Celine Dion's "Sacrilege" Song
A friend and I were just talking about Celine Dion and, while we both admit that we think she has a great voice, we just can't get why people are ridiculously obsessed with her. And yes, she can belt out a power ballad like nobody's business (I still cry every time I hear the Titanic song), there are a few tunes that she really shouldn't sing.
Hence the reason Total Guitar magazine named her rendition of AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" the worst cover ever.
Wow! The worst cover ever! That includes American Idol's William Hung and his now-famous take on Ricky Martin's "She Bangs". What's even a harder and more direct kick in the pants, is that Celine sang the song once on television, six years ago -- and the panel at the UK mag still remember it as the worst thing they've ever heard.
"Cover versions have never been bigger but the number one worst song—Celine Dion covering AC/DC—is sacrilege," spat Total Guitar editor Stephen Lawson.
"Could it really be that bad," I thought. I LOVE that song -- it's the perfect "drinking in a dive" tune -- could Celine, with the voice of an angel, really muck it up that badly? Sadly, the answer is yes.
But, hey, maybe some of you out there are the crazy-obsessed Celine fans I was talking about. If so, watch this and let me know how you feel about it. But, I warn you, if you do decide you love it, we probably can't be friends anymore.
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Eh, it's not THAT bad. Of course, I've never bought any of her albums.
Celine wasn't that bad, it was the other chick that sucks.
You didn't mention it was a duet! Thanks for the laugh anyway. It was entertaining and the very least. Bon Scott just rolled over in his grave - again.
Oh....that was good for a laugh. It cracked me up at the beginning how she was working that air guiter....oh goodness....Was almost embarassed for her, I guess you've got to give her credit that she really goes for it
Liz is right. Celine sounds great, even at this song, its the other girl.
Her voice is great, but her mannerisms irk me. A really funny parody: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/28c46b4ac4
Wasn't as bad as it was hyped to be. The other singer is Anestasia.
I think she sounded k. to me it was the other girl
C'mon people stop blaming the other chick, they BOTH SUCKED and you know it.
P.S. My condolences to AC/DC... I'm sorry she MURDERED your song.
I'm not a big fan of Celine but I think she sounds fine (remember it's a gal singing this) but the other chick isn't so easy to listen to. William Hung's version of She Bangs deserves this title far more.
I think she sounded different, but good. The other one was in bad taste. Celine has one of the best voices around.
AC/DC should be proud that she took the time to do the song.
That's the first time I've liked anything she's done. They were both great! What are you all talking about?
~~~What!!??? It was great!!! Loved it!!! Lots of energy & good music. Get your ears checked~~~
I think we can all agree that there is a very good reason why Celine only sang this song one time, whether with someone else or not. It's horrible. If cats could sing, even they would hate that cover.
It was'nt great but it was'nt bad,Great energy
and Hung still reigns supreme as worst cover
ever.
I don't think Celine Dion sounded that bad, she actually did a pretty good job. The other chick was the one that sucked.
they sound ok.. i dont get why people are obsessing about this
Anastasia has the ugliest voice ever and Celion is a skinny weird bodyc, chick that dances like she's having a seizure. Yuk to them both. But that Anastasia should quit singing and leave it to the professionals
The "badness" of this cover is overrated. I've seen worse weekly on IDols even by the winners...
thIs song shouldn't be a duet. Anastasia could hold her own on this song. Celine Dion should stick to Disney songs and not try to dance.