Top 10 Celine Dion Songs That Give Us Chills

“Céline Dion “ (1992)

Céline Dion doesn’t need to sing a slow ballad to amaze us. “Love Can Move Mountains” is infused with sounds not normally associated with her. The song, from her self-titled album, features the backing of a heavenly choir and the beat of a 90s house track. Present as always, though, is that incredible voice. Uplifting and joyful, the song’s gospel stylings really give her a chance to showcase the top of her range and versatility between different genres. Equal parts dance and praise music, this underrated 1992 single even got an award-winning club mix.

“The Colour of My Love” (1993)

Trading in her signature pop ballad style for something a bit more rock-inspired, “Think Twice” is an underrated gem in Dion’s early catalog. A pre-breakup song about a woman begging her lover to think twice before he goes, it reeks of passion and desperation that gives way to some incredible vocal riffs. Although it didn’t do as well in America, the song found significant success in Europe and Australia, and diehard fans rank it among her best. It’s one of those tracks that leaves room for her to demonstrate a bunch of different styles at once.

“All the Way… A Decade of Song” (1999)

Easy, breezy, and totally of its time, this one is a longtime favorite. Recorded and released for her first greatest hits album, “That’s the Way It Is” is a perfect encapsulation of the late 90s sound. With an incredibly catchy melody and a toe-tapping beat, it’s already got the makings of a hit before you add Céline Dion in the mix. But even at her warmest and most pop music friendly, she still blows the roof off. There’s an effortlessness to her voice here that just embeds itself into your brain. If the song doesn’t give you chills, the pangs of millennial nostalgia might.

“The Colour of My Love” (1993)

Composed and produced by David Foster and featuring the stunning stringwork of Taro Hakase, “To Love You More” is an ethereal, belt-heavy love song. There are a lot of great moments here, and any one of them could give you a full body chill. There’s Hakase’s great violin hook. There’s the gorgeous chorus. There’s that great fake-out near the end of the song. And after all that, there’s an incredible section where she just vocalizes for the last minute of the track. The excess, the elegance, the pure, unadulterated emotion. It’s pure Céline Dion all the way through.

“A New Day Has Come” (2002)

Dion’s experiences as a new mother informed the title song of her 2002 album. Slow and ethereal, “A New Day Has Come” is a life-affirming anthem about the restorative power of love. Unlike many of the songs on this list, there’s not nearly as much belting on this track. Instead, it’s more restrained and gentle. Dion is buoyed by a chorus of voices and a sound that feels a bit more new age than a lot of her previous singles. Whether it’s the song’s message or the way her voice blends with the backing vocal, there’s something stirring about this one.

“Beauty and the Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (1991)

While Angela Lansbury performed the song for the movie, Disney wanted to release the title song as a pop single. Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson were tapped to perform it. Given that they were two of the best vocalists on the charts at the time, it’s not a surprise they turned it into something very special. Hearing the two harmonize is a masterclass in technique. More than that, though, it’s so romantic. Even if it’s not the sound of your childhood, their version of “Beauty and the Beast” is filled to the brim with enough wonder and magic to make a cynic believe in love again.

“The Colour of My Love” (1993)

Dreamy and stirring, this track originally recorded by Jennifer Rush was a number one hit for Dion in 1994. Her recording of “The Power of Love” had some music critics comparing her to powerhouses like Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. It’s easy to see why. Her way of soaring right over the song's demanding choruses and her commitment to the lyrics about a deeply devoted love made it unforgettable. The way she sails over these choruses is impressive enough. However, any fan knows the best part is the bridge. Dion ramps up to that high note and holds it with such ease that you can’t help but get goosebumps.

“Falling Into You” (1996)

Though this Eric Carmen song has been covered by many artists since its 1975 release, Céline Dion’s version of “All By Myself” remains the classic anthem of the tragically single. Aside from her characteristically stellar vocal, the key change in the back half of the song is also of note. Dion not only has to nail a particularly high note in the bridge, but she has to sustain it for almost 10 seconds. Dion actually hadn’t planned on doing a note that high. It was producer David Foster’s little surprise for her in the studio. It’s an alteration to the original song that, once you hear it, makes everything sort of pale in comparison.

“Falling Into You” (1996)

Composer and lyricist Jim Steinman had a habit of writing long, driving power ballads that had more story than a Greek tragedy. Céline Dion is the perfect singer for Steinman’s explosive seven and a half-minute song. The song and its corresponding music video are flush with poetic imagery and intense romance. When Dion performs it, she has to tap directly into that intensity and sustain it. “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” is a vocal marathon, shifting from soft to powerful moments that would test any singer’s agility. Hearing her belt its chorus is like experiencing a lightning flash of vocal perfection every time.

“Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture” (1997)

This pick should surprise no one. The love ballad from the Oscar winning disaster epic captured our hearts the moment we heard it. But what makes it so good? With a wistful Irish fiddle and a modern pop production, Dion’s signature song has a timeless quality to it. She does her best work with big emotions, and “My Heart Will Go On” has all the scope and sweep of the love story it comes from. As far as chills go, though, nothing beats the key change in the last minute of the song. It’s a hair-raising climax of emotion and brilliant vocals.

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