I don't know how much is manufactured on these reality talent shows. I don't watch America's Got Talent, but I happened to see this video on Yahoo News. It's sort of the American version of the Susan Boyle phenomenon, and that's what I mean by how much of this is manufactured. You would think that everyone learned the lesson with Susan about judging a book by it's cover during the British version. You don't have to be the stereotype picture of celebrity to be talented.
Of course, I was moved to tears watching this guy. I do love a good "underdog" success story. Mr. Skinner has a great voice and he really can play that guitar. But, what really does it for me, is seeing that there are people in this world who are sincere, humble and grateful. It just touches me. And that is the part that I hope isn't manufactured.
A video of Susan Boyle, the shy, rather unassuming woman who knocked the socks off of the audience on Britain's Got Talent is shown in a new video. Well actually, it is an old video! This performance of The Way We Were was unearthed by someone who was in attendance the night this was filmed.
Now the technology is obviously not today's standards, but this video gives you an idea of the singer when she was 22 years old. I think she is charming, but she will have her work cut out for her since so many cute kids have now emerged in the competition.
Wow! Susan Boyle has some competition in this little guy from Wales. Again, YouTube has disabled the embed so click below to activate the video. It should definitely be a good show (Britian's Got Talent) to follow.
It's been a crappy day. Why wouldn't it...it's April 15th! I'd like to say that I have teabags stapled to my forehead, but I was too busy to get in on any of the action.
So what does one do to feel better? You peruse the Web for a feel good moment, and a feel good moment I found! Watch this video. Unfortunately YouTube has disabled the embed so I have to provide it as a link.
Lovely Susan brought down the house! I couldn't help but tear up a little. What a sweetheart she is!
I do have to ask...what's up with Simon's terminology for a woman --girlie! Is that acceptable in Britian? I remember back in the day when the Brits referred to women as "birds." Anyway I doubt if he will call her girlie now! And, while I am thinking about it, I'd like to slap the eye rollers upside their heads. Just saying.
I am not going to lie...Aretha's hat stole the show at the Presidential Inauguration.
I think it is safe to say that there are few who can pull this fashion look off, but Aretha, she's the woman.
I frankly found this hat to be quite lovely on her, all gift wrapped and jewel-studded with Swarovski crystals. The hat was designed, produced and sold to Ms. Franklin for a modest $179. by Mr. Song Millinery, a family-owned business in Detroit.
This hat is now flying off the shelves, so in addition to being lovely, Ms. Franklin has also managed to stimulate the headwear industry! Thank God it wasn't Mimosa Yellow, you know the hopey-dopey color for 2009!
I R-E-S-P-E-C-T you for that! (Now didn't you know that was coming?).
If someone had told me years ago that I would love this music, I would have laughed. But alas, tastes mature! Turn it up loud and get inspired. Sarai Qui -- There You'll Be!
Since I have given up my ravaging consumerism habits and made the decision to simplify, there is one habit I have yet to break. I still collect books and CDs. I just can't seem to break that one desire to collect more of these delectable items. I look at it this way though, all of my books and CDs have become the art in my home as well, and I always have something to do when I get bored.
So having admitted to my obsession, I must also admit that I make periodic visits to Amazon.com to add either to my wish list or my shopping cart in order to keep my collection thriving. Currently I am in classic rock mode, trying to replace the old albums I had as a kid with CDs so I can have all of my favorite songs and bands at my fingertips when I get the urge to listen.
Last night, while perusing Amazon, I found some tasty tidbits that took me back, way back to my early teens. I found songs that actually pre-date what I call the classic rock days. I did a cross search on YouTube to see what I could find. I just love to peek at the bands I listened to in their heyday. It makes me laugh as I recall many memories from those times and look at what we perceived as being very cool.
Here are a couple of samplings I found that conjured up memories of when I first moved to Hawaii as a very young teenager. These songs were HUGE on the charts as I began my new lifestyle, having moved to the islands from Quantico, Virginia. Things would never be the same again!
Pushin Too Hard by the Seeds - Looks like this performance was on the set of a show called the Mother-n-Laws with Eve Arden and Kay Ballard. (I think that is the correct show). Funny, I had completely forgotten about this sitcom. I laughed pretty hard at the chick doing her go-go dance throughout the song. Very big song in Hawaii at the time!
The Electric Prunes (you have to love that name) with I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night. Not the best quality. We didn't have the technology back in the day. Absolutely loved the song though!
Count Five with Psychotic Reaction! This was always played at school dances. One of those songs you could really speed up your feet on the dance floor to and then take a little break during the calmer parts of the song!
The Strawberry Alarm Clock...LOL. Great band name and a very popular song!
Okay, bare with me for just one more. We Ain't Got Nothing Yet by the Blue Magoos. Very cool!
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