The Colour of My Love cover art

  Studio Album · No. 3

The Colour of My Love Songwriting Credits by Celine Dion

1993 Epic Records 14 tracks 65 min

Produced by David Foster, Ric Wake, Walter Afanasieff, Humberto Gatica  ·  Engineered by Humberto Gatica (mixing), Felipe Elgueta (recording)

Epic Records PopSoft RockAdult Contemporary
0%
Authorship
Singer / Performer

Holds writing credit on 0 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 0 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

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

0%
0 trackswritten by Celine Dion 14 tracksoutside writers
Celine Dion's roles on this album

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

Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
22
Lyricists
6
Producers
1
No.1 Single
20 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1993
Released

Awards & Recognition 2

Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal (1994, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (1995, Nominated)
Data Insight

The Colour of My Love was Celine Dion's commercial breakthrough into the global mainstream. Produced by David Foster, Ric Wake, Walter Afanasieff, Christopher Neil, and Guy Roche, the album's lead single "The Power of Love" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, "Think Twice" spent seven weeks at #1 in the UK, the longest-running #1 by a solo female artist in UK chart history at the time. "When I Fall in Love" (a duet with Clive Griffin, arranged by David Foster and Jeremy Lubbock) received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 36th Grammy Awards, and the arrangers won the Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s). The album sold over 20 million copies worldwide and was certified 6× Platinum in the US.

The Colour of My Love is the third English-language studio album by Celine Dion, released in November 1993 on Epic Records and produced by David Foster, Ric Wake, Walter Afanasieff, and Humberto Gatica. Dedicated to her manager René Angélil, who would later become her husband, the album is a deeply personal collection of love songs that tapped into a global appetite for emotional pop ballads. The singles 'The Power of Love' and 'Think Twice' both became massive international hits, with 'Think Twice' spending seven consecutive weeks at number one in the UK. The album sold over sixteen million copies worldwide and remains one of the best-selling records of the 1990s. The Colour of My Love cemented Dion's position as one of the premier vocal talents of her generation.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
The Power of Love #1
Günther MendeCandy DeRougeJennifer RushMary Susan Applegate Günther MendeCandy DeRougeJennifer RushMary Susan Applegate Christopher Neil Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
2
Misled
Peter ZizzoJimmy Bralower Peter ZizzoJimmy Bralower Ric Wake Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
3
Think Twice
Andy HillPeter Sinfield Andy HillPeter Sinfield David Foster Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
4
Only One Road
Peter Zizzo Peter Zizzo David Foster Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
5
Everybody's Talkin' My Baby Down
Arnie RomanRuss DeSalvo Arnie RomanRuss DeSalvo Ric Wake Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
6
Next Plane Out
Diane Warren Diane Warren Ric Wake Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
7
Real Emotion
Diane Warren Diane Warren Steve Lindsey Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
8
When I Fall in Love
Edward HeymanVictor Young Edward HeymanVictor Young Guy Roche Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Clive Griffin (Featured Vocals)
9
Love Doesn't Ask Why
Barry MannCynthia WeilPhil Galdston Barry MannCynthia WeilPhil Galdston David Foster Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
10
Refuse to Dance
Charlie DoreDanny Schogger Charlie DoreDanny Schogger Christopher Neil Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
11
I Remember L.A.
Tony ColtonRichard Wold Tony ColtonRichard Wold Walter Afanasieff Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
12
No Living Without Loving You
Diane Warren Diane Warren Ric Wake Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
13
Lovin' Proof
Diane Warren Diane Warren Ric Wake Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)
14
The Colour of My Love
David FosterArthur Janov David FosterArthur Janov David Foster Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 29 contributors

More from Celine Dion

Frequently Asked Questions The Colour of My Love

What did "The Power of Love" by Celine Dion peak at on the Billboard Hot 100?
"The Power of Love" by Celine Dion from The Colour of My Love reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1994.
How many copies did Celine Dion's The Colour of My Love sell worldwide?
The Colour of My Love sold over 20 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of 1993-1994.
Who produced The Colour of My Love by Celine Dion?
The Colour of My Love was produced by David Foster, Ric Wake, Walter Afanasieff, Christopher Neil, and Guy Roche.
What RIAA certification did The Colour of My Love receive?
The Colour of My Love received RIAA 6× Platinum certification, representing 6 million units sold in the United States.
What Grammy nomination did "When I Fall in Love" by Celine Dion and Clive Griffin receive?
"When I Fall in Love" by Celine Dion and Clive Griffin from The Colour of My Love was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 36th Grammy Awards in 1994. The song's arrangers, David Foster and Jeremy Lubbock, won the Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) for the same recording.
How did "Think Twice" from Celine Dion's The Colour of My Love perform in the UK?
"Think Twice" spent seven consecutive weeks at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the longest-running #1 by a solo female artist in UK chart history at the time of its release.

Sources