 The song, as it appeared in the original Paris production from 1980, was entitled "J'avais rêvé d'une autre vie" ("I had dreamed of another life"), and was originally sung by Rose Laurens.The first English-language production of "Les Misérables" opened on the West End in London in October 1985, with the role of Fantine portrayed by Patti LuPone.She would later feature the song on her 1993 album "Patti LuPone Live!"