The Chopin prelude cited did not in fact become a Manilow song--it was just used as an intro to one of his wonderful creations. I always did think it was a ridiculous travesty-but a perfect juxtaposition of high culture and stupid bathos--I assume it's clear which is which.

I also was not exactly impressed by "Piano-Bloke's" rendition. I'm virtually certain he muffed at least one chord and I would disagree with some other aspects of his interpretation .   I play this piece every day as part of a short memorized portion of practice.

Now back to topic: Susan Boyle has real talent--and had impressive self-assurance vocally even 25 years ago.   I sure hope she is not forced to sing more of the overdone tripe it appears she has been captured on video singing. She could do justice to any number of songs--"Someone To Watch Over Me", as has been suggested by several posters, would be particularly fitting--and poignant.

And I wish she had resisted all attempts to "improve" her appearance.   She could have thumbed her nose at the whole idea of pushing appearance as part of the singer's package--and still probably won the contest. Then she could wear a new dress for the queen.