Celine Dion (album) facts for kids
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| Released | March 31, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | October 1991-February 1992 | |||
| Genre | Pop, soft rock, dance | |||
| Length | 61:06 | |||
| Label | Epic, 550 | |||
| Producer | Walter Afanasieff, Humberto Gatica, Guy Roche, Ric Wake | |||
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Celine Dion is the second English album by the famous Canadian singer Celine Dion. It was released on March 31, 1992. This album was a big step for Celine, helping her become a huge star around the world. It features many popular songs, including the hit duet "Beauty and the Beast." This song was a special part of the Disney movie of the same name. The album mixes pop, soft rock, and dance music. It shows off Celine's amazing voice and helped her win many awards.
Songs on the Album
This album has many great songs. Some of them became very popular singles, which are songs released on their own to be played on the radio.
- Introduction (1:15)
- Love Can Move Mountains (4:53)
- Show Some Emotion (4:29)
- If You Asked Me To (3:55)
- If You Could See Me Now (5:07)
- Halfway to Heaven (5:05)
- Did You Give Enough Love (4:21)
- If I Were You (5:07)
- Beauty and the Beast (4:04) – This song is a duet with Peabo Bryson. It was a huge hit from the Disney movie.
- I Love You, Goodbye (3:33)
- Little Bit of Love (4:27)
- Water from the Moon (4:38)
- With This Tear (4:12) – This song was written by the famous artist Prince.
- Nothing Broken But My Heart (5:55)
- Where Does My Heart Beat Now (4:33) – This song was a bonus track on the European version of the album.
Album Success
This album was very successful around the world. Music charts show how popular an album is by tracking its sales and plays. Certifications mean how many copies of an album have been sold. For example, "Gold" means 500,000 copies, and "Platinum" means 1,000,000 copies. "Diamond" is even bigger, meaning 10,000,000 copies!
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums Chart | 15 |
| Canadian Record Albums Chart | 3 |
| Canadian RPM Albums Chart | 4 |
| Japanese Albums Chart | 59 |
| New Zealand Albums Chart | 31 |
| UK Albums Chart | 70 |
| US Billboard 200 | 34 |
Certifications
| Country | Certifications |
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| Australia | Gold |
| Canada | Diamond |
| Japan | Gold |
| United States | 2x Platinum |
Awards and Recognition
The Celine Dion album and its songs won many important awards. This shows how much people loved the music!
| Year | Award show | Award |
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| 1992 | Academy Awards | Best Original Song (for "Beauty and the Beast" to Alan Menken and Howard Ashman) – This is a very famous award for movie songs. |
| 1992 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Original Song (for "Beauty and the Beast" to Alan Menken and Howard Ashman) – Another big award for movie songs. |
| 1992 | World Music Awards | World’s Best Selling Canadian Female Recording Artist of the Year – This award recognized Celine as the top-selling Canadian female artist globally. |
| 1992 | Governor General's Awards | Honoured with a Medal of Recognition on Canada's 125th Birthday from the Governor General for Her Contribution to Canadian Culture – A special award from Canada's leader for her impact on Canadian culture. |
| 1993 | Grammy Awards | Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal – "Beauty and the Beast" (with Peabo Bryson) – A top music award for the best singing performance by two or more artists. |
| 1993 | Grammy Awards | Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media (for "Beauty and the Beast" to Alan Menken and Howard Ashman) – An award for the best song written for movies or TV. |
| 1993 | Billboard Awards | Billboard International Creative Achievement Award – This award recognized Celine's creative success around the world. |
| 1993 | Juno Awards | Single of the Year – "Beauty and the Beast" – A major Canadian music award for the best single song. |
| 1993 | Juno Awards | Best Dance Recording – "Love Can Move Mountains" (club mix) – An award for the best dance song. |
| 1993 | Juno Awards | Female Vocalist of the Year – This award recognized Celine as the best female singer in Canada. |
| 1993 | Félix Awards | Quebec Artist Achieving the Most Success in a Language Other Than French – An award from Quebec (Celine's home province) for her success singing in English. |
| 1993 | Félix Awards | Quebec Artist Achieving the Most Success Outside the Province of Quebec – An award for her success outside her home province. |
See also
In Spanish: Céline Dion (álbum) para niños
