Revealing Interview on FAZ

[smw]

Thanks for translating the the interviews!

 

It's sad about the almost separation in 2007. I guess you never know what's going on in people's lives though.

Wasn't that around the time of the Taking Chances world tour?

 

I guess their happy now. I hope for both of them that they are--it could just be the translation, but it seems like they are more like just friends now. But, I guess that doesn't mean anything bad for their marriage, most happily married people are friends too. So, maybe that's why it is better than it was before.

 

Too bad television interviews never go over these things. How many times was she on Oprah and none of these things (meaning the trouble in their marriage, etc) never came up? I wonder A) if she will do another Oprah interview on Oprah's network and B: if they will finally talk about things beyond the standard interview. Clearly, she will discuss things when asked. Maybe Oprah just wasn't permitted to ask those things before?

 

Anyway. Thanks again for translating! The comment about owning 3,000 pairs of shoes and not knowing 7 languages made me laugh.

 

Oprah is a fantastic interviewer -- but many times the producers are told what sorts of questions can be asked. I think Oprah and Celine both understood that the Oprah's show was THE platform for Celine to sell her music. So they often kept things surface-level. They'd dig down deeper every now and then -- but it was kept lighthearted and all about "Celine, you're great! Everyone should buy your music!" And it worked. I think Oprah is the singular reason why Celine's records continued to sell so well post comeback in 2002.

 

This is the first time Celine hasn't had Oprah's platform in the US -- and look at the decline in sales. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled that it's a number 2 album! And I do think with the NeYo duet and other promotion, the album will consistently sell. But Oprah and Celine was a money making machine. Very rare. Makes us long for the days of Celine and Rosie too! That was another golden opportunity.

[smw]

It's clear we're not the only ones here that find her contract in Vegas absolutely shocking and enslaving :wtf:What a shame they've accepted this when they didn't had any obligation to do so.

 

 

 

 

I'm highly surprised this hasn't made a headline in the press!!!

 

I hope -- at least -- Celine will continue to do show outside of the US in her time off. I hate that, since, I'm a US resident -- she is not allowed to perform outside of Vegas here. But there was the NYC show and maybe she can wiggle in more of those sorts of appearances.

 

If in addition to the Vegas shows between now and 2019, there are more Jamaica festivals, more French shows, more English shows in other countries -- and if she could do more small-venue appearances in the US/Canada -- then I won't complain. But there better be a HUGE world tour in 2019/2020!

[browseceline]

And here you have it: all the answers to questions we always wanted to have an answer for: Everything has been answered. She is an open book completely. What a revealing interviews! Amazing

[nuts2you]

I really enjoyed this interview,

[browseceline]

It's clear we're not the only ones here that find her contract in Vegas absolutely shocking and enslaving :wtf:What a shame they've accepted this when they didn't had any obligation to do so.

 

 

 

 

I'm highly surprised this hasn't made a headline in the press!!!

 

that is probably because Celine and Rene managed to keep this behind closed doors

[Jessyka]

Very interesting interview. Thank you for posting!

[Stuart2007]

Never seen her look as sad as the closing night for AND. I thought she was dreading the start of the TC world tour being so soon. It mignht have been that time together during that tour that saved the marriage. They seem as close as ever on the documentary dvd. My Love finally explained. Linda Perry I love you.

[browseceline]

It's clear we're not the only ones here that find her contract in Vegas absolutely shocking and enslaving :wtf:What a shame they've accepted this when they didn't had any obligation to do so.

 

Celine obviously did not really think about the longterm consequences. And now she is stuck to it. By the way about selling the houses; has any of you thought about the idea that they sold them because maybe sometime they want to get rid of the contract with Vegas? Buy themselves out? just an idea, not saying it is so, but could be..

[browseceline]

Never seen her look as sad as the closing night for AND. I thought she was dreading the start of the TC world tour being so soon. It mignht have been that time together during that tour that saved the marriage. They seem as close as ever on the documentary dvd. My Love finally explained. Linda Perry I love you.

 

well thought!

[lyn]

wow guys thank you for the interviews!!

 

I was not used drinking alcohol. But I knew I had to perform the next day as well.

Singing All by myself was really hard

 

someone PLEASE locate this performance

[browseceline]

wow guys thank you for the interviews!!

 

 

 

someone PLEASE locate this performance

 

that was about her evening in Amsterdam, look at the translation I did for this interview.

She forgot she had to another show the next day and All by myself was hard ( because of the alcohol the night before)

[Alex_Incognito]

Wow. I'm actually shocked with that interview. It's not surprising that that was a rough time for them. Ending AND and going on to the TCWT.

[lyn]

that was about her evening in Amsterdam, look at the translation I did for this interview.

She forgot she had to another show the next day and All by myself was hard ( because of the alcohol the night before)

 

heh i know, couldn't find it on youtube tho! :/

 

How well do you speak German?

 

Not very well. Don’t tell this my son because he thinks that I am speaking 7 languages. He is supposed to believe this lie, so that he works hard for school. If he manages to speak 7 languages one day, I will tell him that I do not. Actually, I don’t speak any foreign language because I just know a few phrases.

 

But you have even sung in Chinese

 

Well, I just repeated what they have provided. Listen, I have 3000 pairs of shoes. Do you seriously think that I am smart enough to speak 7 languages? (laughs

 

omg. amazing. hahaha. i'm seeing her in a whole new light now, and respecting her a lot more too. I'm intrigued how open she suddenly is..! She (or her team) used to be afraid of her thoughts somehow

[Stuart2007]

 

 

that was about her evening in Amsterdam, look at the translation I did for this interview.

She forgot she had to another show the next day and All by myself was hard ( because of the alcohol the night before)

 

I wonder how that turned out? All by my belch.

[NicoNV]

Never seen her look as sad as the closing night for AND. I thought she was dreading the start of the TC world tour being so soon. It mignht have been that time together during that tour that saved the marriage. They seem as close as ever on the documentary dvd. My Love finally explained. Linda Perry I love you.

 

 

I think I remember a few months ago there was an interview in a Las Vegas paper where she had discussed communication issues in their marriage. The timeframe she gave must have been around the start of the tour. Maybe they worked it out before the tour? (I say this because I agree with you--they seem fine on the documentary and I do not think even they could have hidden a near separation for an entire tour with a documentary crew following them.

 

Your comment about "My Love" is spot on. It really does change the meaning of that song (at least for me). Maybe that's why she gets so emotional and it's such an important song for her? I remember on the recording sessions for "My Love" her crying and saying something like if people only knew the truth, they would cry too.

 

I am glad they worked it out. So many people just give up. But, she has said as recently as the new Larry King interview that Rene is her husband now more than ever. Good for the both of them. I am sorry they had to go through it (as I would be for anyone), but they came through it and are still together.

 

Her comment about being together due to business issues makes sense. How could they separate on the eve of world tour when her marriage is so tied to her image? It must have been extrodinarily difficult. It was smart for them to not say anything until they worked through it. It maintained her image, gave them the time they needed, and it still allows her to show that she can relate to people. Good business sense all around.

 

 

(I hope my posts do not imply that I doubt their marriage. Every couple has issues. I was sad to hear about it as I would have been for anyone. But, I am glad they are happy now--or at least seem to be).

[chocolatechip15]

Interesting interview, but I'm wondering exactly what she said, because some of the word choices seem a little odd. . . I'm assuming this was translated first from French or English into German, and then back to English. I especially wonder exactly what she said about having "come close to separating." Because in the next paragraph she says they went to "marriage guidance" . .that's what I mean about odd word choice - -what is "marriage guidance"? Does that mean a couples therapist? Or just the advice about communication that she's given so many times before?

 

Either way, I'm glad they seem to be in a great place now.

 

And I don't think My Love is about Rene. Linda Perry herself said it wasn't a love song, but was about Celine's relationship with the industry, her fans, her career, the pressure of maintaining a perfect image ("Lately, I'm sorry but I can't hold a smile"). And it's clear when you watch the recording sessions, and she talks about having started her career so young, that it's about her career and the dark side of having given so much to it.

[flutefreak]

I think I remember a few months ago there was an interview in a Las Vegas paper where she had discussed communication issues in their marriage. The timeframe she gave must have been around the start of the tour. Maybe they worked it out before the tour? (I say this because I agree with you--they seem fine on the documentary and I do not think even they could have hidden a near separation for an entire tour with a documentary crew following them.

 

Your comment about "My Love" is spot on. It really does change the meaning of that song (at least for me). Maybe that's why she gets so emotional and it's such an important song for her? I remember on the recording sessions for "My Love" her crying and saying something like if people only knew the truth, they would cry too.

 

I am glad they worked it out. So many people just give up. But, she has said as recently as the new Larry King interview that Rene is her husband now more than ever. Good for the both of them. I am sorry they had to go through it (as I would be for anyone), but they came through it and are still together.

 

Her comment about being together due to business issues makes sense. How could they separate on the eve of world tour when her marriage is so tied to her image? It must have been extrodinarily difficult. It was smart for them to not say anything until they worked through it. It maintained her image, gave them the time they needed, and it still allows her to show that she can relate to people. Good business sense all around.

 

 

(I hope my posts do not imply that I doubt their marriage. Every couple has issues. I was sad to hear about it as I would have been for anyone. But, I am glad they are happy now--or at least seem to be).

Totally agree with you. It must be doubly as hard for them because of marriage and working together. I've been feeling sad for them ever since I read this article this afternoon, but I'm very happy that they appear to have worked out their issues. This makes me have even more respect for her because it proves that she is willing to do a lot of hard work and not just give up. I admire both of them so much more for that. Boy I am sure looking at My Love differently too, she was a wreck during the making of video now this sheds new light on the reason.

[c4n4d4]

Interesting interview, but I'm wondering exactly what she said, because some of the word choices seem a little odd. . . I'm assuming this was translated first from French or English into German, and then back to English. I especially wonder exactly what she said about having "come close to separating." Because in the next paragraph she says they went to "marriage guidance" . .that's what I mean about odd word choice - -what is "marriage guidance"? Does that mean a couples therapist? Or just the advice about communication that she's given so many times before?

 

Either way, I'm glad they seem to be in a great place now.

 

And I don't think My Love is about Rene. Linda Perry herself said it wasn't a love song, but was about Celine's relationship with the industry, her fans, her career, the pressure of maintaining a perfect image ("Lately, I'm sorry but I can't hold a smile"). And it's clear when you watch the recording sessions, and she talks about having started her career so young, that it's about her career and the dark side of having given so much to it.

"Marriage guidance" = marriage counseling

[flutefreak]

Interesting interview, but I'm wondering exactly what she said, because some of the word choices seem a little odd. . . I'm assuming this was translated first from French or English into German, and then back to English. I especially wonder exactly what she said about having "come close to separating." Because in the next paragraph she says they went to "marriage guidance" . .that's what I mean about odd word choice - -what is "marriage guidance"? Does that mean a couples therapist? Or just the advice about communication that she's given so many times before?

 

Either way, I'm glad they seem to be in a great place now.

 

And I don't think My Love is about Rene. Linda Perry herself said it wasn't a love song, but was about Celine's relationship with the industry, her fans, her career, the pressure of maintaining a perfect image ("Lately, I'm sorry but I can't hold a smile"). And it's clear when you watch the recording sessions, and she talks about having started her career so young, that it's about her career and the dark side of having given so much to it.

I think you are right, the translation and word choices seem a little odd, it would be nice to know exactly what was said. Some of it maybe was lost in translation??

[littleames]

Interesting interview, but I'm wondering exactly what she said, because some of the word choices seem a little odd. . . I'm assuming this was translated first from French or English into German, and then back to English. I especially wonder exactly what she said about having "come close to separating." Because in the next paragraph she says they went to "marriage guidance" . .that's what I mean about odd word choice - -what is "marriage guidance"? Does that mean a couples therapist? Or just the advice about communication that she's given so many times before?

 

Either way, I'm glad they seem to be in a great place now.

 

And I don't think My Love is about Rene. Linda Perry herself said it wasn't a love song, but was about Celine's relationship with the industry, her fans, her career, the pressure of maintaining a perfect image ("Lately, I'm sorry but I can't hold a smile"). And it's clear when you watch the recording sessions, and she talks about having started her career so young, that it's about her career and the dark side of having given so much to it.

 

Marriage Guidance is like Marriage Counseling/Therapy, you talk about communication and problems you have etc! I think communication was their biggest problem, especially since she speaks about communication in recent interviews.

 

And I agree with you on 'My Love'..what they talk about in the making of video is nothing about love. It was about her being tired and un-happy and always trying to make her fans happy, which kept her busy and she couldn't even make her kid breakfast.

[chocolatechip15]

You guys, we should watch the My Love recording session again -- it's so clear that it's NOT about Rene, but about the pressure and time demands of her career:

 

Linda Perry: "My initial impression of Celine was a woman who does not know how to say no. For her to go do these interviews, sing until she's blue in the face, to do . . how many shows for 5 years straight . . all these things . .you know, there is a person in there that isn't having any time to do anything . . ."

 

Celine (tearful): "You know, it's difficult, when you start your career when you're 12; you don't have time to question yourself; who am I really? . . .I"ve done that work for 25 years or more, and when you start so young and do it for so long nonstop, you have no time to kind of like to question yourself, to feel yourself . .even though I'm the one who wanted it; I wanted that; i wanted that life." [she doesn't mention Rene at all, and is even saying here that she herself wanted it.]

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n1isksdLgE

Edited November 12, 2013 at 02:09 AM by chocolatechip15

[flutefreak]

Chocolate chip you are right, the video is not about Rene, I guess I just felt maybe she was extra emotional because there were other issues at home during the making of. I don't really know of course, just making assumptions based on the recent interview.

[littleames]

All I know is, Go them for working it out in private instead of plastered all over tabloids!

Some people might not like there being an age difference, but they are a team and a lot stronger than these so called relationships in Hollywood

[Your_Su_Phu]

OMG...that interview.

We're lucky to be getting an album and international promotional tour at all it seems

[Katie]

Recenty Céline said that she listened to D'elles album not a log time go and she cried...Looks like that era was very though for her at a personal stake

[dj_a_rock]

Naughty Celine! lol!

[chocolatechip15]

Recenty Céline said that she listened to D'elles album not a log time go and she cried...Looks like that era was very though for her at a personal stake

 

I agree. I actually think On S'est Aime a Cause is much more applicable here than My Love . . I don't have a complete understanding of the French poetry, but it's a song that reaffirms love after a long relationship with ups and downs. When the relationship starts, you love each other "because" . . because of all the various reasons you fall in love with someone when everything is rose-colored and seems perfect and you have big dreams. . but now you see things differently, and you have to love each other "despite" - despite the problems, the bad times. And it ends by saying the highest point of love is when you love each other *because* of the *despites*

 

I've always loved the recording session for this song . . go to 1:19:24 and you see Celine singing it to Rene, and them laughing in the studio and hugging . .such gentle affection there. It seems even more meaningful now.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4qTtyiFsY4

Edited November 12, 2013 at 03:46 AM by chocolatechip15

[CELINEFAN01]

I think I remember a few months ago there was an interview in a Las Vegas paper where she had discussed communication issues in their marriage. The timeframe she gave must have been around the start of the tour. Maybe they worked it out before the tour? (I say this because I agree with you--they seem fine on the documentary and I do not think even they could have hidden a near separation for an entire tour with a documentary crew following them.

 

Your comment about "My Love" is spot on. It really does change the meaning of that song (at least for me). Maybe that's why she gets so emotional and it's such an important song for her? I remember on the recording sessions for "My Love" her crying and saying something like if people only knew the truth, they would cry too.

 

I am glad they worked it out. So many people just give up. But, she has said as recently as the new Larry King interview that Rene is her husband now more than ever. Good for the both of them. I am sorry they had to go through it (as I would be for anyone), but they came through it and are still together.

 

Her comment about being together due to business issues makes sense. How could they separate on the eve of world tour when her marriage is so tied to her image? It must have been extrodinarily difficult. It was smart for them to not say anything until they worked through it. It maintained her image, gave them the time they needed, and it still allows her to show that she can relate to people. Good business sense all around.

 

 

(I hope my posts do not imply that I doubt their marriage. Every couple has issues. I was sad to hear about it as I would have been for anyone. But, I am glad they are happy now--or at least seem to be).

 

NOW THAT I KNOW ABOUT "MY LOVE MEANING" IT BREAKS MY HEART TO WATCH IT BECAUSE I KNOW THAT SHE WAS SUFFER BECAUSE OF HER MARRIAGE, IT'S A PRAYER TO RENE IN A WAY )=

[CELINEFAN01]

Interesting interview, but I'm wondering exactly what she said, because some of the word choices seem a little odd. . . I'm assuming this was translated first from French or English into German, and then back to English. I especially wonder exactly what she said about having "come close to separating." Because in the next paragraph she says they went to "marriage guidance" . .that's what I mean about odd word choice - -what is "marriage guidance"? Does that mean a couples therapist? Or just the advice about communication that she's given so many times before?

 

Either way, I'm glad they seem to be in a great place now.

 

And I don't think My Love is about Rene. Linda Perry herself said it wasn't a love song, but was about Celine's relationship with the industry, her fans, her career, the pressure of maintaining a perfect image ("Lately, I'm sorry but I can't hold a smile"). And it's clear when you watch the recording sessions, and she talks about having started her career so young, that it's about her career and the dark side of having given so much to it.

 

 

IM CRYING!!! )= THAT MUST BE ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS... BUT SO GLAD THEY ARE STILL TOGETHER AND IN LOVE♥

[littleames]

I agree. I actually think On S'est Aime a Cause is much more applicable here than My Love . . I don't have a complete understanding of the French poetry, but it's a song that reaffirms love after a long relationship with ups and downs. When the relationship starts, you love each other "because" . . because of all the various reasons you fall in love with someone when everything is rose-colored and seems perfect and you have big dreams. . but now you see things differently, and you have to love each other "despite" - despite the problems, the bad times. And it ends by saying the highest point of love is when you love each other *because* of the *despites*

 

I've always loved the recording session for this song . . go to 1:19:24 and you see Celine singing it to Rene, and them laughing in the studio and hugging . .such gentle affection there. It seems even more meaningful now.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4qTtyiFsY4

I was literally just watching this lol! I agree, much more fitting! I've always thought it was a beautiful song!