The Leon Jackson Appreciation Thread (Part 3)

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ebeneezergoode

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by ZipGypsy:
“Well, what I'm hopeful about is that Leon appeals to a far greater audience than Ray did. I honestly did not see Ray as a singer....he was a dancer who could sing ok.

Therefore, the audio impact may have been limited....I dunno, I never and would never buy Ray's stuff. However, Leon, The Voice, is a different kettle of fish. People compare him to GG, but again, Leon's voice and tonal quality is, IMO, so much more distinctive and appealing. Leon isn't baby faced the way Ray was....that's also a help.

I guess I think Leon could sell really, really quite well....with the right songs. Simon has already clicked with the Buble thing.

I genuinely believe that Leon has far more selling power than Ray.”

I agree with you, I wasn't keen on Ray and Leon's voice is a lot powerfull

Chuh

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by ZipGypsy:
“ You card! ”

Is that a Scottish phrase ?!

Haha you'll be glad to know my Mum fits the 'Typical Leon Fan' thing cos she's a Scot herself

Muttley76

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by ZipGypsy:
“
I genuinely believe that Leon has far more selling power than Ray.”

I don't think Leon is much like Ray at all. He is far more jazz than swing, and is able to adapt to other genres of music much more comfortably. Although I don't agree with the argument that an act has to show there versatility. The first two series of XF had no theme weeks and was better for it.

Anyway, I digress, Ray was always going to be a one album wonder - a pressie for mothers day. Purely because he is all style and no substance. Leon has real substance.

ZipGypsy

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by Chuh:
“Is that a Scottish phrase ?!

Haha you'll be glad to know my Mum fits the 'Typical Leon Fan' thing cos she's a Scot herself .”

'Card' - no....just means 'funny....comedian'.

So your mum will have been voting for the MacD's last year then?

ebeneezergoode

02-12-2007

You know what worries me now, is that with Leon being 2nd fave people may think he is safe and not vote as much?

Muttley76

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by ebeneezergoode:
“You know what worries me now, is that with Leon being 2nd fave people may think he is safe and not vote as much?”

Most people won't even be aware of the bookies odds...

ZipGypsy

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by Muttley76:
“I don't think Leon is much like Ray at all. He is far more jazz than swing, and is able to adapt to other genres of music much more comfortably. Although I don't agree with the argument that an act has to show there versatility. The first two series of XF had no theme weeks and was better for it.

Anyway, I digress, Ray was always going to be a one album wonder - a pressie for mothers day. Purely because he is all style and no substance. Leon has real substance.”

I like this post

ZipGypsy

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by ebeneezergoode:
“You know what worries me now, is that with Leon being 2nd fave people may think he is safe and not vote as much?”

That's me started worrying and it's only Sunday night

Chuh

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by ZipGypsy:
“'Card' - no....just means 'funny....comedian'.

So your mum will have been voting for the MacD's last year then? ”

Haha no no !!

We never watched XF last year - more of the SCD obsessives

I'm a card

Brilliant - my new favourite phrase...

JTW

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by Muttley76:
“Most people won't even be aware of the bookies odds...”

Jeez...I hope you are right and it's only DS that get carried away with this kind of stuff

Muttley76

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by JTW:
“Jeez...I hope you are right and it's only DS that get carried away with this kind of stuff ”

Of course it is...

Anyway, I think Rhyd would have more to worry about on that score anyway....

JTW

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by ZipGypsy:
“That's me started worrying and it's only Sunday night ”

Lol...I know what you mean. It's like a domino run in here...just tip one and we're all off

cute chick

02-12-2007

Just mentioned this thread to a Leon fan on Gareth's board. I am spreading the warm and fuzzy love <3

chinchin

02-12-2007

I thought Ray was good, but always a West End stage man rather than a recording star. I mostly agree with your comments however, Muttley

JTW

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by Muttley76:
“Of course it is...

Anyway, I think Rhyd would have more to worry about on that score anyway....”

I think your spot on about Rhydian. He's been the favourite throughout and has peaked. I feel kinda sorry for him though, as it must be a helluva lot of pressure to try and constantly maintain that standard. I also think people forget that he is still one of the youngest contestants along with Leon

Chuh

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by Muttley76:
“Of course it is...

Anyway, I think Rhyd would have more to worry about on that score anyway....”

Oh life

I haven't even visited the Rhyddler thread once tonight ! I blame the lot of you for being so chatty

Don't be worrying you lot - just keep up the positive Neon glow on the thread and then run up a massive phone bill next Saturday

ZipGypsy

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by JTW:
“Lol...I know what you mean. It's like a domino run in here...just tip one and we're all off ”

*Cue Queen Maeve and a link to Leon's audition*

'Ah came masel'

I don't even need to see it now...!!!

Muttley76

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by Chuh:
“Oh life I haven't even visited the Rhyddler thread once tonight ! I blame the lot of you for being so chatty .”

We can't help it if we are all warm and fuzzy in here...

ebeneezergoode

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by Muttley76:
“Most people won't even be aware of the bookies odds...”

I hope not

Originally Posted by ZipGypsy:
“That's me started worrying and it's only Sunday night ”

Ooops

sorry lol

Muttley76

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by ZipGypsy:
“
'Ah came masel'

I don't even need to see it now...!!! ”

Did you see the clip where Sarah from SD was taking that off....

cute chick

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by ZipGypsy:
“Is it best for Leon to win, or do we think that Leon would be better getting to the final and getting a deal outside of that, without the XF label? Me - I'm not sure....but I wanted to see what you guys think? ”

Most of my favourites end up finishing second and I'm always gutted!

I really, really think that Leon will get a record deal whatever happens, though, and odds on I reckon it will be Simon behind the deal.

Chuh

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by Muttley76:
“We can't help it if we are all warm and fuzzy in here...”

The Leon glow plus one extremely annoying Mother have caused me to forget my home - like a wee holiday over here

.

Must do some homework

. XF and you lot will be the downfall of my last year at school I swear !!

ebeneezergoode

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by cute chick:
“Just mentioned this thread to a Leon fan on Gareth's board. I am spreading the warm and fuzzy love <3 ”

Well done cute chick

You will have to see Muttley about a rise in those custard creams lol

Muttley76

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by Chuh:
“Must do some homework . XF and you lot will be the downfall of my last year at school I swear !!”

Ha ha, don't blame us, blame the Leon Neon...

Muttley76

02-12-2007

Originally Posted by ebeneezergoode:
“Well done cute chick
You will have to see Muttley about a rise in those custard creams lol ”

I am considering a bonus scheme for attracting new members to the thread...

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