Take a look / listen to Greyson Chance.

But I strongly advise against it. Don't you just HATE child performers?

JK2006 wrote:

But I strongly advise against it. Don't you just HATE child performers?

Not if they are good child performers, JK. I would never judge someone by their age, only by their talent. If you mean you don't think he has talent then you should say that rather than just dismiss him because he's a child.

I can honestly say that this is the best version of Paparazzi I have heard .. although I am probably the only person on the planet outside of remote pigmy villages that hasn't heard Lady Gaga's version. He does sing and play the piano well, and probably has more talent than most of the Top 40, but I think there are quite a few kids around the world with the same ability. He's the lucky one who caught worldwide attention.

Yes JK, I actually think he is quite good..

Also plays the piano well and writes his own songs..

The best part was watching the faces of the girls sat behind him who obviously had no idea what a performer he was... The growing looks of astonishment were great!

he was immediately snapped-up to appear on ŽEllenŽ and she surprised him with a phonecall from Lady Gaga herself!

Priceless...

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Well I think he's wonderful but I don't have any prejudices regarding age.

My problem with horrible squeaky children is that they copy and don't interpret - with very few exceptions like Little Stevie Wonder.

Greyson's singing voice is quite deep for his age and he writes his own songs. Paparazzi is the only cover he has done. So he isn't squeaky and he doesn't just copy.

JK2006 wrote:
My problem with horrible squeaky children is that they copy and don't interpret

hmmm JK I would have expected better from you.

I think this kid is hugely talented.

He sings with an emotional age way above his years.

This is a very gifted kid, and I don't say that lightly.

There is talk that the You Tube stuff was a plant by some PR company. Who cares, I'm sticking my neck out here and saying he may be as talented as MJ was back then.