I Dreamed a Dream about to hit 3X Platinum

[Don]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

I don't think we are supposed to get it. There are roughly 50 million senior citizens, U.S. and British Common Wealth combined. Those people may only buy one CD a year, if that. I think in Susan's case, they are the one's getting it. That might also explain why physical albums sales are trumping digital download sales, which is completely against the market trend, as you are dealing with a consumer who might not be as sophisticated as the younger generation when it comes MP3s and such.

[KDOUBLEU]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

I don't think we are supposed to get it. There are roughly 50 million senior citizens, U.S. and British Common Wealth combined. Those people may only buy one CD a year, if that. I think in Susan's case, they are the one's getting it. That might also explain why physical albums sales are trumping digital download sales, which is completely against the market trend, as you are dealing with a consumer who might not be as sophisticated as the younger generation when it comes MP3s and such.

OK that I can understand. Kind of like Donny Osmond winning Dancing with the Stars.

[Don]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

I don't think we are supposed to get it. There are roughly 50 million senior citizens, U.S. and British Common Wealth combined. Those people may only buy one CD a year, if that. I think in Susan's case, they are the one's getting it. That might also explain why physical albums sales are trumping digital download sales, which is completely against the market trend, as you are dealing with a consumer who might not be as sophisticated as the younger generation when it comes MP3s and such.

OK that I can understand. Kind of like Donny Osmond winning Dancing with the Stars.

Marketing execs are always trying to break into the AARP demographic as there is money to be made there, as evidenced by all the pledge funds generated by PBS every year.

[steveo777]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

But he's Steve MF Perry! Legendary singer, not some newbie.

[Don]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

But he's Steve MF Perry! Legendary singer, not some newbie.

As lethargic as Perry's solo work might tend to be, they are still intended for a demographic that is completely over saturated with mediocre offerings, while Boyle seems to be tapping into an audience that is a bit underserved by todays music industry.

[DrFU]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

I don't think we are supposed to get it. There are roughly 50 million senior citizens, U.S. and British Common Wealth combined. Those people may only buy one CD a year, if that. I think in Susan's case, they are the one's getting it. That might also explain why physical albums sales are trumping digital download sales, which is completely against the market trend, as you are dealing with a consumer who might not be as sophisticated as the younger generation when it comes MP3s and such.

OK that I can understand. Kind of like Donny Osmond winning Dancing with the Stars.

Marketing execs are always trying to break into the AARP demographic as there is money to be made there, as evidenced by all the pledge funds generated by PBS every year.

She's Cinderella in sensible shoes ...

She's learning disabled, not young, not skinny, not conventionally attractive, put her life on hold to care for ailing parents, suffered a lifetime's worth of ridicule and abuse right up to Simon's rolling eyes ... and now she's kicking ass and raking in the dough ... how can you not love this story? I may buy the damn CD just on principle.

[Don]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

I don't think we are supposed to get it. There are roughly 50 million senior citizens, U.S. and British Common Wealth combined. Those people may only buy one CD a year, if that. I think in Susan's case, they are the one's getting it. That might also explain why physical albums sales are trumping digital download sales, which is completely against the market trend, as you are dealing with a consumer who might not be as sophisticated as the younger generation when it comes MP3s and such.

OK that I can understand. Kind of like Donny Osmond winning Dancing with the Stars.

Marketing execs are always trying to break into the AARP demographic as there is money to be made there, as evidenced by all the pledge funds generated by PBS every year.

She's Cinderella in sensible shoes ...

She's learning disabled, not young, not skinny, not conventionally attractive, put her life on hold to care for ailing parents, suffered a lifetime's worth of ridicule and abuse right up to Simon's rolling eyes ... and now she's kicking ass and raking in the dough ... how can you not love this story? I may buy the damn CD just on principle.

Every woman's Journey. Don't Stop Believing Deux?

[Lula]

She's Cinderella in sensible shoes ...

She's learning disabled, not young, not skinny, not conventionally attractive, put her life on hold to care for ailing parents, suffered a lifetime's worth of ridicule and abuse right up to Simon's rolling eyes ... and now she's kicking ass and raking in the dough ... how can you not love this story? I may buy the damn CD just on principle.

right on doc!!

[DrFU]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

I don't think we are supposed to get it. There are roughly 50 million senior citizens, U.S. and British Common Wealth combined. Those people may only buy one CD a year, if that. I think in Susan's case, they are the one's getting it. That might also explain why physical albums sales are trumping digital download sales, which is completely against the market trend, as you are dealing with a consumer who might not be as sophisticated as the younger generation when it comes MP3s and such.

OK that I can understand. Kind of like Donny Osmond winning Dancing with the Stars.

Marketing execs are always trying to break into the AARP demographic as there is money to be made there, as evidenced by all the pledge funds generated by PBS every year.

She's Cinderella in sensible shoes ...

She's learning disabled, not young, not skinny, not conventionally attractive, put her life on hold to care for ailing parents, suffered a lifetime's worth of ridicule and abuse right up to Simon's rolling eyes ... and now she's kicking ass and raking in the dough ... how can you not love this story? I may buy the damn CD just on principle.

Every woman's Journey. Don't Stop Believing Deux?

'Zactly ... played out on international television. Sometimes you just gotta order the Velvetta instead of the Brie.

[Don]

We have acknowledged Arnel's life trials that he went through in his younger days. In Boyle's case, her whole existence seems to have been just one long hardship until that very moment when she opened up her mouth for the first time on X-Factor.

[KDOUBLEU]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

I don't think we are supposed to get it. There are roughly 50 million senior citizens, U.S. and British Common Wealth combined. Those people may only buy one CD a year, if that. I think in Susan's case, they are the one's getting it. That might also explain why physical albums sales are trumping digital download sales, which is completely against the market trend, as you are dealing with a consumer who might not be as sophisticated as the younger generation when it comes MP3s and such.

OK that I can understand. Kind of like Donny Osmond winning Dancing with the Stars.

Marketing execs are always trying to break into the AARP demographic as there is money to be made there, as evidenced by all the pledge funds generated by PBS every year.

She's Cinderella in sensible shoes ...

She's learning disabled, not young, not skinny, not conventionally attractive, put her life on hold to care for ailing parents, suffered a lifetime's worth of ridicule and abuse right up to Simon's rolling eyes ... and now she's kicking ass and raking in the dough ... how can you not love this story? I may buy the damn CD just on principle.

OK OK Cinderella story.. I guess its nice that the old people finally have someone new to listen to.

[WalkInMyShoes]

OK OK Cinderella story.. I guess its nice that the old people finally have someone new to listen to.

Oh God, I got the CD for Christmas but haven't listened to it yet. BTW, what's an MP3?

(LOL)

[Jana]

We have acknowledged Arnel's life trials that he went through in his younger days. In Boyle's case, her whole existence seems to have been just one long hardship until that very moment when she opened up her mouth for the first time on X-Factor.

I don't know. It's a double-edged sword. Many highs but many emotional lows for her b/c she can't handle the strain too much and seems to have a lot of meltdowns. I think her happiest times were with her mom and dad, and they're gone, especially her mom, who believed in her. They were her anchor and happiness. Well, and her cat she loves. but I'm so happy that she is feeling so much love from the public over this CD. Eventually, in several years, it will all die down and she will live a nice comfortable life and sing here or there when she feels like it and have a lot of respect and affection from the people in her hometown.

[Don]

We have acknowledged Arnel's life trials that he went through in his younger days. In Boyle's case, her whole existence seems to have been just one long hardship until that very moment when she opened up her mouth for the first time on X-Factor.

I don't know. It's a double-edged sword. Many highs but many emotional lows for her b/c she can't handle the strain too much and seems to have a lot of meltdowns. I think her happiest times were with her mom and dad, and they're gone, especially her mom, who believed in her. They were her anchor and happiness. Well, and her cat she loves. but I'm so happy that she is feeling so much love from the public over this CD. Eventually, in several years, it will all die down and she will live a nice comfortable life and sing here or there when she feels like it and have a lot of respect and affection from the people in her hometown.

No doubt. She went from one extreme to the other with no buffer zone to soften the impact, hence her little breakdown. I think one reason Simon was pretty gracious with her contract was because he didn't want to be seen as taking advantage of a emotionally fragile and slightly mentally challenged person.

[steveo777]

OK OK Cinderella story.. I guess its nice that the old people finally have someone new to listen to.

Oh God, I got the CD for Christmas but haven't listened to it yet. BTW, what's an MP3?

(LOL)

Well, I guess you're not ready for MP4's then. One must walk before they run.

[WalkInMyShoes]

OK OK Cinderella story.. I guess its nice that the old people finally have someone new to listen to.

Oh God, I got the CD for Christmas but haven't listened to it yet. BTW, what's an MP3?

(LOL)

Well, I guess you're not ready for MP4's then. One must walk before they run.

Whoa! Once I get on those orthopedic shoes and grab that walker, I can move at least 0.5 mph. MP4??? I just got rid of my 8 track tapes and I still listen to AM stations on my transitor radio.

[steveo777]

OK OK Cinderella story.. I guess its nice that the old people finally have someone new to listen to.

Oh God, I got the CD for Christmas but haven't listened to it yet. BTW, what's an MP3?

(LOL)

Well, I guess you're not ready for MP4's then. One must walk before they run.

Whoa! Once I get on those orthopedic shoes and grab that walker, I can move at least 0.5 mph. MP4??? I just got rid of my 8 track tapes and I still listen to AM stations on my transitor radio.

Hey, at least they have AM stereo stations now...can't wait for quad.

[S2M]

Just seeing this. A covers Cd no less!

Sheeple - that's all I have to say.



Couple of word for you Susan, 'You recorded a Nightmare'

[X factor]

Just seeing this. A covers Cd no less!

Sheeple - that's all I have to say.



Couple of word for you Susan, 'You recorded a Nightmare'

Stockton, you beat me too it! This just reeks, especially when there are deserving artists out there barely selling any units at all. The music industry is at an all time low!

[Jana]

Just seeing this. A covers Cd no less!

Sheeple - that's all I have to say.



Couple of word for you Susan, 'You recorded a Nightmare'

Stockton, you beat me too it! This just reeks, especially when there are deserving artists out there barely selling any units at all. The music industry is at an all time low!

It's better than a Britney Spears computerized, auto-tune CD, no real recognizable voice, hitting multi-platinum. At least, the lady has a stunning voice, and beautifully delivers her songs, even if they are covers. I don't own the CD b/c some of the songs aren't my style, but there's an audience out there for her.

[S2M]

a couple of things, and i'm sure the resident vocals experts will back me on this:

There are people with great raw vocal talent that don't know HOW to sing.

A great voice is only the first part. and two separate issues. Myself, I have a horrible, shit-ass, ear-splitting voice. but you know what? I know how to sing. I sing along to music all the time in my car and I can match the pitch(I'm guessing this is what I'm doing) almost 100% of the time. I don't know how I do it, but I do.

Susan has a great voice, knows how to sing....but sings lame-ass songs.....same with Mariah Carey, Whitney....and most of the so-called divas....disposable music that will hold no legacy other than units sold....

Any and every graduate from Ai will become a footnote on my epic ass!

[Don]

Just seeing this. A covers Cd no less!

Sheeple - that's all I have to say.



Couple of word for you Susan, 'You recorded a Nightmare'

Stockton, you beat me too it! This just reeks, especially when there are deserving artists out there barely selling any units at all. The music industry is at an all time low!

The people buying this probably have a vastly different opinion of who is a deserving act. Which melodic rock artist is losing a sale because someone is buying a SuBo CD?

[Jana]

a couple of things, and i'm sure the resident vocals experts will back me on this:

There are people with great raw vocal talent that don't know HOW to sing.

A great voice is only the first part. and two separate issues. Myself, I have a horrible, shit-ass, ear-splitting voice. but you know what? I know how to sing. I sing along to music all the time in my car and I can match the pitch(I'm guessing this is what I'm doing) almost 100% of the time. I don't know how I do it, but I do.

Susan has a great voice, knows how to sing....but sings lame-ass songs.....same with Mariah Carey, Whitney....and most of the so-called divas....disposable music that will hold no legacy other than units sold....

Any and every graduate from Ai will become a footnote on my epic ass!

Whitney Houston - disposable music to your ear. Many of her songs hold a musical legacy that will be heard for generations and generations. My mom would say Boyle's CD is beautiful and metal rock is noise. There's different types of music for everybody, let's be objective.

[Jana]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

But he's Steve MF Perry! Legendary singer, not some newbie.

As lethargic as Perry's solo work might tend to be, they are still intended for a demographic that is completely over saturated with mediocre offerings, while Boyle seems to be tapping into an audience that is a bit underserved by todays music industry.

I just saw on a late nite show repeat that Tony Bennett got a great record deal again with Sony or somebody, whomever he has been with, and he said he is so appreciative after all these years to still have that kind of faith by the music industry.

[Don]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

But he's Steve MF Perry! Legendary singer, not some newbie.

As lethargic as Perry's solo work might tend to be, they are still intended for a demographic that is completely over saturated with mediocre offerings, while Boyle seems to be tapping into an audience that is a bit underserved by todays music industry.

I just saw on a late nite show repeat that Tony Bennett got a great record deal again with Sony or somebody, whomever he has been with, and he said he is so appreciative after all these years to still have that kind of faith by the music industry.

It's a silent fanbase who speak with their dollars instead of their mouth.

An 80 year old Andy Williams did a sold out tour of the UK and Japan that netted him around 18 million dollars. These same markets are embracing Boyle also.

[Babyblue]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

I don't think we are supposed to get it. There are roughly 50 million senior citizens, U.S. and British Common Wealth combined. Those people may only buy one CD a year, if that. I think in Susan's case, they are the one's getting it. That might also explain why physical albums sales are trumping digital download sales, which is completely against the market trend, as you are dealing with a consumer who might not be as sophisticated as the younger generation when it comes MP3s and such.

OK that I can understand. Kind of like Donny Osmond winning Dancing with the Stars.

I love Donny, and i voted for him every week.He was great in my book.

As for Susan, great for her she is a wonderful singer.I am going to buy her cd this year.

[Arkansas]

Come on! The songs not that good. And Ive heard alot bettter singers. I dont get it.. And people dont think Perry can still pull it off?? Give me a break!!

I don't think we are supposed to get it. There are roughly 50 million senior citizens, U.S. and British Common Wealth combined. Those people may only buy one CD a year, if that. I think in Susan's case, they are the one's getting it. That might also explain why physical albums sales are trumping digital download sales, which is completely against the market trend, as you are dealing with a consumer who might not be as sophisticated as the younger generation when it comes MP3s and such.

OK that I can understand. Kind of like Donny Osmond winning Dancing with the Stars.

Marketing execs are always trying to break into the AARP demographic as there is money to be made there, as evidenced by all the pledge funds generated by PBS every year.

She's Cinderella in sensible shoes ...

She's learning disabled, not young, not skinny, not conventionally attractive, put her life on hold to care for ailing parents, suffered a lifetime's worth of ridicule and abuse right up to Simon's rolling eyes ... and now she's kicking ass and raking in the dough ... how can you not love this story? I may buy the damn CD just on principle.

Not to mention that it's a a pretty darned good album. Don't know what's been pro-tooled, etc, but the songs are good, and she sounds great.


later~

[Babyblue]

OK OK Cinderella story.. I guess its nice that the old people finally have someone new to listen to.

Oh God, I got the CD for Christmas but haven't listened to it yet. BTW, what's an MP3?

(LOL)

Well, I guess you're not ready for MP4's then. One must walk before they run.

Whoa! Once I get on those orthopedic shoes and grab that walker, I can move at least 0.5 mph. MP4??? I just got rid of my 8 track tapes and I still listen to AM stations on my transitor radio.

OMG!!!! That is to funny.

[Saint John]

how can you not love this story?

Because she's fucking hideous.

[steveo777]

how can you not love this story?

Because she's fucking hideous.

Ok, smart ass. Get your ass up in front of Simon Cowell and prove that you're not! Then go on to sell 6 million records. Until you can do that you might consider STFU.