The Ultimate Live Performance

[stevo]

Celine is the greatest singer on earth- let's celebrate her best performances! (again)

 

I am loving her emotion, her look and flawless vocals here- I think this is in the running for one of the best live performances ever- the ending gives me goosebumps every time.

 

Imagine- Jay Leno 1993

 

[Celine Fan 77]

Fuff, so hard to pic just one, here are some of my favorite live performances:

 

Have a Heart (Juno Awards, 1987)

A perfect performance, the only thing I regret is that she didn't sing the full version of this song. However, it's not an easy song to sing, specially the second half of it, which is highly demanding vocally. She just managed to sing it on the same key as the album version and, to my taste, it resulted to be an even better performance than the one she did on the recording studio. I wish we'll eventually get a higher quality version of this video.

 

Any Other Way (Into The Night, 1990)

Another amazing performance but, unfortunately, a shortened version of the song once again. I love how she plays with her voice during this performance and the fact that it's on the same key as the album version, which is more demanding vocally for her (mainly because she usually sings her songs on a lower key than the studio recording).

 

Where Does My Heart Beat Now (The Super Dave Show, 1990)

Finally, a non-shortened performance on the same key as the studio recording. Great performance, demanding for the voice, but she makes it look effortless. I just wish she would have done a more original ending but, overall, amazing again!

 

L'amour Existe Encore (Un Siècle Sur Scène, 1992)

The orchestra makes this performance even more sublime. She hits just the right notes, I really enjoy this era, short before her vocal trinity, as some fans like to say.

 

The Power Of Love (The Sonia Benezra Show, 1993)

Amazing, what can I say. Probably the best live performance of this song from all the promotional tour she did to support TCOML between 1993 and 1995. I think she was getting tired as the performance went by, but she managed to really deliver and do justice to the song.

 

Quand On N'a Que L'amour (D'eux Tour in Paris, 1995)

One of the most impressive live performances of her career in my opinion. She performed the song in other occasions but this is the ultimate live version in my opinion.

 

To Love You More (Juno Awards, 1997)

It's a rare gift to get to see a 100% live performance of this song, but WOW. I don't understand why she is always lipping it 'cause she doesn't seem to have problems to sing it really live onstage. A very nice and surprising ending by the way.

 

My Heart Will Go On (Academy Awards, 1998)

The greatest live version of this song ever! Shame it was shortened... The orchestra is not at its best, but Celine's voice is! I wish she sang the song this way at least once again, with such emotion and vocal power.

 

The Prayer (Academy Awards, 1999)

Seems like she really likes to impress the world every time she gets the chance to perform at the Oscars. I wish she and Andrea had also sang this song live at the Grammys that year, so we would have two stunning live versions from the same year.

[sailornic]

in the "to love you more" she c'ant sing the last part, she's completely breathless

[québecflower]

my favorite but maybe not her ultimate best is My heart will go on at the Oscar...the pressure she had to face , i can't imagine. To sing almost perfectly, one song (to me it was perfect) cold turkey , wow. For me , it is the best performance ever by any artist. Not easy to sing a song so difficult , knowing millions of people around the world are listening. That is for me the turning point in her carreer. She has becomed a legend just there.

[Bell]

L'amour Existe Encore (Un Siècle Sur Scène, 1992)

The orchestra makes this performance even more sublime. She hits just the right notes, I really enjoy this era, short before her vocal trinity, as some fans like to say.

 

 

Quand On N'a Que L'amour (D'eux Tour in Paris, 1995)

One of the most impressive live performances of her career in my opinion. She performed the song in other occasions but this is the ultimate live version in my opinion.

I can't really decide which one of these is my favourite.

[justinecoria]

My Heart Will Go On (Academy Awards, 1998)

The greatest live version of this song ever! Shame it was shortened... The orchestra is not at its best, but Celine's voice is! I wish she sang the song this way at least once again, with such emotion and vocal power.

Not the best version to me, but the "And I knoooow" is just one of the most beautiful thing I've ever heard in my life. :wub:

[Macaronie]

The Juno 1999 perfromance of Le Blues Du Businessman. Just because of that little f**k up that made her human.

[takeachance]

My favourite is Celines performance of Think Twce at the world music awards in 1995.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dIyHwz89Oc

[MaxRayÎles]

My favorite performance of her is "Lamour Existe Encore" for the victims 9/11

 

[Boy]

I truly think this perfomance is AMAZING.

 

Because You Loved Me @ GMA All Star Series 1996

 

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

[DionFanAlways]

I am enjoying this topic!

[Celine Fan 77]

 

Not a technically great performance, but very moving, powerful and emotional. I LOVE how her voice breaks on "Au Dela...", it makes the performance more dramatic and captivating.

[DionFanAlways]

 

Not a technically great performance, but very moving, powerful and emotional. I LOVE how her voice breaks on "Au Dela...", it makes the performance more dramatic and captivating.

 

Some people had mixed reviews on this. However I found it to be so moving considering why she was there. She looked SO tired. (maybe it was just the lighting??)

[Shaun]

I agree with pretty much what everyone else has already posted, some classic performances. Here's a few of my very favourites.

 

I'm Alive - Live at La Fureur, 2002

One of the very best performances of this song in my opinion. Celine's voice is so strong and she's clearly loving the lively crowd as well. Love this.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriIWW4fCko

 

My Heart Will Go On - Live at World Children's Day 2002

Those of you who have been here long enough wont be surprised to see me listing this performance here. Without a doubt my favourite live performance of this song. Celine's voice is as strong as ever, the orchestra really made a difference to the song and I've no doubt David Foster's presence made Celine raise her game as well.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGPNmEAy1DM

 

Love Can Move Mountains - Live at World Music Awards 2004

Not my favourite song of Celine's but this performance is so full of energy and importance that I loved it at the time and I still love it now. This was one of the times I realised I don't always need Celine to be on top form vocally to enjoy her performances. I loved that she featured the "A New Day..." cast as well. I love it when she went into the audience and touched Clive Davis and then kissed Rene. She OWNED the room that night!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGPNmEAy1DM

 

God Bless America - Tribute To Heroes 2001

Celine was in the midst of her hiatus when this tragic world event occured and although she admitted being scared she came to New York to be part of the telethon and to deliver this incredible performance. So emotional, so strong - this was a time when everyone stood together and Celine was right there alongside everyone. A quite outstanding performance.

 

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

[DionFanAlways]

WOW!

It's like she is singng to someone directly when she looks directly into the camera!?!

Edited October 21, 2012 at 04:30 PM by DionFanAlways

[Timster]

My Heart Will Go On - Live at World Children's Day 2002

Those of you who have been here long enough wont be surprised to see me listing this performance here. Without a doubt my favourite live performance of this song. Celine's voice is as strong as ever, the orchestra really made a difference to the song and I've no doubt David Foster's presence made Celine raise her game as well.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGPNmEAy1DM

 

Totally agree with you. For me, the World Children's Day concert is Celine's best performance of TTWII, TP & MHWGO! She was simply stunning that night, her voice was crystal clear, and for the first time in 2002, she didn't have the really soft voice we were used to hearing since her comeback, instead she had brought back her POWER!!

Edited October 21, 2012 at 05:01 PM by Timster

[CelinesDIVO5]

This is THE definitive perfomance of "S'il Sffisait D'aimer" of all time... from Gala L'ADISQ in 1998. I get chills every time I watch this!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Q0RHFJ_6Q

[CelinesDIVO5]

Best performance of "IN SOME SMALL WAY" in my opinion...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVG8Tqmljig

[Bell]

My favorite performance of her is "Lamour Existe Encore" for the victims 9/11

 

Definitely one of her most emotional performances.

[Bell]

 

Not a technically great performance, but very moving, powerful and emotional. I LOVE how her voice breaks on "Au Dela...", it makes the performance more dramatic and captivating.

Simply beautiful!

[Celine Fan 77]

I'm sure we'll post a live performance of Qui Peut Vivre Sans Amour if she ever sings it live, it's such an intense and powerful song!

[Boy]

I'm sure we'll post a live performance of Qui Peut Vivre Sans Amour if she ever sings it live, it's such an intense and powerful song!

 

Yeah, totally! Can't get this song outta my head. Well, the extract of the song)

[Celine Fan 77]

She is on fire on this song!

[Macaronie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xP4tRYGb3U...;feature=relmfu

[Bell]

I like this one:

 

I'm not sure how good it really is since I don't know that much about singing and how it should be done properly but...I find this performance emotional & beautiful.

Edited October 22, 2012 at 01:22 PM by Bell

[Bell]

 

This is probably among her best.

[DionFanAlways]

 

This is probably among her best.

I haven't seen that one before. I agree!!

[DionFanAlways]

I'm sure we'll post a live performance of Qui Peut Vivre Sans Amour if she ever sings it live, it's such an intense and powerful song!

I know! This is my favorite! I think it is so dramatic!

[Celinenvegas]

MMMM, this is a fun topic. I'm watching clip after clip - just fabulous!

 

Now this is one of my all time favorite LIVE performances. It's "River Deep, Mountain High" from the David Letterman show in 1994. There's so many things about this performance that I love. Her voice is amazing, she wasn't there to really promote anything as the song was not on the Colour of My Love album, she came out dressed casual - not all done up, She was focused and really into it, and it looks like she's using the Letterman "house" band. It really was a different Celine back then.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCZpq9HA3kM

 

Enjoy it!

[ewan123]

L amour existe encore from 1992

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4UIkvvkA4w...;feature=relmfu

 

its from the Un Scièle Sur Scène concert.. one of the best performances of LAEE... with an unbelievable orchestration.....