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Old 22-12-2007, 15:39
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thats your opinion.its not fact.unless your in posession of a crystal ball...
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Old 22-12-2007, 15:48
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If he DOES last longer than 12 months in the limelight, I suppose he will be the most successful Scot to win a talent show in recent memory? I hope he gets that accolade, personally.
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Old 22-12-2007, 16:59
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He's a crap singer if you want swing then we have Buble already.

Leon = David Sneddon

I give it a year before he's dumped but he wont be any good anyways.

It really was a useless choice of winner and basically just for sympathy is the only reason he won.

I expect him to release his album on mothers day and withh little success be dumped by the record company within the year
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Old 22-12-2007, 17:18
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Rhydians contract is more flexible than Leons, which will permit him not only to have two tour single not x factor and albums. USA exposure too. He is already known around theworld and his fan base is growing and growning.

His connections to the world of his genre are cemented and will last a lot longer than Leon.

Leon does not have the cache of Shayne and therefore will not lalst long.
I agree. However, some people are refering to the music industry. I think Rhydian will last longer in the music business. However, the entertainment business as a whole I think Leon will continue a TV career, in Scotland. Rhydian's career will also continue in show business. Except it will probably be international.
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Old 23-12-2007, 01:08
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Rhydians contract is more flexible than Leons, which will permit him not only to have two tour single not x factor and albums. USA exposure too. He is already known around theworld and his fan base is growing and growning.

His connections to the world of his genre are cemented and will last a lot longer than Leon.

Leon does not have the cache of Shayne and therefore will not lalst long.
You are under-estimating Leon's fan base. To beat someone like Rhydian, who was the hot favourite from the start, was an absolutely incredible achievement. The X Factor production team said that Leon's homecoming (shown in the final) had the largest crowd ever from all four series of X Factor. When he returned to Scotland after his win, hundres of fans camped out over night to make sure they got a wristband to meet him. In my opinion, he has a better voice than Will Young and Shayne Ward and, hopefully, will do as well as them.
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Old 23-12-2007, 01:14
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He's a crap singer if you want swing then we have Buble already.

Leon = David Sneddon

I give it a year before he's dumped but he wont be any good anyways.

It really was a useless choice of winner and basically just for sympathy is the only reason he won.

I expect him to release his album on mothers day and withh little success be dumped by the record company within the year
You disrespect the entire British Isles. You're superiority complex is nauseating.

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Old 23-12-2007, 01:27
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He's a crap singer if you want swing then we have Buble already.

Leon = David Sneddon

I give it a year before he's dumped but he wont be any good anyways.

It really was a useless choice of winner and basically just for sympathy is the only reason he won.

I expect him to release his album on mothers day and withh little success be dumped by the record company within the year
http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com...ver.3616380.jp

Yesterday he had a meeting with Simon Cowell and representatives from Sony/BMG. Work on his album will begin in March. Jackson plans to move away from the jazzy style for which he is known from the TV show, citing Paolo Nutini and Ray LaMontagne as clues to the new sound. No cover versions either. The songs will be originals, and Jackson hopes to be involved in the writing process.
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Old 23-12-2007, 02:02
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Yesterday he had a meeting with Simon Cowell and representatives from Sony/BMG. Work on his album will begin in March. Jackson plans to move away from the jazzy style for which he is known from the TV show, citing Paolo Nutini and Ray LaMontagne as clues to the new sound. No cover versions either. The songs will be originals, and Jackson hopes to be involved in the writing process.
Oh Dear
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Old 23-12-2007, 04:13
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You are under-estimating Leon's fan base. To beat someone like Rhydian, who was the hot favourite from the start, was an absolutely incredible achievement. The X Factor production team said that Leon's homecoming (shown in the final) had the largest crowd ever from all four series of X Factor. When he returned to Scotland after his win, hundres of fans camped out over night to make sure they got a wristband to meet him. In my opinion, he has a better voice than Will Young and Shayne Ward and, hopefully, will do as well as them.
But he isn`t doing as well as Shayne Ward in terms of first week sales is he ?
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Old 23-12-2007, 10:17
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But he isn`t doing as well as Shayne Ward in terms of first week sales is he ?
how many sales would rhydian's fans deem acceptable?
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Old 23-12-2007, 10:24
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Why 'Oh Dear'?
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Old 23-12-2007, 10:25
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how many sales would rhydian's fans deem acceptable?
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Old 23-12-2007, 10:46
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You are under-estimating Leon's fan base. To beat someone like Rhydian, who was the hot favourite from the start, was an absolutely incredible achievement. The X Factor production team said that Leon's homecoming (shown in the final) had the largest crowd ever from all four series of X Factor. When he returned to Scotland after his win, hundres of fans camped out over night to make sure they got a wristband to meet him. In my opinion, he has a better voice than Will Young and Shayne Ward and, hopefully, will do as well as them.
I agree Marta - I think he could surpass them in time. In fact I was watching Shayne last night in a video and Leon's voice is far more distinctive.
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Old 23-12-2007, 11:49
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Yesterday he had a meeting with Simon Cowell and representatives from Sony/BMG. Work on his album will begin in March. Jackson plans to move away from the jazzy style for which he is known from the TV show, citing Paolo Nutini and Ray LaMontagne as clues to the new sound. No cover versions either. The songs will be originals, and Jackson hopes to be involved in the writing process.


What?? No disrespect but Leon could never hope to sound anything like that guy, he has an unbelievable voice. This all sounds very risky to me.
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Old 23-12-2007, 11:50
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Leon who?!
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Old 23-12-2007, 11:51
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You can't believe what Cowell says. He told everyone Brookstein's album would be all originals. He lied and it was full of covers.
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Old 23-12-2007, 11:53
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You can't believe what Cowell says. He told everyone Brookstein's album would be all originals. He lied and it was full of covers.
But Leona's isn't.
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Old 23-12-2007, 11:54
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Old 23-12-2007, 11:57
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What?? No disrespect but Leon could never hope to sound anything like that guy, he has an unbelievable voice. This all sounds very risky to me.
No disrespect, but let's just give Leon some time.

He's come a remarkable way during the short space of time in the live shows. To many of us, Leon has an outstanding voice that needs a bit of experience and training.

I don't think Leon could do much to please you, SGE
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Old 23-12-2007, 11:57
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But Leona's isn't.
Indeed. It probably will be originals but trusting Cowell is a bad idea
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Old 23-12-2007, 11:58
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Indeed. It probably will be originals but trusting Cowell is a bad idea
Oh, gawd...I know. It all depends on SC....eeeeek!!!
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Old 23-12-2007, 13:18
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Oh, gawd...I know. It all depends on SC....eeeeek!!!
I think Leon could even survive a covers album, provided he can put his own interpretation on the songs. I hope he still has Evie and co to work with him on his voice as they have been instrumental in his improvement since the start.
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Old 23-12-2007, 13:22
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I think Leon could even survive a covers album, provided he can put his own interpretation on the songs. I hope he still has Evie and co to work with him on his voice as they have been instrumental in his improvement since the start.
Well, I'd LOVE a covers ablum...all to myself I'm sure we all would...but we'd want different things.

I guess that for Leon, he needs to make good with original material. Then....he can bring out a covers in future years....
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Old 23-12-2007, 13:28
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But he isn`t doing as well as Shayne Ward in terms of first week sales is he ?
Nor did Leona and I'd bet if Rhydian had released WYB the same trend would have continued

Single sales especially physical are declining and we have the Cowell/XF Xmas No1 backlash, this is year 3 that Simon has gone for that slot, hence radio/media campaigns for other tracks.
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Old 23-12-2007, 13:31
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Well, I'd LOVE a covers ablum...all to myself I'm sure we all would...but we'd want different things.

I guess that for Leon, he needs to make good with original material. Then....he can bring out a covers in future years....
I'll be happy whatever he brings out TBH, but I'd love to hear original material - I just wonder if BMG are the best management company for an artist to develop in that way.
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