Who’s Version is Better? Matt thinks Susan Boyle

Posted by | Matt Schapiro | April 21, 2009 | 17 Comments

Blogmaster Tommy thought it was too close to call, but ultimately sides with Boyle, while Supercool’s Dave thinks LuPone. But after looking at further video evidence it appears clear, at least to me, that Susan Boyle takes home the winner’s trophy. Don’t just take my word for it, check out the comparison video – Susan Boyle vs. Patti LuPone:

Both great performances no doubt. Who do YOU think is better?

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17 Responses to “Who’s Version is Better? Matt thinks Susan Boyle”

Tommy Liu
April 21st, 2009 @ 1:10 pm

This is a really well made video man!
Matt Schapiro
April 21st, 2009 @ 3:06 pm

Supercool Jrdn coming through in the clutch!
KC
April 21st, 2009 @ 3:12 pm

super cool
Chiron
April 21st, 2009 @ 3:18 pm

Patti LuPone, by a long shot.
I hate when people get more credit than they deserve. Susan Boyle has a DECENT voice, but she can’t hit the highs nearly as clear, smooth, and gracefully as LuPone. Boyle’s voice is annoying to me, it’s amateur, and decent at best.
Nice comparison though.
Yang
April 21st, 2009 @ 3:28 pm

Patti’s recording was done on press. I think that’s why you think sloth sounds better.
T. Casey Brennan
April 21st, 2009 @ 3:30 pm

where in the world is carmen san diego?
Justin
April 21st, 2009 @ 3:30 pm

sweet vid
Igor R. S.
April 21st, 2009 @ 4:26 pm

I agree with Chiron, although I believe Susan is more than “decent”. I would add that Susan needs to improve especially at lower ranges. Compare the verse “As they tear your hopes apart”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Q1qnKhJYo#t=5m18s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY#t=3m01s
marcy
April 21st, 2009 @ 4:51 pm

Susan…but great job on the video
Matt Schapiro
April 21st, 2009 @ 11:14 pm

good insight about the low notes, I didn’t notice this before.
Leonardo Gonzales Lino
April 22nd, 2009 @ 2:19 am

22 April 2009

Susan Boyle has a fantastic extraordinary beautiful voice!. She is much
better than the original singer.
Lnub
April 22nd, 2009 @ 2:49 pm

Boyle takes it…like a champ…in her mouth
Haley
April 22nd, 2009 @ 8:38 pm

Personally I like Susan’s version better because she seemed to put more emotion into the song, while Patti LuPone didn’t seem to put her heart into it as much. But then again, I don’t know very much about the technical aspects of singing, just how it sounds to me!
Barb
April 24th, 2009 @ 1:59 pm

Susan Bolye has it by ten times. It just seems to come naturally to Susan where it don’t to Patti LuPone.
Danny
April 26th, 2009 @ 3:40 pm

I’m sorry for Mrs. Lupone but it’s crystal clear that Susan’s is so much better.
Powerful and natural.
phil
May 3rd, 2009 @ 3:44 pm

There is such a difference in the voices, awesome. If you really listen to Patti she breaks down a little when she starts to go low, her heart doesn’t seem to be in it.
Like she knows she is good, but I don’t agree she misses out on a few notes to many, she is poised, it’s like she expects everyone to fall all over her.

Susan on the other hand, is so humble in the way she sings, it seems she is really singing to bring pleasure to everyone, making everyone feel elated to the point it brings tears rolling down your face, if that didn’t happen to you then I’m sorry for you. Susan is very humble and I hope remains that way. She has it all over Patti
I didn’t realize Patti had accomplished what she has. I think she could do with more singing lessons. Her singing isn’t really that great, listen to it real close, you will see what I mean.

SUSAN BOYLE IS THE BEST PERIOD.
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