Studio Album · No. 7
A New Day Has Come Songwriting Credits by Celine Dion
Produced by Ric Wake, Humberto Gatica, David Foster, John Shanks, Peer Astrom
Holds writing credit on 0 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 16 documented
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Celine Dion carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
A New Day Has Come marked Celine Dion's return from an eighteen-month hiatus during which she gave birth to her son René-Charles and her husband René Angélil was treated for throat cancer. The title was chosen deliberately to reflect that personal renewal. Produced by a large team including Walter Afanasieff, Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Aldo Nova, Christopher Neil, and Ric Wake, the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and sold approximately 12 million copies worldwide. The title track "A New Day Has Come" peaked at #22 on the Hot 100. The album was certified 3× Platinum in the US, a commercially strong opening to her second act.
A New Day Has Come is the sixth English-language studio album by Celine Dion, released in March 2002 on Epic Records and produced by Ric Wake, Humberto Gatica, David Foster, John Shanks, and Peer Astrom. The album marked Dion's return after a two-year hiatus taken to focus on motherhood following the birth of her son René-Charles. The title track became a worldwide hit and was widely interpreted as a celebration of new life and renewal, resonating emotionally with audiences still processing the September 11 attacks. Debuting at number one in multiple countries, the album demonstrated that Dion's commercial pull had survived her absence from the public eye. A New Day Has Come sold over ten million copies globally and reaffirmed her status as one of pop's most enduring international stars.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Alive
|
Kristian LundinAndreas Carlsson | Kristian LundinAndreas Carlsson | Kristian LundinRic Wake | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Right in Front of You
|
Steve MoralesSheppard SolomonKara DioGuardiDavid Siegel | Steve MoralesSheppard SolomonKara DioGuardiDavid Siegel | Steve Morales | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Have You Ever Been in Love
|
Anders BaggePeer ÅströmTom NicholsDaryl HallLaila Bagge | Anders BaggePeer ÅströmTom NicholsDaryl HallLaila Bagge | Anders BaggePeer Åström | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Rain, Tax (It's Inevitable)
|
Terry BrittenCharlie Dore | Terry BrittenCharlie Dore | Christopher Neil | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
A New Day Has Come (radio remix)
|
Aldo NovaStephan Moccio | Aldo NovaStephan Moccio | Ric WakeWalter Afanasieff | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Ten Days
|
Aldo NovaMaxime Le ForestierGérald de Palmas | Aldo NovaMaxime Le ForestierGérald de Palmas | Gérald de Palmas | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Goodbye's (The Saddest Word)
|
Robert John Lange | Robert John Lange | Robert John Lange | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Prayer
|
Corey Hart | Corey Hart | Walter Afanasieff | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
I Surrender
|
Louis BiancanielloSam Watters | Louis BiancanielloSam Watters | Simon Franglen | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
At Last
|
Mack GordonHarry Warren | Mack GordonHarry Warren | Humberto GaticaGuy Roche | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Sorry for Love
|
Kara DioGuardiAnders BaggePeer ÅströmArnthor Birgisson | Kara DioGuardiAnders BaggePeer ÅströmArnthor Birgisson | Anders BaggePeer Åström | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Aún existe amor
|
Riccardo CoccianteIgnacio Ballesteros-Diaz | Riccardo CoccianteIgnacio Ballesteros-Diaz | Humberto GaticaVito Luprano | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
The Greatest Reward
|
Pascal ObispoAndreas CarlssonJörgen ElofssonLionel FlorencePatrice Guirao | Pascal ObispoAndreas CarlssonJörgen ElofssonLionel FlorencePatrice Guirao | Kristian LundinAndreas Carlsson | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
When the Wrong One Loves You Right
|
Martin BrileyFrancis GalluccioMarjorie Maye | Martin BrileyFrancis GalluccioMarjorie Maye | Ric WakeRichie Jones | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
A New Day Has Come
#22
|
Aldo NovaStephan Moccio | Aldo NovaStephan Moccio | Walter AfanasieffAldo Nova | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Nature Boy
|
Eden Ahbez | Eden Ahbez | Walter Afanasieff | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |