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moonbeam
since 2005-12-24
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You know what I'm sick of these candyfloss throated girls, these Catherines and Faryls who blow out their chests, and burble great bubblegum Ave Maria's looking like it's no effort and they're doing it just for you, and not for the other five hundred seventy somethings in the audience. What happened to the Tina Turner clones? Let's have one of these pitch perfect Misses go wrong: swap the teasing organza for leather and zips, a Goth cut and black gloss, steel through every loose bit of flesh, and a fist knotted in her girlfriend's hair. And on stage she'll square up, like a bull terrier, to an audience deliciously cowed by the whisky and bad angels in her voicebox. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1160664/Schoolgirl-opera-star-Faryl-set-fair-No-1-turning-Simon-Cowell.html |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
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Well, I learned a new word at least...burble. Have gone through my entire misguided life without using that one  This is the type of free verse I enjoy. cleverly written, easy to read and understand, painting good imagery in the mind. Not sure I understand the point of it unless you are knocking a "one in a million" talented singer because she is a 13 year old, clean-cut schoolgirl instead of a Cindy Lauper type with pink hair, tattoos and piercings. I haven't heard her but, apparently, she must have something special for all of the reviews and advance sales committed. Take two episodes of the Osbournes and call me in the morning  Besides, anyone who gives Simon the finger can't be all bad...  |
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SEA 
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since 2000-01-18
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yep. You don't need to look like a freak(saying that with the fact that I personally have 20 tattoos) or someone that lives hard, to sing good....or in her case, sing amazing...I would much rather see a clean non slut be a role model for girls. |
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Balladeer
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You have 20 tattoos, SEA????  |
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SEA
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since 2000-01-18
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yes, and only one is a cover up |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
She does Michael, and I am getting another one next week trying to catch up to her, which I won't. I am up to 7 Susan. There are tons of singers with "grit" out there, and I don't begrudge anyone who works hard and can sign a contract worth that much, she deserved it. I personally love Josh Stone, Pink, Amy Winehouse, Sugarland, and many more that are not "Barbie clones." Then again, I actually danced in a cage (after work) at Oil Can Harry's in Vancouver when Ike and Tina played there Oh man, I really AM old! Boy I could write a book about those two!Loved the "Take two Osbournes and call me in the morning!" Admit it, now that was darn funny! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
That explains the saran wrap! |
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SEA
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since 2000-01-18
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7?! RIGHT ON!! I bet you catch up in no time and? You should write a book!! |
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moonbeam
since 2005-12-24
Posts 2356 |
Mike ty - it was a bit of a fun rant poem with maybe a small grain of truth, or is it cynicism? Anyway you're biassed. You're one of the 70 somethings in the audience, yes? SEA - don't panic. It was sort of tongue in cheek, although as I said above I think there are some worrying trends in the industry. The Cowells and record labels seem mysteriously always to support the good singers who also just happen to be attractive, I wonder how many plain girls there are out there who are as good or better. |
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SEA
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since 2000-01-18
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no panic... I get your point, I just get sick of seeing these "edgy" kids...I mean, how can you be edgy and a kid for goodness sake?! LOL But yes, I agree. The sad part is? If they are plain to start out, they will pressure those poor kids and make them be cookie cutter commercial, marketable...individuality buh bye. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
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moonbeam
since 2005-12-24
Posts 2356 |
Miss K  merci |
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Grinch Member Elite
since 2005-12-31
Posts 2929Whoville |
Here you go Moon - right up your street. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubWDY5ek4H8&feature=related |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Oh dear SEA LOL And Sharon, you might have to hurry ARCTIC WIND |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I can understand what you're saying, moonbeam. There is a ton of talent out there that will never have a shot based on their appearance. That's the world we live in...and it is the world. Case in point...the Chinese singer at the Olympic opening whose voice was dubbed in for a prettier girl because they did not consider her pretty enough to let her sing her own song. We live in a shallow universe.... SEA...20 tattoos...Sharon...pole dancer..what an informative thread!!! |
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Bob K Member Elite
since 2007-11-03
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Meatloaf. Mama Cass. Maybe even Edith Piaf, if you're prejudiced in favor of frequent bathing. I don't know that the society is so much insistent on beauty, since we have so many different standards for what it actually is (beyond symmetry, of course) as we are twitchy about exposing ourselves to bullies and sadists. Simon Cowell, at least to my mind, would qualify for being at least very cruel. Mostly I think folks are pretty much willing to let you be if you make an attempt to look well put together and decently groomed. I also understand I'm in an very small minority about this. |
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Balladeer
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I lost all respect for Cowell as of last week's American Idol. Actually, I had always supported his "tell it like it is" philosophy but now he is nothing more than a jerk. One of the contestants, the 16 year old, gave the performance of her life which had the entire place on it's feet and Simon was scribbling crayon on Paula's face, taking away from what was probably the proudest moment in the young girl's life, all for the sake of a cheap laugh. Had I been the girl, or the girl's father, i would have slapped his face. The man has no class at all. |
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Dark Star Member
since 2008-02-20
Posts 392Lost in your eyes |
speaking about Paula, have you seen her after and before the show, her condition makes her so loopy, i don't get it, sleep!!!!!!!!! LANA |
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moonbeam
since 2005-12-24
Posts 2356 |
Well I don't mind admitting when I'm wrong and I was sooooooooo wrong here. This is completely, omg omg, UNBELIEVABLE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk http://blog.wired.com/business/2009/04/susan-boyle-nev.html If there was ever an example of why we shouldn't stereotype, this is it. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And Moonbeam? Catch this one.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI2DxkrgpgQ |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Two Words Susan Boyle Simon knew the minute she opened her mouth that he was going to make a fortune from her...40 million listeners on youtube and rising! |
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moonbeam
since 2005-12-24
Posts 2356 |
Sharon, that's more than two words "Simon knew the minute she opened her mouth that he was going to make a fortune from her" Is that a bad thing? |
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