Falling Into You - Dion, Celine (CD 1996)

Usually, I despise pop music, I tend to find it too fluffy and sweet for my temperament to handle for more than one or two songs, much less an entire cd's worth of the stuff. So I was rather surprised when a very good friend of mine recommended this to me. I thought, She knows me better than this, but I?ll give it a try... Every now and then, I have to eat my words. This is one of those times. I actually enjoyed this one. There were a couple of songs that really grated on my nerves, but the rest I've enjoyed listening to over the years since this one was released. Canadian chanteuse Celine...

In 1996 Celine Dion released her most stunning and exciting album to date and captivated the world with her fourth English effort, Falling Into You. Satisfying the heart, soul and ear with almost every track I feel this is her most consistent and dynamic recording ever. Employing every vocal nuance and making drama with her powerful voice, Dion takes the listener on a voyage. The album opens with the epic tale from writer Jim Steinman Its All Coming Back To Me Now . Jim Steinman has written many long, dramatic songs and is probably most known for his work with 70 s star Meat Loaf. He also was.

Celine Dion is simply one of those 'Love her-Hate her' female vocalists, isn't she? She's got the flawless technique that sets her in the adult-contemporary heavens with the likes of Barbara Streisand, and the consistently strong material to give each of her albums multi-platinum sales and sold-out world tours, and it's been this way since her American debut in the 1990's. In actuality, I don't see why she's reviled at all. She's a beautiful, emotive singer, and she obviously has a much better command of her voice than, say, Mariah Carey. With Celine firmly entrenched in the public mind,...

For the past 50 years each generation had produced a select few musical artists who are true stars. The music industry is prolific in producing popular artist, ones that for a short time rule the charts and dominate the world, however only once in a while does a true artist appear, one with staying power and continuing popularity. One that manages to catch the attention of the music buying public for more than a fleeting moment. The 50's had Elvis, even now his followers profess his continued existence, such was the extent that he touched peoples lives. The 60's of course had the Beatles and..