Who sings the best rendition of I DREAMED A DREAM from Les Misérables?

[AviatorTom]

Les Misérables is a historical story by Victor Hugo that has been turned into arguably the most popular musical of the 20th and 21st Centuries.

The song "I Dreamed a Dream", sung by the character Fantine, is a touching lament.

It has been sung by many female artists, in West End play, the 2012 Movie, in TV shows, and sung standalone. Below are YouTube videos of each artist singing the song...

Ruthie Hershall - West End cast and 10th Anniversary concert...

Lea Salonga - 25th Anniversary concert...

Anne Hathaway - 2012 movie...

Susan Boyle - Britain's Got Talent audition...

Lucy Thomas - YouTube singer...

Which of these notable presentations is your favorite?

Please vote in the poll.

Ruthie Henshall - West End cast and 10th Anniversary concert

Lea Salonga - 25th Anniversary concert

Anne Hathaway - 2012 movie

Susan Boyle - Britain's Got Talent audition

Lucy Thomas - YouTube singer

Someone ELSE - please tell

[sage2021]

Lee Songs #2

She put her all into the song.

Listening to the words, it almost made me cry because there was a time like what they sing in the beginning of the song that the world was worth living.

Damn, I only wish that it was still like that now. 😔

The younger generations didn't get to experience those years so long ago so they can't compare how it was, and how it is now. I really wish they could have experienced it. It's a shame.

[Nikki1989]

Weird, I know, but Susan Boyle's version is the only version I know well.

[ChiTown33]

Anne Hathaway by far. Not only did she sing that song, she made that song her biatch.🤣 the others may do a good job singing this song. But Anne sang it while acting and crying all at the same time. You really felt Fantine's pain and Identify with how far she'd fallen.

[OlderAndWiser]

I have never heard any of these renditions, but I can't imagine anyone singing better than Lucy Thomas.

[AI Opinion]

Each rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" brings its own unique emotion and style. Anne Hathaway's Oscar-winning performance in the 2012 movie is raw and deeply moving. Lea Salonga is known for her powerful, emotional delivery during the 25th Anniversary concert. Susan Boyle's rendition on Britain's Got Talent is iconic, bringing the song to mainstream popularity. Ruthie Henshall and Lucy Thomas also offer beautiful, heartfelt versions. It’s tough to pick a favorite, but Anne Hathaway’s rendition left a profound impact due to its sheer vulnerability. 🎭✨

[AngryCarl2]

As much as I love fellow Brit Susan Boyle (and remember she had three minutes to perform under intense pressure) I have to give this one to Lea Salonga. Her vocal power and control are really quite impressive.

[BCRanger10]

I think I've only heard Anne Hathaway's version. Probably be pretty hard to beat.

[Cidknee]

Well i couldn't listen to that more than once but I've heard Susan sing and I say her.

[Fʊʟʟʍօօn]

Lea Salonga my aunt said it beautifully..

[unsteadydreadfeeling]

I'm not sure