Showing posts with label Celine Dion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celine Dion. Show all posts

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Podcast: "For The Culture" (The BackBeat)


On this week’s episode, we breakdown some of 2018’s newest music. We fan out over the Bruno Mars and Cardi B collab “Finesse.” We also debate whether or not Bruno Mars appropriates black music and culture. Next, we get into Justin Timberlake’s “Filthy” and his upcoming Superbowl performance that should include an appearance from Janet Jackson. We, also, stan over the latest release from H.E.R. We end the episode with the albums we are most excited about this year. We can’t wait to check out new music from Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Toni Braxton, Celine Dion Camilla Cabello, Migos, Nicki Minaj and more.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Live Video of the Day: "All By Myself" (Celine Dion)


Of all the songs that Celine Dion that Celine Dion has covered, her rendition of Eric Carmen's "All By Myself" is one of, if not my favorite from the powerhouse vocalist.

With that said, Celine Dion headlined the 2011 Jamaican Jazz and Blues Festival and the Canadian powerhouse had the crowd singing along to ever single word and note she crooned. Watch her phenomenal performance of "All By Myself" below and Enjoy!

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Song of the Day: "My Heart Will Go On" (Celine Dion)


"My Heart Will Go On" - Celine Dion
  • Writers: James Horner & Will Jennings
  • Producers: Walter Afanasieff, James Horner, Simon Franglen
  • Record Labe: Columbia & Epic
  • Released in 1997 from the Titanic Soundtrack
  • Peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
  • Won an Oscar in 1998 for Best Original Song
  • Won Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, & Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television at the 1999 Grammy Awards



Sunday, March 30, 2014

Live Video of the Day: "My Heart Will Go On" (Celine Dion)


Back in 1997, Celine Dion released, what I would deem her biggest single to date, "My Heart Will Go On," which was  the main theme song to Titanic.

With music by James Horner, lyrics by Will Jennings, and production by Simon Franglen, James Horner and Walter Afanasieff, it was recorded by Céline Dion. Originally released in 1997 on the Titanic soundtrack album and Dion's album Let's Talk About Love, the romantic song went to number one all over the world, including the United States, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom and Australia.

"My Heart Will Go On" was released in Australia and Germany on December 8, 1997, and in the rest of the world in January and February 1998. It became Dion's biggest hit, and one of the best-selling singles of all time, and was the world's best-selling single of 1998. With that said, watch Celine's performance of "My Heart Will Go On" from the 1998 Oscars below as we celebrate her birthday today!

Song of the Day: "The Power of Love" (Celine Dion)


"The Power of Love" - Celine Dion

  • Writers: Gunther Mende, Candy DeRouge, Jennifer Rush, Mary Susan Applegate
  • Producer: David Foster
  • Record Label: Columbia, Epic
  • Released in 1993 The Colour of My Love
  • Peaked at #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and 



Saturday, October 26, 2013

Behind the Scenes: "Incredible" duet (Celine Dion & Ne-Yo)


As one of the most in-demand songwriters in the game right now, Ne-Yo has been busy in the studio working with the likes of Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Rihanna and Celine Dion on material for all of their forthcoming albums.

With that said, Ne-Yo helped craft a duet for Celine Dion in the form of "Incredible" and the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter double billed himself as he accompanied her on the track that is lifted from her  Now he teams up with upcoming November 5th album Loved Me Back to Life.

Therefore, go behind-the-scenes of the making of their "Incredible" duet" below and lookout for her album Loved Me Back to Life, when it's released towards the top of next month on November 5th.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Playback: "Loved Me Back to Life" (Celine Dion)


Towards the top of September, Celine Dion debuted her Sia, Hasham Hussain and Denarius Motes penned joint "Loved Me Back to Life. While it hasn't exploded onto radio, the title-track to Celine's forthcoming November 5th LP Loved Me Back to Life offers up a different side of the Canadian songstress.

Fitting perfectly into the current mainstream pop vibe, the minor power ballad that features a dubstep beat drop is a great "reintroduction" of Celine into the marketplace as it's been since 2007's Taking Chances that we've heard new English-language material from Celine. With that said, take a playback below  to "Loved Me Back to Life" and lookout for her latest LP Loved Me Back to Life when it's released on November 5th.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

New Joint: "Loved Me Back to Life" (Celine Dion)


Earlier this week, Celine Dion debuted her Sia, Hasham Hussain and Denarius Motes penned joint "Loved Me Back to Life. While I missed it when it debuted yesterday, better late than never and the title-track to Celine's forthcoming November 5th LP Loved Me Back to Life offers up a different side of the Canadian songstress.

Fitting perfectly into the current mainstream pop vibe, the minor power ballad that features a  dubstep beat drop is a great "reintroduction" of Celine into the marketplace as it's been since 2007's Taking Chances that we've heard new English-language material from Celine. With that said, take a listen after the jump to "Loved Me Back to Life" and lookout for her latest LP Loved Me Back to Life when it's released on November 5th.

Sunday, July 28, 2013

New Joint: "Loved Me Back To Life" (Celine Dion)


During her performance last night in Quebec City, Celine Dion premiered a new song "Loved Me Back To Life," which is lifted from her forthcoming album Loved Me Back To Life. Penned by Sia and produced by Sham & Motesart, "Loved Me Back To Life" will be the first single lifted from Celine's upcoming LP due this October. With that said, you can watch her live premiere performance of "Loved Me Back To Life" after the jump and Enjoy!

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Live Clip: "Nature Boy" (Celine Dion)


One of my all-time favorite songs has to be the standard Nature Boy. It really doesn't matter who performs it in my book as it is one of those evergreen songs that gains new meaning whenever a talented vocalist performs the emotive standard. With that said, Celine Dion has been known to perform "Nature Boy" on occasion and below you will find a stirring rendition of hers from back in 2002. Watch her riveting performance of "Nature Boy" below and Enjoy!


Thursday, November 22, 2012

Live Video of the Day: "Because You Loved Me" (Diamond White)


During last night's X-Factor, Diamond White performed a poignant rendition of Celine Dion's "Because You Loved Me." Originally released in 1996 as the theme song for "Up Close & Personal" and lifted from her album Falling into You, "Because You Loved Me" would go onto become one of the biggest songs of the decade and Diamond White's powerful performance is the best cover I've heard of the song hands down. With that said, watch Diamond White's performance of "Because You Loved Me" below and Enjoy!





Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Amazing Cover: "The Greatest Love Of All" (Celine Dion)


This past Friday night, CBS aired the television special "We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute to Whitney Houston" and one of the standout performances of the night came in Celine Dion's cover of the Houston classic "The Greatest Love Of All." While George Benson actually performed the original, the song would become an iconic hit and classic under the tutelage of Whitney Houston and you can watch Celine's interpretation below.


Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Amazing Cover: "Open Arms" (Celine Dion)


Back in 1982 Journey released their classic song "Open Arms" and a little under 20 years later, Celeine Dion decided to open her return to vegas show with a stunning cover of "Open Arms." With that said, watch her powerful performance of the stunning ballad below and Enjoy!


Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Album in the Works: "Water and a Flame" (Celine Dion)


Celine Dion has been hard at work on her forthcoming full length French album "Sans Attendre" and while fans were only expecting her French language album this year, it's been announced that on November 12th (UK/ 13th US) an all English album "Water and a Flame" will be released with the assistance of the legendary Stevie Wonder, Ne-Yo, Babyface and Francis Eg White. The album is also slated to including some covers that Dion has performed at her Las Vegas residency in Caesar Palace. Stay tune for more information on "Water and a Flame" and I am sure that within the coming months the first single will hit the net!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Amazing Cover: "Rolling In The Deep" (Celine Dion)


During a recent performance during her stint at at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Celine Dion performed a rousing rendition fo Adele's #1 Grammy-winning hit "Rolling In The Deep." Offering a more vocally smooth rendition, Celine Dion stuck the the acoustic instrumentation of Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" and you can listen to her sublime live cover below!


Sunday, May 20, 2012

Amazing Cover: "You've Got A Friend" (Carole King, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Shania Twain)


During the inaugural show of Vh1's "Divas Live" in 1998, Carole King, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and Shania Twain teamed up to perform an amazing cover of Carole's classic "You've Got A Friend." Having just practiced and arranged the song the night before, these talented women prove why they are all considered "divas" in their own right. Watch their powerful performance below and Enjoy!


Thursday, April 5, 2012

Amazing Cover: "Open Arms" (Celine Dion)


Back in 1982 Journey released their classic song "Open Arms" and a little under 20 years later, Celeine Dion decided to open her return to vegas show with a stunning cover of "Open Arms." With that said, watch her powerful performance of the stunning ballad below and Enjoy!


Sunday, January 29, 2012

Live Clip: "All By Myself" (Celine Dion)


Of all the songs that Celine Dion that Celine Dion has covered, her rendition of Eric Carmen's "All By Myself" is one of, if not my favorite from the powerhouse vocalist. With that said, Celine Dion headlined the 2011 Jamaican Jazz and Blues Festival this year this past friday night and the Canadian powerhouse had the crowd singing along to ever single word and note she crooned. Watch her performance below and Enjoy!


Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Oh Holy Night" (Celine Dion)


Celine Dion's rendition of "Oh Holy Night" is one of my favorite takes on this holiday classic and in the accompanying live video Dion offers up what might be the best live rendition of this classic in recent memory. Offering vocal contraint as well as the right amount of power during the monumental notes in the son, Celine proves why she is considered one of the great vocalist of the last several decades. Watch her sublime performance below and Enjoy!


Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Amazing Cover: "Beauty and the Beast" (Jordin Sparks)


For the anniversary edition of "Beauty and the Beast," Jordin Sparks rerecorded the theme song that Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson and in honor of the fourth of July, Sparks performed her version for PBS's "A Capitol Fourth." Check out her live rendition below and Enjoy!