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To think Celeste ruined what should have been a brilliant moment?

238 replies

beachtimeagain · 04/06/2022 22:12

Queens Jubilee Concert - What a Wonderful World.

I mean, that's supposed to be a happy soulful song. She shouted it and didn't smile once. Such a shame

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Willyoujustbequiet · 04/06/2022 23:19

She was absolutely dreadful and had a face like a slapped arse.

Surely they could have picked someone better - anyone better.

caz123456 · 04/06/2022 23:17

We all thought Diana's microphone wasn't right - it just seemed so quiet. Loved the whole show though

EmmaH2022 · 04/06/2022 23:14

I wondered if something was wrong with her mic. She looked worried too.

partystress · 04/06/2022 23:12

i expected to hate Celeste singing it, because it is so iconic and she is so ‘cursive’, but actually, I thought her version was great, and the more melancholy mood fitted the environmental message really well.

BelleTheBananas · 04/06/2022 23:12

Barry Gibb actually did a good job of writing about it from a female perspective, good job! Grin

BelleTheBananas · 04/06/2022 23:11

‘You make me tremble when your hand moves lower
You taste a little then you swallow slower
Nature has a way of yielding treasure
Pleasure made for you, oh

…

Get in the middle of a chain reaction
You get a medal when you're lost in action
I want to get your love all ready for the sweet sensation
Instant radiation
You let me hold you for the first explosion
We get a picture of our love in motion
My arms will cover, my lips will smother you
With no more left to say’

Yes, it’s about multiple orgasms Grin female ones

StepAwayFromGoogling · 04/06/2022 23:08

I'm sorry, Chain Reaction is about multiple female orgasms?!

LoveLarry · 04/06/2022 23:07

Never heard or her before tonight but my god she was awful

I would have done better and I'm tone deaf

BelleTheBananas · 04/06/2022 23:05

*multiple

BelleTheBananas · 04/06/2022 23:05

@Lysianthus

Chain Reaction is about multipolar female orgasms, not blow jobs Grin

FictionalCharacter · 04/06/2022 23:05

Lysianthus · 04/06/2022 22:57

Probably a bit 'out there' but Diana singing about a blow job is wrong on all levels. We thought that in the 80s, it was a bit cringe then. Bit for the jubilee? Wow.

I'm intrigued! What song is this?

Ballsaque · 04/06/2022 23:03

Celeste was even more dreadful than usual.

out of tune, and you can never ever tell what words she’s singing as she has zero diction.

Rantypanties · 04/06/2022 23:02

it wasn’t a good version but I really felt for her, she looked very nervous and the sound was a bit dodgy throughout the whole concert. She may not have been able to hear herself or the orchestra properly. No excuse for Rod’s dire performance though. His voice went years ago, wish he’d accept it and spend his days playing with his trains!

Forgothowmuchlhatehomeschoolin · 04/06/2022 23:01

Totally agree.
No emotion at all.

PurpleButterflyWings · 04/06/2022 23:01

Agree. HIDEOUS! Shock

HearMeSnore · 04/06/2022 23:01

Yeah she was awful. Miserable and soulless.

Totally agree that Nile with Diana Ross would have been amazing.

I also think Sam Ryder would have been incredible doing Freddie Mercury's part instead of Adam Lambert.

SugarMiceInTheRain · 04/06/2022 23:01

I enjoyed the concert generally but thought Celeste sounded terrible, Rod could hardly hit any of the notes and Diana Ross's backing singers had to do a lot of the heavy lifting. Was also puzzled at the song choice too! 🤣

AngeloMysterioso · 04/06/2022 23:00

She looked- and sounded- bored shitless. The whole song was one long yawn.

Spoonfulofvodka · 04/06/2022 23:00

Possibly she couldn't hear herself? She's usually a good singer, just didn't happen for her tonight.

PeggyLeggy · 04/06/2022 22:57

I had tickets for her tour and she cancelled, something about personal issues this year so maybe something is going on in her personal life? I agree it was really flat and disappointing

FlosCampi · 04/06/2022 22:57

The musical theatre singers were all a lot better than most of the pop stars.

Lysianthus · 04/06/2022 22:57

Probably a bit 'out there' but Diana singing about a blow job is wrong on all levels. We thought that in the 80s, it was a bit cringe then. Bit for the jubilee? Wow.

LunaLoveFood · 04/06/2022 22:57

I think she just looked and sounded really nervous.

ChurchlightJane · 04/06/2022 22:56

She was shocking. Totally without any stage presence or charisma. Voice out of tune. She looked like she knew it too so perhaps there was more going on her Han the viewer knew.
Her dress was lovely though.

Spoonfulofvodka · 04/06/2022 22:56

JanePrentiss · 04/06/2022 22:50

It was a fantastic cover, she has an amazing voice... If not smiling during belting out that sing is an issue then.. Pffft.. That song, accompanied by Hans Zimmer was awesome with the light show. It was moving and addressed the environmental issues HM and Prince Philip and Prince Charles have close to their hearts... I thought the tone was perfect, we have a wonderful world and it is in danger.

The Andrew Lloyd Webber was also fantastic...

Better than Rod half a song then someone else's song Stewart, and other pap..

If she was supposed to murder it a la we're collectively murdering our planet, then you're correct, she did a great job! Confused