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Unison (Celine Dion Album)
''Unison'' is the ninth studio album by Canadian singer Celine Dion and her first English-language album. Released on 2 April 1990 by Columbia Records, it features a mix of dance songs and ballads influenced by 1980s soft rock. The album was produced by David Foster, Christopher Neil, Andy Goldmark and Tom Keane. Upon its release, ''Unison'' received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Dion's voice and technique, as well as the album's content. On a commercial level, ''Unison'' reached number one in Quebec, number eight in Norway, and number fifteen in Canada and Australia. It was certified seven-times Platinum in Canada, Platinum in the United States, Gold in the United Kingdom and France, and has sold over four million copies worldwide. Up to five singles were released from ''Unison'', depending on the country. "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" became a top five hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, reaching number four. The next US single, "(If There Was) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Incognito (Celine Dion Album)
''Incognito'' is the eighth French-language and eighth studio album by Canadian singer Celine Dion, which is her first album on a major label released by Columbia Records, CBS Records on 2 April 1987 in Quebec, Canada. It features eight songs produced by Jean Roussel, Aldo Nova and Pierre Bazinet. Six songs were released as singles and all of them reached the top five on the Quebec Airplay Chart, including four number ones: "Incognito (song), Incognito", "Lolita (trop jeune pour aimer)", "Comme un cœur froid" and "D'abord, c'est quoi l'amour". ''Incognito'' was certified Music Canada#Certification awards, two-times Platinum in Canada and has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. It topped the chart in Quebec for five weeks. Background and development ''Incognito'' started Dion's new look, new sound, new team of writers and producers and was issued by the new record company, Columbia Records, CBS Records. The album was released in Quebec, Canada in April 1987 and included songs produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incognito Tournée
Incognito tournée was the second concert tour by Celine Dion organized to support her eighth French-language and eighth studio album ''Incognito'' (1987). Dion gave 75 shows in Quebec. History Dion toured Quebec only. The Incognito tournée started on 11 January 1988 at the Theatre du Cuivre, Rouyn-Noranda. Dion gave 7 concerts in the northern region of Quebec and 2 in Laval. Dion gave a series of 42 consecutive shows at the Saint-Denis Theatre in Montreal. She performed there for a month starting on 10 February 1988, and later between 12–17 April 1988, 14–19 June 1988, 21–24 September 1988 and 14–18 December 1988. Dion performed mainly tracks from ''Incognito'', but also a medley of songs from the musical '' Starmania'', "Ton visage" (Jean-Pierre Ferland's cover) and she did imitations of Michael Jackson, Mireille Mathieu, Ginette Reno and Diane Dufresne. During that tour she lost her voice for the first time. On 2 May 1989, a year after winning the Eurovision Song C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Félix Award
The Félix Award (french: Trophée Félix or Prix Félix) is an award, given by the ''Association du disque, de l'industrie du spectacle québécois'' (ADISQ) on an annual basis to artists working in the music and humor industry in the Canadian province of Quebec. The award The first Félix awards were presented on September 23, 1979. The idea belonged to the first president of ADISQ, Gilles Talbot. The award trophy was created by Marc-André Parisé. The awards are named in honour of Quebec songwriter Félix Leclerc. In contrast to the Juno Awards, whose nominations are based partially on record sales, nominations and winners of the Félix are decided by ADISQ members. The awards are given during an annual ceremony "Gala de l'ADISQ". Among the categories are Best-selling album, Best album (in various music genres), Songwriter of the year, Composer of the year, Song of the year, Male/Female singer of the year, Discovery of the year, Show of the year, etc. The awards have somet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Une Colombe
"Une colombe" (meaning "A Dove") is the first single from Celine Dion's album ''Mélanie''. It was released on 18 June 1984 in Quebec, Canada. It was written by Marcel Lefebvre and Paul Baillargeon. The song speaks of a world full of peace, love and friendship. On 10 September 1984, Dion sang it for the Pope John Paul II and 65,000 of people at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Quebec. "Une colombe" also won two Félix Awards for Best Selling Single of the Year and the Pop Song of the Year. It was featured on Dion's 2005 greatest hits album ''On ne change pas''. Commercial performance The single was a hit. On 30 June 1984 it entered the Quebec Singles Chart and reached number 2, spending forty four weeks on chart in total. It has sold over 50,000 copies in Canada and received Gold certification in November 1984. Track listings and formats *Canadian 7" single #"Une colombe" – 3:10 #"Une colombe" (Instrumental Version) – 3:10 Charts Certifications and sales See also *Féli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D'abord, C'est Quoi L'amour
"D'abord, c'est quoi l'amour" (meaning "At First, What's Love?") is the sixth single from Celine Dion's album ''Incognito'', released in October 1988 in Quebec, Canada. "D'abord, c'est quoi l'amour" topped the Quebec chart for two weeks. It entered the chart on 17 October 1988 and stayed there twenty four weeks. The B-side of the single included the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest winner - "Ne partez pas sans moi", an unreleased track in Canada. Track listings and formats *Canadian 7" single #"D'abord, c'est quoi l'amour" – 4:05 #"Ne partez pas sans moi "Ne partez pas sans moi" (; "Don't Leave Without Me") is a song recorded by Canadian singer Celine Dion. The song was written by Atilla Şereftuğ and Nella Martinetti. It is best known as the Swiss winning entry at the Eurovision Song Contes ..." – 3:07 Charts References External links * {{authority control 1987 songs 1988 singles CBS Records singles Celine Dion songs French-language songs Songs written by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comme Un Cœur Froid
"Comme un cœur froid" (meaning "Like a Frozen Heart") is the fourth single from Celine Dion's album ''Incognito'', released in February 1988 in Quebec, Canada. The song became a hit reaching number 1 in Quebec for two weeks. It entered the chart on 6 February 1988 and spent twenty four weeks on it. Background A music video was made for the Incognito TV special which aired in September 1987. It was produced by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and directed by Jacques Payette. Thanks to "Comme un cœur froid", Jean Roussel won the Félix Award for Arranger of the Year. Track listings and formats *Canadian 7" single #"Comme un cœur froid" (Edit) – 4:10 #"Ma chambre" – 4:00 Charts See also *Félix Award The Félix Award (french: Trophée Félix or Prix Félix) is an award, given by the ''Association du disque, de l'industrie du spectacle québécois'' ( ADISQ) on an annual basis to artists working in the music and humor industry in the Canadian ... References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lolita (trop Jeune Pour Aimer)
"Lolita (trop jeune pour aimer)" (meaning "Lolita (Too Young to Love)") is the third single from Celine Dion's album ''Incognito'', released in October 1987 in Quebec, Canada. The song was composed and produced by Jean Roussel and the lyrics were written by Luc Plamondon. Background The song references '' Lolita'' by Vladimir Nabokov and the lyrics describe a young woman who insists that she is not "too young" for love. According to Dion, "When I saw what Luc had written, I was bowled over. Like Eddy, Luc had explored my inner life. What he had written was so close to me that I couldn't help being really unsettled by it". Dion said the song described her love for her manager and future husband René Angélil, "The first time I sang the words to 'Lolita,' I was in front of René, and I sang it to arouse him". The single was released with "Ma chambre" as B-side. "Lolita (trop jeune pour aimer)" was very successful reaching number 1 in Quebec for two weeks. It entered the chart on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incognito (song)
"Incognito" is the second single from Celine Dion's album ''Incognito'', released on 25 May 1987 in Quebec, Canada. It was written by Luc Plamondon, Dion's later collaborator. The single contained "Ma chambre", a non-album track as B-side. On 6 June 1987 the song entered the Quebec Singles Chart and became a hit reaching number 1 for six weeks. It spent thirty four weeks on the chart in total. "Incognito" won a Félix Award for Best Pop Song of the Year. It was also released as a single in France in September 1988. The song was later included on the 2005 greatest hits album ''On ne change pas''. A live version is included in the ''Céline une seule fois / Live 2013'' CD/DVD. Music video The music video was directed by Jacques Payette and released in 1987. It also opened the Incognito TV special aired in September 1987 and was produced by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It can be found on Dion's DVD ''On ne change pas''. Track listings and formats *Canadian 7" single #"Incognito ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mon Ami M'a Quittée
"Mon ami m'a quittée" (meaning "My Friend Left Me") is the first single from Celine Dion's album '' Les chemins de ma maison''. It was released in October 1983 in Quebec, Canada and in November 1983 in France. The song was very successful in Quebec. On 8 October 1983 it entered the singles chart and became number 1 for nine weeks. It spent twenty four weeks on the chart in total. Dion received also 2 Félix Awards the next year. "Mon ami m'a quittée" was released later as a single in France to promote Dion's first album in that country, '' Du soleil au cœur''. A music video was made in 1984, for the ''Sur les chemins de ma maison'' TV special. Dion recorded also a German version of this song called "Mon ami, geh nicht fort". It was included as B-side on " Was bedeute ich dir" single, released in Germany in 1984. "Mon ami m'a quittée" was also released as a single in the Netherlands in 1997 by BR Music to promote the '' C'est pour toi'' compilation. In 2005, the song became a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D'amour Ou D'amitié
"D'amour ou d'amitié" (meaning "Of Love or Friendship") is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion, recorded for her French-language album, '' Tellement j'ai d'amour...'' (1982). It was written by lyricist Eddy Marnay and French composers Jean Pierre Lang and Roland Vincent. "D'amour ou d'amitié" was released as a single in France in December 1982 and in Quebec, Canada in April 1983. The song became a commercial success, topping the chart in Quebec and reaching top ten in France. It was also certified Gold in both countries, making Dion the first Canadian artist to receive a Gold certification in France. In 2005, "D'amour ou d'amitié" was included on Dion's greatest hits album, ''On ne change pas''. Background and release In 1982, Eddy Marnay discovered a melody written by Jean Pierre Lang and Roland Vincent and wrote lyrics for it, creating "D'amour ou d'amitié". He wrote about awakening to love and crossing the barrier from friendship to romance. The song was recorded at the Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mélanie (album)
''Mélanie'' is the sixth French-language studio album by Canadian singer Celine Dion, released in Quebec, Canada on 22 August 1984. It includes the hit song, "Une colombe". The album reached number one in Quebec, was certified Gold in Canada and won two Félix Awards for Album of the Year and Best Selling Album of the Year. Content The album includes ten songs co-written mainly by Eddy Marnay and produced by Marnay and René Angélil. "Une colombe" was performed by Dion for Pope John Paul II in front of 65,000 people at the Olympic Stadium (Montreal), Olympic Stadium in Montreal in 1984. The title track was dedicated to Dion's little niece Karine, diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. In 2016, "Trois heures vingt" was played as the opening processional during the funeral services of her husband and manager, René Angélil. It was also included on Dion's 2016 album, ''Encore un soir (album), Encore un soir''. Commercial performance The album became another commercial success, reaching ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
