My favorite moment of this video is when she can't hide a quick little smile just before she starts singing. I read later that she was used to being snickered at back in her village before she would perform at karaoke in pubs, etc. Susan knew EXACTLY what was about to happen in that auditorium.
Amanda Holden, the female judge, is a professional singer and actress herself which is why Susan was so proud and stunned by her praise. Susan Boyle herself has gone onto great stardom with several albums, a performance before the Queen and she is now worth millions. From all reports, she has always been a sweet unassuming woman and remains that to this day. But she was already a legend in her hometown, everyone knew she could sing as she did but had never done so outside of there. She finished second in the competition but has become the most successful act they ever had and Simon Cowell said that she saved the show with her performances. She's a gift to all humanity.
Amanda Holden is not a singer. She became famous for being a contestant on blind date then married the host of family fortunes. She did progress to acting but her real success was befriending Simon cowell and getting on Britain’s got talent
@@juliesomerville79 In 2019, Holden signed a recording contract with Virgin EMI Records. In 2020 she released her debut studio album, Songs from My Heart, through Universal Music. It reached number four on the UK Albums Chart.
@@beaux2585 yeah that was long after Susan went on Britain’s got talent. It’s many years ago now. Amanda has achieved a lot from where she started. I’m sure she did that album tied in to a tv show.
Amanda Holden is a singer!, three years before she became a judge on Britain got talent she was nominated for an award for her stage performance, which included singing. I suggest you check out her performance, available on UA-cam. You’re welcome.
My favorite judge reaction here is from Amanda as she crooks her finger when Susan sings the word "shame". Because as a professional singer, Amanda knows this song. It's a very famous song from a very famous musical. And she knows that word, starting on a low note than rolling into a high note, is the toughest part of the song. When she crooks her finger at that moment, she's anticipating Susan will crush it, and when Susan does, Amanda gives her a standing ovation.
Susan Boyle has gone on to have that music career that she wanted. She's done a complete make over, has several albums and is now a multimillionaire. Her debut studio album, I Dreamed a Dream, was released in November 2009; it became the UK's best-selling debut album of all time. She's put out many albums since then and has quite the following.
Simon was smiling because he saw dollar signs in his head. Simon and Susan went on to produce several albums and Susn is now a multi-millionaire and has remained the same humble person she has always been.
Haha yes! I always thought the same. He knows right away there's a few quid to be made. Then later, he's got his head in his hands, looking shocked, and the smile spreads sllowly back. I reckon that's the moment when he realised, not just a few quid, it's going to be f@!k loads!
I have tears on my face right now for Susan Boyle just as I did the night this performance originally aired. Her voice is absolutely stunning! She walked off the stage that night and into the arms of greatness! Great reaction, and please don't forget her in your future videos!
Everyone thought this one was a joke, especially Simon. And then she started to sing. One of the biggest surprises since Britain's Got Talent started. Since this start, she has come a long way to realize her dream. She is a very popular singer now.
It is one of the most iconic tv show peformances ever, she went on fame and fortune, but still kept her little home, makes me so emotional every time I see it
I seen this live when it first hit the tv, and it makes me proud to be Scottish, knowing she only lived 7 miles from me, she was amazing and have seen this over 500 times but still brings tears to my eyes.
This lady broke more records that any other artist (even outselling most 25 mil by 2021), even topped one of Michael Jackson's records. She sang for nearly every royal family and world leader. She is amazing, still have tears every time I listen to this
“I’ve always said that before BGT, I was like an outsider looking in,” says Susan softly. “Life was quiet, I looked after my mother until she died. Money was exceptionally tight, I used to fret as to how I was going to pay for gas and electric. I lived hand to mouth. I was happy and I had wonderful friends and family but I just knew that there was something missing in my life. “I promised my mother I would make something of my life before she died. My inspiration for going on the show was to try and change my life for the better and also meet Piers Morgan,” she continues. Susan Boyle is still an active recording artist signed to Simon Cowell's label Syco Entertainment. She has released eight albums in 11 years and continues to perform, tour and appear on popular TV shows around the world.
This is what they mean by having a, "Susan Boyle Moment". I cry and get goose bumps every time I watch this clip. It reminds me of a scene from an old 40's movie. Back stage before she performs her manager says, "Kid, you are going out there a nobody, but coming back a star." I love Susan Boyle. I just wish they had the golden buzzer back then."
Susan still performs. Lives in the same little house that she has lived in all her life. When not working on her music, she helps out at the village shop. She is an example of honesty and integrity. Her humility and down to earth way is her nature. She practises her faith. I have no doubt, when God surveys the earth and He spots Susan, He smiles.
@@janetlawson4482 Thank you. I hold her in high regard. An example to me anyway. No mater what excrement thrown at her, she never became bitter or unkind. She was hurt and wounded emotionally but never retaliated. I'd like to thank the ladies in the USA, who arrange a meet up with Susan, just for a chat when she visits your country. I saw that on video one time. I could see that Susan was very at ease and comfortable with you. I know it would mean so much to her. 🤗⚘
@@annacrowley7426 I think that holding her in high regard is a very positive thing, I am a fan of Dimash, he remains humble and admits without fans he wouldn’t be where he is now. I am one of those fans who looks at him and I am proud of his morals and values and how he carries himself. To have just turned 30, he is wise beyond his years. If you are not familiar with Dimash, you may want to listen, he is multi genre, an Ambassador of Peace, and is smart enough to realize that he is setting an example for young artists, and young people in general.
I'm pretty sure she moved to a big home. Saw something very fancy in a documentary about her some years ago and it looked very different from that village house. Update, no found out it was Paul Potts that moved into this massive villa. Soot was him looking out on the scenery. Was sure it was Susan. But yeah, she just bought that council house so she can stay put.
I love that she put them all in their place with 2 notes of the song. Amanda was gracious enough to admit they were wrong to pre-judge. They were all stunned by her.
she achieved her dream of becoming a professional singer my nan was a big fan and we took my nan to see Susan Boyle live which she loved we sadly lost my nan last month and at her funeral last week we play Susan Boyle on entrance and exit of the funeral service. I remember watching this live and like everyone else I was expecting her to be terrible I was so wrong and so happy for her
Susan’s 61 today and her net worth is around 40 million US dollars. World tours and best-selling albums and a frugal lifestyle made her rich. As the youngest of nine kids she stayed home and cared for her parents until their deaths, her Dad was a WWII vet and a miner, her mother was a stenographer who had Susan at age 45. Her mother had nursed her talent and encouraged her to enter this competition before she died. This was Susan’s first performance after her Mom’s death.
One of the most respectable things about Susan is that when she became the global superstar she remains, she never became a pompous, strutting, arrogant entitled diva. If anything, she became even more humble, more sweet, and displays an attitude of gratitude to her fans. She is grounded, real, and such a sweet woman. That makes me love her even more!!!! One doesn't have to become obnoxious, vulgar, and contentious as too many entertainers are, to be a legend. Susan proves that decency, kindness, gratefulness, and meekness can bring a person quite far in life. She is the better example to point young girls to than the trashy acting stars in America!
The song "I Dreamed a Dream" is from "Les Miserables" - my all time favorite musical. It is set in the time leading up to and during the French Revolution. It is sung by the character Fontaine who is a single mother because she was used by a man who she thought loved her but he left when she got pregnant. She tries to do her best for her daughter but through a series of events is reduced to becoming a prostitute in order to pay for her child. So she sings about "I dreamed a dream in times gone by, When hope was high and life worth living" and ends with "I had a dream my life would be, So different from this hell I'm living...Now life has killed the dream, I dreamed". She is a very tragic character.
I saw Les Mis for the first time in person last year and it was life-changing, it was such an amazing experience. I've had season tickets to the theater for a couple years now, and that show was the one that blew me away the most.
she didnt win, finished 2nd. BUT, no one can tell you the names of the winners but EVERYONE can name Susan Boyle. she has recorded a few cd's and made millions of dollars. check out some more of her videos. WILD HORSES. CRY ME A RIVER.. WHO I WAS BORN TO BE... UP TO THE MOUNTAIN ... all so beautifully sung !!!
In all fairness the group that did win - a dance group called Diversity - are EXTREMELY famous in the UK and still play sell out arena tours all around the country. But that’s not to take anything away from the global success Susan Boyle achieved.
This extraordinary lady went on to record many albums, sell millions of records, made a ton of money and has performed all over the world. She has performed for the Pope and the Queen of England, just to name a few of the notables who have been in her audiences. I would say she has gone on to great success. Oh, and by the way, she got an opportunity to do a duet with her idol Elaine Page, who is one of England’s most honored stage performers. She is extremely talented and Susan held her own wit Elaine. The video on Utube and well worth checking out.
One of my favorite BGT 1st auditions ever! Another favorite is the 1st audition of Charlotte and Jonathan. A real must watch. And also have a look at the 1st audition of Amira Willighagen from Holand's Got Talent.
She's the greatest 'don't make a snap judgement story' ever because the judges and everyone in the audience were so sure she was going to be a bust. But damn! She schooled them all. I love it and love her.
On a smaller scale I witnessed a similar incident. There were 2 comedians and as part of the act they invited to audience members, a male and a female, onto the stage ( picked by a restaurant employee ). The comedians sang a song and gave instructions to their guests to sing when they pointed to them. The male sang and they had jokes for how bad he was. The woman had to sing "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral Too-ra-loo-ra-li". They were unawares that she was the head singer in her church choir her perfect performance they couldn't stopped their jokes.
This song is from in my opinion the best musical ever "Les Miserables " Sussn went on to become a global success, as mentioned already Susan had a fragile personality often having panic attacks, Susan found it difficult to cope with her new found fame, Susan has sold over 25 million records, her debut album "I Dreamed a Dream " sold over 10 million copies, and is still one of the best selling albums of the 21st century, Susan bought a new house but felt alone there,Susan moved back to her childhood home.
It's still great to see Susan with her audition 💖. There is another surprising performance by a duo, Simon and the audience thought oh no what is this until they started singing. That duo is definitely worth watching/listening to, I saw they've already been mentioned in a reaction the teenagers Jonathan and Charlotte are amazing . Subscribed I am curious about your further journey to discover talents😁 Gr. from The Netherlands
First time on your Chanel & I have now subscribed cause I like your style. Yes, Susan is fabulous & she made a name for herself rather later in life than most artists. Now guys, what would you say about a video that’s had in excess of 74 million views which stars a ten year old singing to an audience of 15,000 people who stood as one to give her a standing ovation? Well, her name is Amira Willighagen & she won Holland’s Got Talent at the age of nine, without having a single singing lesson. Her voice is powerful but Angelic. She is pitch perfect & has a vibrato that seasoned singers would envy. Whatever she sings, she does so effortlessly, so, how about a reaction as follows. …. …. Amira Willighagen singing …. O Mio Babbino Caro with the world renown conductor/ musician Andre Rieu at the age of 10. Hoping these comments inspire you to react to this modern day prodigy. Amira is 19 next month & she has many many uTube videos for reactors to choose from. Cheers Graeme
I cry every time I hear this audition, still, YEARS later. I LOVE her attitude and HOPE. It changed the entire show format after that season. Really. ... she said Les Miserables... a long long play sometimes set to musical theme, where this song came from.
Her debut album, I Dreamed A Dream (2009), is one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, having sold over 10 million copies worldwide, and it was the best-selling album internationally in 2009.
Susan Boyle was an overnight sensation visiting the States and Canada within days of this performance. She sang a song from the musical Le Miserable which has the fourth-highest theatre admissions worldwide. Cowell became a friend of Susan's and helped her with things. If your looking for another singer who was unexpected, look at Maxweell Thorpe on BGT 2022 he really is very good.
I love this video of Susan on BGT and I get a little emotional every time and see and hear this. What a simply stellar voice. You should check out the Finnish group 'Nightwish' with their Dutch singer, Floor Jansen at the Wacken Open Air Festival from 2013 as the headliner in front of over 82,000 people, doin their song "Ghost Love Score". It's called Symphonic Metal and believe me at almost 70 years old and raised up around Southern Rock, I'm NO metal head, but my kids got me listening to this about 4 or 5 years ago and I love this genre. When I thought about metal I always thought screaming , grunting, loud noisy guitars with an absence of melody anywhere to be found...this is not that at all. It's a combination of symphonic music and metal music with great story telling. Their singer studied vocal music for six years in Contemporary pop/rock music, Musical Theater music and Operatic music. Floor Jansen is the most versatile singer I believe I've ever heard. So give a listen to Nightwish, "Ghost Love Score" the official live video from Wacken 2013. Great job on the reaction with Susan.
Undoubtedly..the most famous performance, act that has ever been on Britains got talent. She became an international star and won universal praise around the world, indeed Hollywood made a film about her and the show.
When she was walking away after she was done singing I bet she was thinking "I came, I saw, I conquered!" That she did. She showed 'em all! You go girl!!!
Boyle went on to great success as a recording artist. She also did many special appearances and once was on stage with her idol Elaine Page. There's a youtube video of that performance. Boyle also has a very fragile personality suffering from periodic nervous breakdowns. But Simon Cowell had great faith in her and after she recorded her first album with his company, he sent sent he sent her an advance check in anticipation of sales. The check was for 9 million pounds (about $11 million).
Her "periodic nervous breakdowns" were finally diagnosed as 1st and foremost that Susan was on the autistic spectrum, and secondly I believe the diagnosis was bipolar. Once she was put on the proper medication, she no longer had any so-called nervous breakdowns. Unfortunately, she was like so many people that had never received the proper help. Just an FYI.
Simon Cowell became her manager and you would not recognise her after her makeover, she became famous in the UK and got to sing with her idol Elaine Paige. She now has many albums and made millions, but still lives in her little village. You have to listen to her sing WILD HORSES fantastic! The judges often say on the show they are waiting for a star that has that Susan Boyle moment.
My sister was born with Asburgers Syndrome, and she, like Sunsan, experienced a tremendously challenging life. Susan's brilliant success was helped by a correct diagnosis and surrounding the lady with an understanding and supportive team.
Le miserables. Said in French "le mizerab." We From A Victor Hugo's 1862 novel about France before and during the French Revolution. translates to "the miserable ones".
When I see this Susan Boyle audition, it also reminds me of the Paul Potts audition from 2007 singing Nessa Dorma. Both of them were amazing singers and an unexpected surprise when they performed.
I can remember that nite.in my head l had come to the same conclusion as the judges . I stood in my own lounge and apoliged to her ... Good lesson learnt by us all.
This is I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables. There are very few spoken words in the whole thing. You should definitely watch any version of it whether it is the 2012 movie version with Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and Russell Crowe or many others or even the concert versions. They are all good. Anne won an Academy Award for her performance of this song. Susan Boyle does it very well!
I must've watched the original BGT video a hundred times, but hearing the misinterpreted "Wizard of Oz" reference gave it a whole new twist for me! My favorite movie version of Les Misérables is the 1998 one with Liam Neeson and Uma Thurman.
I believe following her audition here, Cameron McCintosh, the producer of Les Mis commented that he loved her performance and that I Dreamed a Dream was simply put the story of her life.
Amé este momento ese día !! La subestimaron...pero, les tapó la boca al jurado !! Grán artista, que pudo cumplir su sueño...aunque triste final ...quedan sus canciones !!
Suzan Boyle made it big after this audition. She came second at the end of the show and was signed by Simon Cowell. Since then she released 8 albums I'm told. Wooww!
After years of taking care of her mother until she passed this totally changed Susan's life. Some of it wasn't so good because the instant fame was hard on her mental health. However, she achieved her dream abd is now worth millions.
This is the first time I've heard Susan Boyle sing and OMG, she's amazing. I've got goosebumps from listening to her voice 😍 love from Amanda in Australia ❤️
Susan Boyle is the end of the line of this Talent show really. The ultimate goal of this kind of show is to find your Susan. Mission accomplished. It tick all the boxes
The song is ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ from the musical Les Miserables.
Don’t know where they got wizard of oz from .
I watched this live on TV when this happened and I must admit I had tears in my eyes when she was finished. One of the greatest performances ever!
I've seen it many times and I still have tears. She has done well, and even sang a duet with her idol, Elaine Page.
Robert...no more years for you? Lol..
No more years....Barbara and Donna...get it?
@@michaelasay8587 Nope, I don't. I'm old but I think there is a few more years for me....I hope.
Listen to her Wild Horses
I still cry rivers. She was so shamed and her talent alone put them all in their rightful place.
My favorite moment of this video is when she can't hide a quick little smile just before she starts singing. I read later that she was used to being snickered at back in her village before she would perform at karaoke in pubs, etc. Susan knew EXACTLY what was about to happen in that auditorium.
I had a boss who used to do that with talent shows on cruise ships. She showed us a video once, it was amazing and hilarious.
It’s not just her voice. As soon as she starts singing, she owns the stage.
Amanda Holden, the female judge, is a professional singer and actress herself which is why Susan was so proud and stunned by her praise. Susan Boyle herself has gone onto great stardom with several albums, a performance before the Queen and she is now worth millions. From all reports, she has always been a sweet unassuming woman and remains that to this day. But she was already a legend in her hometown, everyone knew she could sing as she did but had never done so outside of there. She finished second in the competition but has become the most successful act they ever had and Simon Cowell said that she saved the show with her performances. She's a gift to all humanity.
Amanda Holden is not a singer. She became famous for being a contestant on blind date then married the host of family fortunes. She did progress to acting but her real success was befriending Simon cowell and getting on Britain’s got talent
@@juliesomerville79 In 2019, Holden signed a recording contract with Virgin EMI Records. In 2020 she released her debut studio album, Songs from My Heart, through Universal Music. It reached number four on the UK Albums Chart.
@@beaux2585 yeah that was long after Susan went on Britain’s got talent. It’s many years ago now. Amanda has achieved a lot from where she started. I’m sure she did that album tied in to a tv show.
Amanda Holden is a singer!, three years before she became a judge on Britain got talent she was nominated for an award for her stage performance, which included singing. I suggest you check out her performance, available on UA-cam. You’re welcome.
My favorite judge reaction here is from Amanda as she crooks her finger when Susan sings the word "shame". Because as a professional singer, Amanda knows this song. It's a very famous song from a very famous musical. And she knows that word, starting on a low note than rolling into a high note, is the toughest part of the song. When she crooks her finger at that moment, she's anticipating Susan will crush it, and when Susan does, Amanda gives her a standing ovation.
Susan Boyle has gone on to have that music career that she wanted. She's done a complete make over, has several albums and is now a multimillionaire. Her debut studio album, I Dreamed a Dream, was released in November 2009; it became the UK's best-selling debut album of all time. She's put out many albums since then and has quite the following.
Look how beautiful she becomes when she sings- the soul shines through!!!!!!❤
Why do we equate looks with talent???
Simon was smiling because he saw dollar signs in his head. Simon and Susan went on to produce several albums and Susn is now a multi-millionaire and has remained the same humble person she has always been.
Haha yes! I always thought the same. He knows right away there's a few quid to be made. Then later, he's got his head in his hands, looking shocked, and the smile spreads sllowly back. I reckon that's the moment when he realised, not just a few quid, it's going to be f@!k loads!
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Can you believe her debut album sold over 8 million copies? What an incredible voice!
This was definitely one of the biggest goosebump-inducing moments on the show. 🥰
I have tears on my face right now for Susan Boyle just as I did the night this performance originally aired. Her voice is absolutely stunning! She walked off the stage that night and into the arms of greatness! Great reaction, and please don't forget her in your future videos!
Amazing!
Everyone thought this one was a joke, especially Simon. And then she started to sing. One of the biggest surprises since Britain's Got Talent started. Since this start, she has come a long way to realize her dream. She is a very popular singer now.
Yes the look on Simon's face was priceless
It is one of the most iconic tv show peformances ever, she went on fame and fortune, but still kept her little home, makes me so emotional every time I see it
I seen this live when it first hit the tv, and it makes me proud to be Scottish, knowing she only lived 7 miles from me, she was amazing and have seen this over 500 times but still brings tears to my eyes.
Me too.
"Jonathan and Charlotte" on BGT - Jonathan Antoine was 17, at the time, with a voice like Pavarotti.
This lady broke more records that any other artist (even outselling most 25 mil by 2021), even topped one of Michael Jackson's records. She sang for nearly every royal family and world leader. She is amazing, still have tears every time I listen to this
Susan is now a multi-millionaire!!! Just an amazing singer, & so proud of her, well done Susan, you are BRILLIANT!!
Pope's as well
“I’ve always said that before BGT, I was like an outsider looking in,” says Susan softly. “Life was quiet, I looked after my mother until she died. Money was exceptionally tight, I used to fret as to how I was going to pay for gas and electric. I lived hand to mouth. I was happy and I had wonderful friends and family but I just knew that there was something missing in my life.
“I promised my mother I would make something of my life before she died. My inspiration for going on the show was to try and change my life for the better and also meet Piers Morgan,” she continues. Susan Boyle is still an active recording artist signed to Simon Cowell's label Syco Entertainment. She has released eight albums in 11 years and continues to perform, tour and appear on popular TV shows around the world.
Watching this, it still gives me goosebumps and makes me cry all these years later. Her voice is so so beautiful.
This is what they mean by having a, "Susan Boyle Moment". I cry and get goose bumps every time I watch this clip. It reminds me of a scene from an old 40's movie. Back stage before she performs her manager says, "Kid, you are going out there a nobody, but coming back a star." I love Susan Boyle. I just wish they had the golden buzzer back then."
Susan still performs. Lives in the same little house that she has lived in all her life. When not working on her music, she helps out at the village shop.
She is an example of honesty and integrity. Her humility and down to earth way is her nature. She practises her faith.
I have no doubt, when God surveys the earth and He spots Susan, He smiles.
Lovely comment.
@@janetlawson4482 Thank you. I hold her in high regard. An example to me anyway. No mater what excrement thrown at her, she never became bitter or unkind. She was hurt and wounded emotionally but never retaliated.
I'd like to thank the ladies in the USA, who arrange a meet up with Susan, just for a chat when she visits your country. I saw that on video one time. I could see that Susan was very at ease and comfortable with you. I know it would mean so much to her.
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@@annacrowley7426 I think that holding her in high regard is a very positive thing, I am a fan of Dimash, he remains humble and admits without fans he wouldn’t be where he is now. I am one of those fans who looks at him and I am proud of his morals and values and how he carries himself. To have just turned 30, he is wise beyond his years. If you are not familiar with Dimash, you may want to listen, he is multi genre, an Ambassador of Peace, and is smart enough to realize that he is setting an example for young artists, and young people in general.
I'm pretty sure she moved to a big home. Saw something very fancy in a documentary about her some years ago and it looked very different from that village house. Update, no found out it was Paul Potts that moved into this massive villa. Soot was him looking out on the scenery. Was sure it was Susan. But yeah, she just bought that council house so she can stay put.
I love that she put them all in their place with 2 notes of the song. Amanda was gracious enough to admit they were wrong to pre-judge. They were all stunned by her.
IMO "Les Misérables" is the best musical score ever written. Every song is just amazing and Susan sure did it justice.
I have watched this many times and it still gets me chocked up and emotional everytime. Such an awesome and powerful voice.
When the performer has more talent than literally everybody in the building.
she achieved her dream of becoming a professional singer my nan was a big fan and we took my nan to see Susan Boyle live which she loved we sadly lost my nan last month and at her funeral last week we play Susan Boyle on entrance and exit of the funeral service. I remember watching this live and like everyone else I was expecting her to be terrible I was so wrong and so happy for her
Susan had many struggles in life, many ups and downs. An amazing voice.
I would say this was the single greatest moment in this talent competition - in any country.
She's gone on to sing for Presidents, Kings and Queens, gained an international audience
Susan’s 61 today and her net worth is around 40 million US dollars. World tours and best-selling albums and a frugal lifestyle made her rich. As the youngest of nine kids she stayed home and cared for her parents until their deaths, her Dad was a WWII vet and a miner, her mother was a stenographer who had Susan at age 45. Her mother had nursed her talent and encouraged her to enter this competition before she died. This was Susan’s first performance after her Mom’s death.
It's always wonderful when you get to see one of life's underdogs get their time in the sun! You go girl!
I have always listened to all kinds of music, she is amazing
Susan Boyle is our Scottish Elaine page and thank you for sharing.❤️ It.
She is a big star all around the world...
When this aired it was an internet wildfire! Look up her she hit so fast no one had ever seen it before. Wild Horses was written for her!
One of the most respectable things about Susan is that when she became the global superstar she remains, she never became a pompous, strutting, arrogant entitled diva. If anything, she became even more humble, more sweet, and displays an attitude of gratitude to her fans. She is grounded, real, and such a sweet woman. That makes me love her even more!!!! One doesn't have to become obnoxious, vulgar, and contentious as too many entertainers are, to be a legend. Susan proves that decency, kindness, gratefulness, and meekness can bring a person quite far in life. She is the better example to point young girls to than the trashy acting stars in America!
For me, this was the most unexpected and uplifting Got Talent (any show) ever.
God didnt give her beauty because that fades he gave her the voice of an angle because that is forever
Susan became a Mega Star. Deservedly so.
The song "I Dreamed a Dream" is from "Les Miserables" - my all time favorite musical. It is set in the time leading up to and during the French Revolution. It is sung by the character Fontaine who is a single mother because she was used by a man who she thought loved her but he left when she got pregnant. She tries to do her best for her daughter but through a series of events is reduced to becoming a prostitute in order to pay for her child. So she sings about "I dreamed a dream in times gone by, When hope was high and life worth living" and ends with "I had a dream my life would be, So different from this hell I'm living...Now life has killed the dream, I dreamed". She is a very tragic character.
Incredibly sad song.
I saw Les Mis for the first time in person last year and it was life-changing, it was such an amazing experience. I've had season tickets to the theater for a couple years now, and that show was the one that blew me away the most.
Susan Boyle has lived nextdoor to me for 14, years in bathgate 👌👌🤣 love her
she didnt win, finished 2nd. BUT, no one can tell you the names of the winners but EVERYONE can name Susan Boyle. she has recorded a few cd's and made millions of dollars. check out some more of her videos. WILD HORSES. CRY ME A RIVER.. WHO I WAS BORN TO BE... UP TO THE MOUNTAIN ... all so beautifully sung !!!
In all fairness the group that did win - a dance group called Diversity - are EXTREMELY famous in the UK and still play sell out arena tours all around the country. But that’s not to take anything away from the global success Susan Boyle achieved.
The names of the winners are diversity dancers
A lot of times it seems that 2nd place becomes more famous than the winner in all these singing shows.
The following day. She was a world wide success. ❤❤
It still infuriates me sooo much when Pierce says everyone was laughing at her 😠, she showed them 🥳🥰
I love her. So humble. Watch her on AGT singing Wild Horses. Stunning. She’s got Aspergers, but is worth 40 million
I've watched this many times . I'm just so happy for her.
She's a perfect example of never judge a book by its cover.
I never get tired of watching the jaws drop and eyebrows go up.
14 years later she is still going altho she had a minor stroke last year she worked very hard and was hust on BGT singing yet again.....Love her
Great reaction, wild horses is another amazing performance from her
She made millions and lived happily ever after the end.
She later went and sang for the Queen of England
This extraordinary lady went on to record many albums, sell millions of records, made a ton of money and has performed all over the world. She has performed for the Pope and the Queen of England, just to name a few of the notables who have been in her audiences. I would say she has gone on to great success. Oh, and by the way, she got an opportunity to do a duet with her idol Elaine Page, who is one of England’s most honored stage performers. She is extremely talented and Susan held her own wit Elaine. The video on Utube and well worth checking out.
One of my favorite BGT 1st auditions ever! Another favorite is the 1st audition of Charlotte and Jonathan. A real must watch. And also have a look at the 1st audition of Amira Willighagen from Holand's Got Talent.
She's the greatest 'don't make a snap judgement story' ever because the judges and everyone in the audience were so sure she was going to be a bust. But damn! She schooled them all. I love it and love her.
From the moment I saw her walk on stage, I knew she would be something special.
Susan Boyle became so famous all around the world after that, that now she is a millionaire.
It was nothing short of amazing and went on to become a worldwide star.
On a smaller scale I witnessed a similar incident. There were 2 comedians and as part of the act they invited to audience members, a male and a female, onto the stage ( picked by a restaurant employee ). The comedians sang a song and gave instructions to their guests to sing when they pointed to them. The male sang and they had jokes for how bad he was. The woman had to sing "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral Too-ra-loo-ra-li". They were unawares that she was the head singer in her church choir her perfect performance they couldn't stopped their jokes.
This song is from in my opinion the best musical ever "Les Miserables " Sussn went on to become a global success, as mentioned already Susan had a fragile personality often having panic attacks, Susan found it difficult to cope with her new found fame, Susan has sold over 25 million records, her debut album "I Dreamed a Dream " sold over 10 million copies, and is still one of the best selling albums of the 21st century, Susan bought a new house but felt alone there,Susan moved back to her childhood home.
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I am sure others have mentioned that she achieved her singing goals. She has sold who knows how many albums and also sang with Elaine Paige on stage.
And then one day she sang a duet with Elaine Paige live on stage. The song "I Know Him So Well" and it was BRILLIANT!!
And with Peter Kay lol
It's still great to see Susan with her audition 💖. There is another surprising performance by a duo, Simon and the audience thought oh no what is this until they started singing. That duo is definitely worth watching/listening to, I saw they've already been mentioned in a reaction the teenagers Jonathan and Charlotte are amazing . Subscribed I am curious about your further journey to discover talents😁
Gr. from The Netherlands
Yes, that is a wonderful audition too! And the semi final is a must watch.
People recommend people to watch her because of her appearance watch their faces even the judges look at her with disdainxxxshanna
First time on your Chanel & I have now subscribed cause I like your style. Yes, Susan is fabulous & she made a name for herself rather later in life than most artists. Now guys, what would you say about a video that’s had in excess of 74 million views which stars a ten year old singing to an audience of 15,000 people who stood as one to give her a standing ovation? Well, her name is Amira Willighagen & she won Holland’s Got Talent at the age of nine, without having a single singing lesson. Her voice is powerful but Angelic. She is pitch perfect & has a vibrato that seasoned singers would envy. Whatever she sings, she does so effortlessly, so, how about a reaction as follows.
…. …. Amira Willighagen singing …. O Mio Babbino Caro with the world renown conductor/ musician Andre Rieu at the age of 10.
Hoping these comments inspire you to react to this modern day prodigy. Amira is 19 next month & she has many many uTube videos for reactors to choose from.
Cheers Graeme
I cry every time I hear this audition, still, YEARS later. I LOVE her attitude and HOPE.
It changed the entire show format after that season. Really.
... she said Les Miserables... a long long play sometimes set to musical theme, where this song came from.
Simon was smiling because he was seeing dollar/pound signs. He did end up signing her and making her over.
Her debut album, I Dreamed A Dream (2009), is one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, having sold over 10 million copies worldwide, and it was the best-selling album internationally in 2009.
She had mustiple4 albums chart and I think still signed to Simon, she's doing well
Susan Boyle was an overnight sensation visiting the States and Canada within days of this performance. She sang a song from the musical Le Miserable which has the fourth-highest theatre admissions worldwide. Cowell became a friend of Susan's and helped her with things.
If your looking for another singer who was unexpected, look at Maxweell Thorpe on BGT 2022 he really is very good.
Since then she's gone on to have huge success while remaining completely down to Earth. Well done Susan.
I love this video of Susan on BGT and I get a little emotional every time and see and hear this. What a simply stellar voice. You should check out the Finnish group 'Nightwish' with their Dutch singer, Floor Jansen at the Wacken Open Air Festival from 2013 as the headliner in front of over 82,000 people, doin their song "Ghost Love Score". It's called Symphonic Metal and believe me at almost 70 years old and raised up around Southern Rock, I'm NO metal head, but my kids got me listening to this about 4 or 5 years ago and I love this genre. When I thought about metal I always thought screaming , grunting, loud noisy guitars with an absence of melody anywhere to be found...this is not that at all. It's a combination of symphonic music and metal music with great story telling. Their singer studied vocal music for six years in Contemporary pop/rock music, Musical Theater music and Operatic music. Floor Jansen is the most versatile singer I believe I've ever heard. So give a listen to Nightwish, "Ghost Love Score" the official live video from Wacken 2013. Great job on the reaction with Susan.
Undoubtedly..the most famous performance, act that has ever been on Britains got talent. She became an international star and won universal praise around the world, indeed Hollywood made a film about her and the show.
Never judge a book by its cover. 🇬🇧 I still get goosebumps when I hear her.
I still get goosebumps from this video! She shocked everyone!
When she was walking away after she was done singing I bet she was thinking "I came, I saw, I conquered!" That she did. She showed 'em all! You go girl!!!
Boyle went on to great success as a recording artist. She also did many special appearances and once was on stage with her idol Elaine Page. There's a youtube video of that performance. Boyle also has a very fragile personality suffering from periodic nervous breakdowns. But Simon Cowell had great faith in her and after she recorded her first album with his company, he sent sent he sent her an advance check in anticipation of sales. The check was for 9 million pounds (about $11 million).
She has asbergers
Her "periodic nervous breakdowns" were finally diagnosed as 1st and foremost that Susan was on the autistic spectrum, and secondly I believe the diagnosis was bipolar. Once she was put on the proper medication, she no longer had any so-called nervous breakdowns. Unfortunately, she was like so many people that had never received the proper help. Just an FYI.
Simon Cowell became her manager and you would not recognise her after her makeover, she became famous in the UK and got to sing with her idol Elaine Paige. She now has many albums and made millions, but still lives in her little village. You have to listen to her sing WILD HORSES fantastic! The judges often say on the show they are waiting for a star that has that Susan Boyle moment.
After this audition, she took second place in season finals and she has been very successful since. Worth about 20 to 30 million now.
My sister was born with Asburgers Syndrome, and she, like Sunsan, experienced a tremendously challenging life. Susan's brilliant success was helped by a correct diagnosis and surrounding the lady with an understanding and supportive team.
Susan Boyle became a world Star..she has sold Millions of records..and remains the same down to earth woman ❤
Even after all these years having seen it on the night it aired there are still points in the performance where I have to stifle my emotions.
Le miserables. Said in French "le mizerab." We From A Victor Hugo's 1862 novel about France before and during the French Revolution. translates to "the miserable ones".
Great reaction. Susan Boles is a fantastic performer. You should do a deep dive into her story. She's led an amazing life.
When I see this Susan Boyle audition, it also reminds me of the Paul Potts audition from 2007 singing Nessa Dorma. Both of them were amazing singers and an unexpected surprise when they performed.
I can remember that nite.in my head l had come to the same conclusion as the judges .
I stood in my own lounge and apoliged to her ...
Good lesson learnt by us all.
Last line says it all ... My life has killed a dream I dreamed!
This is I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables. There are very few spoken words in the whole thing. You should definitely watch any version of it whether it is the 2012 movie version with Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and Russell Crowe or many others or even the concert versions. They are all good. Anne won an Academy Award for her performance of this song. Susan Boyle does it very well!
I must've watched the original BGT video a hundred times, but hearing the misinterpreted "Wizard of Oz" reference gave it a whole new twist for me! My favorite movie version of Les Misérables is the 1998 one with Liam Neeson and Uma Thurman.
@@islandseeker1260 i have seen that on different movie platforms. I need to watch it.
Hey, I think you had a typo in there. I believe it’s spelled “Huge Ackman”
I believe following her audition here, Cameron McCintosh, the producer of Les Mis commented that he loved her performance and that I Dreamed a Dream was simply put the story of her life.
Yes I agree with you Chad
Amé este momento ese día !! La subestimaron...pero, les tapó la boca al jurado !! Grán artista, que pudo cumplir su sueño...aunque triste final ...quedan sus canciones !!
Suzan Boyle made it big after this audition. She came second at the end of the show and was signed by Simon Cowell. Since then she released 8 albums I'm told. Wooww!
Two other fabulous acapella groups: VoicePlay and Home Free. Each of the 3 great groups have their own distinct style and sound. All wonderful.
After years of taking care of her mother until she passed this totally changed Susan's life. Some of it wasn't so good because the instant fame was hard on her mental health. However, she achieved her dream abd is now worth millions.
This is the first time I've heard Susan Boyle sing and OMG, she's amazing. I've got goosebumps from listening to her voice 😍 love from Amanda in Australia ❤️
You should listen to her performance of Wild Horses.
I was going to say the same, love that one.
Susan Boyle is the end of the line of this Talent show really. The ultimate goal of this kind of show is to find your Susan. Mission accomplished. It tick all the boxes
I love the fact she actually got to do a duet with Elaine Page, so few people get to achieve their dream so it’s always nice to see it happen
It’s amazing now her net worth she’s worth 45 million and is still grounded as a person who gives to a lot of charities.
We all have dreams. It takes dedication to make them true. Go ahead and make your dream come true. The ball is in your court.
She eventually was on stage sharing with Elaine Page a song performance for the Royal family in LONDON UK
And she went on to have the #1 album in the country.