"Destin" (meaning "Destiny") is a French-language song by Canadian singer

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, recorded for her French album, ''

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'' (1995). It was released as a

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in Canada in January 1996. The track was written and produced by

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Background and release

No video was made for the song. The song was a radio hit in Quebec. It entered the Quebec Airplay Chart on 20 January 1996 and peaked at number 3, staying thirty seven weeks on the chart. "Destin" was featured later on Dion's greatest hits compilation ''

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'' (2005). A live version was included on her '' Live à Paris'' album, recorded during the

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. "Destin" was part of the setlist of Dion's Millennium concert on 31 December 1999. Dion performed the song during the Francophone concerts of her 2008-09

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, included on the French edition of the CD/DVD '' Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert,'' and during her historic performance in front of 250,000 spectators to celebrate Quebec's 400th anniversary, which was included on ''

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'' DVD in 2008. Dion also performed the song during her Sans attendre Tour; the Quebec City performance was included in the ''

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'' CD/DVD.

Charts

References

{{authority control 1995 songs 1996 singles Celine Dion songs Columbia Records singles French-language songs Songs written by Jean-Jacques Goldman