I don't care whoever criticised his appearance. I fell in love with Kurt at first sight in the World Idol Competition. I love Hobbits too.
@peterkay7458
5 жыл бұрын
Aw that is the cutest comment ever, (former hobbit, we need love too)
@pennybjorn6451
10 жыл бұрын
Kurt is a cutie. His voice is the most beautiful I have ever heard. I absolutely love it. I am going to learn Norwegian just so I know what his song are about.
@ninnithecat
3 жыл бұрын
And he won, Simon. He won. And he is still winning in Norway today. So proud of you, Kurt :)
@bananapile7250
10 жыл бұрын
Listen to Kurt Nilsen and his voice now. You can't find a better voice ^^
@beidero
3 жыл бұрын
I remember this like it was last week, I was watching this with my sister and my mom. The performance was great but I called Kurt as the winner when I saw his relaxed attitude between the performances. Kelly Clarcson, the woman who was supposed to win this if we ever were going to have world idol again, seemed stuck up. Kurt seemed down to earth and relaxed like he was just having a laugh. Kurt was my kind of idol
@atuma
10 жыл бұрын
Ugly? His confidence is so attractive!
@burn0050
15 жыл бұрын
I think the judges learned from this first year that you can't pick a pop star on looks. But they are incredibly rude-hard to believe you could say that to someone, especially on tv in front of millions. Kurt has a stunning voice, and I've been watching all of his videos on KZitem since I first heard him. I'm happy that no one listened to the judges, most of all Kurt.
@EllieGirl93
3 жыл бұрын
Since when do you have to look like a model to be an amazing singer? I remember watching World Idol when I was 10 years old and immediately loving his voice and personality 😊
@JonB1995
9 жыл бұрын
classic back-handed compliment from Simon... 'you're ugly but... great voice!
@Jorg-ug3ie
5 жыл бұрын
I still listen to this GREAT performance, Kurt really rocked the house!! Dark Horses are the best, and talent always shines through
@Johanna_1254
8 жыл бұрын
i watched this live in Norway, as a proud supporter and just decided to check it out again. I forgot how rude Simon was, I actually gasped! imagine, just calling somebody ugly on tv :(
@ShellyCline
6 жыл бұрын
Inger Johanna the crazy part is that Kurt is NOT ugly. He may not qualify to be a model but I think he is plenty handsome. And that voice, so rich and beautiful. I'm from the U.S. and my whole family voted for him on World Idol. I wish he had more recordings. I know I'd buy them!
@Johanna_1254
6 жыл бұрын
Shelly Lyons Cline. I am half American and have one foot in both worlds😁. I too think that he is perfectly fine in appearance and don't get the whole "hobbit" and ugly thing. So there's a gap in his teeth, so what? Thanks for the comment 👍😁
@In_my_own_mind
15 жыл бұрын
Btw. Kurt is VERY charismatic on stage! I've seen him live many times. He is a crowd-pleaser :)
@Professional-douce
8 жыл бұрын
acording to simon: No ugly people are allowed to sing
@akshta10145
12 жыл бұрын
Honestly, he is very attractive. and he sings brilliantly.
@thorbiedude
12 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen this in years. Still remember watching when he won, he really deserved it. By far the best singer and musician there. In the end I think people get bored with our Riannas, Britneys and so on and so on. Sex sells, yeah sure, but the power of moving peoples heart with music is so much stronger. To bad the sucsess went to his head eventually.
@Gozally
3 жыл бұрын
The sucsess definitely didn't go to his head. What are u talkin about?
@siv451
3 жыл бұрын
@@Gozally lol vet faen hva han snakker om
@Mortenen
2 жыл бұрын
Success never went to his head. 9 years later, and that never happened.
@ahkkariq7406
3 ай бұрын
@@Mortenen To say that the success went to his head is an expression of the ever-present, Scandinavian Law of Jante. Kurt is a great guy.
@Professional-douce
8 жыл бұрын
This is the only time i think Simon went to far by calling him ugly
@darknation3155
8 жыл бұрын
+Good Guy Like you said, I think Simon went too far in his "critique" of Nilsen. I honestly believe Simon knows a threat when he hears one, and his label desperately wanted Kelly to win. Personally, I loved them both, but ultimately voted for Kurt. Raw passion and fantastic vocals will always win me over perfection and a powerhouse voice.
@peterkay7458
5 жыл бұрын
@@darknation3155 It was a true douche move onthe part of Simon......
@liamanuela8446
8 жыл бұрын
kurt nilsen I miss U. it's 12years ago n I still remember. amazing Voice... Be humble
@ClausWS
14 жыл бұрын
Amazing.... Brilliant.... Howcome i haven't heard of Kurt before? Strong and clean voice...
@pilgrimsdaughter
12 жыл бұрын
You are so right! He's very attractive, and his voice is so memorable.
@Cclunda
10 жыл бұрын
Kurt is amazing. Luv him
@datikwuryaningsih5531
6 жыл бұрын
Love his voice sooo much
@amcw
12 жыл бұрын
"She's So High", originally written and sung by the Canadian, Tal Bachman and used as the final song in Norwegian Idol for both finalists to sing.
@Cillarocks37
13 жыл бұрын
I watched World Idol back then & I was wrapped that Kurt won. He has an amazing voice. Kyle & Simon was harsh on his looks & he ain't bad looking at all. He sounds better than Bono as well.I hadn't heard anything from him since Idol so I hope he has done extremely well because he deserves it. Stupid music industries aren't very supportive these days, totally sux.
@ahkkariq7406
3 ай бұрын
Kurt has done as well as he wanted. He has a wonderful Country voice, and has collaborated with Willie Nelson. He is a big star in Norway, and has a lot of fans internationally.
@Kaede069
14 жыл бұрын
The reason why ppl criticize his look is simply because they are jealous, his voice is so flawless that they try to pick on his look to feel a little better *sigh* i mean you can clearly see envy in their eyes XD
@jmario89
13 жыл бұрын
this guy sings like a thousand times better than anybody would wish to sing
@dbeecooks
9 жыл бұрын
I think he is quite cute. And his voice is gorgeous.
@india1784
11 жыл бұрын
This is the song that made me sit up and notice him. What a voice! I love him singing Hallelujah too. He has a cheekiness that disarms you. Trust Dicko to call him a Hobbit!
@antonioRamsay22
9 жыл бұрын
I don't thinks he's as ugly as they're making him out to be.. He's not amazinly good looking but he's not terrible looking either.
@luisandressanchez9205
9 жыл бұрын
Andrew R He looks like he came out of a horror movie but he sings amazing!!!
@jaynepeitavino3791
9 жыл бұрын
+Luis Andres Sanchez how can you say such a ugly thing, he is more beautiful than you could ever dream of being, you are ugly on the inside and most likely not to cute on the outside either,
@jaynepeitavino3791
9 жыл бұрын
+Andrew R it is only because of the gap in his teeth,that can be fixed,to call him a hobbit that guy whoever he is needs to look in the mirror what horrible people..calling him ugly Simon really mean.I hate people in this world
@luisandressanchez9205
9 жыл бұрын
Rene'e Rose I don't think his looks should interfere with the appreciation of his talent but that's how this world's made so don't take it out on me. Great singing skills, that's why he's world Idol
@jaynepeitavino3791
9 жыл бұрын
sorry if you feel bad but you are the one who said he looked like he came out of a horror show, I wonder how that would make one feel to read that someone thought that of them,have you looked around you the ones you love are they all beautifully perfect on the outside.Nope!!! until you are perfect that's the only time you can make fun and be mean to others, and that will never happen no one is ever perfect.I just pray Kurt never reads the comments.Luis Andres Sanchez
@MrMegacale
13 жыл бұрын
Watched this live, and I remember.. after the first 5 seconds, his voice oh man, I knew he was going to win.
@77mahon
10 жыл бұрын
He is handsome...unbelievably attractive
@jaynepeitavino3791
9 жыл бұрын
+Ciara Lyons I think so too.
@jaynepeitavino3791
9 жыл бұрын
+Ciara Lyons I think so too.
@ShellyCline
6 жыл бұрын
Ciara Lyons Agreed. Pretty face, AMAZING voice.
@wheelman1236
5 жыл бұрын
Ciara Lyons yeah I agree I think he's cute and adorable ^^
@powerdeenajs
12 жыл бұрын
The thing is that when the Norwegian judges made him such an underdog by those comments they made the Norwegian people determined to prove them wrong. Kurt had sold fewer records if it weren`t for those comments. So the irony is that if the judges hadn`t said it out loud they may would`ve been right (or at least "righter"). Simon Cowell did just that too. Don`t get me wrong, with a voice like that Kurt probably would`ve sold records anyway, but i definately think the comments helped him.
14 жыл бұрын
HE IS AMAZING !!!! LOVE HIM !!
@arildmeling5614
12 жыл бұрын
Kurt Nielsen var helt klart et fenomen, en musikalsk Solskjær. Men etter noen år hvor Kurtèrn som en klar favoritt av radiosangene så har det ebbet ut. Det var helt topp å høre han her nå. Bøllen Simon var mye mindre urettferdig og stygg mot Kurt Nielsen enn hva eg husk - Toji`s sang Stay i eurovision 2011 hadde mest fytt og tempo og absolute en konkurent til Loreèn sang. Loreen var flink, fin sang, veldig bra utført. Et Perfekt utført: _5.Element Tema.
@lerviken94
13 жыл бұрын
I don't think that the judges read that this was a singing contest and not a beauty contest.
@brendaroberts1469
8 жыл бұрын
Simon was cruel!!! The great Leonard Cohen is not a good looking man.Bet he wouldn't say that to Cohen even today.
@peterkay7458
5 жыл бұрын
Cohen would destroy him, justifiably so
@dkblack3461
4 жыл бұрын
Brenda - I always found Leonard Cohen to be very good looking. To each their own! :) He was also very humble. Here in Canada, we have the Juno Awards and when Cohen won best male vocalist he laughed and graciously said something like "Only in a Canada could I get male vocalist of the year." However, when it came to raw emotion, painfully beautiful poetry, and the honest deliverance of a song, no one could hold a candle to him.
@AndreaMJloves1D
12 жыл бұрын
Best singer from Norway, all time.
@thetruepirili
13 жыл бұрын
cmon, he's not ugly at all! and even if he was, his voice would still be a gift of god. he's is really great.
@majotnf
12 жыл бұрын
he's such a talent
@mayanitamorstl7038
6 жыл бұрын
Kurt is hugh quality
@MitsukoXue
Жыл бұрын
2023, Let’s goooo
@MrFlorny
13 жыл бұрын
he is an amazing singer! incredible
@TastyApple92
12 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you there! And I've had this discussion before. No doubt that Kurt had the best voice in that competition, but Simon Cowell's ''ugly people'' comment made people angry and started voting for Kurt right away. Kelly clarkson was suppose to win this, I think this competetion was staged before hand, because of all the commercials of kelly clarkson in between, so the comments really helped kurt, but no doubt that he has a fantastic voice!
@peterkay7458
5 жыл бұрын
Simon proved people (ACTUALLY!!!) listent o music not the record labels bullshot at fame
@Cillarocks37
13 жыл бұрын
@amcw thanks for the info. Checked out some of his songs on youtube. He has an incredibly powerful voice. I am so glad. Shame that the whole world doesn't promote our talent show winners. If u got the time & like rock, check out "Beautiful Day" & other songs sung by Altiyan Childs, Australia's xfactor winner 2010. He is pretty amazing. Good rock voice, amazing stage energy & presence. If u like, check out Masonia - his band BEFORE xfactor.
@9611CALL
13 жыл бұрын
@KurtNilsenfan01 i remember watching it ages ago, like about 5 years ago.
@shagya05
13 жыл бұрын
Formy you are the most Beautiful and your voice is Wonderful
@patricktraber7196
12 жыл бұрын
the best version of this song ever
@Cooil1
14 жыл бұрын
That was a beautiful day for Kurt Nilsen, he deserved it.
@amcw
12 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you say :), until the last sentence! :( If success had gone to his head, he would be constantly in the news, flaunting his talent to all and sundry and have changed his appearance to fit the "image" of what the music industry can sell.
@pt00fixe
14 жыл бұрын
They were mean :x The inside beauty is the most important thing, and Kurt Nilsen have it!! An AMAZING VOICE, a Voice of an ANGEL! I'm an enormous fan of him, a Love his musics : )
@In_my_own_mind
13 жыл бұрын
btw. .... I've been to a lot of Kurt and his "guitar buddies" concert...search on youtube.. ;) (Espen Lind, Alejandro Fuentes and Askil Holm). Kurt has a stage charm like no other. He njust live inside the music. I hope everyone gets the chance to see him live. He is better live than recorded, and he has for sure a lot of charm :)
@croming
12 жыл бұрын
Your voice is amazing.......take care.
@bantexkaa
11 жыл бұрын
Today he is one of the four judges in Norwegian Idol. 10 year anniversary
@ShayMeFuel
13 жыл бұрын
Filmed with a microphone. At least we still get the awesomeness that is his voice.
@simontan8483
9 ай бұрын
...and the saying goes "Never Judge a Book by Its Cover"...
@keny7269
6 ай бұрын
Kurt!
@In_my_own_mind
14 жыл бұрын
I rather listen to an amazing voice like Kurt, than an amercanized "thingy" like Britney a.s.o..... ... Kurt is charming , he really LOVES to sing, and his voice is like no other......outstanding!!!!..
@michelleaa75
12 жыл бұрын
okai, what the fuck?! Kurt Nilsen is an awesome singer! He was the best in this competiotion, and people are wrong to judge him after his looks. And he is not ugly at aaaall! It's just his teeth. People just didn't want a little country like Norway to win something big like this. But that can't change the fact that he was much better then all of the others. I love u Kurt !
@forrubin
13 жыл бұрын
i remember this was it back in 2003? i remember kelly sang her heart out, but then when i heard him wow! at first i thought who is this person surfacing from middle earth? but then i knew he'll will even though kelly clarkson in terms of record number won hands down... i don't think they ever had world idol 2 or anymore after this one. cool seeing all the idols perform. the one from australlia, one who couldn't sing english....
@AverageAufa
13 жыл бұрын
I'm from Singapore and I love him. xD
@popmarth
14 жыл бұрын
@KurtNilsenfan01 Yeah it's caled Hunting Hig And Low. It's the norwegian band ''A-Ha'' performing it :)
@NakedSnake85
12 жыл бұрын
Kurt's voice quality is beyond 1080p.
@22pxndx04romace90
12 жыл бұрын
So great !!
@richwhitelivesmatterforsureduh
3 жыл бұрын
Still the world king
@Cheribeth
13 жыл бұрын
hes not ugly! he's a cutie
@DaamNProds
12 жыл бұрын
Kurt Nilsen - She's so high
@noahe1996
12 жыл бұрын
Fuck, they can't appreciate his voice only; they have to bring in looks and regular people don't care about looks, we care about the voice and the words being sung.
@unknownj76
13 жыл бұрын
Seriously but in all honesty, Simon was right the industry has changed where you can get a recording contract for looking good and having the "image" i'm glad he eventually got his recording contract
@PaulTheillusionist
12 жыл бұрын
That was amazing!
@keniapelzer7577
Жыл бұрын
Imagine people would give this feedback 2022. The whole world would be too small. Damn i mis those honest times.
@trish50DE
12 жыл бұрын
I am HORRIFIED that these people would say these things...obviously this was before Paul Potts and Susan Boyle. He has a beautiful spirit and voice that comes through in his eyes and smile. Yes, he is not pretty over the top Hollywood beautiful BUT neither are ANY of the Rollings Stones THE LEAST BIT attractive!!!!!!!!!!! Does Simon Cowell think he is attractive????
@totempael
2 жыл бұрын
"Yeeeaahh, it's gonna be a beer now" - true norwegian. (Very last seconds of the vid. Edit: typo)
@jameswayton2340
6 жыл бұрын
I can't call women fat (even when they weigh 400 pounds), but you can call a man ugly on tv with no problems.
@SuperColossal33
14 жыл бұрын
@quat56 I think he is the second best person I've ever heard on an idol...number 1 is Nevena Coneva from Bulgarian Idol...her winning song was the most amazing performance I've ever heard or seen in my life, live or studio recording.
@whyterrig
13 жыл бұрын
the BEST: D
@dasubermaster
15 жыл бұрын
@martinmyhill4602
7 жыл бұрын
far better than U2
@Nickey1648
14 жыл бұрын
om my god, amazing!
@In_my_own_mind
15 жыл бұрын
And btw. Simon, after Susan Boyle won British got talent and got popular, you never mentioned the world "ugly" again. Shame on you Simon! You said Kurt would never sell any records (because of his looks???), but guess what, he is the most selling and popular artist in Norway (along with A-ha)b and he is VERY popular in UK,Germany and USA! (btw. you should give him a chance, because theres a lot of people that wants to attend a Kurt concert in USA, UK a.s.o)
@claudio0507
8 жыл бұрын
Simon was actually being straight-forward and honest. There are thousands of people who have astonishingly good voice but don't have the physical attractiveness that is why they don't get any recording contracts.
@akshta10145
13 жыл бұрын
Holy shit. He sounds just like Bono!
@lateramae
4 жыл бұрын
I don't think Kurt's ugly, I think he's adorable! Also, it's not like Simon was the only one who called him ugly; that one Australian judge called him a hobbit!
@christopherducati
13 жыл бұрын
@wallavia You can't compare a Karaoke singer like Kurt to an amazing Diva like Kelly.
@dolganthecute
12 жыл бұрын
Those where the days :)
@jmario89
13 жыл бұрын
this guy sings like a thousand times better than anybody would wish to sing. Wtf is wrong with the second judge, he is way better than Bono singing and haters gonna hate
@C0tillion
12 жыл бұрын
The only world idol, from Norway
@Pheove
12 жыл бұрын
he's a badass
@sl3ptsolong
13 жыл бұрын
damn calling him ugly live on television.... i respect simon for his honesty most of the time but he really did underthink his comment here.
@werdnamoon25
14 жыл бұрын
@therandygoat you don't even research first before making comments do you? Kelly was ill that night that's why she had to leave early. She is FAR from being a stuck up snob. Kurt is indeed talented.His version of Hallelujah is one of th best I've ever heard.
@moniquethefirst
12 жыл бұрын
This is so much better than U2 !!!
@i_whip_tryhards
13 жыл бұрын
2006 called, they want their 240p back.
@Netlocd
12 жыл бұрын
My point was that nobody sings it better than U2, genius.
@mattihp
13 жыл бұрын
@madman2u 240p isn't quality, it's resolution. The quality can be both worse and better at 240p.
@Jatretzky
12 жыл бұрын
I actually believe it's filmed with a camera.
@aasvent
14 жыл бұрын
"Hunting high and low" by the norwegian band A-ha
@ziggiz88
14 жыл бұрын
Jugde: tought i heard Bono.. Kurt: That ain't bad.
@Bloodadler
13 жыл бұрын
@MrTonyHawker It's his famous song "She's so high"
@bjolsengutt
13 жыл бұрын
If I had a dollar for every pixel, well then I would still have 0 dollars
@LitZena
14 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness This guy is WAY BETTER than Lee DeWyze!!
@privoguy
13 жыл бұрын
@madman2u you dont need to see, just hear his voice
@sMiLoPistonsFan
11 жыл бұрын
That comment is still older than the original broadcast that this video portrayes.. The quality is also not good..
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