Susan Boyle album becomes biggest ever CD pre-order on Amazon.com

YouTube star reaping the rewards

Susan Boyle album becomes biggest ever CD pre-order on Amazon.com View more images

22 October 2009 15:07 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Whilst here in the UK Amazon is highlighting the pre-order sales success of American company Microsoft's Windows 7 OS, in the States, Amazon.com has announced that Brit Susan Boyle's upcoming album, "I Dreamed a Dream," has become the biggest ever CD pre-order in the history of the Amazon.com music store.

The $9.99 album, "I Dreamed a Dream," will not be released from Sony Music Entertainment until 23 November, but has already beaten the likes of U2, Coldplay and Bruce Springsteen to get the pre-order top slot.

Boyle became a reality star here in the UK, and an internet star globally, after her appearance in April on "Britain's Got Talent," which quickly became a YouTube hit and subsequently the fifth most viewed video online.

To see who Boyle beat to the US top slot, here's the list of the top 10 CD pre-orders of all time in the Amazon.com music store:

1. Susan Boyle, "I Dreamed a Dream" (2009)
2. Norah Jones, "Not Too Late" (2007)
3. U2, "No Line on the Horizon" (2009)
4. Bruce Springsteen, "Magic" (2007)
5. Dixie Chicks, "Taking the Long Way" (2006)
6. Coldplay, "Viva La Vida" (2008)
7. U2, "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" (2004)
8. David Cook, "David Cook" (2008)
9. Diana Krall, "Quiet Nights" (2009)
10. Clay Aiken, "A Thousand Different Ways" (2006)

 

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  • That is scary!! What is this world coming to?? Posted by Maroon, United Kingdom
  • Well done, Susan. and well done her American fans. Pity us Brits can't match their loyalty. Posted by Rose of England, England
  • This UK citizen is mighty proud of Susan and wishes her all the success in the world. She Deserves every bit of success that's coming her way and having heard Wild Horses on radio 2 this week (its their record of the week next week) I have absolutely no doubt it will go to Number 1. Mick Jagger himself adores it and says its hauntingly beautiful. Go Subo! Posted by Jessie, UK
  • I don't understand what the Brits have against Susan. We have seen all of the media from the UK here in the US and we love her. Glad to have her move to the US permanently if you all don't appreciate her. I am not saying all Brits do not love and appreciate her, but it sure seems like she is still being trampled on by the majority over there. She truly is a beautiful person and her voice is unbelievable. I can't get enough of her. Posted by SusaFanForever, USA
  • We w'ill take her in Canada anytime. What a joy to hear her lovely voice and to know a bit of her story. Considering what this world is trying to cope with these days a story such as Susan's makes us realize that there is good in this world- infact a real treasure or two. Susan dont let them bully you. Do what YOU want to do and dont forget it is YOUR life and your gift. You have a most special talent and seem to be an especially nice gal. Thank you for taking the chance and having the courage to persue your dream. We are all the richer for it. Posted by Morna, canada
  • Canada and the USA can gladly have Su Bo.

    She is as mad as a box of frogs and the novelty of seeing her belt out "I Dreamed A Dream" soon wears off.

    I suggest Americans go watch her terribly out of tune rendition of "Memories" on Britain's Got Talent if they want to understand why we couldnt give a damn.
    Posted by Lou, UK

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