High Stakes Gambler
Rene could tell that Celine was going to be a superstar. Isn’t it unbelievable that he mortgaged his own house to ensure that there was enough funding for her first album? This was a huge risk even for a gambler like him, but it paid off! In 1981, her first single came out and made it to the top of the charts.
High Stakes Gambler
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The Pope Loved Her
During Pope John II’s visit to Quebec in 1984, she was asked to perform Une Colombe, one of her songs in French. She sang this for the huge audience at the Olympic Stadium. The Pope reported that he likes it, and Celine said she liked performing for him.
The Pope Loved Her
