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May 30th, 2009 at 1:36 am

Susan Boyle Final Performance Video 5-30-09 (BGT 2009 Final)

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Watch the Susan Boyle final performance video from the Britain’s Got Talent Final here. The singer’s highly anticipated final performance on BGT is on May 30, 2009. The Scottish singer now known throughout the world from her memorable Britain’s Got Talent ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ audition performed in the semi-final where here performance of Memory from the musical Cats earned her a place in the Britain’s Got Talent 2009 final.

The video has now been added. The singer chose to sing I Dreamed a Dream again in the final. Susan Boyle did not win Britain’s Got Talent; she was the second place finalist, with dance troupe Diversity winner, and third place, saxophonist, Julian Smith. Find out more here: Britain’s Got Talent 2009 Winner (Video, Photos)

The world knows the name and life story of the 47-year-old singer from Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland. Her original performance has been viewed by tens of millions on YouTube, and is widely considered to be one of the most viewed viral video hits of all time. The video of the Susan Boyle semi-final performance also went viral. (See: Susan Boyle 90% As Viral As Last Time)

The story is all but an indelible part of pop culture of the unknown singer, prejudged because of her appearance, mesmerizing a cynical audience and skeptical panel of judges, Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden. The original Susan Boyle viral video can be seen here: Susan Boyle Video (Britain’s Got Talent))

The singer had a turbulent week which brought tabloid headlines speaking of a Susan Boyle meltdown but she persevered and issued a statement of her resolve to perform in the Britain’s Got Talent final. (See: Susan Boyle moved to ’safe house‘ )

In a recent interview, the singer credits her mother for her inspiration and perseverance.

“I believe in heaven and that my mother is watching…My mother used to sing around the house a lot, especially when she was working. So it’s a habit I sort of picked up from her,” she said.

“I was a kind of slow learner, so singing was a good way of hiding behind that, and boosting my confidence.”

Source: Susan Boyle credits mother for Britain’s Got Talent success

To see Susan Boyle pictures from her semi-final performance and photos of other semi-finalists, see: The dream goes on for Susan Boyle: Singer thrills as she joins Diversity in Britain’s Got Talent final

Photo source: Susan Boyle faces up to her future stardom in old promotional picture

Susan Boyle Final Performance – Susan Boyle Britain’s Got Talent Final Video below

Susan Boyle Britain’s Got Talent Semi-Final Video May 30, 2009 below. Posted below. The singer chose to sing I Dream a Dream again.

YouTube Link (Susan Boyle Final Video I Dreamed a Dream)

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