Until 2009, Susan Boyle was an ordinary housewife from Scotland with Asperger's syndrome. But after her participation in the rating show Britain's Got Talent, the woman's life turned upside down. Susan's vocal abilities are fascinating and cannot leave any music lover indifferent.
Boyle is one of the best-selling and most successful singers in the UK today. She does not have a beautiful "wrapper", but there is something that makes the hearts of her fans beat faster. Susan is a clear proof that people with special needs can become popular.
Childhood and youth of Susan Boyle
Susan Magdalene Boyle was born April 1, 1961 in Blackburn. She still fondly remembers the small, provincial town, which is located in Scotland. Susan was brought up in a large family. She has 4 brothers and 5 sisters. She repeatedly said that the relationship with her brothers and sisters was not ideal. As children, they were shy about Susan, regarding her as a quirk.
Susan had a hard time at school. Concerned about this situation, the parents sought medical help. Doctors reported disappointing news for parents. The fact is that the birth of my mother was difficult. Susan had what is called anoxia and brain damage. This led to difficulties with the central nervous system.
But only in 2012, an adult woman learned the whole truth about her own health. The fact is that Susan suffered from Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. Becoming a star, she said:
“All my life I was assured that my brain was damaged in the hospital. But I still guessed that I was not being told the whole truth. Now that I know my diagnosis, it has become much easier for me ... ”.
The diagnosis of "Autism" is associated with speech defects and behavioral disorders. Despite this, Susan has a very good speech. Although the woman admits that sometimes she becomes discouraged and depressed. Her IQ is above average, which indicates that she perceives information well.
Boyle talks about how her condition caused her to "suffer" from her peers at school. Aggressive teenagers did not want to communicate with the girl, they assigned her various nicknames, even threw various objects at the girl. Now the singer recalls the difficulties philosophically. She is sure that these problems have created her who she has become.
The creative path of Susan Boyle
As a teenager, Susan Boyle first began taking voice lessons. She has performed at local music competitions and has also recorded several cover versions. We are talking about the compositions: Cry Me a River, Killing Me Softly and Don't Cry for Me Argentina.
Susan repeatedly thanked her vocal teacher, Fred O'Neill, in interviews. He helped her a lot in becoming a singer. In addition, the teacher convinced Boyle that she should definitely take part in the show "Britain's Got Talent". Susan had already had an experience in the past when she refused to participate in The X Factor because she believed that people were chosen by their appearance. In order not to repeat the situation, Fred O'Neill literally pushed the girl to the casting.
Susan Boyle's decision to take part in the show was influenced by the tragic news. The fact is that at the age of 91, the dearest person, my mother, passed away. The girl was very upset by the loss. Mother supported her daughter in everything.
“Once I promised my mother that I would definitely do something with my life. I said that I would definitely sing on stage. And now, when my mother is gone, I know for sure that she is watching me from heaven and rejoices that I have fulfilled my promise, ”said Susan.
Susan Boyle and Britain's Got Talent
In 2008, Boyle applied to audition for season 3 of Britain's Got Talent. Already standing on stage, the girl said that she had always dreamed of performing in front of a large audience.
The jury members frankly admitted that they did not expect something outstanding from Boyle. But when the girl sang on the stage of the show "Britain's Got Talent", the jury could not help but be surprised. The bright performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the musical "Les Misérables" made the whole audience stand up and give the girl their applause.
Susan Boyle did not expect such a warm welcome. It was a huge surprise that Ellen Page, an artist, singer, role model, part-time member of the jury of the show, admired her performance.
Through participation in the show, Boyle made many acquaintances. In addition, she did not expect that the audience would accept her with all her shortcomings. On the musical project, she took an honorable 2nd place, losing 1st place to the Diversity group.
The show "Britain's Got Talent" shook the girl's mental health. The next day, she was admitted to a psychiatric clinic. Susan was exhausted. Relatives reported that Boyle is undergoing rehabilitation. She has no intention of giving up music.
Soon Boyle and the rest of the project teamed up and played 24 concerts for fans of their work. On stage, the singer was quite healthy and, most importantly, happy.
Susan Boyle's life after the project
After the show Britain's Got Talent, the singer's popularity increased. The singer was happy to communicate with fans. She promised that soon music lovers will enjoy the debut disc.
In 2009, Boyle's discography was replenished with the first album. The collection was called I Dreamed a Dream. It is the best selling album in UK history.
In the territory of the United States of America, the record I Dreamed a Dream was also successful. The compilation topped the popular Billboard chart for 6 weeks, and overtook Taylor Swift's Fearless in popularity.
The second studio album was as successful as the debut compilation. The disc included poignant author's tracks. The second LP received positive reviews from fans and critics. The material that Boyle sings is heavily censored by the singer. She talks about how she doesn't want to sing about what she hasn't experienced.
Personal life
Health problems left their mark on the personal life of Susan Boyle. After the woman gained worldwide popularity, journalists began to ask questions about her personal life. The singer answered very intimate questions with humor in her voice:
“I'm still that lucky. Knowing my luck, I will go on a date with some man, and then you will look for my body parts in the trash cans of Blackburn.
But still, in 2014, Susan had a lover. This is what The Sun wrote about. This is the first man in the life of a star. The performer answered the questions of journalists as follows:
“I would not like to dedicate someone to the details of my personal life. But if someone might be interested, then I can say that my lover is a handsome and kind man ... ".
Some more details came to light later. Male Boyle is a doctor by training. They met at a concert of a star in the USA. Then the singer toured in support of the Hope album. The couple was quite harmonious and happy.
Singer Susan Boyle today
In March 2020, the artist gave a number of concerts in support of the Ten album, which was released in 2019. In addition, live performances are a great occasion to celebrate the anniversary. The fact is that Susan Boyle has been on stage for 10 years. Only residents of Great Britain were lucky to hear the singer's voice.
Susan's fans are looking forward to the release of the new album. However, Boyle has not yet commented on when her discography will be replenished. Susan is active on social media.
