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Post by jons on Apr 12, 2007 15:04:40 GMT
While most people would say Josh Groban's version is the definite one (And Josh is one of my favourite male vocalists) I opt for Sissel's version with the extra verse.
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Post by stevemacdonald on Apr 12, 2007 15:14:29 GMT
If you want to know more about Becky Taylor's wonderful rendition, click here. |
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Post by toronado on Apr 12, 2007 15:17:00 GMT
I have to say, personally, I think this is a better song for men, and I'm partial to Ronan Tynan's version myself, but I think Celtic Woman had a particularly moving version on A New Journey, I think it would have been smashing with some bagpipes.
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Post by toronado on Apr 12, 2007 15:19:06 GMT
Oh, you're right Steve that version is wonderful. I keep meaning to pick up her CD.
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Post by jons on Apr 12, 2007 15:32:56 GMT
I didn't consider Celtic Women or Westlife because I believe the song is better as a solo.
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Post by Richard on Apr 12, 2007 15:36:13 GMT
Hello Jon and everybody!  I voted for Becky Taylor, although her singing career seems to be in suspended animation at the moment.  Richard  |
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Post by Raymond on Apr 12, 2007 16:20:45 GMT
Oh, you're right Steve that version is wonderful. I keep meaning to pick up her CD. Get it now.  Becky's version is the best and the other songs on her CDs are excellent too. Raymond |
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Post by roger on Apr 12, 2007 16:31:21 GMT
If you want to know more about Becky Taylor's wonderful rendition, click here. If you are trying to unfairly influence the poll, Steve... WELL DONE!!!!  She got my vote! Roger |
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Post by jons on Apr 12, 2007 16:39:23 GMT
Where's all the Sissel fans?  |
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Post by roger on Apr 12, 2007 16:42:30 GMT
Er, Norway!  Sorry, Jon. Coudn't resist it! Roger |
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Post by gerrit on Apr 12, 2007 18:49:22 GMT
Hmmm, Where's Aled Jones on the list of options? He did a version too! I know - I saw him perform it live just last week  . I am undetermined about the best version at this stage so I have not cast a vote. Gerrit |
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Post by milewalker on Apr 12, 2007 19:11:13 GMT
Becky it is for me as well
The poor girl is a walking study in career mishandling. None of her CD's were ever promoted enough to even have a chance.
Jon
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Post by stevemacdonald on Apr 12, 2007 20:22:05 GMT
Becky it is for me as well The poor girl is a walking study in career mishandling. None of her CD's were ever promoted enough to even have a chance. Jon Becky's only 18 so it's a little premature to be assessing how far along her career should be, isn't it? Sure, against the model of CC's meteoric (and some would say 'flukish') rise it does seem lagging, but who really knows how to handle a vocal prodigy in a genre that rarely produces major stars -- and so soon after CC's big splash. Then there was the huge misfortune of her first CD being released in the States on September 11th, 2001, wiping out any chance of it getting a foothold. Add to that the fact that "You Raise Me Up" would have been her breakthrough hit except that Groban just managed to sneak his version in first and with his massive publicity machine working overtime he virtually owned the song. What could anyone have done differently to get Becky's career going? The cards were stacked against her. Fortunately, time is still very much on her side. She's such a brilliant singer that eventually she'll take her rightful place alongside the greats. That much is certain. |
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Post by milewalker on Apr 12, 2007 23:59:17 GMT
Steve,
Im not writing her off. Having said this, I dont think she is ever going to get as far as she should as long as she remains with EMI. I dont think they signed her for the right reasons. I think they signed her a little too soon (even six months might have made a difference), and she has been starved for promotion almost right from the beginning. For whatever reason, I dont think EMI ever really believed in her.
Jon
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Post by BarefootSoprano on Apr 13, 2007 0:15:26 GMT
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Becky's version is the best and the other songs on her CDs are excellent too. 
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