I copied the review of Paul Potts below my comments off line. A friend also sent me a You Tube link of Susan Doyle which I have watched/listened to many times.

I was raised on Paul's kind of music, and tears came to my eyes when I first heard Paul Potts sing. And it still happens. It has to do with --- I guess you would call it soul, rather than technical mastery.

Only a few greats can make me cry with their music. Dick Cash was one. He died in 1988 with ALS. My sister Marta can make me cry with her singing. Over 50 years ago Dick's sister, Rita Cash, could raise the hair on the back of my neck with her singing.

Although I am not a fan of American Idyll, I applaud them for bringing to light great talent --- Susan Doyle --- Paul Potts --- that would otherwise never be heard.

The humble Farmer

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I first heard of Paul Potts when I was given a You Tube link. I am completely unfamiliar with this type of music. I thought I was losing my mind when chills danced up my spine and tears came to my eyes as he sang.

It was only after reading online that I realized Paul's voice has the same effect on many people. The CD came today...I have no idea what he is saying, who else has sang the most of the songs....I just know is voice is breathtakingly beautiful. I am amazed that I bought anything having to do with opera...and that I did is a testament to Paul. And in response to something he said in one of his videos...

Yes, Paul, you are someone. Someone magnificent!

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