Celine Dion: 'I've improved with age' - BBC

[khader]

Celine Dion: 'I've improved with age'

Singer Celine Dion has been discussing her new album and why she is happy to be where she is in her career.

Her latest album, Loved Me Back to Life, entered the US charts at number two but just five weeks later it was at number 35.

The singer spoke to reporters about why she felt less pressure in her career now and why she always wanted to put her family first.

watch the intervew here

[dj_a_rock]

Oh my! This "flop" thing is everywhere.

[Taking Chances]

"If this record travels far or not...I'm proud of what I've done"

 

First of all, it's great that she's proud of this record no matter what. It is a good record, so no one can take away that. Even the critics has been mostly positive.

 

Secondly though, this record is only going to travel as far as she wants it to travel. The power is in her hands. And instead of giving it so little attention, maybe it's time to actually release a music video. The attitude that I'm seeing here is "careless" and that's the whole problem to begin with.

 

With this attitude it's going to be ten years until the next album. With Vegas extended, her family life, this will be the end if she doesn't want it anymore. She can still do a lot of things with her career, but with Vegas extended, nothing will happen. She will probably sing the same songs for the next seven years and won't release any new material. And if and when she finally does, she'll be asked the same questions she was this time around. "Why did you wait so long?" and then the answer will be the exact same... "I didn't take a break, I did Vagas, I'm a mother".

 

Let's just hope she proves this wrong and releases a new English album next year. Pffft.

[amelie]

"If this record travels far or not...I'm proud of what I've done"

 

First of all, it's great that she's proud of this record no matter what. It is a good record, so no one can take away that. Even the critics has been mostly positive.

 

Secondly though, this record is only going to travel as far as she wants it to travel. The power is in her hands. And instead of giving it so little attention, maybe it's time to actually release a music video. The attitude that I'm seeing here is "careless" and that's the whole problem to begin with.

 

With this attitude it's going to be ten years until the next album. With Vegas extended, her family life, this will be the end if she doesn't want it anymore. She can still do a lot of things with her career, but with Vegas extended, nothing will happen. She will probably sing the same songs for the next seven years and won't release any new material. And if and when she finally does, she'll be asked the same questions she was this time around. "Why did you wait so long?" and then the answer will be the exact same... "I didn't take a break, I did Vagas, I'm a mother".

 

Let's just hope she proves this wrong and releases a new English album next year. Pffft.

 

I also think she needs a follow up English album in 2015

[celinebestlover]

I agree, I love her devotion to be a mother, but with this competitive industry we, the fans want to see more of her than Vegas and the same secure spots she is comfortable with. I think that this album pushed a lot of limits but she needed and still needs much better marketing and promotion outta Vegas and NEW albums soon

[joaofilho]

It's all Sony's fault, it's being careless with Céline's career, not to mention that Céline is no longer caring about such a thing, I think it is the fault of both sides, sony is just worried in new artists, see the new Beyonce album 17 videos, 14 songs in 3 days and were already sold 600,000 copies digitally. I think if things continue like retirement is coming faster

[Javito]

"If this record travels far or not...I'm proud of what I've done"

 

First of all, it's great that she's proud of this record no matter what. It is a good record, so no one can take away that. Even the critics has been mostly positive.

 

Secondly though, this record is only going to travel as far as she wants it to travel. The power is in her hands. And instead of giving it so little attention, maybe it's time to actually release a music video. The attitude that I'm seeing here is "careless" and that's the whole problem to begin with.

 

With this attitude it's going to be ten years until the next album. With Vegas extended, her family life, this will be the end if she doesn't want it anymore. She can still do a lot of things with her career, but with Vegas extended, nothing will happen. She will probably sing the same songs for the next seven years and won't release any new material. And if and when she finally does, she'll be asked the same questions she was this time around. "Why did you wait so long?" and then the answer will be the exact same... "I didn't take a break, I did Vagas, I'm a mother".

 

Let's just hope she proves this wrong and releases a new English album next year. Pffft.

 

BINGO. It's always Vegas. And she puts Vegas before anything else in her career. That's why when they ask her why she took so long to record another new album and she says that she didn't had time, or that she didn't stopped, I think that's not completely true. Yes she had time, but Vegas schedule uses up most of the time she wants to spend for her career, and then other projects are either postponed, cancelled or rejected!!!

 

So all the talking about change of priorities, no time to release more albums more often, its not true. VEGAS is THE priority, and doing concerts because that's what gives her loads of money, even if she doesn't need that.

Edited December 17, 2013 at 01:39 PM by Javito

[Taking Chances]

BINGO. It's always Vegas. And she puts Vegas before anything else in her career. That's why when they ask her why she took so long to record another new album and she says that she didn't had time, or that she didn't stopped, I think that's not completely true. Yes she had time, but Vegas schedule uses up most of the time she wants to spend for her career, and then other projects are either postponed, cancelled or rejected!!!

 

So all the talking about change of priorities, no time to release more albums more often, its not true. VEGAS is THE priority, and doing concerts because that's what gives her loads of money, even if she doesn't need that.

 

Yes, that is absolutely right. Vegas is the priority. I don't think she does it just to make lots of money though, she has all the money in the world. I think she does it because it's safe. They have done it for such a long time now, and it's secure. It's the kind of stability she wants. Plus, it's a goldmine. But everything else can be too, she just has to get out of her comfort zone and stop doing the same thing over and over again. And then over again some more.

 

Celine can still be hot, she just needs the right thing to happen. Look at what Cher did with Believe back in the day. Celine has tied herself up, and it's amazing that she can actually do that, but if she doesn't care to do anything else, it will never happen.

[Jeff Abbott]

Yes, that is absolutely right. Vegas is the priority. I don't think she does it just to make lots of money though, she has all the money in the world. I think she does it because it's safe. They have done it for such a long time now, and it's secure. It's the kind of stability she wants. Plus, it's a goldmine. But everything else can be too, she just has to get out of her comfort zone and stop doing the same thing over and over again. And then over again some more.

 

Celine can still be hot, she just needs the right thing to happen. Look at what Cher did with Believe back in the day. Celine has tied herself up, and it's amazing that she can actually do that, but if she doesn't care to do anything else, it will never happen.

Amen I couldn't have said it better myself

[Peppercorn1991]

Love how the bbc (uk broadcasting) only focus on the negatives in the USA and not the success it their own country!

 

Kev x

[Critiaslux]

Love how the bbc (uk broadcasting) only focus on the negatives in the USA and not the success it their own country!

 

Kev x

 

LOL indeed ! Tsss

[Critiaslux]

Re: comments above, it's funny that because there is no music video Celine is found careless...

I mean straight after the Vegas show she has doing so much promotion for this album plus the European concerts that she proved once again she is most dedicated and has the most work etics in show business (as Diane Warren said )

She is generous towards fans everywhere you go. For once she seems the one driving the project and as she stated it's good to do something a bit different but her fans are very very very diverse: some want the good old balad singer, other new revitalized singer... She will never please everyone

But one thing is certain: she is giving a lot to us and is definitely not staying on her chair and waiting... See the number of interviews and performances since September. Impressive!

Then Sony seems not to want to invest. As usual. Funnily I believe she is the artist with whom they have had the highest return and biggest profit for the last 20 years... Wondering why Rene is not screaming louder, but the fact that we know he is very loyal, a rare quality in this business but sometimes a weakness when you are taken for granted.

[Javito]

My impression about this is that the album is not credible for the general public. I agree with your statement that her fanbase is so diverse: some want the old ballad singer, some others want her to move on. But what she cannot do is to stay in the middle and mix up everything in one album. That gives little credibility to the final product.

 

Many have said it from the start: the best thing would have been to release an album with the Vegas covers and maybe some more ballads/"classic Celine" in 2011, and this year another brand new album with a new and modern style, but from start to end. Not half of it. Loved Me Back To Life and At Seventeen are not good friends. It confuses people, it takes away credibility for the critics, because its like going one step forward, but then she goes two steps backwards with those kind of songs again (I'm talking of the second half of the album). Just my two cents.

 

So maybe one day will arrive in which she releases an album with a defined style for real, from song 1 to the last, and not a hotchpotch of album which looks more like a collection of songs from different years and stages of her career than a real studio album.

[CelinesDIVO5]

Yes, that is absolutely right. Vegas is the priority. I don't think she does it just to make lots of money though, she has all the money in the world. I think she does it because it's safe. They have done it for such a long time now, and it's secure. It's the kind of stability she wants. Plus, it's a goldmine. But everything else can be too, she just has to get out of her comfort zone and stop doing the same thing over and over again. And then over again some more.

 

Celine can still be hot, she just needs the right thing to happen. Look at what Cher did with Believe back in the day. Celine has tied herself up, and it's amazing that she can actually do that, but if she doesn't care to do anything else, it will never happen.

 

But Cher's "Believe" was not an overnight success. The song was not being taken seriously at first by the media or by radio. Cher self promoted the hell out of that song and it ended up being forced onto top 40 because people were demanding to hear it. It really was a self driven hit for her because she felt so strongly and (no pun intended) believed in this song. Cher worked very hard to make it a number 1 and her first Grammy win.

[ehild]

I think everyone is pretty spot on here. What I take away from this is that she still loves to sing, as she always has. I think she was surprised & impressed at the material she received for this album (she's even said how surprised & fortunate she is people still want to work with her and write songs for her). However, she's in a different place now than she was 20 years ago & even 10 years ago with RC. She doesn't have to fight for her career anymore, at least not the way she did when she was starting out. Vegas does her give her stability but even that she didn't want to do, initially, after she had RC. Luckily the show went on and thank goodness for that! Otherwise, we may have seen her retire then and there. Only having one child, though, was a lot different than having the 3 she has now. It was much easier for her to tour and travel the world the way she did. But now, with three boys (or 4 as she jokes.....) it's a much different story. Her focus is even more on her family now, not that it wasn't before. But the twins are still young and she want's stability for her family. I get that. However, that doesn't always coincide with the music industry. I applaud her for her values and sticking to them (it's one of the things I admire most about her) but that doesn't always lend itself to her career outside of Vegas. She doesn't need the money, even if she does enjoy having it. She craves that stability and this interview, again, sums that up. I think if she cared to do more she would do more and push Sony, like other artists would do. I love that she and Renee are loyal but in this case it does seem to be a weakness for them. Unless, that it, she craves the stability of Vegas so much she just decides to let it be what it is. Which is also what I heard: "Of course we want this album to be a success but only the fans can decide that". It almost sounds as if: she loves the album and what she has done but it will be what it will be.

 

This really enforces to me that we may only get a new album from her periodically. Even SA was released several years after her last French album & that one was barely even promoted since they focused on TC. It just seems Sony & Celine have decided on something and they keep going to keep the existing fans happy. Sure she'll gain some new fans with each new album but I don't know if they'll remain as long-time fans. It's a much different time for her, the industry, etc. However, if this is the attitude all parties involved have, I doubt she'll continue to be as fortunate with new material as time goes on. That also makes me think they held off on the Vegas album because, in some small way, they know this too and they'll need an album (any album) at some point if they want to continue her on as an albums artist. To be honest, I wouldn't be too horribly surprised if she retires after the Vegas extension is up. She may add another album (or two if she does an English & French one) and a final world tour to coincide (similar to TC with the end of AND in Vegas). But at that point she'll be 50/51 and Renee will be.....well, much older. I don't want to see that happen but very few artists keep on going, especially the way she has, for very long once they're in their 40's-50's. At best, I think she'll just keep doing Vegas alongside Elton, Rod, & Shania and that will be it. As long as we keep going and buying tickets, that is. Someone once told me "Vegas is where people go to retire (or before they retire)". Given that she's been there for quite some time, it's not altogether true but this may very well be her "last hoorah", so to speak.

[celine4evauk]

I remember her saying something similar in 1996 about how she hopes her albums have a long life but its not the end of the world if it doesn't. She's made the album she's happy with - what else can she do?? Really, the rest of it is down to her team and what promo they get her to do. And yes i include making MV's in that! lol

[Taking Chances]

Re: comments above, it's funny that because there is no music video Celine is found careless...

I mean straight after the Vegas show she has doing so much promotion for this album plus the European concerts that she proved once again she is most dedicated and has the most work etics in show business (as Diane Warren said )

She is generous towards fans everywhere you go. For once she seems the one driving the project and as she stated it's good to do something a bit different but her fans are very very very diverse: some want the good old balad singer, other new revitalized singer... She will never please everyone

But one thing is certain: she is giving a lot to us and is definitely not staying on her chair and waiting... See the number of interviews and performances since September. Impressive!

Then Sony seems not to want to invest. As usual. Funnily I believe she is the artist with whom they have had the highest return and biggest profit for the last 20 years... Wondering why Rene is not screaming louder, but the fact that we know he is very loyal, a rare quality in this business but sometimes a weakness when you are taken for granted.

 

Let me clarify my comment on calling Celine "careless". I don't think she is carless, but she comes off as careless. Especially in this interview, which is bad. I love that she has dignity and no matter what's being said about her, she'll always be very down to earth. Career-wise, a little too much sometimes. Like for instance in this interview, because it reflects badly on her. And instead of focusing on the success in the UK, she rather addresses it as "I'm proud of what I've done", but in a "careless" tone. I believe she has the best intentions in the world, but sometimes that doesn't come through.

 

About the video: She could've easily shoot a video for Loved Me Back To Life, so I don't buy the "she was too busy" part. She can still shoot a video for Breakaway, but it's not prioritized. Sadly, but has to do with her team. But I'm sure she could've pushed for it more.

 

But Cher's "Believe" was not an overnight success. The song was not being taken seriously at first by the media or by radio. Cher self promoted the hell out of that song and it ended up being forced onto top 40 because people were demanding to hear it. It really was a self driven hit for her because she felt so strongly and (no pun intended) believed in this song. Cher worked very hard to make it a number 1 and her first Grammy win.

 

I don't really know too much about the story behind it, but this just proves my point. If you want it, you have to work for it. If Celine wants this record to "travel far" as she so nicely put it, she needs to make that happen. She can is she truly wants to, she can't just expect it to happen without having to go the extra mile. Take Breakaway for example, it has potential to be a huge hit in the UK and Europe, so when an opportunity knocks, you gotta take those chances.

 

Just imagine Celine looking beautiful in a simple video for Breakaway. It would help her so much.

[QueenCeline87]

I think if Celine is happy and most of us fans are . Who cares?? Yes it would be great to see it number one everywhere , but the industry has changed so much since the 90s when Celine was EVERYWHERE! It will happen to Beyonce and the rest down the line too!

Sony haven't helped the album in the US IMO!

Celine has worked since September pretty much non stop! We can't say she is sitting at home doing nothing!

My only complaint is a music video would have been nice!!

I do wish the bbc acknowledged how amazing the album is doing in the UK though!

 

[CynthiaTDL]

I have heard everything you all have been saying, it is true; the ball is in her court. Now let's for a moment look at Celine's side: she is 45 years old, soon to be 46, has 3 boys and an older husband; Celine has been singing professionally for 43 Years. This woman gave up her childhood, teenage years and most of her married years, to us her fans. Yes there will come a day when she retires to be with her family.

 

We all think of Celine as our queen! But think how smothered she must feel; if we had our way, we would want her to sing 24/7 thru to eternity!! Celine has done all that she has accompliched for US. Sure she has benifited well from it and has given away to hospitals and charities more than 1/2 of the celebrities that are alive today. I for one, would love to hear her sing new music everyday and make two new albums a year but that would not to be fair to her. It seems sometimes, that we are always saying, Celine, give us more of your self, more, more; then so many wait in line to put her down, for one reason or another.

 

Let us, as fans, bond together and be satisfied with whatever she gives us, and let us give her some slack. Celine's true fans love her and will continue to love her whether we get more music from her or not.

 

Let the critiism stop. Why should we care hou long her kids hair is/whether she has wrinkles/makes funny faces? lucky for us that we do not have a camera in our face 24/7. I love Celine with all my heart, and love each one of you fans for loving her always.

Edited December 17, 2013 at 09:01 PM by CynthiaTDL

[CSCfan]

Career-wise, a little too much sometimes. Like for instance in this interview, because it reflects badly on her. And instead of focusing on the success in the UK, she rather addresses it as "I'm proud of what I've done", but in a "careless" tone. I believe she has the best intentions in the world, but sometimes that doesn't come through.

 

 

This might be harsh, but the fact is...in a way she indeed simply doesn't care. She has stated multiple times, she loves being in the studio, loves to record songs and loves to perform live. But other than that... no, she doesn't care. The promotion thing is simply there because it's a "must" and comes along with the recording/a new album. And while Céline could've said it differently, oh definately, that wouldn't be honest IMO and wouldn't reflect her true feelings; now it does. And I applaud her for this, especially in this time of achievements, achievements and achievements. We really have to accept she isn't going *all out* anymore to promote new music, that time is simply over.

 

And about "focusing on the succes in the UK".... Céline probably doesn't even know about this. If Céline isn't told about this or any other thing that goes on the music bizz, she simply doesn't know (and doesn't WANT to know). She's only answering the interview question or been given certain instructions.

[Javito]

One thing is clear, if Céline herself doesn't want an album to have a longuer life and be successful, nobody else will do it for her. Nobody can replace her to do the promo or shot music videos. So the album will have life she wants to give it (and that applies to all the short walk that her previous material has had, ANDHC, OH, D'elles, TC... etc).

 

Unfortunately, Sony Music is not going to push more for it if Céline doesn't want to.

[DionFanAlways]

Celine herself has said she doesn't like/enjoy the promo part of the biz. Unfortunately it is a necessary evil!

[CSCfan]

One thing is clear, if Céline herself doesn't want an album to have a longuer life and be successful, nobody else will do it for her. Nobody can replace her to do the promo or shot music videos. So the album will have life she wants to give it (and that applies to all the short walk that her previous material has had, ANDHC, OH, D'elles, TC... etc).

 

Unfortunately, Sony Music is not going to push more for it if Céline doesn't want to.

 

Exactly.

[shak ali]

Relax and enjoy the music!!

[CelinesDIVO5]

I don't really know too much about the story behind it, but this just proves my point. If you want it, you have to work for it. If Celine wants this record to "travel far" as she so nicely put it, she needs to make that happen. She can is she truly wants to, she can't just expect it to happen without having to go the extra mile. Take Breakaway for example, it has potential to be a huge hit in the UK and Europe, so when an opportunity knocks, you gotta take those chances.

 

Just imagine Celine looking beautiful in a simple video for Breakaway. It would help her so much.

I understand the frustrations of a fan. Believe me. However, Cher at 52 didn't have a full time residency, nor did she have young children, nor a husband to tend to. She had all the time in the world to promote the hell out of "Believe". Celine on the other hand doesn't and can only take the promo slots allotted to her within her schedule.

 

 

I have heard everything you all have been saying, it is true; the ball is in her court. Now let's for a moment look at Celine's side: she is 45 years old, soon to be 46, has 3 boys and an older husband; Celine has been singing professionally for 43 Years. This woman gave up her childhood, teenage years and most of her married years, to us her fans. Yes there will come a day when she retires to be with her family.

 

We all think of Celine as our queen! But think how smothered she must feel; if we had our way, we would want her to sing 24/7 thru to eternity!! Celine has done all that she has accompliched for US. Sure she has benifited well from it and has given away to hospitals and charities more than 1/2 of the celebrities that are alive today. I for one, would love to hear her sing new music everyday and make two new albums a year but that would not to be fair to her. It seems sometimes, that we are always saying, Celine, give us more of your self, more, more; then so many wait in line to put her down, for one reason or another.

 

Let us, as fans, bond together and be satisfied with whatever she gives us, and let us give her some slack. Celine's true fans love her and will continue to love her whether we get more music from her or not.

 

Let the critiism stop. Why should we care hou long her kids hair is/whether she has wrinkles/makes funny faces? lucky for us that we do not have a camera in our face 24/7. I love Celine with all my heart, and love each one of you fans for loving her always.

 

I think you meant 33 years ...but I love this post anyway

[Taking Chances]

I understand the frustrations of a fan. Believe me. However, Cher at 52 didn't have a full time residency, nor did she have young children, nor a husband to tend to. She had all the time in the world to promote the hell out of "Believe". Celine on the other hand doesn't and can only take the promo slots allotted to her within her schedule.

 

What are you, her lawyer? We want more music right? Then we have to look at everything as opportunities. As for the Cher comparison, my point was really that even at age 52, it's very possible to have major hit! I'm not saying it doesn't take a lot of work. I guess I just "Believe".

[CelinesDIVO5]

What are you, her lawyer? We want more music right? Then we have to look at everything as opportunities. As for the Cher comparison, my point was really that even at age 52, it's very possible to have major hit! I'm not saying it doesn't take a lot of work. I guess I just "Believe".

 

Wanna come back to NYC and say that to my face?!

[isurrender]

One thing is clear, if Céline herself doesn't want an album to have a longuer life and be successful, nobody else will do it for her. Nobody can replace her to do the promo or shot music videos.

 

That's not fair at all to say that. Ok, there's no music video but she's not reluctant to do promo. Ask Britney Spears or Aguilera, they didn't do anything AT all beside shooting a video.

 

Céline isn't involved in strategy. I think she just follow what she is told to do. What is Céline's real opinion about success ? Saying she cares and wants a hit might sound pretentious , saying the other way is seen as carelessness. Where's the truth? I remember she said to René at the very beginning of her career " you take care of making me sing all my life". That's maybe what she wants : only singing.

 

At this stage of her career, having a flop ( if we consider that's a flop) won't be a tragedy. Like she said , she will record another album and that's it. If it was for me, if I had Céline's career, I wouldn't have done anything more to save the album in the US. What could have happened? Nothing. She has money, she has great achievements and she is safe to sing until 2019

Selling another million of her album won't change anything for her. It will simply keeps Sony thinking they can only rely on her. Look at what the've done? Or what they haven't : she sang on "The Voice" and they aren't even able to put a banner on Itunes ( or simply send the song to radios on time).

So working my a** off to satisfy Sony's bank account : hell no!

Edited December 18, 2013 at 07:02 PM by isurrender

[CSCfan]

That's not fair at all to say that. Ok, there's no music video but she's not reluctant to do promo. Ask Britney Spears or Aguilera, they didn't do anything AT all beside shooting a video.

 

Céline isn't involved in strategy. I think she just follow what she is told to do. What is Céline's real opinion about success ? Saying she cares and wants a hit might sound pretentious , saying the other way is seen as carelessness. Where's the truth? I remember she said to René at the very beginning of her career " you take care of making me sing all my life". That's maybe what she wants : only singing.

 

At this stage of her career, having a flop ( if we consider that's a flop) won't be a tragedy. Like she said , she will record another album and that's it. If it was for me, if I had Céline's career, I wouldn't have done anything more to save the album in the US. What could have happened? Nothing. She has money, she has great achievements and she is safe to sing until 2019

Selling another million of her album won't change anything for her. It will simply keeps Sony thinking they can only rely on her. Look at what the've done? Or what they haven't : she sang on "The Voice" and they aren't even able to put a banner on Itunes ( or simply send the song to radios on time).

So working my a** off to satisfy Sony's bank account : hell no!

 

He's only saying that in the end, it all comes down to Céline... and that's simply true.

[Javito]

That's not fair at all to say that. Ok, there's no music video but she's not reluctant to do promo. Ask Britney Spears or Aguilera, they didn't do anything AT all beside shooting a video.

 

Céline isn't involved in strategy. I think she just follow what she is told to do. What is Céline's real opinion about success ? Saying she cares and wants a hit might sound pretentious , saying the other way is seen as carelessness. Where's the truth? I remember she said to René at the very beginning of her career " you take care of making me sing all my life". That's maybe what she wants : only singing.

 

At this stage of her career, having a flop ( if we consider that's a flop) won't be a tragedy. Like she said , she will record another album and that's it. If it was for me, if I had Céline's career, I wouldn't have done anything more to save the album in the US. What could have happened? Nothing. She has money, she has great achievements and she is safe to sing until 2019

Selling another million of her album won't change anything for her. It will simply keeps Sony thinking they can only rely on her. Look at what the've done? Or what they haven't : she sang on "The Voice" and they aren't even able to put a banner on Itunes ( or simply send the song to radios on time).

So working my a** off to satisfy Sony's bank account : hell no!

 

Yes you have a point too You know, I'm happy with the promo she's done in TV. When this album was released I was afraid that the promo she would do in TV would be short, or that she wouldn't visit the best shows etc, but today I think we can say in all honesty that this album's promotion in TV has nothing to envy to the one made for Taking Chances. Well, maybe TC had a "¨CBS Special", but today we're having a Christmas CBS Special, so its fine. Also, she has performed 8 songs of 13 in the album, and all the TV shows where she has performed she has premiered new songs from the album, which didn't happen since early 90's. With TC she still performed BYLM and MHWGO in TV, but with this promo there hasn't been a sign of her old hits. Well done for this, and kudos for Céline for believing in her new material!

 

I do get your frustration with Sony and their lack of action today after her performance in The Voice, I'm so pissed too! There's little more she can do in TV if Sony Music is not behind to support her and send the single to radios. But I mean, has Céline tried enough in this way? Has she voiced her opinion with it, does Céline push enough for having a new single sent to radios, shooting videoclips, etc? That's where I'm going... Because I don't see Céline on the phone talking with Sony's executives and telling them "hey, when are you going to send my new single to radios, I'm singing it on TV tomorrow!" or "what are you waiting for to release a videoclip of this song?" I'm only speculating here, but maybe -just *maybe*-, if she asked personally for a single to be released or a video to be made, Sony would take her petitions in consideration and more things would happen, because they come from the artist in person.

 

I don't mean she has to have that attitude, but sometimes, I think she should be more insistent with her record label, show more slyness, have more self-respect towards her own work and be vocal about what she wants. She's relying everything in René, and René is 70 already. Perhaps its that she just doesn't want anything else. But like I said, if she doesn't fight for such things to happen, nobody else will for her And her attitude of "I don't care about sales/charts, I don't have anything else to prove" doesn't help Sony to make things better...

Edited December 18, 2013 at 08:06 PM by Javito