Born to a large impoverished family, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record. In 1990, she released the anglophone album Unison, establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other English-speaking areas of the world.
Dion had first gained international recognition in the 1980s by winning both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest.Following a series of French albums in the early 1980s, she signed on to CBS Records Canada in 1986. During the 1990s, with the help of Angélil, she achieved worldwide fame after signing with Epic Records and releasing several English albums along with additional French albums, becoming one of the most successful artists in pop music history. However, in 1999 at the height of her success, Dion announced a temporary retirement from entertainment in order to start a family and spend time with her husband, who had been diagnosed with cancer.She returned to the top of pop music in 2002 and signed a three-year (later extended to almost five years) contract to perform nightly in a five-star theatrical show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
After performing in 25 countries during the Taking Chances World Tour which ended in February 2009 (one year after it began) she took another 2 year hiatus, focusing on expanding her family. After 6 in-vitro tries she gave birth to twin boys Nelson and Eddy in October 2010. In the meantime she announced her return to Vegas, her new show simply named "Céline" premièred on March 15th 2011 to spectacular reviews by media and audience.
Dion's music has been influenced by genres ranging from rock and R&B to gospel and classical. While her releases have often received mixed critical reception, she is renowned for her technically skilled and powerful vocals. Dion is the best selling Canadian artist of all time; and her album D'eux is the best selling francophone album of all time. Dion is regarded as one of pop music's most influential voices. Linda Lister describes Dion as a reigning Queen of Pop for her influence over the record industry during the 1990s. On a cultural level, Dion is credited for introducing francophone music to many non-francophone countries around the globe. Dion is also credited for both revitalizing and revolutionizing the entertainment scene in Las Vegas with the gargantuan successes of her residencies there. She managed to re-popularize the Las Vegas "residency" as a desirable way for top artists to essentially tour in place, letting their fans come to them. Over the years, fellow established icons such as Britney Spears, Elton John, Bette Midler, Rod Stewart, Cher and Shania Twain followed suit.
Beauty & The Beast
Céline Dion Lyrics
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Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the beast
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Oh
Oh
Mmm, oh-oh-oh
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Oh, oh, oh
Tale as old as time (ooh-ooh)
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
Certain as the sun
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast
Oh, oh, oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Beauty and the beast
Dear Celine Dion,
The song "Beauty and the Beast" by Peabo Bryson is a beautiful tale about two unlikely individuals falling in love. The opening lines "Tale as old as time, true as it can be" suggests that this is a story that has happened over and over through generations and the love between the two is as real as it can be. The next lines "Barely even friends, then somebody bends, unexpectedly" introduces us to the characters in the song - Belle and the Beast. They start off as acquaintances and then the Beast starts to develop feelings for Belle, a change that happens unexpectedly.
As the song progresses, we hear of "just a little change, small to say the least, both a little scared, neither one prepared" indicating that the two characters in the song are both scared and unsure of how this love that they are feeling will turn out. The next verse "Ever just the same, ever a surprise, ever as before and ever just as sure as the sun will rise" highlights the fact that no matter what may happen in their relationship, it will still be beautiful just like the sunrise.
Towards the end of the song, we hear the lines "Bittersweet and strange, finding you can change, learning you were wrong, certain as the sun rising in the east" suggesting that despite the unexpected nature of their relationship, they both have changed for the better because of it. Overall, "Beauty and the Beast" is a timeless song that tells a beautiful love story.
Line by Line Meaning
Tale as old as time
This story has been told countless times.
True as it can be
It's completely genuine and sincere.
Barely even friends
Those two people hardly know each other yet.
Then somebody bends
Suddenly, one of them changes their mind or attitude.
Unexpectedly
In a surprising way that nobody foresaw.
Just a little change
It only takes a small alteration to make a huge difference.
Small to say the least
This modification is barely noticeable and almost insignificant.
Both a little scared
Both of them are uncertain and slightly frightened.
Neither one prepared
They weren't ready for what was about to happen.
Ever just the same
Things keep repeating themselves.
Ever a surprise
Nevertheless, something always appears unexpectedly.
Ever as before and ever just as sure as the sun will rise
Although predictable, these events are sure to happen, every time, without fail.
Certain as the sun
As certain as the sunrise every day.
Rising in the east
Just like the sun appears each day in the east, this story follows the same cycle.
Tale as old as time
Once again, this story has been told countless times.
Song as old as rhyme
It's been sung in many different ways, but the lyrics remain essentially unchanged.
Bittersweet and strange
The mixture of emotions it provokes is both sad and uplifting at the same time.
Finding you can change
The realization that you can transform your own life and circumstances.
Learning you were wrong
The understanding that your previous assumptions were incorrect, and the subsequent growth that comes with that realization.
Beauty and the beast
The classic tale of two seemingly incompatible people who fall in love despite their differences.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AvyHue
Lyrics:
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the beast
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before and ever just as sure as the sun will rise
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
(Oh, oh, oh)
Tale as old as time (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
Certain as the sun
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast
(Oh, oh, oh-oh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
Beauty and the beast
@BlackRedGray
Sorry Ariana and John. but you COULD NEVER TOP THIS.
@Ayveh
Exactly!
@lilihughes2827
Spearstacular yes , they can and they did.
@juliachallet
Lili Hughes r u kidding?
@cmt89497
Lili Hughes okay I get it, you may be a fan of either artist, but COME ON, this version here will never be topped. by NOBODY!!
@indirag4667
+Julia Chalet yup really, really stupid if she said that lol
@CarmelaMiles
This song reminds me I once was a child.
@joshuaong8654
Claudine Malis you and me both.
@carolbell4394
Claudine Malis amen, love this movie so much. growing up in the 90s was wonderful
@princessrose1671
Claudine Malis yes it does! Brings back the magic 😍😍😍