When Celine Dion and Joe Walsh shared the stage in 2008 for Dion’s television special Celine Dion: That’s Just The Woman In Me, it was a collaboration few would have predicted. Dion, the powerhouse Canadian vocalist known for soaring ballads like “My Heart Will Go On” and “Think Twice,” stood in stark contrast to Walsh, the gritty, guitar-slinging legend from The Eagles. On paper, they couldn’t have been more different — yet together, they created something truly magical.
Their unlikely duet was a tender, soul-stirring rendition of George Harrison’s timeless Beatles classic, “Something.” Released in 1969 as part of a double A-side, the song has long been celebrated as one of the most heartfelt love songs ever written. On that night, Celine brought a fresh sense of vulnerability and grace to the performance, clad in a feathery white dress and striking thigh-high boots — an angelic vision with a voice to match. Her interpretation paid subtle homage to earlier female vocalists like Shirley Bassey, imbuing the track with feminine warmth and elegance.
Joe Walsh, meanwhile, delivered a masterful guitar performance, weaving gentle, expressive melodies that danced around Dion’s vocals. When it came time for the iconic solo, Walsh offered a heartfelt take that nodded to Harrison’s original while infusing it with his own laid-back, country-rock edge. The result? A reimagining of the classic that balanced reverence with originality.
Their duet turned out to be a revelation. What could have been a mismatch was instead a stirring tribute — a cross-genre fusion that showcased the best of both artists. As one viewer put it, it was “a masterclass by two legends in honor of a third.”
If you’ve never heard the Beatles’ original version of “Something,” now’s the time. Penned by George Harrison as a love letter to his wife Patti, it’s a song brimming with melodic beauty, emotional honesty, and lyrical grace — a cornerstone in The Beatles’ vast catalog and one of Harrison’s defining contributions to the band.
Given the immense legacy of the original, Celine and Joe’s version had a lot to live up to. But thanks to their undeniable talent and deep musical sensitivity, they didn’t just perform the song — they honored it. The moment was made even more poignant by the presence of Olivia Harrison, George’s widow, who watched from the audience with pride in her eyes.
