Celine did not sing the Beijing 2008 Olympics theme song

[newyorksnl15]

done

[Bell]

In another news, they mentioned they also invited U2 and Beyonce. So I think they just want to invite many international stars to sing this song. Celine is just one of them.

 

You`re probably right.

[RLAAMJR.]

I hope she wins!!!!! Let's vote, vote vote!!!!!

[Bellamy]

Seems this song has big chance to win as the Olympics Theme song. Even CCTV posted this song as an official candidate song.

You can hear the song here:

http://2008.cctv.com/special/play.php?id=4902

 

It sounds a bit similar to "Hand in Hand" for the 1988 Olympics. No wonder it's from the same songwriter.

[ahmed]

i hope she do it

[CSCfan]

Celine Dion lines up Beijing Games concert, theme bid

 

Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:06am EST

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Celine Dion will play her first concert in China in April and has submitted an entry for the Beijing Olympics theme song competition, Games organizers said on Wednesday.

 

The 39-year-old multiple Grammy Award winner has scheduled a stop on her worldwide tour at the newly renovated Workers' Stadium in the Chinese capital on April 13, which will be part of Beijing's official celebration of the Games.

 

"Her team has submitted the song to our Theme Song Selection Committee," said Kan Ke, deputy director of Culture and Ceremony Department of Beijing Organizing Committee for Olympic Games.

 

"We are delighted to have Celine, who has sung a widely praised song for a previous Olympics, involved."

 

Dion sang the theme song "The Power of the Dream" at the opening ceremony of 1996 Olympics in Atlanta but is best known for a song from the movie Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On," which was a huge hit in Asia.

 

The 64,000-seater Workers' Stadium will host soccer matches at the Beijing Games.

 

So far, more than 30 artists from China and abroad have submitted their works for the theme song but Kan said he was expecting more entrants.

 

"What the theme song will be ... will remain secrets until August 8, when the Games open," said Kan.

 

(Reporting by Liu Zhen, editing by Alex Richardson)

[Reuters]

[RLAAMJR.]

I hope they'll choose Celine's entry.

[Black Kitten]

A WORLD TO BELIEVE IN would be a perfect entry.

[soleland]

yes, we'll meet celine in april

Here is the link for ticket preorder http://www.emma.cn/event_en_735.html

[soleland]

Celine Dion to Launch Beijing Olympic Games Celebration with April Worker's Stadium Concert

2008-1-16 14:43:45 | Emma Entertainment

Beijing, Jan 16, 2008--In a joint press conference today at the Olympic Media Center in Beijing, Jonathan Krane, president of Emma Ticketmaster and Kan Ke, deputy director of the Culture and Activities Department of BOCOG, announced that Celine Dion(Find Tickets), the best selling female artist of all time, will launch the celebration of the XXIX Olympic Games in Beijing on April 13, 2008 at Beijing's newly refurbished Worker's Stadium as part of her "Taking Chances" World Tour. To support and promote the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Celine Dion will perform a song especially dedicated to honor the upcoming Olympic Games at the concert.

 

Celine Dion's contributions to the Olympic Games began 12 years ago at the Opening Ceremony of the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. At the Atlanta Games, Dion stirred audiences around the world with her song "The Power of the Dream".

 

"I am excited for my first-ever Beijing concert in April," said Celine Dion via a video recording. "I can't wait to see everyone in Beijing and wish Beijing good luck with the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympic Games."

 

"As the leading professional entertainment and ticketing company in China, Emma Ticketmaster has been the promoter for the performances of many international stars. This year, we are happy to partner with BOCOG to present an exciting Celine Dion concert to Beijing," said Jonathan Krane, president of Emma Ticketmaster. "As ticket sales start today, we look forward to presenting an extraordinary event for the city of Beijing."

 

At the press conference, Kan Ke and Jonathan Krane together launched the ticketing sales for this concert. The first ticket served as a gift to former China National Gymnastic Team Olympian, Ms. Sang Lan.

 

"I am proud of China's hosting the 2008 Olympic Games, and, as a fan of Celine Dion, I am pleased to accept this invitation to attend the concert," said Sang Lan. "It is my hope that many others are able to attend the concert and support the Beijing Olympic Games."

 

Music fans can dial Emma Ticketmaster's hotline 400-707-9999 or log on www.emma.cn

to purchase tickets.

[Bellamy]

It should be this song: "In Harmony" written by Italian composer Giorgio Moroder. Moroder is known for his theme song writing talent. His works include "Reach out," for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and "Hand in Hand," for the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He also wrote "The Summer of Italy" for the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.

 

More details read here: http://www.celinedionforum.com/index.php?s...st&p=606397

[soleland]

DATE:

2008.4.11/13

 

VENUE:

Shanghai Stadium

Beijing Workers' Stadium

 

TICKET PRICES(RMB):

300, 500, 800, 1000, 2000, 3000

[aldre19dion]

WOW!!! i haven't heard this!! if she make it, it will be a good boast for Taking Chances album, and the tous as well.. lets pray guys!!!

[aicee]

WoW! I got to save money to have at least take a few concert of Celine here in Asia. I do really pray that they would choose Celine among many artist. I mean, she's the Best Singer of all time. And just wonder if you do have an Olympic Game will have a Phenomenon Singer to sing the theme Song it is INDEED "Timeless"

[Ronny83]

I don't think it's the all-star Moroder song, because:

 

To support and promote the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Celine Dion will perform a song especially dedicated to honor the upcoming Olympic Games at the concert.

"Her team has submitted the song to our Theme Song Selection Committee," said Kan Ke, deputy director of Culture and Ceremony Department of Beijing Organizing Committee for Olympic Games.

Let's just wait and see.

[sgcpc]

oh wow!!! that is wonderful!!! but i doubt she will win the contest, the chinese govt. regulation is sooo up tight!!! but its a good thing she is going to have 2 concerts in china, anyone know the exact date yet? seems no exact date has been posted on the official website? so she still waiting for the govt. permission?

[Prince Whiskers]

Wow, I hope her entry wins. I'd also like to see her snagging the part of singing the theme for the next James Bond film. I'm not being greedy, am I?

[Prince Whiskers]

Ah, it's time once more to speculate on a new song. Do you think it was recorded around the time she was wrapping up her recording of TCH? It's quite possible that the writer/producer was among those who had been rumored to be on board for TCH but didn't appear on the album. It can't be Timba though. Edited January 16, 2008 at 10:41 AM by manuel morriso

[nano]

wow..that would be so great!

[aicee]

OMG! I will recommend this one to my Celine Dion group in the Philippines. I will vote first, I'm coming Celine

[peo]

Wow! I hope she wins

[aicee]

Done, we need as much help as possible.

Help me I cant seem to vote Celine, I'm having a hard time to vote Celine every time I click her name. Then the computer says that "Error Page"

 

It pisses me off, my vote does matter. Helpppppppppppppp!

[anewdayhascome]

I cross my fingers!!! oh let her win!

[Bellamy]

I don't think it's the all-star Moroder song, because:

 

To support and promote the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Celine Dion will perform a song especially dedicated to honor the upcoming Olympic Games at the concert.

"Her team has submitted the song to our Theme Song Selection Committee," said Kan Ke, deputy director of Culture and Ceremony Department of Beijing Organizing Committee for Olympic Games.

Let's just wait and see.

Yes. You're right. Chinese news also reported so. Celine said she would sing this song for the first time in Beijing. :clap:

[tal-sh2]

WOW!!! I hope she will win!

[Céline's Blues]

I bet it's just a Chinese version of "A Paris" = "A Peking".

[Bellamy]

I bet it's just a Chinese version of "A Paris" = "A Peking".

Don't be mean, Seba.

[Céline's Blues]

I bet it's just a Chinese version of "A Paris" = "A Peking".

Don't be mean, Seba.

That's Edward!

[Love,]

Celine Dion lines up Beijing Games concert, theme bid

 

Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:06am EST

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Celine Dion will play her first concert in China in April and has submitted an entry for the Beijing Olympics theme song competition, Games organizers said on Wednesday.

 

The 39-year-old multiple Grammy Award winner has scheduled a stop on her worldwide tour at the newly renovated Workers' Stadium in the Chinese capital on April 13, which will be part of Beijing's official celebration of the Games.

 

"Her team has submitted the song to our Theme Song Selection Committee," said Kan Ke, deputy director of Culture and Ceremony Department of Beijing Organizing Committee for Olympic Games.

 

"We are delighted to have Celine, who has sung a widely praised song for a previous Olympics, involved."

 

Dion sang the theme song "The Power of the Dream" at the opening ceremony of 1996 Olympics in Atlanta but is best known for a song from the movie Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On," which was a huge hit in Asia.

 

The 64,000-seater Workers' Stadium will host soccer matches at the Beijing Games.

 

So far, more than 30 artists from China and abroad have submitted their works for the theme song but Kan said he was expecting more entrants.

 

"What the theme song will be ... will remain secrets until August 8, when the Games open," said Kan.

 

(Reporting by Liu Zhen, editing by Alex Richardson)

[Reuters]

OH MY GOSH!

 

What an accomplishment!

WHAT A WORLD TOUR!

 

A WESTERN artist to open the Olympics Celebration of the biggest Olympics that anyone will ever see!?

 

Only Celine Can!

 

This is WORLD NEWS!

 

 

Oh... and the song... would it be possible that there could be two theme songs like back in 1996 when Celine had "The Power of the Dream" and Gloria Estefan had "Reach" - however this time it's one in English and one in Chinese?

Edited January 16, 2008 at 01:03 PM by Love,

[Bellamy]

Oh... and the song... would it be possible that there could be two theme songs like back in 1996 when Celine had "The Power of the Dream" and Gloria Estefan had "Reach" - however this time it's one in English and one in Chinese?[/color]

Quite possible. I think we would have at least one theme song in English and another in Chinese. But there're many entries. So it's not sure yet,