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Old 04-12-2008, 09:18
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I know I'm not alone in classing this as the Performance of the Series (so far).

It was outstanding and I just wonder how many people feel that a whole lot of its impact was because it was so unexpected?

Was anyone really expecting that to be so tremendous?
I know I wasn't.

Of course we now have the situation that unless you had the foresight to pre-record it, it cannot be viewed again.
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:21
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I know I'm not alone in classing this as the Performance of the Series (so far).

It was outstanding and I just wonder how many people feel that a whole lot of its impact was because it was so unexpected?

Was anyone really expecting that to be so tremendous?
I know I wasn't.

Of course we now have the situation that unless you had the foresight to pre-record it, it cannot be viewed again.
Maybe this is why it is perceived to be so good. It can no longer be viewed, and only rose-tinted legend is left with us.
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:22
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I couldn't find it anywhere on youtube, but if you go to ruthlorenzo.es, you can view it on there.
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:27
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Maybe this is why it is perceived to be so good. It can no longer be viewed, and only rose-tinted legend is left with us.
I have cosidered that.

I couldn't find it anywhere on youtube, but if you go to ruthlorenzo.es, you can view it on there.
I didn't know that.

Thank you so much for posting that.

I'm off now to watch again....woopeee.....
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:28
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Thanks for posting the website! I've been wanting to listen to that again for ages!!
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:31
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"That was potentially World Class!"
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:35
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HERE IT IS AND IT'S BRILLIANT!!!!!

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=44855311

(sorry for shouting but it was sooooo great to see it again)
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:45
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so isnt this the 100th post on purple rain now?
yes it was good , get over it - shes no longer in the competition
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:46
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so isnt this the 100th post on purple rain now?
yes it was good , get over it - shes no longer in the competition
Congratulations on the 1000th Purple Rain post.
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:47
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so isnt this the 100th post on purple rain now?
yes it was good , get over it - shes no longer in the competition
:sleep:

Did you bother to read the first post?
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Old 04-12-2008, 10:08
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It was the best ever done on The X Factor for me
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Old 04-12-2008, 10:37
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Me to doesn't get better than this for me!
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Old 04-12-2008, 10:41
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Aww Ruth was the best- you can view it on Google Video- there's loads of clips on it on there
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:09
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I think that Ruth had quite a few stand out performances, not simply just purple rain, "Love aint here anymore", "Summertime" and "Always" are equally as great IMO. The girls a great vocal talent and no messin.
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:15
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Was anyone expecting a performance like that though?

I know I was stunned by it.
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:21
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I agree with One and Only - Summertime, Love ain't Here Anymore, Always and Knockin' On Heaven's Door were brilliant, but what made Purple Rain so good was the shock of the unexpected - we had never heard Ruth sing like that before and it really had a "Where the **** did that come from?! quality to it I really wasnt expecting that.
It was amazing and she knocked Girlband out of the park.
I'm glad I recorded it
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:22
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I can't believe Simon took it to deadlock after that - especially when she was against the dire Girlband.
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:25
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"That was potentially World Class!"
Indeed Really surprised Simon didnt like it At least Louis had the good grace to say it was a near world class performance.
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:41
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Indeed Really surprised Simon didnt like it At least Louis had the good grace to say it was a near world class performance.
He did, but because she didn't sing in Spanish in the main show he couldn't back track

He said last week or the week before shes always much better in the sing off situation.
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:43
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It was definately a turning point for Ruth I think, she truly shone, and got better and better over the weeks.

I love Ruth! I love the way she is (sorry, was ) always so gracious and thankful for her place in the final 12.

It was amazing, just wish I could watch it again
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:45
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Oh yes thats right. I think that was when she sang Love Ain't Here Anymore and he said it was sensational
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Old 04-12-2008, 12:14
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I agree with One and Only - Summertime, Love ain't Here Anymore, Always and Knockin' On Heaven's Door were brilliant, but what made Purple Rain so good was the shock of the unexpected - we had never heard Ruth sing like that before and it really had a "Where the **** did that come from?! quality to it :D I really wasnt expecting that.
It was amazing and she knocked Girlband out of the park.
I'm glad I recorded it
That's my very point.
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Old 04-12-2008, 12:23
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Being old enough to remember this song the first time round and loving it, I recognised the intro music and was sat there saying, 'omg, omg, she's gonna sing Purple Rain!' So I was excited about it before she even started singing, and her performance was everything I was hoping for. But yes, it was unexpected and unexpectedly brilliant.
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Old 04-12-2008, 12:30
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When watching it i thought 'not bad' then she exploded and i was like 'holy good f*uk where did that come from'. Amazing performance and luckily i have it on my phone to watch over and over again. I remember the original and in my opinion i think ruth's version is better.
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Old 04-12-2008, 12:38
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I agree with One and Only - Summertime, Love ain't Here Anymore, Always and Knockin' On Heaven's Door were brilliant, but what made Purple Rain so good was the shock of the unexpected - we had never heard Ruth sing like that before and it really had a "Where the **** did that come from?! quality to it I really wasnt expecting that.
It was amazing and she knocked Girlband out of the park.
I'm glad I recorded it
100% agree. Before Purple Rain, Ruth was just like what we've seen before on this type of show 10 times over and was nothing special (her Take My Breath Away performance being proof, as good as it was). But that was a real turning point for Ruth I think, apart from Mariah Carey week she came out week after week and improved upon each performance. I'd go as far to say Ruth is now my favourite ever X Factor contestant, and that takes some doing
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