Céline Dion has performed hundreds of songs in her legendary career, from powerful anthems to tender ballads, each one delivered with the raw emotion and breathtaking range that made her a global icon. But when asked which song made her feel most alive on stage, Dion didn’t name her Oscar-winning hit “My Heart Will Go On” or the chart-topping “Because You Loved Me.” Instead, she pointed to a song that often flew under the radar—yet captured the very essence of who she is as an artist.
That song is The Power of Love.
Originally released by Jennifer Rush in 1984, The Power of Love became a massive hit when Dion covered it in 1993 for her album The Colour of My Love. It soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and quickly became one of her signature songs. But for Céline, it was never about chart positions or sales. It was about the way the song made her feel—a deep emotional connection that lit her up from within every time she sang it.
In a 2016 backstage interview during her Las Vegas residency, Dion opened up about her bond with the song: “When I sing The Power of Love, something happens. I don’t know how to explain it. It’s like the music flows through my veins. I feel fearless, free, connected. I feel alive.”
The song’s sweeping melody and emotionally charged lyrics speak of surrender, vulnerability, and overwhelming love—all themes that deeply resonated with Dion, especially during the early days of her relationship with her late husband and longtime manager, René Angélil. Performing it became more than just a musical moment—it became a living expression of her heart.
Many fans recall the way her voice would rise and fall with each verse, building to the explosive final chorus. Her live renditions of the song often became highlights of her concerts, with audiences holding their breath as she effortlessly delivered the high notes that only a few singers in the world could reach. But beyond the vocal acrobatics, there was something else—a sense of joy, of transcendence, of being completely present.
Music critics, too, noticed the shift in her presence when singing this track. “It’s like watching someone step into the core of who they are,” one reviewer wrote in 1994 after a concert in Toronto. “With The Power of Love, Dion doesn’t just perform—she becomes.”
Though she has recently faced significant health challenges, including her public battle with stiff-person syndrome, Dion continues to reflect on the songs that shaped her career and spirit. In the 2024 Amazon Prime documentary I Am: Celine Dion, she called The Power of Love “a song that reminds me what it feels like to be truly alive, even in the darkest moments.”
It’s perhaps that deep emotional imprint that keeps the song alive for fans as well. Unlike some of her more widely celebrated tracks, The Power of Love represents a private joy for Dion—a sacred intersection of love, performance, and self-expression.
Even if she never sings it again, its memory lives on in the minds of those who witnessed her deliver it live. It wasn’t just about the voice. It was about the woman behind it—the one who gave everything to every note, because that’s how she felt most connected to herself and to the world.
Céline Dion’s career has been marked by powerful moments and unforgettable songs. But when she describes one song as making her feel “most alive,” it’s a reminder that for the greatest performers, music is not just sound—it’s soul.
And The Power of Love, with all its passion, vulnerability, and strength, remains the truest sound of Céline’s.
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