Katia and Ilia - Casi Un Bolero

This is one of the most beautiful numbers that SOI ever did -- a favorite of mine, for sure!

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[gradycat]

Interesting comment 596082 - except that this program was skated in the 90s and that Battle of the Blades was... 2010? Anyway, thanks for watching.

[dancetothatBEAT]

does anybody know what the first song is called please? thankyou :)

[gradycat]

It is called Casi Un Bolero by a Spanish singer named Rosana. I found this song on iTunes.

The 2nd song is sung by Ricky Martin

[gradycat]

Yes, and this performance always reminds me of how magical skating can be and how a story can be told. Thanks for posting.

[outcastgenie]

Anyone knows who sings this song?? Thanks. Love the music and certainly the performance. They were great.

[gradycat]

There are two songs in this program - Casi un Bolero is sung by a Spanish singer named Rosana and the other oneis Si tu no esta aqui by Ricky Martin. I found them both on itunes if you want to download them.

[LizBen77]

I have the exact opposite reaction. I think it's wonderful that Katia has found so much happiness with a great guy. This is one of my all time favorite routines, beautifully choreographed and skated and I think Katia is positively glowing.

I just don't understand how people can claim to be fans of hers and then begrudge her happiness. What was she suppose to do? Stop living. Do you honestly believed if she had passed away that Sergei would not have moved on with his life?

[magicchelsea007]

I will be a G&G fan forever, they were magical. I saw this performance and was blown away by the chemistry between Katia and Illia and what a great pair they made. The choreography from beginning to end tell the story of Katia's loss and reluctantly moving on. Absolutely a brilliant piece. I love Katia and Illia together but G&G will always take my breath away.

[TRYCLOPS1]

@gradycat The second one is: Casi un bolero by Ricky martin...

[TRYCLOPS1]

@outcastgenie Actually the second song is: Casi un bolero by Ricky Martin. I don't know about the first one though.

[Blazhevino]

it is simply stunning dance, maybe even better than what she had danced with Sergey .. It is so shrill tells the whole story of her life, love and death and birth of a new love! ...

[Enavarro523]

I am glad she found someone to rebuild her life.

[lkmits]

I saw this live and it still brings shivers watching it years later.

[jenshu7]

they complement each other so beautifully. one of the best performances ever.

[idolfan9495]

Katia skates like a dream. I wish she could have skated both singles and pairs. I think she would have won gold medals in both.

[ajitter89]

I hate people who knock on Illia. I'm certain that even after a large part of her died with Sergei, she saw something in Illia and knew she could love again. And I'm certain that Sergei must smile everytime he looks down on her, knowing she's happy and greatful to Illia for what he has done for Katia and his daughter Daria.

[Asmita27]

@gradycat you mixed up the singers. Si tu no estas is by Roassana n Casi un bolero is by Ricky Martin

[Ardenis9]

@gradycat Sorry, I know you have written this quite a while ago, but Si tu no esta is sung by a women and Casi un Bolero is by Ricky Martin, not the other way round..:)