I feel bad for her cause we all know she's not going to win the Brit award and that adele is going to win it just because she sold million of copy's when it wasn't even that good of an album.
I really like that PJ's persona off stage is very humble and soft-spoken while she is a force of nature on stage and able to express her various alter-egos and brash personalities into her work.
Difference between Polly and Adelle is that Polly has always made her own music! as an art form! pure etc. as for Adelle, she has already sold out to the record companys!!!
@Fender1976uk I give Adelle credit for not copying any of her contemporaries, and I wouldn't say she was copying Amy Winehouse, but was influenced by her and the same music that inspired Amy. Wait and see how many up and comers will try to copy Adelle and Amy.
no one deserved this more. so dedicated to her craft. she's humble, well spoken, classy, a true artist and an inspiration. let england shake is a bonafide masterpiece.
@MeliLeflay She is not a goddess, she is a person. I'll bet a million quid she'll be the first to tell you. I'm saying this as someone who has every album she's made. Ana Calvi might be a beginner, with only one album I suppose she is, but watch out......she has huge potential.
Btw, I think Let England Shake stands a good chance being the best album of this decade.
This album was clearly the deserving winner. PJ Harvey is an amazing artist.
But I think the Mercury's should stop handing out money to the winner unless they make this award for new artists only, who could use the prize money much more than established acts.
I can't think of many awards where the winner is given a cheque along with their trophy. Great album, though. Long may she run!
Anna Cavali is such a sourpuss. She shouldve known that PJ Harvey was gonna kick her ass. I love you PJ you are an amazing artist whose music will inspire us for generations, and most importantly you are an amazing woman. Thanks for helping me get through my hardest times in life.
Just kidding. I have to admit I am rarely surprised by music these days, but this album stunned me. One of the most incredible things I've ever heard. Glad that the right people, not just the most popular ones, are being acknowledged.
Just kidding. I have to admit I am rarely surprised by music these days, but this album stunned me. One of the most incredible things I've ever heard. Glad that the right people, not just the most popular ones, are being acknowledged.
Love how she has stayed loyal to her nose ....which indicates she has a hell of a lot more class than this crass observer ...PJ Harvey is simply a genius ...
She put a lot into this one. As she said, she really wanted to make something that would last. I think this album, and her work generally, will last. She deserved this award.
Anna Calvi's debut & her live clips:youtube have the kind of talent taste & electricity I havent heard since, honestly....young PJ Harvey (& there is a lot of PJ influence on Anna...contrast "Down by the Water" video with say 'Love wont be leaving", the Rob Ellis connection,both being brought up w/classical, European & CaptBeefheart influences!).I own PJ's "England" &..it never calls me to play it.. unlike Anna's compelling album. PJ deserve lifetime achievement award?=hell yes.Best disc=Annas
I'm happy PJ won this award. She definitely deserved it. Although, I don't think Adele was angry that she didn't win that night. I think she was upset cos she couldn't perform due to her voice. The others seem to be in awe of PJ also. I really don't think anyone was upset they didn't win. Besides, being shortlisted for the award was an accomplishment itself. They're all very good.
@therevolvercolombia I'm not so sure Adele was upset that night because she didn't win. I think she was upset due to the fact she couldn't perform due to her voice. The doctors did tell her she couldn't perform at all or else risk losing her voice.
All those sour-faced people in the audience, ignorant of being in the presence of a genius. She's got the lot: beauty, talent, genius and humility. Along with Bjork, she's on another plane to everyone else.
yes she still has it doesnt she ,she is so humble and well spoken at times like this and in all interviews Ive seen well done PJ we know that you are a shy kind of artist but you are loved by millions xxx
Lovely to see a music award going to someone who can write and create music by her own skill and talent, rather than some manufactured cheesy pap dance outfit who wouldn't know an A sharp from their ass.
most artists who win this thing are either established independents or rising talents who make culturally impacting and creative music.
and i'm sorry but nobody deserved this more than PJ. that album is the album of the ages. it will be the album the kids will turn toward decades down the road for inspiration. this is PJ's most accomplished and most ambitious work to date.
well i'm not attacking adele as i do like her album and i like that she's actually a decent pop star. between she and florence welch,it's nice to see non-tarty figures who aren't merely manufactured by image and money. but let's face it the mercury prize is different kind of animal. it isn't the brit awards or the american grammy's....where popularity and sales win the day.
@happysappy21 since jools almost singlehandedly gives performers like pj harvey exposure on his long running television music shows he is forgiven- he has helped launch the careers of many greats and supported music since i can remember
@salvadory It's thanks largely to Jools Holland that the late Amy Winehouse was discovered. He gave her her first tv break in 2003 as he did similarly to PJ Harvey on 1993, although she may have got tv exposure a year earlier at the Reading Festival
@NandoPolvilhoVlog WTF is your problem? You're jealous of her success? Do you know that Adele probably DON'T GIVE A FCK about this award lol? She's the one who bring back REAL music into the mainstream and she's recognized for it! So i think it's more important than a Mercury Prize lol. Adele had her WHOLE life ahead of her, she will win one eventually.
@jodelleferlandfan1 paul weller did it 20 years ago- adele is very good but many other artists have "bought "real music" back to the mainstream well before adele! including PJ HArvey who is englands best female songwriter for the last 15 years without question
She totally dererved it. Its last song 'The Colour of the Earth' made me cry the first time I listened to it and its the first time that has ever happened to me with a song. Very touching album. I'm glad and surprised it won.
@Badpenny13 Yes! Polly Rocks! Still rocks after all these years. Love the comments by the anti-Polly commenters on youtube and newspaper reports online; such a good laugh to be had at their cost - some of the most witless, charmless, soulless people around with laughable comments and a terrible grasp of facts. I wouldn't be surprised if they believed the Iraq dodgy dossier...oh yeh, Polly Rocks!
@jodelleferlandfan1 I didn't realise some Polly fans were attacking Adele. I was just disgusted with some nasty, personal attacks on Polly by commenters who weren't necessarily Adele fans. Seriously don't like Polly fans attacking Adele; don't worry, they won't get any support from me.
I thought jools holland could speak!
Jonnsterthemonster 7 hours ago
I feel bad for her cause we all know she's not going to win the Brit award and that adele is going to win it just because she sold million of copy's when it wasn't even that good of an album.
TheTeenageDanceParty 3 days ago
I knew that she would win it the minute I heard the first single. In January 2011.
Starkardur 1 week ago
I really like that PJ's persona off stage is very humble and soft-spoken while she is a force of nature on stage and able to express her various alter-egos and brash personalities into her work.
lucasboden 1 week ago
she deserves it, every her album is at least good!
fawn173 1 month ago 2
Difference between Polly and Adelle is that Polly has always made her own music! as an art form! pure etc. as for Adelle, she has already sold out to the record companys!!!
Fender1976uk 1 month ago 3
@Fender1976uk I give Adelle credit for not copying any of her contemporaries, and I wouldn't say she was copying Amy Winehouse, but was influenced by her and the same music that inspired Amy. Wait and see how many up and comers will try to copy Adelle and Amy.
TheTestingGrounds 1 month ago
Adelle has enough money? WTF has that got to do with music??
Fender1976uk 1 month ago
@Fender1976uk What I meant was she's made enough money, so what's the big deal to her if she didn't win the Mercury prize.
TheTestingGrounds 1 month ago
She definitely deserved that award...'Let England Shake' is a masterpiece.
LucidDream 1 month ago 4
no one deserved this more. so dedicated to her craft. she's humble, well spoken, classy, a true artist and an inspiration. let england shake is a bonafide masterpiece.
roejogan8 1 month ago 2
2 people don't like this video...they must be Adele and Anna Calvi xD
MeliLeflay 1 month ago
@MeliLeflay hilarious. Adelle has enough money, why should she care? Ana Calvi could very well win soon.
TheTestingGrounds 1 month ago
@TheTestingGrounds Polly is a goddess..the other two are beginners... they are good singers but not better than PJ who is a complete artist.
MeliLeflay 1 month ago
@MeliLeflay She is not a goddess, she is a person. I'll bet a million quid she'll be the first to tell you. I'm saying this as someone who has every album she's made. Ana Calvi might be a beginner, with only one album I suppose she is, but watch out......she has huge potential.
Btw, I think Let England Shake stands a good chance being the best album of this decade.
TheTestingGrounds 1 month ago
@TheTestingGrounds so... you gave me the reason =)
MeliLeflay 1 month ago
Alas! at last one demonstration of justice and integrity in a musical award.
Albatross108 1 month ago
what is the name of the album?
adsci 1 month ago
This album was clearly the deserving winner. PJ Harvey is an amazing artist.
But I think the Mercury's should stop handing out money to the winner unless they make this award for new artists only, who could use the prize money much more than established acts.
I can't think of many awards where the winner is given a cheque along with their trophy. Great album, though. Long may she run!
matooli 1 month ago 3
@matooli I agree. At least keep the money for a new/breakthrough category handle to new, emerging talent.
YoungFrankenstein 1 month ago
Anna Cavali is such a sourpuss. She shouldve known that PJ Harvey was gonna kick her ass. I love you PJ you are an amazing artist whose music will inspire us for generations, and most importantly you are an amazing woman. Thanks for helping me get through my hardest times in life.
Jake
EDGE6678 1 month ago
OmG ! Adele got robbed!!
Just kidding. I have to admit I am rarely surprised by music these days, but this album stunned me. One of the most incredible things I've ever heard. Glad that the right people, not just the most popular ones, are being acknowledged.
jfmgunner 2 months ago 5
OMG! Adele got robbed!!
Just kidding. I have to admit I am rarely surprised by music these days, but this album stunned me. One of the most incredible things I've ever heard. Glad that the right people, not just the most popular ones, are being acknowledged.
jfmgunner 2 months ago 2
The most deserving winner. Incredible album. The best album. The winner.
Starkardur 2 months ago 5
THE BEST!!!!
davipolar 2 months ago 4
I'm so pleased for Polly to win this award, she deserves the recognition and more. She still looks as lovely as ever. Class.
shitcasecinema 2 months ago 12
Love how she has stayed loyal to her nose ....which indicates she has a hell of a lot more class than this crass observer ...PJ Harvey is simply a genius ...
mickigoe 3 months ago 3
PJ won over all the other n00bs
ugforthewin 3 months ago
She put a lot into this one. As she said, she really wanted to make something that would last. I think this album, and her work generally, will last. She deserved this award.
briteness 3 months ago 2
I Remember hearing Words that maketh murder in January 2011. I said back then CAN´T WAIT FOR PJ TO WIN THE MERCURY. 8 months later she won it.
Starkardur 3 months ago
WHO WERE THE NOMINEES?
jtarantula3390 3 months ago
Anna Calvi's debut & her live clips:youtube have the kind of talent taste & electricity I havent heard since, honestly....young PJ Harvey (& there is a lot of PJ influence on Anna...contrast "Down by the Water" video with say 'Love wont be leaving", the Rob Ellis connection,both being brought up w/classical, European & CaptBeefheart influences!).I own PJ's "England" &..it never calls me to play it.. unlike Anna's compelling album. PJ deserve lifetime achievement award?=hell yes.Best disc=Annas
wmprokipchak 3 months ago
Adele Shmedell. I love PJ!!!
maceology 3 months ago
True Star! xx
candyweeks 3 months ago
I'm happy PJ won this award. She definitely deserved it. Although, I don't think Adele was angry that she didn't win that night. I think she was upset cos she couldn't perform due to her voice. The others seem to be in awe of PJ also. I really don't think anyone was upset they didn't win. Besides, being shortlisted for the award was an accomplishment itself. They're all very good.
mickeflip 3 months ago 2
I have this wild urge to make a coat hanger tiara with seagull feathers.
God bless her.
TubeFreakJonas 3 months ago
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battlep0t 3 months ago
Adele was angry >:(... xD
therevolvercolombia 3 months ago
@therevolvercolombia I'm not so sure Adele was upset that night because she didn't win. I think she was upset due to the fact she couldn't perform due to her voice. The doctors did tell her she couldn't perform at all or else risk losing her voice.
mickeflip 3 months ago
Wohoo! I am so happy for her :)
IClots1 3 months ago
All those sour-faced people in the audience, ignorant of being in the presence of a genius. She's got the lot: beauty, talent, genius and humility. Along with Bjork, she's on another plane to everyone else.
Zorg2006 4 months ago 4
Katy B at 2:54
"I wonder what it would've been like to win....................."
Well done to PJ Harvey though, all aof the artists who were nominated would've deserved to win because they're all phenomenal....
(But I do think Katy B should've won :-) )
SpOTz4LyF 4 months ago
I have loded PJ Harvey since the first time i saw her in a picture.I knew that she is extraordinary artist.
LuizEduardo205 4 months ago
fantastic album.
sparkyinbath 4 months ago
yes she still has it doesnt she ,she is so humble and well spoken at times like this and in all interviews Ive seen well done PJ we know that you are a shy kind of artist but you are loved by millions xxx
pollyskirt1 4 months ago
Adele loses to PJ - I love Mercury Prize!
tungkissme 4 months ago 3
Lovely to see a music award going to someone who can write and create music by her own skill and talent, rather than some manufactured cheesy pap dance outfit who wouldn't know an A sharp from their ass.
bolloxinator 4 months ago 3
most artists who win this thing are either established independents or rising talents who make culturally impacting and creative music.
and i'm sorry but nobody deserved this more than PJ. that album is the album of the ages. it will be the album the kids will turn toward decades down the road for inspiration. this is PJ's most accomplished and most ambitious work to date.
scottjhnsn 4 months ago 19
well i'm not attacking adele as i do like her album and i like that she's actually a decent pop star. between she and florence welch,it's nice to see non-tarty figures who aren't merely manufactured by image and money. but let's face it the mercury prize is different kind of animal. it isn't the brit awards or the american grammy's....where popularity and sales win the day.
scottjhnsn 4 months ago
Metronomy must win!
crazyFrankyy 5 months ago
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crazyFrankyy 5 months ago
The album is a masterpiece. Thoroughly deserved.
yasminx16 5 months ago 3
wow, could Jools Holland have done any worse job of presenting that award?? just hopeless
happysappy21 5 months ago
@happysappy21 since jools almost singlehandedly gives performers like pj harvey exposure on his long running television music shows he is forgiven- he has helped launch the careers of many greats and supported music since i can remember
salvadory 1 month ago
@salvadory... oh, since 2 weeks ago then
happysappy21 1 month ago
@salvadory It's thanks largely to Jools Holland that the late Amy Winehouse was discovered. He gave her her first tv break in 2003 as he did similarly to PJ Harvey on 1993, although she may have got tv exposure a year earlier at the Reading Festival
m06een00 1 month ago
What's the name of the song they play when she's walking up to the stage?
paprika82 5 months ago
@paprika82 'The Glorious Land', the third song off 'Let England Shake'. Great song! :)
MrJeremydobson 5 months ago
@MrJeremydobson Indeed, love that one!
paprika82 5 months ago
This is beyond brilliant. I still have some hopes for human kind!
Sweetforthesoul 5 months ago 4
TAKE THAT, ADELE!! ;D
NandoPolvilhoVlog 5 months ago
@NandoPolvilhoVlog WTF is your problem? You're jealous of her success? Do you know that Adele probably DON'T GIVE A FCK about this award lol? She's the one who bring back REAL music into the mainstream and she's recognized for it! So i think it's more important than a Mercury Prize lol. Adele had her WHOLE life ahead of her, she will win one eventually.
jodelleferlandfan1 5 months ago
@jodelleferlandfan1 paul weller did it 20 years ago- adele is very good but many other artists have "bought "real music" back to the mainstream well before adele! including PJ HArvey who is englands best female songwriter for the last 15 years without question
salvadory 1 month ago
She no doubt is a legend.
Amandagan000 5 months ago
So deserved, every song is a jewel.
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Southie99 5 months ago
i love her
stefas2 5 months ago
She totally dererved it. Its last song 'The Colour of the Earth' made me cry the first time I listened to it and its the first time that has ever happened to me with a song. Very touching album. I'm glad and surprised it won.
cognatefriend 5 months ago
Love Peej
ElectraGods 5 months ago
She makes Britain ........GREAT..........:)
volitionlocked 5 months ago 3
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gabromusic2 5 months ago
She makes me happy to breathe.
Condestruction 5 months ago
Great!! :))
jlvconde 5 months ago
its a bit like an Oscar choice between Day Lewis or Brad Pitt
ybot1983 5 months ago
She's awesome. She should win awards. Wait...
francistheindividual 5 months ago
Cruel nature has won again.
dog12936 5 months ago 5
well done and deserved.
taniaarthur 5 months ago
@anodreams That may have been either her mum (but I'm not exactly sure) or one of the
co - managers Polly thanks in her acceptance speech. She also may be someone else entirely.
Suedeheadlover 5 months ago
love Let England Shake, probably my fave album of 2011..so I'm glad she won...and she's a Lady :)
ninascreep 5 months ago 2
So glad Adele didn't win.
battlep0t 5 months ago
@battlep0t Why?
jodelleferlandfan1 5 months ago
@jodelleferlandfan1 because if Adele won, PJ wouldn't have!
apolkalypse 5 months ago in playlist PJ Harvey Mercury Prize Win
absolutely deserved, pj is a musical genius.
FaultYesteryear 5 months ago
Who's she hugging?
anodreams 5 months ago
This album deserved it completely. Well done, Polly!
lakebolt 5 months ago
Amazing artist, I could not think of a better album than Let England Shake to win this Prize. Well deserved Polly s2.
Amanda001 5 months ago 5
i knew it!!!!!
xxxasleep 5 months ago
Love PJ. What a gracious person. Well done girl
knewy 5 months ago 40
Well Deserved. She's a Legend.
Badpenny13 5 months ago 70
@Badpenny13 Yes! Polly Rocks! Still rocks after all these years. Love the comments by the anti-Polly commenters on youtube and newspaper reports online; such a good laugh to be had at their cost - some of the most witless, charmless, soulless people around with laughable comments and a terrible grasp of facts. I wouldn't be surprised if they believed the Iraq dodgy dossier...oh yeh, Polly Rocks!
shelleyslions 5 months ago
@shelleyslions The PJ fans are equally soulless, attacking Adele for no reason, instead of just enjoying PJ's victory.
jodelleferlandfan1 5 months ago
@jodelleferlandfan1 I didn't realise some Polly fans were attacking Adele. I was just disgusted with some nasty, personal attacks on Polly by commenters who weren't necessarily Adele fans. Seriously don't like Polly fans attacking Adele; don't worry, they won't get any support from me.
shelleyslions 5 months ago
@shelleyslions Ok. I'm sorry about my previous comments on PJ, i listened to her album and it's really great! Thanks!
jodelleferlandfan1 5 months ago
Go PJ Go!!!
rackopablo 5 months ago
Hooo si!
piojodechiva1 5 months ago