M.E.N ARENA MANCHESTER FRIDAY 2nd MAY 2008
The Taking Chances World Tour was the Ninth Concert Tour By Canadian
Singer Celine Dion in support of her Thirteenth French Language & Studio
Album ” D ‘ elles ( 2007 ) as well as her Tenth English Language Studio
Album ” Taking Chances ( 2007 ) The Tour marked Dion’s return to
performing on a Global Scale . After her ground breaking Las Vegas
residency ” A New Day ” it was also her First Concert in Nine Years.
Following her ” Let’s Talk About Love World Tour ( 1998 ) Taking Chances
was indeed an ambitious Tour kicking off with nine shows across Five Cites
in South Africa . The Tour saw Dion performing for Fans in Dubai , Tokyo ,
Osaka , Macau , Seoul , Shanghai & Kuala Lumper . Before Visiting Five Cites
in Australia with further planed Shows in Beijing , New Zealand . Qatar &
Turkey being cancelled for various unforeseen . The Tour then visited City
across Europe for 2.5 months before embarking on a full Six Month Long
Tour of North America including Three Stops in Mexico & a Sold Out Show
in San Juan Puerto Rico . Poll star announced the the Tour Total Gross US $
279 2 million making it 2008 -2009 s Forth Highest Grossing Tour by a Solo
Artist. & one of the Highest Grossing Tours of 2000s . History Celine Marie
Claudette Dion Born 30th March 1968 ( Age 56 ) Charlemagne , Quebec
Canada . Is a Canadian Singer referred to as the ” Queen Of Power Ballads
she is noted for her Powerful & Technically skilled Vocals . Her Music has
incorporated Genres such as Pop Rock , R & B , Gospel & Classical Music .
Her recordings have been mainly in English & French , although she has
sung in several other languages . Born in a large family , Dion was
discovered by her future Manager & Husband Rene Angelil & emerged as
a Teen Star in her Home Country with a series of French Albums during
the 1980s . She gained International recognition by winning the 1988
Eurovision Song Contest . Where she represented Switzerland with Ne
Partee Pas Sans Moi ” . Her Debut English – Language Studio Album ” Unison”
( 1990 ) established her as a viable Pop Artist Primarily & several English
Speaking markets . While ” The Colour Of My Life ” ( 1993 ) gave her Global
Super Stardom . Celine Dion continued her success throughout the 1990
with several of the best selling albums in History such as ” Falling Into You”
( 1996 ) & ” Lets Talk About Love ” ( 1997 ) which were certified Diamond
in the US. with more 30 Million Sales Worldwide each . She has released a
series of International Number One Hits including ” The Power Of love ” ,
” Think Twice ” , ” To Love You More ” ” Be Cause You Loved Me ” , ” It All
Coming Back To Me Now ” , I’m Your Angel ” ” That’s The Way It Is ” ” I’m
A Live ” & ” My Heart Will Go On ” ( The Theme For the 1997 Film Titanic
which solidified her Popularity . Occupations Singer / Actress / Song-writer/
Entrepreneur & Philanthropist . Years Active 1980 -2024. Genres Pop /
Dance Pop / Chanson / Soft Rock & R & B . Labels CBS , EPIC , Columbia ,
550 & Legacy . Line Up Line Up Celine Dion Vocals ex. ex. ex. Band ( With a
Sunken Stage for Band ) Claude ” Mego ” Lemay M/D Piano ex. ex. ex.
Dominque Messier Drums ex. ex. ex. Marc Langis Bass Guitar ex. ex. ex.
Andrea Coutu Guitar ex. ex. ex. ex. Jean Sebastien Carr’e Violin ex. ex. ex.
Yves Frulla Keyboards ex. ex. ex. Nannette Fortier Percussion ex. ex. ex.
Julie Mc Innes Cello ex. ex. ex. Elise Duguay B/V / Cello & Tin Whistle ex.
ex. ex. 3 B/V Mary – Lou Gauthier , Barney Valsaint , Andrew St Pierre all
ex. ex. ex. Dancers Amanda Balen ( Dance Captain ) , Melissa Garcia ,
Kemba Shannon , Addie Yungmere . Zac Brazenas , Joshua Figueroa ,
Dominic Chaduang , Aaron Foelske , Miguel Perez ,Chris Houston &
Tammy To all ex. ex. ex. Amazing Artist , Fantastic Band & Dancers .
INTRO B/T I Drove All Night ex. ( Cyndi Lauper Song ) ( Remix Video on
Screen ) ” I had to escape , the City was sticky & cruel ” ” Maybe I should
have called you first ” ” But I was dying to get to you ” Great Arrangement.
SONG 1. I Drove All Night ex, ( C ) ” I drove all night to get to you ” Is that
right ” ” I drove all night crept in your room ” ” Woke you from your sleep
to make love to you ” ” Is that alright ? ” ” I drove all night ” Brilliant Vocals .
SONG 2. The Power Of Love ex. ( Jennifer Rush Cover ) ” The whispers in
the morning ” ” Of lovers sleeping Tight ” ” Are rolling by like thunder now ”
SONG 3. Taking Chances ex.
” As I look in your eyes” 3. Taking Chances ex. ” Don’t know much about your
life ” ” Don’t know much about your world , but ” ” Don’t want to be alone
Tonight ” ” On this planet they call earth ” Amazing arrangement & Sounds .
SONG 4. Hits Medley 3 Songs ex 1. It all Coming Back To Me Now ex. ” There
were nights when the wind was so cold ” ” That my body froze in bed ” ” If I
just listen to it ” ” Right outside the window ” 2. Because You Loved Me ex.
( Theme from Up Close & Personal ) ” For all these times stood by me ” ” For
all the truth that you made me see ” ” For all the joy you brought to my life ”
” For all the wrong that you made right ” 3. To Love You More ex. ” Take me
back into the arms I love ” ” Need me like you did before ” ” Touch me once
again & remember when ” ” There was nobody you wanted more ” Love It .
INTERLUDE New Mego’s Flamengo ex. Instrumental. Amazing Arrangement
SONG 5. Eyes On Me ex. ” I know that once in love ” ” You don’t think of the
Devil who’s inside ” ” & maybe I’ll come one day ” ” When you feel safe & I won’t
have the time ” Some outstanding Playing & Vocals & Harmonies & Dance Works.
SONG 6. All By My Self ex.( Eric Carmen Cover) ” When I was young ” ” I never need
anyone ” ” & making love was just for fun ” ” Those days are gone ” Pure Magic .
INTERLUDE Video & B/T My Heart Will Go On ex( Remix Instrumental ) Fabulous .
SOMG 7. I’m Alive The Wake Up Mix ex(C) ” When you call me ” ” When I hear you
breathe ” ” I get wings to fly ” ” I feel that I’m alive ” Amazing Dance Routines .
SONG 8. Shadows Of Love ex. ” I live my life like a runaway ” ” I hide my dreams
in a special place ” ” I’m waiting here for my prince to come ” ” To save me from
the Darkness ” Amazing arrangement Playing , Vocals , Harmonies Pure Magic .
SONG 9. Fade Away ex. ” I’ve learned from the past ” ” Not everything lasts ” ” I
Understand that now ” Amazing Screens . Lighting , Mixing , Graphics . Magical .
SONG 10 . I’m Your Angel ( With Barney Valsaint ) ( Song By Celine Dion & R Kelly)
” No mountains to high for you to climb ” ” All you have to do is have some climbing
faith , Oh Yeah ” ” No rivers to wide to make it across ” ” All you have to do is believe
it when you pray ” Outstanding overall sounds & Song-writing & Playing & Vocals .
SONG 11. Alone ex. ( I Ten Cover ) ” I hear the Ticking Of The Clock ” I’m lying here ,
the room’s Pitch Dark ” ” I wonder where you are Tonight ” Fantastic Sounds. Love It
SONG 12. My Love ex. ” My love we have seen it all ” ” The endless confession , the
rise & fall ” ” As fragile as a child ” ” But Lately , I’m sorry I can’t hold a smile ” Magic.
SONG 13 . Think Twice ( C ) ” Don’t say what you’re about to say ” ” Look back before
you leave my life ” ” Be sure before you close that door ” ” Before you roll those dice”
Baby think twice ” Amazing arrangement . Brilliant Dance routines & Playing & Vocals.
SONG 14. Pur Que Tu Mamas Encore ex ” I’ve understood all the words ” ” I’ve
understood them well , thank you ” ” Reasonable & New ” ” That how it is here ”
SONG 15. We Will Rock You / Show Must Go On ( 2 Songs Queen Covers )( Tribute
to Queen ) 1. We Will Rock You ex. ” Buddy you’re a Boy , make a big noise ”
” Playing in the street gonna be a big Man some Day ” ” You got mud on your
face you big disgraced ” ” Kicking your can all over the place ” ” We will rock you”
( Repeat Twice ) 2. Show Must Go On ex. ” Empty streets ” ” What are we living
for ” ” Abandon places ” ” I guess we know the score “Amazing arrangement’s .
Song 16. Medley ( 8 Songs ) 1. Get Up ( If You Feel Like Being A Sex Machine)
ex. ( James Brown Cover ) ” Fellas , I’m ready to get up & do my thing , Yeah go
ahead ” ” I wanna get into it ,man ,you know , go ahead ” ” Like a , like a sex
machine , man , Yeah go ahead ” ” Movin’ & doin’ it , you know Pure Magic .
2. Soul Man ex. ( Sam & Dave Song ) ” Coming to you on a dusty road . good
loving , I got a truck load ” ” & when you get it, you got something ” ” Don’t
worry , cause I’m coming ” ( Chorus ) ” I’m a soul man ( repeat 3 times )
3. Lady Marmalade ex. ” Where all my soul sisters ? ” ” Lemme hear ya’ll
flow sistas ” ” Hey sista , go sista , soul sista , flow sista ” ” Hey sista , go
sista , soul sista , go sista ” Amazing arrangement & dance routine. love It.
4. Sir Duke ex. ( Stevie Wonder Cover ) ” Music is a word within it self ”
” With a language we all understand ” ” With an equal opportunity ” ” For
all to sin, dance & clap their hands ” 5. Respect ex. ( Aretha Franklin Cover)
” What you want ” ” Baby I’ve got it ” ” What you need ” ” Do you know I got
It ” ” All I’m asking ” ” Is for a little respect ” Amazing Playing & Vocals . 6.
I got a feeling ex. ( James Brown ) ” I got a feeling ” ” Baby Baby ” ” I got
a feeling . Outstanding overall sounds with amazing Song-writing . Magic .
7. I Got You ex. ( James Brown Cover ) ” Wow , I feel good ” ” I knew that
I would now ” ” I feel good ” ” I new that I would now ” ” So good , so good,
I got you ” Another amazing arrangement & Playing & Vocal Harmonies .
8. It’s A Man’s World ex. ( James Brown Cover ) ” This is a man world , this
is a man’s world ” ” But it wouldn’t be nothing , nothing without a woman
or a Girl . Crowd going wild with delight & so much magic in the air Tonight.
SONG 17. Love Can Move Mountains ex. ” There ain’t a dream that don’t
have the chance to come true now ” ” It just takes a little faith , Baby ”
” Anything that we want to do we can do now ” ” There ain’t nothing in our
way , baby ” Outstanding Lighting & Mixing with great stage set up. Love it.
ENCORE.
SONG 18. River Deep , Mountain High ex. ( Ellie Greenwich Cover ) ” When
I was a little Girl ” ” I had a Rag Doll ” ” The only doll I ever owned ” ” Now
I love you just the way I loved that Rag Doll ” ” But only now my love has
grown ” Amazing arrangement & outstanding Playing & Vocals Love It .
ENCORE 2.
INTERLUDE Video B/T Hymn To The Sea ex. ( Cappello Interlude ) ( From
Titanic Film ) ” She is calm ” ” Floating in the Harbour ” ” She’s strong ”
” Fashioned from Steel ” Amazing overall sounds & Vocals & Harmonies .
SONG 19. My Heart Will Go On ex. (Song Titanic Film ) ” Every night in my
dreams ” ” I see you , I feel you ” ” That is how I know you go on ” ” Far
across between us ” ” You have come to show you go on ” This has been a
wonderful Show from this very Talented Artist & her Amazing Talented
Band of Musicians & her brilliant dancers . At the Manchester Arena .Magic.
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