Exclusive interview with composer René Grignon (Fais Ce Que Tu Voudras)

[J-Man]

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Visit the ultimate Celine Dion discography website, The Power Of The Music, to read an exclusive interview with René Grignon, composer of Céline's 1986 hit "Fais Ce Que Tu Voudras".

In it he tells some very interseting facts about the creation of the song, his time with Céline and René, his friendship with Eddy Marnay and also the battle he successfully fought against copyright theft.

He also reveals some fascinating information about a never heard "alternative version" of the song!

Click the image above for the full interview:
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Thanks, John & Davey

[LuisMa]

Thank you for the interview, what an interesting read! I have always wanted to be a famous songwriter, that's one of my passions.

 

I love "Stay", I'd love to hear Celine sing it! And the question about whether he liked the final cut of the video they made for his song was very smart.

 

Congrats for the fine exclusive interview!!!

[Davey84]

I would have never expected in a million years this origine of Fais Ce Que Tu Voudras!! Another unreleased gem, that is just sitting there waiting for us!!

 

I feel very honoured René Grignon wanted to tell his story to John and me!

[Bell]

And we are very happy that you shared it with us, Davey! Thank you, it was a real pleasure!

[Javito]

Thank you guys, what a fantastic job! Well done

 

I've read the full interview paying a lot of attention to what this man had to say about the early years of Céline's career and how it was to be with her and René in the recording studio But my favourite part was the story about that copyright song stealing. Having studied a postgrade in Intellectual Property (Copyright), I followed those lines with the utmost interest. I'm happy to know this man got back integrally what belonged to him and his reputation as a creator, what a cheeky that Roussell!

 

And about the english version of the song... so here we have another one to add to the list. And its getting long now! Wish he had told you he had plans to release it

Edited December 23, 2012 at 06:20 PM by Javito

[TiagoFragoso05]

Thank you so so much !! I felt his story, and it's a long and very interesting read.. I don't even have words to express how I fell now.. How can a man do what

 

he did... ? He stole the song.. Anyway.

 

NOW I WANT SO BAD to listen to the English version and the demos.. I know it's something almost impossible....

 

thank you once again for sharing this with us. I'm speechless..

[Bell]

Yes, it would be great if we could hear the English version but...

[Alex_Incognito]

ABSOLUTELY fascinating. Fais ce que tu voudras remains one of my very favorites from Celine. The song and the video. Her work back then really had a magical quality.

[Mrs.Goldman]

OMG this is amazing!!!!!!!!

 

Thank you so much for doing this!!!

[DionFanAlways]

What a fascinating story and interview.

[pat200]

great read! we need more interviews like that

[Alex_Incognito]

Whenever I get off a train I expect to meet with three of me, but it never happens.

[Daysleeper]

Thank you for this amazing and interesting interview. "Fais ce que tu voudras" is actually one of my favorites Céline's songs. I'm glad to know more about it. I only hope we will hear the english version one day. As the song was written and recorded originally in english, does this mean it was intended to be released on Céline's first english album? ...I also wish Céline speaks a little bit more about her songs and her career like this. Every song has it's own story behind.

[DionFanAlways]

Thank you for this amazing and interesting interview. "Fais ce que tu voudras" is actually one of my favorites Céline's songs. I'm glad to know more about it. I only hope we will hear the english version one day. As the song was written and recorded originally in english, does this mean it was intended to be released on Céline's first english album? ...I also wish Céline speaks a little bit more about her songs and her career like this. Every song has it's own story behind.

So true, it would be wonderful to hear about what she was thinking or feeling about certain songs of her career.

[Amethystj]

Thank you for this amazing interview, John and Davey !

I really enjoyed reading this.

Great job and nice Xmas gift

[chocolatechip15]

What a great interview! I love reading these behind-the-scenes stories from people who really knew and worked with Celine and Rene -- and how it confirms how wonderful they both are. What great, great stories! Thanks for sharing this!!!

[chocolatechip15]

And for those interested in the copyright law aspect of this interview, there's an English version of the court's decision available here: http://decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/en/1991/t-1283-88_38261/t-1283-88.pdf

 

Very interesting stuff . .the court's decision mentions a few times that the song was originally intended for Celine, and that Rene's assistant received the cassette . . interesting!

[Matej]

I would like to say thank you so much for this amazing and interesting interview, really great job John and Davey! I'm very proud that I'm a part of this forum with so many wonderful people (collectors and museums) like you guys, thank you again!

[Matias]

One of my fav! and now there is an english version?????????? WOW we need it!!

[Daysleeper]

whre

 

 

 

where is the interview? can find it

 

Just click on the banner in the first post.

[CELINEFAN01]

Just click on the banner in the first post.

 

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