As a lifestyle expert with a profound appreciation for music and its power to evoke emotions, I find it disheartening to see political figures misusing iconic tracks like Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic. Music is not a political tool to be wielded without respect for the artists who create it.
At a political rally in Montana, Donald Trump played the famous Titanic soundtrack without proper permissions, which didn’t sit well with Celine Dion!
On August 9th this year, a Trump-Vance rally took place in Bozeman, and at one point, a video showcasing Celine Dion’s 1997 hit “My Heart Will Go On” from the Titanic soundtrack was played (as reported by NBC News).
On August 10th, Saturday, Dion’s team spoke up on what used to be her X account (previously Twitter). They explained that they had become aware of an unauthorized use of Dion’s video, recording, performance, and image at the Donald Trump/Vance rally. The team clarified that this usage was not approved by Dion or her management, and she does not endorse any such activities.
As a long-time fan of Celine Dion, I can confidently say that she would never authorize the use of her name or image in such a manner. Throughout my years of following her career, I have always admired her class and professionalism, and it seems completely out of character for her to endorse anything that isn’t aligned with her values. Therefore, I believe it is safe to assume that this specific use is not endorsed by Celine Dion or any similar uses like it.
The statement then finished with a question for the Trump campaign: “…And really, THAT song?”
On previous occasions, Celine Dion has chosen not to associate with Donald Trump, notably declining an invitation to perform at his 2017 inauguration. As reported by The Wrap, Steve Wynn, a prominent Las Vegas casino magnate, had initially offered Trump a performance by Celine Dion at the inauguration, but she swiftly turned down the offer.
Trump has encountered opposition from musicians previously, such as during his 2020 re-election bid when John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival sent a stop-and-desist letter upon discovering that Trump used their song “Fortunate Son” at campaign events. According to Rolling Stone, Fogerty argued that the song was penned as a protest against those who benefited from political and financial privileges, enabling them to dodge military service or pay less in taxes. He expressed his dismay that certain individuals were exempt from serving our country due to such privileges. He further criticized Donald Trump as a representative of these very issues.
2020 saw Consequence of Sound reporting that Phil Collins’ team requested his song “In The Air Tonight” be halted from being played at a Trump campaign rally in Iowa, as they demanded its usage to cease.
As a devoted music enthusiast, I’ve noticed that numerous musicians and their families have expressed opposition to President Donald Trump using their music in public events. For instance, during the 2016 election, Bruce Springsteen specifically requested that “Born In The U.S.A.” not be played. Similarly, Tom Petty’s family, Leonard Cohen’s estate, Neil Young, and The Rolling Stones have all declined to let Trump use their songs, much like Celine Dion did.
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2024-08-11 11:23