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Susan Boyle's Got Viral Video Talent

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There have been moments in the history of viral video when it seems as if the whole world unites around one phenomenon. Evolution of Dance is one. Bush's infamous battle with an Iraqi journalist's shoes is another. For the past week, we've been marveling at the popularity of the latest star of viral video – the unassuming, unexpectedly talented Susan Boyle of Britain's Got Talent.

Susan Boyle's Got Talent

As you can see, Susan enchanted the audience and judges of Britain's Got Talent with her rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from the musical Les Miserables. Since then, the video of her performance has spread throughout the viral video world. People have been asking us about how popular this performance has become over the past couple days. Today, using our Viral Reach Database, we have the answer.

We have identified well over 200 unique videos (!!) related to Susan's performance. These clips have generated more than 47.7 million views (!!) and 125,000+ comments (!!). Did we mention that she did this in less than one (!!) week?

With interviews of the 47-year-old Scottish singer coming out by the bunches, the story, and its correlating viral video views, appear only to be getting larger by the day. The videos attracted 7.5 million views on Wednesday alone. Yesterday, that figure jumped to nearly 14 million (!!).

To put this into perspective, we need to look at some of the other viral video heavy hitters: 

As of today, Bush vs. Shoes has kicked up 33.2 million views. Tina Fey's spot-on impression of Sarah Palin, supported by Amy Poehler's unnerved Hillary Clinton, has raked in 34.2 million. President Obama's historic victory speech on election night has picked up 18.5 million. The humble -- and previously unknown -- Susan Boyle, in less than one week, has trumped them all with more than 47.7 million views.

We'll leave it to other, more-qualified pundits to comment on what this means for the state of entertainment. From our perspective, the runaway viral video success of Susan Boyle's performance is yet another indicator that the online video industry is incredibly dynamic, rich with opportunity, chock-full of data, and a veritable gold mine of undiscovered insights. 

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The data used in this post was collected from our Viral Reach Database, a constantly growing video repository of analytic data on 100+ million Internet videos from 150+ video-sharing destinations.

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COMMENTS

sweet. i didn't realize she was more popular than any of those alternatives. evolution of dance was new to me until recently. found it by filtering "most viewed all time" on youtube.

posted @ Friday, April 17, 2009 2:33 PM by Marcel


I cant say enough but AWESOME the best performance in the world that I have ever seen AMAZING WOW

posted @ Friday, April 17, 2009 5:39 PM by Robert Roddick


All this fuss is being made over a talented woman because she doesn't fit the profile of what a woman is suppose to look like in our culture. The judges should be embarrassed that they assumed that Susan was some kind of joke because she isn't pretty by their definition. Imagine all the talent out there that is never recognized because the packaging doesn't fit the mold some marketers decided on. She does have talent and deserves recognition and applause for that. The rest of us should take a good look in the mirror ourselves and think about the way that we judge people.

posted @ Friday, April 17, 2009 6:06 PM by D. Jacobs


There is a message of hope in the Susan Boyle story - and what better time for us all to be able to achieve our dreams and be released from anxiety. Perhaps a viral video has an element of people wanting to share good news and inspiration. Susan Boyle touches deep into the human spirit - what better thing to go viral!

posted @ Friday, April 17, 2009 6:08 PM by James Burgin


I wept when I saw/heard her sing. It is much more than just the difference between her looks and age and ability. She is something special.

posted @ Friday, April 17, 2009 10:23 PM by Gary


Many Blessings to You Susan and thankyou for another life lesson.

posted @ Sunday, April 19, 2009 11:04 AM by Tackett,K


WE SHOULD NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER,SUSAN BOYLE DID NOT FIT THE PROFILE OF A SINGER LIKE MAYBE BEYONCE BUT SHE SURE COULD BELT OUT A SONG ON KEY AND WOW THE CROUD, I WISH HER THE BEST AND HOPE FAME AND FORTUNE COME TO THIS FAB SINGER....

posted @ Monday, April 20, 2009 5:42 AM by AJ


She was brave enough to follow a dream and succeed even though so many people thought she couldnt. How can you not love a story like that? and in the versions of the You Tube where you see her chatting before the performance, she was cheeky and very positive. i think her spirit, courage and ultimate success brings hope to a lot of people's lives. and who cant use a bright spark of hope now?

posted @ Monday, April 20, 2009 8:40 AM by purry


I also wept when I heard her sing. It was truly inspirational. Should serve as encouragement to keep reaching for your dreams despite the naysayers.

posted @ Monday, April 20, 2009 8:51 PM by Nicole


I have listened to you sing that song 50 times or more. I have over 8 years of college and people for my life time have judged me as less than what I am. Still those same people depend on me and my ability with great knowledge to make them look good. It hurts very deep yet I like you will never let them steer me from my course for I like you Susan know who,what and what our abilities are and our limits. So with that I commend you Susan and ask you never let anyone change you to what they want to see or what they want you to look like. You and I know that you are the grandest just the way you are. All we ask is for you to keep on singing and keep that beautifull wonderful singing voice where we all can enjoy it to the fullest. YOU ARE THE GREATEST

posted @ Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:02 AM by J. J. Jackman


I will always remember exactly where I was the first time I heard "Susan Boyle Sing". She created a perfect moment. It reminded me of the first time I heard my baby daughter cry. Joyous. It's also bitter sweet because the first time only happends once. I look forward to celebrating Susan's success and hope her story bring the world clos

posted @ Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:28 AM by Ken Martin


HOLA FAMILIA: AHORA COMPRENDO MEJOR POR QUE BRUNO TIENE ESE TALENTO Y TAN LINDA VOZ. POR FIN ENCONTRE EL VIDEO DE BETSY QUE QUIERO COMPARTIR CON USTEDES. ESTO FUE EN EL ANO 1978 CANTANDOLE A CHOLIN EN EL AUDITORIUM DE LA MUNICIPALIDAD DEL CALLAO. 
 
BESOS, Maritza

posted @ Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:08 PM by PARA BETSY


So many are discouraged,saddened and wondering what will happen to them in the near future. Susan has given us all a ray of sunshine to enjoy,she has lifted our spirits and given us something beautiful and wonderful to talk about. I do not know how many times i have listened to her performance but i do know i cannot wait to be able to buy her first CD. I tend to click on the site and listen again in the morning just to cheer up the day, what an inspiration.

posted @ Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:56 PM by Judy lantieri


incredible congratulationes susan its very good

posted @ Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:41 PM by siegfriedcastrosoule


I've listen to Susan's almost daily on Twitter. It moves me now as it did when i first heard it. I agree with a lot of other people,I can't wait until her CD comes out. Talent comes in many ages .American Idol should change their age limit. They are short changing themselves and fans. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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posted @ Friday, April 24, 2009 8:40 PM by David Helfrey


I believe Susan is one of the most wonderfl person to stand up in front of people and do what she did she is very brave to stand ther and deal with the people being very rude about the way she looks

posted @ Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:46 AM by Brandy Keeler


Susan Boyle is a voice from Heaven 
she has shaken the Internet and Music Universe by her awesome spirit, octave range and I predict she will be at the very top of the Music list singing the> 
"I dreamed a dream" and her hits yet to come!

posted @ Monday, April 27, 2009 2:11 PM by BOB


WOW SUSAN I WISH I COULD BUY YOUR CD'S I HAD YOUR VOICE OUT ON MY PATIO SPEAKERS AND HAD IT PLAYED ! IT SURE WOWED THE NEIGHBORS!i got teary eyed...Susan you got a Voice from Heaven and I like your new make up, love you and Hugs from bob

posted @ Wednesday, April 29, 2009 10:45 PM by BOB


i first saw susan on t.v. and then went on you tube. absolutely brilliant she sends chills through me. I listen several times a day. have fowarded this to family and friends. brought tears to my daughter`s eyes. love to start a fan club!!!!!!the expressions of the panel and the audience were priceless. lidia from Boston.

posted @ Saturday, May 02, 2009 11:10 AM by lidiaristuccia


aready made comment and hope it has been posted.

posted @ Saturday, May 02, 2009 1:16 PM by lidiaristuccia


I can't stop watching this video of Susan Boyle-I want the video to reach #1 views. It makes me happy to see a dream come true Even though it's a lot of hype and somewhat staged- Susan Has Talent- Best? good enough to inspire us and sell lots of music so she can go pro.  
We don't need to listen to the best voice in the world to feel emotion. Most popular singers would loose on shows like Idol- but they are still popular. Susan has a fan base now and now can do what she has always wanted to do- sing pro. I hope she is able to make her dreams come true in life as well as music and love or what ever make her happy. Fame has its price- just keep your feet on the ground Susan- Don't give into the Hype- just do your best and stay humble. 
Adam Lambert should get this much attention on Idol. It's all a bit set up- Adam in bottom 2 a joke-but now everyone will vote for adam more- smart. Simon we are not that stupid to think the producers of idol and BGT like to pull our heart strings. The story sell us just as much as the performances. Just don't go too far with the tricks or people will stop watching the shows. 

posted @ Monday, May 04, 2009 2:04 AM by scottinfogcity


YOU GO GIRL!!

posted @ Thursday, May 07, 2009 11:41 AM by Jim


when will the tallies be updates Susan Boyles should be almost twice that indicated as at 1st May

posted @ Saturday, May 16, 2009 7:05 AM by allen.seymour


Being able to fully understand how and why videos go viral will be the best information you can arm yourself with so you can learn how to use this information to improve your business. "Leveraged Marketing" is the wave of the future for business owners. 
 
Charles Clift 
TubeVideoPro.com

posted @ Sunday, May 17, 2009 6:24 PM by Charles Clift


Dear Susan; "Music is Love in Search of a Word," and your beautiful voice and positive spirit certainly does reflect the true meaning of that now famous 'Hallmark Statement.' God bless you and much success as you move forward upon your very own Spiritual and Musical Journey that you are kindly sharing with the world!

posted @ Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 AM by Johnathan Carpenter


o the negative posters: our lives are supposedly a "gift" from (some) God or mother nature; our appearance as well as our traits such as our voice is part of the "gift." be careful what you say of "His/Mother nature's" (deity's) gift it may be consider blasphemy. Ms. Boyle is kind enough to share her gift. She is gracious, modest, humble, cute etc and with her gifted voice, had the greatest TALENT to affect so many millions of people worldwide. SHE IS BEYOND THIS SHOW.....Thank you SUSAN!

posted @ Wednesday, May 27, 2009 4:18 PM by manfred zendar


If TALENT is truly what BGT show is about, talent is the ability succeed in a goal. Susan was more that successful in rocking the audiences, she ROCK THE WORLD! The is a big difference between talent and skill. Putting her beautiful voice aside, and aside from her performance, she more than accomplished what she set out to do. Simon almost had it with his comment on Oprah. We witnessed the GREATEST show of TALENT there ever was; her internet record continually shows.

posted @ Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:11 AM by a.kage


hola

posted @ Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:11 PM by jose


CUANDO LA ESCUCHE, ME PARECIO GRACIOSA. LUEGO LA ESCUCHE CANTAR Y ME QUEDE MUDO, SENTIA COMO DESDE MI INTERIOR ME ENVOLVIA UNA CALENTURA EN TODO EL CUERPO, MI PIEL SE ESCARPELABA Y MIS OJOS SE INUNDABAN DE LAGRIMAS. SU ALEGRIA DE HABER CLASIFICADO, SE VOLVIO MI ALEGRIA. Y SU ESPERANZA DE GANAR SE VOLVIO MIO TAMBIEN. NO PUDE HABLAR AL ESCUCHAR LOS RESULTADOS, EN EL QUE QUEDABA SEGUNDA. PERO LUEGO ME SENTI ALIBIADO CUANDO PENSE QUE PRONTO LA VOLVERIA ESCUCHAR CANTAR Y VER LO SIMPATICA QUE ES. SUSAN ES SINONIMO DE ESPERANZA. PERU AMA A SUSAN, ACA SE ESTUVO PENDIENTE DE SUS PRESENTACIONES Y DE SU ESTADO DE SALUD.

posted @ Tuesday, June 02, 2009 10:22 AM by HUBERT


Much has happened, appeared, and been written about Susan Boyle since April 11th, when she was introduced to the world on You Tube. We, I, was overcome by her lovely voice. I'm not a musician, but her clarity, the vocal quality,and her mannerisms were so warm and welcoming even to an audience and judges that were initially dismissing her. She had the ability to change their tune and perception of her. And that was the magic. Each day since, we see and read about the other facets of this woman. She is literally under a microscope...the whole world is watching... Like all of us, Susan Boyle has "issues" but that shouldn't negate the gift that she is willing to share with the world. May the Susan Boyle-lesson be that we, I, be open to the other Susan Boyle(s) in our lives and don't dismiss their gifts.

posted @ Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:16 AM by cicichi


There are certainly a lot of singers in the world. But there are very few superstars. Susan Boyle is indeed in that small select group. I hope she breaks all the records, both in video views and record sales.

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