Reminiscing through the Tour, one which was so great for Australia and this is the only post with mostly positive responses. The rest of the videos about Cadels amazing win in France are full of Australians bagging the man. Why? I don't know. Cycling is a true sport, a real mans sport. All the anti-Cadel sentiment has reinforced my belief that my fellow Australians are a bunch of morons.
Respect there for Tina, for having the guts and emotion to make the call, for speaking there with not one hesitation in her voice for the real reason she got off her butt , and that was to be there to celebrate one of the great Australian sporting stories. It clearly wasn't about "Advancing Tina", it was about her showing her respect for a bloke who dreamed large, stayed focused, and went the distance to take out a classic victory. No tattoos or ego, just pure passion and pride, great to see !!
Can't say I liked her rendition of the Australian National Anthem, and I have heard several better - by Australian women singers. But it did the job. And Cadel wasn't racing with an Australian team which would of course make it super special.
@MeatCloud do you seriously not know who Tina Arena is???
I was more pissed during the presentation that Mike Tomalaris was too stupid to mention that Tina was singing. I used to hate Tina when she was a kid but she did an awesome job of singing the anthem but she did sound like a bit of a tosser here.
@MeatCloud - Wow. Judging by the words you just said, you appear to be inexcusably limp and obviously a loser. Nobody needs your opinion because you are just a minority!
Such a great ambassador for Australia! Merci Tina d'avoir pris l'initiative et d'offrir de chanter l'hyme national. Ça a fait plaisir et m'a donné des frissons.
(Thanks Tina for taking the initiative and for offering to sing the national anthem. Much appreciated.)
Agree , please record it Tina , I want the whole thing , and how amazing to hear the aussies in the background singing it too , fantastic , you did Cadel proud as well xoxoxoxo
How proud we are to be Australian today (and always). Absolutely amazing Cadel! Well done! Australia is proud of you. What can I say about you Tina Arena! Gorgeous lady, amazing voice and a wonderful ambassador for Australia. We are VERY proud of you Tina as well. The BEST version of our National Anthem I have ever heard! Record it asap!
@Amberbollard Not just Australia's best female vocalist, I would put her 2nd to Mariah Carey (at her peak) but probably tied this day and age with Jennifer Hudson. AMAZING singer and songwriter.
What a wonderful finale to a fantastic bike-race! Australians can be very proud of both Cadel and Tina for placing us on the world stage with class acts!!
Tina, that was without a doubt the best version of our national anthem I have ever heard. Mixed with the emotion of the occasion and your beautiful voice I had tears of pride and a chill in my spine just listening to it. Well done, for your initiative for stepping forward and singing it.
Who tha fuck is Tina Arena?
TheHelder1976 4 months ago
Reminiscing through the Tour, one which was so great for Australia and this is the only post with mostly positive responses. The rest of the videos about Cadels amazing win in France are full of Australians bagging the man. Why? I don't know. Cycling is a true sport, a real mans sport. All the anti-Cadel sentiment has reinforced my belief that my fellow Australians are a bunch of morons.
Kayno1975 4 months ago
Respect there for Tina, for having the guts and emotion to make the call, for speaking there with not one hesitation in her voice for the real reason she got off her butt , and that was to be there to celebrate one of the great Australian sporting stories. It clearly wasn't about "Advancing Tina", it was about her showing her respect for a bloke who dreamed large, stayed focused, and went the distance to take out a classic victory. No tattoos or ego, just pure passion and pride, great to see !!
Fin9RS 6 months ago
magnifique mon ange comme a son habitude
elo5047 7 months ago
@meathead - Tina is a HUGE star in France....man you have no idea absolutely no idea.
MsBellanisa 7 months ago
They should stick to doing this from now on. EVERY year the national anthem should be sung live!
RedheadDane 7 months ago
Can't say I liked her rendition of the Australian National Anthem, and I have heard several better - by Australian women singers. But it did the job. And Cadel wasn't racing with an Australian team which would of course make it super special.
intcoop 7 months ago
IF TINA DIDN'T GO UP THERE AND SINGS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM THEN WE WOULDN'T EVER HEAR THE MOST AMAZING VERSION OF AUSTRALIAN ANTHEM EVER..!
..AND THAT SHOULD BE A STANDARD.
NEXT IS LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC :)
skyf4ll 7 months ago
@skyf4ll as good as her version was, I'm sorry but nobody, nobody does the anthem better than Julie Anthony
gbalmain 6 months ago
I think I might give them a call next year when Cadel wins and give it an Aussie bloke version of the Anthem ;))
DreamBoulevard 7 months ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
I felt abject misery as this cow sang before the world.
Who is she?
Why?
I hope no Australian EVER wins 'the tour' again if it means that we have to dig this old trout up again.
Fuck off Tina, it's got nothing to do with you.
Only thing worth less than your appearance is your opinion.
MeatCloud 7 months ago
@MeatCloud do you seriously not know who Tina Arena is???
I was more pissed during the presentation that Mike Tomalaris was too stupid to mention that Tina was singing. I used to hate Tina when she was a kid but she did an awesome job of singing the anthem but she did sound like a bit of a tosser here.
DreamBoulevard 7 months ago
@MeatCloud - Wow. Judging by the words you just said, you appear to be inexcusably limp and obviously a loser. Nobody needs your opinion because you are just a minority!
peedin123 7 months ago
@MeatCloud your obiously a schleck fan. give me a thumbs up if this person is unaustralian
MYT666 6 months ago
Tina, you gett hotter and hotter with age
ArchimedeanEye 7 months ago
You're a class act Cadel. You're a class act Tina. This is National Pride at it's best. Really inspiring stuff. Wish I was there.
Isfusnibut 7 months ago
good on you Tina, you are a legend and an inspiration to us all just like Cadel!
AK04DK 7 months ago
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ThatsJmanLad 7 months ago
Such a great ambassador for Australia! Merci Tina d'avoir pris l'initiative et d'offrir de chanter l'hyme national. Ça a fait plaisir et m'a donné des frissons.
(Thanks Tina for taking the initiative and for offering to sing the national anthem. Much appreciated.)
mamasega 7 months ago
I've heard cats fuck with more harmony. She butchered that..!
14pattyboy 7 months ago
AFL and NRL Grand Finals would be great places for her to sing our National Anthem again
baird55aus 7 months ago
Agree , please record it Tina , I want the whole thing , and how amazing to hear the aussies in the background singing it too , fantastic , you did Cadel proud as well xoxoxoxo
suzycaso 7 months ago
Thank you Tina for such a beautiful rendition of our anthem for a great Australian, Cadel Evans.
IISwayII 7 months ago
tina who?
davyc80 7 months ago
@davyc80 : You must be living under a rock. Tina, you are an inspiration to us all. Enough said.
peedin123 7 months ago
Good on you Tina. Beautifully done as usual.
stephen3760 7 months ago
What a beautiful thing Tina, Thank you
hawksta53 7 months ago
Tina, What a wonderful version of our great national anthem. Well done
GW2220 7 months ago
She is awesome! I vote for Tina to sing at the upcoming rugby world cup.
mungbean74 7 months ago
Great Tina, with your Singing of our National anthem, a proud day for all Aussie's.
Natwash55 7 months ago
The best Rendition of the OZ Anthem Tina, We are proud of you just as much as we are Cadel!!
MrBlaster124 7 months ago
How proud we are to be Australian today (and always). Absolutely amazing Cadel! Well done! Australia is proud of you. What can I say about you Tina Arena! Gorgeous lady, amazing voice and a wonderful ambassador for Australia. We are VERY proud of you Tina as well. The BEST version of our National Anthem I have ever heard! Record it asap!
Poska19 7 months ago
You are great Tina, that was great and thank you
gburu2004 7 months ago
Just amazing Tina, so beautiful, and down to earth and talented. Australia's best female voice, hands down. A true original of the bunch!
Amberbollard 7 months ago 8
@Amberbollard Not just Australia's best female vocalist, I would put her 2nd to Mariah Carey (at her peak) but probably tied this day and age with Jennifer Hudson. AMAZING singer and songwriter.
BlackWinterRat 4 months ago
Wow! Proud to be Australian.
ajeary 7 months ago
What a wonderful finale to a fantastic bike-race! Australians can be very proud of both Cadel and Tina for placing us on the world stage with class acts!!
Well done!
idahoboy41 7 months ago
Tina, that was without a doubt the best version of our national anthem I have ever heard. Mixed with the emotion of the occasion and your beautiful voice I had tears of pride and a chill in my spine just listening to it. Well done, for your initiative for stepping forward and singing it.
karoolblue 7 months ago 21
Well done Tina, Ausy ausy ausy... and well done Cadell :)
ianjohnkiernan 7 months ago
Well done Tina, Ausy ausy ausy...
ianjohnkiernan 7 months ago