Celtic Thunder’s Emmet Cahill and Colm Keegan Turn Titanic Classic into Comedy Gold with “My Heart Will Go On” Cruise Performance That Has Fans in Stitches
It was supposed to be dramatic. Epic. Maybe even a little romantic. But nobody expected Celine Dion’s iconic “My Heart Will Go On” to become the funniest moment of the night—until Emmet Cahill and Colm Keegan took the mic. What followed aboard the Celtic Thunder cruise was a hilarious, pitch-perfect parody that took a Titanic-sized anthem and turned it into a riotous sea of laughter.
From the very first note, the setup was all there—Colm channeling his inner Jack, Emmet clutching the mic like a windswept Rose, the two locking eyes with mock-serious intensity as the familiar flute intro played. And then, just as the first verse began, the whole thing gloriously fell apart—in the best way possible.
What made it unforgettable wasn’t just their comedic timing, but their total commitment. Emmet leaned into the drama like a seasoned soap star, while Colm delivered every lyric with exaggerated heartbreak and a twinkle of mischief in his eye. The audience erupted as they mimed wind machines, fake sobs, and even attempted a wobbly version of the famous “I’m flying!” pose—arms outstretched, hearts wide open, and not a shred of shame in sight.
Fans onboard couldn’t get enough. Laughter spilled across the venue like waves, and by the final chorus—complete with intentionally off-key harmonies and over-the-top vibrato—the crowd was crying from laughter. It was absurd, ridiculous, and absolutely brilliant.
Social media quickly lit up with clips from the performance. “I’ll never hear this song the same way again!” one fan posted. Another wrote, “This is why I love Celtic Thunder—they can make you weep with a ballad and have you doubled over five minutes later.”
This wasn’t just a spoof—it was a masterclass in chemistry, charm, and knowing exactly how to bring joy to a room full of loyal fans. Emmet and Colm proved once again that music doesn’t always have to be serious to be unforgettable. Sometimes, all it takes is a wink, a well-timed falsetto, and two fearless performers willing to send the Titanic straight into comedy gold.
And as the final dramatic note echoed into laughter, one thing was certain: their hearts—and ours—will go on remembering that night for a long, long time.
