[sirchtruth]

Randy and Paula knew Taylor was a winner at the audition. I think the American people outsmarted Simon, and I like it!

On Larry King, Taylor said there were things that Simon said that ticked him off and I believe drove him to do certain things better. Don't forget Simon also gave Taylor some high marks too.

Simon was looking right at Taylor while speaking to Randy and Paula, go watch it again...I just think it's not plausable that Simon, who works every day in the recording industry, and has had the success he's had picking what works, didn't recognize Taylor's immediate talent. Simon knows how to get the best out of people...I believe in the most cunning way that's what he was trying to do with Taylor.

Btw, you said you "listened" to the clip, does that mean you've seen it also? I think it's crucial to look at the way Simon is talking to Taylor, IMO that gives him away.

[Netizen]

Yes, I've seen it! You don't get people to do their best by insulting them. The only praise Simon gave Taylor was generaly followed or prefaced with a slam. Even then, they occured after Chris was gone. Meanwhile he slobbered all over Kat, even apologized for telling the truth.

You think what you want, and I'll stick with my thoughts. :)

[floridaobserver]

"I just think it's not plausable that Simon, who works every day in the recording industry, and has had the success he's had picking what works, didn't recognize Taylor's immediate talent. "


The Beatles were rejected by Decca on numcerous occasions. After listening to their demos, the record exec said Beatles had no commercial appeal and that no one would buy their records.