Looks like it’s time for Justin Bieber to move onto the ‘tubby bitter hasbeen’ section of his career, then.
There’s a new kid in town. And he is actually a kid. His name is Greyson Chance. And people are predicting that Greyson Chance is going to be the next big thing. Why will he be so unstoppable? Because Greyson Chance combines the worst aspects of Lady Gaga (the music, the piano-playing) with the worst aspects of Justin Bieber (the hair, the disgusting youth) and adds something brand new – more weird otherworldly soul than you’d find in a lorryload of Jonas Brothers.
After one of his school performances became a YouTube sensation, Greyson Chance has now appeared on Ellen. In other words, this is the first and last warning we’ll get. Next thing we know he’ll be everywhere. Barricade your doors while you can.
So there’s this 12-year-old boy, right, who sang a version of Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi during a school concert. Someone uploaded a video of it to YouTube and now he’s a superstar. Some are saying that Greyson Chance’s life is like a fairytale, and we couldn’t agree more. Admittedly it’s one of those Brothers Grimm fairytales about a boy who became too famous too soon and quickly became so unbearable to be around that he spent the last half of his life weeping and alone and resentful of every ounce of success he ever had.
Probably. Anyway, to get you all up to speed, here’s that video of Greyson Chance singing Paparazzi by Lady Gaga…
You can see why people are saying that he’s destined for great thing, can’t you? He looks like Justin Bieber, sings Lady Gaga songs, has the voice of a young Jeff Buckley and the internet-endorsed fame trajectory – and possibly violent monobrow (his haircut covers it up) of Susan Boyle. Greyson Chance’s coronation came in the form of an appearance on Ellen yesterday, as People reports:
On Thursday, Chance told Ellen DeGeneres that he’s “never taken a voice lesson,” though he certainly has an innate feel for music. Of his own songs, he told her, “I write my songs for meaning. I either live them or feel them.” And Lady Gaga? “She’s probably my number one inspiration,” said Chance. “I love her individuality.”
What’s so exciting about Greyson Chance is that he already seems like the kind of legitimate artist that only comes around once a generation or so – even though he’s only 12, one of the only two songs he’s ever written is about a woman dying of cancer, for example.
So, needless to say, we look forward to seeing him get signed by a major record label who’ll dress him up like Lil Bow Wow and only let him release songs that are about girls and Facebook and BMX bikes. That’ll be fun.
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French Official says
Your jealousy betrays you, Mr. Stewart B. Little.
John says
Take your time, kid. I know the attention and money will be tempting, but please don’t fall into the trap of having a career where you’ll be washed up by the time you’re 16 (i.e. Britany Spears). You’ve been blessed with a special gift for music. Take care of it, and try to go for longevity instead.
John says
I think you completely missed the point Stuart was trying to make. He did refer to Greyson as a once in a generation talent, and being compared to a young Jeff Buckley is one of the best compliments a young musicians can get. I don’t think he was being jealous, but more of giving a warning that we might be seeing a special talent possibly exploited and wasted right before our very eyes.
stella says
The cloning machine has already been invented! There’s no way to tell them apart. They all sound like the same mad donkey’s bray.
michael says
It’s easy to criticize and be cynical and snarky. You would be so lucky to have such a talent. Try doing something positive with your life, time and website instead.
michael says
That comment about Greyson’s being a “once in a generation talent” was BY FAR the only positive thing in the article. And IMHO, that 1 positive comment was far and away destroyed by all the other cycnicism, snarkiness and negativitiy, which made up about 99 % of the article. BOO!
Greyson says
Stuart you’re just a mean bully.
RL says
I am a 52 year old musician who knows talent when he sees it and this kid is LOADED with it. I wish him the best of luck on a long career. He’s definately got the ability to have one if he and his parents don’t take things too fast. Greyson…if you read this…I want to wish you the best of luck, stay humble and all of your dreams will come true. You are such an amazing talent…the world needs more of what you have to offer. Once again, best of luck !!!
katie says
they will snyth him up and destroy any soul he has like the poor little beaver.run little rabbit run.
stevie68a says
He really appears to be a child prodigy. Loaded talent and emotion beyond his years.
He seems to really want the stardom, although he doesn’t know the reality of it all.
Remember, Stevie Wonder started out at age 11, had a hit by the time he was 13, and
survived to age 60 (so far) and is enjoying legendary status.
I don’t think his own compositions hold up to his dynamic performance of “Paparazzi”,
so his handlers better not let him indulge in weaker material, just because he wrote it.
He has great courage, you’ve got to give him credit for that…….
jessica says
greyson i love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) im your number one fan im 13 and i saw your video and i fell in love with you when you staryed singing and your sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jessica says
my last comment was kinda obsesive but i love you youre so talented!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i downloaded all youre songs on my computer all my friends that now im youre stalker email me or call me i love you!!!!!!!!!1 youre soooooooooooooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!! hahaha as im typing im listining to youre song bronken harts. you should change it to blond hair and green eyes thats me hahahahaha a lot of my friends say im cute. on youre song poparatzy(sorry i dont know how to spell that) there was a girl that looked suprised.hahahahahaha! I was in choir when i saw youre video and wit and i said we had to comment on it and i said “if he has a tall jaw position he must be a good kisser” and when i saw you and heard you sing I said that i called you and you were all mine and no one can have you.YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TALENTED AND SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!( not like baby brother cute as in cute like HOT!) and people if you read this dont critisize! im just his #1 FAN!!!!!!!!!!!
jessica says
hahahahahahah i replyin to my own comment im sorry but i was typing really fast i was kinda hiper and lucky i found a website that i can comment to greyon <3
jessica says
hahahahahaha im replying to my reply. i guess i need to look over my comments befor i send them, because i have a LOT of mistakes.ILOVE GREYSON CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!