For at least 2/3 of my lifetime, Julie London's recording of "Cry Me a River" has been one of my favorites. Others have recorded it, but none could match Julie London. I admit Susan Boyle comes pretty darn close. I really like her recordings of both songs.

But there's something about this "overnight sensation" aspect of the whole thing that bothers me. When I see so many people go bonkers over a performer who has performed (now two) songs publicly, a little warning light goes on in my head*. If she has been interviewed so many times since the talent show, why hasn't she sung for some of the interviews?

Overall, I still prefer Julie London.

-Joe-


*(some may refer to it as an "idiot light")