Celine Criticized by Daniel Merriweather

[celine4evauk]

I would think she's been told by now, who knows? That's why all this discussion is somewhat funny to me, because we are all going on and on here and she hasn't a clue!? It's kind of like, don't worry your pretty little head.

To be honest I hope she did know about it sooner and was pissed as hell!

 

Especially cos we know at some point some interviewer will ask her about it.

[CelinesDIVO5]

I personally hope they keep the song, in my opinion it will cause more of a "scandal" if they completely remove it from the album. However, I do think it should no longer be the album title (I did like it though) and that should not be released as a single.

 

And on the topic of Celine writing songs didn't she write and produce a song for Marc Dupre while she was pregnant with the twins? Regardless though even if she does ever write a song for herself I imagine it would be a French song not an English song.

 

Celine says she writes better in English than in French because she hated school when she was a little girl and never paid attention whereas she was determined to have an international career and took very hard to learning English. She wrote "Tous pres du bonheur" as "I'm Gonna Love You Forever" in English and then it was later translated into French.

Edited July 3, 2013 at 03:23 PM by CelinesDIVO5

[c4n4d4]

Celine says she writes better in English than in French because she hated school when she was a little girl and never paid attention whereas she was determined to have an international career and took very hard to learning English. She wrote "Tous pres du bonheur" as "I'm Gonna Love You Forever" in English and then it was later translated into French.

That's a good point I forgot about that

[marc-02]

Well put Dave:

"I've worked for Celine for over 20 years," Platel said. "In terms of sharing the credit, she is one of most generous individuals that I've ever met. During her career, Celine has been very vocal about the fact that she does not write her own songs and that she is fortunate to have wonderful and talented writers provide these gifts to her. For her to be accused of "stealing" a song is not only grossly inaccurate, but also very hurtful.

"During the thousands of interviews that she's given over the years, it's often that she will not mention the names of the writers involved. It's something that just doesn't come up a lot in the interviews."

[rael1983]

I personally hope they keep the song, in my opinion it will cause more of a "scandal" if they completely remove it from the album. However, I do think it should no longer be the album title (I did like it though) and that should not be released as a single.

 

I know that removing the song would cause more talk, but if she finally keeps it on the album I wouldn't stand that he would be getting royalties after having accused her of "stealing" his song. He still needs to make a public apology. I'm waiting for it.

[DionFanAlways]

Especially cos we know at some point some interviewer will ask her about it.

I don't think she would get asked about it or her team wouldn't allow it!

[Jeff Abbott]

"Platel said Merriweather will receive full songwriting credits in Dion's album, due in October."

 

Am I the only one feeling kinda ambiguous about this statement?

[c4n4d4]

What do you mean?

[Jeff Abbott]

What do you mean?

I somehow confused songwriting credits (his name in the CD sleeve notes) with songwriting royalties (money for his contribution to the album).

Edited July 3, 2013 at 04:21 PM by Jeff Abbott

[LukeD]

I own this Celine page on FB so I just posted a status commenting on Daniel Merriweather's attack. You might want to check it out so here's the link:

 

https://www.facebook...OneVoice?ref=hl

 

Thing is... we should really post as many comments as we can in order to get rid of this song & all the negativity it now contains.

Edited July 3, 2013 at 07:21 PM by LukeD

[Jeff Abbott]

And we made the news too now...

 

Angry Celine Dion fans want Daniel Merriweather off her album

 

Read more >> http://www.courierma...d-1226673840288

Hope Daniel Merriweather has already seen that article. If he has, I'm curious about his reaction. One step too far?

[Prima_Donna1]

I went on his facebook last night and fans attacked that site like rabid lambs or something. We really had Celine's back all the way on this one.

[Angel2006]

Please don't try and get Water And A Flame off of the album does anyone know what will happen if the song get's dropped. Celine and Rene will have to change the whole concept for the album again and have more meetings.

 

They will also have to go through more songs to choose a new single and title for the album. I really don't want that to happen. I hope everyone forgets about the whole drama with this song and just let it be.

 

I'm sure Celine and Rene have it under control. It sounds to me like things are already taken care of, from what Dave Plattel said. I can't wait anymore for this album. Please, Know more set backs.

[QueenCeline87]

I also find it odd that they might not have informed Celine!

I know she might not google herself to see what's going on but at the end of the day when it comes to something that is damaging to her good name and possibly damaging to her new album before its even released , she should be informed!

I know they are trying to protect her and she is busy with orher things , but how awkward if this pops up in an interview in the future...this makes me think that she has surely been informed of this?

[Shamrock_1982]

True she does not read her own press, but given that this press has gone to another level... she now knows!

Lets face it, in future interviews this question/topic will come up especially during promo for the album, and things are different now a days than back in the day with twitter and fb with info/news going viral so quick and easy to alot more people... and to ignore the subject or not be aware when asked would be silly and embarassing.

But keep the song, just dont release it as a single...

[Javito]

Please don't try and get Water And A Flame off of the album does anyone know what will happen if the song get's dropped. Celine and Rene will have to change the whole concept for the album again and have more meetings.

 

They will also have to go through more songs to choose a new single and title for the album. I really don't want that to happen. I hope everyone forgets about the whole drama with this song and just let it be.

 

I'm sure Celine and Rene have it under control. It sounds to me like things are already taken care of, from what Dave Plattel said. I can't wait anymore for this album. Please, Know more set backs.

 

I don't think they have to change the concept and push back the album only for one song, come on. They just need to pick another meaningful song as the title of the album, it's that easy and simple. Besides, the "Water and a Flame" concept was originally intended for the half Vegas/half originals album, a concept which has been rejected long ago, so actually this song lost its meaning since months ago already

Edited July 3, 2013 at 10:00 PM by Javito

[infiniti]

just read his FB post...wow. I feel like he did not want anyone to cover the song but don't understand "did not give credit" part either...I would be the happiest kid in the block if Celine sang the song I wrote. chill, dude!!! Performing/singing for 32 years is lots of life -experience and especially when we talk about Celine. I think the album title Must be changed at least.

[infiniti]

Please don't try and get Water And A Flame off of the album does anyone know what will happen if the song get's dropped. Celine and Rene will have to change the whole concept for the album again and have more meetings.

 

They will also have to go through more songs to choose a new single and title for the album. I really don't want that to happen. I hope everyone forgets about the whole drama with this song and just let it be.

 

I'm sure Celine and Rene have it under control. It sounds to me like things are already taken care of, from what Dave Plattel said. I can't wait anymore for this album. Please, Know more set backs.

so we might wait for another year...

Edited July 3, 2013 at 10:06 PM by infiniti

[browseceline]

Celine is always thankful to the writers of the songs she interprets. Daniel Merriweather has taken its conclusions too early and look what happened, even an article about angry Celine Dion fans... I think it is rather amusing and it also shows the enormous power of social media!

I just looked on Daniel's official facebookpage, and indeed many pro- Celine reactions. Many many reactions. Think before you act mr. Merriweather!

Celine always gives credit to the writers of the songs and she will never ever say the song is her own or that she wrote the song, because we all know, Celine does not write her songs ( exceptions to the rule ) and she is grateful for the many talented writers and composers that offer her songs that she can make her own.

But let's punish mr. Merriweather by taking Water and a Flame from the album. I did not like the song in its original form and I was not surprised by Celine's interpretation either. By taking it from the album he cannot get royalties anymore

But let that not be a reason to delay the album until Christmas 2014!

Edited July 3, 2013 at 10:13 PM by browseceline

[stevo]

Celine is closing the gap with Mariah with regards to followers on Facebook. Merriweather has underestimated her fan base.

[nuts2you]

boy would I love to be a fly on the wall today when she found out about this,

[Jeff Abbott]

Aussie songwriter furious at Celine Dion's 'rip-off' from The Sydney Morning Herald

 

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/aussie-songwriter-furious-at-celine-dions-ripoff-20130703-2pb1p.html

[QueenCeline87]

Aussie songwriter furious at Celine Dion's 'rip-off' from The Sydney Morning Herald

 

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/aussie-songwriter-furious-at-celine-dions-ripoff-20130703-2pb1p.html

 

Alot of heated arguments going on in the comments on that article!

 

[QueenCeline87]

I'm also really mad that he started this and now not a peep from him since Celine's managements statement ...so ungrateful. All he is doing is trying to promote his new song ...which is available for free!!! Says alot really!

It's very obvious he done this to promote himself!

 

[Prima_Donna1]

Wow Merriweather is not looking good now, however, the comments on the article just posted are taking his side. I don't understand why they are taking his side when in a tv show it is never been a discussion or an asked question about the writers. No offence but they do not know what they are talking about at all. Also Eg White needs to show his behind somewhere and clear up his mess. And look Samantha Ronson was the one that told him about it and what did she say? Stupid! Edited July 4, 2013 at 12:19 AM by Prima_Donna1

[rael1983]

Wow Merriweather is not looking good now, however, the comments on the article just posted are taking his side. I don't understand why they are taking his side when in a tv show it is never been a discussion or an asked question about the writers. No offence but they do not know what they are talking about at all. Also Eg White needs to show his behind somewhere and clear up his mess. And look Samantha Ronson was the one that told him about it and what did she say? Stupid!

 

They are just taking his side because he is Australian and that's an Australian website.

[rael1983]

I'm also really mad that he started this and now not a peep from him since Celine's managements statement ...so ungrateful. All he is doing is trying to promote his new song ...which is available for free!!! Says alot really!

It's very obvious he done this to promote himself!

 

I really hope he makes a public apology after all. I'm waiting for it. He needs to do it now.

[Prima_Donna1]

They are just taking his side because he is Australian and that's an Australian website.

Oh wow that says it all but he still wrong.

[LukeD]

His fans are borderline retarded. Edited July 4, 2013 at 01:51 AM by LukeD

[québecflower]

i think some of his fans don't understand what they see and hear. The comments about Katie asking to Celine : Why Water and flames..not realising that in fact she was asking why did they choose that title...And those who say that he may be ashamed that someone like Celine wanted to sing the song. He was afraid to lose some hipsters fans ..He can return to his depression, me neither i don't Celine to sing the song. Edited July 4, 2013 at 03:04 AM by québecflower