Thought she was very good last night, I just hope her song choices aren't too predictable as she progresses in the competition.
The Sam Bailey Appreciation Thread
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Originally Posted by Hassaan13:
“I look forward to seeing how she performs at the arena tonight.”
“I look forward to seeing how she performs at the arena tonight.”
I was looking forward to her performance as well - but it wasn't on was it? I've just seen it online - great I thought.
This week we had Shelley, who is a similar singer but not as good IMO. However, she may be a better bet to continue as she has a better (?) story.
Can't believe how quiet it is in here!
Just popped in for the first time to heap some praise on Sam.
That performance of New York, New York was brilliant and quite the highlight of a lacklustre series so far (Sam's performances aside).
Seriously, that was the equal of any of Judy Garland's live performances and she used to knock them dead with that song. Really stunningly good...
Just popped in for the first time to heap some praise on Sam.
That performance of New York, New York was brilliant and quite the highlight of a lacklustre series so far (Sam's performances aside).
Seriously, that was the equal of any of Judy Garland's live performances and she used to knock them dead with that song. Really stunningly good...
It's a good thing that people are voting for Sam (she has always been my favourite) rather than just spending their time posting on here about her.
Just popped in from Leona Lewis A/T to say Well Done Sam! Superb result amazin tonight ! well Done !
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Congratulations Sam. We'll deserved. And I love your version of skyscraper. Happy Xmas. Simon.
Congratulations Sam. We'll deserved. And I love your version of skyscraper. Happy Xmas. Simon.
I didn't know this Appreciation Thread existed. Congratulations to Sam and may the odd be ever in her favour or something. Hopefully Syco doesn't blow it with her.
I've loved Sam from the time I first heard her, and wondered whether to bother watching the whole series as I thought she would win.
The only song I don't like from her is the single - such a shame it is number 1.
The only song I don't like from her is the single - such a shame it is number 1.
I'm not a fan of Sam. However, I would like to congratulate Sam (and her fans) on her win and hope she has a great future. Well done!
Thought she was brilliant. excited to see what she does next. Love the winners single. Not felt behind any act before the way i have been with SAM. Love Sharon too.
Wow, just noticed this thread. How come Sam Bailey's thread never got as many comments compared to the others? I'm not really sure how to interpret that.
I have a gut feeling Sam is going to become one of those winners who seems genuinely popular but nobody buys her music once it's released.
Stephen Mulhern made a good point about this though. Who is Sam Bailey's target audience?
I have a gut feeling Sam is going to become one of those winners who seems genuinely popular but nobody buys her music once it's released.
Stephen Mulhern made a good point about this though. Who is Sam Bailey's target audience?
No idea whether this comment will ever get read, so low is the interest in Sam on here, but here goes. Whatever Sam's target audience is, it's clearly not the majority demographic posting on DS. I would guess middle aged folk who like good songs well sung, and aren't interested in what's fashionable. (That would be me) Possibly the Buble/Josh Groban audience, or people who like West End musicals. (And I am not suggesting the WE is Sam's future, I have no idea whether she can act, for a start, and if she wanted to go that way, I guess she'd have tried it already)
I can't think offhand of a similar aged female to Sam who falls in that category, (other than existing WE singers) most are either older, or current commercially successful singers who became stars when they were young, and have now been around for a few years, so maybe there is a gap?
Material is often mentioned in connection with Sam - while looking on Youtube I found recordings she has made for a team of songwriters based in London, it seems she was their main demo singer, if not recently then a few years back. There are two original songs of theirs on Youtube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7rEKehiLqk and if you then go to the songwriters own website, samples of about 8 others, all unreleased. It would seem therefore that Sam does have access to original material, if Syco and these folks do a deal, or later if Syco do the usual and drop Sam after 1 album. If they do use any of their songs, it may explain why she is releasing an album so much earlier than recent winners, because she has original songs immediately available rather than the more depressing idea that they just give her a covers album. I will be interested to see what's on the album when it comes out.
One of the songwriters posted on the Youtube thread that she was his favourite singer to write for, but he didn't have any 'clout' in the music industry to get her a record contract as she didn't fit the preferred image. The X Factor publicity may not make her a second Leona, and definitely not an Adele/Gaga/Beyoncé etc, but it should give her the chance to sell a few hundred thousand albums and fill theatres, not arenas, in concert. Given the age of her children, she probably would be more than happy with that level of success.
I can't think offhand of a similar aged female to Sam who falls in that category, (other than existing WE singers) most are either older, or current commercially successful singers who became stars when they were young, and have now been around for a few years, so maybe there is a gap?
Material is often mentioned in connection with Sam - while looking on Youtube I found recordings she has made for a team of songwriters based in London, it seems she was their main demo singer, if not recently then a few years back. There are two original songs of theirs on Youtube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7rEKehiLqk and if you then go to the songwriters own website, samples of about 8 others, all unreleased. It would seem therefore that Sam does have access to original material, if Syco and these folks do a deal, or later if Syco do the usual and drop Sam after 1 album. If they do use any of their songs, it may explain why she is releasing an album so much earlier than recent winners, because she has original songs immediately available rather than the more depressing idea that they just give her a covers album. I will be interested to see what's on the album when it comes out.
One of the songwriters posted on the Youtube thread that she was his favourite singer to write for, but he didn't have any 'clout' in the music industry to get her a record contract as she didn't fit the preferred image. The X Factor publicity may not make her a second Leona, and definitely not an Adele/Gaga/Beyoncé etc, but it should give her the chance to sell a few hundred thousand albums and fill theatres, not arenas, in concert. Given the age of her children, she probably would be more than happy with that level of success.
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