Céline Dion

Céline Dion's voice matches ethereal innocence with smoldering desire. From early hits like "The Power of Love" to her [i]Titanic[/i] aria "My Heart Will Go On" and her Las Vegas show, [i]A New Day . . .[/i], she's retained the fire that made her a local phenomenon in Quebec at 13. Whatever the language, no one can sing of love quite like Céline.

By the age of 18, Céline Dion had become a pop icon in her native Canada. She soon found that her passion and vulnerability as a singer transcended all borders. Céline speaks the language of love with utter conviction, from heartbreak to the maternal bond she explores on [i]Miracle[/i], a collaboration with Australian-born photographer Anne Geddes.

Since the '80s, Céline Dion has released songs in both French and English, working with top-flight composers and producers from around the world to achieve her vibrant, bilingual sound. Here, we've included a couple of her most outstanding Francophone recordings, and pay homage to her rich and powerful Quebecois musical heritage.

There's something undeniably larger-than-life about Céline Dion. The commanding power of her voice and the scale of her international popularity set her head and shoulders above the closest competition. But behind the Vegas-conquering legend is the Cinderella story of a working-class Quebec girl who beat the odds through sheer talent, sincere passion, and cosmetic dentistry. The grand theme of her career has been the human experience of love in all its ecstasy and heartbreak. No one can belt out an amorous standard quite like the fabulous Céline.