By Tom Eames 'I Dreamed a Dream' is one of the standout songs from Les Miserables, that has since been performed by many artists including Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent. The powerful and moving power ballad has taken on various meanings over the years, and here is the fascinating story behind its creation and legacy. On April 11, 2009, on the British television show Britain's Got Talent 2009, contestant Susan Boyle sang "I Dreamed A Dream" from the musical Les Misérables. The song was later recorded and included on her debut album, which was also called 'I Dreamed A Dream'. RIFF-it good. Les Miserables Les Miserables (Act 1) I Dreamed A Dream [Fantine is left alone, unemployed and destitute.] Fantine There was a time when men were kind When their voices were soft And their words inviting There was a time when love was blind And the world was a song And the song was exciting There was a time Then it all went wrong Listen while you read! (*Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil, Herbert Kretzmer) [** Patti LuPone, from Les Misérables:] I dreamed a dream in time gone by. When hope was high and life worth living. I dreamed that love would never die. I dreamed that God would be forgiving. Then I was young and unafraid. Les Miserables. I Dreamed a Dream Lyrics by Susan Boyle from the Now That's What I Call the Modern Songbook album- including song video, artist biography, translations and more: I dreamed a dream in time gone by When hope was high and life worth living I dreamed that love would never die I prayed…. London. Susan Boyle and Lucie Jones, © ITV. The company of Les Misérables took to the stage at Britain's Got Talent with a special performance - featuring Susan Boyle! The show, which continues its run in the West End at the Sondheim Theatre, is led by a cast including Josh Piterman ( The Phantom of the Opera) as Jean Valjean, Stewart Song & Lyrics Facts. The song "I Dreamed a Dream" was released in 2009 by Susan Boyle, from her debut album I Dreamed a Dream. The song is based on the musical Les Misérables, and the lyrics were written by Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer with music composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg. ESO12V.

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