I watched the Olympic Opening Ceremonies live and it was wonderful. The French presented a fabulous opening ceremony. There is always something to remember with every Olympic Games. My two favorite memories are in Vancouver when Wayne Gretzky light the cauldron in 2010 and the Spice Girls reunion in London in 2012.
All through the ceremonies I was hoping to see Celine Dion sing. There were rumours she may sing, but nothing was confirmed. When they raised the Olympic Flag, I thought it was over and hopefully she will sing at the closing ceremonies. She's been so ill and away from the spotlight for over five years.
As it was ending, she started to sing and I knew it was her voice! She was wearing a gorgeous Dion embellished gown singing Edith Piaf's "Hymne A L'amore" midway up he Eiffel Tower. It was the most amazing performance I've ever seen! What a stunning comeback for her. It was a performance, I will never forget.
This is from Hello Canada:
The ceremony’s artistic director Thomas Jolly previously revealed that Celine, who has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle rigidity or spasms in the trunk and arm, rejected offers to accommodate the health challenges.
He said: "Her willingness was there. She wanted to be on the Eiffel Tower, she was very clear. We offered her other suggestions depending on her health and she said, 'Nope, I’m going to do it on the Eiffel Tower because that is your idea, that is what you want.' It’s a huge honor."
"She’s doing better, we’re happy about that, and she especially could perform yesterday, last night, on this wonderful song at the place she wanted to, at a moment of the Opening Ceremony that is the most emotional one, when the cauldron is being lit in the city of Paris and Celine Dion on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower."
If you haven't seen it, or want to hear her magnificent voice again, get a Kleenex and enjoy her incredible performance:
