Prince was driving around in his own car when he heard a beautiful voice on the radio. He heard Celine Dion singing a famous movie duet. Her vocals completely blew him away. He decided that he wanted to write a song, a special song just for her. He wanted to match the incredible depth of her emotional voice with his music and lyrics.
He walked into his quiet recording studio in the winter. He wrote and played every single instrument completely alone. He placed the gentle piano song onto a cassette tape. He sent the special music to her manager with one specific request. He asked Walter Afanasieff to produce the final version.
Céline Dion – With This Tear (Official Audio)
Celine was absolutely shocked when she heard the news that Prince wanted to write a song for her. The music Prince presented to her was not a rock song with heavy guitars. She found a delicate, and sweeping piano masterpiece instead. She happily recorded her powerful, soaring vocals over his beautiful arrangement. Their mutual respect created a truly magical moment in pop history.
Prince sang his secret original version with quiet and deep soulfulness. His raw music felt intensely intimate and completely stripped down. Celine transformed the piece into a massive powerhouse vocal showcase. Her radio ready version featured expensive and lush orchestral strings. Both versions share the exact same beautiful core melody today.
Prince – With This Tear
Ten years after his tragic passing. The world finally heard his secret tape. The Prince estate officially released his original recording of the song. Celine felt deeply moved by the beautiful music release. She stated, “I treasured his precious gift for many long years.” Hearing Prince’s voice again felt truly special to her today.
These two amazing artists did not need a loud and public friendship. They shared a quiet and deep respect as elite musical peers. This beautiful story leaves us with a highly inspiring lesson today. The purest gifts we give to other people will always live forever in their grateful hearts.