The Power of the Dream
Celine Dion
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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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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.
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Lighting of the Olympic CauldronOn 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.
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Backing VocalsTo 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.
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Massing Choir's ParticipationThe Centennial Olympic Choir, which featured 400 members, provided the backing vocals for the live performance of the song at the Olympics.
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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.
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Album InclusionThe song was later included in a few of Dion's albums, like "These are Special Times" (1998) and "My Love: Ultimate Essential Collection" (2008).
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Synthesizers and ProgrammingThe 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".
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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.
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Music VideoThe music video includes footage from the Olympics and Dion's powerful performance, which adds a new dimension to the overall experience of the song.
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David Foster’s ContributionDavid 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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