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Susan Boyle Nails "I Dreamed a Dream" Once Again 13 Years After Her Viral Audition

The Britain's Got Talent Season 3 Finalist performed the song again last year. 

By Jackie Manno

Last year, Britain's Got Talent Season 3 Finalist Susan Boyle sang her original audition song that made her go viral in 2009. And this time, she totally outdid herself.

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In 2022, Boyle returned to the BGT stage to perform with the West End cast of Les Miserables. During the performance, Boyle appeared onstage during the pre-chorus, and the crowd erupted in applause. She crooned in a deep, rich, tone and hit an impressive sustained belted note. 

The chorus then came out on stage, harmonizing with each other perfectly. At the end of the performance she earned a standing ovation. Afterwards, Boyle opened up about the major accomplishment of her being able to perform again after having a stroke in 2022

"We wouldn't be the same without you," an impressed Simon Cowell then told her. 

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What to know about "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables

Sung by the main character Fantine in the first act after she is fired from her factory job, the lyrics to "I Dreamed a Dream" tell the story of someone longing for a more peaceful life. The song has since become one of the most popular tunes from the musical, and has also been covered by the likes of Neil Diamond, Josh Groban, Aretha Franklin, and more. 

Susan Boyle performing on stage.

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