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.
River Deep Mountain High
Céline Dion Lyrics
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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
Yeah, river deep, mountain high, yeah, yeah, yeah
And 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? Oh, yeah
Well, I'm gonna be as faithful as that puppy
No, I'll never let you down
'Cause they grow 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
Yeah, river deep, mountain high, yeah, yeah, yeah
And 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 and mountain high
Do I love you, my, oh, my, yeah
River deep, mountain high, yeah, yeah, yeah
If I lost you, would I cry
Oh, how I love you, baby, baby, baby, baby
Do I love you, my, oh, my, yeah
River deep, mountain high, yeah, yeah, yeah
And if I lost you, would I cry?
Oh, how I love you, baby, baby, baby, baby
The lyrics of Celine Dion’s song “River Deep, Mountain High” speak about a love that has grown and deepened over time. It highlights the idea of true love—the kind that lasts and strengthens with each passing day. The lyrics mention the artist’s childhood, specifically her childhood toy, a rag doll, comparing her love for her partner to the love she had for her doll. As the song progresses, the lyrics further expand on the strength of the relationship, promising to be faithful, loyal, and committed.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of their love, saying that it grows stronger like a river, bigger, and sweeter with time. The language utilized in the song is poetic and metaphorical, with Dion comparing her love to various symbols – “like a flower loves the spring,” “just like Tina loves to sing,” “like a schoolboy loves his pet.”
On a deeper level, “River Deep Mountain High” can be interpreted as an expression of emotional and spiritual growth that happens over time. Through the ups and downs of life, the love between the two people becomes stronger and deeper, just like the river that flows deeper with time.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a little girl, I had a rag doll
When I was young, I had a toy that meant everything to me
Only doll I've ever owned
That toy was the only doll I ever had
Now I love you just the way I loved that rag doll
Now I love you the same way that I loved that toy
But only now my love has grown
But my love for you has grown over time
And it gets stronger, in every way
My love for you continues to grow stronger every day
And it gets deeper, let me say
My love for you grows deeper with each passing day
And it gets higher, day by day
My love for you increases, reaching greater heights every day
And do I love you, my oh, my
And do I love you? Yes, I love you more than anything
Yeah, river deep, mountain high, yeah, yeah, yeah
My love for you is as strong as a river and high as a mountain
And if I lost you, would I cry
If I lost you, it would break my heart and I would cry
Oh, how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
My love for you is endless and I cannot express it enough
When you were a young boy, did you have a puppy?
When you were a child, did you have a pet dog?
That always followed you around? Oh, yeah
A dog that was always by your side
Well, I'm gonna be as faithful as that puppy
I will be your loyal and faithful companion just like that puppy
No, I'll never let you down
I will always be there for you and never disappoint you
And they grow stronger like a river flows
Our love continues to grow stronger, just like the flow of a river
And it gets bigger, baby, and heaven knows
Our love becomes bigger with each passing day, and it's a wonderful feeling
And it gets sweeter, baby, as it grows
Our love becomes sweeter with time, and I cherish every moment
I love you, baby, like a flower loves the spring
My love for you is like the love of a flower for the springtime
And I love you, baby, just like Tina loves to sing
My love for you is like the love Tina Turner has for singing
And I love you, baby, like a school boy loves his pet
My love for you is like the love a boy has for his pet
Oh yeah, you've gotta believe me, river deep and mountain high
You have to believe me when I say my love for you is as strong as a river and high as a mountain
Do I love you, my, oh, my, yeah
Do I love you? Oh yes, I love you more than anything
And if I lost you, would I cry?
If something ever happened to you, it would break my heart and I would cry
Oh, how I love you, baby, baby, baby, baby
My love for you is pure and true, and I cannot express it enough
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Phil Spector
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sandrahertel6282
I just love her voice. Considering her recent health problems, she looks amazing healthy here. I truly hope she gets better as much as possible. Wishing Celine all the best.
@GenaroDeLuca
😊 we all wish for her to be healthy
Nice to meet you
Where are you from?
@evelynmahoney3992
tina all day long
they know who is
the queen...... tina
dance n sing..
special
@Songs-lr4wt
Sandra, you do know this is old video
@sandrahertel6282
@@Songs-lr4wt of course I do. I was just saying at this point in her life she looked very healthy. Even before her recent diagnosis I often felt she looked quite slender. In this video it looks like she had been doing some weight lifting.
@MrChrissy1r
@@sandrahertel6282 Hi, Celine lost a lot of weight through the grief of losing the love of her life her husband René Angélil. Alas I too suffered the same when I lost my love, my soulmate, I made myself very ill because I could not eat, because of pure grief. Celine was the same only to be saved by her very close friend, Pepe Muñoz who is a dancer, and no, no romance there, he's gay.
@herkko61
Her concert versions are even better than the official studio recorded ones!
@donnawanna3680
She ruined this song
@Hale-Bopp
Céline Dion is The Goddess Of Music.. A Treasure.. An Icon.. A Living Legend.👸🎼🎵💖💜💯
@gabrielamarysf5095
I can’t stop listening to this song. She’s an incredible singer and performer. She deserves to be named one of the best singers of all times . ❤️🌹❤️