Singer Stuns Cowell on Britain's Got Talent with "I Dreamed A Dream"

Susan Boyle, Contestant No. 432, a plain, and somewhat "frumpy"middle-aged woman from Scotland with bushy eyebrows and an out of date dress and hairdo, stunned Simon Cowell and the other judges on Britain's popular "Britain's Got Talent" television show when she sang "I Dreamed A Dream" from the musical Les Miserables.

There was snickering and rolling eyes in the audience as well as at the judges table when Susan said she would like to one day be as big as well known singer Elaine Page. But, the looks of disdain would soon turn to cheers once Susan began to sing.

Susan, a 47 year old single, never married and never been kissed woman from a small village in Scotland, who was often teased by children for her looks and for living alone with her cat "Pebbles" stunned them all with her powerful and clear rendition of the popular musical theatre ballad.

Susan said she had always wanted to perform for a large audience, and boy did she get her chance. " I’m going to make that audience rock,” she said.

With her "dream" of one day becoming a professional singer, Susan certainly chose the appropriate song to let them know she meant business. Within the first three notes, the looks on the faces of the spectators really screwed up in disbelief. Simon Cowell's eyebrows shot up as he looked at the other two judges in amazement who stared on with their mouths agape in astonishment.

Piers Morgan, one of the other judges said, “That was the biggest surprise I’ve had in three years on the show.” His vote, he said, was “the biggest yes I have ever given anybody.”

Cowell completed the judging with the third resounding yes. “Susan Boyle, you can go back to the village with your head held high,” he said. “It’s three yeses.”

Within days, the video of her performance was a YouTube sensation. More than 5 million people have watched her amazing performance and Cowell has already set up a record deal for her on his own label. Susan is definitely a testament to "Dreaming a Dream". Bravo, Susan! You're an inspiration to us all! Watch her brilliant performance here.

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