2009

I really don't care what Susan sings as long as Susan sings. Whatever Susan wants to sing is fine with me. She "rocks" no matter what she does.

Posted by ML on June 19, 2009

@terijay, The Greatest Love!! Oh, yes, Suan could bring that home. I hadn't thought of that but now that you mention it, she would give it the meaning I believe it truly has in the words.

@Carnegie, I'm so with you on Satin Doll or any of Ella's great songs. I love the jazzy side to Susan, too.

And Paul Potts singing Time To Say Goodbye with Susan would be killer and to drool over.

And Wild Dan, if there is really, truly really going to be a Christmas CD, that is one I would buy in a hot second. For some reason, I find most Christmas music kind of sad but I know Miss Susan could change that for me. And I love all the suggestions you made!

Posted by britgirl45 on June 19, 2009

@ saoirse ciara Carrickfergus would be a good choice too. Have heard Celtic Woman sing it and they do a fantastic job. I think most of the ones that first come to mind for me have already been mentioned. There are just so many songs to choose from. Since Susan has been singing since she was 12 years old, there must be so many that she is familiar with. I am sure she has a feel for those which she sings best and are best suited to her voice.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

Oh yes, for the fans of this site a bonustrack Amazing Grace with choir and bagpipes. That is goosebumps all over your body.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Yes Reinder...I forgot about the choir and bagpipes!!! Yes just the thought gives me the shivers!! Thanks for the mind blowing update!! :) WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

Hi, everyone! It's a good thing Paul started the new blog this place was going to the dogs! Well I suppose it's all nerves after spending nights over our computers!... I just wanted to point out something. We all have limits. Susan has, her voice has if strained too much. What is really bouldless is the Love and Hope we sqhare with her. Being as good and respectful to her and to eachother as we can is the only way we can keep in our hearts the beauty she showed us. Whatever happens, that will remain.

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

Reinder, that would be awesome! Yeah, Amazing Grace with bagpipes! Still don't want any duets, etc., just Susan on this first one. She's a solo act, she doesn't need anyone else - too restricting - she likes to do it her way. Hey, how about that one: "I Did It My Way". Descriptive, eh?

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

Sorry for the typo, I meant the Love and Hope we share with her.

Posted by protectsusan on June 19, 2009

The Rose and Danny Boy. I'd also like to think of a happyp, sexy song with some "wiggle" to it but havent' figured that out yet.

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

Typo again "what is really boundless" but you understood that, didn't you?

10 songs I would like Susan to record:

I Dreamed a Dream

Memory

Somewhere (West Side Story)

This Is The Moment

The Rose

Summertime (Porgy and Bess)

Cry Me a River

The Impossible Dream

Amazing Grace

Ave Maria

Posted by Godscre on June 19, 2009

I like the songs already suggested. Would add, if not already suggested "The Lord's Prayer".

Posted by Muey on June 19, 2009

Wouldn't it be every composer's dream to write for Susan? That would be enough to float my own musical dream indefinitely. I don't know how feesible a composing competition would be, it's worth a mention. (I'd enter in a heartbeat!) Anyhow, here are some suggestions from a mezzo-soprano from "across the pond":

1. You're Still You (Josh Groban tune) 2. Cry Me A River 3. The Man That Got Away 4. What Wondrous Love Is This? 5. The Lord's Prayer 6. I Dreamed A Dream 7. Memory

Susan had such wonderful taste in what she selected to sing for BGT, she may well open up a new world for many of her listeners- songs we may never have heard! I'm really looking forward to that!

Hey, guys, I wonder if anyone here might know how much Susan plays the piano, herself? I thought I'd read once that she gave lessons briefly. There was a piano shown in her home during an interview, but I never saw an interview in which she played. If that's something she loves & is comfortable with, that would be a special treat to hear her play. Who knows? Maybe she composes, herself! (wouldn't that be neat!)- Meg, USA

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

Susan DVDs to download.

Just incase you've missed it, I have been creating DVDs of Susan's live concert performances for those who are technically unable to do so for themselves. These DVDs have been turned into ISO files, that you can easily download yourself. Using some simple (and free) software, you can turn those ISO files straight into a DVD that you can then take away and play on your home DVD player/TV just like any other. All the DVDs are in NTSC format for use in the US (they should also work anywhere else). There are currently 7 DVDs available. The procedure for creating them is the same for each DVD:

1. Go get the ISO file for the DVD you require - see the list below for the links to each DVD download (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).

2. Save it somewhere on your machine, and then unZIP (DVD 2 isn't ZIPped) the file (XP/Vista: right-click on the .zip file, then select 'Extract All'), which will create SUSANDVDx.ISO (where 'x' is the number of the DVD you've downloaded)

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 before) 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 (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 SUSANDVDx.ISO file (where 'x' is the number of the DVD you've downloaded), 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!

List of DVDs available with links (and file sizes):

DVD 1 - Birmingham: Click here to download (151Mb)
DVD 2 - Sheffield: Click here to download (this file isn't Zipped) (143Mb)
DVD 3 - Early Performances (Barrymore, Wedding, 2 in the Pub 1984): Click here to download (260Mb)
DVD 4 - Glasgow: Click here to download (160Mb)
DVD 5 - Edinburgh: Click here to download (143Mb)
DVD 6 - Edinburgh (Teesiel Videos): Click here to download (272Mb)
DVD 7 - Newcastle: Click here to download (140Mb)

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

Susanwin, I'd love to hea

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

Susanwin, I'd love to hea

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

Susanwin, I'd love to hea

Posted by maigret on June 19, 2009

@281165. Thank you.

To whoever suggested Memory as a duet with Elaine Paige. Great idea. Memory by Susan and then a duet. WOW! But I think that should be a later album because I'd like to hear Susan do her whole range of vocal artistry from Cry Me... to belting out or finessing whatever song she wants.

Posted by Greenockguy on June 19, 2009

Please God let this BGT Circus be over for Susan. Get her to the Czech republic and record that CD. I don't care whats on it. I just want her to sing in a controlled environment where she calls the shots. Once the CD the trolls will be silenced once and for all. There are so many songs she could sing and will. Two CD's is just for starters.

Posted by Marie-Fan Forever Canada on June 19, 2009

PWattis: Thank you so much for this most recent video "Listen To My Heart" !!! I would love to listen to Susan singing this song...I can almost hear her singing it just now...(for all, you can find it in Latest Videos Section) Ciao

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

Sorry about that, now there really has to be something wrong with that computer of mine!....

Susanwin, I'd love to hear her sing opera,too! I suggested earlier on she could sing Sollweig's song, I think it is from Grieg's Peer Gynt, isn't it? What do you think?

Posted by geramsterdam on June 19, 2009

♪♫I don't mind what Susan will choose to sing,on her CD's.Anything *she* likes, is fine with me! Will buy CD's anyway!♪♫

Ger Amsterdam/The Netherlands

♪Ger Amsterdam/The Netherlands♫

Posted by beachgal122 on June 19, 2009

There are just so many songs I would love to hear Susan sing. (Lucky Pebbles) but these are my Top Ten choices for her 1st CD.

1. This is the Moment 2. Feeling Good 3. To Where You Are 4. Listen to My Heart 5. What I Did For Love 6. I Dreamed a Dream 7. Cry Me a River 8. Whistle Down the Wind 9..The Music of the Night 10.Mama (The IL Divo Version)

Posted by Linda Sharon on June 19, 2009

She could sing' I'll be down ta get ya in a wheel barrel honey cuz taxies cos to dern much money and with her voice it would be fantastic.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

She has such a range to her voice that I think she could sing just about anything! I would love to hear her sing IDAD in its original French, because it's a very different song in French. I know that's a stretch, and she'd probably have to learn in phonetically, but that really would shut all the critics up if she came out and sang it in French!

Posted by CanadianBill on June 19, 2009

Anything Susan sings would be GREAT. 'The Shadow Of Your Smile' is a favorite of mine I'd love to hear her do, she'd be splendid as she was with 'Cry Me a River'.

If the above worked, its an animation I did and tried submitting to the 'Pictures' section but it doesn't work as an animation there. It should show Susan 'morph' from her audition image to her semi-final appearance and then wink - just wanted to contribute in a small way :>)

Posted by Marie-Fan Forever Canada on June 19, 2009

Anything Susan really wants to sing is fine with me and will be my first 10 top-priority choices ...Ciao

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

Very well done CanadianBill! Loved it!

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

Susan frustrations - she doesn't know where she lives (she can't stay in her house anyn=more for the rest of her life - she has to live in several different flats and hotels in the meantime..and poor pebbles probably is confused as well), she wants to get off the BGT tour asap and record.

Posted by Dottie51 on June 19, 2009

Did you guys see the spoof someone did in the "early days" of Susan "dancing" to a Bette Mittler song? Reminded me of it when someone said they'd like to see her do one she could "wiggle" to... I saw it and thought it was really cute, I think Susan would see the humor, too. We have to allow for "all the sides of her"!!!

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Now now Greenockguy...this is Susan's life!! lol just teasing you! Yes the trolls will be silenced!! Yippie! for that one!!

Bad joke for you..

What do you get when you cross Piers, Amanda and Simon before Susan's audition?? "A Mumbling idiot"...... What do you get when you cross Piers, Amanda and Simon after Susan's audition?? A "Light Bulb"!! teehee told you it was bad!!! Actually I think they are BIG FANS NOW TOO!!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

I can picture Susan singing 'Cry Me A River' live with Jools Holland on this year's hootenanny! That would be a treat. If you don't live in the UK you'll not know what that is, but it's a big live televised music event that starts usually about 11pm on New Year's Eve and goes through into the New Year. Info:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b008rqnv

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

CanadianBill!!! Love it..especially the WINK!!! :)

Dottie51...if you find a link ..please pass it onto us!! thanks!

Posted by soimpressed on June 19, 2009

Really looking forward to whatever Susan decides to record when she's ready and hope she really enjoys it. Thank you, Susan!

Posted by Dottie51 on June 19, 2009

Here's the link to the boyle/mittler spoof... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiZnZvvb5dE

P.S. We all know how to spell Susan Boyle... How do you spell Bette Mittler?

Posted by katladyd on June 19, 2009

I just have to add thi song, it was my son't high school song: Scotland the Brave! I would absoulutely love to hear this one!

Posted by maigret on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland..,Yes in French. I believe she could do it. I watched the performance by the original Fantine someone suggested in an earlier blog and do agree it's a different song. It really was stunning, just beautiful, and the woman had a gorgeous voice. Our Susan is a Mezzo? Hmmm...will the singers and musicians chime in? I loved all that talk some blogs way back. Very informative.

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

I hope Susan and Pebbles are able to find a permanent happy residence that has protection from media, paparazzi etc. That must be distressing her alot at the moment knowing she can't move back to her life long house.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

In the near future 7 types of:

for:

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@maigret - the Rose Laurens version is the very original version. The French version I'm hoping for is the later version. A good version of it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP7qMSfAot0

Posted by Dottie51 on June 19, 2009

Speaking of spelling, the first time I saw Susan's audition video, and never having heard of Piers Morgan, when it came time for the judging, I thought Simon said, "Peers?" As in the "peers" do the judging... Took me a while because I had never heard of the name Piers.... I guess we know a LOT more about him now, between Susan and Burger King!!

Posted by misha on June 19, 2009

I think it would be nice if both CDs AND DVDs would be made for each album that she records. One of the joys of hearing Susan sing is watching the beauty that she expresses in her smile, eyes, and with her hands. Having the DVD would be nice when having the time to just sit and watch her perform. The CD alone, however, would be nice to listen to when we have to be doing other things but still want to listen to Susan sing. I know it would probably take more time to produce both of these items for each album she records--but it sure would be nice. My favorites: Anything by Andrew Lloyd Weber; Cry Me A River; I Don't Know How To Love Him; Wind Beneath My Wings; Ave Maria. Would enjoy having the show tune/lyrical album BEFORE the Christmas album. I hope they will include several songs that have the soft, intimate quality of "Cry Me A River". We enjoy Susan singing softly and expressively as well as hearing her lofty tones. She has the color and shading in her voice to sing some exquisite things. But--I would buy ANYTHING she records. Just want to hear her sing!!

Posted by Marie-Fan Forever Canada on June 19, 2009

Well: first a recording CD and DVD formats , just Susan singing alone whatever She chooses.. Then, the same, but with Christmas music, just Susan , truely Susan singing alone...thi is her Moment !!!!

Posted by geramsterdam on June 19, 2009

@CanadianBill

Thx!like Susan's wink ☺

Ger Amsterdam/The Netherlands

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

Greenockguy- agree totally- this is a variety show of performers not really "artists" except the saxaphone guy- Susan is a SINGER, not a variety show performer....She is not used to traveling around, and it is difficult for her, obviously. Can't they get a CLUE? @HAPPY yes, "Summertime" More: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" "Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine" ( Showboat) "My Man I love him so" ( Funny Girl_

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

DJG-Scotland - Hi! Do you have the BGT show performances with DVD instructions?

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

@yourawesome - Susan needs her own song. In fact I read somewhere recently that some songwriters have been inspired by her to do so. I am sure Susan has (or will be getting) alot of new song scripts.

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

Love the caviar for Pebbles Reinder- TOOO cute.

Posted by soimpressed on June 19, 2009

I find it funny when the MC says at the end of Susan's tour performances, "SUSAN BOYLE!" We know who she is!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@2SusanBFans - I won't be doing the BGT performances on DVD because I don't want to spend the rest of my life in court! Sorry!

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

DJG-Scotland - Sorry I'm asking about the BGT aduition, simi-final and final.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@2SusanBFans - yes, I know but they are owned by SyCo, Fremantle, Talkback, and ITV and they have much better lawyers than me!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

Actually, I could do with a French speaker to properly translate the original French IDAD lyrics into English. I have a rough translation, but a better one would help!

Posted by Dottie51 on June 19, 2009

Very good point, djg

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

I see...you're right. I didn't think about those being on TV...NO, don't want you to spend any time there either. Thanks for what you have done so far. It's greatly appreciated.

Posted by katladyd on June 19, 2009

Here's one: What do you call all of us the first time we heard Susan sing? Gobsmacked!

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

Susan CDs - 1. Stage show hits (+/- Cry Me a River, Killing Me Softly), 2. Christmas CD, 3. New stuff.

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

Gobsmacked! Is RIGHT!

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

@katladvd...Yep that would be us!! JAWS Dropped and tears flowed!!

Posted by stevieboy49 on June 19, 2009

Alert, folks! I know that many of you don't look at the tabloids and I don't give any credence to what they say myself, but I was Googling again and spotted an enormous article in Saturday's Daily Mail. The writer - one Simon Cowell no less! Check it out. It makes very interesting reading. Nice weekend, all, and let's hope that Susan socks it to them in Robin Hood country (Nottingham) tomorrow night!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

OK, here's my very rough translation of the French version of IDAD. You'll see the English version is very different to the French:

I had dreamed of another life, When my life passed as a dream. I was ready for all the madness, for all the passions

I was so young, where is the evil? I wanted to laugh, Like and live, Dance until the end dance, Drunk of the happiness to be free.

But the wolves prowl in the night; And one of them smelled my track. I was filled with the appetite Of The first thief that passes.

It accustomed my life to the heat of his presence, then one day it left having flown with my childhood.

Sometimes I dream of him again: It implores me and it regrets. The dream itself extinct at dawn, like the Chinese lanterns of an evening of party.

I had dreamed of another life. Scarcely begun, she finishes herself. I had dreamed of another life, But life killed My dreams

Posted by Kathy P on June 19, 2009

"The Prayer". Duet with Paul Potts would be unbelievabl!! Go Susan!!! Kp

Posted by stevieboy49 on June 19, 2009

Daily Mail reference - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1194302/After-Britains-Got-Talent-backlash-Simon-Cowell-finally-admits-Sorry-I-did-make-mistakes.html

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

Great work Canadian Bill- now morph it one more time, to the glamorous Miss Boyle in Teeisel's video of Scotland shows- it really is a transformation at that point

Posted by Kalua on June 19, 2009

After thinking very carefully I've come to a 12 songs list, I need about 200 more but let's lets start with those.

Christmass album will come later have to think :))

1.- Everybody's Talkin' by Harry Nilsson - Midnight Cowboy

2.- Sing for you Tracy Chapman

3.- Hello Young Lovers - From the King and I

4.- I Dreamed a Dream - From Les Misérables

5.- Memory - From Cats

6.- Don't Cry for me Argentina - From Evita

7.- All that Jazz - Liza Mineli from Chicago

8.- Cry me a River

9.- I still Believe - Lea Salonga from Miss Saigon

10.- The Phantom of the Opera

11.- I Feel Pretty - West side Story

12.- Knowing Me Knowing You - Abba - From Mamma Mia

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

@stevieboy49- thanks for the new interview - looks like it was today with Simon, as he knows about the cancelled shows yesterday and tonight....I am "gobsmacked" that he first realized Susan did not know how to lose on the night she lost. His remarks after her performance that night- and I cannot remember verbatim, were something like "Susan no matter what happens, you faced your critics and proved them wrong- he did not say, as Piers did that same night, that she deserved to win. All of them used the words, "critics, bad week presswise in some form or the other and Miss Boyle was remarkable in handling it all- she was most gracious when Diversity won....He must feel a little guilty, as he would not have given this interview....what he should do now is let miss boyle rest for her CD's...that is enough for her. And also, he says himself she only would do selected dates on the tour- so why is the stupid media so freaking surprised? I swear, I am now glad I ended my OWN singing acting career when I was 27 yrs old

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

WOW thanks Stevieboy for the link to Simon's article. I knew he had a heart!!

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

@stevieboy49. Thanks for the link and I just read the article. If the articvle quote is true (of course you never know any media which you can trust in the UK), all I can say is what a self serving pompous, fatuous conceited git is Simon Cowell. I hope his career gets destroyed from what he has said.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Sometimes the media can make or break you???

THIS TIME SUSAN WINS!!! SHE WILL GO ON TO MAKE THOSE CD'S!! SHE WILL GO ON AND ON!!! SHE ALREADY HAS HER FAN BASE...WE ARE JUST WAITING SUSAN!! WE ARE READY ANYTIME YOU ARE READY!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOO SUSAN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by mina on June 19, 2009

susan can make right away 10 DC'S lol!!!

Posted by fudgemeister on June 19, 2009

As Piers would say, "without a doubt the song she should sing is Crying by Roy Orbison. Also would like to hear her sing Fever.

Posted by Marie-Fan Forever Canada on June 19, 2009

SusanBoyleFan: Thank you so very much Paul for Our Susanation !!! You are, for sure, quite a dedicated Fan of Susan, an Amazing Fan...we really needed this place...Ciao

Posted by mina on June 19, 2009

iknow nobody takes me serious with my crazy writing here, i meant of course CD"s

Posted by vera on June 19, 2009

Whoever put together the BGT tour schedule should be shot. A different city almost every night for more than 2 weeks, sometimes 2 performances a day, is a bit much to ask of new talent. Maybe ok when you are young, but Susan is 48! Also, I feel that she would not want to go out and give a bad performance so has chosen to take days off when she is not feeling 100%. Looking forward to the CD.

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

Retired in Kalifornia's Not Lengthy Enough Wish List Of Songs For Susan To Sing:

1. "Flashdance" (What A Feeling") Theme From "Flashdance" Motion Picture (MY ABSOLUTE No.1 REQUEST!!!)

2. "Do You Want Somebody To Love" Jefferson Airplane

3. "A Piece Of My Heart" Janis Joplin/Big Brother & Holding Company

4. "Ain't No Sunshine" Bill Withers (Female Version; "Crying A River" on my part if she'd sung it!)

5. "Star Spangled Banner"

6. "America The Beautiful"

7. "Battle Hymn Of The Republic" (Sung in front of the Lincoln Memorial at night)

8. "When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain" (Kate Smith Homage)

9. "Over The Rainbow" (Judy Garland homage)

10. "Crazy" Patsy Klein (Patsy Klein homage)

11. "Drive" The Cars (Female Version; haunting goosebumps all over on this one!)

13. "I'll Never Find Another You" The Seekers (Judith Durham b. Judith Mavis Cock homage)

14."Georgy Girl" The Seekers (ditto)

15. "Like A Prayer" Madonna ("Short version" with Black church choir)

16. "Vogue" Madonna (Ultra classy piece for Susan!)

17. "On The Radio" Donna Summers (Deeply ambiguous personal thing for me c.1980)

18. "Works Hard For The Money" Charli Baltimore (Fitting tribute to Susan considering how much grief she's currently going through on the BGT tour!)

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

Simon article: "Then after she sang, I thought she had come over well, but not sensationally." WHAT! She was fantastic! Simon you leave me speechless with your words and attitude.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Catsaloud...Any one can change at any time????

Mina...GOTCHA!!! Look at my post!!??? lol

ALL THAT JAZZ..!! Good one Kalua!! I like it!!

DJG...yes you wouldn't want to live the rest of your life in jail!! NOT FUNNY!!

WELCOME TO SUSANATION...GLOBAL VILLAGE...OF SUSANUTS!!!

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

Simon Cowell in that article comes across as being upset with Susan - I think because she chose someome else to be her manager. As to the reference to armchair critics...well alot of music journos take note.

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

Simon is as they say in the UK, "prat" Piersy is in the USA obviously for the kickoff of AGT on the 23d- just four days away- here is his latest- he loves her. I just know he does. At the time," Morgan says, "I was getting quite emotional, and that's never happened to me before on any of these shows." more by Piers Morgan - 1 hour ago - Newsday (1 occurrences)

Posted by vernon on June 19, 2009

vernon from ny/usa list of songs i hope will sing' 1.impossble dream 2.my way 3.strangers in the night 4.baby love 5.love hangover 6.stop in the name of love 7.alfie 8.broadway baby 9.touch me in the morning 10.never can say good bye Any song Miss Susan Boyle put on an cd i will buy it.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

RETIRED IN KALI....I like your list!! Interesting variety..Did anyone mention "MOON RIVER"

If she sings every song we want her to sing...how many CD's will it take??? Poor girl would never get a rest!

Susan just do your favorites...I'm sure we will be wonderfully surprised/happy/giddy/screaming for joy..just to have that CD in our hands! WHEN YOUR READY...WE ARE HERE...waiting patiently...:)

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

I guess I don't understand how people think Susan should sing,----or would feel comfortable recording,--- all these distinctly American songs. Why, for instance, would Scot Susan want to record "America the Beautiful"---or "The Star Spangled Banner"------or "The Battle Hymn of the Republic,"---a Civil War song, for Heaven's sake?? I can definitely see her recording her version of the Scottish Nat'l Anthem. She'd make it ROCK!!

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 19, 2009

Howdy Pards,

Well, taint none of my business, I know, but I reckon I've got a suggestion or two for Susan's "publicist".

Right now the security folks are doin' a mighty fine job of keepin' the bad guys in the British Tabloids away from Susan and I sure hope they'll continue to do that.

But, let's talk about all her loyal and true friends and fans and there are a mess of us scattered throughout the world. Those loyal and true friends and fans miss somethin' right now...they miss Susan's speaking voice, her smile, her sparkling personality, her natural joy and happiness. With the vacuum of accurate information right now the tabloids are makin' up nonsense once again.

So, here's my suggestion, create a little discussion video with Susan and Piers Morgan. Have Piers interview her in an informal setting...asking her how she feels... what she thinks of the wonderful response from arena audiences where she has performed, what her dreams are for her first album, what are the real reasons she needs to rest occasionally on the tour, and other things.

I believe this would put to rest forever the nonsense being made up by the tabloids...it would also give Susan a chance to express her appreciation for the extremely warm reception she has been receiving, and, perhaps, give her an opportunity to show the world that she is still focused on achieving her dreams for the future.

This could air on ITV or simply be put on the internet for her legions of fans to see...perhaps on Pier's website as well.

A little positive publicity could go a long, long way to stopping the ridiculous rumors that are currently floating around and show Susan, once again, as the wonderful, bright eyed, lady that she is.

Just a thought. As I say, taint none of my business... cept, ya see, I'm one of a couple hundred million loyal fans of Miss Susan...and we need to hear directly from her and see her wonderful smile once again.

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

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

Videoalert: Another video of Edinburgh uploaded!

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

TERIJAY...AWWWWWwwwwwww we knew that from watching the audition!! :)

Vernon..Strangers in the night!! I like..I like!!

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

Simon Cowell is digging his own grave in that article imo.

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

@YourAwesome: Haven't seen "Moon River" on this website; thought about including it as well as "Moody River" by Pat Boone. "Riders On The Storm" by The Doors would be "interesting" as well.

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

@wild ol Dan

"Right now the security folks are doin' a mighty fine job of keepin' the bad guys in the British Tabloids away from Susan and I sure hope they'll continue to do that."

Well obviously not Wild Ol Dan. Even Simon Cowell is getting on her case.

Posted by ML on June 19, 2009

@Canadian Bill, how very cute, I love it!

@Happy, oooh, yeah, Summertime! And what about Stormy Weather? Susan could do that Lena Horne torch song very well.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

Oops! I don't know why but I had a heck of a time getting here. Things seem to have changed quickly since this morning. SOOOOO

@Wise 'Ol Dan I left comments to you and about you - ALL good of course, on the last blog....hey why don't I pop over and see if my newly learned computer skills are working...hang on in there pardner....

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Wild Ol'Dan...GREAT IDEA!!! A one on one interview with someone she trust, and happens to like!! :) lol

Posted by ML on June 19, 2009

@Dottie51, Bette Middler. Two "d"s.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@Wise'Ol Dan Hi, I popped in to check up on the latest....Very wise words Wise 'Ol Dan...love your comments re: the cow camp etc. Has me curious about who each of us really IS. D'you know what I mean? I think we have all made up little pictures and scenarious in our heads about the 'regulars'. Not having a picture of you, my imaginiation is running amock. But one thing I HAVE noticed, your words are always kind and uplifting. You don't appear to have a mean bone in your body....I'll keep the picture I have dreamed up of you....safely in my imagination until I find out otherwise.... :) Thanks 'friend', thanks so much. Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009 @bibi, sorry I didn't comment on your comment way up there...I have been trying to keep up with conversations by just popping in. I most certainly WILL get my husband to take a picture of me with the little Susan doll when she arrives. I don't know which country she is travelling from, but its from Britain....mail is slow...I am so thankful for e.mail now...so I don't have to MAIL letter to my friends and family over ther. Hopefully, 'little' Susan will arrive soon.....I'll have to wait until Monday now tho...no mail over the weekends for us. :)

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

Oops!!! YEAH I DID IT. Sorry everyone, I got too excited and obviously pressed Submit too many times...now I can't get rid of 3 of the above. Another lesson learned BE PATIENT AMMO LOL LOL SORRY AGAIN.

Posted by PapamoaFan on June 19, 2009

Re the Songs for Susans page, i looked a few time but maybe it it me I cd only see videos. a conversation there, a list of songs that you could add to an put votes both would be fantastic but the main thing is not to have to click a vid if you dont want to. I have gone well over the limit on mbs of my contract this month - now paying 56 cents a mb. Not that I am complaining - still a dam sight cheaper than getting to Edinburgh wd have been! I love readng others song choices. for exampl Moon river i never thought of it and now i think of it i think brillliant!!!

Posted by PapamoaFan on June 19, 2009

Re the Songs for Susans page, i looked a few time but maybe it it me I cd only see videos. a conversation there, a list of songs that you could add to an put votes both would be fantastic but the main thing is not to have to click a vid if you dont want to. I have gone well over the limit on mbs of my contract this month - now paying 56 cents a mb. Not that I am complaining - still a dam sight cheaper than getting to Edinburgh wd have been! I love readng others song choices. for exampl Moon river i never thought of it and now i think of it i think brillliant!!!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

Simon Cowell trying to put himself across as some sort of Saint! You've gotta be joking!

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Here's a list I think Susan might enjoy recording:

1) I Dreamed A Dream

2) Memory

3) Whistle Down the Wind

4) Killing Me Softly

5) Cry Me A River

6) You'll Never Walk Alone

7) Climb Every Mountain

8) If I Loved You

9) What I Did For Love

10) Danny Boy

11) The Prayer (Duet with Josh Groban)

12) Scottish National Anthem

13) At Last (Etta James and Beyonce classic)

14) Ave Maria

Okay,---I know that's 14,---but I couldn't stop with only 10. I know at least SOME of these will be on a Susan CD one of these days!!

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

@ Wild Ol'Dan - completely agree with you about the need for Susan to do an interview for fans so that all can see she is well and coping. I am sick and tired of reading the negative press reports - the latest Simon Cowell comments do not help her at all. I think Simon is upset with her.

Posted by ML on June 19, 2009

Dan, you are completely right on this. She should give a nice interview to dispell all this junk being printed. Please listen to Dan, Susan's people!

Posted by donnola petrilli on June 19, 2009

Oh Simon! (sound familiar). Susan was BGT's major draw and the favorite to win all along. As to that emphathetic little chat with Susan, wherein he gave her the option to appear/not appear, you better believe he was frantic inside and breathed a major sigh of relief when Susan said she would go on (but then, of course, was humiliated by Piers/Simon with all that press/critics talk. In her mind, she truly believed she was going to win (as did we all) and was crushed, though gracious, when it didn't happen (as were we all). The breakdown came when she felt she had let all of her fans down (which wasn't the case) and saw her singing career going out the window. She now knows she was the major winner after all, the star of the BGT tour, with millions of adoring fans just waiting for that first CD and, if lucky, to see her in person (teesiel!) My take, of course.

Posted by maigret on June 19, 2009

@Wild Ol' Dan. I think the idea of an interview would be great, but not Piers. I'd rather have Amanda who is the only one of the three with performance experience do it. She would know how to draw her out about the kind of details I'm interested in. I think it should just be a short one, a little clip, because she's still in the process.

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

Got one! Danny Boy! Scottish song for Susan - what about it?

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

The funniest line in the Cowell article has to be "After that, I left the studio. I remember having a drink that night and trying to relax, but still feeling a bit strange. Something just didn't feel right. And sure enough, it wasn't." - Yeah you were driven back to one of your many mansions in your Bentley with your latest girlfriend thinking about how much you were going to add to your bank account as a result of all this! I very much doubt the feelings of any of the contestants was pressing heavily on his mind!

Posted by mina on June 19, 2009

@stevieboy49, thanks for posting the new interview with simon he has a heart too! susan went through a lot the last weeks and i do not know how i could cope with it and i am a strong person people say so........

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

Another Scottish song: The Flower of Scotland. Susan is the flower of Scotland.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

DJG:---I imagine the "Ka-CHING, Ka-CHINGs" were the loudest sound in Simon's brain that night!

Posted by Jellie on June 19, 2009

The selections you have made are truly great and I can't surpass them as top ten choices. I liked the idea of Susan making a cd, some day, and as someone on here suggested the other day, that the cd would feature Susan in Scotland singing in various places around the country. Songs that come to mind would be "Scotland the Brave", "Mull of Kintyre" Over the Sea to Skye, Green Hills of Tyrol and others. So many Scottish immigrants all over the world who, along with everyone else, would enjoy Susan singing these songs.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

Hi, just got all this figures out. But still have to go out and try and get back in again....Magic, 2 of the repetitious blogs I pasted are gone.....This computer stuff is surely blowing this little girl's mind away. Thank you for doing that for me mystery person.

Posted by mina on June 19, 2009

may i would take much more breaks then susan in her position, lol!! (but can not sing anyway)

Posted by Dottie51 on June 19, 2009

Simon... is just trying to defend the existence of his show. And he's right, thanks to his show, the world found Susan. How else would she have reached us? And the struggles and disappoints... those are part of life and we all have to deal with them. Fairy tales are fairy tales, and even in them, cinderella goes through a lot of pain before marrying prince charming. Our Susan has had to deal with disappointment and exhaustion, but that does not diminish her talent, or her courage, or her future as a famous singer... Think of other performers, who spend years honing their talents and getting their stage legs at hole-in-the wall clubs and bars... By the time they are world famous, they know exactly how to perform in public and how to deal with the press and everything. Susan is trying to take "wee baby steps" but the world hasn't let her. She has yet to have a paid performance, yet she has millions of fans all over the world panting for her first CD... As her fans, we can let her take her "baby steps", make little mistakes, try out different ways of performing, give her time to figure out the wardrobe thing, feel overwhelmed and sometimes frightened by the crowds that mob her or crushed by the cruel tabloid jabs... We will continue to believe in her and trust in her. She is living her dream now, singing on stage at live venues to clamorous applause... And she will have a bright future singing around the world for her fans for as long as she chooses to do so....

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

Simon Cowell - "Amid all the controversy over Susan Boyle, it's easy to forget that this year's Britain's Got Talent was won by a bunch of young guys who worked extraordinarily hard for months on end to get that coveted opportunity to perform in front of the Royal Family." My comment: Well how long do you think Susan Boyle worked for to get a chance to perform and showcase her talent?

Posted by maigret on June 19, 2009

I read that article by Simon. He still doesn't get it. While doing some mea culpas about other performers and some small matters, he leaves the impression that Susan's problems are psychological in nature. Subtle but it's there. The article used a couple of good photos of Susan but shows Hollie in tears and that awful one of Susan after her loss.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

Everyone seems to be selecting mostly stuff from musicals, but she could sing lots of other stuff too. I heard an Alison Moyet track on the radio earlier, and I thought 'Susan could sing that!'.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Lonninrose:---Both Danny Boy and The Flower of Scotland are on my list. Like minds, and all that.-------(c:

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@maigret - just to correct you there - she didn't lose she was ROBBED!

Posted by PapamoaFan on June 19, 2009

ooops sorry for double post. i read ages ago Susan does not like travelling and recently that some Broadway stars said she has the voice and - attitude - i think the words was that was used. I know its unlikely she will ever get to New Zealand and I have not been to New York since an unforgettable month holiday there late 80s. Projection but do ya not think she would love a season of singing plus being toasted and feted by the best that new York city has to offer. To back there has always been on my list. So I am going to save like mad so I can see her on Broadway.... its a nice dream and cd very well happen! Love all your posts and this site. Got my iso of edinburgh down and now need to org the next step. have a good weekend all.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Lonnirose...I bet she will include that one!! WANT TO MAKE A WAGER/BET...lol Just kidding..I don't gamble!

No more Simon is good/Simon is bad....Simon is just a man....SUSAN IS A STAR!!!!!! ***********

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

Oh, sorry WAMcKinley. Guess I didn't scroll up far enough. And here I thought I was so clever! LO

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

Hi all :) .... just got in from work...101 degrees again today....heat index 111....anyway, here is my list: Hope I win a CD!!!:).... going to get cleaned up and eat a bite.....be back later...Blessings,Tommy

1. I Dreamed A Dream

2. Memory

3. You Raise Me Up

4. You Light Up My Life

5. Killing Me Softly

6. Cry Me A River

7. You'll Never Walk Alone

8. The Impossible Dream

9. When You Wish Upon A Star

10. Thank You For The Music

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

@Lonnirose:---LOL!!! You ARE clever!! We BOTH are!!!

Posted by pottedferne on June 19, 2009

to all the aussies and kiwis..I hope Susan sings at the Sydney Opera house for all you guys 'down under'

Posted by Dottie51 on June 19, 2009

After we're done with the list of Songs for Susan to Sing, we can do the Ideal Singing Tour Program... How many tours will she need to do so all of her fans can see her at least once? And then, by then it will be time to start over...

Posted by PapamoaFan on June 19, 2009

Am just ignoring the cr*p that is out there and praying and toasting for Susan's good health and happiness, and a long and joyful life. Every thought and word has a little eternal life of its own. The more good ones we put out, the better off everyone is.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Doesn't Susan have a nephew or someone in Australia?? I would think it wouldn't take a lot of convincing to get her to perform there. She even commented, at one point back there sometime, that she'd like to make a trip there. So GO for it, Aussies and Kiwis!!

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Hi Tommy...did you sweat off a couple of pounds today??? eeee that is hot!!! "When you wish Upon a Star" I like that one too....I can't wait to find out which songs Susan is going to sing on that first CD!! WAMckinley and Lonnirose!! Yes you two are CLEVER!!!

Posted by Dottie51 on June 19, 2009

I think they will need to publish her tour schedule at least a year in advance... so that we can combine a long-dreamed-of visit to Sydney with her performance there, for example!!

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

I don't see Simon squiring Perversity around in limos! I think he might be covering up his preference for Susan by publicly praising the dancers. He's either trying to rationalize their win or he's smitten with her just like everyone else - he knows Susan should have won.

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

@papamoafan - I think Susan will travel anywhere where she is loved and appreciated without exploitation. I think that is anywhere as far away from the UK tabloid press (and Simon Cowell) as possible.

Posted by Dottie51 on June 19, 2009

Lonni,that's probably just because diversity is not being mobbed by the public... Simon has a job to do, his shows to run... And the show must go on. He has launched Susan and will help her get started with her CD's, but he can't be as "stuck" on her as we all are...

Posted by GritsT on June 19, 2009

Just a note, I agree with several of the posts here -- I care not what songs Susan sings, as long as they touch her heart in some way.........'cuz then they will touch ours also!

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

PapamoaFan...WISE WORDS!!! WISE WORDS!!! What adjectives can we use to describe Susan??? Witty....Charming....Smart....Cute....Angelic.... ADD TO MY LIST....

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

To DJG Scotland.

You asked for a translation of the French lyrics of IDAD, well, I'll give it a try:

I had dreamed of another life as my life went by like a dream / I was one for wild fun and passion / I was so young, no harm done/ I wanted to laugh, love and live/ Dance till the party ends / Drunk with the sheer happiness of being free / But wolves roam at night/ One of them was on my track / I fulfilled the lustful desires of the first rogue I met on my way/ He filled my life with his warm presence/ And one day he was gone taking my childhood away/ There are times I still dream of him/ He besseeches me and says he regrets/ But the dream fades away when dawn comes/ Like Chinese lanterns on a party evening/ I had dreamed of another life/Here my life ends and it had hardly begun/ But life killed my dreams.

I hope this helps!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

I can't put 10 together yet, but definitely IDAD (English and French), and certainly 'Here Again' from Phantom. That one will tug away at the heart strings!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@happy - thanks, that's great!

Posted by Mightylikely on June 19, 2009

Canadian Bill - very cool morphing graphic. It captures the fascinating transformation we're watching. Wild Dan, I'm with you - time for another interview with Susan speaking for herself. To my knowledge, we haven't heard her speak for herself since she left the clinic, which is worrisome. As for a song I'd like to hear her sing - I'm waiting for a new song composed specifically for her.

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

Retired in Kalifornia's Not Lengthy Enough Wish List Of Songs For Susan To Sing - "Missing In Action":

12. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" The Eurythmics c.1983

Sung by fellow albeit "lefty" Scot Annie Lennox. Consider this tune apropos for Susan to strike back at vile "Trashoids" CONSTANTLY attacking her!

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Lonni:---You know why Simon goes out of his way for Susan, as opposed to the other acts,---and it has nothing to do with "being smitten."---Think a minute. It's called "protecting one's prime investment." It's "Ka-CHING--Ka-CHING!!"-----LOL!!!!!! Just my humble opinion.

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

@dottie51 - great, let's all congratulate Simon Cowell on 'finding' Susan Boyle and how Susan Boyle has quadrupled his business earnings in the last year.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@Retired in Kalifornia - I was thinking of Annie Lennox's 'Why?' for Susan to sing.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Lonnirose..good insight!

When I say Simon is just a man....I'm not putting him down...I just mean he puts on his underwear one leg at a time...just like anyone else. lol

Did everyone see Canadian Bills graphic!! Its so Cool!!! Susan is winking at us!!

Posted by deetrakt on June 19, 2009

Lots of great suggestions!

My impression was that the first CD is to be of "show tunes". Is that right...or just a rumor?

Anyway, five "show tunes" I'd like to hear Susan sing:

1. Till There Was You (Music Man)

2. Send in the Clowns (A Little Night Music-Sondheim)

3. I'll Know (Guys & Dolls)

4. Hey There (Pajama Game)

5. My Funny Valentine (Rodgers & Hart)

I've posted YouTubes of #4 and 5. Not sure if the others have been submitted, but I know there are plenty of versions online.

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Retired in Kali....You do have quite an ecclectic mix of songs for Susan!! Love the getum song SWEET DREAMS!!

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Unchained Melody. And no duets. Don't want anyone else contaminating my Susan CD and hitching a free ride onto her star. Well, maybe if Mario Lanza was around.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

@Maigret: I have sent a PM to Paul with a suggestion to open two blogs per item. One blog totally flat texts and one blog where people can enjoy HTML, Smileys and other things.

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland re. "Why?" Strong lyrics I'd say!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@ArielAZ - I agree - no duets. They've said Elaine Paige will duet on one track on the CD. I'll have to skip that track then. Elaine Paige sings like she's in pain!

Posted by mina on June 19, 2009

@Dottie51 just read your comment very wells said!! the one you explaind susans situation!!

Posted by protectsusan on June 19, 2009

I just read Simon's article and did not find it offensive. He seems to be taking care of Susan to the point that other performers may even see as favoritism. Susan is a wonderful singer but may not be cut out for tours or too many concerts. Her manager needs to help her figure this out and what lifestyle can she handle. Simon could not have predicted this or be expected to do a full scale psychological work up on every contestant. From what I've read about Simon, he treats his ex-girlfriends well and keeps them as friends. It is my take he is a loyal person once he lets you in. I think he's let Susan in. If I'm wrong, his name is MUD!!!

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Wild Ol' Dan: I am a devoted, lifelong Hoppy fan. My first love. Any time you want to talk Hoppy, let me know. Wish the family would release more of his films so I could jog my memory. Can't really talk Hoppy movies with any precision anymore. So long ago. Saw him in the Macy's parade when I was about 5. Went crazy, like I do for Susan.

Posted by donnola petrilli on June 19, 2009

@Wild ol Dan: Yep, we definitely need to hear from Susan herself - but does Piers have to do the interviewing - I would see that as just more publicity for himself.

Posted by Muey on June 19, 2009

Maigret, that's my humble opinion. I'm a mezzo-soprano and I believe Susan to be a mezzo, as well. Someone else (sorry, don't remember which fan), said he/she thought Susan was an alto. Maybe that's true. Voice type is determined not only by your range, but the timber and where you are most comfortable and at your best in your range. Susan can soar in the higher register of her voice. But she also has wonderfully rich tones as low as an F below middle C in performance (I'm sure she can go lower in practice). But then my voice coach, who is a 58-year-old retired Dramatic soprano (used to handle the heavy Wagner roles every night on the opera stage) can easily hit a D below middle C as well as 2 Es above middle C. So, maybe I'm wrong. Other singers and musicians, what voice type do you think Susan is?

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Thank you, Paul, for getting rid of those HTML thingees. Thought I was going to have a seizure yesterday.

Isn't there a written list of Songs We Want Susan to Sing? Just video form?

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

The big point I took out of that article is "SUSAN WILL HAVE A CONTRACT" If he helps make Susan's dreams come true as far as the singing contract/CD. Then I am perfectly ok with everthing...as long as Susan is happy!!! I do believe she was having fun on stage...with the tour too! She sure looked happy to me!

Posted by mina on June 19, 2009

@wild ol dan it is true it would be nice if we could hear something form susan herself....miss that too

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

@Dottie51, I also agree you spoke well in your post regarding Simon. A lesser talent/reality show would never have brought Susan to where she deserved to go. I remember with fondness Simon's statement that "...I've gotten to know the real Susan Boyle..not the one presented by the media.." He wasn't afraid to stand up to the media garbage for her and still isn't.

Posted by Marie-Fan Forever Canada on June 19, 2009

DJG-Scotland and Happy: very very interesting to read IDAD sog words in the french version ...

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

Retired in Kalifornia's Not Lengthy Enough Wish List Of Songs For Susan To Sing - The Obvious Appendage, At Least To Me:

19. "Simply The Best" Tina Turner

"You're simply the best, better than all the rest Better than anyone, anyone I've ever met!"

"I'm stuck on your heart, I hang on every word you say Tear us apart no, no, baby, I would rather be dead!"

Posted by Csk8stoo on June 19, 2009

Thank you Wild 'ol Dan..you're not so "wild", but you've got alot something that seems to be missing elswhere...common sense! I take Simon at his word. He's got a "spin" to his comments. Its his production company. He's certainly made stars of Il Divo and Paul Potts, and I see an interesting future for the violin performers whose name escapes me at the moment. He knows real talent when he sees it and he's been more than generous thus far with the cost of bringing Susan on tour. Perhaps what he has lost sight of is that people who aren't used to the rigors of touring have trouble readjusting their mental and physical clocks to deal with it. Let's just see who, after the tour is done, remains a "household word" among the group.

I put my list in already for Susasongs but I need to add "Bridge Over Troubled Waters!"

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

@protectsusan - read between the lines. I am not sure what Simon's love life has to do with Susan Boyle; Simon Cowell is considered to be a snake.

Posted by pottedferne on June 19, 2009

the idea of singing IDAD in both English and French is a FABulous idea...(but not necessarily by Susan for the French version). the CD for the Devine Secrets of the YAYA Sisterhood soundtrack has blind Uncle Gaspard singing Assi Dans la Fenetre de ma Chambre and Allison Krause singing it in English as "Sitting in the Window of my Room". It is beautiful.

Posted by pretty@55 on June 19, 2009

Glad to hear Susan's getting more rest. She should not even have to finish that tour. She is already a professional. She should preserve her beautiful voice for her upcoming CD's. Susan doesn't need any help from Elaine Page. LOL to Susan and all of you.

Posted by Csk8stoo on June 19, 2009

@Muey, Susan is the rare and perfect Mezzo. Not many good ones out there..Rene' Flemming...perhaps?

Posted by Grace_P on June 19, 2009

Hi guys I don't post here very often (I prefer reading your comments), but today I think I have to say HOW MAD I am, after reading some "news"....I just keeping ask myself...What is wrong with Britain's press? Britain should be soooo proud for having, after many decades since Beatles, someone so good as Susan Boyle. And ...what they do? They treat her as if she was the worst thing that happened in the Country? Why is that? You know what? One thing is BAD PRESS, other thing is TRASH press...and people who believes in those press. Sorry for the Scottish people and for all the others in Britain who support her. Why can't anybody do something about that? Or maybe she'll have to choose another country to be able to live her life, in peace, after this tour? Come to Canada Susan, or USA...we love you... (My apologies for any mistakes on my grammar & spelling) And...Simon, Thanks for your words...

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

DJG--I don't know Elaine Paige from a hole in the wall. I have always avoided Weber and several times even turned down invitations to go to one of his shows (I'm in Arizona now, but via Manhattan). Although I do love Susan's two picks. I'll take my Phantom straight, via Lon Chaney, and homeless cats in the street upset me to no end, even singing Memory. I want Susan's CDs for when I'm tooling around in the car on desert drives (or going to the supermarket) and I don't want to be bothered skipping songs while I'm driving, even though I have a control right on the steering wheel. And I would HAVE to skip them.

Posted by Grace_P on June 19, 2009

Susan, whatever you wanna sing it's ok...love you

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@Mightylikely How did you get the picture to morph..? I went off Blog to look at new photos etc. and I saw that...but then the explanation of why it WOULDN'T morph. Is it ok now? I don't understand ALL the computer lingo but would love to see that happen before my eyes.. I just got the 'still' photo of Susan at the audition..... :)

Posted by pretty@55 on June 19, 2009

I agree with CatsAloud. Simon is all about Simon. I would advise him to take excellant care of Lady Susan because she is very loved by so many around the world. She is a precious jewel and should be treated as such.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

Actually, Alain Boublil did say in an interview about Susan that if she needed any help with IDAD to just call him and Claude-Michel Schönberg. Perhaps he could coach her on the French version?

Posted by Darcey K on June 19, 2009

I agree w/you Grace, any song she sings is cool w/me. I did read early on in this meteoric rise to fame that 'you should hear her belt out 'My Heart Will Go On' from Titanic. I would love to hear that and have it on the album. I wish she would stop the tour, rest and then do her CD, and come here to be on AGT!!! So we can tape her and watch her on TV here!!!!

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@281165 Hi there, again ....good idea ....the two blogs would be great...I love the fun stuff, as you know...but as we are all allowed to have our own opinions on things...I understand how the others are feeling. This way, 2 blogs, we could flip between the 2.....Hope Paul says YES .

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

Right all, if you want to know just why Susan is so brilliant, and Elaine Paige just isn't, take a look at Elaine Paige murdering IDAD (it'll hurt your ears - beware!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZKKNwiltX0

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

Brilliant Susan

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

@grace portier. Isn't that the truth. Susan cannot live in her own house anymore and has to live in hotels and flats. The UK trash tabloid press has practically forced her to leave her home land. What a national disgrace. Susan needs to find somewhere to live in peace and quiet. Wherever that is only she will know and she should keep it a secret.

Posted by AngelPrecious on June 19, 2009

Definitely "Ave Maria"!!!

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 19, 2009

Howdy ArielAZ,

My gosh, don't get me goin' on Hoppy. I own every one of his movies and TV shows and his radio programs too for that matter. Let's see he did 66 movies, 52 television programs, and 104 radio shows. I sure envy you gettin' to see him in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, though.

I've had the pleasure of interviewing his wife Grace. She's a wonderful lady, born back in September of 1913 and still with us. She has millions of wonderful stories to tell...they were married on his Birthday (June 5th) back in 1937 and she was by his side always till he rode on ahead in September of '72. Hoppy was a hero to millions of us both on and off screen. Was he ridin' Topper when you saw him that Thanksgiving?

Well gosh, like I said, don't me going on my ol' cowboy hero. If you read my profile you'll know that a few years back I wrote the first Hopalong Cassidy novel to come along in well over 50 years. It was based on an original motion picture manuscript by a good friend of mine out Californy way. It's called HOPALONG CASSIDY RIDES AGAIN. And, it's still available from that Sagebrush outfit out thar in Californy. Gosh, it's always great to meet up with a lifelong Hoppy fan...I've met a good many of 'em over the years. It's good to know there are folks who remember Hoppy still around.

Sorry for the off topic discussion fellers, but ArielAZ started it! Reckon I'm just a lifelong fan of Hopalong Cassidy, William Lawrence Boyd...just like I spect I'm gonna be a lifelong fan of Susan Boyle.

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

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Lonnirose: I think Simon is finally impressed. It took a Susan to humble him. I think he is totally cognizant of the enormity of her professional future and talent and realizes he has finally been outdone as a media star. But it is to his credit that he is pleased about it, and I don't mean just because she'll make him twice as rich. You can see respect in his facial expression for Susan. Although I've never been a fan of American Idol, I've seen a minute or two here and there over the years when there was absolutely nothing else on TV. Never have I seen him truly impressed, until now.

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

@muey- Susan is a Mezzo Soprano with at least a 2.5 octave ramge - so far heard. Not a contralto as some have written.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

I hope too Ammo! Then we don't step on toes.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@Grace Portier - fellow Canadian (by 2nd citizenship via England - I am)... Having gone through MAJOR homesickness in the early 80's and having had to take the $1,000 cure, as they called it....I wonder how Susan would react to touring outside of Britain...? I know she'd eventually be returning to her homeland...but it is very difficult for a lot of people...especially when you are older (I was 34) children, very young ones, adapt easily.....I am not saying she won't travel...I guess I am just trying to do what I said I would never do here, speculate on how she feels....just a thought :)

Posted by seedo on June 19, 2009

Susan has a wonderful voice, and I am sure there will be songs chosen for her CD, which will be just perfect for such a talented lady.

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

she is so beautiful in the picture above. Wonder if this lassie from Scotland is like thinking - hey, I am so beautfiul now- what is going on? who knows? Miss Boyle is certainly an enigma- NO ONE says what she is thinking about it all.. no one...we will know soon. In the meantime, get rid of this freaking tour! over and out Teri, Redondo Beach, cA

Posted by YourAwesome on June 19, 2009

Grace...we just ignore the press now! That is best. Its ok that you spoke your mind! We are all protective of Susan on this site. Anyone adding to Susan's list of songs?? How about ...."There's no Business like Show Business!" I could see her dancing around while singing it! She is a natural actress!!!

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@Wise 'Ol Dan..."Hoppalong Cassidy, clippity, clippity clop..." I have to research that book.....I loved the old westerns (black and white..) 'Ol Dan...hope you got to read the comments I wrote to you. You are definetly WISE to the nth degree. Talk to you soon. I popped 'off Blog' to look at some of the wonderful new photos...and leave my comments and ratings.....Wow...some great stuff over there...

Posted by Kalua on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland Agree with you that is really murder, sounds like a rat in pain beurkkkkk

If you want to hear the french version sung by Rose Laurens here it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icr05D_8ANk

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

@281165:

Ave formosissima!- Hail, most beautiful one!

Gemma pretiosa! - Precious jewel!

Ave decus virginum! - Hail, pride among virgins!

Virgo gloriosa! - Glorious virgin!

Ave mundi luminar! - Hail. light of the world!

Ave mundi Rosa! - Hail, Rose of the world!

Blanziflor et Helena - Blanchefleur and Helen,

Blanziflor et Helena - Blanchefleur and Helen,

Venus, Venus, Venus generosa! - Noble Venus!

- Blanziflor et Helena,Stanza 24 Ave formosissima (Hail, most beautiful one)

Carmina Burana Carl Orff 1936

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

@Ammo: and the two blogs could be completely easily being labled (HTML Allowed), (HTML Not Allowed). I know that there are more of you that like extra fun on blogs.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@Kalua - the Louise Pitre version is the better one for direct comparison though:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP7qMSfAot0

Posted by Kalua on June 19, 2009

And here are the lyrics:

rose laurens "j'avais rêvé d'une autre vie"

J'avais rêvé d'une autre vie Mais la vie a tué mes rêves Comme on étouffe les derniers cris D'un animal que l'on achève J'avais rêvé d'un coeur si grand Que le mien puisse y trouver place Mais mon premier prince charmant Fut l'assassin de mon enfance J'ai payé de toute mes larmes La rançon d'un petit bonheur À une société qui désarme La victime, et pas le voleur J'avais rêvé d'un seul amour Durant jusqu'à la fin du monde Dont on ne fait jamais le tour Aussi vrai que la terre est ronde J'avais rêvé d'une autre vie Mais la vie a tué mes rêves À peine commencée, elle finit Comme un court printemps qui s'achève J'avais rêvé d'une autre vie Mais la vie a tué mes rêves À peine commencée, elle finit Comme un court printemps qui s'achève La nuit, la nuit, je sombre en mon corps Et je m'abondonne à des sinistres corps à corps La nuit, la nuit, pour deux pièces d'or Quand ils font jaillir en moi leur pitoyable effort Ils ne savent pas qu'ils font l'amour avec la mort

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

Wild Ol'Dan, I agree we need Susan to set records straight, now. But don't you think BGT might be afraid of letting her do that? Maybe they would fear she might spill the beans...

Songs for Susan: What a Feeling! seems a really great idea to me! Thank You For the Music, too! These are both highly dynamic and positive songs! I wouldn't be sure about Wishing You Were Here Again from the Phantom. That might be too emotional for a woman who's still grieving over the loss of her mother.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@281165 Yes I hope so too. We, and I know you want to be included in the "We", don't like to upset people....we just wanna have fun and follow Susan all the way. No heavy stuff at the moment. Oh my gosh..I accidentally got into blog page from months ago...it was through this site....but I didn't recognize ONE name on it....is that a separate site....or did all those people drop off into a ditch somewhere....it was a wierd feeling until I figured out how to find you all tonight....

Posted by judyann on June 19, 2009

281165---I like the idea too of having separate blogs so that you can have some fun with the pictures, etc. I enjoy them. It sets things apart a little.

Posted by CanadianBill on June 19, 2009

Thanks re the morphing animation comments :>) @ toterijay - I chose to morph Susan to her semi-final because I was AMAZED at how little she did (she said she wanted to 'smarten herself up like any woman would) - a change of hairstyle and color, some eyebrow shaping and a bit of makeup and WOW. On tour she's wearing full heavy stage makeup so she can be seen from a distance, and while I agree she looks very glamorous and every inch a Star, much of it also comes from within, which was already visible to us. Thanks again. PS I used PaintShopPro to create it.

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

@pretty@55 - The recent impression I get (from several sources) is that Susan is p***ed off with Simon Cowell. Susan is running the show, not Simon and he knows it.

Posted by Grace_P on June 19, 2009

Ammo, I also think it will not be easy for her. I think she is that kind of person who enjoys the peace and quiet with some moments of maddly "action" here and there , but at her own pace, always having her comfort zone to come back to.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@Kalua - those are different lyrics too! I think I read somewhere that the musical was developed on, so I think she sings what was the very first version in 1980, rather than the version that HAPPY kindly posted the English translation of earlier. You'll need to listen to the Louise Pitre version for the version HAPPY translated earlier.

Posted by susanwin on June 19, 2009

Dear @happy!

Yes, this aria is from Peer Gynt, you are right!

Are you a professional musician too? If yes, what instrument do you play? Or are you a singer?

I am a composer and pianist( both - classical), a college professor from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, I teach composition and music theory. Are you an American too?

It is so wonderful - to be able to contact people, whom you wouldn't be able to contact without our website!!!

Please,@happy, answer, when you have time!

And I would like so much to be in contact with other professional musicians on our website here!

I think, that Susan also will sing amazingly some Neapolitan songs, besides operatic arias,songs from musicals and traditional Christmas pieces, and just now it occured to me, that she will sing marvelously some arias for alto in Bach's cantatas, oratorios and Passions, and Handel's oratorios, I would love to have her CD with all this.

God bless everyone here,

All the best and much love to all,

susanwin

Posted by CatsAloud on June 19, 2009

Betfair latest bet offers - Susan Boyle to be Britains Got Talent host next year

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@happy - I think 'here again' was on her list of possible songs to sing in the semi-finals. It would be emotional for her, but it would add a lot to the performance.

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 19, 2009

Howdy Ammo,

My gosh, Ma'am, you sure you got the right feller? Taint nuthin' wise about me...I'm just an ol' cowhand. But I sure do appreciate your kindness. Look closer though at my name now...it says Wild Ol' Dan...say I might help ya some with that book research...try headin' over to hopalong.com then click on "what's new"...whole mess of Hoppy memories on that site...you might just enjoy it.

Well thanks again for your kindness Ammo...I sure do appreciate it...and let us know when that there Susan doll you won arrives will ya?

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

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by mdillow31 on June 19, 2009

Songs For Susan:

1. Wind Beneath My Wings

2. You Raise Me Up

3. Misty

4. Cry Me A River

5. Killing Me Softly

6. My Heart Will Go On From Titantic

7. Crying.. Roy Orbison, K. D. Lang

8. You'll never Walk Alone

9. Something From Pavarotti

Marianne

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

I was watching Susan's finals performance again the other day, and apart from one smile Cowell was giving her the evil eye all the way through. You could have cut the atmosphere with a knife! There was definitely more going on there than we've been told.

Posted by BJG on June 19, 2009

Songs for Susan to sing: First of all,each song would fit her Voice with all of its power and grace. Here are a few -- in no predetermined order: Funny Valentine My Favorite Things Bring in the Clowns You Light Up My Life I Did it My Way Strangers in the Night The Hills are Alive With the Sound of Music (and 3 more....)

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 19, 2009

Howdy Happy,

Well, the folks over at BGT might just be a little jittery about Susan, but truth is, I don't think they did nuthin' wrong...I don't think Susan has got anything to hide either. She's a mighty special lady with a wonderful twinkle in her eye and a dream in her heart. I know a mess of us just long to hear her voice and see that smile once again...and throughout all this Piers, I believe, has tried his absolute best to stand beside her and protect her from the real bad guys...the British Tabloids.

It's kinda obvious to this ol' cowhand that Susan likes Piers and Pier likes Susan. I believe the Piers can be trusted to help Susan tell her story the way it had oughta be told.

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

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by pottedferne on June 19, 2009

oh my goodness Kalua...that was awesome by Louise Pitre!!! imagine it followed by Susan as she sang it in the finals on a CD Wow!!!

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

agree wild old dan- no one as heard a word from Miss Boyle herself for at least three weeks- she is a jewel in a crown and her performances of such greatness are so minimized by the time she takes rest days- i never saw anything like it- 'cept when John Lennon said that the Beatles were bigger than Jesus....I was a kid and i hd my mom call all the radio stations- here, we are in email la-la land- and what elevated Miss Boyle on one day, can bring her down the next...one thing I do know- she has the best voice I have EVER heard- and she needs to know this see ya down the trail Teri

Posted by Kalua on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland - I speak french fluently and yes both french versions are different; Rose Laurens did the opening in 1980 and then the song was modified when Luise Pitre started to sing in the musical.

Posted by ca0911 on June 19, 2009

DarcyKerr, this may be a repetition but you can hear Susan sing part of My Heart Will Go On on the Larry King interview. Just sitting in her living room, no music, just her and it is amazing.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

OK, will anybody who likes the idea of two seperated Blogs per update where in one blog HTML is allowed and another Blog where HTML is not allowed PM to Paul? Thanks!

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

Although not on "my list" of favorites for Susan to sing THIS for those Susan-Boyle.com members - number of which I CERTAINLY know are! - who remember the World War II years:

"White Cliffs Of Dover" - Vera Lynn

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

agree wild ol dan- amazing that a MAN can see that Piers Morgan is Miss Boyle's best man friend perhaps she ever had. thanks! It's kinda obvious to this ol' cowhand that Susan likes Piers and Pier likes Susan. I believe the Piers can be trusted to help Susan tell her story the way it had oughta be told.

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

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

agree wild ol dan- amazing that a MAN can see that Piers Morgan is Miss Boyle's best man friend perhaps she ever had. thanks! It's kinda obvious to this ol' cowhand that Susan likes Piers and Pier likes Susan. I believe the Piers can be trusted to help Susan tell her story the way it had oughta be told.

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

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by dmichael on June 19, 2009

cd one: title : i dreamed a dream tracks:

memory the way we were cry me a river starting here starting now whistle in the wind over the rainbow the impossible dream close to you mama smile autumn leaves fly me to the moon i dreamed a dream

white christmas ava maria o holy night the christmas song happy holidays silent night winter wonderland baby its cold outside jingle bells away in a manger joy to the world

Posted by pottedferne on June 19, 2009

@RIK..what about a whole CD of WWII music? Betcha she would knock Lilli Marlene out of the stadium!!!

Posted by Kalua on June 19, 2009

Well if Wild O' Dan agrees he could send his comment to Susan's rep, this max wachamakolit character. I'm sure he will learn a bit what PR means :-)

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Oh, my God, my birthday is June 5th too!!!! No wonder I feel Hoppy is family. I had my first crush on him (and Lucky), but at the same time he was a father figure to me. I learned how to behave properly from Hoppy and how to be emotionally honest. I won't say he would be too proud of me in the 60s or of some of the wicked things I have done since, but he taught me to be a straight shooter.

Yes, of course, he was on Topper and he rode down Central Park West, in his own space, without any retinue. He waved to both sides of the street, and, of course, he was smiling all the time. He really seemed to enjoy it. Searching my long-term memory, I seem to remember being disappointed that he wore his gray outfit. I always liked him in deep navy. I will have to check that out online and see if my memory is accurate. Anyway, the kids went insane.

I've caught a couple of his silent movies on TCM. What a handsome man. And his wife is a beauty too. I saw some film of them in the late 50s. Well, as you can see, I could go on and on, too. I'll check out the book.

Apologies to Susan fans for this intrusion, but someone just mentioned yesterday that Wild Ol' Dan wrote a book about Hoppy.

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

@pottedferne; BRILLIANT idea! Susan's dad I think was a W.W.II vet so would be fitting tribute to him. Time IS short for those who'd served like my 90 year old dad who was a U.S.N.R. Seaman II aboard the U.S.S. HONOLULU CL-48 during its 2nd wartime tour, IF Susan did one she'd have to do it REAL soon!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@Kalua - could we have an English translation of the Rose Laurens version?

Posted by Debp on June 19, 2009

The Impossible Dream, my #1 pick for Susan. You'll Never Walk Alone, Memory, I Dreamed a Dream. Climb Every Mountain, Somewhere....

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

To Susanwin,

No, I'm not a professional musician! I did sing in chorals when I was a teenager(I remember we did Bartok songs and Francis Poulenc's Little Voices when I was in Highschool). I was also part of a choral when I was studying Italian at University (we did the famous Va Pensiero and traditional Sicilian folksongs). I'm just generally keen on music as I was brought up by a very musical mother. So I got acquainted with classical music and opera as a child. But I also like the type of music Susan seems to relish. I've always loved musicals. I have a video of Les Miserables 10th Anniversary, and I Dreamed a Dream had been my favourite long before I heard Susan sing it. I reckon I could never bear anybody singing it now I heard her version...

No, I'm not American, I'm French!... I, too think it's a real priviledge to get such an opportunity to interact with so many different and interesting people!

PS: Are you the Susan fan who emailed me a few days ago? I was so surprised I really didn't know what to answer!... If it was you, I'm really sorry about that!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@281165 - one blog is enough to scan through! I don't think we need two versions. Like I said last night, if we stick to just simple text formatting (like changing to bold, underline, italics, and colour changes except red) then we won't offend or annoy anyone.

Posted by Kalua on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland Of course, I'll do it over the weekend but no guarantees with my english its only my third language, but i'll do my best

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

Original 1980 version of I DREAMED A DREAM by Rose Laurens

.................................................. WHEN THE PAGE LOADS, SCROLL DOWN TO THE 20TH VIDEO

Posted by Annia3 on June 19, 2009

I wish Ms. Boyle would sing WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD by Louis Armstrong.

Posted by aliz on June 19, 2009

muey, I have also wanted to hear susan sing while playing the piano. I am surprised that is not caught in any interviews. I bet she is very good at tickling those ivories too.

Posted by maigret on June 19, 2009

@protectsusan. In Simon's article he doesn't recognize that he may have some internal production problems or administrative ones if people who have been successful on his show feel they have been mishandled. He probably has a production team with an assembly line mentality about certain standards they want. I want to know why Susan's voice coach wasn't with her even as they were changing her style and delivery, not to mention her looks. I'd also like to know if it was true she was pressured to give up the 3rd song in the trilogy she had in mind. Not to mention a PR team that didn't grasp her meteoric worldwide fame wasn't going to bring out the hounds. Is this his first job or what? Or didn't he recognize the media urge to tear down any woman in the spotlight? While he may be protective - I think Dr. Lotzof may have been a good move. But have you googled her credentials? Her clients are the corporate world and performers - and I assume Syco is a corporate entity that is paying her. Her interests for Susan's welfare may be genuine but her boss's interests are simply to keep Susan out there as much as possible.

I wonder if he isn't disappointed that he will not be her financial advisor. Given how badly his PR team has handled this, and BGT senseless schedule, I'm glad he's not. Maybe the family recognized that. His talking to them about Susan continuing or not sounds solicitous but why was it either/or? Maybe they demanded the support she is receiving.

You would think he'd realize his inept PR team has been costing him money - the flat, security, Dr. Lotzof 24/7. Instead he subtly suggests Susan has problems by talking about psychological testing of applicants. I doubt that any testing would have predicted her normal response to an abnormal situation (to quote a poster's psychiatrist husband many blogs back). His people need a performance evaluation about this year's production Instead he whined all the way through the article about participants' lack of gratitude. His apologies were for remarks and a lack of sensitivity to individual children, not about his responsibility for the current situation.

Posted by aliz on June 19, 2009

annia3 what a great suggestion, I think some Holiday could be great too. She is so versitile.

Posted by Kalua on June 19, 2009

@TommyUSA In this site you have also the spanish version by Nacha Guevara when the musical was played in Buenos Aires.

Or the spanish version made in Madrid here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzCai4H6BvI

I'm quite a collector since April 14th when I discovered Susan LOL

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

aliz,---what a great idea!! I don't think anyone else has suggested that,---but it would be GREAT to hear her singing to her own piano accompaniment! Good suggestion!!

Posted by Mathman on June 19, 2009

I would love to hear these songs on Susan's first CD (in addition to the famous two):

1. Cry me a river 2. Some enchanted evening 3. Stormy weather 5. Autumn leaves 6. Chances are 7. Both sides now 8. Love is the sweetest thing 9. Easy come, easy go (the orchestral version in the movie 13th Floor) 10. The look of love 11. Snowbird 12. Bali hai 13. Theme from Black Orpheus 14. Besame mucho 15. Crazy 16. It's not for me to say 17. At last

I know this is more than ten but these are all great songs (maybe she could release a double album?).

Posted by susanwin on June 19, 2009

Dear @terijay,

Allow me, please, to slightly disagree with you on the question, what is Susan's voice. You wrote, that it is not contralto, but mezzo-soprano. But,the lowest pitch she sang in IDAD at her BGT audition when the world for the first time heard and saw her - was G flat below middle C! And mezzo-soprano's usual lowest note is A,rarer A flat,very rarely G, but not G flat! By timbre Susan's voice is nearer to mezzo-soprano - it doesn't have the heaviness and dark tinge of contralto, but by range - it is contralto,mezzo soprano doesn't go so low, as G flat below middle C.

All the best,

susanwin

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

@Everybody, ANYBODY Curious Why Simon Cowell Et.Al. Hasn't Bought It Yet: Susanboyle.com is STILL for sale and has gone to "Make Offer" status rather than the $25,000 Sedo.com had posted for weeks.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Hello, hello,hello, Susanation:

TGIF! What a happy group in here tonight. Yeah! Thanks to all the members who sent me email (ArielAZ, Teesiel, CaseysMom). I will respond in kind this weekend.

Now about this contest for Susan's new CD. I think 12 songs would fit nicely on her CD. Tell me how you feel about this. There will be prizes awarded for the members that come closest to guessing the highest number. Paul has suggested Susan's new CD. I would like to get Susan to sign those CD prizes. So someone has to get in touch with Susan's publicist. Also, I feel we need a seaparate blog to place everyone's choices. I would appreciate members feedback on this. Also, I remind you that her CD's arn't coming out till Christmas. And there may be more info on their release in days to come. Probably should have a cut-off date for accepting membership's CD choices.

Posted by aliz on June 19, 2009

Wamckinley, muey asked that about the piano, but I have wondered myself since her first few interviews. i want to hear her play too. How's the pottery coming?

Posted by maigret on June 19, 2009

I forgot to ask the music professionals whether singing the same songs every night is damaging to someone who has not been trained to do that as in musicals. I notice she's varying her interpretations and wondered if she's trying new stuff or is protecting it. Could the rest days be about that? I know some opera singers have ended their careers early (ljuba Wellitch in Salome) by limiting their roles to one kind of vocal performance, but that's over a professional career. Could it be true here? Fred O'Neil talked about protecting her voice.

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

@Mathman; BIG vote for your No.10 ala Dusty Springfield's 1967 version.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

@Kalua .... Wow! That was beautiful!! I am going to embed that on my Susan page....thank you for the link...:)

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland: There are others who like the HTML, smileys and the like, why not offer them a place as well?

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@TommyUSA - you could do with the Louise Pitre version on there too. The Rose Laurens version isn't strictly the same song.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@281165 - folks would be forced to read both to stay up-to-date, and that just wouldn't really be fair.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland....do you have a link for that one?

Posted by Marie-Fan Forever Canada on June 19, 2009

Anyone could please post Louise Pitre version here ??? or where can I find it ??

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@TommyUSA - Louise Pitre version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP7qMSfAot0

Posted by Meme on June 19, 2009

Hello all. I thought of another song I'd like to have Susan add to her CD. I love most of the ones you've all suggested. How about "Someone to Watch Over Me." I agree with those who prefer at least her first and maybe second CD's be strictly Susan (Hey, is there a title there???) Duets could come later. I had this wonderful brainstorm earlier, but it was squashed. Around here in Pennsylvania it's not unheard of to move a house...done not frequently, but it's done. I thought..oh, how great if she could have her house but move it someplace where the press can't get to her. Then, I saw it was semi-detached. Bummer.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

@ Marie-Fan......here is the link for Louise Pitre....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP7qMSfAot0

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@TommyUSA - perhaps you could put the English translation (provided by HAPPY earlier in the blog) underneath the clip because the words are very different to the English version.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland.....lol....I just found it....thank you :)

Posted by dyebat on June 19, 2009

terijay, where's the source for the most recent article by Piers Morgan on Newsday?

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Susan's house should remain where it is and as it is. Eventually, it will become a landmark and the house attached will be a Susan museum, where we can buy Susan clocks and tea caddies and placemats and whatnot. It will bring much needed cash to Blackburn and a tourist bus route will follow the other Susan landmarks. Just leave it as it is for now.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

Now you've all listened to Louise Pitre in French, you can hopefully see why I'm so eager for Susan to sing it in French too!

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

@ArielAZ..

LOL...You are thinking like a business manager. Love it!

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland......great idea!!! Thank you....

Posted by Clarren on June 19, 2009

There are 2 songs I've been thinking of for her album: "Je ne regrette rien" During her semi final one of the camera angles was from the front and down on Susan, Susan had her arms out, and it reminded me of footage of Edith Piaf on stage...that made me think of this song.

The second one is: "I know him so well" The Elaine Paige/Barbara Dickson duet - but with Susan singing both parts.

I can see there could be real problems with both these choices, one being so iconic of someone else and the other being a duet, but if they worked I'd love to hear them!

For my perfect album I would love Track 1 to be Susan's first round version of "I dreamed a dream" and the last track to be the complete version she's now singing on the tour...... polished, refined, modified in whichever way Susan likes. Somewhere inbetween would have to be "Memories" and "Cry me a river".

So many songs, so much choice. It'll be fantastic to see what does appear on it!

Posted by Kalua on June 19, 2009

@TommyUSA The one which was on this site has been removed, but I found the original from Argentina here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0AALRwrehU&NR=1

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland....Louise Pitre.....BEAUTIFUL VERSION!!

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Clarren

I ahve often thought of Piaf when I think of Susan. That is a beautiful song. 'Je ne regrette rien'.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

@Kalua......like this one from Argentina even better!....thank you...:)

Posted by Bobber2 on June 19, 2009

It is said that Simon Cowell said the following ? "I thought she had come over well, but not sensationally." Im sorry but if Simon Cowell said that in Susans audition piece that she came across well but not sensational then he needs to be told he's a big fat liar right to his face. Didn't we all see how his faced just beamed when Susan did her audition and then right after it the tape shows Piers exclaiming "What A Voice !!!" With Holden saying "incredible" with Simon raising up his eyebrows in agreement and nodding his head up and down MEANING YES. I don't know where Cowell is coming from trying to dish this out but he has to be judged as being less then sincere.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

@DJG-Scotland: You can open both Blogs and just one clicking on the refresh or F5 button and you are up to date on both blogs. What is the problem?

Posted by Mathman on June 19, 2009

I ould love to hear these songs on Susan's first CD (in addition to the famous two):

1. Cry Me a River

2. Some Enchanted Evening

3. Stormy Weather

5. Autumn Leaves

6. Chances Are

7. Both Sides Now

8. Love Is the Sweetest Thing

10. The Look of Love

11. Snowbird

12. Bali Hai

13. Theme from Black Orpheus

14. People Will Say We're In Love

15. Crazy

16. It's Not For Me To Say

17. If I Loved You

18. At Last

I know this is more than ten but these are all great songs (maybe she could release a double album?).

Posted by Marie-Fan Forever Canada on June 19, 2009

Aroseblush: me too...very often thought about Edith Piaf since finding out about Susan....

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Mathman et al:

ONLY 12 SONGS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM EACH MEMBER!!!

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Marie-Fan:

Hi. Piaf was the first person I thought about when I heard Susan's voice. Piaf is a French National hero. Susan is the English equivalent.

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

@281165 I'm with you on the two blogs. We have a very small regular "family" posting (out of 23,000)and a different atmosphere for the graphic artsy and comical folks might encourage more participation. We don't HAVE to read both to be putting in plenty of time here. We can pop in once in awhile...Ctrl F for "find" and type a name to follow our favorite bloggers. Their notes lead to someone else on the topic. Such fun and the non-graphic site would be easy for the speed-challenged connections. Thanks for working for this idea.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

@Aroseblush......are we going to wait till the blog for that is posted before we submit our list? I might have missed that if you already said it....sorry, my eyes have been out in the sun all day, and kinda blurry right now..lol

Posted by pagepage on June 19, 2009

Hi all. Just wanted to post a thought. Remember when we were going to send Susan each a rose, which would have been a lot of roses? When I saw Lisa's videos and she explained that the red dots we saw behind Susan on the stage during the tour were actually rose petals. (I couldn't see that on the other videos.) I wonder if some BGT people might be reading this site and gave her all the rose wishes we had been virtually sending her. I'd like to think so. <happy smile>

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

281165, whuuut? Open both blogs? I'm a computer moron and don't understand.

Posted by gardenator on June 19, 2009

TGIF SusaFolks !

It is clear from the song suggestions that people here think Susan could do a good turn by just about any song. I agree. There were some new suggestions in this blog that appeal to me, such as Send In The Clowns, Fever, Crying, Satin Doll, Stormy Weather, I Did It My Way, and What A Wonderful World. To these I would add:

Walkin' After Midnight

His Eye Is On The Sparrow

I Believe I Can Fly

Every one of the next seven comes right off the WWOZ jazz show playlist, PottedFerne:

The Best Is Yet To Come

Summertime

Come Rain or Come Shine

Oh Lord, Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

Nature Boy

I'm Beginning to See the Light

You Go To My Head

Susan can choose from any genre, and I would like to hear her interpret more songs in the blues and jazz idiom, as she did with Cry Me A River. But then, any song will do. Maybe just her own favorite songs that she has probably been working on for decades...an overnight success after more than 30 years, she is.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

Right Ponylady: There are people here who like that stuff and then we don't step on toes.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

TommyUSA:

I spoke with Paul earlier today. I will email him about a separate blog to post each members songs.

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Yes, Kate Smith, Piaf and Billie Holliday. Susan understands the blues.

Posted by BoyleFan on June 19, 2009

@susanwin - You write: "By timbre Susan's voice is nearer to mezzo-soprano - it doesn't have the heaviness and dark tinge of contralto, but by range - it is contralto..." I read a review where the author, agreeing with you, put it succinctly: "Susan Boyle is a contralto who sounds like a mezzo!"

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

There are versions of IDAD in most languages to be found on YouTube. The Norwegian version sounds brutal - I've no idea what they're actually saying of course!

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

@Aroseblush....okie dokie....lol...thanks..:)

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

@281165 Sorry to admit I really don't like "that stuff" and really felt bad for the slow computer folks. But I's like to see those who do like it have a dedicated place to show it off.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

TommyUSA:

I also need help in contacting Susan's publicist. Can you work with me on this. My connections only go as far as the US.

Posted by Mathman on June 19, 2009

aroseblush: Okay, then I shorten my list to

1. Cry Me a River

2. Some Enchanted Evening

3. Autumn Leaves

4. Chances Are

5. Both Sides Now

6. Bali Hai

7. Theme from Black Orpheus

8. People Will Say We're In Love

9. Crazy

10. It's Not For Me To Say

11. If I Loved You

12. At Last

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

@Lonnirose: You can open IE or another browser more than 10 times. They will show up right to your START button. Any time you open IE again you can put a different page there. In this case a different Blog.

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

Gotta leave for a bit..will be back later folks...

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Byeeee, Tommy

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@281165 - splitting blogs into two and switching? Heck, some of us have got lives you know! Why do you have to have GIFs anyway? We did without them for long enough. We had our fun experimenting with what the site would allow, but I think we're through with that now.

Posted by Bobber2 on June 19, 2009

Many of you fine people are naming great songs....I have two I'd really like to see....the song Jerusalem considered by many to be an unoffical British national athem, and Climb Every Mountain...I think she likes the joyous song Whistle Down The Wind so she should have one like that on her new CD.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

Whistle Down The Wind is actually a duet with a man, so it would be an odd choice for her to sing alone?

Posted by ksdust on June 19, 2009

a couple of brand new songs would be good. and of course You Raise Me Up and You are the Wind Beneath My Wings, for her mother. and for us, her loyal fans, lol! now this may seem crazy and I sure wouldn't ask it even if I could but--- last night I was searching youtube and listening to our (US) national anthem and none of the versions from famous singers suited me. how do you think Susan could do with the song?? oh say can you see? yep, she could do it!

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

OK, DJG Scotland, here is my translation of the IDAD French version 2! I hope Kalua will bear me no grudge for beating him to it! These lyrics are much more violent and quite tricky! Well I did my best. Here goes...

I had dreamed of another life/ But life killed my dreams/ As you smother the last screams/ Of an animal you finish off/ I had dreamed of a

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

OK DJG-Scotland: your point well taken. It has to be one way and not two ways.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

I really can't see Susan singing anything in French,---unless she's already fluent in the language. It's awfully difficult to learn a song in another language---and would add unnecessary stress, IMO. In addition, something like that wouldn't really be Susan. I just don't think that's something she would choose to do. I could be wrong, though, definitely.

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

@Muey, Susawin, and others, I think Susan is most likely a mezzo-soprano. In her audition the low notes were difficult for her, you could hardly hear them. She had obviously worked on them for the finals where they could be heard beautifully. Though she probably sang alto in 4 part choirs.

Posted by mdillow31 on June 19, 2009

I have some YouTubes of Pavarotti. How about something from his songs?

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@WAMcKinley - I had to sing something in German once and that was tricky! I had no idea what the heck I was singing, I basically learnt it phonetically.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

I would kind of agree WAMcKinley. I feel we may be stretching here. Each song has to flow into the next one.I would stick to Broadway, West End, and Film.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@HAPPY - your translation cut off. Can you post again?

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Of course, I would love a CD of jazz and the Blues.

Posted by protectsusan on June 19, 2009

OK, OK....I tend to fluctuate between distrust, suspician and trust. I felt both ways about Simon and Piers, for that matter. I do think the judges' expressions were quite odd during the final. I could read several things into that. On the other hand I see Susan given a Mercedes to ride in, handlers and at least one plane ride and it seems a flat in London. My instincts are that leaving Susan in one place for awhile to work on an album might be prudent. My reference to how Simon treats his ex's was some hint to me that he is capable at least of being mature and loyal. Just my take. I'd love to know the WHOLE behind-the-scenes story but can only go by bits and pieces.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

DJG: Yeah,---Phonetically would be the only way to go. My husband sings in a four part quartet that sometimes tackles music in other languages. They worry that people who are fluent in those languages would easily detect many imperfections. It's just not comfortable singing in other languages unless you have the chance to perfect the song over many repetitions.

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

(Sorry, my computer again!)

I had dreamed of a heart so big/ As mine could find a place within/ But my Prince Charming murdered my childhood/ For this shortlived happiness/ I paid a ransom with my tears/ To a society that disarms the victim instead of the thief/ I had dreamed of a one and only love/ That would last till the end of time/ A love noone could ever encompass/ As true as the earth is round/ I had dreamed of another life/ But life killed my dreams/ Here my life ends and it hardly began/ Like a short spring coming to its end/ When the night comes/ I sink into my body/ And give myself away in gruesome intercourse for a dime/ When the night comes/ As they hit me in a pathetic effort/ They don't know they're making love to Death!

Posted by Sherry from Florida on June 19, 2009

"On My Own" from Les Miserables.

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@WAMcKinley - yes, I was actually singing it in front of visiting Germans, and you could tell they could easily see I didn't really know what I was singing!

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

No I don't see Susan singing in French and I don't want to hear her in French, unless she decides to tackle "Carmen." Now, that's a thought, with her wiggle. Anyway, I don't think the U.S. Congress could take it if she went French.

Well, another afternoon gone, work-wise. Here I am spending the afternoon having fun posting and not working (a no-no), then I'm drinking a Coke float (another no-no; how did that vanilla ice cream get in the house anyway?) and now, instead of work, I'm going to watch the Nadal-Federer 2008 Wimbledon final on the Tennis Channel. Next two weeks will be Wimbledon mania in this house.

Happy Trails.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

DJG-Scotland wrote: "@281165 - splitting blogs into two and switching? Heck, some of us have got lives you know!"

As if I don't have a life?

Posted by Marie-Fan Forever Canada on June 19, 2009

Thank you for the link DJG-Scotland and Tommy-USA !!! This french version with Louise Pitre is very very interesting...

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

ArielAZ

We will miss you. Pop in here between matches!

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

Interesting response from Reuters after my complaint. Had no idea it was put out there. I like the responses after as well http://blogs.reuters.com/gbu/2009/06/16/susan-boyle-story/#comments

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@Happy - thanks! I can see why they changed the lyrics! A bit brutal sounding to me!

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Reinder

We are going to need to put you to work organizing this new blog.

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Happy: Oy!

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Yikes, Happy!! That is one dark song,--isn't it?!! It was sad enough in English,---but absolutely devastating in French!

Posted by DJG-Scotland on June 19, 2009

@281165 - Not for me to say!

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Aroseblush: I didn't make it into the bedroom with the big set. Am watching on my 13" Sony by the desk. Pathetic.

Posted by lildinks on June 19, 2009

hi i found this song by nana Mouskouri on you tube called "I have a dream". I dont knwo how to post the video. Tommy if you read this -maybe you can for me thx I think susan would do well with this song.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

ArielAZ:

I have the same problem in my kitchen right now. Laptop is settled on kitchen table. TV is same size, 4' away on the counter.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

I like this picture!

Posted by dyebat on June 19, 2009

A question on Susan's vocal range. Is she singing in a higher key during the tour performances than she was during her audition, the semi-finals and the finals? I get a shiver now every time she sings the low notes, because it is so full and rich, but is her lowest still a G flat below middle C? or is it higher because the key has changed?

Posted by sassyone on June 19, 2009

Does anyone here have Susan dreams? I had one last night that we're in Blackburn, in her garden planting flowers, seeds and having tea with crumpets. We talked about Piersy baby and she said she was over him in my dream. And that was that. she wouldn't go on about him.

So, if you dream about her what's it about?

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

lildinks:

You can post from "Songs for Susan to sing " on the home page. Hit that link. Then type in the name of your song. It will take you to You Tube. Find the cut that you like, and click on submit.

Posted by Piggy on June 19, 2009

Remember that TV series "FAME"? With the awesome theme song and the cast dancing in the streets? They ought to have 'Diversity' doing the dancing and Susan singing the theme song. I think Susan can sing anything.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@ Wild 'Ol Dan...I have just returned from emailing Scrooge and some of my friends from 'hospital' a la Priory...sorry can't find the French accents to type above my words...I am sure they must be on this keyboard somewhere if one or two of the French speaking fans can help me out. It's a beatiful language, and I would like to give it my respect by putting on all those 'accents'...anyway...getting off the point...again.. I certainly will look up that site...I am about to cut and paste it as we speak...How's that for someone new to this stuff?

Posted by DANNYG. on June 19, 2009

maigret,

Several times you have expressed my exact feelings, and the post just above is one of them. I have not looked up the Simon article to read, I am feeling too wimpy to deal with it, but thanks for saying all you did. I just feel grievously bad for Susan and what she goes through. Piers and Simon both in every interview they have have continually refused to accept any responsibility for what has happened with Susan or others. No, no, not me not me they cry as they wash their hands. I just don't want this to do any permanent harm to Susan's musical career. She deserves better than that from the whole world. And I don't want it to do permanent damage to her inner self. How lonely she must be feeling. Who among that mob of people, including the BGT paid doctor, stands for Susan, that's what I want to know, who stands for Susan?

Danny

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@281165 Hello again my friend...I totally agree with your comments re: 2 sites....what is the big deal here? I just don't get it. Whilst we are waiting for Susan's career to take off...as we ALL know it will...we are just trying to stay in touch with each other....until this tour is over.....We ARE all different..have different favourite foods etc. That's WHY restaurants have a MENU...so I think the fansite should have a MENU too...does that sound ok?

Posted by BoyleFan on June 19, 2009

If Susan were to tackle the classical music repertoire, I'd love to hear her solo in Samuel Barber's "Knoxville: Summer of 1915," a nostalgic piece (narrated mostly from a young child's point of view) which is rhapsodic, lyrical, and poignant -- just right for the heart-rending timbre of Susan's voice. But, she'd have to hit the second B-flat above middle C! She could tour American symphony orchestras with it to great acclaim.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

I know I don't say too much about Susan lately, but it's all been said many, many, many times...you don't need to hear it again from me. I do read the comments....I am trying so hard to hang on in here until this bloody BGT show is over (pardon the language :) ) It isn't easy to hang on in here when the same comments are regurgitated over and over....Sorry guys....Just my opinion....It's so hard to hang on...my fingers are tired....I want the FUN stuff whilst I am waiting....PLEASE give me SOMETHING to look forward to each morning until this bloody tour is over.....Thanks...:)

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@ponylady , I read your comments.Very nice defense of Susan.There were a lot of comments defending Susan. I added my comment too :

Susan Boyle needs Positive Press. So far all the reports on her start with the tabloids and get circulated into the main stream media ,even TV news. Susan has not been interviewed since the day after the semi final .There has never been any proof of a so called mental condition. Her family denies there is anything wrong ,yet everytime she takes a night off it is big news. And yet the other acts are getting days off too,but no one puts them in a bad light. Susan is being maligned and no one but her loyal fans seems to care. Yet when she does a show we see a lovely ,talented ,gracious LADY. The press is making good sport of her.

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

It's alright, Ammo, there are no accents on the words you typed, except on "à". As keyboards are not the same everywhere, I suppose you have no keys for accents on yours. You might have to look into the Word special character section.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

I fully agree Ammo! What is better than to have two blogs, one flat and another one where people can "educate" even, Susan Boyle fans, to make more fun out of internet.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

By, "something to look forward to" I mean - besides the same old critical stuff about crap tabloid stuff...we are better than that. OK I am going to upset someone if I rant on....so I will say goodnight to you all....The last thing I want tonight is to bring my Good mood Down...Night night everyone....

Posted by Danny Ramone on June 19, 2009

When they write the Susan Boyle Parody Movie I guess they won't have to dig too deep for material, Huh! A rest sounds like a good idea for me too right now. I was going to relax with a good book and probably will but I thought I'd check out the good reading here first. No HTML from me tonight I'm too tired, besides someone here said Elvis came on and made their computer crash. I think it's just the volume of entries, which has increased lately. Good taste and relavance should always be a cosideration with the fun stuff and the 'old text'. I enjoyed the new discovery and hope we don't over-do it so it remains a nice option here. Sometimes a picture can be worth a thousand words. Some people can paint a pretty good picture with words though. There are quite a few here, like Wild Ol' Dan for instance. I enjoyed it a few nights ago when he went toe to toe with a fan from the U.K. over what title to call Susan. The fan from the U.K. almost won by pointing out that there no longer was a Britsh Umpire, they had lost the Umpire and it made the newspapers, but Wild Ol' Dan won the debate when he pulled out that dictioary, I thought. Well I'm tired and I've already mentioned what song I'd like to hear so good night all, God Bless.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Whoever is handing Susan's publicity is doing a horrendous job. I just read a terrible article about Susan in the Mirror. What the heck is going on here?

Posted by lildinks on June 19, 2009

dont khttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCXIGJ9y9rknow wat im doing wrong but here is the url.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@281165...I was going to go...but saw your last post...Totally agree dear....

@HAPPY, thanks, I was wanting to put the accent on the a I probably DO have accents on this new keyboard...but will have to play around with it to find out. It is as an amazing keyboard but I haven't learned it's full potential yet....thanks for your input :)

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

What Susan's PR folks are providing the media is just not juicy enough for them and they make up stuff. What can the PR folks do about that?

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/06/18/britain-s-got-talent-s-susan-boyle-misses-show-after-cat-screaming-fit-115875-21452608/

Posted by cindy on June 19, 2009

did susan ever find her cat ? i heard she flipped last night and couldnt find her cat ?

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

They need to get Susan out for some interviews. This is not acceptable.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

Goodnight everyone....'Heartbeat'is about to start. I'm in Canada, as many of you know....this is a British show...on TVO (T.V. Ontario)....filmed in the area I used to cycle through years ago....filmed to represent '60s...all songs played during the show are from that decade...gotta go....Husband's just back in time to watch it with me. You may remember, some of you, that I posted a comments about how much Susan's little town will definitely change in the future, as a direct result of Susan's celebrity status....that's what happened in the little Yorkshire village wher the show "Hearbeat" is filmed......Goodnight all....sweet dreams...

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@ammo , I know what you mean. But everyday there is a fresh crop of tabloid garbage . I feel better when I ignore it.But sometimes someone will post a link on this blog and say its something good about Susan and I read it and its in a tabloid and I see it different and its hard not to get annoyed because these articles do not raise Susan up. Some are very condcending. Like the link above listed Simon Cowell's interview in the dailymail,that is a tabloid. Why should he give interviews to tabloids about Susan? And he defends himself but he doesn't defend Susan. He doesn't deny the bad press. He almost gives the impression she is a mental case. I find this very annoying.The Susan we see on stage is normal,is lovely .The susan in all the interviews is lovely,funny ,gracious. The very next article after his is a story that she was screaming from the balcony yesterday.I don't believe it but why doesn't Simon deny it,she is his client afterall. Why does he give an interview to a paper who maligns his client. I'm disappointed with Simon and his PR team.

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

sassyone: I haven't dreamed about Susan yet. But I think Susan is you in your dream (we all identify with her and she represents so much of our wish fulfillment). So you are turning away from a disappointment, perhaps, and starting anew. What was the emotional tone of the dream?

Posted by TommyUSA on June 19, 2009

@lildinks.....try this one........ It's Nana Mouskouri singing 'I Have A Dream'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_A2TOTfs_0

ABBA does this also....

Posted by Wild Ol' Dan on June 19, 2009

Howdy Pards,

I would love for Susan to include on her album a tribute to her homeland of Scotland. Now, truth is, I'm a purty fer distance away from Scotland and probably don't know what that song is...but, I got a feelin' there is one...and I sure hope she will include it. We all have Scotland to thank for the wee lassie that stole our hearts with her song. And I reckon we are all downright grateful to Scotland for that wonderful gift to the world.

It would indeed be nice too if a song were included where she played the music on her family's piano. Now, I suspect that her mother had a favorite song, and that would be the one I would hope Susan would include...

The other thought I had was that we have heard that Susan did indeed sing in her church chior...would it not be nice to include her favorite song from there as well?

Ahhhh....the DVD idea grows stronger by the minute... I can see her taking us to favorite places around home... talking to friends and neighbors, singing once again in that Pub of hers, for old time's sake... I can see her once again up on that hill overlooking Scotland...sharing memories of home and happy times with her family and friends. My gosh I miss Scotland...and I've never been there!

The DVD would be the treasure of a lifetime for true Susan Boyle fans...something to be cherished for all time. More than a few Susan Boyle fans would love finding that under their Christmas Tree this year...

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

Wild Ol' Dan

Posted by BoyleFan on June 19, 2009

Above, there are two quite different translations of "Dream" from the French. That's because there are two radically different versions of the song: one from the concept album and one from the theatrical production. The theatrical production version also contains an introduction (not yet translated here) in which Fantine reproaches God for not being forgiving! Heavy stuff! (I'd supply the translation but I don't trust my command of the French language.)

Posted by Kalua on June 19, 2009

We had two hours, two blissful hours without talking about the tabloids, and now back to square one...!

I'm off for today, have a nice evening!!!

Posted by dyebat on June 19, 2009

2 questions I asked earlier, but no answers.

1. What's the link or the URL for the current Newsday article with Piers?

2. IIs "IDAG" on tour in a higher key than in the auditions, semi-finals & finals?

Posted by sassyone on June 19, 2009

aroseblush I've said this from the beginning, after she got out of the Priory she should have done an interview. I think she should be set up (like the semi final interview) in a private room, where she can collect her thoughts and explain to us why she had a rocky beginning, no questions, no press in the way and for her to talk it out. Someone buy this lady a little digi cam so she can record her thoughts. ;)

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

If you really want the Nana Moukouri stuff try this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkjvyFargw:

Posted by RosesRoses on June 19, 2009

10 favorites for Susan--all right, I know it's heavy on the Cole Porter, but his songs are right up her alley. Also some lively ones--Honeysuckle Rose--can't you just see her singing that one? And Hoagy Carmichael's Skylark-a small, light, lovely tune, I think she'd make it shine.

1. Love for Sale (Cole Porter) 2. Summertime (Gershwin) 3. Honeysuckle Rose 4. Every Time We Say Goodbye (Cole Porter) 5. I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You) 6. Skylark (Hoagy Carmichael) 7. Stormy Weather 8. La Mer (Somewhere Beyond the Sea) 9. It's All Right with Me (Cole Porter) 10.Somebody Loves Me

Posted by lildinks on June 19, 2009

thx Tommy -cant seem to pull it up. hmmm

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@dyebat Is this the one you mean?

http://www.newsday.com/about/ny-ettel2212893739jun19,0,1916424.story

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

Has been a good evening, majoring on music education and praise for our super star, Susan. Gonna hit the hay with my 10 yr old "Kiki Puss" friend and think of Susan in the same privileged comfortable place with Pebbles. Last night's violent thunder storm (Chicago area) kept Kiki in my armpit for her comfort (not mine.) :)

Posted by sassyone on June 19, 2009

ArielAZ it was a sunny day, she was laughing, I was also. She had her hands deep in the earth and kept turning the soil. I asked her what she will plant and she said "oh this and that" I watched her for a long time and smiled while she worked away at the garden.

I'm a people watcher, well duh, as I am a professional photographer. Really, she didn't seem angry, upset or even hardened by me being there. It was rather relaxing.

does that help?

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkjvyFargw, sorry folks!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

http://www.newsday.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=Piers+Morgan&sortby=display_time+descending&subheader-search-button=Go&target=article

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Sassyone

I don't know what the answer is here, but for sure her publicity team isn't helping her cause at all. They need to stop this continual harrassment in the newspapers. Susan needs to speak out in a normal fashion to her fans. Its up to them to find the best venue for her to do it in. But doing nothing, and hiding her in a closet is not the answer.

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

I don't think anyone is handling Susan's publicity. They are ignoring the whole thing. BGT is a real hick outfit. They're working out of a shack in a cornfield with no running water. It takes no control of and no responsibility for what the show generates. And its reaction time is about 3-4 days. And its reaction quality is gutless and does nothing to clear the air.

Posted by lildinks on June 19, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCXIGJ9y9rk

Posted by Ruth F on June 19, 2009

Fantastic song selections for Susan from so many.

The song I'd most like to hear has been mentioned by several others: "You'll Never Walk Alone, from Carousel." Seems just perfect for Susan.

I may have mentioned this before, but I'd also love to hear her do "I Am What I Am" from La Cage aux Folles. "I am what I am, and what I am needs no excuses" seems like a perfect lyric to shut her critics up.

I don't know if any of you have every heard a fairly obscure piece performed by Ella Fitzgerald many years ago, called "The Secret of Christmas." If Susan were to record a Christmas CD (please, please, please), I'd love to hear her do this beautiful song.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

ArielAZ

She has a new publicist whose name I forget. A woman.Why was she hired?

Posted by Betz on June 19, 2009

CanadianBill ,Susan morphing and winking worked for me. Good job

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@ArielAZ @aroseblush , I don't even think Susan knows about the media storm around her. She doesn't go online,they told her not to read the papers and there is not much on TV . I just hope it all is forgotten when the BGT tour is over. Hopefully she will have a happy ending like Paul Potts . I guess we only have 2 more weeks to go an the agony will be over!

Posted by Joly on June 19, 2009

I am so tired of the misrepresentations of Ms. Boyle, just emailed People online. Thought you might want to see it and help out. Here it is. Dear Editor,

Re the misguided article "Susan Boyle Cancels Another Concert" by Simon Perry June 19, 2009, I am dismayed that People, which I used to think better of, is repeating tabloid smear tactics and failing to get facts quite right.

(1) All of the acts rotate days off, yet no other act is ever reported for it, let alone in a manner that suggests temperamental behavior.

(2) Factually, Ms. Boyle did not cancel a concert. She made a choice of her days off in the concert in which all of the acts rotate days off, and the concert itself took place. The arrangement Simon Cowell set up before the tour was that she would sing as often or little as she felt able. So when she is not appearing it is not the same as the People description implies. Ms. Boyle, at Simon Cowell's request, has a physician traveling with her to look after her interests, who sometimes counsels her to take time off even when Ms. Boyle would prefer not to. She has recording and performance contracts right on the heels of this tour, and needs to save her energies for those lucrative events.

(3) Repeating information from a smarmy source like the Mirror which you have already been told is incorrect--what a surprise--can only be in order to participate in its yellow journalism, and that is not the kind of journalism that will keep customers for People Magazine. If you want to go along with such as the Mirror by bringing its smear-tactic disinformation into your articles, I will not reach out to pick up your magazine nor bother to click on it online. So I hope your advertisers appreciate your journalistic "ethic".

By way of more facts of which you seem unconcerned, Ms. Boyle had no opportunity to build up her voice or her health for a schedule like this, since she had not sung for two years prior to deciding to audition on BGT, and for years before that had been primarily a care-taker. Touring, and schedules like BGT competition, tax the physical limits of even seasoned performers and much younger people. What kind of people have we become, that this is an object of criticism!

Since when does a wonderfully nice, historically talented person merit this kind of smear? I think People needs to take a hard look at yourselves before you go around spreading disinformation about one of the nicest people on the planet. Oh, and by the way, if Ms. Boyle were not deeply missing her cat, she would lose this fan. To think otherwise would truly be mentally ill, and there are some jounalists in this world that have a lot to answer for.

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

WILL we hear original music written for Susan in her first CD OR will it just be all covers? I could go on AND on regarding covers I'd love to hear BUT it would be nice if she'd had her "own" music included!

@Those asking if I - we - "dream" about Susan:

Swimming around in my mind since 1994 is short tune loosely based on "Gettysburg" movie & TV mini-series main theme going up & down half a piano keyboard; since Susan's BTG finals performance have visualized her singing the melody but haven't "fitted" lyrics to it yet. By summer's end will get my sister to do musical notation so can get the melody down, ask around for a proficient pianist to expand on it. If that happened I'd be glad JUST to have the tune and "Dream On" about Susan singing it.

Which reminds me:

Retired in Kalifornia's Not Lengthy Enough Wish List Of Songs For Susan To Sing - Appendage No.2 (uh...Sort'a):

"Dream On!" Aerosmith:

Sing with me, sing for the year

Sing for the laughter, sing for the tears

Sing with me, if it's just for today

Maybe tomorrow, the good lord will take you away

Posted by nibbana on June 19, 2009

Great New Article just posted and written by Simon Cowell about Susan: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1194302/After-Britains-Got-Talent-backlash-Simon-Cowell-finally-admits-Sorry-I-did-make-mistakes.html?ITO=1490

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Personally, I can't wait for this tour to be over.

Posted by Betz on June 19, 2009

All the songs listed for Susan are great. What ever she likes but the DVD is a must have. Love ya Susan

Posted by sassyone on June 19, 2009

aroseblush I think she's been stripped of her personality. To them she's just $$$ and they don't care if they ruin her rep. She needs to talk to her niece who is a lawyer and to get something done about this big problem.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

The only sad thing is ,I read an interview by a person who was in another reality show (Big Brother) and he said the promblem with those shows is people act like you are public property after the show. He said he would go places,shops ect and some people would curse at him ,insult him ect. They couldn't separate the show from reality .Its like they saw him forever in that show. He said being in the show ruined his life.

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

sassyone: sounds like a lovely, peaceful dream. Susan is you and you are Susan. The plantings are the future. You're both relaxed and optimistic about the future and have turned your backs on the past. That's how I see Susan, too, although I have no psychic abilities.

Posted by maigret on June 19, 2009

@Wild Ol' Dan. I really like that DVD with Susan singing favorite songs as she gives us a tour of the church, Pub, etc., each being the stimulus for a song. Ahhh!

Re: the movie: I wonder if they can work in the characters that post on these blogs. Maybe we'd be the commentary in between the action, our flashbacks to childhood etc.

I'm going to hear her again and get ready for the night stroll - and bed.

Posted by Ruth F on June 19, 2009

There is way too much armchair pyschoanalysis of Susan in the media. I've had more than my fill of amateurs suggesting that she's unable to handle pressure -- and incessantly mentioning her "hospitalization at a mental health clinic."

Enough. The woman was living in obscurity until a couple of months ago, and now she's known around the world. Her every movement, gesture, and comment is dissected. Seems to me that it's a sign of perfect emotional health to find this overwhelming and to need time to adjust.

I know we all want to hear about Susan -- I sure do. At the time time, we know that the much of the media thrives on the controversial and the scandalous, so they'll inevitably reshape Susan's story to fit within these parameters. I don't have much hope that they will, but I wish they'd practice the old maxim, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

Joly, BRAVO!!!!! Wonderfully well stated. I for one will NEVER buy any magazine or newspaper that says one hurtful thing about Susan, will boycott ALL their advertisers and tell them why.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

This could happen to Susan. She has had so much bad press. I am constantly defending her in my area when her name comes up. A lot of people who only catch a bit of news here and there think she is a mental case who can sing. They haven't watched any of her interviews. I think its sad.This did not happen to Paul Potts. Just google his name at The Sun Newspaper. All the articles are positive. I'm beginning to think its because she is a middle aged woman and its still a mans world afterall.

Posted by julieoffutt on June 19, 2009

Ten Songs for Susan to Sing (lst Album) (I have these listed in the order that I think tells a story, her story):

1. Send in the Clowns

2. Cry Me a River

3. Somewhere

4. I Dreamed a Dream

5. Once in a Lifetime

6. Memory

7. Listen to my Heart

8. Not A Day Goes By

9. This is The Moment

10. I Vow to Thee My Country

The last one is for the Queen and Great Britain! Most of the others are songs from musical stage. I had previously suggested "The Prayer" as a Solo and sent her the sheet music and translation, but decided to transpose the section after the bridge to a different key in her range. She'll receive it in a few weeks. I'm not lucky enough to have one of those computer programs that transposes everything automatically. I still do it the old fashioned way. Other songs: Not While I'm Around, Song from Titanic; there are so many. But you know, I'll bet Susan has several songs that she'd like to sing for us. If she picks #2, 3, 4 & 6 from my list, I'll be in heaven.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

One question: Where is this Kilkenny person who is supposed to be Susan's new manager?? Is that only after the BGT Tour is completed?? Seems he might be weighing in on some ideas concerning Susan. But again, maybe his hands are tied until after the BGT business.

Posted by HAPPY on June 19, 2009

Boylefan, here's a translation of the introduction to Fantine's song in the theatrical production of the musical:

Sweet Lord! What have I done to you?/ I have never been so low/ And yet you let me down/ I had dreamed of a heart so big/ As mine could find a place within/ Sweet Lord! What have I done to you?

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

I'm boycotting all advertisers in all mags that say anything derogatory about Susan and will write them and tell them why. I'm tired of this BS!!

I hope she stays in London with Pebbles, makes her recordings, and tells BGT to shove it. They are not protecting her.

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Secret Love would be a great song for Susan. But she should sing it without the horse.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

Simons defense in the article in the daily mail is that the world wide attention to Susan is unprecedented and he doesn't know how to handle it. He says the bad tabloid press is upsetting Susan and he doesn't know how to handle the situation because its never happened before. I say #1 .Is Susan really upset,we haven't seen an interview where she's been asked. She is a grown women,I'm sure she has some thoughts on it. #2 Why can't they just deny the tabloid lies. #3 .Why does Simon say she is upset when her brother said she is not upset. It doesn't add up.

Posted by CzechLadyUSA on June 19, 2009

Joly- I totally agree with you!!!!

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Nibbana

Thanks for posting that article. I feel Simon is telling it like it is, or how he sees it. Yes, it was a sincere article. I still worry about Susan. Overnight fame, for someone not at all geared to the spotlight, can be mindblowing. It would be for me. She needs alot of proper guidance through this maze.

Posted by PIGGIE on June 19, 2009

Most of my favorite songs have been mentioned already. I would love her to also include songs that may have been her mother's favorite, what they may be.

Also wanted to mention that I read the Simon Cowell Newsday article. Actually, the line where he said that at the audition he thought Susan "had come over well, but not sensationally," doesn't surprise me a bit. Don't you all remember at the end of the audition, both Piers and Amanda stood up, but Simon sat on his big fat butt. Sorry, that has always bothered me!!!! He couldn't stand up too? She was freakin' amazing that night!

Posted by BoyleFan on June 19, 2009

@patriciasart - I share your disappointment in Simon et al. Susan's PR person works for the same organization that handles Simon's PR. Conflict of interest? There seems to be!

I think that the question of Susan's stamina is a delicate one which hasn't been handled at all well. The general public has been left with the impression that her "exhaustion" derives from a mental infirmity. The truth may be that Susan's overall health is not good. After all, when we first met her she was a poor, "low maintenance" lady. She may well have failed to take proper care of herself so that now, at 48, she's running mostly on sheer will power when she's touring. Her Priory doctors released her after only a few days. Would they have done so if she had serious mental issues? Instead, they discovered that she has manageable medical (rather than psychological) problems which require that she rest frequently. Why is she stigmatized for this?! The general state of Susan's health is none of the public's business, but Simon et al. must have been made aware by the Priory docs and by Susan's 24/7 GP of Susan's physical limitations. They could have come up with a cover story, early on, about restricting her performance schedule to protect her voice. Rather, they've let Susan be unjustly painted in the tabloid press as being a neurotic, prima donna shirker. Shame!

Posted by Janna55 on June 19, 2009

@aroseblush, Susan's publicist was listed as Nicola Phillips who is with Max Clifford Agency. A few days ago I was able to pull her profile up on their website, but now it's not there. I don't know if she's no longer with the firm or they're just not publishing the fact that she's her publicist. It's interesting that her name has not been mentioned the last few days.

Anyway, the website is www.maxclifford.com. There are also contact email addresses. Hope this helps!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@Lonnirose ,Right on !!!! I think BGT is playing all ends against the middle. I think they are misleading Susan into thinking they are on her side but they are doing nothing to protect her reputation and I think she is oblivious to it.

Posted by continuum on June 19, 2009

Here's an interesting article from "Mail Online':

After the Britain's Got Talent backlash, Simon Cowell finally admits: 'Sorry, I did make mistakes'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1194302/After-Britains-Got-Talent-backlash-Simon-Cowell-finally-admits-Sorry-I-did-make-mistakes.html

Posted by julieoffutt on June 19, 2009

Patriciasart I so agree with you on Cowell, etc., and the PR team. I hope her niece steps in to help. My problem is I'm too old-fashioned about things. I have a real problem, in today's environment, with someone who buys a 3rd Rolls-Royce. Morally, I have an issue with someone posing almost nude for a Burger King ad. I don't trust any of them to have Susan's best interests at heart. Money isn't everything! Susan, please, please look another way! I

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Janna55

Thanks for that info. It's bizarre to me that they have left Susan out there to twist in the wind by herself. A publicist is suppose to make her client look good with the media. These tabloids, and these stories are killing her. I would suspect that Nicola has been taken off Susan's case. If not, she should be fired.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@BoyleFan . Elaine Paige said she believed Susan couldn't handle being on a West End show because it was 2 times a day,8 days a week and you have to build up endurance for that and be in good health and recieve training. I am 51 and I know I couldn't be thrown into a show shcedule like this one. I couldn't even go to that many shows as a spectator ,it would be too much. And that is my concern,that they are blaming her missing shows on her mental state. And Simon not only didn't deny that in his article he practically repeated it as fact. But yet no proof is ever offered ,only claims made.

Posted by BethInTheUSA on June 19, 2009

patricasart: I agree with everything you just said, and the remark by Miss Paige about building up endurance was very sensible.

Posted by IvoryMist on June 19, 2009

This is probably the #1 fan site for Susan. She could be invited here to speak to her fans. It probably could be arranged by the powers that be! JokersUpdates does it all the time with their TV personalities. It could be a similar format to the chat where there is a moderator and we submit questions..the Susan answers by typing...( someone could type for her). Would be nice to hear what Susan has to say, instead of relying on the press!

Just a thought...perhaps aroseblush could speak to Paul.

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

@Patriciasart: I agree with you--I found myself defending her to 99% of the people I spoke with in Glasgow and Edinburgh this week. At the airport this morning there were 4 papers--Scottish Daily Record was the worst--very detailed about the events of the previous day. One thing I wanted to mention is that when Susan Boyle came out on Tuesday night at the Edinburgh Playhouse, it was unsettling to me because she didn't have the spring in her step that I had seen the previous night in Glasgow. I know we all have up and down days and her performance looks beautiful, but she really was a different person on Tuesday and I thought, Wow, if she declines a little each day like this then they will pull the plug for a while..and truly after one more show in Newcastle, she needed to take a break. I'm not taking about the performance (I love her voice!!) but you had to be there to feel the change in the air from the previous night--That's why on Monday I said it was truly like seeing Barbra Streisand--On Tuesday Susan seemed to me (and I was 3 ft away from her and she kept looking at my camera) like she was very stressed. Does anyone feel like she should be left to be a singer and not a performer? If she is struggling to sing 2 songs for 10 minutes and chauffeured to events in a private limo, how would she ever be able to do a show, Broadway, West End, whatever of 8 shows a week? I respect the fact that they know enough to give her mental health days, but you don't have that luxury with a show commitment. BTW, the same paper that got on Susan today wrote that "Britney Spears was in Manchester for her concert and came out and said How's it going London?" and they ragged on the poor girl for not knowing where she was--these papers are pathetic I would love to know other people's opinions..

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

@IvoryMist: 10-4 your comments above. Do hope we'll get even a two-paragraph "communiqué" from her at the VERY least before the summer's out.

Posted by Janna55 on June 19, 2009

aroseblush, I suspect she's been taken off. She seemed awfully young to me...mid 20's maybe...and was probably ill-equipped to handle the constant barrage from everywhere it seems...Susan needs a publicist who is more seasoned and better equipped to anticipate and respond to the negativity..imho

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@Joly: Sounds like you got it all out there with your letter....You have just joined us, according to your profile...Welome! We have been going over those issues you mention - for months now....thanks for what you did....

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

patriciasart

I agree with your analogy of the situation, and everything that has been stated by others here. Susan's stamina and physical health may be playing a role here. This kind of pressure, instant fame, singing in front of thousands of people every night, has to take an enormous toll on the body, for a single person living a very quiet life in Blackburn. I cannot see Susan in Vegas at all. Cutting a few CD's should be okay for Susan, as she loves to sing. I feel they should take it very slowly from there to see how Susan copes. One small step at a time. However, it still doesn't excuse the lack of protecting her from these foul news stories. Yikes!

Posted by BethInTheUSA on June 19, 2009

aroseblush: I am also confused why the BGT people and Susan's own people aren't doing something to give her some good publicity in response to all the bs. As for Simon's interview, I was shocked by it honestly, yet I can't help thinking about the bit in "You've Got Mail" where Tom Hanks gives a long interview, and the TV station cuts it down to one sentence that makes him look bad. We know how the press has been acting; he may have said a lot more that we'll never know about that puts the words in better perspective.

I didn't like Simon until he met Susan, but the way he looked at her during the audition was amazing and made me think she got to him like she got to us. I just hate to think it was all an act.

Posted by CathyUSA on June 19, 2009

My song suggestion is "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music.

Posted by PIGGIE on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel: I have been saying this alot, but not gettnig any responses. I find myself constantly defending Susan, because only her rabid fans (like us here) are digging in to all the reports, separating fact from fiction. Everyone else who may have been awed by her audition, but not followed her afterwards the way we do, just reads the headline of all these articles. And most of them ARE NOT VERY GOOD. While I agree that Susan (nor most people!) could stand the rigor of Broadway or West End performances. I know I couldn't. But even the fact that as you say, she seemed more tired the next day, well, still. Susan has just been through so much more than the average performer. That kind of stress (good and bad) takes a huge toll on people, she is probably NOT sleeping at all well. She's got all the adrenaline going for the performance, then can't sleep, and then the tiredness really kicks in the next day. Adrenaline only keeps you going for so long. I wonder how often Susan has ever even been away from home? Just sleeping in different beds, different surroundings, away from all that is familiar. We can't compare Susan to any of the other performers in terms of what they have had to deal with and in the support they are getting from family.

Posted by PIGGIE on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel: Oh, and THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES for all the videos and trip reports!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel ,Thank you for your insight. I think Susan looks tired. There is a weariness about her. I hope she ignores the tabloids and goes at her own pace. Its not just the 10mins.she is on stage. Its the traveling,all the dressing up,make ect. lack of privacy . I think it all adds up. Paul Potts said it was very hard on him and he is a man in his 30's. Big difference in strength there. I'm not saying she can't get through it.I just wish BGT PR would try more to give Susan postive press. Say something like all our acts are rotating and taking regular breaks. And also make a plan for Susan. set a schedule she can live with,instead of this day to day lets see how she is stuff. So all eyes are on Susan,will she or won't she?

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

Obviously I couldn't get Kikki Puss to hit the hay, or was it me...? Whatever, glad I got to see Teesiel's post. Kind of like the next best thing from hearing from Susan..someone who has been that near her and seen and heard her live. Hope they let the Lassie recover and sing when she wants to. She'll be great and successful whenever that is. So we suffer withdrawal..consider it being for her sake and her's alone.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Teesiel, I'm so grateful for your perspective, gleaned from your personal experience. It means so much to those of us who don't have that advantage and must rely on reports that are suspect, at best. Thank you so much for taking the time to enlighten us this way. You've had a vantage point that the rest of us can only dream of having,---and I trust your judgement. I wish I knew what the best course of action might be. I think Susan will need a lot of very close support. Not just someone down the corridor in the same hotel---or at the other end of the phone line, even if it IS available 24/7. I think she needs a constant presence and someone she can rely on to be RIGHT THERE with her. Others have been saying this all along,---and I agree. It's when she's alone that the insecurities begin to take over and she loses her confidence. Rest,---LOTS of it,--is essential. And a close, ever-present someone she can rely on to be there at all times.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

Lonnirose wrote: "I'm boycotting all advertisers in all mags that say anything derogatory about Susan and will write them and tell them why. I'm tired of this BS!!

I hope she stays in London with Pebbles, makes her recordings, and tells BGT to shove it. They are not protecting her. "

That is the best thing you can do, Don't read Trashbloids. Even responding to them they say "we've got your attention" and the add blah blah blah. If anyone stopped reading those, they were out of bussiness.

Posted by PIGGIE on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel: re my comment above, typo, I meant "could NOT stand the rigor of Broadway.."

Posted by IvoryMist on June 19, 2009

Ty Teesiel...for your thoughts regarding Susan. I agree. She could just record and not tour...just make guest appearances here and there, but not be obligated to perform many days at a time!

Posted by Retired In Flat Broke Kalifornia on June 19, 2009

I'd glad JUST to get studio recordings of Susan if it means extending her singing career; do seem to recall a few early 1960s U.S. "artists" being nothing more than studio creations so we DO know Susan ain't one of those!

Susan's "live" performances should be "banked " for those "precious times" when she'd have the most international impact; she'd do better giving TV perfomances in front of small "polite" audiences under the most favorable circumstances possible for her that Simon Cowell et.al. COULD indeed arrange!

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

@piggie; You are so right. Susan's head must be spinning. She just wants to make a record. She has such charisma-it's just wild but when you're near her-- the word she used in the finals---electrifying is what comes to mind. She's lovable and the real deal. Like the guy in her pub said "Susan just wants to sing-that was the dream and she can't stand all of the whooping and hollering that is coming with it because of the tour." Fingers crossed that it turns out the way Susan wants it to~

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

@piggie--you're so welcome. enjoy!

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

It's the same treatment Diana got. Diana was also thrown to the wolves by Buckingham Palace, which did nothing to train her or support her in her new position. She got no protection. She also had a big, open heart like Susan. The press was ravenous for both. I see it as a manifestation of the British class system, which is still thriving in the information age, despite Thatcher's England. Humiliation is part of growing up in Britain. It is condoned to make someone feel lower than you. As long as people have titles and rank, this will persist. Not for nothing do the majority of British actors not move their eyes or show expression in their eyes while acting. Their acting is all in their facial muscles and voices. They have learned early to deaden their eyes for protection. Well, Susan, and Diana, are brave souls who won't live that kind of restricted emotional life. Diana has won out in terms of history. Her fame will live throughout British history. Susan's will too.

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

Teesiel, glad to see you made it home safely and thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us and for the gorgeous videos. After you told us where you were sitting, then we saw the video, it seemed as though Susan was looking at you a couple times. Think she was?

Now, back to the discussion. I know Susan loves performing, but for Heavens sake not every day or twice a day. That's too much. Quite a few of us mentioned that she looked either tired or sad in Edinburgh, but it's hard to tell from a video and we decided she was just feeling her song.

I know she's tired - who wouldn't be! She's not used to this, and frankly probably shouldn't be trying to continue this dumb tour, even though she always gives a brilliant performance and we all love seeing her. She's doing it for her fans, and carries on no matter how she feels and that is so endearing. But it may be catching up with her and we don't want that.

I don't know where her protectors are! I thought she would have someone with her at all times to make sure she's all right. Where the heck is Simon?

Her publicists are doing a p***-poor job in my estimation, or they'd have diffused this situation before it became one, and many of us have told them so.

What I'm most afraid of is that people might believe the stupid press and boo her if she takes the stage tomorrow night. My Lord, she'd be devastated.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

I agree I hope she gets to set her own pace. But already they are talking about putting her on AGT next week I think.Then Vegas. I wonder if she is up to all that. I hope she doesn't resort to pills to keep her awake and pills to put her to sleep .That is the trap of that busineess.

Posted by Foodhistorian on June 19, 2009

Songs I think our Susan can do justice to: "Climb Every Mountain" ( Perfect role on stage for her), "Wind Beneath my wings", Danny Boy ( But she needs to keep a touch of sadness in her voice-it's about a mom who sends her boy off to War), "Titanic's "Love will go on".

Posted by ponylady on June 19, 2009

It might be fun to try to remember all the comparisions of great and or famous people Susan has been likened to in our blogs. I remember Mother Teresa, the Beatles, Princess Diana... I can just see Susan shaking her head in wonder. And she just wanted to see if she could sing in front of a "large audience" and "try to be a professional singer." Oh my goodness, yes!

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Teesiel

Thanks for your email. I will respond to you this weekend.

I am worried about Susan. For her to succeed in this climate, she is going to need alot of things she is not used to, starting with a nutritionist, physical fitness coach, and life coach. This is just for stamina. Her management team has to be fined tuned to her complete welfare, and plan accordingly. Her publicist should walk lock step beside her.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

@teesiel: you made us all do the Teesiel Wave: I'm boycotting all advertisers in all mags that say anything derogatory about Susan and will write them and tell them why. I'm tired of this BS!!

I hope she stays in London with Pebbles, makes her recordings, and tells BGT to shove it. They are not protecting her.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@aroseblush ,exactly!

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

We must also remember that she is dieting during this, or else the weight is dropping off because of her increased activity. But she is in a deprived place physically. She needs a gym and Gillian McKeith.

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

@ Lonnirose--yes Susan was looking at me during both videos I was doing of her songs--when she did Memory I realized she was doing that. Actually I had the side viewer opened on my camera to film but I was looking directly at her not through my lens and I have a little white back light that faced her unlike the cell phones whose lights face the audience- I think she needed to focus on people located near her and then she threw her view back out to the big crowd and then she focused to those closer and then out again and I felt like she got comfort from having people nearby to connect with. I really feel that Susan Boyle is very sincere and what you see is what you get. IMO she is feeling lost right now. Being surrounded by people who are paid to be with you as opposed to those who choose to be with you is a whole different ball game. Anyway, I think the window is small for her CD's because the press is hammering her and people are fickle. They move on. We are a self selected group but most believe what they read.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

She looks like she has lost a lot of weight in a short period of time. Teesiel ,did she look thinner to you than when she was on the finals?

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

I just want to make one more comment. I do believe that if she were in Hollywood, an instant star like Susan, would be treated a lot differently. From my perspective in the biz, they know how to deal with stars much better than how Susan is being treated. A Hollywood publicist would have damage control going immediately. Not this slow drip, drip, of malicious negativity from the press.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

ArielAZ:---I wonder if she's purposely dieting,-----or if the weight is coming off due to stress and lack of rest.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

Hmm, something went wrong there: The Teesiel wave! A wave of you where we in gratitude award your contribution to this site

Posted by FocusOnSusan on June 19, 2009

Hello All,

Just my take on what's happening here. Some have already hit on some of the points, but how I see this is that a woman from a quiet village in Scotland with a huge amount of talent, simply wanted a chance. She got the chance to sing as she wished; not to win a talent competition, but only to sing.

Realizing what was happening, 'the tigers came at night.' Although I do think that some of these well-placed people do like Susan as a person, all they see are dollar (or pound) signs. There is no one for *Susan*-just handlers who seem to want to push her beyond her limits. Think of how you all would feel; one day you're singing at church or karaoke and going home to your pet-a few months later you're thrust into the international spotlight. I truly don't know how ANYONE could adjust to that, especially if the people around you who seem to care are only out to line their own pockets.

Sorry for the negativity, but I see a stressed out superstar who's not being treated like a human being. Sure, the flat, security and limos are nice, but it takes more than that to foster a contented soul whose only dream is to sing.

I just don't like what's happening here. Susan's wonderful personality has been squashed and it seems to be a stretch for her to even muster a smile. Rewind to the audition where we saw a woman (shy, they say) with personality to spare; now, we see someone who's not giving interviews, doesn't look happy, and seems 'programmed' by her 'staff.'

I'm very worried.

Posted by Sandra Frank on June 19, 2009

Go ahead, Susan! You're simply fantastic!!!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

Watching your video of her performance just made me want to hug her. She looks so sweet when she smiles and her gestures were so endearing. My only comfort is her family must care even more for her than we do and they are looking out for her. Teesiel was her family there that night,do you know?

Posted by entropydecides on June 19, 2009

The travel must create more fatigue than the performance. I think Edith Piaf's songs would be ideal and that Susan would have no difficulty with the language. I think it would also allow her to introduce her fans to other types of music. I hate to see her premier in "Sin City" Vegas. Vegas is more of a mecca for gamblers, and boozers. I'd rather see in her in New York. Vegas is touristy, superficial, chintzy, and oversold as an entertainment destination.

Top of my list would be "Do you Wanna Dance?" because no one has really performed it well. Also on the list would be 2. Cry Me a River

3. Killing Me Softly, 4. Do you want somebody to love. (Great suggestion)by Jefferson Airplane 5. Memory 6. Beautiful Child Stevie Nicks 7. Darkness, Darkness Robert Plant 8. Je cherche un homme (no snickers..this is a great little humorous song) 9. Crazy Patsy Cline 10. Crying Roy Orbison 11. La vie en Rose, Edith Piaf

I guess i'm looking at more soulful than inspiring. Inspiring songs can become cloying in large doses.

Posted by dyebat on June 19, 2009

Thanks, patriciasart, for the link.

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

I just e-mailed Gillian McKeith (I'm on her e-mail list) and begged her to do a Susan Boyle Intervention. If any of you guys are familiar with Gillian (You Are What You Eat, BBC-America), then you know she's the gal for the job. I mentioned our fan site. Will let you know if I actually get a reply.

Posted by IvoryMist on June 19, 2009

@Tesiel...do you know if she was able to talk to her relatives after the show was over...or was she whisked away? I know she threw a kiss to them. It would have been sad for her if she were not allowed contact with her siblings!

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Patriciasart, I think I remember Teesiel saying that they were seated to her (Teesiel's) left. If you look at the picture at the top of the page, it looks like she's smiling in that direction.

Posted by donnola petrilli on June 19, 2009

@Lonnirose - the problem is that there are apparently a lot of gullible people over there who absolutely do believe everything they read in the stupid press (tabloids) and that's what she's up against. And we, her fans, are all having a horrible time struggling with that fact. Goes without saying, her PR folks have really dropped the ball on this one - for Gods sake, where are the pros??

Posted by zskiberry on June 19, 2009

I would like to hear her sing "Wonderful, Wonderful Day" that was sang by Jane Powell in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel, glad you are back safely. I just sat down to see what the current topic(s) are. Your obversations regarding the difference in Susan's demeanor between Glasglow and Edinburgh are distressing to hear. Several of us commented on the blog that night that she did not look very happy. Others said it was because she was just staying in character. Do you have any thoughts about that?

Posted by Nbreese on June 19, 2009

10 songs no particular order:

1. I Dreamed a Dream 2. Both Sides Now 3. Easy terms (from Blood Brothers) 4. I know Him so Well (duet with Elaine Paige) 5. Danny Boy 6. Cry me a River 7. Unexpected Song 8. Ave Maria 9. Memory 10. You'll Never Walk Alone

Posted by Greenockguy on June 19, 2009

I truly believe once this BGT Circus is over Susan will have time to relax and review her options. Its not just the show, its the tension of going out there and not knowing how the audience is going to react after the BS in the tabloids. Once its a Susan Boyle tour,only Susan, she will know she is surrounded by loyal fans who pay to see her.There are many dynamics going on here. Hence again I say quit BGT Tour and go into the studio in Prague, end of.

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

Patriciasart: Gerry Boyle, wife and 2 people (don't know who) were the ones she was playing with to her right. I bought a sweater (who can resist Scottish cashmere at those prices) and it's always where u from, what brings u to Scotland, etc and the owner of the store said, "Oh, she's dating Susan's nephew" and a sales girl around maybe 22 or 23 came over-she was totally intrigued that I came to Scotland to see Susan's show (how lucky did I get that she appeared at both?), but anyway she said Oh we were with Susan last night. We all went backstage for a while and she was so nice--she's always nice, but she looks so tired now". That's coming from someone who obviously has relationship with her. One of you said it best--she had such a spunky twinkle about her prior to all of this. She still has that beautiful voice!

@281165: thanks--very cute!

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

Also, Simon Cowell was at the SECC in Glasgow on Monday when he performed. He was there with Alexandra Burke from X Factor. Susan gave a fabulous show for Simon that night back where she did her first audition.

Posted by SouthernILSusanAdmirer on June 19, 2009

Susan seems to be enjoying every moment of the BGT tour. Since this is all so new to her though, it's only natural for her to pace herself and sit out a performance now and then. She needs time to get used to her new life and career. Here are some songs I would love to hear Susan sing on her album.

1.) Ave Maria 2.) Whistle Down The Wind 3.) I Dreamed a Dream 4.) Memory 5.) The Lord's Prayer 6.) Wind Beneath My Wings 7.) You'll Never Walk Alone 8.) Climb Every Mountain 9.) Over The Rainbow 10.) Amazing Grace

God bless you Susan! Keep up the good work and don't be afraid to take a day off now and then. If God rested on the seventh day, that should tell us all something!

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

WAMcKinley: I think both. But I don't think she is doing the purposeful dieting in a wise way. But what do I know? I do know that Gillian McKeith (check out the BBC-America schedule for You Are What You Eat) is the real deal and would be just the ticket for our Susan's health and stamina. I learned a lot from Gillian when I moved to AZ, slowly dropped 10 pounds and reorganized my diet to include more veggies, fresh fruits, beans, wild-caught fish, nuts, organic foods when possible. She is also one tough lady. Who knows if she'll respond.

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

meant to say where Susan performed

Posted by Lonnirose on June 19, 2009

What I'm afraid of is that all this bad press - although untrue - is going to hurt her progress in achieving her dream. And I am SO ticked off at the people who are supposed to be looking after her career - where are they and why don't they stop this? Those b****** tabloids are trying to make Susan look like something she isn't, and I guess what I really don't understand is WHY? What has she ever done to be so poorly treated? Hasn't she had enough of that? Just makes me so darn mad! Why doesn't her press agent hold a conference and diffuse the situation? They're all just sitting back and letting it happen without saying a word. Perhaps they think nobody reads those tabloids, but we all know they are read, even though the whole world knows they're garbage.

I'm sorry, I know I'm going on and on, but I just can't stand for Susan to be hurt any more. She deserves so much better - she deserves the world at her feet.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Greenochguy

I agree with you. Quit the tour now. Get some rest, relax. I am convinced the weight loss is because of stress, and the tour. Bring in a nutritionist. Work with Susan on physical fitness, and insert a life coach. Then, in about 6 weeks, head to Prague to record.

Posted by Revolution09 on June 19, 2009

oh my my my..here we go again.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2009/06/susan-boyle-is-catdependent-give-this-woman-her-pebbles.html

Posted by Greenockguy on June 19, 2009

Teesiel I share your thoughts on the Scottish public being fickle. Hence Simon and Piers have said the CD would be released here. Simon also said she has been signed to a 2 cd deal. Hopefully they will release them soon. Waiting until Christmas will be a major mistake. I just hope Susan is a happier person after this BGT nonsense. She needs to just quit now and stop all those folks using her as a pawn in chess game.

Posted by Danny Ramone on June 19, 2009

Well I'll just have to join this FanSite if Mommie's gonna be gone so long, at least I can watch all these nice videos till she gets back.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Yikes!! Now we're back with the flippin', jumping graphics!!! OW!! OW!!!

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

Okay, the graphics didn't bother me last night. Tonight, however, I feel very worried about Susan and am irritated by them.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

A Big WAVE for Teesiel:

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

I love this picture ,she has such a cute smile and dimples.

Posted by IvoryMist on June 19, 2009

Ok...lock up your toys!

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Oh, THANKS, Patriciasart!! MUUUUUUUCH better!!

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

Somebody mentioned a way to block them last night but I can't remember it.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

That's one of my favorite photos of Susan! She's just found out she made it into the semis. LOOOOVE that smile!!

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@Reinder...my you are pushing it all the way my friend....Best wishes...signing off...night night dear...

Posted by Greenockguy on June 19, 2009

Folks I actually think the LATIMES blog is rather positive. The author gets it. Allow Pebbles to travel with Susan during this exhausting tour. Pebbles is a therapy pet and keeps Susan focused..That's the bloggers word and I agree.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@DannyRamone...how are you still able to do all this FUN stuff that I love...I thought you were censored :) lol

Posted by ArielAZ on June 19, 2009

Them dancing things is my cue--night folks. Spent the whole day here, didn't earn a penny, but it was loverly. Got an e-mail confirmation from Gillian McKeith, but that doesn't mean much. We'll see.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@DannyRamone...that is TOO, TOO FUNNY love it..

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

I have to take a break to feed myself, and my adorable precocious little Pom. I will be back on later this evening. This conversation tonight has really upset me beginning with that horrible article in the Mirror. Somebody email Simon Cowell, and tell him to start protecting his newest protege. Get Susan a top notch publicist, NOW!

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

I bet Susan Boyle has lost 20 lbs--and I don't know any more than anyone else, but it doesn't seem to me like she was into diet or exercise prior to all of this, so seems like this would be stress related weight loss. I came down the steps at Edinburgh this morning (all departures are down the same set of steps and I thought Wow this is where Susan was when those fans hounded her and the first XXX rants emerged in the paper and from then on it's just been a circus. I get that they wait until people show up at the tour show before letting you know who is performing so as not to lose revenue, so it worried me that they cut off the Cardiff show in so far as how she's doing. PS I had to bring home tubes of Smarties to the US--couldn't resist!

Posted by FocusOnSusan on June 19, 2009

@Revolution09, I just clicked on the link, and nailed 'em, too. 'Journalism?' HA!!!!!

Looks as if the bloggers are giving 'em what for.

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

Posted by Joly on June 19, 2009 I am so tired of the misrepresentations of Ms. Boyle, just emailed People online. Thought you might want to see it and help out. Here it is. Dear Editor,

Re the misguided article "Susan Boyle Cancels Another Concert" by Simon Perry June 19, 2009, I am dismayed that People, which I used to think better of, is repeating tabloid smear tactics and failing to get facts quite right.

great doll. I love it...I could not avesidit any better- you are the best- email me- i won't reply tonight,Buti will tomorrow terijay7@a0l.com

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel ,thank you so much for your report. I will think about Susan looking over at her brother when I watch it. I have watched it so many times. I love it ,its so darn cute. I guess he is her big brother. We have to remember she was the baby of the family so she had lots of caregivers while growing up. Having 4 big brothers is special. I have one big brother and he was my hero !

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

YAY, Lisa!!! So it's true, then:---Smarties aren't to be found in the US?? Well, that's too bad. Guess we'll have to be content with M&Ms. Are the chocolate ones just like M&Ms?? I know there are supposedly several flavors.

Posted by Danny Ramone on June 19, 2009

@ammo Hi ammo ,, did you get my reply? I don't know why it bothers some people so. Actually I'd like to see some children's artwork about Susan, if any Mommies and Daddies have a scanner and want to share.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@aroseblush...don't mean to be rude but Hollywood...isn't that the most fake (or fakest)place in the Universe...How can we believe that Susan would be better off there. Not all Brits. are morons....

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

patriciasart: Gerry is closest in age to Susan. I believe he's 55. She has two other brothers: John and James. Sometimes John is quoted in interviews,---but we rarely hear about James.

Posted by entropydecides on June 19, 2009

Just thought of another song that would be excellent, bit of a country cross over...."Black Coffee" K.D. Lang

Posted by Grace_P on June 19, 2009

Seems to me that now everybody "knows" what is good or not for Susan....oh my...

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

Smarties are just M@M's but the shell is thinner. A lighter coat of chocolate. I also picked up a bottle of Irn Bru (I might be spelling it wrong) because remember when the truck stopped and the guy gave Susan a bottle?? If you haven't tried it before it tastes like a melted creamsicle--just a little FYI. :)

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

Not to get of the topic,but I completely understand Susan's concern for her cat. The last trip my daughter and I took to Maine (for a month)to visit my mom we left our 3 cats in the care of my husband. Now I wish I left them with my girlfriend because he totally let me down. #1 THEY ARE INDOOR CATS,AND HE DIDN'T WANT TO DEAL WITH THE LITTERBOX AND LET THEM OUT! When I came home one had an injured paw swollen 3 times it size,the female (who I hadn't gotten spade yet) was pregnant and the other one was missing. I cried over the poor injured kitty. I walked our streets and never found the missing cat. My daughter and I were so upset with him. He is totally insensitive to pets. Thats why when Simon belittled having a cat,I resented his remark because I love my cats, you do bond with your pets. And you want to know they are cared for if you can't be there. You just don't get up and leave your pet of 10 years like its no big deal.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@ ALL fans: I am assuming most of you have travelled...and are more broadminded than some....Britain may not be Hollywood...but, my goodness, from what I have witnessed...most DO take care of their 'treasures' they don't just use them and throw them aside when they are finshed a-la- Hollywood. I hope against hope that Susan NEVER has to go to Hollywood.

Posted by Abby on June 19, 2009

its late, just one quick comment - I would buy her CD if she sang Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and the ABC Song - love love love love her! Nite all.

Posted by fano123 on June 19, 2009

Why doesn't Simon Cowell simply take a mulligan (golf term for a do over) on this.

Susan Boyle is a phenomenon. Think of it, who else do you know who has gone from complete obscurity to worldwide fame as fast as her? There hasn't been a model for them to follow. Susan wasn't prepared for this. Simon has admitted that he wasn't prepared for it.

So why not just come out and say we need a "do over". We're going to ask Susan to step out of the BGT tour, then sit down with her and her advisors to work out a more reasonable plan to help Susan realize her dream.

Step 1. Have Susan take some time off. Get healthy, get rested. As someone above suggested, get her a nutritionist and personal trainer. Good food, excersize and rest can do wonders.

Step 2. Get in the recording studio and get her first CD done.

Step 3. Develop and execute a REAL PR and media plan, including working with Susan to help her to be more comfortable in dealing with the media.

Step 4. If (and only if) she wants to perform live again, come up with realistic tour plan. Non of this 26 dates in 20 cities in 30 days. Fewer cities, fewer performances and a reduced travel schedule.

Every once in a while we all need a "do over". Simon its time for you to take one with Susan

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@DannyRamone...I am with you all the way my friend...:) I totally agree....But which reply do you mean? Do I have mail that I missed...? Or is it on the Blog. Either way...you do know My opinions about the fun stuff lol :)

Posted by julieoffutt on June 19, 2009

I feel so much better that I'm not the only person thinking that Susan is still being abused by her handlers. I believe when she was asked "who do you want to be as successful as" she did say Elaine Paige. But she didn't say she wanted to be Elaine Paige. There's a difference. I agree with Elaine Paige somewhat about West End and I'm sure she's paid a great deal personally during the 40 years she's performed there. When Susan has made all the CDs, DVDs she wants to, when she sings everywhere she wants to sing, then maybe consider a GUEST appearance on West End. But, a USA tour, Las Vegas, and this BGT tour are Cowell's methods of cashing in. This routine does nothing for Susan! She doesn't need to TEST her limits. She doesn't need to prove anything to lovers of song around the world. She just has to realize that she's not 25.

Ask any trained professional singer and you will get the same answer. Touring is hard on the system and the vocal cords. Look what happens to many of those who do it. Susan doesn't need that kind of publicity or the hectic life that comes from it. I'm sure she'll be invited to sing at the White House, Kennedy Center, pray Carneige Hall, and several other halls, Oprah, and other shows. But touring? I don't think that needs to be Susan's style. And just the thought of glitzy Las Vegas gives me that horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach. Susan, please make the first CD for us. Go back to Blackburn and figure out what kind of professional singer you really want to be. I think you can do what you want to do. You have an advantage that not many singers have gotten in their careers: you've already garnered a huge mass of fans by way of the internet. Just please let it be a decision you make with your eyes wide open and consider just you. Then, PLAN YOUR WORK AND WORK YOUR PLAN!

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Thanks, Lisa, for the Smarties update,----and also about Irn Bru (Yes, I'm pretty sure that's how it's spelled. I looked it up not long ago.)---Always wondered what it tasted like. Someone said it came in several flavors,---though Susan had the orangy looking kind. Melted creamsicle??---YUMMY!!!

Posted by Gail Marie on June 19, 2009

She looks so pretty in the photo above, and in the video on previous page (close-up). Brows shaped, eye-shadow, a lovely necklace with that pretty, shimmery gown - VERY pretty.

Posted by donnola petrilli on June 19, 2009

@Patriciasart - I live alone with my cat, JayJay, whom I adopted from a Humane Society two years ago right after I retired. We'll totally devoted to each other!

Posted by Revolution09 on June 19, 2009

@focusonsusan..yeah,thanks.One thought, what's the big deal about a person looking for her beloved pet? isn't it just a normal behavior to feel worried? This is another crap to instill negative image about Susan Boyle. But no matter what they say about her, cats, elephants,they can't change her beautiful voice. Peace.

Posted by aliz on June 19, 2009

You know what may help with regards to simon and how they are handling susan, I think we all need to go to his web site and tell him we are boycotting watching AGT and tell him what a shame that he has not quieted the tabloids and keeps perpetuating the bad press regarding susan. Also tell him he needs to pay big and let susan record her two cds.

Posted by ML on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel, I am glad you are safely back, too, and thank you so much for the videos and your discussions with us.

I am worried for Susan, too. I think that kind of pace is just too much to expect for those of us past our 30s. And it isn't a bad thing; we just slow down and it shouldn't be held against Susan. And what if they did find out she has high blood pressure or something else? I want her to be healthy and happy, not stressed to the point of unhappiness.

If she recorded for us and maybe was on a PBS special from time to time, I know she would want for nothin financially, she has a huge fan base. But all the negative press is not fair and she doesn't deserve it.

The internet made her famous, it can support her. If she had a website, she could chat to us when she wanted to, we could buy her CDs and let her know how much we love her.

She IS loved and her personality and cheeky ways were what made us fall in love with her along with her fabulous voice. If there were some way for her to KNOW she has a career without touring or being torn apart by all those sharks, maybe that would reassure her. I just keep coming back to the fact she was made famous by the internet and she could use it to stay in touch with her fanbase and to sell her works.

I am longing to hear her speaking voice again, to hear her giggle and to know she is happy. Of course, I'd love to see her live one day, but if she is not able to do this physically, I think we who love her would be happy to buy her CDs and DVDs and to go to her website where she could leave little messages. It could work, I know it.

And @ RosesRoses, one of my absolute favorite songs is La Mer or Beyond the Sea!

Be safe, Susan, and sweet dreams, you are loved more than you could possibly know.

Posted by Danny Ramone on June 19, 2009

@ammo. The email you sent me has a reply. When they come from this site they are joined together. There is a number that shows up and tells you how many. If you don't find it I'll send you a separate copy.

Posted by 281165 on June 19, 2009

Hey WAMcKinley baby, you want Smarties? Susa's favorite?

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Gosh, ammo,----I don't think anyone was disparaging England. If so, I must have missed it. Why the comment about "people take care of their treasures and don't just use them and throw them aside??" When did anyone suggest that?? Must have missed a lot of posts, I guess,---because I didn't pick up on any of that.

patriciasart, I totally agree about pets. People who don't have them will never understand what they mean to those who do. They become your family. Our cats were our babies,---and when they were gone,---I was devastated.

Posted by treesmary on June 19, 2009

Wild Ol' Dan, I also like your suggestion that Piers interview Susan. He would know what questions would be comfortable for her and satisfying for us and would show the word what stuff she is really made of.

About a Scottish song, Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon is a lovely old song. Words can be seen at http://www.bartelby.net/106/139.html. A wee lassie sings it on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZdFhG9anY8.

Posted by whisper1 on June 19, 2009

It is obvious that the tabloids do not know what they are talking about; as a contemplative, I can assure you I only can be so long around screaming people and very loud noise and then I need to pull back. When I lead a two or three day spiritual retreat I feel drained, but exhilarated at the same time. Some of us are so open that we get sensory overload. I also have a need, not only to be alone for a period every day, but also to hug a tree. Hugging a tree is only an expression to be out in nature. I have five cats and a dog. Any time a person is different or has other values that do not conform to society people like to pin something on them. Susan needs space alone time and be out commune with nature and church I believe. Blessings on Susan

Posted by ML on June 19, 2009

@Patriciasart, I totally get what you're saying about your cats. I am more devoted to my fur babies than to just about anything and the few times I've been separated from them, it just stresses me out incredibly. People try to make us seem weird because of this, but they are the ones missing out on the love.

Posted by FocusOnSusan on June 19, 2009

Revolution09, nothing at all wrong with it! I think I'd feel differently about Susan (or anyone, for that matter) who *wasn't* concerned about their pet(s).

You're right-more trash written to make her look 'abnormal.' I'm starting to feel that others are terribly jealous because of her meteoric rise to fame, while they have to be content writing trash for some tabloid or in this case, a somewhat well-known newspaper. All I can say is what I posted to them: 'Shame on you!'

Posted by entropydecides on June 19, 2009

Fano123...agree with you completely. As much as I would like to see Susan live, I'd prefer she take her time and make something everlasting...CD/DVD, get healthy reconnect with her cat.

Posted by GritsT on June 19, 2009

Teesiel -- glad to see you are back -- Welcome Home! and another big THANK YOU for sharing your trip with us. I'm still jealous, but I'll get over it someday!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@aliz ,hey good idea! I've been posting on Piers website. Telling him I thought Paul Potts got better treatment than Susan. I was surprised my post got approved. Some of my rants didn't get through.

Posted by aliz on June 19, 2009

I tell you what I have done much worse than susan when my ferret went missing. He got suuck between the bedroom wall and bathroom wall. Yes in the wall. Talking to him throught the wall. Listening for his scratch and collard bell jingling. I was crying my eyes out. I was so afraid. Had to cut a hole in the wall to get him out. We can laugh about it now. I would be so so upset just like susan.

Posted by dmichael on June 19, 2009

i don't know if anyone is listening or reading all these post. in reveiwing susan's previous interviews when she was at home she felt very comfortable. not so lately. from the beginning even the first audition i thought ( how strange? no one with her. so i am so concerned for her. one she needs to tell bgt to stick it. they need her and owe her big time. she needs a management team to tell the press the rude fans and the rag mags to be SUED!! as her personal i would make a press announcement: susan boyle is a person who choose a career to sing, as of now 1 no interviews 2 no touring 3 no vegas ( that is not in her league ) and again LIKE STREISAND!!!!! IF YOU WANT TO HEAR ME SIGN BUY MY NEXT CD!!! END OF DISCUSSION!!!!!!!! BARBRA DID IT THAT WAY BECAUSE SHE TO HAD TO DEAL WITH THE CRAPY PRESS AND wild fans. oh well. if things do not change ( as a professional ) this will end a la judy garland!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel,how many hours were you on the plane?

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

I'm so upset about Susan I can hardly breath. Why would this happen? She has do nothing to deserve this kind of treatment. Why did the press suddenly turn...who caused it?

First she was loved and all over TV with great stories and now nothing...only negative tabloids.

I discuss Susan with a lot of different people (every where I go) and have not found anyone that does not think she is fantastic. What's going on here?

Teesiel's report scares me...I'm very worried for Susan. It's all so odd.

Posted by aliz on June 19, 2009

You know the way susan is being treated is very bad for simon too. It is bad poblisisty. I think he will and already has gotten reprocussions from his handling of her.

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

patriciasart - I love the photo you posted.

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

@Julieoffut, I agree she definitely needs to pace herself. This tour is absolutely nuts. I just hope that she doesn't give up performing live entirely. You can't get that special connection with an audience in the recording studio. In her own concert she would have much more opportunity to interact with the audience and I think we would again see that witty charming lady that we love. Selfishly, I really want to see her perform live some day. I think she would be marvelous in theatre (West End or Broadway), but you're right, it might be too much.

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

@GritsT, did you get my e-mail that I grew up just across the field from where you lived?

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@ML ,thats what I keep telling my husband because he teases me for talking to my cats and says they don't know what I am saying but they do. All I have to say is you want some kitty cat food in a high pitched voice and they run to the kitchen ,its so cute. They also give me hugs ,they are very interactive .

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

@patriciasart: Going to scotland was direct--left Phila 6:45 pm on Fri and arrived 6:45 am Sat (7hr flight plus 5 hrs for time change). Today we left scotland 8:40 am connected through Heathrow so it became a 10 hr 45 min flight--got home at 1:45 though!! Now my body is on scot time of 4:40 am but of course it is only 11:40 here--I am catching up on all of the mail as I enjoy my S Boyle convos!!! My intelligent family members hit the sack long ago.

@2SusanBFans: Don't be scared for Susan--we are sending great Karma her way!

Posted by someone who cares on June 19, 2009

I think all of the absolutely terrific songs suggested and more should be written on a scroll and rolled out onto a red velvet carpet at Susan's feet and let her decide. Susan has the gift of a powerful voice, but the ability to still sing softly and sustain the importance and beauty of the melodies. Among the songs I've already suggested, Listen To My Heart and Climb Every Mountain, there are limitless possibilities, but Susan must sing songs of inspiration among her other choices for her CD. That is what Susan brings us, inspiration and joy.

Posted by fano123 on June 19, 2009

Entropydecides... The real problem, as I see it, is they are stuck in this rat trap called the BGT Tour. They need a graceful way to get Susan out of it. Simon needs to step up and provide that way out, but in a way that also allows him to save face.

My dear old dad's definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

Posted by terijay on June 19, 2009

agree with you Dmicheal--- sadly, i think the tabs, perez hilton (he means well) huffington post, the sun, mirror- even People Mag are creating drama or even just writing it, maybe because Miss Boyle is such a superstar.. ummm she needs to drop the BGT tour- major star now as big as she can be. Come to Beverly Hills Hon.. you will be taken care of.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@PWattis I read your comment on that ragsheet about Susan and her cat. Great defense for Susan!There were a lot of good comments defending Susan.That was good to see.

Posted by GritsT on June 19, 2009

@PWattis -- yes, I did get your email -- just hadn't had time to reply yet -- but I will -- keep watching your mail!

Posted by Greenockguy on June 19, 2009

I hope you are right Teesiel and our Karma/prayers reach her. I would hate for her to go through all of this for naught. Pls let those CD's get released. I too am aching right now for Susan. As a Scot its bothersome but I have faith it must all end well. Your insights and observations Lisa have been awesome and I sincerely Thank you all that you have done...David

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel ,thanx for all your imput. Did you get a feel for how the people who know her in Blackburn feel about this. Do they see any bad tabloid news? Did you see any on the newsstands? Is it just online or is it in print too? Are her friends at home concerned about her? Do they think it bothers her?

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

@Patricisart, I left several disparaging comments at various places today. I think at every one I saw at least one other similar comment from another member of this site.

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

@ Teesiel - Thank you for the great video and all the reports. I hope all our Karma can help Susan. There's defiantly something wrong.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 19, 2009

@Dmichael, exactly.

@Ammo, you have mail and I don't want to hear anymore about it, ever, grow up.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

I spoke my mind in the comments on Simon's article .I wonder if they will post it. I have spoken my mind on the huffington post.They always post everything I say. But some places don't. I guess I get too close to the truth!

Posted by Casey'smom on June 19, 2009

Had enough, good night and may God bless.

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

It's funny you ask that because at the pub (now mind you if you look at the photos I took --all of those signs on the place say the same thing "NO one under 18 permitted", so this is a bar "bar" so to speak no food--my daughter had to sit over in the corner (happened to be Susan's corner for lack of any other one" due to age" and the guys are drinking, some were drunk and it's mid day. 2 guys talked for a while and they were articulate and said "Oh if anyone in the village was saying anything about Susan to the press that was bad, ohhh we'd be on them. We are all behind her." The guy said "We all knew Susan could sing"--he's the guy who showed me her pic with him on the cell phone and then he said "but you know we have a lot of good singers here There are a lot of people with really good voices."

Posted by aliz on June 19, 2009

Teeseil, I have wanted to ask you since you came back form seeing susan, please describe her voice. I bet it is so strong.I bet it could break glass . I bet the videos really don't do it justice with regards to her power in her singing. Patti Lapone and Elaine Paige say it it much stronger than whatcomes throught on the videos.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Lisa,---Doesn't the sign on the "Happy Valley Hotel" say "Bed & Breakfast??"---But there's no food?? Maybe I'm thinking about another place--------but I could swear it was the Happy Valley. Where DOES one get something to eat in town,---do you know??

Posted by delly on June 19, 2009

Tommy, I remember "I Have A Dream" by ABBA. I always loved that song. Anything by ABBA is still fantastic. I was listening to some ABBA music today at the office.

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

Susan Boyle's voice is mesmerizing-honestly you just stop in your tracks. Hopefully, one day you all will see her in action and when simon Cowell said he could feel the audience turn her way I believe it was because she has real charisma. Either you have it or you don't and in that little bumdinkle village I don't think they 'd know it if it hit them in the face...and if anyone lives in Blackburn and is reading this, don't im me or pm me etc because obviously you all missed her talent for a looong time.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 19, 2009

Teesiel, I also share the same curiosity as Aliz but also I want to know what the "people on the street" think, ie. taxi drivers,waiters, people at the hotels, etc. think. Again, A GREAT BIG THANK YOU, for your videos and updates, they were the best.

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

One other thing I Iook at the still photo at the top of this page and I remember zooming in on that expression because I thought she looked like a little angel there singing.

Posted by ML on June 19, 2009

@partriciasart, OF COURSE your kitties know what you're saying.

I have four of my own. Their mommy kitty was left inside the house we bought when the people moved out. She gave birth to her litter then something happened to her and she went missing. We nursed the little ones with doll bottles and when they were old enough, we had them neutered/spayed.

Since they are littermates, they sleep together, share their toys and groom each other even though they are four years old now.

They chatter to me in the morning; wait for me in the windows till I get home or come in from the gardens. They purr and cuddle with me and don't care if my butt looks fat in jeans or not. LOL

They hide in the bathtub behind the shower curtain to surprise me or scare me but they forget to hide their tails, too so I always know they are there. But I always act surprised. They're very kind to the dog, too, which is nice of them.

If I couldn't find one of them, believe me, I'd be more than upset or anxious. The tabloids could have a field day with me. I guess these journalists don't have pets because if they did, they would be much kinder people and less prone to make fun of Susan because she misses Pebbles.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

I wrote Susan a letter and sent her some of my original art note cards. I thought she might like them since her mother was an artist. I ent them to her home address.I mailed them earler this week. Do you think she will get them? Is someone saving her mail?

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

I left a comment with Simon's article too. I said that I wanted to know the truth. Simon says(lol) that Susan couldn't deal with not winning. Piers says it was the press turning against her. Which was it? I tend to think it was the press harassment.

Posted by donnola petrilli on June 19, 2009

@Patriciasart: Speaking of Paul Potts, it will be interesting to see how well he does with the sales of his second CD. I just happen to catch him on a local TV shopping channel hawking same. UGH! (No, I am not addicted to shopping channels.) He's still under contract with Simon?? I'd certainly would never want that for Susan.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Somewhere back in time, I read that the next door neighbor, Margaret Smith, was holding mail for her. Then when Susan got home, she'd take the accumulation over to her. Don't know it that arrangement still holds,----but that's what was happening the,

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

@WAM: That's what is so strange. I asked them how can this be a bed and breakfast if no children are allowed in the place? They gave Courtney a can of whatever and off she went to sit in the corner to the left of the door because it's the least visible place. They said they never had the question come up before "no one with kids ever booked there and it's not really a hotel". Trust me it's definitely not a hotel but it is where you go if you want to talk Susan Boyle and they were all very supportive, so kudos to them

Posted by Casey'smom on June 19, 2009

@ patriciasart, right on, you are a great artist and I think she would totally appreciate you showing at her best. Thanks buddy and I'm sure all Susanites are behind me on this one.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Did I read that Paul Potts was being sent to shopping malls to promote his CDs. UGH!!! Just hate hearing stuff like that!! Would they DARE try that with Susan??-----Probably!

Posted by someone who cares on June 19, 2009

CanadianBill, Danny Ramone, patriciasart, and more. GREAT STUFF. LOVE IT. I also love the sons suggested. I know virtually all of these songs and am thrilled others love them too.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Lisa,---isn't that strange??!! I thought that would be a potential place to stay (Rustic though it probably is!!) on a trip to Blackburn.---But I guess not! So it's really not even a hotel, either???-----Talk about your false advertising!!!-------HA!!!

Posted by Casey'smom on June 19, 2009

A Tommy, I know your not happy about yesterday, but today seems to be have been a good day, extract some. We love you and miss you.

Posted by aliz on June 19, 2009

Teeseil, thank you ever so much for the respons. I bet it does stop one in their tracks. . I just heard her on you tube and I was captivated then and there ar the first 2 notess sung by susan. Is it as powerful as I think it is. I hope to hear her live one day. can't wauit for the CD.WHen you wer in her village did you see her little church? Did you like the pub? What did you find that surprises you?

Posted by someone who cares on June 19, 2009

Oh, it must be getting late. I meant to say I also love the SONGS suggested, er not SONS. :) More coffee!!

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

@casey'smom: I was like a one man S Boyle cheerleading team. The Scottish people were so friendly and it was always where're you from and I'd say my usual, I'm from America, came to see Susan Boyle in 2 shows--(my kids heard it so many times they reserved a room for me at the Priory). but I can only remember one person who didn't say something to the effect of Ahhh, she's....you know..kind of well you know.. Those were the responses I got. At the show Stephen Mulhern did say to me America really has taken to Susan Boyle haven't and I hope I got the point across.

Posted by donnola petrilli on June 19, 2009

@WAMcKinley: Catch my comment above re Paul Potts. We both said the same thing - UGH!.

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

@WAM: No it is a "hotel". you can definitely book to stay there. They have experienced a huge boom based on interest in susan b. Sometimes are totally booked. There was no food in that bar though.

Posted by dmichael on June 19, 2009

281 ''would you stop with the graphics your are becoming obnoxious. get a life or better yet a job..

paul shut this thing down for one week...............please it is as bad as the star the mirror the globe etc

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel, do you think that is because they believe what they read in the tabloids?

Posted by jordie on June 19, 2009

TommyUSA: (In my First Mind) Another beautiful video...like a love story...Our Susan is truly beautiful...Lovely sound-track. I have never heard that before...if is dreamy. Teesiel: Your reports are very interesting and thought-provoking. I am so glad you enjoyed the experience of seeing Susan and seeing and photographing her village. I am very upset about all the garbage that is being spewed in the press about OurSusan. Why is it happening? I don't understand it, altho' I know Brits love theri tabloids...but really. Poor OurSusan. I wish she knew that we are trying to "lean on" her so-called publicists and the gang from the BGT to get them to put a stop to the bad press. She does not know what is happening and why. She is probably virtually cut off from the rest of the world except for the Performances. IMHO, I think she should quite the damn circus, fulfil her contract with Simon, forget touring anywhere. The jet lag alone from racing around the world would just kill her. I have always had pets, dogs and cats, and I know how fond one can get and actually dependent on them to a degree. There is no way I would drag a 10 year old cat, who has been used to a certain lifestyle, around to tour dates. Cats like things to be quiet and comfortable., not changeable. AND this is not a criticism at all. We all are anxious to have a chance to see OurGirlSue, but at what expense to her? Oh I am so upset. Excuse me for sounding off, but I have been so worried about all this for days. Just "little me' has no influence over Susan, I know. But I wish she could be happy with the 2 CD's and some guest appearances now and then. She can't be all things to all pple. and I am afraid she is being rushed along by the PTB (powers that be)...sort of like being caught in a tidal wave.

I pray for Susan and hope she gets guidance from above. She is too precious to get destroyed in this journey she is on...exciting as it may be for her loyal fans.

Rant over....Nite all

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

donnola,---we apparently have the same apprehension!! Doesn't bode well for the future-----unless some BIIIIIIIIIIIIG changes are made.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@someone who cares ,LOL! I wondered what you meant ; ]

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Oh, sorry, Lisa. Guess I must have misunderstood. I thought you made the comment that the Happy Valley "wasn't even a hotel" or something to that affect.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@ Teesiel ,what do you mean?"she's....you know..kind of well you know.. Those were the responses I got." Who is the she you are referring to? What are they implying?

Posted by Casey'smom on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel, First of all, a GREAT BIG THANK YOU for sharing with us your wonderful experience, you were thinking about us says a lot about you... Not to mention, of course, your videos were the cest, visually and soundwise. Your care for usy blows me away! You kept us on top of everything, THANK YOU!!!!!!

Posted by Casey'smom on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel, First of all, a GREAT BIG THANK YOU for sharing with us your wonderful experience, you were thinking about us says a lot about you... Not to mention, of course, your videos were the cest, visually and soundwise. Your care for usy blows me away! You kept us on top of everything, THANK YOU!!!!!!

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

@PWattis: I definitely believe it is. I find myself having to defend her in my suburban area--to the people who were the ones that sent me the original audition back in April.. What's the rule of sevens?--people repeat bad news to 7 people and good news to 1. Susan has that magnified by millions of newspaper readers.

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

I have to say I knew the media distorted things, but I never realized just how much until following Susan so closely.

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel - Did any of the town people you spoke with say anything about her family? Did they visit oftern?

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

@WAM--sorry I meant it isn't a hotel in the true sense. They have rooms available and it was very clean. It's a stark area.

Posted by Casey'smom on June 19, 2009

What's this seven thing? I don't like it.

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

My point is I guess I used to believe most of what I read about celebrities if I read it in a mainstream newspaper. I think its very scary that the media has this much influence and can make or break someone without feeling any sense of responsibility to report the truth.

Posted by jordie on June 19, 2009

I see I got so wound up, that I forgot to paragraph. Nite SusaFamily....

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@jordie ,I agree ,its no exaggeration! When I move across country ,I bought a huge dog carrier for our 2 cats and put a litter box and food and water in it too. We stop over night at a hotel that allows pets but our cats were very subdued. They looked at me like what are you doing to us.They huddle close in the carrier comforting each other. I was so glad when we got to our new place because they were frightened.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

'Night, jordie!

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

2SusanBFans: according to the girl in the store dating her nephew--she said the family all went backstage after the Edinburgh show--

Posted by Teesiel on June 19, 2009

nite all..

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

I agree. patriciasart. I think it's a rare cat that will acclimate well to travel. Most I've ever known HATE it-----and aren't shy about letting you know. My husband and I used to kid about living with "the Conservatives." They were very rigid in their expectations and their routine. Even going to the vet---or to any boarding kennel was a major, traumatic event! I can't imagine a 10 yr old cat could suddenly get used to a travel schedule----and enjoy it,----no matter if her owner WERE there with her. A dog, maybe,---but a cat??? Nuh uh!!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

What I can't get over is how different Susan seemed in the finals compared to the home interviews.It was like a different person. Has this experienced changed the way she feels about the show now I wonder or was she acting the way they wanted her to act. She didn't even look like the same person.

Posted by jaffa66 on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel, Just wanted to say thanks again so much for all your accounts and videos and letting us feel that we were there as well. With us all directing our q's to you, your fingers must be getting very tired! I just wanted to say that here in Australia, I haven't heard anything negative about her in the papers since she came out of the Priory (and even before that most was positive and fairly supportive during her hospitalisation).The final was 7am Sydney time and it was televised and virtually half the country set their alarm clocks in the hope we'd see Susan win! I've been trying to skim thru all the blogs and in one place, I think you said you were concerned that when her CD came out, people ,except us avid fans may not jump to buy it immediately due to bad press etc-(or did I get that wrong-half asleep!) To reassure you and everyone, 4 out of 5 people who I have spoken to here say they want to buy her CD when it comes out. No news of the tabloid press has reached here-really nothing about Susan for a few weeks. People just remember what they originally heard and like it. Yesterday a friend came over who I hadn't seen for a coule of months She hadn't seen the whole you tube vid-just bits on TV. She was crying like we all had been, but said even before that that she was looking forward to buying her CD to hear how great she really sounds sans background noise etc. So, that gives me hope! I think it may be the same in other countries too- Britain's press is sOOOOO bad. Apologies from all Australia for having given birth here to Rupert Murdoch!! Teesiel, I would love to hear any other tidbits you have on your journey and Susan. I loved reading where you saw her and the grandfather happy behind the curtains at Glsgow. I also could tell though, how tired she looked at Edinburgh- you could see it in her aura and body stance even in the poorer quality vids. Take care!

Posted by ca0911 on June 19, 2009

Susan has faced and conquered a lot in her life. Life is often what we consider unfair but her faith and courage have always sustained her and I have to believe the y will do so now. I have always believed the "reputable" papers didn't print trash like the tabloids but it seems this is not so as they are quoting what has been written in this garbage. My prayer is for courage and strength for Susan and hope and faith those who for those of us who have taken her into our hearts

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Certainly she must be totally overwhelmed with the extent of this whole fame thing. She couldn't have been prepared for the enormity of it. It's sort of like she's been in a daze ever since.

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

@Teesiel WOW! Thats good news! There's been no mention of them seeing her during all this. I'm sure they want to stay out of the spot light...but I was hoping they saw her afterwards that night. Maybe the next night's performance she missed them being there?

At the end of your video as the lights went down, just a breif moment as it went dark, It looked like she had a big smile and was looking your direction. I've looked at your video a lot of times, of course, just wondering if she did? Did you notice?

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

@Patriciasart do you mean was she acting the way they wanted during the home interviews? She did seem very different at the finals. Even compared to the semi-finals. She seemed almost bitter at the finals, IMO. I think it was the media harassment.

Posted by Texaslady on June 19, 2009

Welcome back Teesiel! It is so good to hear your stories of Susan. It seems the only thing we can depend on is firsthand accounts from reliable sources like Susan fans.

About our fans site, when you google Susan Boyle it is now third on the list.

Also a positive news article from the Vancouver Sun. The address is http://www.vancouversun.com/Entertainment/Susan+Boyle+works+magic+Vancouver+sales+Miserables+soar+setting+record+Arts+Club+Theatre/1710284/story.html

The title of the article is: Susan Boyle works her magic: Vancouver sales for Les Miserables soar, setting record for Arts Club Theatre. They have the highest sales in 46 years and totally attribute it to Susan.

I love you Susan!

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

@patriciasart - I total agree qith what your saying. I keep seeing many differnt Susans. @Teesiel - You saw her in person...is it just the make up? I'm sure she's trying to behave the way they want her to...no wiggle, etc.

Posted by Texaslady on June 19, 2009

Sorry, dont' know what happened there, here is the link for the article: http://www.vancouversun.com/Entertainment/Susan+Boyle+ works+magic+Vancouver+sales+Miserables+soar+setting+ record+Arts+Club+Theatre/1710284/story.html

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@PWattis , No ,I meant at the home interviews she seemed herself and happy and safe .At one point in one of the interviews she said "It seems like the whole world has fallen in love with me". And then that week in London and during the finals she sounded disenchanted ,like she loss trust . It was as if she was led to believe everyone loved her than she had all the bad press. Then when she said "I am among friends ,am I not ?" to me that said she had some bad feedback from the audience. So I am wondering if there is an untold story and if she was hurt by the way some people may have treated her. She may be coping with more than we realise .

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

@Patriciasart, yes I agree there are probably things we don't know. Do you think she may have known she wasn't going to win?

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

Something terrible happened to change her so much... Signing off for now.........

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

@Patriciasart - Yes, I've thought that all along!

Posted by Ruth F on June 19, 2009

RE: cats and travel -- The writer Cleveland Amory once said, "All cats are Republicans; they detest change." (Apologies to Republicans on the blog. Amory's tongue, obviously, was firmly in cheek.)

Cat lovers: If you haven't read Amory's books about his beloved Polar Bear, you may want to check them out -- The Cat Who Came for Christmas, The Cat and the Curmudgeon, and The Best Cat in the World. If you're in need of a smile, these will provide it.

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

I need to go to bed too. I hope you are right ca0911. I feel helpless. All I can do is keep commenting on the negative articles. Doesn't seem like much.

Posted by 2SusanBFans on June 19, 2009

@PWattis - Yes, I've thought that all along! Goodnight

Posted by PWattis on June 19, 2009

Goodnight.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

To all REAL Canadians - I am so sorry for embarassing you all. I received an email tonight 'telling me off' sorry, sorry, sorry. I am really English...I suppose I went through the Citizenship process in the 80's for nothing.

Why this cme to me tonight..I have NO idea.

Stop embarassing the rest of us Canadians by saying your Canadian, your behavior is embarassing to the rest of us, please identify yourself as British. You are constantly ingratiaty yourself, as a Canadian, I am embarassed. Your childish, naive, unwordly unexperienced unworldly behaviour is an an embarassment to the rest of us Canadians. Please stop referring to yourself as a Canadian!

Oops...not naming who sent me it...but what the hell did I say to upset you.....???

Trolls amongst the fans? I think it's time I also left this site if this the type of e.mails I am receiving.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

Okay not to go on but Simon says the people in the show are not pressured and the accounts coming out now by past contestants are not true. He plays it all down,Hollie crying ect. But I watched a clip from last year.I'll try and find it. It was of a young boy who was a stand up comdein (sp) and in the semi final he added a song to his act and Simon was very critical of him and said he ruined his act by adding the song ,and Simon told the boy he couldn't carry a tune,but the boy spoke up fast and said "but the producer told me to sing,I tried to tell him that I couldn't sing" and Simon was caught off guard and was speechless and gave a nervous laugh. So it looked to me like the boy was set up to fail. I will look for the clip on youtube. There are lots of reports like this from previous contestants.

Posted by IvoryMist on June 19, 2009

Don't leave...then the person who wrote you would have won! Stay...and you are the winner!

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

ammo, I think it might have been something you said about how the British would never treat their treasures the way Hollywood does, or something like that,---use them up and then toss them out. And that "Brits are not morons." That may be it. I don't know for sure, but I remember that. Someone may have taken exception to that.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

Sorry, enough is enough....goodnight.

Posted by Texaslady on June 19, 2009

Ammo, you should name who sent that to you!!! You are Canadian if you went through the citizenship process. That was acidic, atrocious and also cowardly not to post it publicly. This person knows they are wrong and we would all jump on him or her for saying that to you.

Show yourself coward who would dare to talk to ammo like that, so I can give you the tongue lashing you deserve.

Ammo, we love you. You are a kind soul and this is the worst sort of bully, (speaking of bullies). Please report this cowardly scum sucking slug to Paul. Sorry, I'm very protective of people who are attacked like this for no reason.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@WAMcKinley....I am sorry if I offended anyone...but I didn't realize Casey'smom was so 'touchy'...oops...said I wouldn't mention names....but....oh well...foot in mouth is now going to bed WAM...night, night.

Posted by Texaslady on June 19, 2009

Ammo, you are a dear, sweet soul, much like Susan who wouldn't hurt a fly. That was a horrible thing to say.

You are a treasure and I can't believe someone would attack you like that. You take things so to hear, please don't get discourge. Please everyone stick up for Ammo too. We can't personally talk to Susan, but in honor of Susan please encourage Ammo.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

Here it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSmBRj1OSZc

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

patriciasart,---I read that Susan was also coached in the auditions (Wish I could remember now where I read it)---to do something else in her audition like a little jig or something. She refused. I think it was supposedly Amanda who suggested it to her. Anyhow,---"supposedly" that was the reason she was so surprised that Amanda gave her a "yes" at the end. If you watch Susan's reaction to Amanda's decision, she seems surprised and asks,"Amanda,---You, too??" Of course the audition tape is all edited before viewing, so all of that stuff gets edited out. Anyone else remember hearing or reading that??

Posted by Texaslady on June 19, 2009

I meant to say that Ammo takes things very much to heart.

Posted by sassyone on June 19, 2009

Ammo, that's awful that someone would send you hate mail. don't leave, if you do, they win. Hugs.

Dorina

Posted by Lorias on June 19, 2009

I never read the tabloids as they never get the truth in print just garbage.

I updated my blog with my own personal story of overcoming diversity (no pun inteneded) and why I love Susan.

You can read it here: http://indianasusanboylefan.blogspot.com/

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@Casey'smon after your sweet comments to everyone on this site...yes...why did you attack me by private message?..if you want to say something...be a big person and say it HERE.....I don't come here to be insulted and if my comments about anything....offended anyone....I here and now OPENLY apologize...

Posted by Ruth F on June 19, 2009

Hi, WAMcKinley - I read the same thing. A couple of young women who were in the audience for Susan's audition said that, initially, Amanda was teasing Susan, trying to persuade her to do all manner of foolish things, including (and I'm not making this up) sing, as she reportedly put it, "a Britney Spears song" rather than "I Dreamed a Dream."

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@WAMcKinley, I read that somewhere too. It was a report from someone who was there and they said a lot was edited out but that Susan had to put up with a lot of jeering before she sang .

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Ah, YES, Ruth,---THAT was it!! Two women from the audience reported that. Guess Amanda thought Susan should play the fool and do a Britny number!! Thank GOD, Susan had the good sense and the dignity to refuse! Can you imagine what would have happened if Susan had decided to comply!!?? Now THAT took some courage on Susan's part, too,---to defy a judge. OMG!!! You GO, Susan!!

Posted by jaffa66 on June 19, 2009

@WAMckinley @Patriciasart@Ruth F: Those audience members also said Amanda tried to get Susan to dance like Britney as well!

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

That poor, dear soul! What she's had to put up with to even get a chance at living her dream!! And it still goes on!! I'm crying as I write this!! Can't somebody make all this craziness stop for Susan??!! It's tragic!

Posted by Texaslady on June 19, 2009

I looked at your comments posted ammo and you have NOTHING to apologize for. I have seen Her attack other people in here for no reason. There is no need to attack other people. Mutual respect is the key here. We talked about that in the earlier blog yesterday.

But it has digressed back to this. Is this person trying to run people they don't like. This should NOT be tolerated. I have no tolerance for bullies. I'm sorry folks, but I am protective of people when they are picked on for no reason.

This is just not a misunderstanding, it is meanness, plain and simple. And all of you know Ammo has never had a bad word to say to anyone or about anyone.

Is'nt this similar to what Susan is experiencing. Being attacked for no reason?

Listen to the sentence directed to one of the kindest people in this fansite :

"Your childish, naive, unwordly unexperienced unworldly behaviour is an an embarassment to the rest of us Canadians. Please stop referring to yourself as a Canadian! "

Whoever said this should be ashamed of themselves. But I don't expect that to happend. This is despicable, deplorable and just downright mean!

Please Ammo do not get discourged.

Posted by Ruth F on June 19, 2009

WAMcKinley, patriciasart, and all - The thing that got me was the casual cruelty of it all. I wouldn't countenance that type of teasing and jeering of anybody, but here was this obviously unworldly woman who was taking a risk walking out on that stage. To gratuitously make her uncomfortable -- well, that's just cheap.

And, of course, Amanda is the one who said, "Everybody was against you," as if she had no part in it.

Posted by IvoryMist on June 19, 2009

@WAM..I read that too...about Amanda telling Susan to sing a Britanny Spears song. They said Amanda was really making fun of Susan...she was the worst to her of all the judges.

I believe a poster here (Scotland, I think) was looking over the videos again in high definition and noticed that 25 minutes (by Dez' watch) had elapsed from the time she started to sing, until she came to the side stage at the end.

Posted by Texaslady on June 19, 2009

The backstory of what happened during Susan's audition, I think we will hear someday. I always wondered why she looked so surprised when Amanda gave her a yes. Amanda had to swallow crow and say that she misjudged Susan.

Posted by ammo on June 19, 2009

@Texaslady...thank you so much. I must go to bed now...by the way...you have mail...and it is certainly NOT the type of mail I received myself. ;) Talk to you guys tomorrow....Night Night...sweet dreams...maybe of sweet Susan :)

Posted by jaffa66 on June 19, 2009

Yes, after reading those reports then re-listening to that comment by Amanda, it really puts a different perspective on it, doesn't it?

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

That quote from Amanda still haunts me to this day. I don't know about you all,---but when she said,"everyone was against you,"---I remember thinking, "HUH??!" I know some of the audience members laughed---and the judges didn't take her seriously for a minute,---but---"Everyone was against you???" Talk about adding insult to injury to this poor woman! I sure didn't feel I had been against her. In fact, I can remember silently rooting for her when I first saw her,---especially when she started to display her spunk and cute little attitude. That she had the courage and dignity to stay there and face them after all of that is a true testament to her strength!

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

Goodnight ammo ,you belong here. Your one of the original fans ! As new ones join we will get all kinds. But we have to ignore the ones who just cuase trouble. I like you ammo and appreciate your imput! And Tommy USA likes you and he is a good judge of character as we all know !

Posted by Greenockguy on June 19, 2009

Ammo, PLEASE don't leave the fansite. We're all in this together. Lets not attack each other. Ironically we're angry when the media attacks Susan because she didn't say or do what they wanted. Yet we have members here doing exactly the same thing. We'll all say something that someone doesn't agree with, but it doesn't merit an attack.Ammo stay and express yourself freely and don't allow people to have power over you. Remember people only have control/power over you if you give it to them. Don't.

Posted by Texaslady on June 19, 2009

Sorry folks, I'm Irish by the way. I have the Mc in my last name so I'm stubborn and flare up at the injustices of the world.

Plus I was bullied as a child, 5 to 10 kids chasing me with big sticks after school. I could run like a rabbit though and when I got home, the kids calling my mother out to tell her to send me out so they could kick my @@@@.

When I was a young adult, I fixed that memory by training in martial arts for 15 years. But seeing people bullied still hits a sore spot for me.

Wish I could personally protect Susan too. Oh well, maybe she can get a team to protect her from the media. I sure hope so. Maybe if she just doesn't read the papers.

I'm off to sleep. Goodnight. I hope Susan is resting well.

Posted by entropydecides on June 19, 2009

Regarding a poster's comment on having paid companions not the same as friends/family. Going home now will give her a chance to reconnect. I don't think Simon is evil, I think he's just dong what he knows best. Unfortunately there's a cultural clash. She want's recognition (not fame) and he wants to maximize his investment. The two can come to terms with one another. I understand her need to care for her cat,,,she has made a committment to care for Pebbles and the cat's sentiment toward her has not been biased by her sudden fame. I like that she can establish and maintain her priorities despite our clamor for more and Simon's agenda.

NO VEGAS NO VEGAS NO VEGAS NO VEGAS NO VEGAS NO VEGAS.

Posted by jaffa66 on June 19, 2009

@ammo: goodnight and please try not to take it to heart! I don't think we've ever really "talked" in the forum or the chatroom, but I always enjoy your comments, humour, and I'm glad you'll soon have"little Susan" to look after you and you her. Cheers.

Posted by vicki smith on June 19, 2009

"HOPPY" FANS: Wild Ol' Dan @ others: When I was a youngster I had a mad crush on William Boyd- "hopalong Cassidy" He lived in Beverly Hills (or it its surroundings) and TWICE when my mom was out shopping (once in a restaurant) she ran into him; it was SO unfair- she winds up talking with him twice (about me, of course)- and all I wound up with was 2 Hoppy coins!(sob) LOL

Posted by fudgemeister on June 19, 2009

@dmichael--I totally agree with your comments. I said the same about a month ago when she went to the clinic. For her own sanity it would be best to follow the Streisand route-mostly albums and afew concerts. Streisand certainly has fared well following that routine! Ifeel that Susan is fragile( and I mean that in a good way!); Why should she go through all the crap that will come with travel-the press is everywhere now, with nothing better to do than tear people apart! We talk about how bad the British pressis, but lord knows we have the same scum tabloids and TMZ here in the US! If we all want whats best for Susan;then this is what she should do

Posted by IvoryMist on June 19, 2009

And to think that Susan made Amanda famous...( remember and Piers on all those first interviews). Amanda Holden got a job in the states all because of Susan Boyle! And Amanda never even had the guts to give her a vote at the end...she picked the Flatleys.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

I have watched all the interviews,then watched all the performances in order and something happened that last week. Not just the bad press. I don't know what.Its odd. At first Simon had only praise for Susan ,ketp saying he thought she was going to win.They were both on Oprah. Piers and Amanda constantly talking about Susan in the press. Than after she lost if you watch all the judges interviews on the BGT website ,Simon says the best act won . And its as if they just drop Susan ,thats it. It was anti- climatic. I know she has a contract and all that but its as if there is an untold story. They changed and Susan changed . Its just strange thats all. I really do believe Susan will get through this tour and make a record and do well. But I also think she will be glad to have that show behind her. Its been a gruling3 months for her.

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

VERY interesting perspective, entropydecides. I appreciate the way you think! And you're right,---entropy DOES decide!----------(c:

Posted by IvoryMist on June 19, 2009

Enya just makes albums, Susan could, too!

Posted by entropydecides on June 19, 2009

Winston.JPG

Posted by WAMcKinley on June 19, 2009

Very late for me. I'll take up the gauntlet again tomorrow. Rest well, everyone, as I hope our Susan is! Bye for now.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

@WAMcKinley , goodnight, I always enjoy your insights

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Hi Back

Let's don't go backwards in here. Alot of us in here have had testy days, felted insulted, or misunderstood. Ammo and CaseysMom need to work this out in private. Tommorrow is a new day. Situations that were bad in the night, are often cleared up in the daylight. By the way, Ammo should have dealt with that off post, not here. Nobody should quit because of one email. We are all family.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

I am so looking forward to July when the show ends and we will see what Susan does next. That will be interesting.

Posted by katladyd on June 19, 2009

Success has its own prices to be paid. No privacy, little down time, limited social life, no independence, and great pressure. If I were Susan,and I'm not knocking her, I would consider going back to the simple life she once knew. At least then she seemed happier. I want Susan to do what is best for her, and I have my doubts the poor girl could handle the hectic schedules that come with a B'way show or touring. It drains the life out of much younger performers. So what is left for her? Make a CD once in awhile? Unless you tour and keep your face in front of the public, your CDs won't sell very well, and then you lose your contract. It will be interesting to see what happens here. If it were me, I would say, "Good Riddance" and go back to my family, my home, and my beloved cat. I love Susan and love her voice, but I also care enough to say she should do what suits her most.

Posted by Patricia's Art on June 19, 2009

Well I am signing off ,got to get up early. I really enjoyed tonight's discussion. It was so nice to be able to ask teesiel questions. Its been very interesting. Bye for now ; )

Posted by sassyone on June 19, 2009

IvoryMist Yes to this. Enya doesn't like to be watched up on a stage. She will make videos, and do the odd tv show live performance, but otherwise she will record her CDS in her castle and people buy them, I have every single one of her CDs. I will continue to buy them until she stops making music. Also, if you wanna know, she's not married, and a Catholic too, but the press doesn't seem to care...

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

g'nite patriciasart...the discussion in here was most enlightening for me but caused me alot of concern for Susan.

Posted by pretty@55 on June 19, 2009

I read an article on Simon and he says he has acts lined up in Las Vegas for Susan. I dont think this is the right atmosphere for a sweet lady who has always lived a very peaceful serene life. If you just look at her face as she is singing on Edinburgh video. Someone said she sings with such passion. Listen to the words and you will see that she is not the same happy Susan who first sang "I Dreamed a Dream!" Watch how she drops her armshowing emotion as she sings the words,"My life has killed the dream I dreamed." All Susan said she wanted was to make a record album (CD); but now money dollars signs are in Simon's eyes and his about to stress poor Susan out. I hope and pray that someone hears what I am saying, because I know we all want the best for our Susan.

Posted by fudgemeister on June 19, 2009

@katladyd--totally agree-she should stay home with Pebbles and record cds. And to show our love for her we should give her another cat named Bam Bam!

Posted by entropydecides on June 19, 2009

Thanks for the comment WAMMcKinley

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Vegas is NOT the place for Susan Boyle. I posted a song today on the site (Songs for Susan To Sing). It's a song by Bette Midler called 'Stay With Me" from the film, 'The Rose'. Bette Midler is singing this on stage in Vegas. She used so much energy singing the song that I was exhausted when she finished. You can only imagine how exhausted she must have been. It was really a work of art. This takes amazing stamina to sing like this every night.

Posted by pretty@55 on June 19, 2009

I agree with you aroseblush. Susan's family should speak up for her. Don't trust this agents, managers and Simon. I pray for Susan's joy to return to her. I pray she does her 2 CD's and say Goodbye to Simon and Co. We'll all buy her CDs.

Posted by pretty@55 on June 19, 2009

LOL TO SUSAN AND FANS, SIGNING OFF. "HAVE A GOODNITE!"

Posted by Brooklyn Blessings on June 19, 2009

Some people have been asking about the Happy Valley Hotel in Blackburn -- is it really a hotel, etc. Yes, we talked to Jackie and booked a room from June 26 through July 1. She asked if we wanted breakfast, too, and because Del usually does but I usually don't, we said no. So the room price is different with or without breakfast. Maybe they have a continental breakfast for guests, like a lot of places do. We'll see and let you all know!

Posted by Grace_P on June 19, 2009

Dear Ammo, I am Canadian and I love you, sweetheart.

Posted by aroseblush on June 19, 2009

Brooklyn Blessings

What a wonderful trip. Please let us know all about your stay in Blackburn and Scotland on your return.

Posted by sassyone on June 19, 2009

Brooklyn Blessings oh can't wait to see it from your point of view. I hope you get to see many great sites and have fun. Are you going to any shows while you're there?

Posted by sassyone on June 19, 2009

aroseblush gosh, I hope it's just a rumour. I don't want to see Susan on AGT because she needs a break after all of this. It's just simple exploitation to have her on the show.

Posted by sunny44 on June 19, 2009

Dear AMMO, I was born in England but my parents moved here to Canada when I was only 18 months old so I am a $15 Canadian as my husband says. I think of my self as more Canadian than English. I think you are a lovely person, please don't leave the site. I don't post very often but enjoy reading everyones different views. I think people should respect everyone's right to their own opinions. Sometimes that means they have to agree to disagree about something and leave it at that.

Posted by Nancee on June 20, 2009

Snipes and angry retorts have been hot and heavy on this fan site for two days now. I think everyone is stressed and need to go back to Wild ol' Dans post a few posts back and be kind to one another, and (per Paul) not bully/kick anyone off the site, period. Let things cool down... no one is happy about our Lady Susan getting the shaft from the press/tabloids or any of the BGT group all over again. But we are rehashing the same thing and repeating the same things as before, and seems to me we did a lot of good going to those sites and posting emails and telling them we were going to stop reading them and we were going to go after their advertisers, etc.

Only advise is to keep the emails short and to the point, as they will not read ones that go on indefinitely on the subject. Same with Piers and Simon --short and to the point, and from all over the world. It is their pocketbooks that will hurt them the most.

Love this site, love all the fans, and thanks everyone for the videos, pictures, and site addresses so we can keep the pressure on. 23,000+ ought to make them take notice!

Posted by ChayoC on June 20, 2009

Lonnirose, About Simon I strongly believe he really has a crush on Susan. Haven't you noticed he has changed a lot ever since the audition? As the owner of the show, yes he shows that brave face but in reality what happens is that he doesn't know how to handle his own feelings. Even Sinitta, his exgirlfriend thinks the same (he fell for Susan). So let's wait and see.

Posted by sunny44 on June 20, 2009

Just to let all of our members from the USA know if ever want to try smarties you don't have to fly across the pond you can get them here in Canada. My kids love them. Similar to your M&M's.

Posted by sassyone on June 20, 2009

Yeah, ours comes in a cardboard box, and we also get M&Ms

Posted by Aeolian on June 20, 2009

Well, this is clearly going to have to be a double CD.

I couldn't narrow these down to 10, and these are just the show/film tunes:

A dream is a wish your heart makes – Cinderella As long as he needs me – Oliver Evergreen – A Star Is Born Home – The Wiz It only takes a moment – Hello, Dolly! Somewhere over the rainbow – The Wizard of Oz Summertime – Porgy and Bess The way he makes me feel - Yentl The music that makes me dance – Funny Girl This is the moment – Jekyll and Hyde Till there was you – The Music Man What I did for love – A Chorus Line

Posted by Aeolian on June 20, 2009

Arggh...I hope you can read that list -- it got all smooshed. And now for the “standards”, both old ones and new. Since I fell for you Cry me a river A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square My funny valentine I’ll be seeing you Smile Autumn leaves Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let the river run – Carly Simon (From “Working Girl.” Can you just imagine….?) Scarborough fair (Paul Simon) Both sides now (Joni Mitchell) In my life – John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Posted by aroseblush on June 20, 2009

Only 12 SONGS PER CD. If she has a Christmas CD then we will ask for the same 12 songs per CD.

Posted by aroseblush on June 20, 2009

I am working with Paul, the site administrator for a separate link for CD submissions

Posted by aroseblush on June 20, 2009

Now I must get some sleep. G'nite all. Good Night, Susan. Sleep well.

Posted by katladyd on June 20, 2009

This one is for ammo: Hang in there! We want you to stay with us! Ignore people who would drive you away, just as Susan must ignore the media.

Posted by Meggsy on June 20, 2009

By nature, I am a fairly suspicious person (should have been a detective! lol)

Looking back to the week when it all seemed to go wrong just before the finals and the media had a field day, I suspect that was when Susan’s family had discussions with Simon Cowell and laid their case before him, as to what they considered best for Susan. The way I see it is that Simon Cowell does not like to be challenged. He likes “ownership” of everything. As I read it, he now seems a little more detached from Susan, than he was in the early days, he is not speaking quite so positively as he once did.

To highlight this point, there is a young girl called Faryl Smith who appeared on BGT show last year, she has a massive and very mature voice for her age. Simon let it be known that he wanted her to win, but she didn’t. Simon Cowell offered her a record deal. This year Faryl was invited back to perform on a live BGT show and both Amanda and Piers gave her a standing ovation. Simon didn’t move, he just sat in his chair. My belief is that this was a bit of “sour grapes” on Simon’s part because her father didn’t want him to handle her music under SyCo. Her father chose Decca record label. I feel that it’s all gone wrong for Simon because Susan is in the limelight and not Diversity. How many times have I heard him say, “Let’s get the spotlight back on Diversity”. In most people’s eyes, Susan is the winner, not Diversity. Simon will be very upset about that. He doesn’t like how things have turned out.

I also think Susan’s family, like Faryl’s father, have chosen to go down a different route for the wellbeing of both Susan and Faryl. It is a known fact that Simon does have a habit of dropping performers if he finds they are not making him enough money or don’t go along with the way he wants things done.

I believe that Susan’s family are 100% behind her and became involved in negotiation because they didn’t want Susan to be taken advantage of. One of my favourite sayings is “Don’t put your eggs all in one basket”. By that, no-one should have full control over anybody. Susan’s family took the unprecedented step of engaging a Financial Manager for her, instead of using Simon Cowell’s team. Another blow to Simon I suggest, and I think it was at this point where Simon moved backwards a little.

For Simon to have a whole page spread in the Daily Mail is unheard of. In my opinion, he is on the defence now and a little worried as to the way things are going. There are now too many previous contestants speaking out against the way they were treated on BGT. Niki Evans, mentioned in the Daily Mail how she was told to cry in the middle of one of her songs to make the audience feel sorry for her. I’ve heard this before and I do believe what Niki is saying.

The only people Susan has to support her, is her family and her fans, US! And it is for us to protect her, albeit from a distance.

Posted by mdillow31 on June 20, 2009

@Teesiel good to have you back home. Thanks for taking the time to answer my message to you.

@Ammo, don't pay any attention to the bullies.

Isn't it a shame for a member or members to bullie Ammo when they say their a friend and supporter of Susan's ? That is exactly the same thing Susan has had to put up with all of her life and now a supposed fan of Susan's turns around and does it to Ammo. Shame, shame and shame again !!

Posted by mdillow31 on June 20, 2009

@Meggsy, good points. Simon didn't get it his way and I am glad Ossie is representing Susan in contract negotiations, etc. I read the article of Simon's today. Looks like he is on the defensive but he is also in the same place with American Idol. But I guess that is show biz.

Posted by ammo on June 20, 2009

Hi everyone...got up to pay a visit (to the throne)...so many good wishes here and so many emails...I am blown away...no way will I leave...too many NICE people here. I'll go finish my sleep..Night Night to you all.....Susan will be getting UP about now or is already having her Breakfast :) zzzzzzzzzz Anne-Marie English-Canadian and proud of it :)

Posted by Joly on June 20, 2009

My thoughts about what’s going on re Subo, having spent a lot of time researching everything I can find online ever since her audition—bear with me, I’ve had to put a lot of facts together to understand this:

This has been a learning curve over that time. I have observed that Susan is a person of truth, without guile. Her brother said that one manifestation of her slight disability is that she thinks everyone is good and takes them at face value. Unfortunately I bet she doesn’t any longer, and I think that shock is part of what got her.

I observed Piers gaming her all the way through the competition, egging on her immature crush on him and publicly reporting every nuance, instead of answering her with gentlemanly charm and then ignoring it as a proper person would have. He must have confused her greatly, as he would say something as if he favored her and then turn it around, all in the same sentence. There is no way she was prepared for people like this. I don’t think she could have known he was causing her to embarrass herself, until too late. While Susan was still in the Priory, Amanda Holden was here on Larry King supposedly in sympathy, but brought up laughingly that she feared that Susan had a crush on Piers.

First off, Piers is the former editor of—THE MIRROR&