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this was the beginning of the cellphone age at concerts. we know who won that battle but Bono is right.

Sad that this was just a taste of how awful it would become..

I am in total agreement with Bono on this one! Phones have totally ruined the concert experience not only for the performers but for many of the audience members as well. I think all artists should ban them when performing.

Ordinarily I have no particular positive thoughts on the three judges, but seeing their reaction after Susan began to sing is a credit to all three of them.

Brings absolute tears to my eyes 😢 she is so beautiful inside, we judge people to quickly by their looks, what an amazing powerful voice. Omg

Thanks for posting the entire audition of Susan's first salute to her talent, her courage and her tenacity!

Bono your an embarrassment,Hey folks this is who represents us all the man with a smile the man that's made his money out of hate an despair,boring self centre man

Really bono there at a concert,how your acting my friend sounds like your a ego manic that likes attention an is desperate need of anger manger,,we wouldn't of seen elvis Bob marley pink Floyd rolling stones behave like this musician who are talented very insulting an very above yourself

She seemed happier here than she did after she won!

At the time it really pissed me off seeing people laughing and making "as if" faces. Judging her on appearance rather than talent. I had a feeling she was going to be good, stoked when she was.

Midget in the moment.

Suck it up buttercup that girl probably paid a arm and a leg front row msg let her take her goddam pics if she wants boner grow up and be professional on stage and don't call out a obviously huge fan for taking pics of you onstage

This always inspires me. Picks up my soul.

This captures an interesting moment in history. This is from 2005 when camera phones were starting to become mainstream. It must have been a strange adjustment for musicians to suddenly start seeing everyone with their phones out recording.

defeintion of never judge a book by its cover LMAO

If the Core is Good The packaging does not matter

Hi,...Unbelievable performance ! ! * A ( wake-up ) call is an understatement... Plus..., "Never judge a book by its cover." Pure talent... "Susan Boyle" almost won it all on Britain's Got Talent... We will ( not ) forget this outstanding performance..., for a long, long time... "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)

Let's be in the moment, he says while singing a worn-out song from a decade ago for the million time.

These narcy rockers don't know how they hurt fans when they insult them.

How many times How many times watched the Same Audition Yet feels like new ! the best Mood Lifting Therapy

Scots were always to be taught Were you come from and you need to know where to come back too

3:07 What a voice!!!!!! 🤯💯

love&blessings to your soul Susan from ours xoxo😘😘😘😘💘

Put away the f****** phone! Hahahah

Why are they warming up 20 minutes, when does the actual game start ?

2022 and I'm still in love with this. This is one of my comfort songs

People in this world can be to judgemental because of the way they look dress talk and laugh at you it's a horrible feeling inside Susan stood there so proud I admire this woman and she showed everyone in the theater what she was made of and I love her and would love to meet her she is so down to earth I am a X singer won completions but had two kids and put them first I would love to go back to start singing again but I am nearrly 70 and can't walk very well or stand for long singing is a big part of my life but like I said judgemental people I no I can write songs and poetry but never pushed myself because of people who judge Susan took a chance and look at her today wish I could turn back the clock good luck Susan big hug,s Lynda Liverpool xxx

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In that year when not many listened to classical music, she made the stage and influenced millions of people, even the movie Les miserables a few years later. She influenced the entire art industry.

She didn't give it any hope and walking away straight after finished singing.

People are really in hurry to judge,,,They never know what's waiting for them...

Always come back to this, for inspiration

She is such a wholesome character. Just loved her💜💜💜💜

Bono was right.

I have watched this 100 times or more, and never tire of this lady. If you have a dream, never give up. Work, and continue to dream.

12 years later and this still makes me cry with joy every time🥲🥰

He has Glaucoma, He wouldn't be able to see out of that eye for the next day or 2.

X Factor dont deserve her 😢

I watch this video every time i need a lift in life .Amazing

Simon's expression is priceless. He looks like a man in love.

You didn't know enough to not have your phone out? No wonder you needed to be yelled at.

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I can't believe it has taken me 21 years to watch this.

I so, so love this video - almost as if it came from a movie - a true Cinderella story. I choke up EVERY time I see it, and I've seen it quite a lot. I love watching the judges reactions. Before Ms. Boyle sings - open skepticism (although Amanda appears less judgmental). Two seconds into her performance - stunned shock and joy, and after - overwhelmed. If you look closely Pierce is choking up, Amanda is transfixed and checking her emotions, and Simon - at first surprise and later just soaking in Susan's performance: his face in his hands taking a deep breath and smiling wide, so in love with Susan and the moment. Simon looks as if he's listening to an angel. One of the few performances I can think of I wish I'd seen in person, just so I could stand and applaud with everyone else. Well done, Ms. Boyle. Your performance - and YOU - are an inspiration.

This is definitely before the smartphone infestation....

No one: Closed captions: ... Britain's got toilet

He's right.

Props to these pickeball players who aren't afraid to slam the ball at each other's faces!

He has spent so many years speaking out about others. It's really lovely that he is speaking out about his OWN (and the band's ) needs!

I TOTALLY AGREE