My Love : Recording Session

[kathyc25]

That was amazing!!!! Thanks do much for posting that...wow. Now I REALLY need to order this box set!!

kind of annoying that I couldn`t play it on my DVD player though...I would have to burn the whole thing on a separate DVD?

Edited March 4, 2008 at 02:50 PM by kathyc25

[Lizzy]

Thank you for sharing that video. Very emotional. I love that song.

[Nando Férri]

this is the first time that i really dont understand what she is trying to say

And I still don't understand what this song talks about. If someone has the patience to tell me... hehe

 

didnt you watch the vid?

Of course I did, but I still don't see what Linda said on this song...

[scorp82]

this is the first time that i really dont understand what she is trying to say

And I still don't understand what this song talks about. If someone has the patience to tell me... hehe

 

didnt you watch the vid?

Of course I did, but I still don't see what Linda said on this song...

 

 

There are still some things that I do not understand. But from what I could gather, Celine and Linda apparently had a very personal conversation. I think Celine told Linda many personal things surrounding her life. From that conversation, Linda wrote My Love for Celine. I think that Linda concluded that since Celine has been performing since age 12, she had to grow up very fast and did not have the time to actually discover who she is as a person. Everyone questions their life and choices. I believe Linda also said that Celine has been afraid to say "no" to people and puts the needs and desires of others above her own. Though Celine has made her own choices and decisions, she is living the career and life she wanted. However, her family and personal life has taken a backseat in favor of her career. Linda also said that even though Celine has made her own choices, she has outdone herself and practically has "overworked". From heavy touring in the mid to late 1990s, to recording multiple albums in English and French, to her return from her break in 2002, nearly five years of performances in Vegas, and now a massive world tour, Celine has always worked extensively. According to Linda, it has also been Celine's perseverance that has made her so successful. Though Celine has accepted her life and career and is convinced that what she does is her calling, she is still not living the "normal" family life she would like to have. But that is understandable. Since age 12, all Celine has known is singing and performing on a stage. If a person has only been familiar with that type of life for 25 years plus, as much as the person wants a more normal life, I am sure it can be very difficult to say "Enough... I need a break and I am going to take one" if performing is one of the few things that the person knows. I know Celine has said that if everything ends tomorrow she is grounded enough to go home and be with her family. Then again, Celine said that she not only wanted to do the world tour to visit the many fans that could not see her in Las Vegas, but it was a way for her to travel and slowly detach herself from the deep bonds she created in Las Vegas.

 

We all can gather that My Love is a very personal song for Celine. Even then, the song has a deeper meaning that right now only Linda, Celine, and a very small number of people know. The song could specifically be about Celine's feelings, her relationship with Rene, or even her inner thoughts about the career she has had.

Edited March 4, 2008 at 06:57 PM by scorp82

[scorp82]

I kind of agree with those who said it all seems a bit over dramatic.

I mean, most people struggle at some point, to find a balance between their careers and their family lives.

But Celine made this choice, and she keeps on making the same choice. How many times have we heard her say, over the years, how much she would like to just settle down and be a housewife? She said it before Vegas, during Vegas, and she still says it now, yet then she goes on tour and starts thinking about the next 20 years in show business? I understand that she's passionate about both singing and her personal life- which I love about her- but how have I ended up feeling sorry for her? She made the decision. She didn't have to. And she has a pretty good life.

She constantly talks about how excited and happy and loved she feels. Is that all just an act? I doubt it, she just seems too genuine.

That said, is there more to the song that maybe I'm missing? I agree that even after hearing this, I'm not sure that I 100% "get it."

 

 

I still do not understand this 100% either! I agree with you in that there is more to the song that we do not know about. Ultimately, Celine and very few people, including Linda, know what this song is truly about.

 

I do not think that Celine is "acting"... She is very genuine. The bottomline is that Celine has made the choice to have this colossal career. I think Celine enjoys it greatly and is flattered by the admiration and support she has from her fans. At the same time, she greatly cherishes her family and has not devoted more time to her family and home life because she also loves her career and performing. Again, Celine has had trouble saying "no" to people and has not truly put her own personal needs above the wishes of others. Perhaps this is the inner conflict Celine is going through.

 

But watch the following interview regarding Celine and her plans after the tour ends in 2009. Watch the video specifically from 15:30 onward to the end. She was saying she wanted to experience a balance in life and have a more normal life. She wants a clothesline in her backyard at the new house in Florida. She also wants to cook for Rene and her family. Like she said, "... People who have a normal life, they want mine. And I want theirs."

 

<link removed>

[tonybower]

this is the first time that i really dont understand what she is trying to say

And I still don't understand what this song talks about. If someone has the patience to tell me... hehe

 

didnt you watch the vid?

Of course I did, but I still don't see what Linda said on this song...

 

Linda says that Celine is somebody who is or was unable to say 'no' in the past. I think this means Celine is constantly putting herself out for other people, making personal sacrifices and working herself into the ground basically becasue she doesn't or can't stop to think about what she really wants.

I think it goes deeper than that. People here are saying that it's all a little over dramatic and Celine lives a good life and has always been in control. Whilst that may be true, sometimes it is hard to think of ourselves in a certain way, until somebody else puts it into words, and when that happens it can be very emotional. When somebody puts your life into words you could never form, even if it's in a simplistic way, it can be uplifting, painful and enlightening. It doesn't mean Celine is unhappy with her life and has acted like some kind of martyr, just that not everything in life turns out the way we want, or meets expectations.

 

I don't think it's all about her career, although that's a major part. I think it says a lot about her relationship with Rene:

 

My love, we have seen it all,

The endless confessions, the rise and fall...

...as fragile as a child

but lately I'm sorry, I can't hold a smile...

But I'll stand tall to get by

No matter how hard I try to hide

Did you know I'd take the time for you...

How did you know that I would play the part?

I must have made it clear from the start.

 

The important parts are highlighted. Let's not forget that Celine was a child star, like Michael Jackson. She was not an adult making a rational choice. People around her recognised her talent and saw that she wanted to sing so 'helped' her with her dream. Her amazing talent coupled with good business management made her a huge success. She was almost born into showbusiness. I wanted to be a vet when I was 12 but now it's the furthest thing from my mind. My point is that, what Celine wanted when she was 12 is not necessarily the same thing she would want at 18, 25, 40 etc... Celine's life was more or less shaped for her from the word go, and of course she has her own mind and played a part in it but that does not mean she is ever in control. And just likes it is hard for any of us to actually make a change and take risks with our future, it will also be hard for Celine to decide to stop performing. She may not need the money or the fame but it's the only lifestyle she has ever known.

 

It's interesting where she says 'as fragile as a child' because child-stars never really grow up, partly because they never really have a childhood. Celine has only ever had limited experience of a normal life, where her days were not about this appearance or that show, or this recording. She has always been in the limelight. So yes, it might be difficult for her to stop singing and we might think that music is her life and she could never fully retire. But that is because it is all she has ever known. And even if she did stop, she couldn't have a normal life now. So she keeps working. And as an artist you need to remain fairly active in order to keep your name relevant, you have fans you need to please etc... and so, even if you don't feel like it anymore, even if you feel trapped and can't hold a smile, you 'Stand tall to get by'

 

'I must have made it clear right from the start' is a line that suggests she did it for other people (Rene, her family etc) in the begininning more so than for herself. Of course, if you look at Celine in her early twenties and around the FIY period, you can see a very determined, ambitious, focused young woman. Like Linda said, that is how she got where she is today. But her success has come at a price and a lot of personal sacrifice. I can understand why some people might find it hard to feel sorry for a successful multi-millionaire, but fame and money does not buy happiness. And isn't the grass always greener: many people would give anything to live like Celine, but Celine has the life and she has found that it doesn't necessarily amount to personal happiness.

 

There is a song by Janis Ian called Stars and I think some of the lyrics are very enlightening and might help to understand why Celine might not always be happy with the choices she has made:

 

 

'Some make it when they're young, before the world has done it's dirty job

Later on someone will say you've had your day...

But they'll never know the pain of living with a name you never owned...

 

Perhaps pretending you never saw the eyes of grown men of 25

that follow as you walk and ask for autographs, or kiss you on the cheek

And you never can believe they really loved you...

 

The point is, whatever choices Celine made, she probably never thought it would see her reduced to a name. A name she doesn't own. Celine Dion is a a brand now, but behind the brand name and the voice, is a person, with human emotions who is allowed to doubt her own choices. I think Celine is very happy with her achievements, but it pains her to see people devoting their every waking breath to her because it is not her: it's her voice and her music and nothing else. You will also notice that Celine advises people to follow their dreams but not to make it their life like she has. Okay, great if you succeed but don't expect it to make you happy. and if you don't succeed, well life goes on and it is still possible to be very happy. I think that is a very encouraging message from such a successful artist.

 

Well, that was a ridiculously long message. I apologise. I would edit it but I think I've spent far too long on it already.

The point is that Celine made choices, with or without the influence of other people, but now she has a lifestyle and a hell of a big responsibility towards her fans. For the vet who suddenly realises he wants to be a lawyer, or a florist or a teacher: there are risks nvolved but it would be relatively easy to change career paths. For an international artist with devoted fans, it's not so easy: I know how I'd feel if Celine retired and I'm just one fan. Multiply that by several hundred thousand and you can begin to understand why Celine's situation may not be so rosy... None of us is in her position so we cannot possibly know what it must be like to live in the spotlight, to exist only in the spotlight, to be approached by complete strangers who claim to know and love you when in fact they only know your face and name. It certainly does not seem very appealing to me... Probably why some people like Agnetha from ABBA become a virtual recluse once the career ends.

[Lisi_Dion]

It was very emotionally for me to watch.....The lyrics also reflects many of my feelings.......

[sangstar]

tonybower very interesting to read what you wrote, and i totally agree with it. i was actually thinking about this at work today, about how celine has grown up in the industry, she persued a singing dream, not only hers, but also that of her family, her parents.

 

Ive worked in the music industry so ive seen how crazy it is, strangers claiming to 'love' youbut yet they dont know the real 'you'. What you say about 'standing tall to get by', there would have been times where celine didnt want to do something but she felt she had to.

[VintageCeline]

Thankyou SO much for sharing!

I didn't realise how much emotion went into writing/making a song.

 

x

[Lizzy]

this is the first time that i really dont understand what she is trying to say

And I still don't understand what this song talks about. If someone has the patience to tell me... hehe

 

didnt you watch the vid?

Of course I did, but I still don't see what Linda said on this song...

 

Linda says that Celine is somebody who is or was unable to say 'no' in the past. I think this means Celine is constantly putting herself out for other people, making personal sacrifices and working herself into the ground basically becasue she doesn't or can't stop to think about what she really wants.

I think it goes deeper than that. People here are saying that it's all a little over dramatic and Celine lives a good life and has always been in control. Whilst that may be true, sometimes it is hard to think of ourselves in a certain way, until somebody else puts it into words, and when that happens it can be very emotional. When somebody puts your life into words you could never form, even if it's in a simplistic way, it can be uplifting, painful and enlightening. It doesn't mean Celine is unhappy with her life and has acted like some kind of martyr, just that not everything in life turns out the way we want, or meets expectations.

 

I don't think it's all about her career, although that's a major part. I think it says a lot about her relationship with Rene:

 

My love, we have seen it all,

The endless confessions, the rise and fall...

...as fragile as a child

but lately I'm sorry, I can't hold a smile...

But I'll stand tall to get by

No matter how hard I try to hide

Did you know I'd take the time for you...

How did you know that I would play the part?

I must have made it clear from the start.

 

The important parts are highlighted. Let's not forget that Celine was a child star, like Michael Jackson. She was not an adult making a rational choice. People around her recognised her talent and saw that she wanted to sing so 'helped' her with her dream. Her amazing talent coupled with good business management made her a huge success. She was almost born into showbusiness. I wanted to be a vet when I was 12 but now it's the furthest thing from my mind. My point is that, what Celine wanted when she was 12 is not necessarily the same thing she would want at 18, 25, 40 etc... Celine's life was more or less shaped for her from the word go, and of course she has her own mind and played a part in it but that does not mean she is ever in control. And just likes it is hard for any of us to actually make a change and take risks with our future, it will also be hard for Celine to decide to stop performing. She may not need the money or the fame but it's the only lifestyle she has ever known.

 

It's interesting where she says 'as fragile as a child' because child-stars never really grow up, partly because they never really have a childhood. Celine has only ever had limited experience of a normal life, where her days were not about this appearance or that show, or this recording. She has always been in the limelight. So yes, it might be difficult for her to stop singing and we might think that music is her life and she could never fully retire. But that is because it is all she has ever known. And even if she did stop, she couldn't have a normal life now. So she keeps working. And as an artist you need to remain fairly active in order to keep your name relevant, you have fans you need to please etc... and so, even if you don't feel like it anymore, even if you feel trapped and can't hold a smile, you 'Stand tall to get by'

 

'I must have made it clear right from the start' is a line that suggests she did it for other people (Rene, her family etc) in the begininning more so than for herself. Of course, if you look at Celine in her early twenties and around the FIY period, you can see a very determined, ambitious, focused young woman. Like Linda said, that is how she got where she is today. But her success has come at a price and a lot of personal sacrifice. I can understand why some people might find it hard to feel sorry for a successful multi-millionaire, but fame and money does not buy happiness. And isn't the grass always greener: many people would give anything to live like Celine, but Celine has the life and she has found that it doesn't necessarily amount to personal happiness.

 

There is a song by Janis Ian called Stars and I think some of the lyrics are very enlightening and might help to understand why Celine might not always be happy with the choices she has made:

 

 

'Some make it when they're young, before the world has done it's dirty job

Later on someone will say you've had your day...

But they'll never know the pain of living with a name you never owned...

 

Perhaps pretending you never saw the eyes of grown men of 25

that follow as you walk and ask for autographs, or kiss you on the cheek

And you never can believe they really loved you...

 

The point is, whatever choices Celine made, she probably never thought it would see her reduced to a name. A name she doesn't own. Celine Dion is a a brand now, but behind the brand name and the voice, is a person, with human emotions who is allowed to doubt her own choices. I think Celine is very happy with her achievements, but it pains her to see people devoting their every waking breath to her because it is not her: it's her voice and her music and nothing else. You will also notice that Celine advises people to follow their dreams but not to make it their life like she has. Okay, great if you succeed but don't expect it to make you happy. and if you don't succeed, well life goes on and it is still possible to be very happy. I think that is a very encouraging message from such a successful artist.

 

Well, that was a ridiculously long message. I apologise. I would edit it but I think I've spent far too long on it already.

The point is that Celine made choices, with or without the influence of other people, but now she has a lifestyle and a hell of a big responsibility towards her fans. For the vet who suddenly realises he wants to be a lawyer, or a florist or a teacher: there are risks nvolved but it would be relatively easy to change career paths. For an international artist with devoted fans, it's not so easy: I know how I'd feel if Celine retired and I'm just one fan. Multiply that by several hundred thousand and you can begin to understand why Celine's situation may not be so rosy... None of us is in her position so we cannot possibly know what it must be like to live in the spotlight, to exist only in the spotlight, to be approached by complete strangers who claim to know and love you when in fact they only know your face and name. It certainly does not seem very appealing to me... Probably why some people like Agnetha from ABBA become a virtual recluse once the career ends.

 

 

Thank you for what you wrote. Well done and I totally agree with you !

[Nando Férri]

this is the first time that i really dont understand what she is trying to say

And I still don't understand what this song talks about. If someone has the patience to tell me... hehe

 

didnt you watch the vid?

Of course I did, but I still don't see what Linda said on this song...

 

Linda says that Celine is somebody who is or was unable to say 'no' in the past. I think this means Celine is constantly putting herself out for other people, making personal sacrifices and working herself into the ground basically becasue she doesn't or can't stop to think about what she really wants.

I think it goes deeper than that. People here are saying that it's all a little over dramatic and Celine lives a good life and has always been in control. Whilst that may be true, sometimes it is hard to think of ourselves in a certain way, until somebody else puts it into words, and when that happens it can be very emotional. When somebody puts your life into words you could never form, even if it's in a simplistic way, it can be uplifting, painful and enlightening. It doesn't mean Celine is unhappy with her life and has acted like some kind of martyr, just that not everything in life turns out the way we want, or meets expectations.

 

I don't think it's all about her career, although that's a major part. I think it says a lot about her relationship with Rene:

 

My love, we have seen it all,

The endless confessions, the rise and fall...

...as fragile as a child

but lately I'm sorry, I can't hold a smile...

But I'll stand tall to get by

No matter how hard I try to hide

Did you know I'd take the time for you...

How did you know that I would play the part?

I must have made it clear from the start.

 

The important parts are highlighted. Let's not forget that Celine was a child star, like Michael Jackson. She was not an adult making a rational choice. People around her recognised her talent and saw that she wanted to sing so 'helped' her with her dream. Her amazing talent coupled with good business management made her a huge success. She was almost born into showbusiness. I wanted to be a vet when I was 12 but now it's the furthest thing from my mind. My point is that, what Celine wanted when she was 12 is not necessarily the same thing she would want at 18, 25, 40 etc... Celine's life was more or less shaped for her from the word go, and of course she has her own mind and played a part in it but that does not mean she is ever in control. And just likes it is hard for any of us to actually make a change and take risks with our future, it will also be hard for Celine to decide to stop performing. She may not need the money or the fame but it's the only lifestyle she has ever known.

 

It's interesting where she says 'as fragile as a child' because child-stars never really grow up, partly because they never really have a childhood. Celine has only ever had limited experience of a normal life, where her days were not about this appearance or that show, or this recording. She has always been in the limelight. So yes, it might be difficult for her to stop singing and we might think that music is her life and she could never fully retire. But that is because it is all she has ever known. And even if she did stop, she couldn't have a normal life now. So she keeps working. And as an artist you need to remain fairly active in order to keep your name relevant, you have fans you need to please etc... and so, even if you don't feel like it anymore, even if you feel trapped and can't hold a smile, you 'Stand tall to get by'

 

'I must have made it clear right from the start' is a line that suggests she did it for other people (Rene, her family etc) in the begininning more so than for herself. Of course, if you look at Celine in her early twenties and around the FIY period, you can see a very determined, ambitious, focused young woman. Like Linda said, that is how she got where she is today. But her success has come at a price and a lot of personal sacrifice. I can understand why some people might find it hard to feel sorry for a successful multi-millionaire, but fame and money does not buy happiness. And isn't the grass always greener: many people would give anything to live like Celine, but Celine has the life and she has found that it doesn't necessarily amount to personal happiness.

 

There is a song by Janis Ian called Stars and I think some of the lyrics are very enlightening and might help to understand why Celine might not always be happy with the choices she has made:

 

 

'Some make it when they're young, before the world has done it's dirty job

Later on someone will say you've had your day...

But they'll never know the pain of living with a name you never owned...

 

Perhaps pretending you never saw the eyes of grown men of 25

that follow as you walk and ask for autographs, or kiss you on the cheek

And you never can believe they really loved you...

 

The point is, whatever choices Celine made, she probably never thought it would see her reduced to a name. A name she doesn't own. Celine Dion is a a brand now, but behind the brand name and the voice, is a person, with human emotions who is allowed to doubt her own choices. I think Celine is very happy with her achievements, but it pains her to see people devoting their every waking breath to her because it is not her: it's her voice and her music and nothing else. You will also notice that Celine advises people to follow their dreams but not to make it their life like she has. Okay, great if you succeed but don't expect it to make you happy. and if you don't succeed, well life goes on and it is still possible to be very happy. I think that is a very encouraging message from such a successful artist.

 

Well, that was a ridiculously long message. I apologise. I would edit it but I think I've spent far too long on it already.

The point is that Celine made choices, with or without the influence of other people, but now she has a lifestyle and a hell of a big responsibility towards her fans. For the vet who suddenly realises he wants to be a lawyer, or a florist or a teacher: there are risks nvolved but it would be relatively easy to change career paths. For an international artist with devoted fans, it's not so easy: I know how I'd feel if Celine retired and I'm just one fan. Multiply that by several hundred thousand and you can begin to understand why Celine's situation may not be so rosy... None of us is in her position so we cannot possibly know what it must be like to live in the spotlight, to exist only in the spotlight, to be approached by complete strangers who claim to know and love you when in fact they only know your face and name. It certainly does not seem very appealing to me... Probably why some people like Agnetha from ABBA become a virtual recluse once the career ends.

Great explanation. Thanx!

[Terre]

this is the first time that i really dont understand what she is trying to say

And I still don't understand what this song talks about. If someone has the patience to tell me... hehe

 

didnt you watch the vid?

Of course I did, but I still don't see what Linda said on this song...

 

Linda says that Celine is somebody who is or was unable to say 'no' in the past. I think this means Celine is constantly putting herself out for other people, making personal sacrifices and working herself into the ground basically becasue she doesn't or can't stop to think about what she really wants.

I think it goes deeper than that. People here are saying that it's all a little over dramatic and Celine lives a good life and has always been in control. Whilst that may be true, sometimes it is hard to think of ourselves in a certain way, until somebody else puts it into words, and when that happens it can be very emotional. When somebody puts your life into words you could never form, even if it's in a simplistic way, it can be uplifting, painful and enlightening. It doesn't mean Celine is unhappy with her life and has acted like some kind of martyr, just that not everything in life turns out the way we want, or meets expectations.

 

I don't think it's all about her career, although that's a major part. I think it says a lot about her relationship with Rene:

 

My love, we have seen it all,

The endless confessions, the rise and fall...

...as fragile as a child

but lately I'm sorry, I can't hold a smile...

But I'll stand tall to get by

No matter how hard I try to hide

Did you know I'd take the time for you...

How did you know that I would play the part?

I must have made it clear from the start.

 

The important parts are highlighted. Let's not forget that Celine was a child star, like Michael Jackson. She was not an adult making a rational choice. People around her recognised her talent and saw that she wanted to sing so 'helped' her with her dream. Her amazing talent coupled with good business management made her a huge success. She was almost born into showbusiness. I wanted to be a vet when I was 12 but now it's the furthest thing from my mind. My point is that, what Celine wanted when she was 12 is not necessarily the same thing she would want at 18, 25, 40 etc... Celine's life was more or less shaped for her from the word go, and of course she has her own mind and played a part in it but that does not mean she is ever in control. And just likes it is hard for any of us to actually make a change and take risks with our future, it will also be hard for Celine to decide to stop performing. She may not need the money or the fame but it's the only lifestyle she has ever known.

 

It's interesting where she says 'as fragile as a child' because child-stars never really grow up, partly because they never really have a childhood. Celine has only ever had limited experience of a normal life, where her days were not about this appearance or that show, or this recording. She has always been in the limelight. So yes, it might be difficult for her to stop singing and we might think that music is her life and she could never fully retire. But that is because it is all she has ever known. And even if she did stop, she couldn't have a normal life now. So she keeps working. And as an artist you need to remain fairly active in order to keep your name relevant, you have fans you need to please etc... and so, even if you don't feel like it anymore, even if you feel trapped and can't hold a smile, you 'Stand tall to get by'

 

'I must have made it clear right from the start' is a line that suggests she did it for other people (Rene, her family etc) in the begininning more so than for herself. Of course, if you look at Celine in her early twenties and around the FIY period, you can see a very determined, ambitious, focused young woman. Like Linda said, that is how she got where she is today. But her success has come at a price and a lot of personal sacrifice. I can understand why some people might find it hard to feel sorry for a successful multi-millionaire, but fame and money does not buy happiness. And isn't the grass always greener: many people would give anything to live like Celine, but Celine has the life and she has found that it doesn't necessarily amount to personal happiness.

 

There is a song by Janis Ian called Stars and I think some of the lyrics are very enlightening and might help to understand why Celine might not always be happy with the choices she has made:

 

 

'Some make it when they're young, before the world has done it's dirty job

Later on someone will say you've had your day...

But they'll never know the pain of living with a name you never owned...

 

Perhaps pretending you never saw the eyes of grown men of 25

that follow as you walk and ask for autographs, or kiss you on the cheek

And you never can believe they really loved you...

 

The point is, whatever choices Celine made, she probably never thought it would see her reduced to a name. A name she doesn't own. Celine Dion is a a brand now, but behind the brand name and the voice, is a person, with human emotions who is allowed to doubt her own choices. I think Celine is very happy with her achievements, but it pains her to see people devoting their every waking breath to her because it is not her: it's her voice and her music and nothing else. You will also notice that Celine advises people to follow their dreams but not to make it their life like she has. Okay, great if you succeed but don't expect it to make you happy. and if you don't succeed, well life goes on and it is still possible to be very happy. I think that is a very encouraging message from such a successful artist.

 

Well, that was a ridiculously long message. I apologise. I would edit it but I think I've spent far too long on it already.

The point is that Celine made choices, with or without the influence of other people, but now she has a lifestyle and a hell of a big responsibility towards her fans. For the vet who suddenly realises he wants to be a lawyer, or a florist or a teacher: there are risks nvolved but it would be relatively easy to change career paths. For an international artist with devoted fans, it's not so easy: I know how I'd feel if Celine retired and I'm just one fan. Multiply that by several hundred thousand and you can begin to understand why Celine's situation may not be so rosy... None of us is in her position so we cannot possibly know what it must be like to live in the spotlight, to exist only in the spotlight, to be approached by complete strangers who claim to know and love you when in fact they only know your face and name. It certainly does not seem very appealing to me... Probably why some people like Agnetha from ABBA become a virtual recluse once the career ends.

 

 

Thank you for what you wrote. Well done and I totally agree with you !

 

That's a wonderful message indeed!

 

I need Céline to do whatever makes her happy, that's more important than anything else!

[peo]

Thanks for the video. I wanted to cryyy!!!!! I hate seeing Celine cry.

[Fanny!]

So touching...

[Celinenvegas]

Whoa, how amazing is she?? I had no idea Linda wrote the song from just talking to Celine and her impressions of Celine. What a personal song giving us a little peak into Celine's soul. Ya know, this song was not a fav of mine on the cd, I thought it was good and a little sad. After watching this and knowing the story behind how it was written - I adore it so much more and it makes me feel more connected to Celine. I would really love more songs like this - very raw & emotional.

[Terre]

Whoa, how amazing is she?? I had no idea Linda wrote the song from just talking to Celine and her impressions of Celine. What a personal song giving us a little peak into Celine's soul. Ya know, this song was not a fav of mine on the cd, I thought it was good and a little sad. After watching this and knowing the story behind how it was written - I adore it so much more and it makes me feel more connected to Celine. I would really love more songs like this - very raw & emotional.

 

Me too!

[Davey84]

she works hard (to get her) for the money

 

Linda Perry wants millions for album James Blunt

6 March 2008

London- Linda Perry, owner of the label Custard, demands millions of the Warner Music Group for the hitalbum Back to Bedlam of singer James Blunt. That is reported Thursday by the broadcasting station BBC on its website.

 

Royalties

 

Perry, also known as singer of the rockgroep 4 Nun Blondes, thinks that she as discoverer of the British singer and producer of its debut album still is entitled to royalties.

 

On top of that she is demanding 5 million dollars for damages of distributor Atlantic Records (part of the Warner Music Group).

 

Atlantic Records

 

A spokesman of Atlantic Records said that they always paid Perry according to the appointments. More than eleven million albums were sold world-wide.

 

www.nu.nl

 

I don't think Céline has anything to fear! My love has been put away on the 'amazing song, but we aint ever gonna do anything with this song again' pile

Edited March 6, 2008 at 02:43 PM by Davey84

[ewh12]

What does this have to do with Celine?

 

Linda Perry did find James Blunt and produced him. Its sales were amazing and i don't think she was expecting that its sales would be as good as they were. If Atlantic and Warner are withholding royalties in which she earned from her efforts why shouldn't she demand money from them?

 

I would assume that Rene and Linda already signed a binding contract regarding publishing royalities. So i dont see why she would be demanding anything, especially since its less than likely it will be the next single.

[Davey84]

I dunno... just thought I mention it!

[GiftedCeline]

Thank You So Very Much For This!! I Love "My Love" !

[ashleylovesceline]

Wow. I'm speechless. I have such an appreciation for this song now. I didn't realize that I didn't know the true meaning behind it.

 

First let me say, I love René - and I don't doubt the strength of his love for Céline - but maybe the person she has the most trouble saying "No." to is him. She wants to please everyone around her, and most of all - him. It's always been that way since she met him, she wanted to make him proud. She still does, even if that means sacrificing any time for herself.

 

I hated seeing her like that and cried along with her - but it was good to see such a raw side of her.

Edited March 7, 2008 at 03:11 PM by ashleylovesceline

[Thecolourofmylove]

Wow. I'm speechless. I have such an appreciation for this song now. I didn't realize that I didn't know the true meaning behind it.

 

First let me say, I love René - and I don't doubt the strength of his love for Céline - but maybe the person she has the most trouble saying "No." to is him. She wants to please everyone around her, and most of all - him. It's always been that way since she met him, she wanted to make him proud. She still does, even if that means sacrificing any time for herself.

 

I hated seeing her like that and cried along with her - but it was good to see such a raw side of her.

 

 

I know!! I have watched it every day after work since the set arrived and cannot tell you the emotions it brings forth from me. On one hand, I want to be selfish and never let her take a break but on the other, I see that this woman has pretty much worked non-stop since she was little. Its a very moving song and a video every Celine fan should see!!

[PrincesseJen]

Wow. Just when we think we've got her figured out. Surprise surprise

[Bellamy]

[celinesounds]

 

this is my firt video montage. i tried do my best

 

enjoy

[Kyle_Jared]

From the first listen of this song, I got choked up the way celine choked me up when I heard "my heart will go on". I Truly believe this song needs to be a single, its the same emotion and vulnerability that causes so many people to fall in love with her. Plus, on the marketing side, Linda Perry is hot right now and promoting her production of it will win some respect Edited March 16, 2008 at 06:55 PM by Kyle_Jared

[beautyroses]

i agree with tony i think people can't feel that celine can have pain.even in the dvd when celine and rene werein the car celine said that she is not having a month off and when the show is off she should do many things and rene said just a little pressure. i just don't know why she is not controling her life more.i think rene is planning everything for herhe wants to do his job withiut thinking about celine.i think he loves her but there is a problem does he really understand waht she feels?

i thought past years that celine owes her career to rene although it is true i don't think rene made it exactly because of his love for her he did that cos he is gambler that what a great gamble celine is for him and she is winning all the time.i think celine can act sometimes like a happy person celine loves evertone and she doesn't want others to suffer so she hide her sorrows and pains i totally think she can do that.

another thing that i really don't understand and was mentioned by another one is that she is always telling she wants to have another child cook and things like that but what comes first is her job.but remember one thing from her book since she was in love with rene she wanted to tell to the world that she is love nut rene convienced her that it is harful for her job so job comes first. so you see it happend all the time in her life.also when she wanted to take a break she saw the show "oh' and we hear in the dvd that when celine was pregnant the whole program was set ,but celine wrote in her book there was no plan in ther future so one lie is here.

she says she wants to have another child in 38 but she extend the vegas deal,anothert time she says she will have it after vegas but what we see is 2 albumes in a year and after that 1 year world tour.

don't you think this is crazy?

 

.this song spokes to rene

and the part in this song that concerns me the most and i this part

You could you see?

I could break

Did you notice all my mistakes?

i think it exactly says that the problem with we can say rene is he can' t see what is happening and he is not aware of it?

by the way i am totally sad and angry

and i should ad one they really look younger than celine.when celine is with no make up although she is cute but her skin is not happy,it looks old a tired

Edited March 17, 2008 at 12:46 AM by beautyroses

[beautyroses]

i spend whole night watching it and crying

[luciusbright]

Thank you all!!!!

I love this song so much, it gives us a lot that we may not supposed to be aware of ...

I feel pains as well as power of Celine when the song plays...

what an amazing person

[bfhb]

have to agree with tonybower ....

its a v emotional song ....but why why why didnt she put the lyrics on the cd????