“I DREAMED A DREAM” Susan Boyle (Sony) ****
Placing 2nd in “Britain’s Got Talent” hasn’t hurt Susan Boyle’s career. Since its release November 24th, this album has topped the charts in Canada, the US, and the UK.
Like you, I was moved nearly to tears by Boyle’s You Tube clip. The easy description of her as a singer is Barbra Streisand meets Jewel, but let’s call her a classic crooner. These twelve songs were carefully to showcase Susan’s considerable gift, and some of these are inspired choices. Her languid version of The Stones’ “Wild Horses” is breathtaking, and the gospel numbers do what they should do- inspire. The graceful torch ballad vibe here isn’t suitable for heavy lifting but it soothes the soul. PS- Boyle may be tapped for the next James Bond theme song.
KEY CUTS: “I Dreamed A Dream”, “The End Of The World”, “Wild Horses”, “Amazing Grace”