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Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( ; born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and the best-selling French-language artist of all time. Her music has incorporated genres such as pop, rock, R&B, gospel, and classical music. Born into a large family in Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in her home country with a series of French-language albums during the 1980s. She first gained international recognition by winning both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, where she represented Switzerland. After learning to speak English, she signed on to Epic Records in the United States. In 1990, Dion released her debut English-language album, ''Unison'', establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other English-speaking areas of the world. Her recordings since have been mainly in English and French although ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Nowels
Richard Wright Nowels Jr. is an American songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and arranger. He has co-written and co-produced over 90 hit singles with multiple artistsRick Nowles, Credits, AllMusic at AllMusic; retrieved July 13, 2021 and his songs have appeared on over 250 million albums. In 2020 he was inducted into the . Career In 1985, Stevie Nicks recorded Nowels’ song “ I Can't Wait” in Los Angeles, giving Rick his first major songwriting and production credit. He ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment and managed by the American umbrella division of Sony. It was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed as Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records, and Sony Corporation bought the company in 1988, renaming it under its current name in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50-50 joint venture known as Sony BMG, which transferred the businesses of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group into one entity. However, in 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake, and the company reverted to the Sony Music name shortly after; the buyout allowed Sony to acquire all of BMG's labels, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits Album
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be created by record companies without express approval from the original artist as a means to generate sales. They are typically regarded as a good starting point for new fans of an artist, but are sometimes criticized by longtime fans as not inclusive enough or necessary at all. It is also common for greatest hits albums to include new recordings, remixes or unreleased alternate takes of the hit songs, plus other new material as bonus tracks to increase appeal for longtime fans (who might otherwise already own the recordings included). At times, a greatest hits compilation marks the first album appearance of a successful single that was never attached to a previous studio album. History The first greatest hits album was Johnny Mathis's ''J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Want You To Need Me
"I Want You to Need Me" is a song recorded by Canadian singer Celine Dion for her 1999 greatest hits album, '' All the Way... A Decade of Song''. It was written by Diane Warren and produced by Matt Serletic. "I Want You to Need Me" was released as the second single in North America and Japan in April 2000, and third single in selected European countries in July 2000. Several club remixes were created by Thunderpuss. The song received positive reviews from music critics and topped the Canadian Singles Chart. The music video was directed by Liz Friedlander. Background and release On 5 April 2000, "I Want You to Need Me" was released as the second single from '' All the Way... A Decade of Song'' in Japan. On 19 July 2000, another "I Want You to Need Me" single was issued there, this time with remixes by Thunderpuss. In the United States, the song impacted AC/Hot AC radio on 17 April 2000 and CHR/Pop radio on 25 April 2000. The physical single was released in the US as a double A- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a 1957 folk song written by British political singer-songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his wife. At the time, the couple were lovers, although MacColl was still married to his second wife, Jean Newlove. Seeger sang the song when the duo performed in folk clubs around Britain. During the 1960s, it was recorded by various folk singers and became a major international hit for Roberta Flack in 1972, winning Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. '' Billboard'' ranked it as the number one Hot 100 single of the year for 1972. History There are two differing accounts of the origin of the song. MacColl said that he wrote the song for Seeger after she asked him to pen a song for a play she was in. He wrote the song and taught it to Seeger over the telephone. Seeger said that MacColl, with whom she had begun an affair in 1957, used to send her tapes to listen to while they were apart and that the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivre (Noa Song)
"Vivre" is a song written by Luc Plamondon and Riccardo Cocciante for the musical ''Notre-Dame de Paris''. It was recorded in 1997 by Noa and included on the ''Notre-Dame de Paris'' album (1998). The song was also recorded by Hélène Ségara in 1998, who was selected to play Esméralda in the musical, following the withdrawal of Noa. Celine Dion recorded an English-language version titled "Live (for the One I Love)" with lyrics by Will Jennings and included it on her 1999 greatest hits compilation, '' All the Way... A Decade of Song''. In 2000, Dion's version and another recording of "Live (for the One I Love)" by Tina Arena were included on the English-language version of ''Notre-Dame de Paris'' album. Noa version Israeli singer Achinoam Nini, known as Noa recorded the part of Esméralda in French for the original soundtrack of the musical ''Notre-Dame de Paris''. Released in January 1998, the soundtrack topped the albums chart in France for seventeen weeks and was certified D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That's The Way It Is (Celine Dion Song)
"That's the Way It Is" is the lead single from Celine Dion's greatest hits album '' All the Way... A Decade of Song'', released on 1 November 1999. It peaked within the top ten in many countries, like Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. ''Billboard'' listed it as one of the Greatest Songs of 1999. Production and release It was written and produced by Swedish producers Andreas Carlsson, Max Martin and Kristian Lundin, who had written a string of hit songs for artists such as NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears. Composition "That's the Way It Is" starts out in the key of E major with a moderate tempo of 93 beats per minute. Throughout the verses, the song follows a chord progression of Cm–A–B, and Dion's vocals span from B3 to E5. The song has a bridge, and after the bridge is the chorus repeated, only in the key of A major. Live performances Dion sang it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Early Singles (Celine Dion Album)
''The Early Singles'' is a French-language compilation album by Canadian singer Celine Dion, released in selected European countries in 2000. It features nineteen rare songs recorded between 1981 and 1988, including tracks from Dion's debut album, " Ce n'était qu'un rêve" and " L'amour viendra". ''The Early Singles'' also includes the Eurovision-winning song "Ne partez pas sans moi" and its instrumental version. Background and content ''The Early Singles'' includes all the singles and their B-sides released in France in the '80s, with the exception of "Incognito" and the 12" version of " Je ne veux pas". After many compilations of Dion's early French-language songs, ''The Early Singles'' is the first one that includes " Ce n'était qu'un rêve", " L'amour viendra" and instrumental version of "Ne partez pas sans moi". Later, the album was re-released as ''Les Hits''. AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Au Cœur Du Stade
''Au cœur du stade'' (meaning ''At the Heart of the Stadium'') is the fourth live album by Canadian singer Celine Dion, released by Columbia Records on 27 August 1999. It was recorded during two sold-out concerts at the Stade de France in Paris in June 1999. Dion made music history with these two concerts, becoming the first artist in history to perform for more than 90,000 spectators, with a grand total of 180,000 ticketholders over the two nights. The album features primarily French-language songs, mainly from '' S'il suffisait d'aimer'' (1998), but also includes "My Heart Will Go On" and "Let's Talk About Love". ''Au cœur du stade'' topped the charts in Francophone countries and was certified double platinum in France, platinum in Belgium and Switzerland and gold in Canada. Content ''Au cœur du stade'' was recorded at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, during two performances on 19 and 20 June 1999. Most of the songs on this album are live versions of tracks origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ric Wake
Ric Wake is an American record producer who has won four Grammy Awards and two Oscar Awards. During his tenure as staff producer with Sony Music Entertainment he has worked with vocalists such as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Lucero, Taylor Dayne, Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson, Anastacia, Barry Manilow, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. He has worked with Greek composer Yanni to help produce ''Yanni Voices''. Credits *Brie Larson - "Life After You" * Dee Snider's Widowmaker - Blood and Bullets * Monica - “Just Another Girl” * Diana Ross * Mariah Carey *Taylor Dayne - " Tell It to My Heart", "Don't Rush Me", "With Every Beat of My Heart", " Love Will Lead You Back" * Go West * Anastacia *Celine DionCeline Dion official website . Retrieved January 30, 2010. * |
Jim Steinman
James Richard Steinman (November 1, 1947 – April 19, 2021) was an American composer, lyricist and record producer. He also worked as an arranger, pianist, and singer. His work included songs in the adult contemporary, rock, dance, pop, musical theater, and film score genres. He produced albums for Bonnie Tyler and for Meat Loaf, including ''Bat Out of Hell'' (one of the best-selling albums in history) and '' Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell''. His most successful chart singles include Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart", Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All", Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", the Sisters of Mercy's "This Corrosion" and "More", Barry Manilow's "Read 'Em and Weep", Celine Dion's cover of "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (originally released by Steinman's project Pandora's Box) and Boyzone's " No Matter What" (the group's first and only single to be popular and chart in the US). Steinman's only solo album '' Bad for G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
