She's a Diva indeed, but I regret to say that I didn't like the way she sped up the vocal riff on "eyes" at the end of "rose in your eyes" and hands on "move through my hands" etc. ...The way Roberta Flack extends and rides those notes out so sensually is the best part of this song for me.
Where's the third verse - "the first time ever I lay with you..."? Celine makes a lovely sound but she concentrates too much on her technique and not enough on the song's message.
If you want to hear two great versions - Johnny Mathis and Roberta Flack.
I love this version from Celine and also from Leona, 2 great AMAZING singers !!!
If you have the time, look to the version from the 14 years old dutch talented singer, Karlijn Verhagen ( rpverhag1 ) also it is my featured video. Thank you !!!
Oh my she just takes my breath away. There are truly no words to sum up this lady but Class, Beauty, Joy, Love are a few that come to mind. She's amazing and I can only pray one day I'll meet her. May God continue as he has to bless and keep Miss Dion and her wonderful family!
I think its a shame that she leaves out part of the lyric in all her recordings "I knew our joy would last till the end of time." Is there a message for Rene' there???
This song says exactly how I felt when I first layed eyes on my first and only love of my life...I still feel this way about him....so I say this is a beautiful song....it has so much meaning...so heres to you my one and only.........
@TheMileyJustinB ...you obviously do not know this woman she has been said to be the greatest female singer of ALLLL TIME! I like your stupid user name go watch bieber crack his voice all over and miley be a whore and do drugs, this is pure, rich and amazing....your a dumb kid you have no idea what music really is...Celine is ONE of the BEST EVER!
@epeterson711 I dont think she is. what about whitney or mariah? and thats just my opinion and yewh shes a GREAT singer but i just liked leonas version better. And im gonna ignore your comment on justin and miley because you have no right to fucking judge, YOU DONT KNOW THEM!
@mrqoopify the whole arrangement is different than the stuido version, this version is more acoustic, that high note wouldn't have sounded right here, besides, this is also LIVE and is stunning to me just as it is
@Fernyz123123 You dont want Simon to hear the one where she is wearing the red dress/suit because that version is lip synced . he would not be impressed. this one is live.
@frostbitewinterwind Erm no. Celine's version is my second fave but Leona's is outstanding. Listen to Leona's version that she sang live on 'The Early Show' then tell me hers isn't the best. If you can't find it I have it saved in my faves
Yes, she has a magnificent voice and sings this song wonderfully. BUT, why can't she ever seem to sing this song all the way through. In the other version, she cut off the second half of the third verse. In this version, she cut out the third verse entirely. I hate it when she does that. Why can't she ever seem to sing this incredible song all the way through. C'mon Celine, you leave me feeling empty because that last verse is gorgeous beyond words.
People bust on her so much, but I have to say, she gives angels wings to every song she touches. Why do people bust on her so much? I guess it's the same thing that makes naughty children stomp on flowers.
No it isn't! It was written by Ewan McColl in the late 50s for his wife, Peggy Seeger - a folk singer - who sang and recorded it.
Flack's version was a hit but McColl hated it and most of the subsequent cover versions. He's probably spinning in his grave after this truly nauseating version from Celine Dion. Its as false and plastic as her teeth and nose!
its a bit diff from the recordings one... but i realli like this performance... i feel sad that ppl compare leona to her, its unfair to the newbie, celine is legend.
Most love songs reflect on the less-than-elegant tension created upon discovering a sense of maternal affirmation mixed with erotic passion for another. A good love song guides us to the nobler gentle, sweet and self-effacing perspective. Popular media exploits the more sensational and perhaps less dignifie aspect. Written by Ewan MaColl for Peggy Seeger, most of us heard it first by PP&M and Kingston Trio. Like Seeger's, their interpretation is very gentle and non-theatrical.
This is my favorite song of all time, and Roberta Flack brings out the soul and emotion of this song. Celine did a good job, but my second favorite is Leona Lewis who did great justice with her rendition.
Where do you get your"information" (or lack there of) MakisP?? Flack's performance is the standard...but she neither wrote or arranged it. And Celine Dion voice certainly puts her among any ranking divas.
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Where do I begin my lecture? Celine IS NOT A DIVA, by any strech of imagination. she appeals ONLY to white women, who are void of........ Does no justice to the song. her movements expressions, are chorographed. she is alreadey forgoten. Now, the original song which was, WRITTEN, PERFORMED, and RECORDED, by the great Roberta Flack, still stands the test of time, after 40 years. Having poured out her heart and soul into it, its one of those songs that CAN NOT be by another artist.
Actually Makis, it was written by a folk singer named Ewan MacColl in the 50's before Flack even became a household name. Get your facts straight before you pour out your racist drivel and make yourself look like an idiot.
With all due respect to this diva, I prefer Leona Lewis' version of this song, its prettier, not to take anything away from Ms. Dion, I love them both.
For your information Leona has been singing for years.. she finally got her break on x factor... and I have never seen any of her performances where she is worrying about posing??? Also if you had actually read my comment properly then you would understand that I never compared either Celine to Leona or vice versa.
ahahaha..do me a favour...let us not compare someone so experience with leona which has just started and still worries about eyes to the camera...sexy poses and gestures totaly programmed!
OMG she RUINED this perfect song. You stinkin pointy faced bitch. Don't EVER sing one of Roberta Flack's songs again unless you dub HER voice over yours!!!!!!!!!
in the time it took u to write that ignorant message u could have sliced your wrists and rid the world of one more asshole :D think about it next time. Thanks :D
Oh BOO HOO you worthless cunt. Go suck your mama's asshole you retarded whore. Celine Dion SUCKS at this song so keep your nigger comments to yourself you cum sucking, granny asshole licking ho bitch!
i practically worship celine. She is my idol. I open my eyes to like alot of other artists, and it's not just her voice, but it's her personality too, idk, Celine Dion is really my inspiration.
everytime celine sings a song.she did catch the attention of the audience.
kejoceline 1 month ago
This was good, Leona captured more essence, This was nice but didnt quite move me like I thought it would. However, I love Celine's vocal
jamboxbombsquad 1 month ago
And a first time I heard Celine... I adore this song.
TheAngelMehiel 1 month ago
very awesome song , and Celine does awesome as well
oranges1214 1 month ago
Roberta Flack does this live the best
oranges1214 1 month ago
for me, the greatest love song of all time
FloridaRaider 1 month ago
ok, you should hear a man singing this song better than any other artist, look for Josh Krajcik - The first time ever I saw your face
morelale 2 months ago
She's a Diva indeed, but I regret to say that I didn't like the way she sped up the vocal riff on "eyes" at the end of "rose in your eyes" and hands on "move through my hands" etc. ...The way Roberta Flack extends and rides those notes out so sensually is the best part of this song for me.
groovy56 2 months ago
celine and leona. GREAT SINGERS. different styles of singing, different voice qualities. you can't compare, it's a matter of preference... alrighty?
greenpokerchip 3 months ago
Celine, you sing this song better than Leona. Love you.
prozie286 3 months ago 12
Nadie interpreta esta cancion como Matt Cardle, escuchenlo por favor y comparen. Es el ganador de The X Factor del 2010.
ojarazca 3 months ago
Natasha Marsh sings best this song, Celine comes close, Leona third
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BernadetteBangura1 4 months ago
Roberta #1, Celine #2, Leona #3.
t33tman 4 months ago
love u celine but leona does it better!!
stellad1976 5 months ago 4
Where's the third verse - "the first time ever I lay with you..."? Celine makes a lovely sound but she concentrates too much on her technique and not enough on the song's message.
If you want to hear two great versions - Johnny Mathis and Roberta Flack.
STBRetired1 5 months ago
this and Matt's version are my favorite ones <3
TearsofTheBlueSky1 5 months ago
I love you, Astrid
SuperManfred55 5 months ago
ok well either she is singing it wrong or your cant hear what she is saying. listen to the song a few times and fix ur lyrics
YodaLittleMan 5 months ago
listing to this song makes me dream of a baby in a cradle sleeping away
robertbenoit3 6 months ago
angel of voices...
nbp2789 6 months ago
i love this song
rubyredrhapsody 6 months ago
This song isn't a Roberta Flack song it was written by Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger
GaGaGooGoostuff 6 months ago
I love this version from Celine and also from Leona, 2 great AMAZING singers !!!
If you have the time, look to the version from the 14 years old dutch talented singer, Karlijn Verhagen ( rpverhag1 ) also it is my featured video. Thank you !!!
Peter :)
MrMuziekfan 7 months ago
the one she's singing in the red dress is not lipped. it's live and that went into the record.
Creevie 8 months ago
Straight from the heart. Brilliant song writer and gifted singer.
melodyrucker 8 months ago
Que hermosa cancion!!!
TheSiddhartha01 8 months ago
The first time I ever heard this song
It was so wonderful and strong
My love and I loved all night long
23162120 10 months ago
my god what a voiceeeeeeeeeeeee
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HannahCrayon 10 months ago
Royalcrestdrive..... you are putrid!!
mammajammamammis 10 months ago
We lovee you Celine!! Amazing..... I have goosebumps!
mammajammamammis 10 months ago
Celine Dion.... WOW! I get goosebumps when she sings! We Love You Celine!!
mammajammamammis 10 months ago
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW stunning x
gazzyN2k8 1 year ago
I actually played this the first time I ever f'd your face.
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I played this the first time I ever fucked your face.
royalcrestdrive 1 year ago
the first time I ever fucked your face.
royalcrestdrive 1 year ago
Awwwwwwwwwww, lovely....and yes, oh, oh oh oh oh myyyyyyyyyy GODDDDD
Voice of an angel...I so agree with you smackcheek.... :-)
Osayannx 1 year ago
@SinistralEbb ur nuts
moeknows67 1 year ago
Oh my she just takes my breath away. There are truly no words to sum up this lady but Class, Beauty, Joy, Love are a few that come to mind. She's amazing and I can only pray one day I'll meet her. May God continue as he has to bless and keep Miss Dion and her wonderful family!
klaritydawn 1 year ago
I think its a shame that she leaves out part of the lyric in all her recordings "I knew our joy would last till the end of time." Is there a message for Rene' there???
hopfl1 1 year ago
wow beautiful version
kezie666666 1 year ago
Omg I cry wen I heard dus song cause it bring memories bout my dad cuz he always wake up listenin to dus song!!!):
mcbrny55 1 year ago
Roberta Flack sings it alot better.
gajz300 1 year ago
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gajz300 1 year ago
This song says exactly how I felt when I first layed eyes on my first and only love of my life...I still feel this way about him....so I say this is a beautiful song....it has so much meaning...so heres to you my one and only.........
kdrose1122 1 year ago
my mum used to sing this to me as a baby, because it was on the radio around the time i was born :)
livvyness 1 year ago
Leona Lewis' and Matt Cardles versions are better.
TheMileyJustinB 1 year ago
@TheMileyJustinB Don't be fucking stupid!
sirrobotto1 1 year ago
@TheMileyJustinB ...you obviously do not know this woman she has been said to be the greatest female singer of ALLLL TIME! I like your stupid user name go watch bieber crack his voice all over and miley be a whore and do drugs, this is pure, rich and amazing....your a dumb kid you have no idea what music really is...Celine is ONE of the BEST EVER!
epeterson711 1 year ago
@epeterson711 I dont think she is. what about whitney or mariah? and thats just my opinion and yewh shes a GREAT singer but i just liked leonas version better. And im gonna ignore your comment on justin and miley because you have no right to fucking judge, YOU DONT KNOW THEM!
TheMileyJustinB 1 year ago
@epeterson711 Celine Celine I love her she's the best!
olemra17 1 year ago
HER EYE BROWNS ARE TOO DISTANT.
caduteacher 1 year ago
That is one of the most beautiful songs i ever heard of Celine Dion!
Fynya 1 year ago
I LOVVVVVVVE YOU CELINE SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!
Denise Rene'e
LadyGa94 1 year ago
It would be much better if she hit the high note part like a studio version. I don't know why they cut that part off.
mrqoopify 1 year ago
@mrqoopify the whole arrangement is different than the stuido version, this version is more acoustic, that high note wouldn't have sounded right here, besides, this is also LIVE and is stunning to me just as it is
athlonamd999 1 year ago
tru Mat and Leona knock spots off this
sweeney37 1 year ago
@Nofiih course they can! Whyever not, and I agree.
Lolorolopolomint 1 year ago
matt cardles version is better
MrLail 1 year ago
@MrLail NOOOO!!!!!! You can't compare a x-factor involved, with one of the world's greatest singers!
Nofiih 1 year ago
Congratulations!! to you Celine and Renee ( my sisters name is renee) those twins will be Blessed!!
earthshe 1 year ago
Mein Mann und ich mögen die Songs von Celine Dion.
teufel561 1 year ago
I think she is too intense for this song in the beginning, but from about min. 2:00 I love it.
musicmbw 1 year ago
She is amazing...I love her voice. It is so powerful...
CambrieHaven 1 year ago
OMG she makes me cry
thedenisa07 1 year ago
The version she sings wearing a red dress . . . I would love for Simon Cowell to watch that and be floored
Fernyz123123 1 year ago
@Fernyz123123 You dont want Simon to hear the one where she is wearing the red dress/suit because that version is lip synced . he would not be impressed. this one is live.
atolm1 1 year ago
this woman can sing..
16wvfd 1 year ago
@CDionLive If you look on the right side list of similar videos, you should find one where she's wearing a red dress. That one.
belozify 1 year ago
@belozify the one where she is wearing the red dress/suit is lip synced, this one is live.
atolm1 1 year ago
Quanto mi piace questa donna... Voce preziosa, sempre bravissima! :-)
starrynight3011 1 year ago
Love this :) but I think Leona Lewis has the best version of this song live
jake27990 1 year ago 5
@jake27990 I believe Matt Cardle's version is better than leona lewis, but everyone has a different opinion.
Gxemit 5 months ago
@jake27990 Please.......Stop it.....
frostbitewinterwind 3 months ago
@frostbitewinterwind Erm no. Celine's version is my second fave but Leona's is outstanding. Listen to Leona's version that she sang live on 'The Early Show' then tell me hers isn't the best. If you can't find it I have it saved in my faves
jake27990 3 months ago
woooowww!!! Eres unica Celine!!!....una de mis canciones favoritas..con una de mis cantantes favorita...BRAVO!!!! que interpretacion!!!!!!......
batm42 1 year ago
Leona does it better, but still love celine
tdbruno 1 year ago
@tdbruno Ya know everybody says Leona is better ...i sorry but i disagree Celine is wonderful and i really think she is the better...
primmer3 1 year ago
I love this song ... her voice is amazing !!!
LittleTigerButterfly 1 year ago
ASCULATI LUMEEE CUM CANTA UN OM .
strungaru28 1 year ago
Yes, she has a magnificent voice and sings this song wonderfully. BUT, why can't she ever seem to sing this song all the way through. In the other version, she cut off the second half of the third verse. In this version, she cut out the third verse entirely. I hate it when she does that. Why can't she ever seem to sing this incredible song all the way through. C'mon Celine, you leave me feeling empty because that last verse is gorgeous beyond words.
belozify 1 year ago
@belozify I agree, she did an amazing job here, but I love the third verse, it's just amazing and beyond!
EdgyXD 1 year ago
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fantisiya 1 year ago
Dam she sings great !!!!!!!!!!!
METH3454 1 year ago
forever celine!
kaye2kay 1 year ago
BABY I LOVE YOU!!! ITS MY SONG TO YOU!!
sarahii25 1 year ago
deep and beautiful
losingmagame 1 year ago
People bust on her so much, but I have to say, she gives angels wings to every song she touches. Why do people bust on her so much? I guess it's the same thing that makes naughty children stomp on flowers.
Stepper11 1 year ago
My favorite song is simple -- it's any song Celine Dion sings.
OneSteveUnderGod 1 year ago
I Am 14 and i Like All Celine Dion's Songs! Is That Weired?
L3TY123 1 year ago
@L3TY123 Of course not I'm 16 and I love Celine Since I was 8 Years......
olemra17 1 year ago
Love it. Celine has a good voice but her quality is in her sensitivity and her interpretation. Thank You Celine!
musicology1999 1 year ago
time2dwell actually it is an orginal from roberta flax u twat so get ur facts right before u post a comment!!!
BudManBarr 1 year ago
@BudManBarr
No it isn't! It was written by Ewan McColl in the late 50s for his wife, Peggy Seeger - a folk singer - who sang and recorded it.
Flack's version was a hit but McColl hated it and most of the subsequent cover versions. He's probably spinning in his grave after this truly nauseating version from Celine Dion. Its as false and plastic as her teeth and nose!
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no, its not a roberta flack song you daft cunt...at least learn the original srtist you insulting cow before you sing it. fuck sake. no shame?
TimeToDwell 1 year ago
i love the dress..... I love her dress....i love dresses that u wear like clothes to wrap yourself.....
skylie0 1 year ago
Superb Song and Celine sings it beautifully.
check out the amazing Sarah Billington singing this as well
philbill43 2 years ago
Just. lovely. Definitely on my wedding playlist.
stylecollective 2 years ago
brilliant...
its a bit diff from the recordings one... but i realli like this performance... i feel sad that ppl compare leona to her, its unfair to the newbie, celine is legend.
kohdidi 2 years ago
Most love songs reflect on the less-than-elegant tension created upon discovering a sense of maternal affirmation mixed with erotic passion for another. A good love song guides us to the nobler gentle, sweet and self-effacing perspective. Popular media exploits the more sensational and perhaps less dignifie aspect. Written by Ewan MaColl for Peggy Seeger, most of us heard it first by PP&M and Kingston Trio. Like Seeger's, their interpretation is very gentle and non-theatrical.
hughschmidt 2 years ago 2
its soo pleasing to theears n soo claming to the mind!!
Xx7anoonxX 2 years ago
Música perfeita, interpretação maravilhosa, simplesmente emocionante...
rocielangel 2 years ago
love this version!
it's very emotional!
astonishing!
love it!
maridette29 2 years ago 2
This is my favorite song of all time, and Roberta Flack brings out the soul and emotion of this song. Celine did a good job, but my second favorite is Leona Lewis who did great justice with her rendition.
christol08 2 years ago 9
Where do you get your"information" (or lack there of) MakisP?? Flack's performance is the standard...but she neither wrote or arranged it. And Celine Dion voice certainly puts her among any ranking divas.
eggreenja 2 years ago 2
Are you stupid? Celine is a huge fan of Roberta Flack and does her a great tribute. What moves do you want to see??
umbongoboys 2 years ago 2
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Where do I begin my lecture? Celine IS NOT A DIVA, by any strech of imagination. she appeals ONLY to white women, who are void of........ Does no justice to the song. her movements expressions, are chorographed. she is alreadey forgoten. Now, the original song which was, WRITTEN, PERFORMED, and RECORDED, by the great Roberta Flack, still stands the test of time, after 40 years. Having poured out her heart and soul into it, its one of those songs that CAN NOT be by another artist.
MakisPyrgiotis 2 years ago
where do I start my rant more like wtf are you on about!!!!??!!!! do some research before you comment. :/
aishamccabe 2 years ago
Actually Makis, it was written by a folk singer named Ewan MacColl in the 50's before Flack even became a household name. Get your facts straight before you pour out your racist drivel and make yourself look like an idiot.
neionix 2 years ago
almost-nearly-as good as leona lewis
stecow 2 years ago
With all due respect to this diva, I prefer Leona Lewis' version of this song, its prettier, not to take anything away from Ms. Dion, I love them both.
lili2sexc 2 years ago 3
For your information Leona has been singing for years.. she finally got her break on x factor... and I have never seen any of her performances where she is worrying about posing??? Also if you had actually read my comment properly then you would understand that I never compared either Celine to Leona or vice versa.
lilbeep79 2 years ago
this song touched my heart....
Leryshka 2 years ago
god...is she human ?
camillalandolf 2 years ago 6
If you like this have a listen to Leona Lewis version.
lilbeep79 2 years ago 9
ahahaha..do me a favour...let us not compare someone so experience with leona which has just started and still worries about eyes to the camera...sexy poses and gestures totaly programmed!
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OMG she RUINED this perfect song. You stinkin pointy faced bitch. Don't EVER sing one of Roberta Flack's songs again unless you dub HER voice over yours!!!!!!!!!
numpther 2 years ago
in the time it took u to write that ignorant message u could have sliced your wrists and rid the world of one more asshole :D think about it next time. Thanks :D
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Oh BOO HOO you worthless cunt. Go suck your mama's asshole you retarded whore. Celine Dion SUCKS at this song so keep your nigger comments to yourself you cum sucking, granny asshole licking ho bitch!
numpther 2 years ago
Oh oh oh oh oh oh myyyyyyy GODDDDD.....I love this girl..I LOVE HER she is an angel - sweet mother of jesus.
smackcheeks 2 years ago 34
one of my all time favourites
garnicjamhan1 2 years ago 22
love her so much...live is very great,acoustic is so much better,so much!! her voice is on top
dedeu3 2 years ago 5
Celine will live on long after she has stopped singing, a true icon of our generation. God Bless her and her family
vickaryous101 2 years ago 8
Beautiful, live version is much better
ulix1234 2 years ago 5
i practically worship celine. She is my idol. I open my eyes to like alot of other artists, and it's not just her voice, but it's her personality too, idk, Celine Dion is really my inspiration.
Bonsbooty 3 years ago 2
I understand where your coming from. Celine has a beautiful personality. She's really down to earth.
musicexpo 2 years ago 4
Celine is the best !
Thanks for the upload :)
triniboymike 3 years ago 4
you should post your video singing so we can hear you girl that would be nice!! Im learning it too!!
sexynapp19 3 years ago 2
i can sing this just like Celine...i do believe this....
SingwellaDeb 3 years ago
i wish i could
shes very expressionate wen she sings, ive seen no other singer like this
sprock4chick 2 years ago 3
Yehh right, I bet you do
cheppelin78 2 years ago