Let's Talk About Love
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| Let's Talk About Love | ||
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| Studio album by Céline Dion | ||
| Released |  November 15, 1997  November 17, 1997  November 18, 1997 |
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| Recorded | 1997 | |
| Genre | Pop | |
| Length | 74:35 | |
| Label | Columbia, Epic | |
| Producer(s) | Walter Afanasieff, David Foster, Humberto Gatica, Corey Hart, James Horner, George Martin, Billy Pace, Tony Renis, Jim Steinman, Ric Wake | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Céline Dion chronology | ||
| The Collection 1982-1988 (1997) |
Let's Talk About Love (1997) |
S'il Suffisait d'Aimer (1998) |
Let's Talk About Love is Céline Dion's fifth album in English and twenty-third counting the French ones. It was released on November 15, 1997.
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[edit] Album information
Céline Dion followed successful Falling into You with Let's Talk About Love, which she publicized as its sequel. The recording process took place in London, New York, and Los Angeles, and featured a host of special guests: Barbra Streisand on "Tell Him," The Bee Gees on "Immortality," and world-renowned tenor Luciano Pavarotti on "I Hate You Then I Love You." Other musicians included Carole King and Sir George Martin - the famous The Beatles producer on "The Reason," Bryan Adams on "Let's Talk About Love," and Jamaican singer Diana King, who added a reggae tinge to "Treat Her Like a Lady." As the name suggests, the album had the same theme as Dion's preceding albums: "love." However, emphasis was also placed on "brotherly love" with "Where Is the Love" and "Let's Talk About Love."
The most successful single from the album became the classically influenced ballad "My Heart Will Go On," which was composed by James Horner, and produced by Horner and Walter Afanasieff. Serving as the love theme for the 1997 blockbuster film Titanic, the song topped the charts in most countries across the world, and has become Dion's signature song. It won an Academy Award for Best Original Song (1998), a Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1999), and many other awards.
The track "Where Is the Love" was a last minute addition to the album. It replaced "Is Nothing Sacred," a Jim Steinman penned/produced song which was removed from the album for unknown reasons. An early Asian advertisement poster for the forthcoming album listed "Is Nothing Sacred" in the tracklist. The album was originally named The Reason.
The album includes the following covers: "Treat Her Like a Lady" (Diana King), "Love Is on the Way" (Billy Porter), "When I Need You" (Leo Sayer), "I Hate You Then I Love You" (slightly modified "Never, Never, Never" by Shirley Bassey - an adaptation of the Italian song "Grande, Grande, Grande" sang by Mina Mazzini), and "Let's Talk About Love" (English version of the French song "Puisque Tu Pars" by Jean-Jacques Goldman). "Amar Haciendo el Amor" is a Spanish adaptation of the song "You Only Love Once" recorded by Billy Mann in 1996.
Céline Dion received many awards thanks to this album and its singles, including Grammy Awards, Academy Award, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and World Music Awards.
Dion did the Let's Talk About Love Tour to support the album.
[edit] Chart success
Before it was even released, Sony Music announced they had orders for over 10 million copies worldwide, making it the most expected album of 1997. The sales skyrocketed right at the beginning, and the album quickly topped the charts all around the world, smashing sales records in Canada and other countries. After only three weeks in Canada, it was certified diamond (1,000,000 copies). Let's Talk About Love has sold in excess of 31 million copies worldwide and became one of the best selling albums ever.
It features the smash hit "My Heart Will Go On" which was #1 all over the world. Other successful singles include: "Tell Him" (#1 in the Netherlands), "Be the Man" (#24 in Japan), "The Reason" (#1 in France), "To Love You More" (#1 in Japan), "Immortality" (#2 in Germany), "Miles to Go (Before I Sleep)" (#40 in Canada - AC chart) and "Treat Her Like a Lady" (#16 in Austria).
[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Writers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Reason" | C. King, M. Hudson, G. Wells | 5:01 |
| 2. | "Immortality" (with The Bee Gees) | B. Gibb, R. Gibb, M. Gibb | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Treat Her Like a Lady" (with Diana King) | D. King, A. Marvel, B. Mann, C. Dion | 4:05 |
| 4. | "Why Oh Why" | M. Sharron, D. Sembello | 4:50 |
| 5. | "Love Is On the Way" | P. Zizzo, D. Rich, T. Shafer | 4:25 |
| 6. | "Tell Him" (with Barbra Streisand) | L. Thompson, W. Afanasieff, D. Foster | 4:51 |
| 7. | "When I Need You" | A. Hammond, C. Bayer Sager | 4:12 |
| 8. | "Miles to Go (Before I Sleep)" | C. Hart | 4:40 |
| 9. | "Us" | B. Pace | 5:47 |
| 10. | "Just a Little Bit of Love" | M. Christensen, A. Roman, A. Jacobson | 4:06 |
| 11. | "My Heart Will Go On" (love theme from Titanic) | J. Horner, W. Jennings | 4:40 |
| 12. | "Where Is the Love" | C. Hart | 4:55 |
| 13. | "I Hate You Then I Love You" (with Luciano Pavarotti) | T. Renis, M. Falla, A. Testa, F. Testa, N. Newell | 4:42 |
| 14. | "Let's Talk About Love" | B. Adams, J.J. Goldman, E. Kennedy | 5:12 |
| U.S. Bonus Track | |||
| 15. | "To Love You More" | D. Foster, J. Miles | 5:28 |
| Canadian Bonus Track | |||
| 15. | "Amar Haciendo el Amor" | B. Mann, D. Rich, M. Benito | 4:12 |
| Australian / Asian / European Bonus Tracks | |||
| 15. | "Amar Haciendo el Amor" | B. Mann, D. Rich, M. Benito | 4:12 |
| 16. | "Be the Man" | D. Foster, J. Miles | 4:39 |
| # | Title | Writers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Asian Bonus Disc | |||
| 1. | "My Heart Will Go On" (Richie Jones mix) | J. Horner, W. Jennings | 4:16 |
| 2. | "To Love You More" (Tony Moran mix) | D. Foster, J. Miles | 5:54 |
| 3. | "Be the Man" (karaoke version) | D. Foster, J. Miles | 4:39 |
| 4. | "Unison" (remix) | A. Goldmark, B. Roberts | 4:04 |
| 5. | "Love Can Move Mountains" (live) | D. Warren | 5:25 |
[edit] Chart performance
| Country | Peak Position |
Number of Weeks |
Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 (5w) | 71 | 6x Platinum | 420,000 |
| Austria | 1 (3w) | 45 | 2x Platinum | 100,000 |
| Belgium Wallonie | 1 (7w) | 53 | 4x Platinum | 200,000 |
| Belgium Flandres | 1 (2w) | 56 | - | - |
| Canada | 1 (2w) | 73 | Diamond | 1,482,452 |
| Denmark | 1 (5w) | 46 | n/a | n/a |
| Europe | 1 (10w) | n/a | 9x Platinum | 10,000,000 |
| Finland | 1 (1w) | 40 | Platinum | 97,121 |
| France | 1 (7w) | 55 | Diamond | 1,174,800 |
| Germany | 1 (5w) | 70 | 3x Platinum | 1,500,000 |
| Greece | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Italy | 1 (7w) | 46 | 10x Platinum | 1,000,000 |
| Ireland | 1 (2w) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Netherlands | 1 | 83 | 5x Platinum | 500,000 |
| New Zealand | 1 (8w) | 50 | 9x Platinum | 135,000 |
| Norway | 1 (9w) | 47 | 4x Platinum | 200,000 |
| Sweden | 1 (1w) | 60 | 3x Platinum | 240,000 |
| Switzerland | 1 (9w) | 63 | 6x Platinum | 300,000 |
| United Kingdom | 1 (5w) | 101 | 6x Platinum | 1,984,152 |
| United States (Billboard 200) | 1 (1w) | 84 | Diamond | 10,536,000 |
| World (United World Chart) | 1 | n/a | - | 31,000,000 |
| Hungary | 3 | 50 | n/a | n/a |
| Portugal | 3 | n/a | 2x Platinum | 80,000 |
| Spain | 3 | 43 | 4x Platinum | 400,000 |
| Japan | 5 | 70 | Million | 1,030,810 |
| Belgium Flanders (Mid-Price) | 20 | 5 | - | - |
| Belgium Wallonie (Mid-Price) | 31 | 1 | - | - |
| United States (Top Pop Catalog Albums) | 31 | 88 | - | - |
| Argentina | n/a | n/a | 2x Platinum | 120,000 |
| Brazil | n/a | n/a | - | 1,000,000 |
| Hong Kong | n/a | n/a | Platinum | 20,000 |
| Korea | n/a | n/a | n/a | 570,000 |
| Mexico | n/a | n/a | 2x Platinum | 300,000 |
| Poland | n/a | n/a | 2x Platinum | 450,000 |
Let's Talk About Love is undercertified in five countries:
- Brazil - should be certified Diamond (1,000,000)
- Europe - should be certified 10x Platinum (10,000,000)
- Finland - should be certified 2x Platinum (80,000)
- Korea - should be certified 19x Platinum (570,000)
- Poland - should be certified 4x Platinum (400,000)
[edit] Awards
| Year | Award Show | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Academy Awards | To James Horner and Will Jennings for Best Song – "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1998 | American Music Awards | Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist |
| 1998 | Golden Globe Awards | To James Horner and Will Jennings for Best Original Song – "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1998 | Billboard Music Awards | Female Album of the Year – Let's Talk About Love |
| 1998 | Billboard Music Awards | Soundtrack Single of the Year – "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1998 | Billboard Music Awards | Album Artist of the Year |
| 1998 | Billboard Music Awards | Adult Contemporary Artist of the Year |
| 1998 | Billboard Music Awards | Album of the Year – Titanic |
| 1998 | Billboard Music Awards | Soundtrack Album of the Year – Titanic |
| 1998 | VH1 Viewers Vote Awards | Best Female Artist |
| 1998 | VH1 Viewers Vote Awards | Diva of the Year |
| 1998 | VH1 Viewers Vote Awards | Artist of the Year |
| 1998 | Performance Magazine Readers Poll Awards | Best Pop Act |
| 1998 | Japan Record Awards | Special Achievement, International Artist – "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1998 | Japan Grand Prix | Gold Disc Award for Best International Pop Album of the Year – Let’s Talk About Love |
| 1998 | Japan Grand Prix | Gold Disc Award for Artist of the Year – International Music |
| 1998 | Pop Corn Music Awards | Best Female Singer of the Year |
| 1998 | Hungarian Record Industry Awards | International Album of the Year – Let’s Talk About Love |
| 1998 | The Order of Canada | Appointed Officer of the Order of Canada for Outstanding Contribution to the World of contemporary music |
| 1998 | National Order of Quebec | Appointed Officer of the National Order of Quebec |
| 1998 | MuchMusic People’s Choice Awards | Video Award for Favourite Canadian Artist |
| 1998 | AMIGO Awards | Best International Female Artist |
| 1998 | World Music Awards | World’s Best Selling Canadian Recording Artist of the Year |
| 1999 | Grammy Awards | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance – "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1999 | Grammy Awards | Record of the Year – "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1999 | Grammy Awards | To James Horner and Will Jennings for Song of the Year – "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1999 | Grammy Awards | To James Horner and Will Jennings for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media – "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1999 | Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Favourite Song from a Movie – "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1999 | American Music Awards | Favourite Female Pop/Rock Artist |
| 1999 | American Music Awards | Favourite Adult Contemporary Artist |
| 1999 | American Music Awards | Favorite Soundtrack – Titanic |
| 1999 | People's Choice Awards | Favourite Female Music Performer |
| 1999 | Performance Magazine Awards | To René Angélil for Personal Manager of the Year |
| 1999 | Juno Awards | Female Vocalist of the Year |
| 1999 | Juno Awards | Best Album – Let’s Talk About Love |
| 1999 | Juno Awards | Best Selling Album (Foreign or Domestic) – Let’s Talk About Love |
| 1999 | Juno Awards | International Achievement Award |
| 1999 | Félix Awards | Félix de l’artiste Québécois S’étant Le Plus Illustré Dans Une Autre Langue Que Le Français |
| 1999 | Félix Awards | Most Successful Quebecois Artist in a Language Other Than French |
| 1999 | Walk of Fame | Inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame |
| 1999 | Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame |
| 1999 | Echo Awards | Most Successful International Female Artist |
| 1999 | BAMBI Awards | For Sales of Over 10 Million CDs in Germany, Austria And Switzerland |
| 1999 | Gold Disc Awards | Artist of the Year (International Music Category) |
| 1999 | Gold Disc Awards | Song of the Year (International Music Category) – "My Heart Will Go On" |
| 1999 | South African Music Awards | Best Selling International Album – Let’s Talk About Love |
| 1999 | World Music Awards | World’s Best Selling Female Pop Artist |
| 2002 | Billboard Latin Awards | Special Award for "My Heart Will Go On" As The First English-language Song to Top Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks Chart |
| 2003 | IFPI Awards | To Commemorate the Sale 10 Millions Copies of Let's Talk About Love in Europe |
Céline Dion was also nominated for two more Grammy Awards:
- Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals – "Tell Him" (1998)
- Best Pop Vocal Album – Let's Talk About Love (1999)
Céline Dion was also nominated for two more American Music Awards:
- Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist (1998)
- Favorite Pop/Rock Album - Let's Talk About Love (1999)
[edit] See also
- List of best-selling albums worldwide
- List of best-selling albums in the United States
- List of BMG Music Club's top selling albums in the United States
- List of best-selling albums (UK)
- List of best-selling CDs (Brazil)
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