Rise Up and Shout

[hajiscello]

I just discovered you today and you're talent is beyond words, I could harly believe it. This is a wonderful song and I'll definantly be following your accomplishments from here on out. As an artist with similar taste I'm so very happy to find a successful person doing what they love. Thank you.

[sharonbolin]

Initially this was just a good song but when I saw you perform it in LA early this year you absolutely blew me away - such strength and conviction in the words and performance - You totally give the song meaning - it is a fabulous song!

[terrybax]

Love this powerful song. I saw you sing it in Los Angeles last year - you were fantastic!

[64forestkat]

What is "H8" ? I'm in Canada and not familiar with this issue.

[nvalten]

Oh one last thing found out about this on Jay Leno... Who the heck got the idea of straight pride day? Isn't that every day? Come on people use ur heads! This coming from a straight teenage girl...

[nvalten]

whoops Michelle NOT Michael what was I thinking?

[nvalten]

Oh.. He's just so cute in every little thing he does. Love u John. LOVE u Poppycock and u should've won AGT. Too bad America's reality shows are run by homophobic Brits. I'll bet Michael Bachmann is behind these schemes...hhmmm

[Meagmyster]

YES! I love this and i love you! keeep at it youre so amazing! <3

[Mrstreetballer97]

i think you should of done this song on the AGT finals

[WayTooManyFriends]

Jeffree Star where the hell are you?!?

[greendaylover323]

I love this so much I relate to it so much, Its like my soul song lol

[gothgirl1330]

i love this video :D i love prince poppycock and gay pride ^-^ ITS THE GREATEST EVARR >:D

[42angelstar]

i LOVE this song

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

Soo got this on my Ipod!!!:D

[detectivegirl123]

i never cared about sexuality. plus gay guys are the best! So what thier gay! everyone is different! I love John Quale and i'd love him no matter what he is!

[sashimidragon]

God, you are fantastic! Keep singing and being yourself, and I will keep buying your music. I thought you deserved to win AGT and I don't even watch that show. <3

[m155t1fy]

im a victim of h8 too :(

[Etrnyty89]

whats h8?

[1313hahaha]

@Etrnyty89 Hate. They're saying that they're gay and they don't have rights.

[yourticketstogo]

@Etrnyty89 h8=hate

[detectivegirl123]

@Etrnyty89 hate!

[1313hahaha]

This is such a great song!

[1313hahaha]

I love this song! Too bad you didn't win AGT, John — but who cares, you will go far!

[kelseyhm]

i keep wondering why being gay or homosexual is such a big deal and i seriously cant figure it out..not that i am but why should it matter?

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@kelseyhm Too many people are ignorant and arrogant... I'm not gay either... but I sometimes ask the same question.

[kelseyhm]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 no kidding..the whole thing is extremely ridiculous though because its not like someone being gay is hurting anyone or doing anything to anyone but people just wont let people be happy.

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@kelseyhm I know and it bothers me so much. Not to be sterotypical here, but I live up in Maine and seriously so many people I know are opposed to gays and I don't understand why. I give so many lectures to people like why do people care what John Quale does with his royal package? Its none of their buisness and its completely irrelevent.

[kelseyhm]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 bothers me too :(. I know and its even used as an insult to people like they just randomnly throw arround the word. Excactly no one should care what he does ..with it..lol sorry that part made me laugh although this IS a serious matter. We even call them queer or something? Which is supposed to mean odd or unusual..It doesnt make any sense.

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@kelseyhm Yes people do that a lot. Usually too people will be fighting or something than suddenly someone goes "well your gay" or something like that and everyone laughs and doesn't think twice about it. I call people like that homophobes, my friend. Being gay isn't insulting, and if someone calls me gay I just laugh and say trust me, if I was gay you would know it. I don't feel insulted when someone says that i just feel like they are being an ignoramus. They have no idea what gays go through.

[kelseyhm]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 excactly i hear it all the time....actually our french teacher bought it up in grade 7 I think and she told us she saw a kid telling another kid he was a "fag" and she said " Hey! I could be a fag, why couldnt I be a fag"..I feel ridiculous typing that word..it has no meaning at all except for the cruelty put behind it. (of course our french teacher had no idea what this word meant and thought it was ridiculous when she found out)..

[kelseyhm]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 I think itd be a fair fight if the homophobes had to go through this much just to be with someone they loved.

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@kelseyhm You know you make a good point there. Gays are constintly being judged no matter what they do. A lot of people up here say "would you want to see two gay people making out?" everytime I say well no but I don't want to see two straight people making out either. That is something that should be private.. it has nothing to do with people being gay.

[kelseyhm]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 excactly I actually got into a fight about that... its like you read my mind and it was obviously a homophobe and I got asked how would i like it if i had seen 2 gay guys making out (because this boy was talking about..what he had seen i guess) and i told him I wouldnt like to see anyone making out because well...like you said its private and its still the same concept wether its 2 guys,2 girls or 1 guy and 1 girl.

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@kelseyhm Yeah I know. Most people that don't like homosexuals are so arrogant and so ignorant that they started saying mean things and I say: "well how would you like it if you didn't even have the frickin freedom to donate blood?", and they have no idea what I am talking about. I exlpain to them that gay people in America as of right now do not have the freedom to donate blood if they are honest to having "sexual relations" with another man since 1977. And they have no idea! So ignorant.

[kelseyhm]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 thats retarted..:L I mean people obviously dont care if it doesnt somehow concern them or affect their lives..alot of ignorant people are like that (it seems like that to me) BUT they actually care if people are gay..they dont really look into it they just SOMEHOW guess that they dont like gay people or whatever..and i always question why we have names for people..like people who say black people or gay people..its not like their different but we name them non the less.

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@kelseyhm I get what your saying. I like the term "homosexuals" better than "gay", but I think that it is just the way people are being brought up and it is a habit to a lot of people to say gay people. I also like the term "heterosexuals" better than "straight people", just because I feel that saying homosexual is more respectful. A lot of people also don't know that people cannot be openly homosexual and be in the army and such. So many people just look past these things.

[kelseyhm]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 Excactly. When someone says gay it sounds to me like an insult..like they would be trying to hurt someone else by saying it or that its meant to be something not right. I knew that..I didnt know things were still like that. I wouldve hoped that people might have changed and these laws couldve been abolished..but apparently its not that big of an issue..not to the heterosexuals anyway.

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@kelseyhm Well I think that so many people just look past these issues and think that other people can change things someday. Um, no people! We all need to stand up and fight for equal rights.

[kelseyhm]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 Just like John is doing :)

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@kelseyhm Exactly:). He is like my hero haha he is the best. I won't ever watch Americas Got Talent again.

[kelseyhm]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 :) mine too...well this was the first time i watched it..andi was going to stop watching it but then...HE happened..lol :) so i kept watching just to see him..every week...

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@kelseyhm Me too but I think the show is a set up so I won't watch it anymore. I want the best for my dear Prince though:). He was most definatly deserving of the win.

[kelseyhm]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 well..obviously im thinking the show is going to loose alot of viewers next season. He most definatly was but atleast hes not tied down to agt contracts or anything.

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@kelseyhm Exactly.:)

[DeMoNxMaStEr10]

GO PRINCE POPPYCOCK!!!! YOU SEXY BITCH!!!!

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

He is sooo sexy. I love what you stand for John, and keep going. This is so powerful. This song is important to me. I loveee you!

[polina4poppycock]

does anyone know where I can get lyrics to this song? Please!!! It is SO POWERFUL!!!

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@polina4poppycock Just look up on the internet Rise Up and Shout John uale lyrics and it will come up with some also i gave the lyrics to Prince Poppycocklover and she has a video of the lyrics. :)

[polina4poppycock]

@OMGitsmegzzz2435 thank you, I did find the video with the lyrics on it!!! both versions are on my favorites list! thanks again!!!

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@polina4poppycock Your welcome:)

[PrincePoppycockLover]

i listen to this song all the time! John is so cute with his hair straight!!

[jorshaye97]

congrats on making it this far in ATG, You did FABULOUS! (p.s. ur boyfriend is HAWT)

[frozenandbroken]

I was so angry you lost and I wanted to climb through the TV and strangle Pierce after the comment when you found out. You deserved to go all the way, after that I just cried and went to bed. BUT I do know that there are going to opportunities coming your way and either way I see you in Vegas! LOVE YOU!!!!!!

[kelseyhm]

@frozenandbroken atleast u didnt throw the remote at the tv...

[calisun2009]

Congratulations on the great finish on AGT. Many of us are looking forward to your next venture.

[JettaHeartWerewolves]

Absolutely love this :) Manages to work that gorgeous voice into a pop/electronic song!

[ShadowTheCat13]

He deserved to win - It was completely unfair for him to come in 4th. I <3 you John, you're so amazing! I loved you and everything you stood for!

[auntbecky]

i wonder if this is what he is going to do tuesday. he said it was going to be something "personal."

[HotDogsAndRelish]

You are so amazing in every aspect of the word I love what you stand for and i hate that some gays get treated different just because of that I know it is very wrong and kills me to see them get made-fun of. I and really inspired by all of you work and i plan to follow my dreams as you did yours :) thank you for giving me hope

[kwgrid]

Please, guys and gals, John needs your votes on AGT. Rise up and Vote! This is a glorious way to make a statement, to make a stand. There are camps out there that are actively campaigning to keep him from winning. They don't care who wins as long as its not him. PLEASE! Even if you don't follow AGT, get involved next Tuesday, 14 Sep, and vote for him when the show is over. It's free and easy. He deserves it and it's also an opportunity for a big breakthrough!!! Thx!! ♥♥♥

[grandmagrumpy]

Aha!  There you are, PP! I should have known that you weren't born yesterday. Good luck on AGT! Many of us expect you to win. At the very least, you have a huge new fan base!.

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

CONTINUED: That is a lot more blood. And like John wrote: They'd rather victims die. They would rather victims die than let a man that has had sex with another man since 1977 donate blood. And they think they are taking a "safety precaution". Um, hello people! Anyone that has had sex can have AIDS or be HIV positive. No, I'm not gay, but I stand for gay people because I feel like they have been through so much already. This is bull.

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

The last part of this song about gay men not being able to donate blood, urkes my nerves. Why does the United States think that most gay men are HIV and have AIDS? Its not true.. I know plenty of gay people that aren't HIV positive. Plus, out of the 31.3 million people that are HIV positive are women. So hm, lets see. Gay men can't donate blood, but half of the people that are HIV positive are women. If they eliminated this ban, there would be an estimated 219,000 more pints of blood availible.

[Polarcupcheck]

I just read the lyrics. I am really surprised, and it is a little saddening that someone can feel cast out like that.. Especially, for doing nothing to other people. It is unfortunate, but the sadists (witch hunters) are experts at creating a world of defensive people. School was pretty cruel when I was growing up, and I am the same age as John. No joke, a kid in my drama class in middle school had the last name Figaroa. Yea, you know where that is going. A mild mannered kid. Continued...

[Polarcupcheck]

@Polarcupcheck ...Everyday it was Figaro, Figaro, Figaro. I'm talking like 50% of the class in on this crap like a broken record. I think the teacher finally lost it and stood up for him.

I commend John for standing up for himself. I also think he has a good approach. Don't hide it. Don't lie about, and let people make up their own minds. I am seeing a very positive response across many different demographics.

[Animeniakx13]

I absolutely love your work, you're incredible beyond words! If you don't see this message too late, then I think you should sing one of your own songs on America's Got Talent; I think it'd blow everyone away :) They're just incredible! Don't ever change ♥

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@Animeniakx13 I don't agree here, I don't think he should sing one of his own songs on Americas Got Talent. Just because for me and a lot of other people see Prince Poppycock and John Quale as two different people, just from the same body. If he sang one of his own songs it would be like mixing the two people which would than become just really confusing and you wouldn't know what to call it. This song is fabulous, and I love what you stand for John! Keep up the fight!:)

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

This is amazing, Mr. John Quale. You continue to stun us all with your amazing talent. You go darlin'!:)

[PrincePoppycockLover]

does anyone have the lyrics to this song? i love this song and John so much, but i can't really understand him! lol

[talex42]

John Quale writer and singer of this is now getting known as Prince Poppycock a persona he has just introduced on American's Got Talent and he is taking the viewers by storm as a very talented man! Check him out online!! Go John!!

[franziskadenadel]

this song is so AWESOME! awesome music, awesome voice and good message...i'm from germany and when i looked at the lyrics of this song and did some research about blood donation in america i was really kind of SHOCKED...not letting people donate blood because they're gay is SICK...not every homosexual guy has AIDS nowdays and i guess they should know if they want to donate blood. i HOPE there will be more, equal rights for homosexual people EVERYWHERE soon!!

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

@franziskadenadel Well said. I hope more homosexuals have equal rights soon too:)

[frozenandbroken]

I am so happy you keep coming back on AGT, I was a fan from the auditions. Really hope you win! You just exude this amazing persona, absolutely fabulous! Then my mom showed me your website and fell in love even more! You really are such an inspiration. Love you John, aka Prince Poppycock :D

Oh and this video made me incredibly happy, and the song too. Stunningly beautiful!

[MarilouTaime]

Rock on! Equal rights for all!!! <3

[kwgrid]

Everyone needs to "RISE UP AND VOTE!" for John on AGT!!!!!

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

Oh yeah and... I LOVE YOU JOHN!!!!

[OMGitsmegzzz2435]

I love the first picture on this video.. it makes me smile every time!:) John looks so happy and in love!

[mdlittle5466]

Mr. John Quale, I commend you on your courage, drive and commitment. I am certain you are aware, but I wish to make a permenant statement nonetheless (albiet in cyberspace) that a hetrosexual white man can look upon your efforts with appreciation. I would regard you as friend and hope that I am worthy to be regarded thusly in return. For all that you've done and still do, Mr. Quale, I salute you.

[PrincePoppycockLover]

does anyone have a download link to this song? ive been trying ot find it everywhere because i really love this song!!! I LOVE YOU JOHN!

[TheArgentumProject]

@PrincePoppycockLover vidtomp3.com works altough sometimes it trys to make you take a survery just reload close - reopen till it goes away lol ive never done a survey yet

[PrincePoppycockLover]

i love you SO MUCH JOHN! as well as Prince Poppycock ;)

[hooves29324]

awesome!!!!

[MsDissonant]

You are a huge inspiration to me. I'm rooting for you on AGT~! <3

[72grantorino]

Bravo! John, you are an inspiration to us all!

[CheeseQueen96]

I LOVE YOU JOHN!!!!!!!

[worldwideanthony]

anyone knoe where i can find the lyrics ??

[Polarcupcheck]

The squirrels hunters of the mid west aren't gonna' like this one, that is for sure.

[cyruspwnsyou]

I think this is the greatest video ever known to mankind.

[kwgrid]

10 thumbs up!! Fabulous song and music!!!!

[blsmtfm1955]

Love you love you love you!!!!!! What a great voice, and this is a damn hopping tune, why isn't it on every radio station????? You gotta get it out here. You're so talented darlin - loved the Figaro too!

[missy12061]

@blsmtfm1955 i don't know that's a woundeful song , and i would buy it if john had a cd out how about you?

[Jordan9514]

I would just like to say, you are a great, inspirational person to me! I think you are a wonderful singer and a wonderful person! I wish you all the luck in the world on America's Got Talent! You deserve to win! :D

[dartmaster1101]

@purplehaze216 no, its not about British cigarettes

[zucchini2007]

Mr. John Quale, I LOVED your audition on America's Got Talent!! You've got such a clear, strong voice. I have to be honest...when you came out in that green costume I thought "this guy's gonna get 3 X's". But then you began singing and I thought you were fantastic! Can't wait to see what you'll do next!

[crystalownsyou]

This is awesome. I am also a victim of h8. Beautiful video, amazing music! you're so talented!

[TheBeebob]

Great! This is so well done! Love the production values-I wish there was more! I remember a poster from 1970 that depicted a guy in drag with the caption"You think queers are revolting? You bet your ass we are!" good to see that in your face attitude alive and well. No apologies, no excuses-we're here,we're queer get use to it!

[Shayachern]

TAMMIE BROWN!!!

As for the victim bit, I think that's a bit more gray than inkdmotorider is positing. You can still be a victim without a constant loss of power. However, I think I do agree with victimhood being a product of a loss of personal power. I'm just not always sure that the loss is the responsibility of the one being victimized.

[icaruspnw]

Any reason why the signs can't be retouched into legibility?

[inkdmotorider]

what great photos! bummer you used the poster that claims us "victim" of hate..I am not-nor are any of us-a victim unless you want to be..I survived hate..if you are a victim than you are powerless and I, you, us, we aren't powerless...btw did you hear the lyrics of the song?

[HurricaneKyle2]

Awesome Video!!

[ohgeorge84]

Very NICE!

[Voltaire333]

Aww so precious !!!!!!!