Susan Boyle stuns with sky-high falsetto in a powerful “I Dreamed a Dream” performance with full orchestra
Since her unforgettable debut on Britain’s Got Talent, Susan Boyle has continued to amaze audiences with her breathtaking voice and emotional performances. This time, she took her vocal prowess to new heights.
In a special appearance on BBC Radio Scotland, Boyle delivered a stunning rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables, this time accompanied by a full orchestra.
Her sky-high falsetto soared effortlessly over the sweeping arrangement, adding a new level of power and depth to the beloved anthem. Fans were left in awe, calling it another next-level phenomenal performance.
Watch her performance below.
Is Susan Boyle still performing?
Boyle suffered a minor stroke in April 2022, but on June 5, 2023, returned to the stage with a remarkable appearance on the season finale of Britain’s Got Talent.
Judge Simon Cowell told her, “If anyone was gonna come back, you were gonna come back, because we wouldn’t be the same without you. You are amazing.” She wrote of the performance on Facebook, “This evening was even more special for me as in April of 2022 I had a stroke. For the past year I have worked so hard to get my speech and singing back, with the sole aim of being able to sing on stage again, and tonight my hard work and perseverance paid off.”
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Boyle has come a long way from her 2009 viral Britain’s Got Talent audition. In a 2019 interview, she revealed that anxiety almost got the best of her. “When I look back on the day I auditioned for BGT, I had lots of nervousness,” Boyle explained. “I didn’t know what to expect, but I went on for a good time and a good giggle, and the good giggle has turned into something very nice, so there you go.”
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What to know about “I Dreamed a Dream”
“I Dreamed a Dream” is from the 1980 musical Les Miserables, based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It is sung by the character Fantine during the first act. She’s mourning life’s many disappointments, telling the story of how she came to be an impoverished single mother.
The song has been incredibly popular over the years and has been covered by artists like Josh Groban, Neil Diamond, and Japanese sensation Tomomi Kahara. Kahara’s version achieved massive commercial success, reaching number-six on the Japanese Billboard Hot 100 in 2013.
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