Did you know René Angélil put his own house up for mortgage just to pay for Celine Dion’s first recording? He bet his entire life and his home on a voice that the world had not yet heard. That massive financial risk finally paid off in February 1994 when The Power of Love hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts for four straight weeks.
Celine took a ten years old song from Europe and turned it into an American powerhouse. It is a bold display of talent that makes you realize why someone would risk everything just to hear her sing.
Watch this performance below:
Celine Dion – The Power of Love (Official Video)
One viewer said that this song is the soundtrack to their entire life. Another person mentioned that Celine does not just sing notes, she tells a story of survival. People feel a deep bond with her because they know she earned every bit of her success.
{René kept the original mortgage papers as a reminder of where they started.}
That 1994 victory was a spark that eventually led her to the grand stages of Las Vegas. She moved from being a chart topping star to a queen with her own kingdom in the desert. She brought that same fire to the stage but with a new level of wisdom and grace.
Celine Dion – The Power of Love (Live in Las Vegas)
This live version features a huge orchestra that makes the music feel like a crashing wave. Her voice is even more clear than it was in the studio decades ago. It is the sound of a woman who has nothing left to prove.
Celine Dion’s voice remains a symbol of hope for millions of people across the globe. Follow Celine Dion on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You will not want to miss the next chapter of this incredible lady’s life.