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.
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Céline Dion Lyrics
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I had a rag doll
Only doll I've ever owned
Now I love you just the way I loved that rag doll
But only now my love has grown
And it gets stronger, in every way
And it gets deeper, let me say
And do I love you my oh my
Yeh river deep mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
When you were a young boy
Did you have a puppy
That always followed you around
Well I'm gonna be as faithful as that puppy
No I'll never let you down
Cause it grows stronger, like a river flows
And it gets bigger baby, and heaven knows
And it gets sweeter baby, as it grows
And do I love you my oh my
Yeh river deep, mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
I love you baby like a flower loves the spring
And I love you baby just like tina loves to sing
And I love you baby like a school boy loves his pet
And I love you baby, river deep mountain high
Oh yeah you've gotta believe me
River deep, mountain high
Do I love you my oh my, oh baby
River deep, mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
The lyrics of Céline Dion's song River Deep Mountain High are a declaration of love by the artist to her partner. She compares her love to a river that gets deeper, higher and stronger day by day. She mentions that when she was a little girl, she only had a rag doll, but now she loves her partner just like she loved her doll, but the love has grown stronger. Dion promises to be faithful and never let her partner down, comparing her loyalty to that of a puppy. The chorus emphasizes her love with the repetition of the words "River deep, mountain high" and the statement that losing her partner would make her cry. In the last verse, she compares her love to that of a flower to spring, Tina Turner to singing, and a schoolboy to his pet.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a little girl
As a child, I used to play with a rag doll which was the only toy I had.
Only doll I've ever owned
I cherished that doll above all else because it was the only one I had.
Now I love you just the way I loved that rag doll
My affection for you is just as pure and strong as it was for my childhood toy.
But only now my love has grown
My love for you has matured and deepened over time.
And it gets stronger, in every way
My affection becomes more intense and profound as time goes on.
And it gets deeper, let me say
My love becomes more profound and meaningful as the bond between us strengthens.
And it gets higher, day by day
My love continues to rise and reach new heights as I become more devoted to you over time.
And do I love you my oh my
My love for you is beyond measure.
Yeh river deep mountain high
My love for you runs as deep as a river and reaches as high as a mountain.
If I lost you would I cry
The thought of losing you is unbearable and would cause me to mourn deeply.
When you were a young boy
During your childhood, you had an affectionate relationship with a puppy that followed you around.
Did you have a puppy
As a child, you had a pet dog that you loved deeply.
Well I'm gonna be as faithful as that puppy
I promise to be as loyal and unwavering in my love as your pet dog was to you.
No I'll never let you down
I vow to always be there for you and never disappoint you in any way.
Cause it grows stronger, like a river flows
My love for you becomes more profound and enduring, much like the way a river grows stronger as it flows.
And it gets bigger baby, and heaven knows
My affection for you continues to grow and become all-encompassing, and only the heavens could measure its intensity.
And it gets sweeter baby, as it grows
My love for you becomes more sweet and tender as time passes.
I love you baby like a flower loves the spring
My affection for you is as natural and elemental as a flower's love for the spring season.
And I love you baby just like tina loves to sing
My love for you is as innate and passionate as the way Tina Turner loves to sing.
And I love you baby like a school boy loves his pet
My affection for you is as pure and selfless as the way a school boy loves his pet animal.
Oh yeah you've gotta believe me
My words are true, and you can trust me without any doubt or hesitation.
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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When I was a little girl
I had a rag doll
Only doll I've ever owned
Now I love you just the way I loved that rag doll
But only now my love has grown
And it gets stronger, in every way
And it gets deeper, let me say
And it gets higher, day by day
And do I love you my oh my
Yeh river deep mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
When you were a young boy
Did you have a puppy
That always followed you around
Well I'm gonna be as faithful as that puppy
No I'll never let you down
Cause it grows stronger, like a river flows
And it gets bigger baby, and heaven knows
And it gets sweeter baby, as it grows
And do I love you my oh my
Yeh river deep, mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
I love you baby like a flower loves the spring
And I love you baby just like Tina loves to sing
And I love you baby like a school boy loves his pet
And I love you baby, river deep mountain high
Oh yeah you've gotta believe me
River Deep, Mountain High
Do I love you my oh my, oh baby
River deep, mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
@JoeyLamontagne
Thank you Silky and Ra’jah
@Kiwiturtle
This song is one of my all time favorites, so great
@draydendavis7359
Silky Nutmeg Ganache v Rajah O'Hara...
I'll just leave this here🔥
@clayryan1196
She sang this on the David Letterman show once with just the mic and no fancy lighting. Almost as if she was singing it for a recording. So good!!
@elvislevano7093
SILKYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!! 🥺🥺
@WhiskeyRichard.
For the record my pedigree is in death metal
This is one of the greatest vocal performances I've ever heard. She is so incredibly talented, she even does Tina credit.
@Walexo45
I listened to Death Metal too, and Céline is the real deal in Pop music.
If you wanna hear an amazing vocal performances, go see that one with Céline and Ginette Reno in Qc City : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEB2C9Wx0Mw . Absolute duo. It's in french, but believe me you're gonna be in awe.
@maireadmcnally7531
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@IProvideLyrics1924
When I was a little girl
I had a rag doll
Only doll I've ever owned
Now I love you just the way I loved that rag doll
But only now my love has grown
And it gets stronger, in every way
And it gets deeper, let me say
And it gets higher, day by day
And do I love you my oh my
Yeh river deep mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
When you were a young boy
Did you have a puppy
That always followed you around
Well I'm gonna be as faithful as that puppy
No I'll never let you down
Cause it grows stronger, like a river flows
And it gets bigger baby, and heaven knows
And it gets sweeter baby, as it grows
And do I love you my oh my
Yeh river deep, mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
I love you baby like a flower loves the spring
And I love you baby just like Tina loves to sing
And I love you baby like a school boy loves his pet
And I love you baby, river deep mountain high
Oh yeah you've gotta believe me
River Deep, Mountain High
Do I love you my oh my, oh baby
River deep, mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
@Moonwalkedonvinyl
3:09 that note.....and the PERCUSSION at the end 😵