Neal E. Boyd America's Got Talent Top 40 Performance

[Deimos820]

@CityLimitsNowadays Three words for you: Fuck You Sir :)

[KaijuSoran]

@Deimos820 And fuck you too, sir.

[CityLimitsNowadays1]

Three Words: Nuttin But Stringz

[cuberslashskater]

0:14 Nutra Grain scream lol.

[portiankosi]

I get goose bumps with each and every song Neal sings, God has blessed you and I pray he keeps blessing you. Keep SHINNING

[dragon143143]

sorry o mean when u sing it

[dragon143143]

wow i can really feel the song when i sing it so emotional.

[MrFN2]

My respects to your Grandma. You made me cry. Are amazing! Neal I wish you Health, Happiness and a lots of money. You tell your mom that she has done a great job raising you. You are special, don't ever forget that.

Be well my friend

[Nanatudor05]

Amazing he has a voice that no one can sound that way he brings tears to my eyes he is wonderful

[WATSONMUTH]

R.I.P

[thaliamartin]

WATCH THE VIDEO .... LASEK AND KEYZ " PENSANDO EN TI "

[BrayBray48]

Did he end up winning!? I hope he did

[demnsda]

@BrayBray48 well looking at the suggestion videos Neal E. Boys Winner of AGT 2008 so yea he won

[michaellim1001]

An incredible performance - the best I ever watched on any talent show

[CityLimitsNowadays1]

This douche did NOT deserve to win!! Nuttin but Stringz deserved it!!!!!!! PERIOD

[7amadinho]

i wonder how he won !! one of the worst talents i've ever seen

[ch3wyzzkool]

@7amadinho nigga u probley have dickz in ur mouth wen u wrote dizz

[WeWantGoodCovers]

@7amadinho you're brazillian, i know. there's always a hater, that for no reaon hates good things.. VAI TE FODER!!!! PERDEDOR!!!!! SuA MAE É UMA PUTA!!

[craigls27]

to be honest i think shows like this are pretty pathetic but when i watched this one i thought am glad he won cause he deserves it and the best thing is he wont forget why he started singing cause of the passion he shows in it like all these other artists who became big forgot why they did cause they loved the money too much NEIL E BOYD you are a complete legend am happy for you..

[GeneralxRAAM]

how can this make you cry? his story was very sad but i chuckle when i hear opera.... nuttin but strings deserved this win. They create theyre own music and perform fantastically, he just sang a song to america that was sung 1000 times over and he wins??

[TheDevilsCompany]

@GeneralxRAAM If u chuckle when u hear this than your an idiot cause u just gotta appreciate his power.

[Jessecake102]

No offense but he needs to lose some weight just for his health

[michellekwan483]

Amazing

[MontyChamp1]

I just fell in love with his music and what a lovely person - shows you that you don't need to grow up surrounded by money to make you somebody in life - the poor anyway are some of the greatest people on earth

[bobprochnow]

The song is "somewhere" not a place for us.

[cisumevol33333]

I don't know much about opera...is he better than Paul Potts(winner of BGT)?

[UntouchableNYsee]

BRAVO Neil...you are amazing!

[kwgrid]

This is my favorite performance!!

[axyugab9]

what song is this ...

[powertone36]

@axyugab9 it's called 'a place for us' written by Leonard Bernstein for West Side Story

[Th3DarkHand]

Just amazing!

[Rintenchu]

:')

[Peace8464]

Beautiful

[LLtube001]

Best song out of all his AGT performances.

[RegineNoelle23]

David said, "I hope it doesn't affect him..." Well, I think it did, but not the way David was talking about... I didn't find a thing wrong with that performance. At all... Then Piers says what he did about his grandmother.

Michael Phelps of the competition... "Whoever beats you is gonna have to give the performance of their life!" About that...

[FloFish2008]

you are the best man...

[messi081890]

what a great man and singer! Thank you Neal

[jihun7]

wow u the best

[louizapaskin]

THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tptsabritas]

he seems to be a great person, and an awesome artist, with a big heart, best wishes to him....

[thetubkins]

He's actually a really handsome guy! Plus obviously talented.

[pharkanall]

Awesome!!!

[kidkidkid555gogogo]

Amazing

[sugarraygras]

A good guy

[dog30ful]

i cray whend i see you

[laraks87]

You make me cry man :) i respect YOU and i thank YOU !

[TheGreatOne97]

an amazing opera singer and he can also sing , deserves to be where he is now =)

[hardstylerforlife1]

@TheGreatOne97 where exactly is he now? not trying to be sarcastic or anything. legit quesiton

[hormone19]

What's the name of the song please reply.

[gpost2800]

"Somewhere" from "West Side Story."

[hormone19]

Thank you so much , that was really helpful.

[EmilyCB93]

I met him a few weeks ago at the Sikeston Rodeo, and then I met him again today in St. Louis.

He is really nice.

[Dam112]

i really dont think he's that great, his voice isnt perful enough for me i prefer pera singer with the belt

hes good dont get me wrong, but theres much better

saying that i deffiantly think he deserves to be where he is

[manualdemise]

Neal is not just an opera singer. He is versatile.

[pampurredpuss]

Beautiful

[NintendosAdvocate2]

What the heck happened with Neil E. Boyd since he won America's Got Talent? They're not even talking about him even one time on the CURRENT AGT. And instead, they bring back yesterday's news Terry Fator to do a perfprmance. Why aren't they talking about Boyd? They usually always talk about the last season's winner.

[narniaprincess05]

@NintendosAdvocate2 i don't know why they didn't bring him back for AGT performances. He has a CD out now called "My American Dream". So at least he hasn't completely disappeared!

[ronaldo190172]

His first Nessun Dorma wasn't great, at all but sadly, the judges heard a tenor and fell in love. Since then, Neal has improved considerably. Some of his performances were great. The weight issue isn't an issue. Look at one of your finest (and my favourite of all time), Mario Lanza...

[ronaldo190172]

Oroen, while I find some of your remarks derogatory, the others are correct, With regards to Paul Potts; yes I am English but I have never liked this guys voice. Neal E Boyd has a much better, rounded voice than Paul's,

[whisperofwind1]

don't agree with you.. I'm not English, but I do adore Paul Potts.. think his voice is much better than Neal E Boyd

[EvanJuggle]

His Fat body probaly makes him sounds so good!

[darkoaliti]

LOOOOOOL

[chima396]

gosh..he is always crying

[Piringatahitu]

oroenpaz.

You say he cant hold a note cos he's too fat??

Watch the end of this performance you idiotic pathetic excuse for a human being.

[oroenpaz]

He is morbidly obese and gets winded. So yes, I agree with you, it's not nearly as eloquent to say he is fat, but you are correct, he can't hold a note because he is too fat.

It is unfortunate that people have been duped by AGT. Look at the comments of the judges, they are almost identical to the comments of the Britian's Got Talent Judges about Paul Potts. In fact, Piers is on both shows. This unlikely story of an opera singer from no where who sells insurance is a remake. You've been duped.

[ur60x]

very true. Neal is great...

[pampurredpuss]

Brilliant, love that song.

[iinsecurity]

"Only in America, can you get a guy like you, who sells insurance..."

Wow.... obnoxious much?

[reaceuk86]

LMFAOOOOOOOO look at that fat bastard, typical average american hahahahahaha

[skeetonyachin]

DICK!

[oroenpaz]

After Paul Potts succeeded in Britain, the show decided they needed an American opera singer. He sang the exact same song in his introduction. He can't sing well, he is nothing more than ok. He can't hold a note because he is so grossly overweight he gets winded immediately. Unfortunately for him, he will never be a serious singer and America will have forgotten about him as fast as they forgot about the winner of Season 1, by the way, what was the name of that little girl?

[skeetonyachin]

Wow man way to sound like a heartless prick! why aren't you up there singing your ass off in front of millions of people? what is so hard, that people cant even give a compliment to one another without some envious douche bag trying to put there Misery onto others? that's why its individuals like you who make me loath the human spices!!! Great job on showing everyone how much a of a piece of shit you are! Thanx a ton!

[oroenpaz]

It is interesting that you didn't dispute my contentions. Therefore, I assume you agree with my assessment, he is nothing more than ok. It's not a question of envy or ability, I am not nor do I strive to be a professional singer, which obviously Neal does. The fact that you loathe the human species speaks to your despicable character, rather than to me. I wish you well and hope you escape the latrine in which you are now immersed. It must be difficult to look at shit and pretend it is beautiful.

[Piringatahitu]

U say Neal won't be a professional singer because he is "grossly overweight". that is the most pathetic thing i've ever heard!! Some of the world's most talented singers are big people. Stars like Aretha Franklin, Fats Domino, Paul Potts, Queen Latifah, and the worlds King Of Opera, Luciano Pavarotti. You saying they suck too??

[oroenpaz]

I know you probably have difficulty reading, but if you read what i wrote you would know - I said he can't hold a note because he is grossly overweight. I didn't say he won't be a professional singer because he is morbidly obese. He won't be a professional singer of any significance because he is not good enough. He is a creation of Simon Cowell. Look at last year's Britian's got talent. You'll see all the comments from the judges were the same. It was fixed, you've been duped.

[king14375]

Pavoratti was overweight towards the end but he could still do it.

[hamodeyK]

pussy

why would you tell your life story, to make people sad and have sympathy

only nuttin but string baby

[rar6178]

him and potts made me start listening to opera and those divo guys

[vltbpp200]

you know that you have to learn to like opra.

he just made me to like it....

outawords...

he got me no 2 ways about it

[Raniridgeback]

It will be interesting to see if he can hold or reach all his notes once he gets vocal coaching. Got promise.........

[jasonadamheeter]

He's had vocal coaching I believe...he went to the college I go to, Southeast Missouri State University. I'm a music major, and im pretty sure our vocal professors gave him lessons back in the day...don't quote me on it though...not 100% sure

[antzenl]

i like dis guy here..he's a filial son grandson...v passionate guy..a nice guy

[sergiulpn]

super tare

[flexlegs]

de acord ;-)

[turcorox911]

he started off kinda weak, but so does the song, so I cant blame him for that

GREAT finish tho

I absolutely love neal's voice and personality

[Downtamun]

he was smart

[vermin089]

Neal you're a awesome, honest and talented man.. congrats on wining mate.. greetings and love from England !

[joshpick18]

Knowing the song and that he dedicated it to his mom made the song so great. im fuckin cryin........

[raulox71]

That was great Neil. *****

[cafelattemocha]

I think I'm in love with him....

[michaelgj23]

So did this guy win or what?

[almeida062]

Yes he won

[artmania1990]

only in america could you have a guy like this singing like that.

well - paul potts was from england....

[igalic1977]

oh, well..i think we in europe have bigger and more talents...sorry, eventhoug i like this guy

[louisedue]

GO EUROP<3

[BriBridaPrincess]

I love that song and he sang it BEAUTIFULLY

[florianaluciana]

bravoooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooooo

[joeygirlmb]

I'm not your "thin ... beautifully fit woman".... but I'd rather be 200 lbs any day if it means that I work for the respect I get. The respect I get from people isn't something they give out of lust reasons... it's because they give me the chance to show who i am inside.

This is what I love about him... this is why he has my respect not only as a fellow musician, but as a fellow "big heart" if you are willing to take it on :)

[jhhunt1970]

He has a great voice. He's number one on my list

[tubelub]

Who cares what size he is, the body is just a shell, and in this case, the shell surrounds a fantastic voice and a gentle heart.

[LadySorrowIshana]

Personally, I find that it is "big people" who are far more beautiful than people who revel in the temporary beauty of their own rapidly decaying human body...

I fell in love with a remarkably beautiful "big man," but sadly I can never be with him... *cries*

[JerryChristia]

And why, pray tell, can you not be with this 'big man'?

[LadySorrowIshana]

He's married... I can't say whether or not he's "happily married" from my own observations of the situation, but he says he is, so that's the way it is...

[fifthy87]

Piers: "Only in america..." wtf.. He just saw Paul Potts win in Britain.

Neal is great doh! amazing!

[Hamhark98]

I was just going to post that. "Only in america" my ass.

[logan500]

Yup only in a America!! baby!!

[iluvdesmond]

I know - what's that all about? I hate that phrase - over used and so not true!

[jedaqia]

You know, I'm getting sick of ppl commenting on his weight. So what if he is big. Is that a crime? he still can sings. He wanted to win and won and he deserved it. He got talent in the first place. All the top 5 deserved to win & most of them got their own things going on now.

[xpaulinox]

paul potts are from the birtish got talent....

neal e boyd are from usa!! wtf!!!

neal e boyd rules!!!

[Dacansyky]

Paul si only one, but Neal is also great!

[q8zk2]

he is ok but he is nothing like paul potts ... paul is original.

[crumzman]

Great Job, Great heart, great voice, win man go and win, we need people with big hearts

[Symmetry44]

Wow!

[snookumkitty]

OMG i love him he has a gorgeous voice!!!!

[mariepoessa]

beautiful

[igwsha]

what's the song he sang for this performance?

[reignbeauconnection]

Somewhere from West Side Story

[kwgrid]

"In addition to the $1 million grand prize, Boyd will headline a concert with the top five finalists of "Americas Got Talent" on Oct. 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. And after that?

"Im going to pay for the best training and the best coaches in the world," Boyd said yesterday, eager to improve his technique even further and continue performing."

From an article in the Columbia Tribue, Oct 2, by Lindsey Howald

[aman4trulove]

WAY TO SHOW THEM NEAL>>>>rock on BROTHER!!!

[Wings0108]

I am a mother of three teen girls who love all kinds of music and my husband enjoys hard rock. I..well...as of last night have found a love for Opera. Neil is an amazing young man with a hugs great and love of life and family. I can not wait until his first CD comes out and if he tours near us I will definatley take my own Mother to see this incredible gift of Gods. Thank you Neil E Boyd for sharing your special gift with all of us who watched you each week.

[fjl3]

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 very much for your support.

Cheers!

[kwgrid]

I checked out Cliff McCormick's rendition of Nessun Dorma. He has a great voice and should try out for AGT. However, as far as Nessun Dorma, he wandered away from the intended notes and vocals of that song.

[kctjohnson]

Pierce saying "Only in America can I guy like you..." etc. but what about Paul Potts?? He won "Britain's Got Talent" - He sang Nessun Dorma and sold mobile phones. He had no confidence... and then he sang to wow all of the viewers. Why would Pierce say something like that when he was THERE to judge Paul Potts?? It's so ironic.

[kwgrid]

kctjohnson, It's show business. Pure and simple. I guess Piers didn't think most Americans knew anything about what he said on Britain's Got Talent.

[kwgrid]

Big ole hugs from me, too!!! Bravo!!

[danoze321]

thats so fcking sad! i love my grandma and when shes gone im going to cry to death

[yirenlai]

i really really like neal e boyd

[kwgrid]

Bravo!

[kwgrid]

Want to add a little something to my earlier post. Paul Potts does indeed have talent but his voice is very different from Neal's. Neal's is more crisp and powerful. And Neal's presence is far more gripping. MHO

[kwgrid]

I've seen comments on some other clips of Neal's performances comparing him in a negative light to Paul Potts. I have this to say about that: I've checked out many clips of Paul and he does a great job on purely opera. If/when Paul tries to do something similar to 'Somewhere' on this clip, he does not compare at all to Neal...no way. Paul's voice does not resonate like Neal's in this kind of song. MHO Listen to Paul's "Time to Say Goobye" first half. No power...boring.

[MUF555]

Great voice,no doubt about it

[bacntym]

Your a great singer, no doubt, but if I were to guess popular music is going to take the competition this year and you and Eli are a forces to be reckoned with. There should be tie, but even if that doesn't happen both of you better have good agents, cause you guys are travelin down the road to success

[rontuskan]

He's got my vote ALL the way. My kids and I love Neals ability, his attitude and likeability.

[kwgrid]

I just keep sliding it back and playing the song over and over and over. Love it!

[kwgrid]

P. S. 'Somewhere' was a super choice to show off that power I mentioned in the other post. :)

[kwgrid]

My opinion for winning this thing is to pick songs that really show off the power of your voice. The audience goes bonkers when you really pour it on. :) Got get 'em, tiger!

[psychodominatrix]

i tought your were fantastic! :)

[kwgrid]

P. S. Like Sharon, I want to give you a great big hug!! Go get 'em!!

[kwgrid]

Bravo! I hope there are enough voters out there with good taste to put you through all the way on AGT. I worry about that. It had to take tremendous courage for you to put your class, talent, and presence in front of people that too often seem to lack appreciation. Great job!! Can't wait to see your next performance. Unlike the other acts, I would pay good money to watch you perform. :)

[dabiribd]

I only watch the show cause of you

[lilmizze5]

i only listen to piano because of you. no... well pretty much

[demonwithahalo]

Neal I just wanted to say that you are awesome!! and make Missouri proud!!! keep going!! and i wanted to say that I'm sorry for your loss, but keep singing, and make family proud

[ARMizzouFan]

Great Job Neal. Just seeing you on tv and listening to you sing reminds me of freshmen year at SEMO.

[Sprtshpy]

Loved this guy from the 1st note on A.G.T.

[Lioness2345]

Love it! Wow! gave me goosebumps both times! Good luck and all the best...hey, I'd pay to see you...you are on par with all the greats!

[natureboy1313]

Fantastic! Better voice than any idol winner.

[livetodie122]

It's kida pop opera. Or popera. A nice voice but it aint opera.

[kwgrid]

I think the judges (or someone) may have encouraged Neal to lean toward a broader audience base than strictly pure opera. I could be wrong. I loved 'Nessun Dorma.' :)

[MissKate2]

Incredible! Neal - you have a true gift from God. God bless you all the way to #1!

[Slyfoxzz]

All I can say is, "WOW!"

[stormspinner1]

I know Gramma is smiling down on you. =] Beautiful, and congrats on making it into the top twenty. Hope you go. All. The. Way. You've got a fan in the ...

*StormSpinner1* in Texas.  FIVE STARS!

[daubian]

Guy, when I watched you yesterday nite I was so happy for you, you deserve this and so much more man. All the best to you! You'll win this competition...

[CHELLE0774]

Absolutely amazing - that's what you are, Neal! I'm thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and hoping that your grandmother's spirit will help carry on and give you strength thru this competition; I believe in you!!!

[Canuckboy123]

Awesome, just frigan awesome!

[susandrn]

Wow - that was beautiful!  I love that song,

and I love the way you sang it. You have a true God-given talent.. I know you'll keep going - maybe to #1!!

[jasonaedmund]

You did Great Man!! I voted for you as much as they would let me!! Good luck!!

[Roxy572]

Great job Neal! I'm sorry about your grandmother, but I'm sure she is very proud of you. I hope you move on to the next round =)