Back in 09, Susan Boyle shocked the judges and audience on “Britian’s Got Talent” with her angelic voice, which earned her the spot in Semi-Finals. During the show, she delivered an amazing performance that was nothing short of magical. Susan chose “Memory” from the Broadway musical “Cats”—a song known for its emotional depth and demanding vocals. The song itself is hard to deliver but Susan not only took on the challenge but she went one step ahead and uniquely made it her own, turning it into an unforgettable moment that left the entire audience—and the rest of the world—absolutely stunned. Check out her performance below.
Susan Boyle Audition HD – FULL
As soon as Susan walked on stage, she looked confident and ready to impress. She began singing, and it was like magic. The beautiful strings in the background and how smooth Janes’s voice was that it seemed like she was telling the story. You could tell she was into the music as she sang. Each note had its kind of emotions. Susan was amazing with her voice, especially when she hit the high notes, and the soft tones afterward seemed impressive.
Susan Boyle -Memory
The way she was in total control of her voice was dope. When they changed the key of the song and hit the big moment, the audience went nuts, and it was evident between the chills that this was the spot. She finished it off with a stellar operatic high note, and people realized how talented she was; the audience was shouting so much that they knew that this act will forever remain sacred to them.
Betty Buckley – Memory (1983 Tony Awards)
The song “Memory” was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber for the 1981 Broadway musical Cats. In the show, it’s sung by Grizabella, an older cat who has been alone and forgotten by the others. The song is about her reflecting on her past, feeling sad and longing for a second chance. It’s one of the most famous songs from the show, and it’s been covered by many artists over the years, like Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis, and Nicole Scherzinger.
But after Susan Boyle’s version, it’s hard to imagine anyone else singing it quite like she did. When she took the stage that night, it wasn’t just a performance—it was an unforgettable moment. Susan Boyle’s version of “Memory” became one of those rare performances that people still talk about today.