The Power of the Dream

Celine Dion

About The Power of the Dream

"The Power of the Dream" is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion, released as a single in Japan on 20 August 1996. It was written and produced by David Foster, Linda Thompson, and Babyface for the opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics. Dion performed it in front of more than 100,000 people, in addition to over three and a half billion television viewers. She gave away the money she received for the occasion, to support Canadian athletes.


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Deep within each heart
There lies a magic spark
That lights the fire of our imagination
And since the dawn of man
The strength of just "I can"
Has brought together people of all nations

There's nothing ordinary
In the living of each day
There's a special part
Every one of us will play

Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
To bring us closer to the power of the dream
As the world gives us its best
To stand apart from all the rest
It is the power of the dream that brings us here

Your mind will take you far
The rest is just pure heart
You'll find your fate is all your own creation
And every boy and girl
As they come into this world
They bring the gift of hope and inspiration

Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
To bring us closer to the power of the dream
The world in lights and hope and peace
We'll pray that you will always be
It is the power of the dream that brings us here

There's so much strength in all of us
Every woman child and man
It's the moment that you think you can't
You'll discover that you can

Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
(To bring us closer to) the power of the dream
The world in lights and hope and peace
(We'll pray that) it will always be
It is the power of the dream that brings us here

Feel the flame (forever burn)
Teaching (lessons we must learn)
(To bring us closer to) the power of the dream
(The world in lights and hope and peace)
We'll pray that it will always be
(It is) the power of the dream that brings us,

(The power of the dream)
(The faith in things unseen)
(The courage to embrace your fear)
(No matter where you are)
(To reach for your own star)
To realize the power of the dream
To realize the power of the dream

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Celine Dion

Céline Marie Claudette Dion, CC OQ, (French pronunciation: [selin djɔ̃] ( listen); born March 30, 1968), is a popular Canadian singer. Born into a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, 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 English-language album Unison, establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other English-speaking areas of the world. more »

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Written by: DAVID FOSTER, KENNY B. EDMONDS, LINDA THOMPSON

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter
"The Power of the Dream" was written by four-time Grammy Award winner David Foster, along with Linda Thompson, and Babyface. Foster and Babyface are both well-recognized names in the music industry having worked with several popular artists.
Lighting of the Olympic Cauldron
On July 19, 1996, Celine Dion performed "The Power of the Dream" at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics, as Muhammad Ali, an American professional boxer, famously lit the Olympic cauldron.
Backing Vocals
To add grandeur to the opening ceremony performance, Dion was backed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Centennial Choir - Morehouse College Glee Club, Spelman College Glee Club, and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
Massing Choir's Participation
The Centennial Olympic Choir, which featured 400 members, provided the backing vocals for the live performance of the song at the Olympics.
Limited Edition Release
"The Power of the Dream" was released as a promotional single in the U.S., thus it remains one of Dion's lesser-known songs despite its significant role in the opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Album Inclusion
The song was later included in a few of Dion's albums, like "These are Special Times" (1998) and "My Love: Ultimate Essential Collection" (2008).
Synthesizers and Programming
The music of the song was played using synths and the programming was done by Simon Franglen, who is best known for his work in the film "Avatar".
The Message
"The Power of the Dream" is an inspiring song that talks about the power of human spirit, dreams, and aspiration. This made it a fitting choice to represent the Olympic ideals of unity, perseverance, and excellence.
Music Video
The music video includes footage from the Olympics and Dion's powerful performance, which adds a new dimension to the overall experience of the song.
David Foster’s Contribution
David Foster also arranged and produced the song, adding his signature musical touch to the composition. His works are frequently characterized by rich melodic structures and powerful orchestrations, which is reflected in "The Power of the Dream".

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