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Celine Dion's Ballad Hits 30, A Timeless Love Song
1 Aug
Summary
- Celine Dion's iconic ballad 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now' celebrated its 30th anniversary.
- The song was written by Jim Steinman and inspired by Wuthering Heights.
- Dion's version was a commercial hit, reaching number one in Canada and two in the US.
As her iconic ballad 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now' turned 30, award-winning singer Celine Dion marked the anniversary of the Jim Steinman-penned song. The 1996 hit was described by Andrew Lloyd Webber as the greatest love song ever written. Steinman was inspired by Wuthering Heights, aiming to create the most passionate, romantic song possible.
Initially intended for Meat Loaf, the song was famously deemed a "woman's song" by Steinman, leading to a court case. Pandora's Box recorded the first released version before Celine Dion's cover. Dion's rendition for her album 'Falling into You' became a massive commercial success.
Her version reached number one on the Canadian Singles Chart and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also secured the third spot on the UK Singles Chart in late 1996. Known as the "Queen of Power Ballads," Dion's technically skilled vocals and successful works have significantly impacted popular music.
