In 2012, Britain’s Got Talent’s Susan Boyle stunned audiences with an unforgettable performance. She took the stage on “The View” and sang one of ABBA’s classic “The Winner Takes It All”. She performanced this song as a part of the promotion for her fourth album, Standing Ovation – Greatest Songs From the Stage.
During the performance, the emotional lyrics came to life by Boyle’s angelic voice. Her voice was so melodious that it blended seamlessly with the pianio and the chorus . The performance was so angelic that it left the listeners with chills and shivers shooting down their spines. It was the kind of perfromance that would have you tearing up and holding your breath right up until the very end. Don’t just take our word for it, though; watch the cover below.
Susan Boyle “The Winner Takes It All” UK Lottery Show 2012 HD
As for “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA, it is a track from the band’s iconic 1980 album Super Trouper. It told the story of a difficult break-up, was a hit, and was ranked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also featured in the musical Mamma Mia!
In 2021, Rolling Stone ranked it as the eighth-best ABBA song, calling it “the break-up ballad to end all break-up ballads.” They also noted, “There’s an ABBA song to go with every emotional crisis.”
This performance showed how talented Boyle is as a musician and made her even more loved by people who enjoy music. This performance also goes on to prove ABBA’s song is a classic that people still love to this day. It’s a testament to the fact that some music never loses its power to touch and inspire people.