Random news, thoughts and common questions about Celine (closed)

[the power of celine]

Hi Celinefans

 

have a question is there anyone who can give me the places i can see in Canada who are Celine related

i'm going there in september

 

thanks verry much

[RosieBarron]

Hi Celinefans

 

have a question is there anyone who can give me the places i can see in Canada who are Celine related

i'm going there in september

 

thanks verry much

 

 

I went to see Celine in Las Vegas in June last year and in June this year. Last year I went to Montreal and Quebec City on the way home and this year I went to Montreal and Toronto.

 

Last year we hired a boat and went on the Riviere des Milles Iles and around Ile Gagnon. We also went to the Plains of Abraham, Notre Dame Basilica and Charlemagne. This year we went to Schwartz's, Charlemagne, Nickels and went to see her star on the Canadian Walk of Fame in Toronto.

 

I had lunch in a small cafe a couple of doors down from the house where Celine grew up in Charlemagne. The locals seemed very amused at the fact that two Brits had turned up. The bus driver who dropped us in Charlemagne also asked me why I was going there as to quote her 'there's nothing there!' Nickels was quite good fun too. There was some very entertaining graffiti about Celine in the toilets. I was unaware that 'Celine Dion supports military rule in the Middle East'! Most of the graffiti was very nice about her though.

[couldawouldashoulda]

Does anyone know why Have you ever been in love is on both A new day has come and One Heart?

 

Ah, you young ones. I remember it from the time. It is on both CD's because they had to fast track the OH album due to Chrysler sponsoring her Vegas show. They felt they needed a new album for the single IDAN. However, they still wanted to release HYEBIL as a single, so they had to put it on the new CD. They couldn't go back and release a single from a previous CD. That's just not done.

[Davey84]

Also, HYEBIL was also used in the Chrysler commercials...

 

 

I think HYEBIL had everything to become a real Céline classic! It's soft, has a nice message, and some good notes. Unfortunatly a very bad video clip, zero promotion and a limited physical single release placed this song in the FLOP section

[Jeffieboi]

Ah, you young ones. I remember it from the time. It is on both CD's because they had to fast track the OH album due to Chrysler sponsoring her Vegas show. They felt they needed a new album for the single IDAN. However, they still wanted to release HYEBIL as a single, so they had to put it on the new CD. They couldn't go back and release a single from a previous CD. That's just not done.

 

 

Well first and most importantly.....what do you consider young? LOL! I'm old enough to remember that era, and I still like to think of myself as young, lmao!

 

Anyway....This always perplexed me. I never cared much for the song in the first place. I mean, it's not bad, but it's not amazing. If anything, they should have put something like "The Greatest Reward" or "I Surrender" or "Prayer" or "Right In Front Of You". IDK why they chose HYEBIL.

[Davey84]

Jeffie, you are YOUNG!!! A baby!! A toddler!!! Just fresh from High School! Still young enough to be hip, cool and nowhere near 30!!!

 

 

 

Notice I am also from 84

[mkh3482]

Jeffie, you are YOUNG!!! A baby!! A toddler!!! Just fresh from High School! Still young enough to be hip, cool and nowhere near 30!!!

Notice I am also from 84

 

All this talk of being "old" brought back some fabulous memories of the days before iTunes and "leaks". There was something so exciting about getting to the record store first thing when it opened to buy her new CDs (or, in my case, cassette tapes). It would be an all day event. My parents would let me stay home "sick" from school because, clearly, I had to spend the whole day listening to the album repeatedly.

 

I can also remember when radio stations (in NYC) would announce the time they'd premiere a new song. For example, I remember being in the car on the way home from the mall when "Tell Him" debuted. After that, I'd spend countless hours near my "boom box" with my finger ready to go on "Record" for the next time it came on.

 

As frustrating as those times could sometimes be, I miss them!

[Davey84]

Haha yeah I know what you mean!! It had something special... Taping the top 40 on cassette and listening favourite songs! Youtube is really great, but it also ruins a lot... It took away a lot of magic...

[mkh3482]

Haha yeah I know what you mean!! It had something special... Taping the top 40 on cassette and listening favourite songs! Youtube is really great, but it also ruins a lot... It took away a lot of magic...

 

I tell my students these stories all the time. They can't imagine not being able to get a song instantly.. lol And watching the Top 20 Countdown on VH-1 on Saturday mornings - I was glued to the TV. It's so funny to think about watching those stations religiously, *hoping* she'd be on. We didn't have the forum to let us know about upcoming tv appearances!

[celinedionfan1]

I have to say that I'm actually jealous of you people who got to experience that era of her career. I deeply wish I was older than 17 and discovered Celine a long time ago. God bless the day back in August 2008 when I became a fan, better later than never

 

My life without Celine would be pretty empty, and I don't know what I would do without her, being a fan brings so much pleasure and fun things, and most important it made me some great friendships who I couldn't have lived without today

Edited August 6, 2012 at 09:46 PM by celinedionfan1

[mkh3482]

I have to say that I'm actually jealous of you people who got to experience that era of her career. I deeply wish I was older than 17 and discovered Celine a long time ago. God bless the day back in August 2008 when I became a fan, better later than never

 

My life without Celine would be pretty empty, and I don't know what I would do without her, being a fan brings so much pleasure and fun things, and most important it made me some great friendships who I couldn't have lived without today

 

It's so true. I totally know what you mean. My most vivid childhood and teenage memories are usually framed by a Celine song, album or concert. She really has enriched my life more than anyone else I know.

[JasonFromTheMoon]

I've been through this too and I'm seriously missing it! While I was listening to the cassette tapes I was always watching the inside parts of the covers - the photos, the lyrics and I was reading the publishing deets over and over and over again and it was just wonderful, like you're in some sort of a fairy tale and those records were the most precious things in the world, sometimes I even slept with them. It was really, really nice and far more exciting than now!

[mkh3482]

I've been through this too and I'm seriously missing it! While I was listening to the cassette tapes I was always watching the inside parts of the covers - the photos, the lyrics and I was reading the publishing deets over and over and over again and it was just wonderful, like you're in some sort of a fairy tale and those records were the most precious things in the world, sometimes I even slept with them. It was really, really nice and far more exciting than now!

 

 

Haha! I know! I slept with my Walkman when I was a kid all the time. I remember coming home from the record store when I was nine. I had just bought the cassette for "Celine Dion". I had a red Sony Walkman and it was one of those with only a fast-forward, no rewind button. Someone help me out here - anyone else have one like that?! Anyway, I remember sitting on my front steps, listening to it and reading the liner notes cover to cover. I can also remember being in 3rd grade and telling everyone how big she was going to be and getting laughed at!

 

It's just such a different time now and even though I still love Celine as much (if not more) than I did 21 years ago, I feel like I had a deeper appreciation for the albums because I had to wait so long for them. Or, better yet, when I'd go to a store and see an album I didn't know existed - like, the once-in-a-blue-moon imports Barnes & Noble would carry. What better surprise than that?!

 

Does anyone remember the Columbia House inserts we used to get in TV Guide? I used to search them religiously for albums!

[celinedionfan1]

I have to admit that I'm very old fashioned. I promise you, I'll be the first in line to buy Celine's new albums Still it's very sad that I didn't get to experience what you older fans did. Kind of feel like I was born in the wrong era, musically thinking. I hate all the crap that's produced nowadays, Celine is one of the few who still manages to make great music. Edited August 6, 2012 at 10:13 PM by celinedionfan1

[JasonFromTheMoon]

I do buy the CDs still too, it's an expression of admiration and collectors passion more than old fashion, in my opinion. I've been asked why am I giving additional money for CDs that I'll never put in a player and that is what I've answered But I only do that for Celine and 3 others now in difference from the past when I used to buy everyone I liked's physical records. Edited August 6, 2012 at 11:12 PM by JasonFromTheMoon

[celine-rc]

I have to admit that I'm very old fashioned. I promise you, I'll be the first in line to buy Celine's new albums Still it's very sad that I didn't get to experience what you older fans did. Kind of feel like I was born in the wrong era, musically thinking. I hate all the crap that's produced nowadays, Celine is one of the few who still manages to make great music.

 

I couldn't have said better. I feel the same way ! I also agree with your other post earlier !

[celinedionfan1]

Most people will never understand our love for Celine. It's something that needs to be discovered, and unfortunately not everyone do.

[mkh3482]

Most people will never understand our love for Celine. It's something that needs to be discovered, and unfortunately not everyone do.

 

 

It's just a part of who I am. I mean, I've adored her almost my entire life. Anyone who knows me, even vaguely, knows about her. I make no apologies for it. Granted, I get the "crazy" comments and whatnot, but I'm used to it. I don't expect other people to understand. I gave up on that a lonnnnnng time ago!

[celine-rc]

I agree with both of you !

[mkh3482]

I agree with both of you !

 

I am loving the fact that I'm "converting" my students. I teach students with special needs and one of my girls loves music - she's really into Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, etc. She's absolutely fascinated by my Celine wall in my classroom (well, it's a small bulletin board) and loves when I tell my ridiculous stories.

 

Warms my heart to know I'm creating little Celine minions haha

[celine-rc]

You must be an amazing teacher !

[chocolatechip15]

All this talk of being "old" brought back some fabulous memories of the days before iTunes and "leaks". There was something so exciting about getting to the record store first thing when it opened to buy her new CDs (or, in my case, cassette tapes). It would be an all day event. My parents would let me stay home "sick" from school because, clearly, I had to spend the whole day listening to the album repeatedly.

 

I can also remember when radio stations (in NYC) would announce the time they'd premiere a new song. For example, I remember being in the car on the way home from the mall when "Tell Him" debuted. After that, I'd spend countless hours near my "boom box" with my finger ready to go on "Record" for the next time it came on.

 

As frustrating as those times could sometimes be, I miss them!

 

Haha, I remember the Tell Him debut, too . . . In NYC, 106.7 announced that the debut was going to happen . it was a weeknight at like 8 PM, and I remember being there, with my cassette tape ready, waiting to hit the record button . . . but lots of other times, I came in the middle of a song . . I have all these old cassette tapes with fragments of songs, or songs from stations that didn't come in too well that sound kind of crackly. Also, some of the cassette tapes (Falling Into You, at least) didn't have the lyrics in the cassette insert . . . and it's not like you could google them! I remember being in stores where they sold sheet music and looking up Celine lyrics there. For the longest time, in IACBTMN, where Celine says "It was more than all your laws allow," I totally thought she was saying "It was more than all your lousy love."

 

Another thing that's different is that when you went to a concert, you had no idea what songs she was going to sing or what it was going to be like. I think that's part of why people screamed so much when they heard songs they loved . . . you didn't know that was going to be the next song. And while I would so love to see the Vegas show, I think it would be less exciting, because we know the whole setlist; we've even heard her introductions to the songs . .

 

But it is wonderful to have all the scoop about her TV appearances now . . .I'm sure I missed tons in the old days. Did anyone else get calls from friends and relatives who would say things like: "Turn on the TV! Celine's on Oprah!" (that totally happened to me multiple times. love my family and friends!)

[Matias]

Reading all this comments made realize that I have been a fan since 1996!!!can you believe that! I was only 13 and I am 30 now! a lifetime almost! hahaha

[mkh3482]

Haha, I remember the Tell Him debut, too . . . In NYC, 106.7 announced that the debut was going to happen . it was a weeknight at like 8 PM, and I remember being there, with my cassette tape ready, waiting to hit the record button . . . but lots of other times, I came in the middle of a song . . I have all these old cassette tapes with fragments of songs, or songs from stations that didn't come in too well that sound kind of crackly. Also, some of the cassette tapes (Falling Into You, at least) didn't have the lyrics in the cassette insert . . . and it's not like you could google them! I remember being in stores where they sold sheet music and looking up Celine lyrics there. For the longest time, in IACBTMN, where Celine says "It was more than all your laws allow," I totally thought she was saying "It was more than all your lousy love."

 

Another thing that's different is that when you went to a concert, you had no idea what songs she was going to sing or what it was going to be like. I think that's part of why people screamed so much when they heard songs they loved . . . you didn't know that was going to be the next song. And while I would so love to see the Vegas show, I think it would be less exciting, because we know the whole setlist; we've even heard her introductions to the songs . .

 

But it is wonderful to have all the scoop about her TV appearances now . . .I'm sure I missed tons in the old days. Did anyone else get calls from friends and relatives who would say things like: "Turn on the TV! Celine's on Oprah!" (that totally happened to me multiple times. love my family and friends!)

 

That was the station I was listening to!! haha That's so funny!! Yes, I got calls all the time from people. My parents had a separate white board in our kitchen for me to keep track of all the shows!

[Jeffieboi]

Another thing that's different is that when you went to a concert, you had no idea what songs she was going to sing or what it was going to be like. I think that's part of why people screamed so much when they heard songs they loved . . . you didn't know that was going to be the next song. And while I would so love to see the Vegas show, I think it would be less exciting, because we know the whole setlist; we've even heard her introductions to the songs . .

 

You're totally right, but that's more of a technology thing. Back in the FIY days and earlier....there was no way to find out the setlist. Magazines really didn't print that kind of information. Around 1996/1997....the internet became much more prevolent, and there was suddenly a source to go to, to find out these things. Now That it's 2012...the internet has become completely mainstream, and every artist's setlist is basically completely public.

 

Isn't it weird how much times have changed, even from 15 years ago?

[ashtonelijah]

Haha, I remember the Tell Him debut, too . . . In NYC, 106.7 announced that the debut was going to happen . it was a weeknight at like 8 PM, and I remember being there, with my cassette tape ready, waiting to hit the record button . . . but lots of other times, I came in the middle of a song . . I have all these old cassette tapes with fragments of songs, or songs from stations that didn't come in too well that sound kind of crackly. Also, some of the cassette tapes (Falling Into You, at least) didn't have the lyrics in the cassette insert . . . and it's not like you could google them! I remember being in stores where they sold sheet music and looking up Celine lyrics there. For the longest time, in IACBTMN, where Celine says "It was more than all your laws allow," I totally thought she was saying "It was more than all your lousy love."

 

Another thing that's different is that when you went to a concert, you had no idea what songs she was going to sing or what it was going to be like. I think that's part of why people screamed so much when they heard songs they loved . . . you didn't know that was going to be the next song. And while I would so love to see the Vegas show, I think it would be less exciting, because we know the whole setlist; we've even heard her introductions to the songs . .

 

But it is wonderful to have all the scoop about her TV appearances now . . .I'm sure I missed tons in the old days. Did anyone else get calls from friends and relatives who would say things like: "Turn on the TV! Celine's on Oprah!" (that totally happened to me multiple times. love my family and friends!)

 

YOU TOO?! I *always* thought she said "It was more than all your lousy love!" I didn't realize she said "It was more than all your laws allow" until just a few years ago.

[celine-rc]

Haha, I remember the Tell Him debut, too . . . In NYC, 106.7 announced that the debut was going to happen . it was a weeknight at like 8 PM, and I remember being there, with my cassette tape ready, waiting to hit the record button . . . but lots of other times, I came in the middle of a song . . I have all these old cassette tapes with fragments of songs, or songs from stations that didn't come in too well that sound kind of crackly. Also, some of the cassette tapes (Falling Into You, at least) didn't have the lyrics in the cassette insert . . . and it's not like you could google them! I remember being in stores where they sold sheet music and looking up Celine lyrics there. For the longest time, in IACBTMN, where Celine says "It was more than all your laws allow," I totally thought she was saying "It was more than all your lousy love."

 

Another thing that's different is that when you went to a concert, you had no idea what songs she was going to sing or what it was going to be like. I think that's part of why people screamed so much when they heard songs they loved . . . you didn't know that was going to be the next song. And while I would so love to see the Vegas show, I think it would be less exciting, because we know the whole setlist; we've even heard her introductions to the songs . .

 

But it is wonderful to have all the scoop about her TV appearances now . . .I'm sure I missed tons in the old days. Did anyone else get calls from friends and relatives who would say things like: "Turn on the TV! Celine's on Oprah!" (that totally happened to me multiple times. love my family and friends!)

 

 

I totally understand what you mean. I still get calls from my grand-mother saying that she's on TV (and we knew about it before I even happened). When you think of it, it would be fun to see her without knowing before. That's always more fun because it's unexpected, like the concerts you were talkin about.

[celinedionfan1]

Tpol came on the radio last night, first time I've heard Celine on the radio in Norway. Now that was a magical and unexpected moment

[takeachance]

 

 

Which concert is this from? I remember seeing it years ago and loving it

[Matias]

 

 

Which concert is this from? I remember seeing it years ago and loving it

 

 

That was at the taping of the D'eux TV Special back in April 1995