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Susan Boyle's debut album really is a 'Dream'

Susan Boyle is the real deal.

That such an extraordinary voice is housed in an ordinary, 48-year-old woman makes her story all the more compelling, which, in turn, deepens her emotional connection with her fans. And her debut, "I Dreamed a Dream" (Syco / Columbia), proves that her story, with its tales of spinsterhood and heartbreak, is truly felt and not some Simon Cowell concoction.

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