by Tricia
I haven’t had a chance to catch up what is going on in the blog-o-sphere this week. Between looking for a title and working around my home to get ready for a long winter, I haven’t had much time.
So this week, I’d like to share with you a story that you may or may not have heard about. It’s one of those stories where it makes you feel so good. Why? Because there is a humble person with a wonderful talent who now can share his talent with the whole world.
This man is none other than Paul Potts. He was salesman at Carphone Warehouse who surprised Simon Cowell and the rest of the judges on the Britain’s Got Talent show.
Here’s a link to the YouTube video of his first appearance: Paul Potts Sings Nessun Dorma
Here’s a link to his next appearance: Paul Potts Sings Time to Say Goodbye
I used to say that I love all types of music except for opera. I listen to country, heavy metal, new age, rap, etc. For some reason, though, I’ve never cared for opera music. But Paul here with his beautiful voice sends chills up my spine and down my arms. He has a wonderful gift and I am so grateful this opportunity came his way so that he could share it with us all.
Since this is a debt blog, there’s also a debt story here as well. Paul had some medical problems in his life when he was struck again with another blow. He cracked his collar bone when he was hit by a car while cycling. He couldn’t work, and his debt grew to £30,000 (about $61,000 USD). All the while, he never fully gave up on his dream of singing and auditioned a few years later for Britain’s Got Talent [via Paul Potts Fan Site]
Here’s another interesting tidbit about Paul. Even though he’s fairly popular right now and just came out with a CD, he’s still technically an employee of Carphone Warehouse. As shown in this nice piece about Paul’s story, he is on a six-month leave from his job. He hopes he sells enough albums so he doesn’t have to go back, but it’s there if he needs it.
Anyways, I felt like sharing. Paul’s story and his voice make me feel good and hopeful all around.
Tricia,
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this excellent link to Paul Potts. The man is fantastic. A little bit of Andrea Bocelli with just a dash of Pavoratti (I’ve heard them both).
You really should listen to opera, especially the Italian ones like La Traviata. My dad used to play them for me when I was a little girl. You have to listen to them many times to feel the love in the music. But Paul Potts gets you from his first breath.
I wish him much luck.
What a difference than American Idol.
I just bought his CD!
It’s great. he’s not perfect. yet. But he is a true talent.
You cheered me up on a Friday nite!
great story
I have watched Paul Potts previously on our Nation News Programme every time I hear him I break out inot tears his voice is a gift from above and thanks to the worl wide net I am sure he is going to be a success I already have his cd
Andrea Bocelli is truly a master. He has a super great voice that sounds heavenly.”;`