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Posted on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 05:15 PM
I'd watch Mary from Dublin over Susan Boyle any day
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The "next Susan Boyle", how many times have you heard that? This week the British press was full of that with regards to Mary Byrne from Dublin, a 50-year-old supermarket check-out clerk whose audition for Simon Cowell & friends was scheduled for tonight.
Well, I just watched Mary's audition for the British X-Factor and the truth is I'd rather watch and listen to Mary {photograph} over Susan Boyle any day. Is she a better singer? I don't know, but based on this one 3 minute song Mary is a much better performer than Susan Boyle.
Maybe this will irk or even anger a few of you, but I find it very hard to watch Susan Boyle. Can she sing? Sure, but to me there's always something missing from her performances. I find it even more glaring when I watch her. I couldn't tell you what it is exactly, but I just don't enjoy watching Susan Boyle perform.
For that reason I think Mary has a right to feel aggrieved any time someone calls her the "next Susan Boyle." The contest has a long way to run and maybe it won't work out for Mary as it has for Susan Boyle - no riches, no fame, no tabloid pressures - but regardless Mary has the right to think the world of herself right now.
For a woman of that age, from a working class background and who admits to having a "low self esteem" to put on the show she did tonight was amazing. I hope she goes on to great success on the X-Factor, but whether she wins or not becomes rich and famous or not doesn't matter to me. As far as I'm concerned Susan Boyle should be so lucky.
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Posted by Sparklet on Sep 11, 2010, 11:46 AM EDT
There's room for both of them. Susan Boyle's emotional difficulties are renowned, so good luck to her. Mary is great and I love watching her, but it's not fair to compare them. Or necessary.
Posted by LoriMB1 on Sep 08, 2010, 02:30 AM EDT
A fan saw Susan arrive today 9/7/10 at LAX. I have a ticket to see her perform tomorrow on America's Got Talent, but I think her performance will be aired next week. Does anyone know?? Either way I'm so excited to be there!!!
Posted by flamefromlake on Sep 05, 2010, 11:23 AM EDT
Thanks, dianechu. Wow! What a huge event! I can only wish I were one of the lucky thousands who have tickets to see Susan's 9/16 Glasgow performance. But I'm sure there'll be videos to enjoy...Excited & anxious to hear Susan sing on AGT Wednesday. She's an awesome & very much loved lady.
Posted by dianechu on Sep 05, 2010, 12:42 AM EDT
Sorry about the repetition. Thought something happened to it when it didn't appear.
Posted by dianechu on Sep 05, 2010, 12:30 AM EDT
Flamefromlake, Susan will be performing on September 16 in Glasgow for the pope. There will be 100000 people there and it will broadcasted to a billion listeners
Posted by dianechu on Sep 05, 2010, 12:26 AM EDT
flamefromlake, She will be performing for the pope in Glasgow for 100000 people broadcasted to 1 billion listeners.
Posted by dianechu on Sep 05, 2010, 12:08 AM EDT
Flamefromlake, Susan will performing at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow. She will be singing for the pope. She will be performing IDAD, How Great Thou Art and an unknown song. I understand that 100000 people will be there and it will be broadcasted to a billion listeners.
Posted by flamefromlake on Sep 04, 2010, 10:16 PM EDT
dianechu -- Could you tell me where Susan will be performing on the 16th?
Posted by dianechu on Sep 04, 2010, 01:17 AM EDT
Both Sept. 8th and the 16th are going to be great days!! Susan will be performing. Yes!!!
Posted by LoriMB1 on Sep 04, 2010, 12:14 AM EDT
Susan will be singing on America's Got Talent this Wednesday, Sept. 8th...Yeah!!!
Posted by JoJoSheehan on Sep 03, 2010, 09:12 PM EDT
Bless you Mary you were fabulous! You have a beautiful voice and you look fantastic. Fair play to you girl I really hope you do well you deserve it
Posted by javajak on Sep 03, 2010, 07:28 PM EDT
To each his own.
Posted by Conjoly on Sep 03, 2010, 07:09 PM EDT
Susan Boyle was more of a surprise, but Mary's better I think.
Posted by LoriMB1 on Sep 02, 2010, 11:53 PM EDT
My heart belongs to Susan Boyle. I love her and her beautiful voice, which can give me chills and can make me cry. As to Mary, I loved her song choice and her singing gave me chills. I would like to hear more from her, and I wish her all the best as she seems very nice. And back to Susan, I'm anxiously waiting for her new CD!!!
Posted by flamefromlake on Sep 02, 2010, 08:11 PM EDT
This woman, Mary, is probably a very nice person and is an average singer. She was very flustered at the end, blowing her bangs off her face and just about got thru the ordeal (for her) it was obvious. She brought quite a cheering section with her. Susan Boyle did none of this and sang with great poise and extraordinary vocal range and magical beauty of voice. She conquered judges, audience and the world. She cannot be compared to by anyone.
Posted by dublingausafan on Sep 01, 2010, 09:26 PM EDT
very sweet lady - nice voice -- but susan boyle has got the magic that has charmed so many of us and susan does sing from her heart and does draw her audience in- so take nothing from her- jw
Posted by dianechu on Aug 31, 2010, 10:53 PM EDT
Actually Susan Boyle has a more polished and beatifully poised prescence on stage. It exudes confidence,and the sound comes directly from her center. Its essence is angelic and stunning. Just watch the duet with Elaine Paige. It says it all!
Posted by gcwfromcanada on Aug 31, 2010, 02:58 AM EDT
I rarely watch these kinds of shows after 15 years in radio but I cannot remember the last time I actually got chills listening to a performer. Mary Byrne is not the next Susan Boyle - she is herself, a truly gifted performer who has at last, found her voice! Fantastic Mary! Best of luck to you on the show!
Posted by irishgold on Aug 30, 2010, 10:27 PM EDT
WOW go for it Mary
looking forward to see more of that great voice
Posted by jenjen123 on Aug 30, 2010, 05:40 PM EDT
Mary is very good, but she is no Susan Boyle. I wonder when the media will stop using the next Susan Boyle phase. There is only one Susan Boyle. I know there are many talented singers in the UK, but there is something really special about Susan Boyle. I don't know what it is, I just can not stop listening to her music. Other contestants who are being compared to Susan are very talented and they are unique in their own way. Best of luck to all of them.
Posted by vickila12 on Aug 30, 2010, 04:14 PM EDT
Lovely and exciting....it is VERY difficult to do that song and many of the fabulous Tom Joneses songs...she did a great job...go girl!!!
Posted by javajak on Aug 30, 2010, 01:17 PM EDT
busterbrown, Your remark to dianechu is classic "the pot calling the kettle black". You're the one who is creepy. You're a stalker.
Posted by dianechu on Aug 30, 2010, 11:35 AM EDT
busterbrown,
Get a double edged sword to fight the green-eyed monster. I'm rooting for you.
Posted by dianechu on Aug 30, 2010, 11:32 AM EDT
Busterbrown,
I think you are obsessed with Susan Boyle. This kind of obsession has to do with the green eyed monster. I suggest you stop trolling and develop the skill so jealousy won't run your life.
Posted by busterbrown on Aug 30, 2010, 11:13 AM EDT
The whole world is NOT at SuBos feet dianechu. You are really creepy.
Posted by dianechu on Aug 30, 2010, 10:53 AM EDT
The Yanke, Susan Boyle doesn't have to be lucky because she has talent and also the whole world is at her feet and for good reason.
Posted by jan281939 on Aug 30, 2010, 10:48 AM EDT
I think Mary is one the best i have heard in a long time she is better than some of the singers of today
Posted by dianechu on Aug 30, 2010, 10:17 AM EDT
Susan is the one who moves people because of her gentle humble nature, beautiful voice, honest and lovely heart, and incredible story. Busterbrown, the reason people go to support her is because they love her. Has nothing to do with money. That's your cynical and creepy interpretation.
Posted by Beppenel on Aug 30, 2010, 09:33 AM EDT
What i think? Wat ik denk doet er eigenlijk niet toe.
Maar voor mij is er maar 1 Susan Boyle en net als bij ons in Nederland zoekt 'Holland got talent'en pop stars' en 'my name is'een nieuwe Susan Boyle.
Maar ik denk dat dat jaaaaaren gaat duren.
Maar voor iedereen die mee doet aan deze talentejachten wens ik iedereen veel sucses.
Greetings from one of the biggest Susan Boyle fans in The Netherlands xxx
Posted by Searlit on Aug 30, 2010, 09:05 AM EDT
Great voice Mary has and she sings with much feeling. Applause, applause. I like Susan Boyle, too. They sound quite different, though.
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