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.
God Bless America
Céline Dion Lyrics
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Land that I love
Stand beside her
And guide her
Through the night
With the light from above
From the mountains
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America
My home sweet home
God bless America (God bless America)
Land that I love
Stand beside her
And guide her
Through the night
With the light from above
From the mountains
To the prairies
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America
My home sweet home
From the Mountains
To the prairies
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America
My home sweet home (home sweet home)
God bless America
God bless America!
God bless America
My home sweet home
The song "God Bless America" is a patriotic anthem often used to celebrate the United States of America. The lyrics express gratitude and devotion to the country while also asking for guidance and protection from a higher power. The main message is the idea that America is a land of opportunity and freedom that is worthy of praise and protection.
The song's opening line, "God bless America," is a common phrase used to show patriotism and support for the country. The line "Land that I love" depicts a personal and emotional attachment to the United States. The following lines, "Stand beside her and guide her through the night with the light from above," communicate the desire for divine intervention and protection in turbulent times.
The second stanza is a repetition of the first with slight variations, emphasizing the vastness and diversity of the United States, from the mountains to the prairies to the oceans. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the phrase "my home sweet home," highlighting the importance and love of home.
Overall, "God Bless America" is a simple but powerful tribute to the United States, expressing love, gratitude, and reverence for the country and its people.
Line by Line Meaning
God bless America
May God continue to bless the United States of America
Land that I love
The country that I hold dear to my heart
Stand beside her
Be a steadfast supporter of America
And guide her
Provide direction for America's future
Through the night
During challenging times that may seem endless
With the light from above
With God's guidance and blessings
From the mountains
From high peaks and majestic landscapes
To the prairies
To open fields and wide empty spaces
To the oceans, white with foam
To the vast and sometimes tumultuous sea
My home sweet home
The comforting and familiar place that I call home
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Berlin
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