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Susan Boyle Sings for King, '99 CD Surfaces

Judge apologizes for sniggering, invites her for dinner

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 18, 2009 8:47 AM CDT

(Newser) – Susan Boyle and Britain's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan were reunited (remotely) on Larry King's show last night, where Morgan predicted a worldwide chart-topping CD within the year for the woman he called a Rocky Balboa. Morgan also apologized to the 48-year-old Scottish singer—"We thought you were going to be a bit of a joke act, to be honest with you"—and asked her to out dinner, which Boyle promptly accepted.

Boyle sang a bit of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" for King, earning an "Amazing. That was just absolutely stunning," from Morgan. "To sing that with no musical backing is unbelievable. You have the voice of an angel, Susan." Meanwhile  an earlier recording of the jazzy blues ballad "Cry Me a River," performed by Boyle in 1999 for a local charity CD, has already topped a million hits on YouTube.

Susan Boyle, who's performance on the television show Britain's Got Talent wowed the judges, gives the thumbs up at her home in Blackburn, Scotland, Thursday April 16, 2009.
Susan Boyle, who's performance on the television show "Britain's Got Talent" wowed the judges, gives the thumbs up at her home in Blackburn, Scotland, Thursday April 16, 2009.   (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan-pa)
Susan Boyle poses singing with a hairbrush at her home in Blackburn, Scotland, Thursday April 16, 2009.
Susan Boyle poses singing with a hairbrush at her home in Blackburn, Scotland, Thursday April 16, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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From a charity cd made in 1999 of which only 1000 copies were made. I was suprised she had such a good voice.   (DJtheNigel)
Susan Boyle speaks—and sings—on "Larry King Live."   (CNN Video)

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COMMENTS
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bacimom
Apr 20, 2009 5:38 AM CDT
and yet American Idol has a "looks" and age requirement Bah Hunbug! She's bloody marvelous. When will we stop judging people by their looks?
carol
Apr 18, 2009 4:43 AM CDT
I can't wait for her album......I am sure Simon has a lot of $$$$ signs in his head right now. Like he really needs more money!!

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