The Normandy Landings, popularly referred to as “D-Day,” were a part of the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, and were celebrated for the eightieth time in June 2024. Numerous memorial services have been held in the weeks that have followed, leading up to a major event on June 6th at the British Normandy memorial in Ver-sur-Mer. Along with many other well-known people and politicians, Welsh singing icon Sir Tom Jones participated in the celebrations by passionately performing “I Won’t Crumble With You If You Fall.”
Even though it was performed as a tribute to Tom’s late wife Linda, the song turned out to be perfect for the D-Day event, giving the celebrations a heartfelt and somber tone. Tom sung of the “honor” he felt to be asked to perform at the event, and his passionate voice gave the song a lot of fire and emotion. “It is a momentous occasion that reminds us of the limitless sacrifices of that campaign,” he wrote on social media amid the beauty.
It was very breathtaking. And King Charles III and Queen Camilla greeted the twenty-three D-Day veterans in attendance. A military piper played on Gold Beach earlier in the day at precisely 7:26 a.m. to signal the start of the commemorations and the beginning of the invasions. Together with Tom Jones’s poignant vocal performance, all of these elements contributed to a powerful ceremony that honored the veterans of the Normandy Landings.
Before the D-Day commemorative ceremony, Tom sang this particular song live and brought many to tears in the audience. In 2022, he spontaneously performed “I Won’t Crumble When You Fall” during an episode of The Voice UK, in response to numerous enthusiastic requests from the audience. Tom’s strong voice reverberated throughout the room as he performed, bringing fellow judge and vocalist Anne-Marie to tears with only the piano providing accompaniment.
A spectacular duet from Céline Dion and Josh Groban with “The Prayer”
The famous duet “The Prayer”, performed by Celine Dion and Josh Groban, did not come about through careful planning by their managers or record labels. Instead, it was a serendipitous moment that brought these two remarkable voices together.
Josh Groban’s rise to fame took an unexpected turn in 1998 when he received a surprise phone call from music producer David Foster. He was asked to fill in for renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli at a Grammy Awards rehearsal. Despite his initial fears and the short notice, Groban recognized the opportunity and took full advantage of it.
In the accompanying video, Celine Dion remembers meeting Josh Groban for the first time during this rehearsal. Their voices came together effortlessly, resulting in a captivating performance that quickly caught on with fans.
Although Dion and Groban did not collaborate on additional tracks, the unique blend of their voices on “The Prayer” is a testament to their individual artistry. Fans continue to hope for another joint project between these two musical powerhouses.
Discover the magic of Celine Dion and Josh Groban’s interpretation of “The Prayer”. Watch the video below to witness the extraordinary harmony they created together!
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