The Susan Boyle ~ Les Misérables Story... where it all began

Back on April 2009, Susan Boyle stepped out (broadcasted) on Britain's Got Talent stage for her first audition, and electrified the world with her stunning version of "I Dreamed a Dream" from the successful stage musical "Les Misérables".
This is a compilation of videos dating back to 2009-2012 where Les Misérables composer Claude-Michel Schonberg, lyricist Alain Boublil, and Producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh were moved and compelled to exalt Susan for embracing "I Dreamed a Dream" as a personal quest to tell her story of deep, emotional and painful memories.
This video also ties the stage musical about Susan's life which has the same song title (IDAD), and was written and produced in the UK. This was created with great love and respect for what Susan endured during her difficult birth, bullying in her formative years, and her personal relationships with her family and friends in the small village of Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland. This musical has a good mix of period music through the years, adding in touching/tearful moments and laughter. Also, duly noted in the musical was the blatant and gross abuse by the media press towards Susan and how she coped in the end and survived...
During the Spring and Fall of 2012, this successful stage musical had garnered many 4-5 star ratings in the UK, and has bookings set for Australia next spring 2013.
Hopefully, one day the "I Dreamed a Dream" stage musical will showcase in New York, Los Angeles, London, San Francisco, etc. because her story has moved many people in the world through her voice, and empathized with her adverse and triumphant story. No one deserves as much success as someone who's humble, kind, generous and self-determined as Susan... and, in her own way, for someone who has survived years of emotional and psychological abuse.
It must also be noted ... many have made thousands/millions of $$... and, careers launched and made off the toil and tears... and, of course life-changing joy of a humble and shy, middle-aged lady from Blackburn, Scotland. Her presence was and will be felt wide and deep for many years to come.

[@pandoralerma9181]

I love her so much!!! Her voice touches many souls ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ So proud of her for reaching beyond the stars and following her dreams . Making them come true !!!

[@lynnegassner4344]

I was also brought up in a village in West Lothian. So proud of you Susan.

[@nancychoing4304]

She is a beautiful woman with a God given angelic voice. I cried every time I hear & watch her & sing . I never got tired of listening to her songs especially the I Dreamed A Dream song. You are my angel & an inspiration. Love you Susan!!💕💕💕

[@greeneyesinvegas]

Truly the most inspirational person in my lifetime. She helped me to get back on the horse and keep going. Thank you so very much, Susan Boyle. Your a Godsend. Much love.

[@murraykurtzman7908]

Po

[@dankor7836]

Thanks Susan Boyle. You are the best.

[@yvonnedobell8793]

It's almost like she was sent from heaven, because she has touched us all, it's a miracle, this has never happened before, God bless you susan, and thankyou

[@eileenwhite5056]

I have tuned in to this video 12/8/18. I can listen to yo Susan all day and every day your voice touches my soul. May you still keep singing with your dream. God bless you.xxx

[@janlittle4269]

Susan , blessed by God,she in turn has blessed many with that beautiful voice.thankyou.

[@sylviaheide2339]

I love Susan Boyle, she has a wonderfull Voice🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏻🎼🎤🎶🧡💛💚💙💜 and sheis a amazing Lady with a big Heart with LOVE❤️ I'm Silvia from German, Wuppertal 🥰

[@myfamilymatters]

Susan Boyle is such an angelic talent. Music lives in her soul and she shares it with us. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@kathleenscott8610]

Susan Boyle is, without a doubt, the most talented singer of all time. She has been gifted with an incredible voice that calms the soul of people over the world. Who knew what an unknown Scottish lady's tremendous impact would be on the music industry? Susan Boyle took a chance and set foot on BGT's stage so many years ago. She sang "I Dreamed A Dream" and turned the way these shows are done totally upside-down. I love Susan Boyle's voice and personality. Although she is famous and wealthy, Susan Boyle has remained true to herself. Long after she's gone, Susan Boyle's music, legacy of hope and inspiration will live on 🎭🎤🎶⭐️❤️‍🔥. From Ontario, Canada 🫶

[@kimberlyferguson7264]

Still love watching and listening to her! What a blessing!

[@jmc1987jcgc]

Damn! The composers didnt even know who she was and they were wishing her well... SOOO COOL!!!!

[@beegee1960]

Her voice is obviously more technically correct in this video, but I find that somehow the original audition version is just more powerful and moving. I could listen to it over and over.

[@elizabethleiva-quiroz4211]

Alice Soefje her voice was powerful enough to change the public in to her favor. They started to perceive that it was in her much more on her than her fiscal appearance D

[@ayshaiaismanys2789]

Alice Soefje@ i am totally agree with u

[@ceciliawong5735]

.z

[@barbaramatthews8738]

I do listen to it over and over!

[@murrayhart5693]

Agree. Her original was way better. I watch it all the time.

[@amandadavies..]

Such a humble lovely lady. Fantastic.

[@brandaonutri]

SUSAN AND CONGRATULATIONS YOU AN EXAMPLE, YOUR VOICE AND BEAUTIFUL...

[@howardegan7207]

This video has been superbly made. Thank you.

[@NorCalKay]

And Thank You too! You've made my day!

[@iris9133]

This video telling Susan's story was excellent. she has given such joy to people around the world.Thank you NorCAlKay.

[@francorusso4083]

SUSAN BOYLE Una Grande Donna coraggiosa, nel credere nelle prioprie doti canore, merita tutto il successo e una vita serena. Una voce INCANTEVOLE E MERAVIGLIOSA, una Divina Gioia sempre ascoltarla. Grazie SUSAN BOYLE !!!

[@dulcehelena8799]

Deslumbrante...voz explendida 🤩

[@1959aak]

I prefer her first performance. Some voices just don't require or need the interference of professional training. Susan's is perfect in it's natural state.

[@mercedesdelacruz4231]

me too,it was so moving and oh i love how she proved everybody wrong in judging her before her incredible performance.

[@NorCalKay]

Susan Boyle songs used in this piece: Album #1 “I Dreamed a Dream” = I Dreamed A Dream & Who I Was Born To Be Album #4 “Standing Ovation” = Bring Him Home

[@godblesskorea2218]

Yes Susan I agree with you. As you have kept on going till now and inspired millions of people out there. I will keep on going to find my son. I won't give up on my boy who was taken away by US and his dad, the law of discrimmination. I will keep on telling the world the truth of their malice schemes until I find my son. Thank you Susan.......

[@mselli8389]

😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘love you susan Boyle

[@nrlafiah]

Cried

[@VictorDSMan]

In the play, this was a gloomy song but her singing made it the total opposite. A Triumph!

[@dragons8822]

Susan's, original performance was extremely impressive, touching & it was ALL Susan. NOT this ruined version, there's No emotion, No Susan. It's too bad Simon or whoever ruined it for her CD. Really very glad I never bought it & will always have the original version she sang that's posted here on KZbin.

[@emiliennehuart4474]

jadore susan boyle une chanteuse unique dans son genre lol susan

[@larsevertjohansson7980]

BJÖRN SÖDERBERG 55 YEARS OLD. ( YOU ARE A QUEEN STAR💖🌹🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🦋🌠🕊️💝🙏💐🥇🏆🌌🎇 GOOD BLESS LOVLIEY YOU 💫🤝🌹🌹🌹) BJÖRN SÖDERBERG SWEDEN GOTHENBURG. I HOPE YOU FIND THE WERY 💝💖💗FRIEND🌠🕊️🎇🦋🤝

[@gloriaknox4617]

I think she hit the chorus Simon

[@bephvilsted7448]

I think that the European audiences are more "polite" than the British.audiences. Maybe! Come and find out Susan!!! We'll listen and then cheer!

[@4271543]

💘💘💘💘💘

[@jameshuang8824]

11:15 I dreamed a dream

[@normabeatrizgaitan4052]

Por favor subtitulos en español

[@bephvilsted7448]

Pierce, do you honestly believe that the public will believe that you did all of your "Susan Boyle" show for "free". Of course not!!! You made money, first and foremost. And so did Susan and so did the cast of Les Misérables, and rightfully so!!! Have a bit of a problem with you presenting as if you "just" wanted to present Susan.

[@julietodulio5029]

from Philippines... Tnx You Tube .... helps both me & my husband ...who never fails to see and listen as we fall asleep during bedtime ..Ms. Susan Boyle.. from Blockburn Scotland The Ordinary simple lady who auditioned on Britain's Got Talent.. to sung I DREAMED A DREAM... Her Angelic voice is a great pandemonium from the audience most especially from the judges.. Wholeheartedly thanking ✳GOD for this wonderful heavenly gifted Angelic voice Ms. Susan Boyle... As what the saying said... BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

[@dadipervandos4692]

Forever my favorite singer! She’ s truly an inspiration!

[@lucijamiklavc5385]

Da najboljša pevka vseh časov

[@NorCalKay]

Susan Boyle songs used in this piece: Album #1 “I Dreamed a Dream” = I Dreamed A Dream & Who I Was Born To Be Album #4 “Standing Ovation” = Bring Him Home

[@aliciaramirez1000]

Cada vez que estoy triste o deprimida. Veo el video de Susana Boyle donde canta la canción de los miserable y automáticamente me animo y dejó toda la mala onda me emociona escucharla.

[@dlauriepetro810]

Susan Boyle is the most amazing person and most beautiful singer I have heard in such a long time. She is amazing!

[@ccat1831]

No matter how many times I listen to this video it still makes me proud to have witnessed this amazing woman and her journey to reach her dream. I pray Susan continues to dream her dream

[@gloriaknox4617]

I was oneof the lucky ppl to have seen Britain's got talent that night and like so many others my jaw dropped when she began to sing what will remain a mystery to me forever is that Britain didn't get it and voted her 2nd just unbelievable than God Simon Cowell knows talent when he hears it and didn't drop the ball. What would have happened if we had listened to the ppl who voted and not Simon? The world would've missed one of the great talents of our time so thank you again Simon Cowell!,,

[@fpleung6139]

I still can cry when I hear her singing the song! Her voice touches my heart whenever I hear her voice! It is a gift from God to us!

[@elisaleoncini3858]

Totally agree. Susan is our Singing Angel sent to Us from God. Amen!!😍😍😍😍😍😀😀😀😀💝💝💝

[@sheboots7817]

Wow

[@kathleengately1885]

beautiful

[@kathleengately1885]

Amazing Voice

[@huibertjoubert3167]

777778

[@ossotaylor4660]

What an amazing Lady! A heart so big she sees the big picture of this life. love love love you Susan Boyle !!!!

[@rachelkristine4669]

Caruso dealt with the same prejudice on his looks & background....and Michael Crawford did ad well, to a point. Yes, he was already famous, but he was taking singing lessons in his 40's. And he was 45 when he became the Phantom.....folks were rather perturbed....then he sang & won several Tonys.....and became a household name & a sex symbol! 🥰

[@nosedrip007]

On that day in January of 2009 an angel walked on to the BGT stage but neither the judges or audience knew it. Then she began to sing and her voice not only shocked everyone in the arena but would both bring joy and inspiration to the whole world and show anyone can be successful and never give up on their dreams.

[@vivianelee3654]

I love Susan and her angelic voice❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ This song will forever belong just to Susan❤❤

[@ninaray4479]

She is wonderful... The Lord wasn't gonna let her stay behind locked doors too much longer... I'm so happy for her... I remember that faithful nite... Ellen Page... Ellen Page and Donnie Osmond her Idol's in music... God bless her sweet heart...

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Wonderful, absolutely wonderful!! With the cast from Les Miserables singing and performing!, Then Susan Boyle coming out and singing “I Dreamed a Dream”!!!! Absolutely fabulous! I love the whole score and music from Les Miserables, and saw it performed up in Anchorage, Alaska, so many years ago!!! Yes, who would’ve thought there would’ve been somebody come out on the scene, so many years later, even with Les Miserables still running, to sing this wonderful song!! Kudos to the composer, I forgotten his name, of all these songs!! And anyone else who was involved with the production initially or later on of this musical! And having read, A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens, years ago when I was a teenager!!!! It makes you appreciate it all the more! Thank you to Charles Dickens and to Susan Boyle!!! And the cast of Les Miserables!!! Kudos to all of you!!!

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Oh, hats off to Alain, Claude-Michel, & Jean Marc!!!!! Merci beaucoup or thank you very much for all the wonderful music, words, and score!!!!

[@kaluna1944]

Every time I see this video my heart is full of hope for me and love and respect for Susan. Her dream came true and achieving her dream she shared her beautiful Angelic voice with the world. She is God”s gift to the world. I wish for Susan to continue singing and giving hope to all those that need it. Susan you are loved❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. God Bless

[@susanlosey9511]

I have heard a lot of singers sing I Dreamed a Dream. None can sing it like Susan. I saw her in concert when she came to Arizona. It was “ sold out” performance! She was and still is awesome! No one like Susan!

[@Manes-vn5gs]

To those who dislike her is just jealous and envious of the talent, charisma and well mannered soft soft spoken Lady. Shame on all of them.

[@MihaelaVisan1]

Thank you, NorCalKey, for "The Susan Boyle ~ Les Misérables Story..." I'm very proud to be a fan of the Grand Lady of Music, Susan Boyle. She has a special place in my heart. On and behind the scene, Susan simply shines. I believe her unique voice has the power to heal souls. I also believe that her charming personality is a great asset of hers. And it's wonderful that, despite her well-deserved fame and fortune, Susan owns the same soul - pure and kind. God bless you, Susan!

[@Josephfelixosaeghemedechumfin]

i have been glued to youtube since yesterday the 23/1/2013,it was the first time i came in contact with this humble angel, am a poet, i will write a poem indedication of this woman, she has greatly inspired me, i have never seen a human being so musically endowed dead or alive.

[@keziahdenisegamboa2050]

God is really made her of what she is now.... Great!!!

[@vikkilott7960]

Zee vvt

[@Bucslife31]

This is phenomenal Susan Boyle's is awesome as well as Claude-Michel Schönberg

[@Bucslife31]

And sir Cameron Macintosh

[@carolemaxwell1372]

Wild horses MEANS alot to my daughter and I I had heart surgery 2009 I almost didn't make She heard Susan singing Wild horses She thought of her&I TODAY BRINGS TEARS MY EYES LOVE YOU SUSAN GOD BLESS

[@AbrahamDiner]

Susan Boyle is spectacular. An original if there ever was one.

[@ladyclara09]

She is amazing! a real inspiration for all of us.

[@marythomson6951]

Susan Boyle certainly put Les Mis on the map, as well as Blackburn, and has spurred on the play, and movie, to be seen by many more people.

[@gloriaknox4617]

She didnt have to be youngbeautful or thin she had that God given voice

[@goancar999]

Susan Boyle is fantastic! Her song from Les Miserables is superb! Way to Go Susan!

[@emiliennehuart4474]

ecouter susan boyle sur you tub elle chente divinement

[@divergentsenior]

“I had a dream my life would be so different from this hell I’m living” a lyric that speaks for every human at least once in a lifetime. For those who say they could not rise because they ‘never saw anyone who looked liked me’, Susan is living proof it’s about what you have INSIDE that pushes you to excel. Pretty IS the biggest privilege, but despite what ‘woke-ism’ would have you believe, competence and self-confidence propel us upward regardless of ANYthing physical.

[@Alini46]

Que extraordinária cantora, como pôde ficar "oculta" por tanto tempo. Um presente aos meus ouvidos e uma belíssima lição de vida! Obrigada SUSAN!

[@irenadusza9384]

Słucham - płaczę, płaczę - słucham i tak w kółko.❤

[@Scared390]

My hats off to all you’ve made the rest of my life

[@larsevertjohansson7980]

🌹💖YOUR VOICE ARE DIAMOND STARS LOVLIEY SUSAN🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌠🕊️🎇💗BJÖRN SWEDEN 🙏

[@Escala-Pond]

I can't stop listening her song... God bless u Susan.

[@shirleywright4750]

Susan Boyle is a great singer

[@NorCalKay]

I had written this on my other video: Susan Boyle ~ Intimately Reflects on Past & Present w/Fern Britton Meets... (1 Dec 13) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4HbgYCFi9OooNE At the time I rewrote the above, I was not aware that 4 hours ago news broke that Susan was open and relieved to reveal that she was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome a year ago. Prior to that, she was unfairly labeled as “brained damaged” and other dumb labels to put her down. Now, come 52 yrs later, Susan has found the truth to her struggles in life, and now with evidence of her above average intelligence, she hopes others will get beyond judging her unfairly and embracing what she does have to offer… Some excerpts from the article: Throughout her life, Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle has carried the label "brain damaged". Now, in an exclusive interview with the Observer, the 52-year-old has revealed that she was misdiagnosed after complications at birth and has actually had Asperger's, a high-functioning form of autism. "It was the wrong diagnosis when I was a kid," she says. "I was told I had brain damage. I always knew it was an unfair label. Now I have a clearer understanding of what's wrong and I feel relieved and a bit more relaxed about myself." Asperger's affects social interaction and communication skills, and sometimes hinders the ability to form relationships and gauge appropriate behaviour in different social contexts. Boyle, who was called "Susie Simple" while growing up in her home town of Blackburn, West Lothian, was bullied as a child because she was "different" from her classmates. Now she can give that difference a name. "I went to seek a diagnosis from a Scottish specialist," she says. "Nobody told me to. I thought I had a more serious illness and couldn't function properly." Asperger's often creates anxiety in sufferers because of their inability to deal with situations which others take in their stride, and Boyle admits to being nervous about the consultation. But she coped well with a series of simple tests that showed her intelligence levels were not connected to her condition:"I was told my IQ was above average." The singer has also suffered from depression and mood swings and acknowledges her own vulnerability and need for support. "I am not strong on my own," she admits. "When I have the support of people around me I am fine. I have a great team." Boyle says that her struggles growing up made her more determined to succeed but also left their mark on her. "You don't fight without some resentment." She insists the new Asperger's diagnosis neither defines nor confines her. "It will not make any difference to my life. It's just a condition that I have to live with and work through." She hopes, though, that it will lead to people showing greater empathy and understanding towards her and her condition. "I think people will treat me better because they will have a much greater understanding of who I am and why I do the things I do."

[@ritadecassia9039]

NorCalKay

[@marjoriegordon9372]

NorCalKay in

[@NorCalKay]

Thank you to the poster that left this message on the previous draft of this video: Bravo! Nicely done!!! This presentation reflects a lot of respect for a incredible lady!!

[@dorismarina22]

Listen You have to be there and you will cry!

[@nusermus1]

I love Susan.

[@gloriavelazquez1030]

Susan God bless you,you are amaysing ,and a great person,and a great singuer.🤗🤗 hugs for you.

[@lydiarobertson8063]

A very splendid lady, voice of an angel... ~♡PEACE♡~

[@ericcook4179]

A great song of love and hope, sung by a great found singer Susan Boyle and written and produced by great musical artists. Thank God for the human artistic expression.

[@earthie48johnson73]

SUSAN BOYLE VOICE ................ IS HER BEAUTY ................. INSIDE & OUT!

[@evehampton6149]

I still get goosebumps when Susan sings!!! WOW she is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Eve

[@brunamartins3905]

Bom dia

[@carmencaraballo2723]

Nunca me explique porque no gano, claro con ese vozarron fue tendencia mundial cada que puedo la escucho cantando los miserables la mejor I terpretacion.

[@stelonju]

Wonderful video!!! Wonderful Star!!!!!

[@franciscaangelicaacevedoro4907]

No sé puede comparar, con lo que cantó la primera vez, porque ella lo hizo con energía desaciendo todo lo que tenía dentro, a ganar ésa era la intención ganar era la meta.

[@iaramazalliiarasoberana2864]

Adoro ouvir Susan Boyle. É uma das melhores cantoras da Europa.

[@bardado7362]

Poetic feelings for my ears!

[@elsabelarmino9851]

Repeating so many times again and again to hear ur beautiful voice just like angels to my ears and to my daughter she is downsydrom bby and she injoy and happy to listen 😇😘😘😘love u susan for ever

[@kp8381]

The weird thing about the winner is that I can't even remember who it was and did they do anything after BGT. The only one we all remember is the voice of an angel named Susan Boyle. ❤

[@frederickflavell6942]

Stifling projection out of that timid Beautiful Soul the likes that few have ever seen

[@theresathomas6966]

I pray that God would be forgiving. Incredible. Love her 💕💕

[@annap4524]

Fino al momento in cui questa preziosa VOCE è stata ascoltata fuori dal suo paese , nessuna persona normale aveva sentito la sua voce .! Strana città , e strana gente .! 😳😵‍💫

[@jennifermaharaj3551]

Susan Boyle is when I discovered You Tube.

[@aichaseffih1474]

Unique magnifique God bless you Susan Boyle

[@gloriaknox4617]

Andy take care of susan or youll answr to all of us

[@gloriaknox4617]

There was nothng ordinary about susan

[@marisoldeoliveira4838]

I love this woman 🇦🇺 ❤

[@dangcoppock7362]

We, the PP of the world would never to see the cast of Les Mise’rables BC of Susan we got to see some PP we never heard of. Thank you sweet Susan..!❤️💕🙏

[@gloriaknox4617]

Yes simon t shoed on your face

[@amyclarke41]

ok she wins

[@johnmilligan7595]

Ps. Elvis also came from Scotland.....!

[@noemiescara9666]

Ilove you Susan! !!!

[@helenodusanya7947]

I dedicate the song I dreamed a dream to Princes William and Harry. Harry should dare to be by his brother supporting him.

[@maryswann7623]

Gods gift💙🙏

[@vm3199]

❤️👍😉

[@melvinfraser7975]

best midler

[@danifrettchen6615]

👏🏻🤩👍🏻🎊🎊🎊