The Gift (Celine Dion song)
| "The Gift" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Celine Dion | |
| from the album Love Again: Soundtrack from the Motion Picture | |
| Language | French |
| Released | 12 May 2023 |
| Studio |
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| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 3:24 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriters | |
| Producer | The Elev3n |
| Audio video | |
| "The Gift" on YouTube | |
"The Gift" is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion from the soundtrack album Love Again (2023). It was written by members of The Elev3n with Tina Parol and Jason Wade, and produced by the group. The song received positive critical reception and reached number two on both the sales and radio charts in Quebec.
Background and release
After releasing Courage in 2019 and beginning the Courage World Tour, Dion joined the cast of the American romantic comedy‑drama film Love Again, directed by James C. Strouse.[1] Filming began in October 2020 and concluded in early 2021.[2]
Dion recorded five new songs for the film, including "Love Again", released on 13 April 2023. It was her first new material in four years and followed her December 2022 announcement that she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.[3] A second track, "I'll Be", was released on 5 May 2023.[4]
"The Gift" was issued as part of the Love Again soundtrack on 12 May 2023.[5] It appears in the film's opening sequence.[6] The song was written by The Elev3n, together with Tina Parol and Jason Wade, and produced by the group.[5]
In 2019, the same team wrote and produced "Soul", recorded by Dion for Courage and included on the Japanese edition of the album.[7] "Soul" was released worldwide on digital and streaming platforms on 10 January 2020.[8]
Critical reception
Entertainment Focus described "The Gift" as an unexpectedly upbeat moment, comparable to the direction Dion explored on Courage.[9]
Commercial performance
Following the soundtrack's release, "The Gift" debuted and peaked at number two on the Quebec Digital Sales chart.[10] As it gained radio airplay in Quebec, the song entered the Radio chart at number eight in early June 2023[11] and later rose to number two in the first week of July 2023.[12]
Credits and personnel
- Recording[5]
- Recorded at Studio at the Palms (Las Vegas) and Vibeland Studios (New York); produced at Creative House (Los Angeles)
- Mixed at MixStar Studios (Virginia Beach)
- Personnel[5]
- James G. Morales – composer, lyricist, programming
- Matt Morales – composer, lyricist, programming, engineering, vocal production
- Dave Rodriguez – composer, lyricist
- Tina Parol – composer, lyricist, background vocals
- Jason Wade – composer, lyricist
- The Elev3n – producer
- Jacob Evergreen – guitar
- Bryce Bordone – assistant mix engineer
- Francois Lalonde – engineer for lead vocals
- Rob Katz – assistant engineer for lead vocals
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Quebec Digital Song Sales (ADISQ)[10] | 2 |
| Quebec Radio Songs (ADISQ)[12] | 2 |
References
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (27 October 2020). "Sam Heughan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Music Icon Celine Dion To Star In Romantic Drama For Screen Gems". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (19 November 2020). "'Text For You': Russell Tovey, Omid Djalili, Arinze Kene & Celia Imrie Among Cast To Join Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan & Celine Dion". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Fekadu, Mesfin (22 May 2023). "Celine Dion Releases New Song "Love Again" Months After Announcing Rare Neurological Diagnosis". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Céline Dion - I'll Be (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Love Again (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Hough, Q.V. (4 September 2023). "Soundtracks of Cinema: 'Love Again'". vaguevisages.com. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "2019/11/27発売予定 セリーヌ・ディオン「カレッジ」 国内盤CD購入者対象特典のご案内" (in Japanese). Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Céline Dion - Soul (Official Audio - Japanese Bonus Track)". YouTube. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (12 May 2023). "'Love Again (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)' review". Entertainment Focus. Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b "PalmarèsADISQ - Top Sales French and English Songs". ADISQ. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Quebec Radio Songs". ADISQ. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b "PalmarèsADISQ - On Air". ADISQ. Archived from the original on 1 July 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2024.