Susan Boyle - I Dreamed a Dream Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'I Dreamed a Dream'?

   'I Dreamed a Dream' has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg with orchestrations by John Cameron. The English lyrics were written by Herbert Kretzmer, based on the original French libretto by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel from the 1980 French production of the musical Les Misérables.

2. When did Susan Boyle perform 'I Dreamed a Dream' on Britain's Got Talent?

   Susan Boyle performed 'I Dreamed a Dream' during the first round of the third series of Britain's Got Talent on April 11, 2009.

3. What was the public's initial reaction to Susan Boyle's audition performance of 'I Dreamed a Dream'?

   The initial public reaction was skeptical and dismissive. The audience laughed when Boyle stated her aspiration to become a professional singer. However, her powerful performance quickly changed their perception and led to a standing ovation, garnering over 66 million views on YouTube within a week.

4. How did Susan Boyle's performance of 'I Dreamed a Dream' impact her career?

   Boyle's performance of 'I Dreamed a Dream' on Britain's Got Talent catapulted her to global fame, leading to a recording contract and the successful release of her debut album 'I Dreamed a Dream'. The album became the best-selling album of 2009 in the UK and the second best in the US.

5. What awards did Susan Boyle's rendition of 'I Dreamed a Dream' achieve or get nominated for?

   Susan Boyle's album 'I Dreamed a Dream' was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, and although it didn't win, the album broke several records, including the fastest-selling debut album by a female artist in the UK and highest pre-order sales on Amazon.

6. What inspired Susan Boyle to audition for Britain's Got Talent?

   Susan Boyle was encouraged by her late mother to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. It was after her mother's death in 2007 that Boyle decided to honor her mother by auditioning for Britain's Got Talent.