Celine Dion
The story of Celine Dion is not just any rags-to-riches fairytale. This is how she began her music career:
Celine Marie Claudette Dion was born on 30 March 1968 in Charlemagne, Quebec. She is the Canadian singer and entrepreneur who moved even the stoniest of hearts with ‘My Heart will go on’, the hit song from the movie Titanic.
Celine was the youngest of fourteen children and even though they were financially in the pits, music was always an important part of the family. At 12 years, Dion, along with her mother and brother composed her first song called “Ce n’était qu’un rêve” – It Was Only a Dream.
René Angélil, to whom her brother sent the recording, became her manager and launched her career in music. He was so touched by her voice that he decided to make her a star and even went to the extent of mortgaging his house in order to finance her first album.
Celine became a superstar within no time. Her amazingly strong and beautiful voice had Quebec in a trance. In 1982, she competed in the Yamaha World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, Japan and her song “Tellement j’ai d’amour pour toi” (I Have So Much Love for You) won the gold medal for “Best Song” and she also won the “Top Performer” musician’s award. It was at this point onwards that she started attracting international attention and popularity.
She has risen to the expectations of the music industry and the music-crazy world. The numerous songs she has sung have themes varying from love and peace to hope, loss and life.
Some of her most memorable songs are:
- My Heart Will Go On
One of Dion’s most successful songs ever, ‘My heart Will Go On’ is from the Hit movie Titanic. Her super-refined voice vibrates with raw emotion in the touching song, without which the film might not have been the same. This song speaks about love and holding someone in your heart, even after they are gone.
- Where Does My Heart Beat Now
This amazing performance was Celine Dion’s English debut.
- Beauty and the Beast
This song, a duet by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson is the title song of the Disney Animated movie ‘Beauty and the Beast’. It won the Academy Award for Best Song and also won a Grammy. The smooth, powerful blend of classical and soul music makes this song a memorable one and an all-time Celine Dion Best.
- Fly
A very touching and emotional song, ‘Fly’ was sung by Dion after her niece passed away from cystic fibrosis.
An excerpt from the song:“…Fly, fly, do not fear
Don’t waste a breath, don’t shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don’t wait for me…” - I Drove All Night
This song stayed atop the charts for weeks and featured in commercials too. it’s an intense, romantic song.
- That’s the Way It Is
Another inspiring song that rocked the world.
- Et je t’aime encore (And I still Love You)
This French number by Celine Dion is from the album ‘1 Fille & 4 Types’. The song climbed to No. 16 position in France and No.2 in Quebec
Celine Dion has entertained the world for more than 2 decades now and has a wide collection of songs in French and English. Hit after hit, the world has enjoyed her performances and has taken delight, hope and found love in her music.
- Kavya Ashok Kumar
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