Susan Boyle Shocks the World Again with Heart-Wrenching Rendition of ABBA’s “The Winner Takes It All”—A Voice So Raw, So Powerful, Fans Say It Rivals the Original and Leaves Them in Tears!

Susan Boyle, the voice that once stunned the world into silence, has returned with a performance that many are calling one of the finest moments of her career. Taking on ABBA’s emotional classic “The Winner Takes It All,” Boyle delivers every note with haunting vulnerability and flawless control. Fans and critics alike are raving, with some saying her breathtaking cover rivals the original in sheer emotional impact. It’s a reminder that true talent doesn’t fade—it only deepens, becoming even more powerful over time.

Experience the magic for yourself—listen to Susan Boyle’s unforgettable version below 👇👇

In 2012 while on The ViewBritain’s Got Talent Season 3 runner-up Susan Boyle performed a gorgeous rendition of “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA to promote her fourth album Standing Ovation – Greatest Songs From the Stage.

During Boyle’s performance, dramatic piano music played while she crooned the emotional lyrics in a perfectly balanced tone. And when her voice soared during the gripping chorus, you’ll surely be reaching for the tissues. Watch the jaw-dropping cover here.

About “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA

A track off the band’s iconic 1980 album Super Trouper, the ballad reached the number-eight position on the Billboard Hot 100. Lyrically, it tells the story of a rough break-up and was featured in the musical Mamma Mia!. In 2021, Rolling Stone named it the eighth best ABBA song, describing it as “the break-up ballad to end all break-up ballads” and adding, “There’s an ABBA song to go with every emotional crisis.”

Split image of Susan Boyle and ABBA

Susan Boyle sang a cover of ABBA’s “The Winner Takes It All” in 2012. Photo: Getty Images

Susan Boyle performing on stage.

Susan Boyle performing on stage during America’s Got Talent: The Champions, Season 1 Episode 6. Photo: Jordin Althaus/NBC