Celine Dion - At Seventeen (LIVE)

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Celine Dion - At Seventeen (Live)
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[@mcubbs3743]

The sadness is is that this song is nearly 50 years old and is still as relevant today, if not more. I’m glad I didn’t have to contend with social media when I was seventeen as the lyrics of this song pretty much summed up my teenage years. And yes I am a man but I can still relate to not fitting in

[@adamsmith8370]

Celine was really ugly before she was made over. Hair, teeth, nose, etc…

[@veilbreak5867]

She sings it well. But she doesnt break your heart the.way janis does

[@vernwallen4246]

I concur 100%⌚has made this song CLASSIC.😇😇😇😇

[@ericaceae]

exactly!!

[@eddiet2]

She's a fine singer. But no one could bring anything new to this classic. Only Janis could convey the pain this song brings to the soul. But still, Celine sang it well.

[@ivi_q]

100% agree. Janis breaks your hard in that special way!

[@markalumbro2679]

well according to babyface she's the perfect one to touch this song

[@57highland]

Some songs are meant to be sung and recorded by one person and left alone forever more. This is one of those songs.

[@bufb]

For sure she doesnt understand this song. Terrible version

[@MrVolcomclassic]

@@bufb You can say that again Mary

[@dallasryle7740]

yes..no where close to janice

[@mparbus1961]

Little late on the up-take but, So perfectly put Lindsey.

[@adamsamess2163]

@@bufb doesn’t understand it? I think she understands the song perfectly fine kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIvacoR-hc2taNE

[@timpoiu]

I liked how Celine kind of held back, since its a tribute to Janice

[@sharit7970]

Definitely...she could have blown the roof off the place if she wanted to. I'm a bit irritated with people comparing the 2 of them...Celine wasn't trying to replace Janis, but to honor her, just like you said...sheesh!

[@niccolea2086]

I doubt that. Janis isn’t dead. She truly didn’t need it covered by anyone.

[@jjay3723]

@@niccolea2086 exactly they should have got Janis to sing it

[@rorybellamy2533]

its meant to Honor Janis Ian , not competition

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

exactly

[@catherinegabriel760]

rory bellamy Thank you! I love BOTH singer's versions.

[@sharit7970]

@rory bellamy EXACTLY! No doubt Celine was holding back for that reason... she could have blown the roof off the hall if she wanted to.

[@niccolea2086]

Cory maybe they could of had Janis cover her own song. Would have been nice. But Céline did a nice job and she looked beautiful as always.

[@jeffdavis5778]

Great rendition. Beautifully done, although no one can master the original.

[@johnnywires943]

There are songs that hit you right in the gut,whatever age you are and how many times you play em.This is one of then and all you want to do is listen to the story while holding your head in your hands.Just magical and soul wrenching all rolled into one.Janis Ian is unbeatable but Celine commands respect also.I hope all of you that identified with this song,later found out just how beautiful you are.

[@vekkstar]

I'm surprised. Céline Dion actually did it justice. She stuck to the original. She understood the reason Janis Ian recorded this song. Janis is a consummate songwriter. Respect. Dion shows it. This is perfection.

[@Baadj5]

well said, Celine's covers always stay true to the original, Celine respects the original artist and pays tribute by singing them so well...

[@murraysmither7996]

I will admit like you I am surprised she didn't over sing it, which was very nice. I don't really think it suits her though. I much prefer Jan Arden's cover of this song, her voice has the ache in it, and here Celine is just singing a song.

[@stevebigler]

you must have listened to the Braille version...

[@RonnieT44]

Out of respect I would imagine.

[@michor10]

I agree. I just came here to bash Celine but she really knocked it out of the park here. :D

[@mudhens4ever]

Celine’s version is excellent, and I wasn’t expecting to like it. Well done, Celine!

[@limer4330]

I see a lot of people MOANING that this song is better left alone because Janis does it the best. Well of course she did. That's why Celine is doing it. She's also keeping it alive. This song has been mostly forgotten, no matter how beautiful it is.

[@ponchoman49]

That was a very nice tribute to the great Janice Ian and wonderfully sung!

[@michaelknapp9411]

Wow. Well done. That song is so powerful and touching. For all the 17 year old girls out there just remember that things change and they get better. High school is silly and fake and it goes away. Just remember that!!

[@jacquelinea3358]

Beautiful cover. Celine was holding back a little...she has a powerful voice. She didn't want to overwhelm the song.

[@barcyorky]

Celine can undoubtedly sing like no one else, I love that you can always hear a hint of her French accent in every performance.

[@dedeh1714]

Eric Dupont French Canadian bigggg difference.

[@vocalvocation]

Great rendition! She kept it 'small' by voice with a reason. Well done!

[@NemesisOfDoors]

Have never been a Celine Dion fan, until now. Wow.

[@jennypiccolo5211]

Don't you love when a song gives you goosebumps?!

[@Livingonlargestactivevolcano]

Keeping this song whole , as the original ! A beautiful rendition of a timeless song that validates emotions and feelings . Thank you .

[@napoleonsanagustin521]

The version of two different lady singer still convey the feelings at age seventeen. Both women is as beautiful as can be.

[@napoleonsanagustin521]

Janet Williford Played her song, so beautiful listening. Age 17 is high school years for me

[@MsTeresa2]

I like Celine, but sing Shania mostly. She is my inspiration. Never say never.

[@Patferr]

Celine has a beautiful voice, she is truly amazing, I mean WOW....she is awesome. I love Celine, everything she sings sounds like an angel singing it.

[@sanyrub]

Really Celine is phenomenal!!! I love how she sings, how she talks and the respect she has for all!!!!

[@kohdidi]

she's just so smooth at doing everything!!! LOVE HER!!! n she looks really good, a lady who's aged gracefully n is looking back at the good old days... BEAUTIFUL interpretation...

[@MarielaPerez]

Muchas mentes cerradas aquí...! No evolucionan, no admiten cambios... Janis es única al igual que Celíne, me emocione cuando la vi cantando esta canción tan especial para mi...! Se imaginan que nunca nadie hubiese interpretado las grandes obras de la música clásica..? Toda esa maravilla que hoy disfrutamos habría muerto con los grandes maestros... No existían grabaciones, Internet? Ni en los mas osados sueños...

[@AMARS11663]

LO QUE LE FALTA ES SENTIMIENTO AL INTERPRETAR ESTA CANCION

[@generalapathy7490]

This song just makes me cry. First Janis now Celine. Thanks for making me cry ladies. Story of my life.

[@stateofdreams1]

Not easy to perform such an emotional song, but she does it very well.

[@Dara604]

Janis Ian about Celine's version in her own words: "I would caution anyone against judging Celine Dion's version if you haven't already listened closely to it - or watched the KZbin video of her doing it during the pre-Grammys a few years ago.. First, if you haven't heard it, how can you judge? Just because you don't like her other work? I find almost all Ken Follett's work boring and irritating - but I think his "Pillars of the Earth" is one of the great books of my generation. Second, it's the best cover version of the song I've ever heard. I say that without reservation. She brings an unexpected delicacy to it, a sense of truthfulness that's very real, and from what I'm told, the reaction to her understated singing of it on the Grammy show went a long way toward setting the tone for her current act, which I plan to see as soon as her Vegas performances and my schedule coincide. It's a very ramped down, more "adult" show from what I understand. The woman has an astonishing voice. She has treated my song with more care and consideration than most would. I always admired her as a performer, the same way I admire Bette Midler as a performer. However, after watching her perform "At Seventeen", I also admire her as a singer. That's just my two cents."

[@katemaloney4296]

Since it is Janis Ian's song, I truly believe her opinion is the only one that matters. Everyone else is just seeking attention.

[@arthurharris6510]

Dara Roberts Agree with you Dara. And to all you other berators listen with your eyes closed and you will hear just how good this us.

[@allenkreymborg7492]

SHE SHOULD HAVE LEFT IT ALONE , THUMBS DOWN !

[@paulawilliamson637]

The only criticism is that the song seemed to be at the tempo throughout. It would have capture the emotion of the piece if it started out slowly, picking up after the first chorus or the second verse. Not a criticism, only a thought.

[@jerrybuonfiglio419]

Well done

[@thebiblethumperdevine6]

no one can ever top an original but still nicely done.

[@bobbydazzler1780]

When Janice Ian put this track down so exquisitely all those years ago it was so perfect that nobody could do it justice and this version proves just that. A tribute maybe but some tracks just need to be left alone to stand for all time as works of pure genius.

[@lumapera]

Thank you to you Celine for singing that song... great!

[@igmugleska966]

I honestly didn't think I'd like anyone else singing this. Well done.

[@Baadj5]

Lovely Celine... another perfect performance -damn she's good!

[@ivt8284]

Huge respect and love for the beautiful lady called Janis Ian and respect for Celine who nailed this song completely. Those who think she’s always been a ‘beauty’ queen, look up the images of her at the Eurovision Song Contest a ‘few’ years ago….

[@TheDataMaestro]

When you watch Janis Ian singing this song live when it first came out you can see into Janis' soul. Celine does a pretty good cover as well.

[@JudyCerda]

I wonder if Janis Ian is still alive. If so, did she watch this performance and why isn't she still singing?

[@aubreyhawk9862]

i love this song! if you havent seen the snl live version you have to see it.. beautiful

[@TakingChances1]

oh im crying........oh celine your voice ,your face,your present....

[@pinkiepod15]

Being a seventeen year old girl, and knowing many others like myself, i've yet to meet a young woman in her teens who wouldn't be able to relate to this song in some way. Clearly Celine understands/relates to the meaning in some way as well, otherwise I doubt she would have tried her best to do it justice. Judge not her reasons for singing this song, as you'll never know them yourself.

[@patrickbass3542]

Some men can relate to this song too.

[@debbiemccarthy572]

IN 1973 I WAS "" 17"" THIS SONG HIT ME IN SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS! I WAS SKINNY WORE BIG GLASSES NOT UMM BOOK SMARTS BUT LIKED P.E. AN AFTER ALL THESE YRS OVER 45 IT STILL HITS ME HARD

[@MrChrissy1r]

Celine, truly has an outstanding voice, pure and unforced,, she shows class with all of the other truly great singers of her class, the tone the quality the power, is natural, as I said not forced, but controlled and excellent!!

[@fastfretting]

Thank you Celine for singing this song. I listened to this after i taped it from my tube over and over again.

[@chrischacon2073]

I can relate Janis this song speaks volumes to many young girls. They must believe in themselves. Thank you Catherine

[@suslu12]

Céline, i adore you! Your performance is above perfection!! So enjoyable! Love you & ur voice.

[@larryruzicka8498]

Jake said it all ! I couldn't tell you how many time's I have seen her ! And I loved them all !

[@Vfh........y]

One of the greatest singers of all time!!!

[@ik3z]

Always... Stunning...Beautiful...Amazing voice!!!Thank you for posting this video.

[@cravenmoorehead7099]

Anyone that thinks Celine wasnt a dork at 17, and cant relate, doesnt know her story. There's pain here. Oh, plus the greatest female voice...ever!!!!

[@paulayandle2058]

I think she did a great job on this song! She is one of the best! My fav!!!

[@patriciamclaughlin5105]

Love the Janis Ian version lots of happy and sad moments of growing up but this was good.

[@suslu12]

She's absolutely adorable. Amazing singer, even more amazing person. Sometimes i think that maybe Céline is only a dream...

[@Jake4uinto]

don't compare Celine with Janis...just enjoy the differences and beauty!

[@belladonna9818]

They actually sound very similar!👍

[@WHUFC71]

This is Just so beautiful!!

[@suslu12]

How can someone be so adorable as Celine is..^^ She will always B nr one singer for me:) Her voice is enjoyable even when she simply talks. loveher loveher loveher!!!!!!!

[@rdepontb]

wow...thanks, Celine---what a great tribute

[@emilymalcolm87]

This song always brings tears to my eyes.

[@t.r.fabcollab]

This was a song I related to so well. I was that girl who Janis sang of. Janis's version is so very poignant and is forever etched in my heart. I enjoyed Celine's version. She is an artist who understands lyrics and the meaning behind them as well as what is essential for a song. She understands her instrument - when to be subtle and when to blow you away. This is one of the marks of a great artist. I give her credit. But the original is unrivaled.

[@knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee]

I so loved this Janis Ian song and Celine does a fantastic cover!

[@nancysargent4774]

Celine really felt this song as she was singing it, so if her voice wavered, it was because of that. If you know anything at all about Celine, you'd know she wasn't trying to compete with Janis, only honour her.

[@lte032]

La chanson de Céline qui me fait pleurer à chaque fois que je l'écoute. Belle chanson et belle interprète.

[@corylagattuta5351]

So glad you sang this song.

[@TheTaodee]

Simple and beautiful. Simply beautiful!!

[@user-hu4ud2bo8w]

私が青春時代のジャニスイアンですいつ聞いても涙涙です

[@maricelasalcido8122]

Love Celine - beautiful and very stylish!

[@davidtiger]

Everyone knows on the planet, music industry that Celine is the first who receive the best songs as an artist.Producers know what Celine is capable of. We should hold in our mind. She is not singing because of money, fame or gammies. She is doing an art, she is making difference. Difference for humans. And the most impressiv is, she grows as a person in her mind. All the song, interviews, shows she is doing is her inner world. She is the artist that will be talked after more then 200 years!!

[@carlitosirlanda1742]

love this song for decades now, specially when i was 17! only now i realized how good singer Janis is... coz it needs a Celine Dion to sing it right🥰

[@laurastafford6217]

One of my favorite songs back in the 70's.. by Janis..beautiful job Celine

[@kawman55]

I think a stellar rendition of a beautiful, emotive song. She very much did the song justice. Her genius was in part retaining the original arrangement. Don't gild the lily. Thank you, Celine. And, yes, Celine may not have been the "ugly duckling girl" but we've all known rejection and emotional bullying. I think that part of what makes this song relatable.

[@davidvack4382]

don't want my heart that sad she just does this song with style and grace

[@rebeccawhite8459]

I never get tired of Celine

[@MIKE389B]

I remember youth when I listen to this music. Though Ivan is the best, Celine is wonderful sound!

[@seantivenan9593]

A lot of ppl seem to think Celine can't do this song justice because at seventeen she was "a beauty queen" and can't feel the sentiment of the song in her gut, well google some pics of young Celine and you may see things differently. What the 2 have in common is that neither of them were the pretty little girls next door and would often get overlooked and left on the outside, but every one stopped to listen when they sang, and thats where their beauty lies. They are the same, she deffinitely felt it. ohh except as Taylor ( who probably always got picked for the basket ball team ) points out Celine got 5 Grammys....Janice has 9 :))

[@gibsondrummer]

Celine has a beautiful voice and obviously did her best respectful tribute to an amazing song

[@mec7up]

Who ever thougth the word "Basketball" would ever sound so angelic @3:36 ??? ... Only with Celine, the used-to-be ugly girl who turned into a swan/angel

[@garypmarquis]

VB, I respect your note and I agree based on "nostalgia", I do love both artists on this number.

[@loeil11]

nice rendition and perfect for Valentine's Day

[@taj3369]

I simply love it .

[@keithwilliams9814]

There’s nowhere to hide with this song; the singing has to be absolutely pure. It pushes CD right to her limit. Not bad.

[@mikearmstrong6736]

Its Celine Dion ! A legend covering Janis Ian another legend. Of course there will be controversy. Lighten up people. With the garbage on the radio - people phoning it in to computers. Relax and ENJOY. She does a brilliant job, only Celine can do. And Janis of course.

[@stevevandien310]

Dion can sing beautifully when she isn't trying to rupture her listeners' eardrums.

[@linleycooper470]

Celine does it justice beautifully!

[@deepacapricorn2926]

Simply superb drdeepa mr

[@richeyrich]

I like Celine's accent and it was wonderful in this song!!

[@guyneverefromhell]

Only Celine can do it as wonderful as jani... Can't be more perfect

[@jemmajames6719]

I was I had known this song years ago, when I reached my teens I realised how ugly I was, I lost friends I had since childhood over it, people started to tell me I was and nobody wanted to date me. It’s so hard as a young person when friends disown you, and everyone goes on dates and meet more friends and your left at home!

[@user-fm3hc7ov4x]

love Celine ❤️ 😍

[@michaelregister271]

Beautiful job

[@essedu6473]

Excellent she kept it raw and genuine🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@valeriadestro2188]

Amo essa música.❤️

[@dannychin3208]

oh Loved that flugehorn solo nice!

[@mec7up]

all through the performance Celine was in a bubble, just like an Olympian at the Olympics. She was so focus, you never see her hands or body move. She is sooo artistic, so focused this is UNVBELIEVABLE level. At @4:40 she gets out of her Bubble

[@SpiceUKMovies]

I love Celine - been twice to Vegas (from the UK) so a huge fan - but for me - this is Janis Ian's song and I could only hear her singing it far more hauntingly as only the song writer of the lyrics could...

[@EamonnS]

Me likey. Way to go Celine Dion. Good job.

[@danlynch8520]

I was all ready to hate this but then something happened: I think she did a great job here. I know it when I hear it, and I just heard it. Way to go Celine!

[@JamaicaRouge]

She sang this song smoothly and beautifully. Just because she didn't show absolute emotions like some of you are saying DOESN'T make this a bad version or make her a bad singer. Everyone has their style of expression and emotions. Could you have sang this song better than her?! I think she did A WONDERFUL JOB!

[@henrydominguez2519]

Celine really did a great job. An awesome song.

[@generalapathy7490]

Up there with the best remakes of all time.

[@tinyvr7036]

Beautiful and versatile Celine LOVE YOU

[@LOOKING4JOY2]

Simplemente... ¡EXTRAORDINARIA!... sobre todo para quienes escuchamos en ese año de 1976 la versión original con Janice Ian que "conmovió" al mundo entero. Me felicito por haber encontrado esta maravillosa versión de un tema "TAN SENTIDO"

[@nancydavis1391]

LOVE THIS SONG...PS...JANIS YOU WERE NEVER UGLY!

[@AntoDeea]

Celine is AMAZING!!!!

[@markalumbro2679]

wow beautiful!!!

[@saraheart2804]

I am not a big Celine fan but she did well on this song.

[@11111972cjb]

Beautiful women can not sing this song with the feelings of those like Janis Ian they have not been through the same awful horrible years. Listen to the raw emotion in the original singers voice. There is no comparison, because, although I love Celine she can't possibly sing this song with the same feeling as Janis did and does each time she sings it.

[@JennyChampagnecovers]

Chris Barrett She went through the exact same thing when she was younger. She was extremely tired and just had an interview marathon all day long, while being sick.

[@puplover7991]

Chris Barrett Have you ever seen young pictures of Celine Dion? I'm sure she went through pain.

[@carolynevers7924]

Chris Barrett What about the ugly girls who blossomed into beautiful women? Hm?

[@fair2middlin]

+Chris Barrett Janis Ian picked her poison

[@strewf]

She's still ugly. Not something you want to see without makeup.

[@sherrellelawrence408]

Celine did a super great job at this!