December 16, 2008 - Chicago, IL (United Center)

[celínico_sin_remedio]

So they could meet time commitments...Although they could have dropped a different song.

 

Sabes todo Antonio de Córdoba Tengo miedo!

 

 

 

 

Noches papi!

 

Oh well... good night everyone then... going to have breakfast

[j411celine]

Nite everyone!

[Allie]

I have someone on my twitter who went tonight and said she cut the Queen medley and "like" four more songs

[celineangel7]

I can't believe PQTME was cut sorry guys! I hope it isn't cut here or I will cry! It's the only French song I have ever dreamed of hearing because it's the only one I know all the words to and it's my favorite and her biggest French hit! I'd rather her lip songs instead of shorten the set list to save her voice.

I hope the show starts on time. If it is shorter because of a late start, then that is understandable, but still I dished out every penny I had in my savings for Thursday, so I hope all goes well. Shorten something else so we get all of Celine. We are getting more snow each day still, but it will be warmer yay!

[WindyCityCelineFan]

Concert was awesome...even though it started late, but that was because the audience was empty and Celine's crew decided to go on later to give everyone a chance to get to the United Center since the weather was horrible and the roads were slow going.

 

Celine was very into the concert. She was very energetic and chatty. She apologized several times for cancelling the November show and that everyone had to come out on such a horrible weather night like tonight. She did cut PQTME, but hardly noticed since I was so excited to be so close to Celine. She received a couple standing ovations from the audience which she was so grateful for and seemed to energize her even more.

 

The night went by so fast...I can't believe it's over..

 

I will post some of my pics and video soon.

[windinmountain]

It was my first Celine show and it is so..................... awesome. PURE AWESOMENESS!!

[agacs]

Here are my pics:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/gacs/Celine%20Dion%20Chicago/8c9b99f9.jpg

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Edited December 17, 2008 at 09:03 AM by agacs

[autumnskies00]

ah, she looks amazing. Great photos, thanks!

[Alex_Incognito]

Wow----she looks better than she has in her last photos! Totally into it!

[nano]

thanks for the pictures!!! She looks amazing

[stevo]

Thanks for the pics- I hate that MHWGO dress- so unflattering- like an expensive bejewelled tent

[Salla]

Ah, it sucks that the Queen medley was cut and now PQTME!?

 

Thanks for all the updates and photos!

[neilpharmd]

I thought I'd share this set list with you. After the show, I asked one of the stage hands near one of the pastarelles if it would be okay to keep it as a souvenir. As you can see, Celine didn't stick with the set list as "The Christmas Song" was not performed. Oh well . . .

 

http://hs-thumb15.photoworks.com/image/k1/Wxh2aJudjJI.zkTxHq7rw3VR.4ObubDn1BO-3-bUrod-hUVcJC5cduVB9a9I4Z8VRej1l1u8rdDdfPQGkVEzWfKw9geN5JnCt58onLFzuGWKnFuJ6cE6bVXRQ3OB6rOv0horYZmwulReQ6bTbPIFSQ__.jpg

[Bellamy]

So they do have plan to perform the Christmas song.

[CSCfan]

Snow-stopper: Dion dazzles lucky crowd that made it to the United Center

 

CONCERT REVIEW | Magnificent voice soars in show rescheduled from Election Day

 

December 17, 2008

BY BOBBY REED

 

Super-diva Celine Dion opened her concert Tuesday night at the United Center with a rousing rendition of Cyndi Lauper's 1989 hit "I Drove All Night." That title could serve as a hyperbolic description of motorists' long journey through the slush-filled streets to arrive at the venue during Tuesday's snowstorm.

 

The weather apparently affected attendance. Dion, 40, sang to quite a few empty seats, probably because some ticket holders who live outside Chicago chose not to battle the elements. Those who did make the trek were rewarded with vocal fireworks from one of the world's most athletic singers.

 

The show was originally slated for Nov. 4 (which happened to be Election Day), but Dion had to postpone multiple concerts because in late October she was suffering from a recurrent naso-pharyngeal infection.

 

Rescheduling the Chicago concert allowed Dion's fans to be home (or in Grant Park) for President-elect Barack Obama's historic victory speech six weeks ago. Tuesday night, Dion sincerely apologized to her fans for the show's postponement. She also praised Obama, exclaiming, "What a great president he is going to be!"

 

Dion certainly showed no signs of illness. Her magnificent voice was the star of a razzle-dazzle revue that reflected the sequin-covered aesthetic of Las Vegas, the city where she did an extended residency from 2002 to 2007. Dion was at her best on ballads like "The Power of Love," which showcased her ability to nail a note and hold it -- with her jaw trembling and her right arm thrusting in the air, but her voice remaining steady.

 

At times, the spectacle itself threatened to detract from that mighty voice. The production included seven musicians, three backing vocalists, eight dancers, several video screens, multiple costume changes and a stage consisting of ramps, moving sidewalks and sections that were raised and lowered throughout the night. It was very Vegas, baby, right down to cheesy opening act Gordie Brown, who impersonated Elvis Presley and other celebrities.

 

Dion's version of the 1976 Eric Carmen hit "All By Myself" was a show-stopper that featured stratospheric vocals and then concluded with her doing a yoga-type move reminiscent of someone dancing under a limbo bar.

 

At other times, the material wasn't on par with her powerful pipes. "Shadow of Love" and "Fade Away," both of which are from last year's "Taking Chances" CD, came across as generic light rock. Elaborate arrangements could not compensate for limp melodies here.

 

Dion and backing vocalist Barnev Valsaint, however, sang a fine duet of "I'm Your Angel," a song that was composed by and recorded with controversial R&B star R. Kelly 10 years ago.

 

Dion was at her most impressive when the music was scaled back to put the focal point on her clear, muscular voice. Some divas deserve that title due to their positive attributes. She's one of them.

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[celínico_sin_remedio]

Thanks for the photos and that wonderful review!!!

And of course thank you very much neilpharmd for bringing here that setlist...

 

Maybe they were going to replace PQTME with TCS but the show was running late and decided to cut TCS...

But I was hoping at least for HXmas (WIO)

[bsj1701]

What a night! The show was great, I'm terrible at reviews, so I'll let someone else do that. I was dissapointed to read that "The Christmas Song" was scheduled to be performed, and wasn't. It would have been nice, especially since other songs were cut. I have lots of great stuff to upload, but I need to figure out how to do that!

 

The weather was awful. I live 70 miles west of the United Center. From the time I left, to the time I got to my seat was 5 hours! We did not stop for dinner or anything. That was a non-stop trip! I am glad I left early. I missed the entire opening act, but saw all of Celine's portion!

 

Brian

[Edwin]

Thanks for the photos! It is too bad the weather affected the show in attendance and songs being cut, but it's good to see her look so amazing! And I'm pleased as punch to see that they did intend a christmas song after all! Maybe Minneapolis or Indinapolis will have it.

 

Brian don't be shy about writing a review If there was an aspect or specific song that you really enjoyed let us know!!

[celinedream]

Thanks for the photos !!! They are awesome.

 

I'm glad they plan to sing The Christmas Song

 

And dropping PQTME, well the show in Vegas started dropping songs too as time went by...I remember they dropped The First Time without replacing it ...

 

Next stop is Indianapolis. Crew must be on its way over there. THey told us that it would be 8 hours bus ride !!! Poor guys!

[celinevegas]

Great Pictures...

Thanks

[kwright]

Thanks for the pictures! She looks great in them, my favorite is your first picture of MHWGO. My guess as to why she dropped some songs was because of the time, so I wouldn't worry about upcoming concerts and her dropping songs! Just my opinion! Thanks for the reviews and pictures! Happy Holidays!

[WindyCityCelineFan]

Here are two videos from last night. They were shot in HD..so you can click on the option to view in HQ

 

 

Edited December 17, 2008 at 04:55 PM by WindyCityCelineFan

[WindyCityCelineFan]

.....and the beginning of My Love:

 

[Edwin]

Thanks WindyCityCelinefan!

[Thomas]

Nice pics from the show:

 

http://i40.tinypic.com/2zekz5s.jpg

 

http://i42.tinypic.com/231b2v.jpg

 

http://i44.tinypic.com/okbnzr.jpg

 

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[rexdanato]

What about intro????

 

Somebody can post a video from the IDAN????? Intro of course

 

I want to see how Mexico looks in the intro

 

Somebody can tell me please what about Mexico in the intro???

[bsj1701]

I still need some instructions on how to get photos into the message! Edited December 17, 2008 at 08:10 PM by bsj1701

[celinedream]

I don't think they will include Mexico until 2009. But I can't wait Edited December 17, 2008 at 08:19 PM by celinedream

[celinedream]

http://i39.tinypic.com/2lvxnjc.jpg

 

Thank you Thomas this in particular is a great shot! It's such a shame though there are so many empty seats in front of her !!!

 

 

sorry for the double post. this browser is not behaving today...

Edited December 17, 2008 at 08:20 PM by celinedream

[rexdanato]

I can not wait to see, MEXICO in IDAN aaaaa!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!