Tell Him

Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion

About Tell Him

"Tell Him" is a song by American singer Barbra Streisand and Canadian singer Celine Dion, recorded as a duet for their 1997 albums, Higher Ground and Let's Talk About Love. It was written by Linda Thompson and its producers Walter Afanasieff and David Foster, and released as the lead single from both albums on October 7, 1997. The song received positive reviews from music critics and became a top ten hit in Europe and Australia, and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards. Later, "Tell Him" was included on both singers' greatest hits albums: Streisand's The Essential (2002), Duets (2002) and The Ultimate Collection (2010), and Dion's The Collector's Series, Volume One (2000), My Love: Essential Collection (2008) and The Best of Celine Dion & David Foster (2012). 


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I'm scared 
So afraid to show I care 
Will he think me weak 
If I tremble when I speak 

Ooh, what if

There's another one he's thinking of 
Maybe he's in love 
I'd feel like a fool 
Life can be so cruel 
I don't know what to do 
I've been there 

With my heart out in my hand 
But what you must understand 
You can't let the chance 
To love him pass you by 

Tell him 
Tell him that the sun and moon 
Rise in his eyes 
Reach out to him 

And whisper 
Tender words so soft and sweet 
Hold him close to feel his heart beat 
Love will be the gift you give yourself 
Touch him (ooh) 

With the gentleness you feel inside (I feel it) 
Your love can't be denied 
The truth will set you free 

You'll have what's meant to be 
All in time you'll see 
Oh, I love him (then show him) 
Of that much I can be sure (hold him close to you) 
I don't think I could endure 
If I let him walk away 
When I have so much to say 

Tell him 
Tell him that the sun and moon 
Rise in his eyes 
Reach out to him 

And whisper 
Tender words so soft and sweet 
Hold him close to feel his heart beat 
Love will be the gift you give yourself 

Love is light that surely glows 
In the hearts of those who know 
It's a steady flame that grows 
Feed the fire with all the passion you can show 
Tonight love will assume its place 
This memory time cannot erase 
Your faith will lead love where it has to go 

Tell him 
Tell him that the sun and moon 
Rise in his eyes 
Reach out to him 

And whisper 
Whisper words so soft and sweet 
Hold him close to feel his heart beat 
Love will be the gift you give yourself, ooh 

Never let him go

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Barbra Streisand

Barbra Joan Streisand (born Barbara Joan Streisand /ˈstraɪsænd/; April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress, writer, film producer, and director. She has won two Academy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, five Emmy Awards including one Daytime Emmy, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Kennedy Center Honors award, a Peabody Award, and is one of the few entertainers who has won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award. more »

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Written by: Linda Thomson, David Foster, Walter Afanasieff

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

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13 facts about this song

Release Details
"Tell Him" was released as a single on November 3, 1997. It was recorded during the summer of the same year.
Collaboration Details
The song marked a major collaboration between two extraordinary musical icons - Barbra Streisand and Céline Dion. These two artists are known for their immense contribution to the music industry.
Songwriters
The song was written by talented songwriters Linda Thompson, David Foster, and Walter Afanasieff.
Musical Accomplishment
It was the first song in history which united Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion in a music piece.
Awards and Accolades
"Tell Him" was nominated for a Grammy Award for the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, underlining the quality of the song and the talent of its performers.
Music Video
Even though there is no official music video, live performances of the song are cherished and celebrated by fans. There is also a video clip showing both artists recording the song in the studio.
Chart Rankings
"Tell Him" had sustained commercial success. It maintained the Top 10 position in several countries. However, in the United States, the song did not chart in the Billboard Hot 100 because it was not released commercially.
Album Release
"Tell Him" was included in both artists' albums, Dion's "Let's Talk About Love" and Streisand's "Higher Ground".
Popularity among the Fans
The song is one of the most treasured and loved amongst the fans of the two legends.
Critic Reviews
The song received rave reviews from many critics. It was praised for its powerful vocals, sublime melody and heartfelt lyrics.
Impact on Careers
The collaboration not only highlighted the extraordinary talent of both artists, but also broadened their fanbase, creating a mutual admiration among the followers of the two artists.
Song Genre
The song is classified as a pop and adult contemporary ballad.
Cover versions
The song's popularity led to several cover versions performed by different artists around the world.

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