Tuesday, 26 April 2011

[Duelling Divas] Mariah Carey Vs Celine Dion - "Open Arms"



At a recent show in Las Vegas, Canadian vocalist Celine Dion gave a classy, subdued and restrained performance of Journey's classic rock anthem Open Arms. Mariah Carey, who had worked with both the band's bassist and drummer before that point in her career, also covered the song in her own inimitable style on her 1995 album, Daydream.

No doubt they're both stellar vocal performances, but if you were pushed to choose: which singer would you say sang it better: Celine Dion or Mariah Carey?

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23 comments:

  1. Chantoya172 May 2011 at 03:46

    Mariah slays.

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  2. Anonymous4 September 2011 at 16:48

    Mariah sang it better, because she took some risk by recreating the song.
    Celine was so afraid of not soundind like Mariah that forgot showing some emotion.

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  3. Successintheprocess31 October 2011 at 20:33

    Mariah is the winner for me, by far. But I do love me some Celine!

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  4. Mjameliah13 March 2012 at 00:37

    I LOVE THEM BOTH 

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  5. Alejandro A.26 March 2012 at 03:27

    Celine sang it beautifully...but Mariah's was much better...she gave me more emotion..both in the performance and in the song...and the vocals acrobats were phenomenal!

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  6. MC Paraiso8 April 2012 at 13:21

    ...mariah is the best in this song....perfect!!
    ,,,::MC::LAMBS

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  7. Jake Mercado10 April 2012 at 05:33

    I love both the divas, but to be fair I say that Mariah sang it well, She owned the song....

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  8. Hannah16 April 2012 at 13:13

    I like Celine's version better.

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  9. Dave29 May 2012 at 17:30

    Mariah owned it,this was not one of Celines best performances, sometimes I find Celine doesnt have a oomph in her vocals like she used to. I don't know what it is, may be its because she's older. That performance seemed nasally.

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  10. Josh Sensei22 June 2012 at 10:55

    Celine got pawned!
    you go Mariah

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  11. Buddy97410 July 2012 at 19:16

    The real deal would be to compare those two if Celine would have sung it in 95 or Mariah in 2012.
    And then... i guess Celine would win both ways !

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  12. Stuey12 July 2012 at 06:27

    I am torn, only because I love both the diva's in question. The first version I heard was that of MC's and I did love it, even although it did seem a bit tame in comparison to her previous covers (she usually lets rip with the vocal), as for CD I think she did a fantastic job...sorry to be overly pc about this but I say both!!! lol :D

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  13. Opie Ever12 July 2012 at 11:30

    Very close but personal taste says.. Celine.

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  14. Brian12 July 2012 at 15:59

    I just love the light yet full Bell like tones produced by Mariah in her version. I was never the biggest Celine fan so Im going to say Mariah.

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  15. Hyaci20 September 2012 at 02:29

    No.
    Depends whether in or out of studio. Honestly, I think Mariah wins in studio.


    And Mariah pwns Celine around 1995.

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  16. giron30 November 2012 at 07:51

    Celine dion should be the best singer! she know how to sing other fabulous language and she did it well...... while mariah she is Good but no one can be be like her... she is a register whistler.

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  17. Josh Sensei30 November 2012 at 11:04

    Mariah did it better because of her new arrangement to the song and that showed her artistry on the other hand Celine did a stellar job but really boring one

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  18. Bryce Davis6 December 2012 at 05:38

    Celine did a great job but I don't think it showed her range!! Plus she hit that wrong not at 2:03. Mariah's was great but it was a little to showy she was trying too hard, in the end I would go with Mariah's.

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  19. drajzeon27 January 2013 at 06:35

    both of them are good, celine has more beautiful voice and mariah has more difficult vocal style

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  20. David Robles23 November 2013 at 17:33

    Mariah's rendition of Open Arms was the best in my opinion, not only because her vocal interpretation style demanded more vocal effort from the vocalist, but also because it certainly displays her amazing improvising creativeness that she is well known for. In my opinion Celine Dion voice is very nasal and it has got worst over the years.

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  21. Alphamale24 November 2013 at 18:14

    What the f is wrong with you people, i hate internet sometimesMost Likely Mariah Wins because of popularity and her titties, and her whistle C7 voice pitch.....This Prooves how incrediblbly ignorant people are.

    Celine is definately much more better in terms of Naturality of the voice and her voice range is beautiful and atmospheric.

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  22. Alphamale24 November 2013 at 18:15

    What the f is wrong with you people, gosh i hate internet sometimes.
    Most Likely Mariah Wins because of popularity and her titties, and her whistle C7 voice pitch.....This Prooves how incredibly ignorant people are.

    Celine is definately much more better in terms of Naturality of the voice and her voice range is beautiful and atmospheric.

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  23. William Monk24 November 2013 at 18:19

    Your grammar, spelling, and language does not help your case.

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