Neal E. Boyd sings opera on America's Got Talent (WATCH )

[hotmamacita100]

omg, this is years old and i still cry lol

[amh950]

pretty good, but paul potts was better

[TYUF786]

awesome

[griffithafrank]

Oh god i hate that vibratto

[franiuc]

super !!!!!!!!!!

[toloveagirl]

i like paul potts version better

[tornadoshot]

"they are standing, they are standing"

yeah no shit

[101dowg]

i still think Nuttin but stringz should have won

[Henpups]

wow hes amazing

[infiltrator7777]

Oh I miss the old show - knight rider, Jerry, sharron and pierce. And Neil boyde.

[kossuth1966]

sorry, but this was not god as opera. With a lot of training he might me god. Otherwise i suggest some other genre.

[dedavmh]

he gave me goosebunmps

[swirlcrop]

This is so good.

[Bonesmolloy]

he's got the words wrong, has no breath support and paul potts would kick his ass on this song. talk about bastardising a pavarotti classic

[bigmacole]

@Bonesmolloy and what makes you the expert????????

[joeygoalyslayer]

it sucks that they changed jerry springer now

[EnLineage]

I think paul potts (the winner of BGT 2007), sing nessun dorma better than him. But this man really has a great voice too

[thenouxsilva]

Es lo mas grandioso que he visto.

[danilasad]

Well ,yes he has a nice voice, however he sang this Pavarotti song WRONG, they judges should had checked the pronunciation of it,he should had studied the lyrics carefully before this presentation,i speak portuguese and study italian,ask any italian to check and they must say he sang wrog even skiped the first songs part

[EricaNicolebbyy]

@danilasad lol, now tell me who cares :)

[mmmarcelo1414]

who the fuck cares if he said it wrong can u sing like that i think NOT

[TheGreatOne97]

woah, a sensational voice !!

[Chaos7677]

okay... okay.. so maybe he's good.....

[mazdamaniac90]

didnt like how the host kept repeating everything

[l3gend4rydragon]

I really hope that Neal E Boyd would win this contest...I think he will actually.

[jmlulu018]

he is the winner of 2008....

[l3gend4rydragon]

Wait a min...then when did that girl Bianca win?

[jmlulu018]

season1

[jamooba112]

like in 2006 or something.

[Zo0oL89]

a good librettist

[ohBTW]

He was a little under pitch at times and sometimes I couldn't tell where the center of the pitch actually was because his vibrato would be a little unfocused at times.

[realdeal8471]

The British are coming! The British are coming!

[bookvirus]

as some says he is good but paul is better so much better sorry that's the truth

[heiroglyphx3]

hes good but i think nuttin but stringz shudve won

[kwark1223]

THis is one of the best opera pieces of all. Niel did well. But paul did better.

[frank02111]

Neal should be crown as The" Black Pavarotti" -BRAVO!!!!

[acalanesman22]

@frank02111 ABSOLUTELY NOT

[DjAko3hack]

tudefjæs

[philipredboy]

HE ROCKS!

Used to think opera is kinda boring

Now I kinda like it~

[Makaveli1313]

@philipredboy u are kinda retarded,

[BrummieJamie]

Some bizarre comments on here, in my opinion this guy is simply tremendous and who cares if this was sung by Paul Potts, the fact is could you sing it???? Well done Neal worthy winner and definately my favourite act

[MasterSpartan224]

This guy was fantastic.... but does anyone else think this guy looks like the chubby little black kid, part of the lost boys, from the movie Hook?? Looks exactly like him all grown up.lol

[robbopayne]

Could they have 3 less talented judges if they tried?

Not one of them knows a thing about spotting talent

[TarguzMewiez]

ima guess u went there and got rejected :p

and they are only on the show to get more viewers

although simon cowel > david

[Redempt111]

Says the guy trolling on youtube! lol

[flipmonkeh]

What's the song he's singing?!

[djdrifta]

Nessun Dorma. Pavarotti sung it once or twice before ;)

[SoSaysAlfred]

I am friends with him on facebook bitch!

[Skurt100]

Mark Vincent in Australia got talent 2009 is way better then both paul and Neil check him out

[benny3142]

In my opinion, Paul Potts has nothing on this guy, and it's not like you can call him a copy cat, alot of people sing opera, and alot of people like Nessun Dorma. Also, this guy looks ok, Paul Potts looks like the underside of a Vauxhall.

[1994maguire1994]

simply outstanding..

[louisedue]

.. dejavu .. from 2 years back .. in britan .. that was just a chubby white male insted of this guy.

[jodiewardan14]

louise...ur a chubby white male

[noname6]

this is a fuckin joke!! Paul potts done exactly the same on the first episode of britains got talent... this is just a shitty copy of it, to try and make just as big a story of it as in britain... so sad!!

[gatesoftroy22]

i what to hug him

[ahmet4231]

it´s very dangerous

[artmania1990]

yeah this is too similar to paul potts to be ignored..... kinda copycat-ish

[cannonbulk]

Who gives a shit okay? They're both amateurs who've been given the chance to become pros they have the TALENT and are being TAUGHT the SKILL

[remeclerk]

Weird, I think they are cheating!! Watch Britains got talent (Paul Potts) from 2007!!!!!!!!!-he won too!!!!!

[LordTyrannus]

Paul Potts was a lot better in my opinion. But this guy has a much deeper voice similar to Pavoratti.

[jgc647]

you can't fake that kind of emotion.

[LadieGiggles09]

JERRY IS SO FUNNY!

[pleic]

paul and neal can't compare with real concert level vocalists...but this is nice for a talent show.

[backyarder89]

fucking awsome

[carlitos07way]

this is a paul potts rip off..i now think certain acts are staged

[allisonkaletch]

how do u figure that this act was staged? just because he sang the same song as paul potts? u make no sense

[carlitos07way]

the similarities are staggering.. just my own opinion, i dont ask you to believe it

[kpquest]

Could the crowd shut up until the guy finishes? its not like its that much to ask. Typical americans!

[rick557]

The Brit crowd did exactly the same for Paul Pott You Moron!

[SweetaRoxious]

I know what you mean that can be very distracting sometimes. They should have just waited until he finished. In Britain's got talent the public lets the participants finish before they start clapping and screaming and stuff.

[dabu102]

not for susan boyle. they did the same thing.

[Beastmode1492]

he did this before any body even gave a fuck about susan boyle

[gnarlycorinne]

gives me chills everytime i see this

[logieparogie]

If you have nothing nice to say.... dont say anthing you jelause people...........

[james92power]

you could see the look on peirce's face that he is much better than potts

[kalamarinman]

they both sing like shit.I dont care if somebody sels insurance and is average singer.If this kind of singer really won competition ,it only tells how stupid people really are.Please listen Pavarotti,Franco Corelli or some other real singers,and they dont use microphone because opera singers dont use it!!!

[james92power]

Neal is MUCH better than paul potts , for sure

[realoctane]

This guy is good But not as good as Paul he's just trying to be good as him NICE TRY AMERICA!!

[BobSidf]

Neal is way better than Potts.

I like Neals voice more than Potts.

Lower and Smoother. =)

[Marcorotti]

La verdad si canta el muchacho, lo hace bien, lo felicito, pero no me parece digno para un aplauso de pie del público, ahora resulta que buscan un Potts americano (no me ha gustado el manoseo de la ópera por este británico a quien tampoco admiro ni poquito).

En resumen, bien por el, y respeto a quien le guste, pero por esto y otros videos de YT... ¡que conformistas nos hemos vuelto como público!

[braskiuke]

wow. unreal. my favourite

[capoeirantua]

chills..and a tear ...amazing

[omgproducers2]

thats a my missouri boy

[jimskid56]

Love This!!!!

[streetstream]

Sorry, but paul Potts is beter. This guy is good too, but Paul is beter.

He also made a mistake at the end. He didn't carry the note long enough.

Jerry Springer = annoying.

David hasselhoff : drunk?

[Moranduzo]

this guys are great...

[DubDubProductions]

italiano

[dragonzuma]

Paul Pott is better than this Guy,Neal sing not so emotional like Paul.

[streetstream]

Indeed.

[balut4you]

lol at the discription "gistory" ftl

[nerdheadbanger]

He's great! Paul Potts on Britain's Got Talent performed it too.. I think that Potts pronounced some of the words better, but this guy's voice is AMAZING. They're both great. He's such a good guy too.

[obesebagel]

this was amazing, but would have been 100x better if they didn't keep cutting to jerry springer adding his own personal commentary

[creepybarber]

hes good...

[heberhawk510]

Well at least winning the million dollars should get him off welfare lol. I don't think he should of won, I wonder how much a million bucks is gonna last him if he spends a100 $ a day on eating :o phat mofo

[buckyman16]

fuckin retard

[gavinottawa]

Clearly you're an idiot.

In answer to your question if he invests his

winnings, even conservatively, he'll never touch the principal, even after taxes.

But seriously, you really are a moron.

[leave13]

most opera singers are big because it gives them a stronger voice

[malkrow21]

do you even know what "phat" means?

[TRuTH5240]

i usually hate opera but even i have to admit he is really good!

[militarychief]

It may have been because he was nervous but he was out of tune right at the beginning but overcame that. He has a beautiful, forceful voice. As much as I like Paul Potts, this young man has a more forceful voice and can hit the high notes. I wish him the best. He seems to be a beautiful person.

[raiinxxxx]

he's good, but nothing really seperates him from any other opera singer.

[waseemsfun]

100%

[GeGeMus12]

Wow, dis nigga is tight. Betta den Paul Potts fo sho son! Hes da real deal, Paul Potts is a poser

[flute1234]

Paul Potts is much better. And why would you even say Paul Potts is a poser? Come with substance instead of nonsense.

[shmoo0109]

I agree. Potts is better. Neil is OK. but his voice fades at the end of some of his phrases especially the first one) and he gets a bit off key sometimes.

[adamzalkin]

when you know what its like to go from poor to rich then talk you fucking fags.

[LK1234LK]

paul pott is a proffesional opera singer see at wikkipedia....

[obamasuckss]

you are NUTS!!!

[segomalo]

alguien sabe cuál es su registro? cuál es la nota más alta que cantó?

[wrathofskorm]

I think the key word here is 'impersonator.' He's no opera singer...more like a fat cry baby. The British show is way more talented and interesting to watch.

[tadm123]

not surprinsingly your from Britain, lol get the fuck out then

[wrathofskorm]

lol...where exactly does it say that I'm from Britain? Either way, country of origin is irrelevant...the point is I have played the violin for 10 years and have a diploma in it so I can discern talent and Neal Boyd, while not completely devoid of musical talent, is hardly worthy of the title he won. Oh and why don't you get the fuck out you talentless piece of crap?

[emeraldgreenlady1]

That is a superb singing! It brought tingles to my body. I had goosebumps all over my body. What a Talent! I am glad we found another very good opera singer. BRAVO! You are a million dollar man for me.

[ILoveTobin]

what, is everybody now walking in Paul's shoes?

if anybody will compare this guy to Pavarotti, I'll explode. lol.

Even Potts did better.

Just because this was Pavarotti's trademark song, stop comparing all these people to him. it's bullshit.

[ILoveTobin]

Oh, buy the way, his Italian sucks.

[ILoveTobin]

Oh, by the way, his Italian sucks.

[wrathofskorm]

Actually I thought Paul was very polished and talented...but this guy...mediocre at best. I hate how ppl are drooling over him...he doesn't even sing in tune half the time...this performance in particular was atrocious!!! Paul is 100000 better.

[gopoop101]

dun se cierno!!!!!! oh man that was awesome 123445234523455900000%

[waseemsfun]

100 %

[raulox71]

Neil and Paul are both very good singers. And that´s end of it.

[chileno20021]

Stop fucking comparing him to Paul Potts

might as well fucking compare Paul Potts to Luciano Pavarotti. Potts is SHIT compared to him.

Neal is so talented. I'm really rootin for this guy, he's great

[wrathofskorm]

lol...You must be tone deaf...your comment is idiotic.

[HaloChaos]

What a bitch, all he's doing is copying Paul Potts seriously man.

[umopapisdn]

Fo real. Why can't he come up with his own songs?

People these days.

[thomassine]

Neal boyd you got a poverful voice and the first time i hear you singing i was so amazed,i grow up with musician i know about singer,my father was a singer i sing myself but i can not sing opera,my favorite singer is andrea bocelli and i love classical music.Neal i wish you best the luck ,don`t give up one day you going the be big mark my world.Good bless you ,you and you family.thomassine

[valensmann]

Good voice, but he gets the pronounciations all wrong. Which kinda ruins it for me.

[Ibrannan]

Ok so i listened to both back to back and i dont think Potts quite met the same pitch that Neil could make, and with this particular song I have to give Neil the better performance.

[valpolala]

ok. i agree. he's really GREAT. however, it's true, he does need lessons so that he can fine tune it. he ran out of breath, but it was still very impressive. however, i think he cut it short. i felt he didn't sing enough. nevertheless, he DOES have talent.

[CKEddie]

Not as good as Paul Potts

[cthretard2]

This guy's quality isn't really all that impressive. He's ok but I don't think he has the skill to be singing opera even in minor roles in minor opera houses yet. He still needs a lot of training because, honestly, I know people in their teens who could sing this song with higher quality vibrato, tonality, dynamics, language, breath control and acting skill (It's theater for goodness' sake; why is he standing stationary?). I'm sure he's a nice guy, but I really think he needs some music classes.

[52opera]

If you feel that way, then why do you care to even write? How do you define skill? Can you name me a minor opera house that wouldn't take this guy? Do you really know multiple people in their TEENS who could sing Nessun Dorma? Really??? And what High School do you teach at?

[piraat32]

this guy has tallent does annyone know when the simi final is i must whatch this one you tube because i cant watch this on the dutch tv loves from holland

[52opera]

to SAriverwalkArts: Your statement is ridiculous. I need you to go out on that stage and show Neal that his audience response came from the "beauty of the selection" and not his performance. Better yet, why don't you personally show him how its done. I'm sure you could since you are obviously WAY above sub-par yourself. Right?

[perhuto]

Hello everyone

If you like Neal Boyd, Paul Potts or just the song Nessun Dorma. Please check out

Cliff McCormick Nessun Dorma

His last note is incredible, thank you all for the support, I really do appreciate it!

Cheers!

[SAriverwalkArts]

I have heard many tenors attempt to sing this powerful aria, unfortunately their voice falls short of the power and vocal technique needed to perform this song in entirety. The beauty of this selection is in the music and still effective for the audience despite the lack of vocal talent. Honestly this is a really less than sub-par vocal. Puccini is rolling in his grave... This is not the best America has to offer, even for a amautuer performance.

[wrathofskorm]

Wow, I completely agree. It really grates me that ppl actually think this guy is talented.

[TrueBlueDigger]

I agree with you mate, he's not that good, paul potts was a million times better. Bloody sob story gets him through more than his talent.

[obamasuckss]

paul potts s u c k s ! your crazy!

[acalanesman22]

@SAriverwalkArts THANK YOU.

[l1geh]

OMG fuckin same song as Paul Potts did.

[nbscorpio3]

I gotta admit he broke at the end of the song.

He sound good just the same.

[APhantomPhan]

I'm unimpressed. His vibrato sounded unnatural. An opera singer must sing with vibrato, but it also must be controlled. When certain singers perform this aria, the high B leaves me breathless. This high B had me wincing. I am perfectly aware that it is not an easy note to hit--I have to use a high B as well. It doesn't sound like he was trained to sing that piece and since opera is a very technical form of music training is absolutely essential.

[52opera]

freaksinger96, I went to my Turandot score, played through it,listened to Potts and Boyd, then Pavarotti's videos. All 3 sing in the original key of G Major. Please don't try to imply they aren't each great singers. Go to a piano and try to sing a high B with the same power Neal E. Boyd did. It's just hard to believe he's only 32. He's not even close to his prime(45 usually for most tenors). I don't think audiences will be able to handle it when he is!

[freakysinger96]

It would be nice if he can sing the right key. Since he claim an operatic singer.This is a Tenor peace.

[lisa171717]

not as good as the people on britains got talent...look up andrew johnston or phil potts

[perhuto]

Hello everyone

If you enjoy Neal Boyd or Paul Potts or just the song Nessun Dorma, please check out

Cliff McCormick Nessun Dorma

His last note is amazing! Thank you all so much for the support. I do appreciate it.

Cheers!

P.S. There is no need to say negative things about Neal or Paul. If you don't like them, just move on.

[Madroxide186]

ZOIDBERG AT 1:46

[MichaelinDenmark]

another sobstory - obese guy - coming from a small poor family .. bla bla bla --- fucking crap

[maggiev0805]

My goodness, where is this guy now, absolutely stunning. xx

[vincentanton73]

I cried when I saw him sing, I thought of his Mom and how proud she is, I was proud of the very talented human being he is. CAO

[OWildeman]

Maybe you had to be there to get the impact of his performance while Paul Pott's performance translated better on television.

[MichaelinDenmark]

he is absolutely no good

[waveslider11]

Potts performs better but seems more like mechanics. I think Neal has a deeper quality to his voice I like. Neal needs training on breathing or something, plus he was pretty emotional. Screwed up his first verse and didn't end very well.

"Never compare him to Potts", well an opinion but I don't think Potts is untouchable by Neal at all.

[waveslider11]

Then I listen to Parvarotti sing Nessun Dorma and I think Shut it Down!

A groomed professinal Opera singer with a Version that is on a different Strata than both Potts & Boyd can only dream to approach.

[APhantomPhan]

Agreed. Perhaps I wouldn't have taken such a strong disliking to their performances if they hadn't chosen a piece that Pavarotti has made so well known. Personally, I've only heard two versions I actually liked that weren't exclusively Pavarotti singing: One was Placido Domingo. The other was when all of the three tenors sang it. They needed to pick a different aria.

[MichaelinDenmark]

He needs a voice transplant.

[mom2beau]

Fuck you

[MichaelinDenmark]

fuck you back asshole

[MichaelinDenmark]

this guy CANNOT and never will be compared to Paul Potts. This guy SUCKS compared to him. No way in hell will he win the show

[LilMoof]

He won't have to sell insurance anymore! Holy cow! Even if he doesn't win, someone somewhere will have him sing for money!!!

[drcat1313]

he is better than paul . he is more fluid with it . paul looks like he something in his mouth

[MichaelinDenmark]

More fluid with it -- what do you mean ? his body ? LMAOARO

[00chris7]

not only is he a good singer he is also a nice guy, i hope he wins.

[drcat1313]

I hate Britain's voices . it gives me a headache .so I guess he probably sucks to me

[drcat1313]

I guess neil is better than paul because paul did not win it . he probably win it all

[RadiantKatie]

drcat, Paul did win BGT 2007. He has since recorded an album, One Chance, which went to #1 in at least 13 countries and sold over 3 million copies. He recently completed a very successful world tour of 77 concerts in 145 days on four continents before a total of 200,000 fans. Neal will have his chance. I still feel his best opportunity will be in his own music through his songwriting.

[drcat1313]

maybe you mean 2006

because terry fator won last year and Nobody will ever beat him . he just signed a 1 million contract with vegas hotel

[RadiantKatie]

BGT is Britain's Got Talent. George Sampson won it this year.

[scootscoot92]

no he won 100 Million dollars contract

[nomyspacegirl]

not $1 millon..a $100 MILLON for terry fator

[sedberghli]

i think he is poor...I hv no idea why he can gone through...

look at paul potts

both r ordinary guy...

n he sang much better than neal...

[leezy15]

oh my god, i feel so happy for this guy! i hope the best things happens to him and that he wins

[greenzire05]

which version is neil singing?

While I do like Paul Potts...please look up his Bio. He was trained in Italy. While I am sure he was a car phone saleman....he was no ordinary salesman. I like Neal Boyd better. I don't know maybe cause I do feel like he is a diamond in the rough.