Unison is the 15th studio album by Canadian singer Celine Dion and her first studio album recorded in English. The album was originally released on 2 April 1990 by Columbia Records. Its music incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of ballads and dance songs. Dion worked with a range of professional writers and producers, including Christopher Neil, David Foster, Tom Keane and Andy Goldmark.
Upon release, the album received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Dion’s voice and technique, as well as the album’s content. On the commercial level, Unison reached top ten in Norway and top twenty in Canada. Eventually, it was certified seven-times Platinum in Canada, Platinum in the United States, and Gold in the United Kingdom and France. The album has sold over three million copies worldwide.
Up to five singles were released from Unison, depending on the country. “Where Does My Heart Beat Now” became a top five hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number four. The next US single, “(If There Was) Any Other Way” peaked at number thirty-five. In 1991, Unison won Juno Award for Album of the Year and Dion won Juno Award for Female Vocalist of the Year.
Tracks
1 (If There Was) Any Other Way (Paul Bliss) 4:00
2 If Love Is Out The Question (Paul Bliss; Phil Palmer) 3:54
3 Where Does My Heart Beat Now (Robert White Johnson; Taylor Rhodes) 4:32
4 The Last To Know (Brock Walsh; Phil Galdston) 4:35
5 I’m Loving Every Moment With You (Eric Pressly; Tom Keane) 4:08
6 Love By Another Name (Clif Magness; David Foster; Glen Ballard) 4:51
7 Unison (Andy Goldmark; Bruce Roberts) 4:13
8 I Feel Too Much (Eric Pressly; Tom Keane) 4:08
9 If We Could Start Over (Stan Meissner) 4:23
10 Have A Heart (Aldo Nova; Billy Steinberg; Ralph McCarthy) 4:14
Musicians
1 (If There Was) Any Other Way
| Drums | Paul Bliss |
| Guitar | Phil Palmer |
| Keyboards | Paul Bliss |
| Background Vocals | Christopher Neil |
| Background Vocals | Paul Bliss |
| Vocals | Celine Dion |
2 If Love Is Out The Question
| Drums | Paul Bliss |
| Guitar | Paul Bliss |
| Background Vocals | Paul Bliss |
| Background Vocals | Christopher Neil |
| Vocals | Celine Dion |
3 Where Does My Heart Beat Now
| Bass | Paul Wickens |
| Drums | Andy Duncan |
| Guitar | Phil Palmer |
| Keyboards | Paul Wickens |
| Percussion | Andy Duncan |
| Background Vocals | Christopher Neil |
| Vocals | Celine Dion |
4 The Last To Know
| Bass | Steve Pigott |
| Drums | Steve Pigott |
| Keyboards | Steve Pigott |
| Background Vocals | Alan Carvell |
| Background Vocals | Christopher Neil |
| Background Vocals | Linda Taylor |
| Vocals | Celine Dion |
5 I’m Loving Every Moment With You
| Bass | Randy Jackson |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Keyboards | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Tom Keane |
| Background Vocals | Tom Keane |
| Vocals | Celine Dion |
6 Love By Another Name
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Keyboards | Clif Magness |
| Keyboards | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Randy Kerber |
| Percussion | Dave Reitzas |
| Percussion | Michael Boddicker |
| Background Vocals | Ruth Pointer |
| Vocals | Celine Dion |
7 Unison
| Bass | Fred Washington |
| Guitar | Charles Fearing |
| Guitar | Paul Pesco |
| Keyboards | Andy Goldmark |
| Keyboards | John Barnes |
| Background Vocals | Fonzi Thornton |
| Vocals | Celine Dion |
8 I Feel Too Much
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Keyboards | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Tom Keane |
| Background Vocals | David Foster |
| Background Vocals | Tom Keane |
| Vocals | Celine Dion |
9 If We Could Start Over
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Keyboards | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Randy Kerber |
| Background Vocals | Tom Keane |
10 Have A Heart
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Keyboards | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Randy Kerber |
| Keyboards | Robbie Buchanan |
Liner Notes
Producer – Christopher Neil (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4)
Producer – David Foster (Tracks 5, 6, 8, 9, 10)
Producer – Tom Keane (Tracks 5, 8)
Producer – Andy Goldmark (Track 7)
Producer (Executive) – Richard Zuckerman, Vito Luprano
Arranged By – Clif Magness, David Foster (Track 6)
Arranged By – Tom Keane (Track 8)
Artwork – Art Graham, Hugh Syme
Photography – Dimo Safari
Mixed At Larrabee Sound Studios
Mixed At Science Lab
Mixed At Lion Share Recording Studios
Recorded At Westside Studios
Recorded At Studio 55, Los Angeles
Recorded At John Barnes Studio
Recorded At Steve Mitchell’s
Recorded At Skyline Studios
Recorded At Unique Recording
Phonographic Copyright CBS Music Products Inc
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Unison is the 15th studio album by Canadian singer Celine Dion and her first studio album recorded in English. The album was originally released on 2 April 1990 by Columbia Records. Its music incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of ballads and dance songs. Dion worked with a range of professional writers and producers, including Christopher Neil, David Foster, Tom Keane and Andy Goldmark.
January 13, 2017 @ 12:21
As always with Celine’s voice, a beautiful song. Instruments laid a perfect foundation for her to soar. Nice share, Jan!