Jacquelyn Piro Donovan I Dreamed A Dream CBS The Early Show

[peterobs]

Power shot Fantine! Bang! Awesome.

[rlee1976]

This is the original Broadway production at the end of its run, which Henshall had nothing to do with.

If you know anything about the people cast in the Broadway production, you'd know that Jaquelyn actually sounds a lot like Randy Graff, who originated the role in the Bway production in 1987.

I saw Piro do Cosette a number of times in 1991 and 1992 and she was OUT OF THIS WORLD FANTASTIC! Can't believe her belt is so strong!

Another knockout in the role was Christy Baron, ran from 91 to 92

[blueberryicedtea]

I feel like she puts longer emphasis in weird places. But maybe I'm just too used to Ruthie's version.

[0311RFLMN]

very elegant.very nicely done jackie.thanks.

[suki3275]

she played maria in the sound of music at my local theater. she was fantastic! :)

[catzybu]

I think she is vary good, but she talks to much, and well she is just not as good as ruthie, but really who is? but I do thin she was vary good!

[charlie90027]

Ruthie is better.

[dillydee]

I think she sounds great. Better than either LuPone or Graff. She doesn't strain as much as LuPone (and you can understand her) and she's more emotional than Graff was. I've never heard Ruthie Henshall sing it - can't compare to her.

[dantay2405]

She is an amazing singer, I'm sure. But she's not Fantine. Just too...powerful. Fantine is light, delicate and sweet.

[Platinum400]

@dantay2405 Too powerful? Patti Lupone was the first Fantine so how could you see that character as light?

[DivaBehavior]

WHOA that is a powerful voice. I don't think it fits Fantine that well, because Jacquelyn's voice is so rich and mature.

[mamone92]

I saw her in Pittsburgh and she was amazing and did a beautiful job! One of the best Fantine's ever!

[ricmarc]

i am uncertain as to my opinion of this version. it almost seems to me to be an amalgamation of several others interpretations of the song added together.. it i like a little ruthie, a little randy and a little patti.

[raddwest]

Laughable compared to Ruthie...hell even that awful susan boyle is better than this gal.

[Pinoyeye0563]

she just sounds like Patti LuPone

[planesx12]

Without a doubt a very good singer but not quite up to Ruthie. To much mouthing and I didn't like the tempo.

[AegisNova]

Too much mouthing??? (That is "too" and not "to") Good singers are taught to very properly enunciate the words they sing.

[planesx12]

YEs I am sure they are but not to the point of looking unnatural or fake.

[ZerooOne01]

i prefer ruthie

[aphrodita19]

She is beautiful in terms of singing and looks

Now I cannot deside now which one is better - she or Ruthi!  two so talented singers.

[leleco520]

the best singer of this song is judy kuhn and randy graff.......check it out (BRAZIL)

[dragocoure]

I get so tired of reading comment on youtube from people who most probably can't carry a tune in a bucket-get over yourselves. Read this very carefully...Susan Boyle is an amateur. She never claimed to be a professional, nor did she claim to be Ruthie Henshaw. I tell you what she did do though, she sang a song on a contest that I had never heard before since I'm not able to see many shows onstage. I now know what I've missed. I love other versions as well, but only because I first heard Susan.

[bdmusik]

She is famous and getting paid to sing. That's pretty much what qualifies one as a professional singer. Her diva behavior towards the end of the contest shows that her attitude and mentality isn't professional though. I know there's pressure and it's tough, but other people do it and remain respectable. Many people have sung this song, and if you really want to hear shows/songs like this, buy cast recordings. They have the true, hardworking artists on them.

[dragocoure]

get over yourself-it doesn't surprise me that you missed the point entirely. My grandfather used to tell me the old line, "those who can, do. those who can't, criticize". I'd rather enjoy life than sit back and criticize others for trying, even if they fail as they try.

[webblewiswj]

she is amazing. Her vibrato is really controlled and adds excellent emotion to her voice. Why does she over pronouce the words?

[EndlessVoids]

I really did try to give this a chance, but man... =/

[MissLittleLady1993]

hmm... i like ruthie henshall's performance better.... sometimes it seems like she's screaming instead of singing =/

[jpsoms]

how many times have you been on broadway? hm... sad story of your life

[MissLittleLady1993]

oh... and u know the story of my life?? -.-' btw u shouldnt call other people's story of life "sad" just because they have another opinion....

[yamaman740]

Copy and paste if Susan Boyle brought you here

[pakholee]

Copy and paste if Susan Boyle brought you here

[AtLastOnTheGround]

It starts out a little rocky, but her belt on the higher notes is SO strong and rich! wow!

[norsemanpaul]

Ms. Piro's voice and delivery are ideally suited for a stage performance not necessarily a television talent show. The musical stage is of course where Ms. Piro performed this piece and I suspect she was brilliant. Wish I had seen her there.

[tubemama17]

.....please watch lea salonga's version.

[morgolvale]

Watch Ruthie Henshalls instead

[kjeblis]

Copy and paste if Susan Boyle brought you here!!

[tscat68]

RUTHIE HENSHALL BROUGHT ME HERE.

[morgolvale]

LOL..NO SH$#!! Susan who??!! This girl is no hack either.

[goldwing1320]

opy and paste if Susan Boyle brought you here!! Yes, I do

[Meweardesign]

If you like this, try Neil Diamond's version. Check out the change of lyrics.

Video link posted above.

[sizzerd]

damn ugly

[chrissi1900]

I like the original Dutch version best

[mrx79hotmailcom]

Copy and paste if Susan Boyle brought you here!!

[BeppeTitanium]

Copy and paste if Susan Boyle brought you here!!

[grantrocco]

This woman cannot hold a candle to Ruthie.

[Fadoodlebob365]

SUSAN BOYLE RULES!!!!!!

[oliverio67]

who the fuck is susan?

[slick2322]

Jacquelyn Piro

but i dont like her in this video :(

something wrong with her voice

[9NarutoKun9]

From My Honest Opinion Susan Boyle is way better. Hip Hip Horray !! way to go...

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[asoberprep]

Look up 10th anniversary of Les Miserables she sure doesn't suck there

[bbopdrop]

thats because 10th anniversary was performed by Ruthie :P

[Mustanghands]

This woman is fantastic!!! I love the voice, the emotion, the delivery

Susan's great too, but this woman should never be forgotten. I won't forget her. I'll come back for more and more,

Breathtaking performance

[mekkimesser91]

susans is much better i think! i don't know why ^^shes better

[BBEchloe08]

she crap Susan is much better!

[leoshanbob]

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[Marine424]

Pretty version, But SUSAN BOYLE's version is MUCH, MUCH, passionate. Okay, let's not lie, it's better............ Go SUSAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1kingofutube]

AGREED

[opydo25]

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[AmOraLxD]

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[tubelincoln]

Susan Boyle version is better

[vinareign]

I don't understand why there's a big fuzz with Susan Boyle. I mean yes she's good but why there's this person asking to copy and paste if Susan Boyle brought you here. Is this person trying to make Susan Boyle a God or somekind of Idol to worship or create a cult of some sorts out of Susan Boyle?

[dirkhaarlem]

At yerrj : Hire Susan and get rid of this broad

hahahahahahahahahahahaha lol

you''re so right lol

[yerrj]

Hire Susan and get rid of this broad

[beentheredonethatb4]

I think she's pretty awesome. I have to admit I prefer Ruthie's version the best out of everyone I have ever seen perform this song.

[Reed63297]

Susan doesn't own this song. Every woman who has ever sung it with passion and grace has a right to it. I think Jacquelyn Piro's version is incredible. Take into account that this is the EARLY show. She is probably singing it at 7:00am!!

I also am aware that Piro has alopecia, meaning she has lost all of her hair. If she had never appeared on Broadway and showed up on "America's Got Talent" fully bald, and sang "I Dreamed a Dream" the way she does here, she'd probably be just as big of a star.

[TopKPi]

Only Victor Hugo takes rights on this Song.

And the poetic substance of his texts can only be supported by the authentic scot's Susan, the only genuine Cosette i heard singing the real context.

All others made effects to be the poor lonesome singer.

Kloup, Jewel of brittany.

[whowhere80]

umm... its Fantine. Not Cosette. You just lost all validity.

[jmcevoybluesrgr8]

booooooooooooooooring

[alexxxiss08]

shes good but i think susan owns the song now

[Sentimientoillapu]

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[CapitaL73]

Susan version is better, i think she'll be one of the favorites to win the competition.

[timlin0607]

I like Susan Boyle's version better. This lady has a great voice too.

[sedabram]

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[winsome1235]

This is beautiful. You have to understand that this woman is not singing at her full range. She is singing the song according to the Director's interpretation. If she wanted to belt it out, I am sure she could. This is taking nothing from Susan Boyle who is magnificent, but this lady is great.

[daIzzyShow]

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[modty]

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[91EFC91]

i'd fuck her any day

[bellarook]

Susan bought me here, and many others that I have watched tonight. I do not think that any of them have caught the depth and soul of the song that Susan captured.

[TheCoryChannel]

thats exactly what im thinking, susan absolotely nailed it

[sezlez]

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[MerryKissYou]

Susan Boyle crushes you!!

[BoAbkal]

literally...

[sweetie637]

Susan Boyle brought me here from Los Angeles, California

[GPDolly]

Susan Boyle brought me here from Bento Gonçalves, RS, Brazil

[marmencal]

Susan Boyle brought me here from São Paulo, Brazil !

[bunsie2]

Sorry, I haven't found anyone who sings it better than Susan Boyle! She nailed it! I would hate to try to follow her singing it anywhere!!

[Trivok]

Susan Boyle brought me here from Manila, Philippines. This is a pretty good version, also. Simple, just enough emotion without going off too much. But I liked Susan's version just a little bit better. :D

[Jokester848]

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[ahndeux]

Sounds like shes yelling half the time. It portrays anger more, but she needs to mellow out a bit. It should be a mix of anger and sadness. Shes missing the sadness part.

[BlueBaron3x7]

Jacquelyn Piro Donovan sings this better than Patti Lupone but Susan sings it better.

As for can Susan do it night after night, she as been singing since she was 12, don't underestimate her again, she already as proved the world wrong once, don't make the same mistake twice.

I'm sure Susan will give it her best shot, thats for sure.

[vidsee]

Jacquelyn, Ruthie, Lea etc did this song night after night and acted the part too. Good luck to Susan, but she will need training to fulfil her dream of being a professional, to do performance after performance. I hope she makes it.

[thenextmezzosoprano]

Susan's the best! I cannot move on!

[satgujjar]

me too

[lazania06]

susan mede me come here too...it's for susan from now

[vaval22]

susan killed it

[respect9898]

same here! :)

[dayvydnatl]

susan made me come here too

[MKTrny]

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¸„ø¤º°¨¸„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤ø„¸¨°º¤ Susan is the best

[tabisnow]

SUSAN OWNS IT!

[hussard2rh]

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[prisonerofmachines]

Well, after hearing all the professional versions, yes, Susan completely takes this song to new heights.

[vanners123]

Susans was wayyy betterrr

[vanners123]

dude ha yea she broght me here too

hhha crazzyyy

[withmyboys]

Susan brought me here as well. Meaning no disrespect, Susan has the voice better suited for this song.

[qcmin]

susan brought me here too

[papirri]

Copy and paste if Susan Boyle brought you here!

[clm80sgirl]

Yes, Susan Boyle brought me here....this is wonderful too

[kimmjio]

wow Susan brought me here and Jacquelyn's rendition is amazing.

Such emotions pouring out..

now i know why susan strung a chord in many..... that she is already living in-character in this song?

[wafuuwafuu]

Susan's voice is older and more in line with the sentiment of this song.

[Amaajah]

I agree "Susan's voice is older and more in line with the sentiment of this song. "

[MuslimahKathy]

Agree!

[sw3etobsessions]

susan boyle sings it way way better she should just get off the stage now lol

[joojiandmemo]

Suzan Boyle does it better!!!

[68W2M072]

susan boyle much better

[68W2M072]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

Beautifull!!!

[ximbiosis]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[ccruzz]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

Beautifull!!!

[honestcurio]

I think this is the best of all the many performances that I have seen of this piece. Such emotion...

[URlice]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

Beautifull!!!

[iKeren007]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[Lana7587]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[spuunkyx22]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[gvargast]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[LaRowdyWest]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[welstead45]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[awal04]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[nicholas3769]

Susan

[lbfoxhunter]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[exotikaz]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[dlgc0807]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[MiaMinaMessa]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[mirotocivi]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

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[justen0730]

i also love Susan Boyle's I Dreamed a Dream

[razzledazzle200]

I think Susan Boyle is better. Just saying.

[Donvalor19]

Copy this if **Susan Boyle** got you here

Beautifull!!!

[ghalie123]

She sings in a great noble way ...although the song is so sad and makes one wonder why life is wasted ....

[CHELBTVISBACK]

I did this song for a compitition and used ur expressions it got me to state thank you

[tyler357xd]

good for her!!! she did this in the morning!!! woooow amazing belt for being early!!! im sure she's even better when its show-time

[rboneh]

This is a great version of the song. She has the right voice and expression for it. By far, the most enjoyable - direct and with clarity. thank you.

[smiffy331]

Personally i dont think she is a patch on Ruthie Henshall. However having said that 2:40 onwards was pretty impressive.

[alwaysmisskaryn]

I was so lucky to see 2 performances at NSMT last November!

What a thrill you must have given the students at LMS when you performed for them!

No song describes the gamut of hman emotions so completely as does "I Dreamed a Dream"

[Presguy]

What a brilliant performance!! A wide range of emotions perfectly conveyed! WOW!

[cahuber007]

such passion. such strength,such sorrow, Well done! I could feel that mixture of joy sorrw and regret. all of us have regrets in our life. that was awesme.

[grandmagrumpy]

This video is a must see! She is wonderful. Now that I've seen this, nobody will seem quite right. My experience in LA (years ago) was lacking someone like this.

I would have loved to see her live, but I see Les Miz is coming back. Please come to LA.

[sievep]

What can I say, Jacquie?  You are beautiful, sing this song beautifully, and I can't wait to see what you next project is.