Immortality
Bee Gees, Celine Dion
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So this is who I am And this is all I know And I must choose to live For all that I can give The spark that makes the power grow But I will stand for one dream if I can Symbol of my faith in who I am But you are my only And I must follow on the road that lies ahead I won't let my heart control my head But you are my only And we don't say goodbye We don't say goodbye And I know what I've got to be Immortality I make my journey through eternity I keep the memory of you and me Inside Fulfill your destiny It's there within the child My storm will never end My fate is on the wind The king of hearts The joker's wild We don't say goodbye We don't say goodbye I'll make them all remember me 'Cause I have found the dream that must come true Every ounce of me must see it through But you are my only I'm sorry I don't have the role for love to play Hand over my heart I'll find my way I will make them give to me Immortality There is a vision and a fire in me I keep the memory of you and me Inside And we don't say goodbye We don't say goodbye In all my love for you And what else we may do We don't say goodbye
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Written by: Robin Hugh Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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21 facts about this song
Song Collaboration"Immortality" is a song by the Bee Gees, performed by Canadian singer Celine Dion. It’s a merging of two iconic music worlds.
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Date of ReleaseThe song was released in June 1998 as a single from Dion's album, "Let's Talk About Love". It has since been a highly recognized part of Dion’s discography.
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Billboard RankingOn its release, the song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart in America, proving its instant popularity with listeners.
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UK Chart Performance"Immortality" also performed well in the UK, reaching number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Worldwide RecognitionThe song achieved commercial success worldwide and reached top 10 in many countries, including number 4 in Hungary and number 9 in Belgium.
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Bee Gees Writing CreditsThe Bee Gees wrote and also provided backup vocals for the song. This collaboration between the prolific songwriters and Dion further marked the song's significance.
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Live PerformancesCeline Dion often performed "Immortality" live, often as a tribute to the late Bee Gees brother Maurice Gibb after his death in 2003.
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Song ThemesThe song's lyrics delve into themes of love's power even after death, and the inevitability of aging. These themes resonate with many listeners and have kept the song enduringly popular.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Immortality" features a virtual duet between Celine Dion and the Bee Gees, further establishing the collaboration between the two.
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Certified GoldIn August 1998, less than two months after the song's release, it was certified gold by the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) for selling over 400,000 copies.
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ReceptionCritics positively received the song. Billboard called "Immortality" a "graceful ballad" and praised Dion's vocal performance.
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Artists Collaboration"Immortality" was written by the Bee Gees and they featured in the version of the song recorded by Celine Dion on her album 'Let's Talk About Love'. The Bee Gees did backing vocals for the song.
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Chart Topping"Immortality" was a success globally, it reached No. 5 in the UK and No.1 in France.
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Song OriginThe Bee Gees originally wrote "Immortality" for their own album 'Still Waters', but they gave it to Celine Dion when she asked them to write a song for her.
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Live PerformanceCeline Dion performed "Immortality" with the Bee Gees at the "One Night Only" concert held in Las Vegas in 1997.
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Special VersionThere are two versions of the song. The first one is the album version where the Bee Gees lend their voice to the song too. The second version is the single version where Celine sings the song solo.
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Music VideoIn the "Immortality" music video, both Dion and the Bee Gees appear, which is also the last video that shows the Bee Gees together singing.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 41st Grammy Awards.
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Musical Style"Immortality" is noted for its blend of pop and adult contemporary styles, which highlight both Celine Dion's power vocals and the Bee Gees' harmonies.
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Critical Reception"Immortality" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, some praised Dion's passionate delivery and her chemistry with the Bee Gees, while others criticized it as being overly melodramatic.
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Album Success"Immortality" undoubtedly contributed to the success of Celine Dion's 'Let's Talk About Love' album, which sold over 31 million copies worldwide.
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