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The essential Celine Dion playlist
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The essential Celine Dion playlist

Since winning the international singing competition Eurovision in 1988, Celine Dion has made an incredible mark on the world of music, in both French and in English. She may be best known for "My Heart Will Go On," the smash-hit song from "Titanic," but Dion's catalog is positively packed with killer ballads and incredible singing. 

Looking to build the perfect Celine Dion playlist? Flip through the slideshow below for a list of the singer's best, from French deep-cuts to record-shattering hits.

 
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"My Heart Will Go On"

"My Heart Will Go On"
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Perhaps the most recognizable Celine Dion classic, "My Heart Will Go On" was recorded for the soundtrack of the wildly popular film Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Following its release in 1997, the song was a #1 hit and has since sold more than 18 million copies. 

 
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"Because You Loved Me"

"Because You Loved Me"
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Written by iconic songwriter Diane Warren, "Because You Loved Me" is a touching ballad that scored Dion her first theme song success. The song was recorded for the 1996 soundtrack of "Up Close and Personal," and earned Dion an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. 

 
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"The Prayer," with Andrea Bocelli

"The Prayer," with Andrea Bocelli
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Also written for a film called "Quest For Camelot," this duet with Italian singer Andrea Bocelli won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 1999. About a decade later, Dion released a live recording of the song with pop-classical singer Josh Groban. 

 
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"That's The Way It Is"

"That's The Way It Is"
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The lead single from Dion's 1999 greatest hits album, love ballad "That's The Way It Is" was a crossover success for the artist onto the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

 
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"All By Myself"

"All By Myself"
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Originally written and released by Eric Carmen in 1975, Celine Dion made "All By Myself" a #1 hit in 1996. It's perhaps best known for Dion's incredibly impressive vocal performance, thanks to its soaring high notes. 

 
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"The Power of Love"

"The Power of Love"
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Another cover hit for Celine Dion, "The Power Of Love" was first recorded by Jennifer Rush in 1984. Dion's version was decidedly more of a commercial success than the original hitting #1 on the charts in multiple countries after its release in 1994. 

 
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"Miracle"

"Miracle"
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The title track of Dion's 2004 album, "Miracle" is a celebration of the birth of her eldest son, Rene-Charles. The album is paired with a book of photos of Dion, taken by photographer Anne Geddes, in celebration of the miracle of birth. 

 
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"A New Day Has Come"

"A New Day Has Come"
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Also inspired by the birth of her first child, "A New Day Has Come" was released in 2002 as the title track of Dion's seventh full-length album in English. Even for folks who aren't celebrating a new birth, the song's inspiring lyrics still resonate. 

 
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"It's All Coming Back To Me Now"

"It's All Coming Back To Me Now"
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One of the finest among Celine Dion's ballad performances, this powerful track written by Jim Steinman clocks in at longer than seven and a half minutes. But thanks to Dion's incredible singing and dramatic interpretation, it somehow doesn't feel quite that long. 

 
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"Imperfections"

"Imperfections"
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This 2019 track is Dion at her pop queen finest, a real-talk ballad that pretty much anyone can relate to. "I got my own imperfections," Dion sings in the chorus. "I can't hold your heart when I'm fixing mine." 

 
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"I'm Alive"

"I'm Alive"
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Included on both her seventh album and the soundtrack for the film "Stuart Little 2," "I'm Alive" is an uplifting track that's also frequently a part of Dion's live shows as part of her residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. 

 
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"Beauty and the Beast," with Peabo Bryson

"Beauty and the Beast," with Peabo Bryson
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Recorded as the theme for the iconic animated Disney film of the same name, "Beauty and the Beast" was sung in the film by Angela Lansbury. Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson made it a pop hit, winning both Grammy Awards and Academy Awards for the song after its release in 1991. 

 
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"Tell Him," with Barbra Streisand

"Tell Him," with Barbra Streisand
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Bringing together two of the most iconic voices in pop music history, "Tell Him" pairs Celine Dion with the legendary Barbra Streisand. The collaboration came after Streisand heard Dion sing at the Academy Awards in 1997, and the resulting ballad remains a classic among fans of both artists. 

 
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"To Love You More"

"To Love You More"
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It's the definition of a deep cut for many American fans,  but "To Love You More" was a massive success for Celine Dion in Japan in 1995, selling more than a million copies. 

 
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"Lying Down"

"Lying Down"
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Celine Dion made a roaring comeback in 2019 with "Lying Down," included on her acclaimed album "Courage." Co-written by pop titans Sia and David Guetta, the song is powerful and inspiring, especially for anyone who's ever been in a toxic relationship. 

 
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"Por que tu m'aimes encore"

"Por que tu m'aimes encore"
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Even if you don't speak French, any pop fan can appreciate this dramatic pop ballad about lost love. It appears on Dion's 1995 French-language album "D'eux," which remains the best-selling French-language album in music history. 

 
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"If You Asked Me To"

"If You Asked Me To"
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Written by Diane Warren and first recorded by Patti LaBelle, Celine Dion put her own spin on  "If You Asked Me To" in 1992. Included on her self-titled sophomore album, the song was a hit on both the Adult Contemporary and Billboard 100 charts. 

 
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"Where Does My Heart Beat Now"

"Where Does My Heart Beat Now"
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Appearing on Dion's first-ever English language album, "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" debuted "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" on international singing competition Eurovision in 1989, after winning the year prior. In the United States, it served as an introduction to this Canadian vocal powerhouse, topping the Adult Contemporary charts. 

Amy McCarthy is a Texas-based journalist. Follow her on twitter at @aemccarthy

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