Some covers are horrific, but then so are some originals.
Touché!!
You are dead right about "the formula" which is why I hate those shows that try to create the next big thing. It is much better when it happens organically and there is a story of substance there instead of being groomed into stardom by some record producer or executive..
You do get the odd gem though, I was watching this with the kids a few weeks ago and was blown away by this young lad's voice... Incredible.
Great voice, no doubt.
Manufacturing music (artists) has happened for a long time I guess, and on occasions they've got it right and the person has gone on to good things, once they've escaped the promotor of the TV show and that contract they sign. But they get it way wrong too, like Casey Donovan from Australian Idol who went on to do...well, fuck all...well, except sign a deal to promote a weight loss chain here. Some people have it and some do not I guess. A shame too, she was/is a pretty good singer.
Who was that English one? Elizabeth Boyle? Judith? Susan? An unlikely looking woman, but could sing. Now she's probably on some where are they now internet list.
Ah yes Susan Boyle, that was TV history, noone was expecting that voice to come out!
The only thing that would be more surprising is if Greta Thunderberg can sing just as well. (Yes, I know I spelled her name wrong). Lol.
Ha ha ha!!!