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I Dreamed A Dream
I Dreamed A Dream publisher: Sony Music Entertainment, published: 2009-11-23 ASIN: B0026P3G12 EAN: 0886975982929 sales rank: 120 price: $6.74 (new), $0.01 (used) Inspirational and breathtaking, "I Dreamed a Dream" is the highly anticipated album from a global phenomenon whose dream has become reality.She captured the hearts of millions and became a worldwide YouTube phenomenon with over 300 million hits. An inspiration for those who have a dream, the talented Susan Boyle presents her stunning debut album. Susan surprised the world with her powerful, heart stopping voice when she walked onto the Britain's Got Talent stage. Now with a beautiful and diverse album she will, once again, defy preconceptions. I Dreamed a Dream, the album, crafted by world acclaimed producer Steve Mac, demonstrates Susan Boyle's extensive musical ability. Featuring her signature songs, `I Dreamed a Dream' & `Cry me a River' the album also includes a haunting rendition of Rolling Stones "Wild Horses", Madonna's `You'll See, The Monkees `Daydream Believer' and "Who I Was Born To Be" an original recording written specially for Susan. Susan enthused; "It was my greatest ambition to release an album and I have finally achieved it. This amazing journey has helped me find my own identity and fulfill my wish. There is happiness ...
The Gift
The Gift| publisher: Columbia ASIN: B003GAMPWM EAN: 0886977207723 sales rank: 293 price: $2.99 (new), $0.96 (used) She catapulted to international stardom overnight with 500 million YouTube hits, smashed music records around the world with her triumphant debut album and now Susan Boyle returns with her eagerly awaited second album, The Gift. The Gift, sees Susan Boyle and world acclaimed producer Steve Mac reunited to present a breathtaking seasonal album. Featuring yule time favourites ‘The First Noel’ and ‘O Holy Night’, Susan also fearlessly takes on iconic pop songs including ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ and ‘Perfect Day’ giving them a new identity. Also making her musical debut on The Gift is American medic and winner of the International Susan Search, Amber Stassi. Amber & Susan perform a stunning and inimitable rendition of ‘Do you Hear What I Hear’. Now with a beautiful seasonal album she will, once again, defy critics and preconceptions. Susan explained; "When making this album, I really wanted the songs to touch hearts. Music has always been a companion to me, particularly on special occasions. I wanted there to be a mix of songs that would flow with all our moods this holiday season. As much as the season is a time for reflection, it is also a ...
The Woman I Was Born to Be: My Story
The Woman I Was Born to Be: My Story by: Susan Boyle publisher: Atria, published: 2010-10-12 ASIN: 1451609256 EAN: 9781451609257 sales rank: 60090 price: $6.50 (new), $5.85 (used) In April 2009, a modest middle-aged woman from a village in Scotland was catapulted to global fame when the YouTube video of her audition for Britain’s Got Talent touched the hearts of millions all over the world. From singing karaoke in local pubs to a live performance with an eighty-piece orchestra in Japan’s legendary Budokan Arena and a record-breaking debut album, Susan Boyle has become an international superstar. This astonishing transformation has not always been easy for her, faced with all the trappings of celebrity, but in the whirlwind of attention and expectation, she has always found calm and clarity in music. Susan was born to sing. Now, for the first time, she tells the story of her life and the challenges she has struggled to overcome with faith, fortitude, and an unfailing sense of humor.
Everything you need to know about Susan Boyle
The Susan Boyle Handbook - Everything you need to know about Susan Boyle publisher: Tebbo, published: 2010-11-15 ASIN: 1742447449 EAN: 9781742447445 sales rank: 4209364 price: $19.95 (new), $41.95 (used) Susan Magdalane Boyle (born 1 April 1961)is a Scottish singer who came to international public attention when she appeared as a contestant on reality TV programme Britain's Got Talent on 11 April 2009, singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables. Her first album was released in November 2009 and debuted as the number one best-selling CD on charts around the globe.Global interest in Boyle was triggered by the contrast between her powerful voice and her plain appearance on stage. The juxtaposition of the audience's first impression of her, with the standing ovation she received during and after her performance, led to an international media and internet response. Within nine days of the audition, videos of Boyle-from the show, various interviews and her 1999 rendition of "Cry Me a River" - had been watched over 100 million times. Her audition video has been viewed on the internet several hundred million times. Despite the sustained media interest she later finished in second place in the final of the show behind dance troupe Diversity. Boyle's first album, I Dreamed a ...
Living the Dream
Susan Boyle: Living the Dream by: John McShane publisher: John Blake, published: 2010-07-09 ASIN: 1844549623 EAN: 9781844549627 sales rank: 492463 price: $0.02 (new), $0.01 (used) The story behind the woman who went from obscurity to worldwide fame within a few days—a near-instant superstar Susan Boyle struggled at school and spent many years dreaming of being noticed at local talent shows; this book explains how the death of her mother and the strength of her faith finally gave Susan the courage to apply for Britain's Got Talent in 2009. The rest, as they say, is history. Her rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables captivated not only the British audience but audiences across the globe. Millions of fans logged in on YouTube and Twitter making Susan an overnight success. Susan's debut album sold 701,000 copies in the United States its first week, the best opening week for a debut artist in more than a decade. "I Dreamed a Dream" also outsold the rest of the top five albums combined. In only a week, it sold more than two million copies worldwide. Here is the inside story of Susan's rise to fame, and the effect it's had on her life.
Dreams Can come True
Susan Boyle: Dreams Can come True by: Alice Montgomery publisher: Overlook Hardcover, published: 2010-02-09 ASIN: 1590204212 EAN: 9781590204214 sales rank: 305090 price: $2.63 (new), $0.03 (used) On Britains Got Talent on April 11, 2009, 48-year-old spinster Susan Magdalane Boyle stepped out onto the stage to jeers and sniggers. As she announced she was going to sing "I Dreamed a Dream", the judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan didn't bother to hide their amusement. One minute later they, and very soon the world, were giving Susan Boyle a standing ovation. She had the voice of an angel and her story was to become a modern day fairytale, a dream come true. In hours the news of Susan's extraordinary, heartbreaking performance had spread around the globe. She was an instant international star. And today she holds the record for the fastest selling female debut album of all time. In this, the first book to explore Susan's amazing rags to riches story, we follow her from her humble West Lothian background to topping the charts and performing for millions worldwide on TV. Whether it was bullying or nearly not entering Britains Got Talent because "it was a young person's game", when faced with the toughest challenges, Susan never gave up. ...
From Pain To Fame
Susan Boyle - From Pain To Fame publisher: Intrinem Films ASIN: B0032EZBPU EAN: 0827191000202 sales rank: 60704 price: $8.51 (new), $8.52 (used) Susan's story is one of pain and triumph. She went from a child with learning disabilities, to an adult with relentless passion. At the age of 47, she shocked the world with her beautiful voice, and became a constant on the widely televised Britain's Got Talent. She exceeded everyone's expectations and went on to sell almost 4 million copies of her debut album "I Dreamed a Dream." This is the story of how a shy loner from Blackburn, Scotland went from "Pain To Fame."
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