The original songs of Celine's cover versions

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THE WAY WE WERE

 

original song of the 1973 movie with the same name, starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, and directed by Sydney Pollack. The song's been written by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman (lyrics) and Marvin Hamlisch (music) and - of course - performed by Barbra Streisand. It won the Academy Award and Golden Globe for "Best Song" in 1974.

 

Barbra Streisand:

 

Celine (1988):

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I heard Open Arms yesterday on the radio, the original version.

 

Sure it brought me right back to my seat at Caesars Palace but the song just didn't sound right with a mans voice. I wanted Célines voice, I needed Célines voice

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BAD

 

Michael Jackson (1987):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8FjcEL3liE

 

Celine (1988)

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WIND BENEATH MY WINGS

 

written in 1982 by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley. First released by Roger Whittaker in 1982 on his album "Wind Beneath My Wings".

Two other famous covers: Garry Morris ("Song of the Year" by the "Academy of Country Music" and the "Country Music Association") and mainly Bette Midler for her movie "Beaches" (1988) ("Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year" at the Grammy Awards of 1990)

 

Roger Whittaker (1982):

 

Gary Morris (1983):

 

Bette Midler (1989):

 

Celine (1989, tv-benefit for Cystic Fibrosis, "65 Roses: A gift Of Love"):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHepAUQ0jVk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEXmfHClzfk...ature=endscreen

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I heard Open Arms yesterday on the radio, the original version.

 

Sure it brought me right back to my seat at Caesars Palace but the song just didn't sound right with a mans voice. I wanted Célines voice, I needed Célines voice

 

 

Nobody does it better!!!

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WIND BENEATH MY WINGS

 

written in 1982 by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley. First released by Roger Whittaker in 1982 on his album "Wind Beneath My Wings".

Two other famous covers: Garry Morris ("Song of the Year" by the "Academy of Country Music" and the "Country Music Association") and mainly Bette Midler for her movie "Beaches" (1988) ("Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year" at the Grammy Awards of 1990)

 

Roger Whittaker (1982):

 

Gary Morris (1983):

 

Bette Midler (1989):

 

Celine (1989, tv-benefit for Cystic Fibrosis, "65 Roses: A gift Of Love"):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHepAUQ0jVk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEXmfHClzfk...ature=endscreen

 

I wish there were a higher-quality version of Celine's interpretation of this song . .she sings it with such feeling and sincerity, and she's probably thinking of Rene -- it's such a great song to describe their relationship even before they were together romantically: "You were content to let me shine . .that's your way; You always walked a step behind . . So I was the one with all the glory, while you were the one with all the strength .."

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I wish there were a higher-quality version of Celine's interpretation of this song . .she sings it with such feeling and sincerity, and she's probably thinking of Rene -- it's such a great song to describe their relationship even before they were together romantically: "You were content to let me shine . .that's your way; You always walked a step behind . . So I was the one with all the glory, while you were the one with all the strength .."

 

 

That's what I thought too! Although that song is so much related to Bette Midler, but I think, enough time passed and THAT would make a perfect coversong for her!

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IT'S ONLY LOVE

 

Bryan Adams with Tina Turner (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGk9ZJwtFA8

 

Celine (with Bryan Adams) - Millenium Concert 1999:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_shHB-yTmE (> 01:35:42)

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WHEN YOU'RE GONE

 

Bryan Adams with Melanie C. (1998):

 

Celine with Bryan Adams - Millenium Concert 1999:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_shHB-yTmE (> 01:39:47)

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EARTH SONG

 

Michael Jackson (1995):

 

Celine with Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Carrie Underwood and Usher (Grammy Awards 2010):

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

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HALLELUJAH

 

Leonard Cohen (1984):

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

 

Celine with The Canadian Tenors (2010):

(1:07)

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HARD TO SAY I'M SORRY

 

written by Peter Cetera (Chicago) and produced by David Foster.

 

Chicago (1982):

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

 

Celine with David Foster (1989, tv-benefit gala for Cystic Fibrosis, "65 Roses: A gift Of Love"):

unfortunately I've only found a snach:

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

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CARUSO

 

written by Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla in 1986. It is dedicated to Enrico Caruso, an Italian tenor. Covered numerous times, best cover of all time: Lara Fabian!

 

Lucio Dalla:

 

Lara Fabian:

 

Celine with Florent Pagny (TV Special "Celine", 2007):

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I'VE GOT THE MUSIC IN ME

 

The Kiki Dee Band (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLQRW7J_D0U

 

Celine ("Taking Chances Tour" in South Africa, Japan and South Korea):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuaRUV82if8

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I JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN

 

written by Larry Herbstritt, with co-writers Steve Dorff, Harry Lloyd, and Gloria Sklerov. Originally recorded by The Carpenters and later covered by Dusty Springfield and Anne Murray (it became one of her signature songs).

 

The Carpenters (1977):

 

Dusty Springfield (1979):

 

Anne Murray (1979):

 

Celine (tribute to Anne Murray, during the Juno Awards Gala 1993):

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HOLD ON! I'M COMIN'!

 

written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, first recorded by Sam & Dave in 1966. Numerous covers such as Brian May, Tom Jones, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, B.B. King, Eric Clapton and of course Michael Bolton (in 1992).

 

Sam & Dave (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9iiO-EVb-A

 

Michael Bolton:

 

Celine with Michael Bolton (1992, Celine was the opening act for his tour)

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BELIEVE

 

by Cher. Released in 1998. Written and produced by a lot of people: Brian Higgins, Stuart McLennen, Paul Barry, Steven Torch, Matthew Gray, Timothy Powell and produced by Mark Taylor and Brian Rawling

 

Cher:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g1p2cwG4Kw

 

Celine (capella fragment ):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9anlrmqQuI...;feature=relmfu (> 0:23)

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PAROLES ... PAROLES ...

 

written by Leo Chiosso and Giancarlo Del Re. Originally performed by Mina and Alberto Lupo (1972). In 1973 the lyrics were translated into French by Michaële, and performed by Dalida with Alain Delon.

 

Mina and Alberto Lupo:

 

Dalida with Alain Delon:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSsj1g7WYUo

 

Celine with Alain Delon (1996):

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(EVERYTHING I DO) I DO IT FOR YOU

 

written by Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen and Robert John "Mutt" Lange (ex-husband of Shania Twain!). First performeed by Bryan Adams in 1991. Theme song of the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" (with Kevin Costner). Won a Grammy.

 

Bryan Adams:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGoWtY_h4xo

 

Celine with Bryan Adams - Millenium Concert 1999:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_shHB-yTmE (> 1:43:35)

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STAND BY ME

 

written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, inspired by the spiritual "Lord Stand by Me". Originally performed by Ben E. King (1961). According to Wikipedia there have been over 400 recorded versions of the song.

 

Ben E. King:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmGQ5SlazJA

 

Celine with Gregory Charles (1995 at Nickel's Restaurant):

(> 2:16)

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VOLARE

 

"Nel blu dipinto di blu" (English: In the Blue, Painted Blue), popularly known as "Volare" ("Fly"). Written by Franco Migliacci and Italian singer-songwriter Domenico Modugno, first released by Domenico Modugno in 1958. According to Wikipedia the song was chosen as the Italian entry to the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958, where it won third place.

Covers numerous times, Dean Martin was one of the first.

 

Domenico Modugno:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-DVi0ugelc

 

Dean Martin:

 

Celine with Dany Brillant - Improvisation (Star Academy 2007)

 

And in 1996:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inJjXyt33Qw

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THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER

 

national anthem of the United States of America. According to Wikipedia the lyrics come from "Defence of Fort McHenry", a poem written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key, after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy ships in Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. The poem was set to the tune of a popular British song written by John Stafford Smith for the "Anacreontic Society", a men's social club in London. "The Star-Spangled Banner" was recognized made the national anthem by a congressional resolution in 1931, which was signed by President Herbert Hoover. The song's difficult to sing, because of its wide range.

Performed by all major superstars such as

 

Whitney Houston:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endsc...RkD6Ac&NR=1

 

Christine Aguilera (performed the wrong lyrics ):

 

Celine (1992 ?):

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

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IF YOU'D ONLY BELIEVE

 

written by Roxanne Seeman, Billie Hughes and Jermaine Jackson. First released by The Jacksons in 1989.

 

The Jacksons:

 

Celine with the Jackson Family and others (1994, "The Jackson family honors"):

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

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L'ITALIANO (LASCIATEMI CANTARE)

 

written an released by Toto Cutugno in 1983. The song was re-birthed when Toto Cutugno performed it live at a charity concert in Rome commemorating Italy's victory at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

 

Toto Cutugno (1983):

 

(2006):

 

Celine (1996):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inJjXyt33Qw (> 1:30)

 

and so sweeeet:

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I WANNA KNOW WHAT LOVE IS

 

written by Mick Jones. First released in 1984 by the British-American rock band "Foreigner". Covered by Wynonna Judd (2004), Tina Arena (1998) and Mariah Carey (2009), among others.

 

Foreigner:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9OGfBGOCpk

 

Celine with various artists (2008, during the concert "Les Secrets Des Enfoir's"):

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ARGENT TROP CHER

 

Téléphone (1980):

 

Celine with Christophe Maé, Jenifer and Pascal Obispo ("Les enfoirés", 2008)

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CAROLINE

 

song of the french rapper MC Solaar, real name: Claude M'Barali. First released on his 1991 album "Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo".

 

MC Solaar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce204BgoZvs

 

Celine with Mc Solaar and Nolween Leroy (TV Special "Celine" 2007):

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CENT MILLE CHANSONS

 

written by Michel Magne and Eddy Marnay, first released by Frida Boccara in 1968.

 

Frida Boccara:

 

Celine with Eddy Marnary (1987, "Station Du Soleil"):

 

 

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!

 

"Cent mille chansons"

 

Il y aura cent mille chansons

Quand viendra le temps des cent mille saisons

Cent mille amoureux

Pareils à nous deux

Dans le lit tout bleu de la terre

Cent mille chansons rien qu'à nous

Cent mille horizons devant nous

Partagés de bonheur

Tout étalé de nos coeurs

Et des châteaux insensés

Et des bateaux étoilés

Et des étoiles oubliées

Et tes yeux et mes yeux

Dans un océan d'amour

 

Il y aura cent mille chansons

Quand viendra le temps des cent mille saisons

Cent mille maisons

Gravées à ton nom

Parmi les moissons de la terre

Cent mille chansons rien qu'à nous

Cent mille horizons devant nous

Partagés de bonheur

Tout étalé de nos coeurs

Et des pays reconnus

Et des forêts éperdues

Et des chagrins défendus

Et tes yeux et mes yeux

Dans un océan d'amour

 

 

"A hundred thousand songs"

 

There will be a hundred thousand songs

When the the time of a hundred thousand seasons will come

A hundred thousand lovers

Similar to both of us

In the blue bed of the earth

A hundred thousand songs all for us

A hundred thousand horizons in front of us

Sharing happiness

Spreading it out from our hearts

And the intense castles

And the starry boats

And the forgotten stars

And your eyes and my eyes

In an ocean of love

 

There will be a hundred thousand songs

When the the time of a hundred thousand seasons will come

A hundred thousand homes

Engrabed in your name

Among the harvests of the earth

A hundred thousand songs all for us

A hundred thousand horizons in front of us

Sharing happiness

Spreading it out from our hearts

And the recognized countries

And the overwhelming forests

And the defended grief

And your eyes and my eyes

In an ocean of love

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C'EST UN PETIT MONDE

 

French adaption of "It's a small world". According to Wikipedia: It's a popular musical boat ride located in the Fantasyland area at each of the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide "Children of the World" was the working title of the attraction. Its tentative soundtrack featured the national anthems of the countries represented throughout the ride all playing all at once, which resulted in a cacophonous noise. Walt showed a scale model of the attraction to his staff songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, saying "I need one song that can be easily translated into many languages and be played as a round." The Sherman Brothers then wrote "It's a small world (after all)" in the wake of the Cuban Missile Crisis, which influenced the song's message of peace and brotherhood. When they first presented it to Walt, they played it as a slow ballad. Walt requested something more cheerful, so they sped up the tempo and sang in counterpoint. Walt was so delighted with the final result that he renamed the attraction "it's a small world" after the Sherman Brothers' song. It is argued that this song is the single most performed and most translated piece of music on Earth.

 

 

Celine performed a sample of this song in Euro Disney Paris, France in 1996:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3XzJLCKTZg

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ENCORE ET ENCORE

 

Francis Cabrel (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuNsWa36B3k

 

Celine with Francis Cabrel (TV special "Station Du Soleil", 1987):