Taking Chances cover art

  Studio Album · No. 10

Taking Chances Songwriting Credits by Celine Dion

2007 Columbia Records / Epic Records 14 tracks 65 min

Produced by Aldo Nova, Peer Astrom, Humberto Gatica, Bob Rock

Columbia Records / Epic Records PopRock
7%
Authorship
Singer / Performer

Holds writing credit on 1 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 1 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Celine Dion carries a lyricist or composer credit.

7%
1 trackwritten by Celine Dion 13 tracksoutside writers
Celine Dion's roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist7%
Composer7%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
13
Lyricists
6
Producers
2007
Released
Data Insight

Taking Chances represented a stylistic shift for Celine Dion, incorporating rock influences and a broader producer roster, Linda Perry, Ben Moody, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Ne-Yo, John Shanks, and Kara DioGuardi, alongside adult contemporary collaborators. The title single "Taking Chances" peaked at #54 on the Hot 100. The album achieved Platinum certification in the US with 1.1 million domestic copies sold and approximately 3.1 million worldwide in 2007 alone. A worldwide tour supporting the album sold approximately 600,000 tickets in 25 cities.

Taking Chances, released October 26, 2007, is Celine Dion's twelfth English-language studio album. It was her first English studio album in five years since A New Day Has Come. The album was notable for featuring rock-leaning production and a diverse range of outside songwriters. The title track 'Taking Chances' was written by Kara DioGuardi and David A. Stewart.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Taking Chances #54
Kara DioGuardiDavid A. Stewart Kara DioGuardiDavid A. Stewart Peer Astrom Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
2
Can't Fight the Feelin'
Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
3
Shadow of Love
Lamont Dozier Lamont Dozier Aldo Nova Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
4
Eyes on Me
John Shanks John Shanks John Shanks Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
5
A World to Believe In
Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
6
Map to My Heart
Peer AstromSam Watters Peer AstromSam Watters Peer Astrom Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
7
I Got Nothin' Left
Bob RockCeline Dion Bob RockCeline Dion Bob Rock Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
8
Surprise Surprise
Karen PooleJeremy Dawson Karen PooleJeremy Dawson Jeremy Dawson Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
9
That's Just the Woman in Me
Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
10
Fade Away
Denise RichTom Kelly Denise RichTom Kelly Humberto Gatica Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
11
My Love
Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
12
If I Had a Prayer
Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
13
The Greatest Reward
Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
14
Right Next to the Right One
Peer AstromSam Watters Peer AstromSam Watters Peer Astrom Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Taking Chances

What did "Taking Chances" by Celine Dion peak at on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Taking Chances" by Celine Dion peaked at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2007.
Who produced Celine Dion's Taking Chances album?
Taking Chances was produced by John Shanks, Linda Perry, Ben Moody, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Ne-Yo, Kara DioGuardi, Emanuel Kiriakou, Anders Bagge, Peer Åström, and others.
How did Taking Chances chart on the Billboard 200?
Taking Chances debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard 200, reaching Platinum status in the US with 1.1 million copies sold by May 2010.
What RIAA certification did Taking Chances receive?
Taking Chances received RIAA Platinum certification, representing 1 million units sold in the United States.
How was Taking Chances by Celine Dion different from her earlier albums?
Taking Chances incorporated more rock influences than Celine Dion's earlier work, featuring producers Linda Perry, Ben Moody, and Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics) alongside her usual adult contemporary collaborators.

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