This 12 year old girl is good really good at singing and songwriting

[wadesworld]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNxO9MpQ2vA

This is going around Facebook.  Pretty impressive.  Think it may be worth sharing for those interested.  Not for everyone.

[🏀]

Wow, destroyed. I thought TS before the nipple man said it.

[wadesworld]

Wow, destroyed. I thought TS before the nipple man said it.

I don't know what this means.

[warriorchick]

I don't know what this means.

I will translate: PTM is in agreement with Simon Cowell that this young lady could be the next Taylor Swift.

[CTWarrior]

I have never been a fan of talent shows my wife likes to watch like The Voice or American Idol, but I will join her for America's Got Talent because of some of the off the beaten track acts like acrobats and stuff you usually don't see.  Last year's Regurgitator may be the favorite thing I've ever seen on a talent show.

[🏀]

I will translate: PTM is in agreement with Simon Cowell that this young lady could be the next Taylor Swift.

Thank you. Guess I should have referenced his eye makeup instead.

[warriorchick]

Thank you. Guess I should have referenced his eye makeup instead.

It's not just eye makeup.  He has definitely had some work done.  He better be careful, or he is going to wind up like Kenny Rogers.

I must say, I am a little jaded now about AGT.  Last week, I was blown away by a 13-year-old opera singer from Skokie.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/xCoxGV7j71c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/xCoxGV7j71c</a>

When I went on the internet to see if I could find out a little more about her, I discovered that she had recently won Romania's Got Talent (her parents are Romanian immigrants). What's more, she is wearing the exact same I-just-walked-in-off-the-street outfit.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/MiVbwYXqg0A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/MiVbwYXqg0A</a>

So much for the whole "aw, shucks, I don't know if I am any good or not" persona a lot of these contestants have.

[wadesworld]

I will translate: PTM is in agreement with Simon Cowell that this young lady could be the next Taylor Swift.

Ahh, got it.  Thanks.

[Spotcheck Billy]

There hasn't been a good talent show on TV since The Gong Show.

[keefe]

There hasn't been a good talent show on TV since The Gong Show.

The Gong Show's main writer was Marquette grad Dave Sinker. Dave's go-to punch line was that he was from "Uterus", NY (Utica.)

[warriorchick]

The Gong Show's main writer was Marquette grad Dave Sinker. Dave's go-to punch line was that he was from "Uterus", NY (Utica.)

Was Dave Sinker writing for the Gong Show while he was in high school and college? Because I believe he graduated from Marquette in 1981, and the show was only on from 1976-1980.

[StillAWarrior]

It's not just eye makeup.  He has definitely had some work done.  He better be careful, or he is going to wind up like Kenny Rogers.

I must say, I am a little jaded now about AGT.  Last week, I was blown away by a 13-year-old opera singer from Skokie.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/xCoxGV7j71c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/xCoxGV7j71c</a>

When I went on the internet to see if I could find out a little more about her, I discovered that she had recently won Romania's Got Talent (her parents are Romanian immigrants). What's more, she is wearing the exact same I-just-walked-in-off-the-street outfit.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/MiVbwYXqg0A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/MiVbwYXqg0A</a>

So much for the whole "aw, shucks, I don't know if I am any good or not" persona a lot of these contestants have.

I had the exact same experience.  I saw her on the show; was taken in by her whole demeanor and even commented to my wife that if she'd worn a gown it wouldn't have had nearly the same impact as the normal 13-year-old outfit; googled her; and saw her doing the same performance on the other show -- in the same clothes.  She is still an amazingly talented child.  But I'll admit that I felt cheated, somehow.  Imagine...learning that the things I see on TV aren't real.

I made a conscious decision to not google the flavor of the week from this thread to avoid disappointment.  I want to believe.

[wadesworld]

I don't really follow these shows and only see the clips that pop up on social media.  What does the winner of this get?  And is the "gold button" just putting you through to the final round?

I'd guess that the winner simply wins money and not a record deal (like I believe was the case with American Idol?) so is the biggest part of this accomplished for her?  Obviously winning the whole thing would probably bring a decent check to you, but if some agency or even just some top level musical coach "finds" her from this show and her career takes off from there then you're going to make money anyways.  People now know here and I would guess that's the most important part of the show?

Will a 12 year old get a record deal based on a single 2 minute song?  I have no clue how the music industry works.  Will the other girl get picked up by the opera?

[mu_hilltopper]

Such click bait. 

A 12 year old can really sing?  Will wonders never cease.

[keefe]

Was Dave Sinker writing for the Gong Show while he was in high school and college? Because I believe he graduated from Marquette in 1981, and the show was only on from 1976-1980.

Well, you are wrong. Since you are have time to research such things I urge you to find out the actual run dates of The Gong Show. After Second City Sinker worked for Chuck Barris and Jenny Jones. Sinker did, indeed, write for The Gong Show.

   

[JWags85]

I will translate: PTM is in agreement with Simon Cowell that this young lady could be the next Taylor Swift.

Hot take coming...she's probably more talented than Taylor Swift.  Taylor Swift had a gift for writing catchy, relatable songs at a young age, but she's never been much of a vocalist.  She's gotten better but she was pretty pitchy and thin live through most of her ascent.

This girl has a unique tone to her voice and props to her for recognizing and embracing it at her age.  And her lyrics and song structure were precocious as heck.  Obviously talent doesn't always equate to mega success, but she's got it in spades.

[warriorchick]

Well, you are wrong. Since you are have time to research such things I urge you to find out the actual run dates of The Gong Show. After Second City Sinker worked for Chuck Barris and Jenny Jones. Sinker did, indeed, write for The Gong Show.

 

I am aware that there was a short-lived weekly reboot in the late 80's that didn't have Chuck Barris as the host, but if that is all he worked on, it's stretching a bit to call him "The Gong Show's main writer".  I think Dave would agree.  That's a little like calling George Lazenby the main actor who played James Bond.

[wadesworld]

Such click bait. 

A 12 year old can really sing?  Will wonders never cease.

My apologies.  Fixed.

[Benny B]

I am aware that there was a short-lived weekly reboot in the late 80's that didn't have Chuck Barris as the host, but if that is all he worked on, it's stretching a bit to call him "The Gong Show's main writer".  I think Dave would agree.  That's a little like calling George Lazenby the main actor who played James Bond.

The lead writer for the original run in the late 70's also played Barris' foil on the show... and his name was Larry.

I know this because I remember watching the Gong Show as a toddler... Gene (Gene the Dancing Machine) and Larry were my favorite characters.  I also remember thinking that Jaye P Morgan looked like my aunt.  And then there was the time I had to go see Sister Marie in 1st grade because I did a reenactment of - unbeknownst to me at the time - an act I had seen that was laced with serious innuendo.

Good times.

[keefe]

I am aware that there was a short-lived weekly reboot in the late 80's that didn't have Chuck Barris as the host, but if that is all he worked on, it's stretching a bit to call him "The Gong Show's main writer".  I think Dave would agree.  That's a little like calling George Lazenby the main actor who played James Bond.

Dave was the main writer for The Gong Show in its second run which lasted for a full season. He was employed by Chuck Barris' production company during the '80's and it was Barris who installed him as the writer for the show.

Are you really so obtuse or is it just that the acoustics are bad where you are sitting?

[StillAWarrior]

I don't really follow these shows and only see the clips that pop up on social media.  What does the winner of this get?  And is the "gold button" just putting you through to the final round?

I'd guess that the winner simply wins money and not a record deal (like I believe was the case with American Idol?) so is the biggest part of this accomplished for her?  Obviously winning the whole thing would probably bring a decent check to you, but if some agency or even just some top level musical coach "finds" her from this show and her career takes off from there then you're going to make money anyways.  People now know here and I would guess that's the most important part of the show?

Will a 12 year old get a record deal based on a single 2 minute song?  I have no clue how the music industry works.  Will the other girl get picked up by the opera?

The winner gets $1 million.  They guy who won the second season (a ventriloquist) has parlayed it into a huge career/fortune, but I'm not sure any of the other winners have done much after.

[warriorchick]

Dave was the main writer for The Gong Show in its second run which lasted for a full season. He was employed by Chuck Barris' production company during the '80's and it was Barris who installed him as the writer for the show.

Are you really so obtuse or is it just that the acoustics are bad where you are sitting?

Yep that's the difference between you and me.  When I am wrong about something, or even worded it badly, I am willing to admit it.

[Lennys Tap]

I am aware that there was a short-lived weekly reboot in the late 80's that didn't have Chuck Barris as the host, but if that is all he worked on, it's stretching a bit to call him "The Gong Show's main writer".  I think Dave would agree.  That's a little like calling George Lazenby the main actor who played James Bond.

This amounts to "admitting you were wrong" in your world? Positively Chiconian!

[warriorchick]

This amounts to "admitting you were wrong" in your world? Positively Chiconian!

I wasn't admitting I was wrong.  Because I wasn't.

[wadesworld]

The winner gets $1 million.  They guy who won the second season (a ventriloquist) has parlayed it into a huge career/fortune, but I'm not sure any of the other winners have done much afterword.

Got it.  Thank you.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I think that opera singer from Skokie lives next door to my mom....

[Lennys Tap]

I wasn't admitting I was wrong.  Because I wasn't.

Sorry, my mistake. I thought you were agreeing that the guy was the main writer on one of the iterations of the show.

[keefe]

Sorry, my mistake. I thought you were agreeing that the guy was the main writer on one of the iterations of the show.

With Chico's demise the torch has been passed and is in exceedingly competent incompetent hands.

The King is dead! Long live the Queen!

[brandx]

With Chico's demise the torch has been passed and is in exceedingly competent incompetent hands.

The King is dead! Long live the Queen!

I gotta side with Chick on this one, Keefe.

When I hear "Gong Show", I only think of the original - not some pathetic re-make to squeeze out the last couple of dollars available.

If you wanna talk Godfather - then you can interchange all three - but not the Gong Show.

[keefe]

I gotta side with Chick on this one, Keefe.

When I hear "Gong Show", I only think of the original - not some pathetic re-make to squeeze out the last couple of dollars available.

If you wanna talk Godfather - then you can interchange all three - but not the Gong Show.

Fact is, Dave Sinker was the lead writer for The Gong Show. Just like that Filipino guy is the lead singer for Journey.

Jen Lada will correct chick.

[rocket surgeon]

The winner gets $1 million.  They guy who won the second season (a ventriloquist) has parlayed it into a huge career/fortune, but I'm not sure any of the other winners have done much after.

are you referring to terry fator(2nd season winner)?  he is absolutely amazing!  seen him three times in vegas.  he really took over after danny gands unfortunate, early passing.  i thought danny gands was incredible until i saw fator.  he's puts on a great show at very reasonable prices by vegas standards and always hails the military-donates the sales of his show memorabilia.

if you haven't seen him, you've gotto at least check him out on youtube-then you will want to see his show.  he sings everyone from nat king cole to axl rose and mikey jackson spot on...as a ventriloquist thru hus puppets-unbelievable!!

this is a nice review of his greatest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agfXQTLXnZ0

[mu_hilltopper]

My apologies.  Fixed.

Nah, nothing on you.   But you can't go a day on Facebook without someone linking to "the girl / old woman / tall person / short person / large person / redhead / wheelchair person / excited person" who can really sing and YOU MUST WATCH THIS!

[StillAWarrior]

are you referring to terry fator(2nd season winner)?

Yes, that's who I was referring to.  Have seen a little youtube, but not much.  I just remember being surprised when I saw the "AGT winner gets $100 million contract" headline.

[brandx]

Fact is, Dave Sinker was the lead writer for The Gong Show. Just like that Filipino guy is the lead singer for Journey.

Jen Lada will correct chick.

You made my point.

[ATL MU Warrior]

With Chico's demise the torch has been passed and is in exceedingly competent incompetent hands.

The King is dead! Long live the Queen!

Gee a guy quits a job and starts a new one and in all the craziness doesn't visit 'Scoop as much as normal and then sees this

What happened to Chicos?

[mu_hilltopper]

More trouble than he's worth.  The end.

[real chili 83]

More trouble than he's worth.  The end.

Perma-ban?

[mu_hilltopper]

The end.

[real chili 83]

Rebirth of hoopaloop. 

[wadesworld]

Not at all a fan of this genre/deep country music, can't stand Miranda Lambert/this song, but the fact that this girl is also 12 years old is pretty impressive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YEZUpLTLxE

Some woman shot her fiancé in the neck with a flaming arrow on America's Got Talent.  Her fiancé should look into whether she has a secret love life going on...

[rocket surgeon]

The end.

A moment of silence....................thank you...resume

[wadesworld]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epYS1mmn8Lg

This was her finals performance.  Really unique voice.

[MUsoxfan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epYS1mmn8Lg

This was her finals performance.  Really unique voice.

Every song she did was great.

I don't like televised karaoke. Finally some amazing original songs

[wadesworld]

Every song she did was great.

I don't like televised karaoke. Finally some amazing original songs

Agreed.  I'm glad her audition went viral because I literally had never watched the show.  After that I watched it a few times and there were actually some pretty cool acts.

[wadesworld]

So since VanderWaal's video went viral I watched most of the rest of last season's America's Got Talent and then watched the first 2 episodes of this new season that started last week.  Each episode was 2 hours long and the acts have been largely, "Meh," in my opinion.  Until the last act tonight...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9_rtzO3JfY

Pretty amazing stuff.

[jficke13]

Hot take coming...she's probably more talented than Taylor Swift.  Taylor Swift had a gift for writing catchy, relatable songs at a young age, but she's never been much of a vocalist.  She's gotten better but she was pretty pitchy and thin live through most of her ascent.

This girl has a unique tone to her voice and props to her for recognizing and embracing it at her age.  And her lyrics and song structure were precocious as heck.  Obviously talent doesn't always equate to mega success, but she's got it in spades.

That's luke warm at best, only luke warm because legions of brainwashed internet people leap to defend Taylor Swift at the slightest provocation. She's devoid of artistic talent of any kind. Able to produce a series of notes that are completely produced and engineered to appeal to drones of clicks on the internet? Absolutely. Pretty in a nonthreatening way? Yes. Marketable as all heck? Darn straight.

Talented? Not in the slightest.

[StillAWarrior]

There hasn't been a good talent show on TV since The Gong Show.

Which I see they're bringing back (along with Match Game; To Tell the Truth; Battle of the Network Stars; The $100,000 Pyramid...)

[GGGG]

Which I see they're bringing back (along with Match Game; To Tell the Truth; Battle of the Network Stars; The $100,000 Pyramid...)

I think the networks have figured out that the only people who watch them any longer are people who are 40+ years old and yearn for days gone by.

And let's be honest, the Match Game without Charles Nelson Reilly is a terrible show.

[StillAWarrior]

So since VanderWaal's video went viral I watched most of the rest of last season's America's Got Talent and then watched the first 2 episodes of this new season that started last week.  Each episode was 2 hours long and the acts have been largely, "Meh," in my opinion.  Until the last act tonight...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9_rtzO3JfY

Pretty amazing stuff.

Yeah, she was very impressive.  What she's doing is incredibly difficult, and I've never seen that before.

The nine year old they had on last night was also pretty good.

[StillAWarrior]

I think the networks have figured out that the only people who watch them any longer are people who are 40+ years old and yearn for days gone by.

And let's be honest, the Match Game without Charles Nelson Reilly is a terrible show.

True.  I've watched several of them...for nostalgia sake.  To Tell the Truth is still kind of fun, and I've watched several times with my kids.  The $100,000 Pyramid is just "meh" (and I used to like that one).  Match Game is aggressively bad.  Unwatchable.

And, I'll give Battle of the Network Stars a go...again, just for nostalgia.

[wadesworld]

Yeah, she was very impressive.  What she's doing is incredibly difficult, and I've never seen that before.

The nine year old they had on last night was also pretty good.

She was very good too. Pretty incredible that voice can come from such a small/young human. I think musicians are at a disadvantage when it comes to AGT because the winner gets a show in Vegas. Music isn't usually what they're going to be looking for. So for a musician to win (like last year) there has to be a remarkable story (super young, some kind of handicap that would make it more difficult to create great music like being deaf, etc.) and they need to be singing their own stuff. Someone with a great voice that sings another person's songs can go far but in my opinion probably won't win. There are a lot of good voices out there that can take other people's music and make it sound good. Not many can take their own and make it sound good.

I thought the red head male singer that went in to a pop-ish rap was pretty good too.

[warriorchick]

Which I see they're bringing back (along with Match Game; To Tell the Truth; Battle of the Network Stars; The $100,000 Pyramid...)

There is a cable channel called Buzzer that has reruns of all the old 70's era game shows.  I miss those old C-list celebrities.  Did Brett Somers actually do anything besides Match Game and put up with Jack Klugman?

[wadesworld]

https://youtu.be/GSuCKUPz69w