"My Heart Will Go On" is the official soundtrack for James Cameron's 1997 film Titanic. Performed by Celine Dion, the track was also released on her studio album Let's Talk About Love.
General Information:
- Artist: Celine Dion
- Composer: James Horner
- Lyricist: Will Jennings
- Producers: Walter Afanasieff, James Horner, Simon Franglen
- Labels: Columbia Records / Epic Records
- Genre: Pop ballad, film score
Key Facts:
Director James Cameron initially opposed including a pop song in the film's end credits, leading the composers to develop the track in secret. Celine Dion recorded the vocal performance in a single take; this original demo was ultimately mixed and released as the final master track. The instrumental arrangement prominently features a traditional Irish tin whistle.
The single reached number one on the charts in over 20 countries. It won the 1998 Academy Award for Best Original Song and secured four Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The track is also included in the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) "Songs of the Century" list.
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