I got a phone call from Brent on Monday that went like this...
Brent: "I'm going to say an artist's name, you tell me your honest feelings about this artist: Celine Dion."
Becca: "eh. 50/50 - take her or leave her."
Brent: "What if I said we had free tickets to her concert?"
Becca: "SURE!"
So Tuesday night we headed to the Sommet center downtown with a PACKED crowd to see Celine Dion in concert. I really wasn't sure what to expect - Brent and I had been trying to think of all the songs we knew from the 90's and even some current hits. Of course there is THE song of the past century from Titanic (no one knows the actual song's title, just that it was from Titanic), the Beauty and the Beast song, and other great hits.
However, while I like to claim that I am a diverse music listener, I'm really not. The scope of my music listening includes a little Way FM and Sunny 92.3 (Chattanooga station) but Nashville's version is 92.9. Same type of music, only Nashville has ...."DELLLLIIILAHHHHH." (please tell me you sang the tune of her name as you read it)
Anyway, so I realized about half way through the concert that thanks to my not so diverse music listening, I actually did know quite a few Celine hits and I have to say it was probably one of the best concerts that I've attended in quite some time. Probably because I knew just about every single song she sang except for her new stuff. I even remember owning one of her Cd's back in the day - the one with the white cover, she's in all white...can't remember the songs or the CD title, but I'm sure some of you Opp Knockers remember, even though many won't admit it.
And that takes me to my next point: denial of Celine. How many of us would never admit to knowing a Celine song? I know I didn't really tell that many people we were going to the concert. I'm not sure why - just the few people I did tell laughed at me. Brent's boss was asked if he wanted these tickets and his response was, "GOD NO!"
Why is that?
Case in point: we shared our awesome table at the concert with another couple. They were probably in their late 40's. Brent asked if they were huge fans and the husband said they would be leaving within 20 minutes of the concert to make it to their bedtime. Ironically, as Celine began her fourth ballad, this gentleman got excited over every single song, knowing every single word. I gave him a hard time about it of course and told him he was in denial of being the president of the Celine fan club. He told me he had a Delilah bumper sticker. It was great.
And while at one point Brent commented, "Your sister would enjoy this so much more than me," we both truly did have a great time. Even if you aren't an avid fan, Celine put on a phenomenal concert complete with numerous outfit changes, incredibly talented dancers, and amazing back up singers. They even did this really neat video with Anthony Bucceli who sang the duet "Prayer" where it appeared as if he was on the screen with her as they sang the song together. It was impressive.
So here are a few photos - we had the same seats we had for the Predators game a few weeks ago, only this time we got one of those table tops I mentioned. We were literally right on the rail overlooking the massive crowds. We also got to partake in some free yummy food for dinner and all you could drink beer, wine, Pepsi, etc.
I also have a few videos (my new favorite thing to do on blog posts if you can't tell...)
And while I'm sitting here All By Myself working in A Man's World I'll be sure to tell that My Heart Will Go On through the Prayer.
She has VERY odd facial expressions while she sings. It's very distracting, just a heads up if you're on your way to buy tickets to the next concert based on my post.
Belting out the words. Brent thought it was hilarious that I knew all the words. Thanks Sunny 92.3!
4 comments:
Ladies and Gents I am still in denial. I was cropped into the pics that Becca had on the post! Actually it was a great concert and we had a great time. If anyone questions why I was there the response will always be, I have to find material for comedy! A couple of things I have noted were why do people feel the need to raise their hands at a secular concert? I can't figure this out because Celine is not going to call on you to bust out in your version of My heart will go on! Not happening! Why do people clutch their chest and sing along with Celine while standing up and swaying back and forth? Is Celine that inspiring? I am on eggshells with that one because Becca did that half the concert! Why do people leave when she says GOODNIGHT for the 7th time? Do you not know that Celinea (Greek for Celine) will end her show with the infamous Titanic song? Its going to be big and you will feel the frigid air in your section! These are the questions that I search the answers to. Please help me! Also I did have a dream last night that I worked for Mrs. Dion but she fired me because I wouldn’t go to Canada! Weird Aye? Thinking about that dream I began to consider it a low point in my life if someone asks me, Brent how do you make your living? And I respond, I play the triangle for Celinea! Now granted that triangle player gets paid as much as a lawyer, I just wouldn't be proud to say that I know all the words to Lets talk about Love.
What concert have you been to that you would be embarrassed to show your ticket stub?
As soon as I read the title I KNEW that you were referring to Celine Dion. You guys should be so proud that you went to the concert. The people that harassed you are just mad that they could not afford the tickets. I, mean seriously she has had her own on-going show in Vegas and she has been around for FOREVER and is still able to actually sell tickets beyond an even such as Riverbend where we Chattanoogans beg for better headliners. It is awesome that you guys supported a singer from our past and rocked out at the concert. Hold those ticket stubs high and join the fan club.
Embarrassingly, I have been to a Britney Spears concert. Granted, this was before her whole world came crashing down..she shaved her head etc. but not my proudest concert moment. Truthfully, gulp, I even paid for the ticket.
From Jimmy- First this is hands down the funniest blog comment I have ever read. Brent, where is your humility? You would only have to play your triangle for six months out of the year where a lawyer is stuck in his office year round. Come on now.
Shameful concert moment...White Zombie...I lived in Memphis....I hated life.
From Dusty to Brent:
Just so you know, you have officially revoked your ability to give me crap for anything that is remotely close to being girly. Yes I cried, bawled actually, like a baby during the Notebook, even cried in Forrest Gump, but I sure as heck ain't been to a Celine Dion concert. That's worse than seeing a Cher and Elton John concert. That being said, I'm insanely jealous of you. So is Melissa. We're big Celine Dion fans. Unabashedly so. No embarrassment, the woman's voice is amazing. It is bad when you get caught singing "Drove All Night" at a redlight next a to a guy in a pickup and your the only one in the car (with the windows down). Melissa's cd's somehow make it into my car everyonce in awhile. But you can't give me crap for admitting this because you've seen her live....
By the way Becca, Melissa did sing Delilah before I finished the sentence.
I totally sang Dellliiilllaah! I would have sang all Celine's song loud and proud while wearing a shirt that said front:THANK YOU BRENT FOR DRAGGING ME HERE!! back:
U R RIGHT SHE DOES ROCK MY WORLD!
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