February 4, 2009 - St. Louis, MO (Scottrade Center)

February 5, 2009 at 04:03 AM

OMG!

February 5, 2009 at 04:13 AM

Ramona called me during My Love. She screamed out "My Love" again.

February 5, 2009 at 04:27 AM

I love the song by song updates lol. She's heading back to Montreal afterwards...which meansssss its just around the corner!!! Can't wait to hear review from tonight! :wub:

February 5, 2009 at 05:46 AM

It's soo much to take in! I did get videos and I almost freaked out cause IDAN turned out really crappy but the rest (or at least what I've heard up until now) seem to be oke. I prefer showing my experience in photos and videos so watch for more to come.

Guess who else was sitting in front row :whistling:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2243/180/116/32503147/n32503147_32177291_5193.jpg

TONIGHT: St Louis :yahoo:

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Oh yeah ,right at me baby

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More to come...

February 5, 2009 at 07:08 AM

Glad to hear you had a great time Edwin. Great photos so far!

February 5, 2009 at 12:42 PM

Ahhhh you lucky people! I hope you all had an amazing time!!

I wish I could have seen some shows in the US...

x

February 5, 2009 at 02:00 PM

Aww she looks so cute!

Glad you guys had a great time

February 5, 2009 at 02:39 PM

thanks for the pictures so far. Can't wait for more to come...and Thomas pictures too :wub:

Celine is in Montreal :clap:

February 5, 2009 at 03:47 PM

GREAT photos so far, those two are so adorable! I'm glad you had FUNNN!!! =) Can't wait to get some photos and reviews!

February 5, 2009 at 04:42 PM

Thanks everyone for your positive comments. The videos take a while to upload but they are coming In the meantime here are my fav photos that I took.

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Edited February 5, 2009 at 04:50 PM by Edwin

February 5, 2009 at 07:09 PM

Photos and review:

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Celine Dion
By Kevin C. Johnson
POST-DISPATCH POP MUSIC CRITIC
02/05/2009

Celine Dion possesses quite the instrument, whether she uses it for good or bad varies depending on how you feel about the big-belting Canadian songstress.

Luckily for the packed house Wednesday night at Scottrade Center, she used it for good, though she probably failed to win over any new fans.

It didn’t matter — the old ones were plentiful. They were also patient.

After her opening, which included the disco-rock "I Drove All Night" and the ballad "The Power of Love," Dion wasted no time addressing her delay in coming to St. Louis

"We made it," said Dion, who had postponed the original date after she took ill.

"I know you have been waiting since last November," she said, before cracking a joke about hoping fans were supplied with water and blankets while waiting. "I never want to let you all down, and I’m glad you came back."

Her 90 minute-plus show, on a large stage in the center of the floor with ramps extending straight into the crowd, was everything one expected from a Dion concert, minus the chest-thumping.

There was a noticeable lack of that particular gesture, but she had plenty of other outrageous gestures and facial tics to accentuate songs such as "It’s All Coming Back to Me Now," "Because You Loved Me" and "To Love You More."

It was a strange, goofy, though never boring night, full of good intentions, costume changes, dance routines and drama (including a billowing white cape she wore for "Eyes on Me").

"I’m Your Angel," performed with one of her backing singers but recorded with R. Kelly, was moving. So was "The Prayer," recorded with Andrea Bocelli, who sang with Dion via a prerecorded bit that worked surprisingly well.

Eric Carmen’s "All By Myself" was her take on a classic that just doesn’t seem right in her hands, but Heart’s "Alone" is a perfect fit.

A bland midsection with "I’m Alive," "Shadow of Love" and "Fade Away" felt like padding.

After a curious soul medley highlighted by "It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World," a delightfully cheesy "Love Can Move Mountains" and winning "River Deep Mountain High," it was time for you-know-what.

"My Heart Will Go On," Dion’s ballad from "The Titantic," featured an elevated Dion in a black gown surrounded by levitating candles. It was a great visual, and the song still resonates.

Dion left as she arrived, walking single file through the arena floor with her band, dancers and singers, stopping to shake hands and take pictures with fans.

kjohnson@post-dispatch.com | 314-340-8191
Photos by Sarah Conard

February 5, 2009 at 07:31 PM

Eric Carmen’s "All By Myself" was her take on a classic that just doesn’t seem right in her hands, but Heart’s "Alone" is a perfect fit.

What??? :hmm:

February 5, 2009 at 07:36 PM

"I know you have been waiting since last November," she said, before cracking a joke about hoping fans were supplied with water and blankets while waiting. "I never want to let you all down, and I’m glad you came back."

:sofunny: i want to see this video

February 5, 2009 at 07:47 PM

Celine was born to sing "All By Myself" ......At Fort Lauderdale, I thought that was her best performance!!!!

February 5, 2009 at 08:11 PM

great pics i love them

February 5, 2009 at 08:17 PM

Guess who else was sitting in front row
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2243/180/116/32503147/n32503147_32177291_5193.jpg

Nice picture! Christine, are you going to frame this in your room office? :sofunny:

February 6, 2009 at 12:51 AM

Guess who else was sitting in front row
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2243/180/116/32503147/n32503147_32177291_5193.jpg
Nice picture! Christine, are you going to frame this in your room office?

LOL :sofunny:

GREAT pictures Thomas! thanks!

Tere from Mexico

February 6, 2009 at 01:19 AM

Loved the pictures!! You guys got some fantastic shots!! Thanks for sharing them! Everyone must have had a terrific time!

Sandra

February 6, 2009 at 01:57 AM

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LOVE this picture - looks really cool

and...

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amazing!!!!

*Facebook* · February 6, 2009 at 02:31 AM

Awesome pictures! I can't wait to see the videos ^_^

February 6, 2009 at 03:13 AM

So, the concert was A-MAZING! Celine was goofy, quirky, and fun! But, the crowd was just the opposite! B-O-R-I-N-G! But, Amber, Betsy, and I didn't let it bother us....we stood up as much as we could and just ignored the duds behind us! We had catwalk seats, which are my favorite! I have seen it from front row, but these were greeeeeeeat seats! She did see us, and waved with a cute smile during Love Can Move Mountains. And during To Love You More she saw a banner we had, that said "St Louis (hearts) Celine", and stuck her fist towards us and moved it around and smiled. It was cute. Ramona and Christine were front row and I was so happy they could make it!!!!! Now we all head on to Montreal next....... Can't wait!

February 6, 2009 at 03:14 AM

Ooooh, and the comment about waiting, and hoping we got blankets and water was cute. Just LOVE her!

February 6, 2009 at 03:15 AM

Ok, she's due in at approximately 5:24pm CST depending on when they actually get in the air of course.

So have fun Edwin, Angela, Christine and the famous Ramona, and anyone else who'll be there.
You know I'm patiently waiting to see most of you in Montreal especially Angela who I've seen in pics forever but have never met.

Ramona...you have my number and I'm still sick, hint, hint, hint! Tracy needs some cheering up!

And Celine...give 'em a GREAT show as usual!

Excited to meet you, too! :flowers:

February 6, 2009 at 01:19 PM

Photos and review:

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OMG!! This is so beautiful!! I adore pictures like this one!! Is there the HQ one of this?

It's brilliant!

Thank you, Thomas for posting it! :flowers:

February 6, 2009 at 02:07 PM

That "All By Myself" comment is rediculous! More people know the song because of Céline's version! But I do agree with "Alone"---she made it her own for sure.

Glad you had a good time, Edwin! I love St. Louis!

February 6, 2009 at 02:14 PM

Her 90 minute-plus show, on a large stage in the center of the floor with ramps extending straight into the crowd, was everything one expected from a Dion concert, minus the chest-thumping.

There was a noticeable lack of that particular gesture, but she had plenty of other outrageous gestures and facial tics to accentuate songs such as "It’s All Coming Back to Me Now," "Because You Loved Me" and "To Love You More."

:lmao:

February 6, 2009 at 09:46 PM

Once again thank you to all who have shown your appreciation. Here are all the videos I took in St. Louis. The sound in IDAN is very poor but the video turned out fine. There are certain ones I recorded thinking of specific forum friends, you know who you are :whistling: Enjoy ~Edwin

I Drove All Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJEsg3ti2tc

Welcome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OzSBG7KC_k

Taking Chances

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGvxcO45Qxs

To Love You More

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0gX3K0xAwY

Eyes On Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBxQLx_orAE

All By Myself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPrxOZyqsRg