Added: Oct 27, 2006
From: julius923
Duration: 6:26
Performed by the "Children of Atlanta" led by Rachel McMullin. This is a follow up to Celine Dion's performance during the '96 Opening Ceremonies. Written by David Foster, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and Linda Thompson. August 4th, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia USA.
Channel: Music
Rating: 4.89 (198 ratings) Views: 85430' favoriteCount='564 Comments: 157
Mediaright Says:
Aug 9, 2008 - Is this AYSC here?
missismercury Says:
Aug 12, 2008 - he looked cute somehow ;)
DEVRASH Says:
Aug 12, 2008 - NO MIMING HERE.... :)
gapiper Says:
Aug 12, 2008 - If you read some of the previous posts, you will already know that I am Rachel McMullin's father. For the record, Rachel DID SING THIS SONG! Of course it was pre-recorded and technically she lip-synced her own voice but that was because of the size of the stadium and all the singers as well as the orchestra. Once again, Rachel DID SING this! "Dad"
CubeGuy Says:
Aug 13, 2008 - Every two years, I have to watch this performance. I don't think any opening or closing ceremony has ever topped this. Sure, there were some flash lights and CG fireworks this year, but nothing will ever match the heart of "Power of the Dream". Give my regards to Rachel. She gave a truly inspiring performance.
gapiper Says:
Aug 13, 2008 - Thank you very much for the kind words. Rachel is soon to be 23 years old and I will pass on your regards!
visoru Says:
Aug 13, 2008 - make me remember 2008 Olympic ceremony Lin Miaoke Lip-Synchs!!! what a sham
gramy08 Says:
Aug 16, 2008 - does rahcel have any kids or a boyfriend at the moment?
gramy08 Says:
Aug 16, 2008 - also how much did it cost to put rahcel through this cause i am thinking about doing it
kawasakikz750 Says:
Aug 16, 2008 - OMG, she's nealy 23!...would be right, cos i turned 11 before these olympics in 1996...and now im 23. Rachael did such a superb job! Well done to her!...did she continue singing? Bet ur a proud father!..especially seeing ur little girl rise at such an event! I've got 2 kids and cant wait to see what life has in store for their future hopes and dreams :-)
rch3482 Says:
Aug 19, 2008 - personally i think sydeny was the best olympics ever! but only beacause they had to compete with this! and they won!
GrantInDaHouse Says:
Aug 24, 2008 - This was such an awesome opening ceremony! Go Rachel!
gamerzone360 Says:
Aug 24, 2008 - in that year i had 2 years old. the time pass.
steam03 Says:
Aug 24, 2008 - it's a closing ceremony...
Tominger Says:
Aug 25, 2008 - This was the best part of the Atlanta Closing Ceremony! I never forot these few minutes in the stadium on August 04, 1996. Although the Atlanta Games and the Ceremonies were average only, this version of the Power of the Dream" will stay with me forever!
narutomania87 Says:
Aug 25, 2008 - beijing was best olympics, worst was atlanta
GrantInDaHouse Says:
Aug 26, 2008 - i would be soooooo scared singing in front of all those people.... she was only ten!
DEVRASH Says:
Aug 26, 2008 - i never doubted for s minute..... thats why its among my favourite songs, even better than celie dion's version. thankx 'dad'
LilShorty5050 Says:
Aug 26, 2008 - Well, Beijing is the most modern. Atlanta took place in the 90's and at the time it was pretty good.
MaleRN09 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - OMG! I went to GHP (governor's honors program) with Rachel! OH man, I was looking to see if any of my friends from that summer had videos of them singing, little to find out Rachel had sang at the Olympics! This is great! She is an amazing singer! Oh from facebook stalking to youtube stalking. LOL.
feihen2008 Says:
Aug 29, 2008 - Rachel Mcmullin is great,how time flies,she is just 10 at that time.I was 1 years older than her,i come from china. i like her voice so much and tried to find more information about her but failed.i just read all the comment from her father,so amazing,so touching.how much i want to know more about her.
feihen2008 Says:
Aug 29, 2008 - Rachel Mcmullin is great,how time flies,she is just ten at that time,i am one year's older than her,i like her voice so much and tried to find more information about her but failed.i just read all the comment from her father,so amazing,so touching.how much i want to know more about her.
from15way Says:
Aug 30, 2008 - this moment is one of all olympic games.all together.because of this atlanta 1996 is forever.i look for this always when i need some help.was strong.china can t make all that good combinations.america will be always the best.
mikegeouis Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - Olympic Atlanta la tuyet voi nhat! Trong khi Trung Quoc (China) lai pho bay ra mot the van hoi gia tao. Hay luon nho Lam Dieu Kha (Lin Maoke)va Duong Bai Nghi (Yang Baiyi), hai dua tre nay da bi dau doc.
Trinityxdivine Says:
Aug 9, 2008 - I juz wanna cry.....