Studio Album · No. 10
Taking Chances Songwriting Credits by Celine Dion
Produced by John Shanks, Ben Moody, Kristian Lundin, Linda Perry, Emanuel Kiriakou, Kara DioGuardi, David Hodges, Anders Bagge, Aldo Nova, Chuck Harmony, Ne-Yo, Christopher Neil, Peer Åström, Tricky Stewart, Kuk Harrell
Columbia Records
PopRock
Singer / Performer
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Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Celine Dion carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Celine Dion
16 tracksoutside writers
Celine Dion's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
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Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
28
Lyricists
15
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, 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. The Taking Chances World Tour visited five continents and grossed over $279 million.
Taking Chances, released in November 2007, is Celine Dion's tenth English-language studio album. It marked her return to recording after nearly five years performing in Las Vegas. 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 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Taking Chances
#54
|
Kara DioGuardiDave Stewart | Kara DioGuardiDavid A. Stewart | John Shanks | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Kara DioGuardi (Backing Vocals)Jeff Rothschild (Drums, Programming)John Shanks (Guitar, Bass)Ned Douglas (Keyboards) |
| 2 |
Alone
|
Billy SteinbergTom Kelly | Billy SteinbergThomas Kelly | Ben Moody | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Marty O'Brien (Bass)Abe Laboriel Jr. (Drums)Michael "Fish" Herring (Guitar)David Hodges (Piano) |
| 3 |
Eyes on Me
|
Kristian LundinSavan KotechaDelta Goodrem | Kristian LundinSavan KotechaDelta Goodrem | Kristian Lundin | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Delta Goodrem (Backing Vocals)Kristian Lundin (Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Programming)Karl Engström (Guitar, Keyboards, Programming)Sebastian Thott (Guitar) |
| 4 |
My Love
|
Linda Perry | Linda Perry | Linda Perry | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Paul Ill (Bass)Nathan Wetherington (Drums)Linda Perry (Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Mellotron, Piano) |
| 5 |
Shadow of Love
|
Anders BaggeAldo NovaPeter Sjöström | Anders BaggeAldo NovaPeter Sjöström | John Shanks | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Lucy Woodward (Backing Vocals)Abe Laboriel Jr. (Drums)John Shanks (Guitar, Bass)Jamie Muhoberac (Keyboards)Jeff Rothschild (Programming) |
| 6 |
Surprise Surprise
|
Kara DioGuardiMartin HarringtonAsh Howes | Kara DioGuardiMartin HarringtonAsh Howes | Emanuel KiriakouKara DioGuardi | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Emanuel Kiriakou (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Piano, Keyboards, Programming, Percussion)Kara DioGuardi (Backing Vocals)Dorian Crozier (Drums)Doug Petty (Organ)Jeff Bova (Strings) |
| 7 |
This Time
|
David HodgesBen MoodySteven McMorran | David HodgesBen MoodySteven McMorran | Ben MoodyDavid Hodges | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Marty O'Brien (Bass)Jim Keltner (Drums)Michael "Fish" Herring (Guitar)David Hodges (Piano) |
| 8 |
New Dawn
|
Linda Perry | Linda Perry | Linda Perry | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Donna Simon (Backing Vocals)Linda Perry (Backing Vocals, Piano)Paul Ill (Bass)Nathan Wetherington (Drums)David Levita (Electric Guitar)D.C. Collard (Organ) |
| 9 |
A Song for You
|
Anders BaggeAldo NovaRobert Wells | Anders BaggeAldo NovaRobert Wells | Anders Bagge | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Robert Wells (Grand Piano)Evelina Gard (Harmony Vocals)Stockholm Session Strings (Orchestra)Per Sporrong (Violin) |
| 10 |
A World to Believe In
|
Tino IzzoRosanna Ciciola | Tino IzzoRosanna Ciciola | John Shanks | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Lucy Woodward (Backing Vocals)Abe Laboriel Jr. (Drums)Michael Thompson (Electric Guitar)John Shanks (Guitar, Bass)Pat Leonard (Keyboards)Jeff Rothschild (Programming) |
| 11 |
Can't Fight the Feelin'
|
Aldo Nova | Aldo Nova | John ShanksAldo Nova | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Lucy Woodward (Backing Vocals)Abe Laboriel Jr. (Drums)John Shanks (Guitar, Bass)Aldo Nova (Keyboards, Programming, Electronic Drums, Electric Guitar)Jamie Muhoberac (Keyboards)Jeff Rothschild (Programming) |
| 12 |
I Got Nothin' Left
|
Ne-YoChuck Harmony | Shaffer SmithCharles Harmon | Chuck HarmonyNe-Yo | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Ne-Yo (Backing Vocals)Calvin Palmer (Bass)Damon "DJ" Jefferson (Drums)Jesse Bond (Guitar)Chuck Harmony (Instruments) |
| 13 |
Right Next to the Right One
|
Tim Christensen | Tim Christensen | Christopher Neil | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Belle Erskine (Backing Vocals)Christopher Neil (Backing Vocals)Tim Christensen (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Mellotron)Martin Sutton (Keyboards) |
| 14 |
Fade Away
|
Peer ÅströmDavid StenmarckAldo Nova | Peer ÅströmDavid StenmarckAldo Nova | Peer Åström | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Peer Åström (Drums, Bass, Programming, Guitar)Sebastian Nylund (Guitar)Linda Lampenius (Strings)Ulf Forsberg (Strings)VSL (Strings)David Stenmarck (Vocals) |
| 15 |
That's Just the Woman in Me
|
Kimberley Rew | Kimberley Rew | John Shanks | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Lucy Woodward (Backing Vocals)Abe Laboriel Jr. (Drums)Michael Thompson (Guitar)John Shanks (Guitar, Bass)Jamie Muhoberac (Keyboards) |
| 16 |
Skies of L.A.
|
Tricky StewartThe-DreamKuk Harrell | Christopher StewartTerius NashThaddis Harrell | Tricky StewartKuk Harrell | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Tricky Stewart (Drum Programming, Keyboards)Fred Nelson (Piano)Lee Blaske (Strings) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 73 contributors
AN
Aldo Nova
Writer · Producer · Keyboards
LP
Linda Perry
Writer · Producer · Vocals
AB
Anders Bagge
Writer · Producer
KD
Kara DioGuardi
Writer · Producer · Vocals
BM
Ben Moody
Writer · Producer
CH
Chuck Harmony
Writer · Producer · Instruments
DH
David Hodges
Writer · Producer · Piano
KL
Kristian Lundin
Writer · Producer · Vocals
KH
Kuk Harrell
Writer · Producer
N
Ne-Yo
Writer · Producer · Vocals
PÅ
Peer Åström
Writer · Producer · Drums
TS
Tricky Stewart
Writer · Producer · Drum Programming
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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, 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 and Ben Moody, with Dave Stewart of Eurythmics co-writing the title track, alongside her usual adult contemporary collaborators.
Sources
Wikipedia: Taking Chances
MusicBrainz: Taking Chances (release group)
Cover Art Archive: Taking Chances
Discogs: Taking Chances (master)
Discogs: Taking Chances (US CD, Columbia 88697 08114 2)
Wikipedia: Taking Chances (song)
Wikipedia: Chuck Harmony
Wikipedia: One Heart
Cover Art Archive: Taking Chances by Celine Dion