Billboard review of MY LOVE

[nystrele]

Greetings Celine cats!!! Following is my review of Celine's "My Love," which appears in the Billboard dated October 11, 2008.

Cheerio!

=Chuck=

 

CELINE DION

My Love (4:09)

Producer: Linda Perry

Writer: L. Perry

Publishers: Stuck in the Throat/Famous, ASCAP

Columbia

“Taking Chances” possesses dubious rights as Celine Dion’s least-successful album from the past 15 years—ever, in fact. Not surprising, given that nearly all of her original Sony proponents have exited the company, leaving few to embrace her command of an everlasting base—i.e., that of labelmate Barbra Streisand—if only properly promoted. Previous single “Alone” was a disaster, failing to even chart at AC. But now, as Dion’s two-year worldwide tour reaches North America, “My Love,” written and produced by Linda Perry, has struck programmers’ fancy—and it is truly an inspired choice from “Chances.” Highly emotive and yet graciously understated, “My Love” oozes ache and uncertainty, as Dion pleads, “My love, can you give me strength, somehow I forgot how to ease my pain/I stand tall to get by, no matter how hard I try to hide.” This splendid composition and Dion’s atypical delivery offer potential to save a career in commercial turmoil. If Sony has any intention of protecting its investment, “My Love” needs a meaningful embrace.—CT

[Bellamy]

Good review as always. But why there's no mention of the new Essential album? Isn't the single for that album?

[LuisMa]

Thanks a lot Chuck!!!

[kathy4]

thanks for the review i loved reading it.

[Javito]

Thanks for posting. Chuck reviews are always interesting to read

 

Look carefully what he says, "...to save a career in commercial turmoil" . Am I wrong if I affirm that a relevant person who knows Céline and cares about her career is admitting for the very first time that Céline's career has lost its way (beyond fans in this forum I mean )??

 

I hope René, who's said to read the papers and the critics, pays attention to this one

Edited October 3, 2008 at 05:55 PM by Gonzalillo

[CelineTheBest5]

Ok

[stevo]

Thanks Chuck- honest and realistic review

[ashleylovesceline]

Great review, Chuck - honest and supportive!

[Ronny83]

Awesome review!!! Though I found weird there's no mention to the Essential Collection, as "My Love" is officially the first single off of this album, and not the third one from "Taking Chances". I guess Sony didn't send out any notes attached to the promo.

[CelionDion]

You are good at this

[idroveallnight]

Thank you for the review, Chuck! You rock as always!

 

Awesome review!!! Though I found weird there's no mention to the Essential Collection, as "My Love" is officially the first single off of this album, and not the third one from "Taking Chances". I guess Sony didn't send out any notes attached to the promo.

 

If that's the case then this must mean that there will be no more singles released from Taking Chances then?

[Xpresso]

Thanks Chuck, pretty good review, but I'm not sure I like to read that "Alone was a disaster" even if it was. Or "to save a career in commercial turmoil". Is this going to make it better or worse for Celine's radio success? Hopefully it will kick the programmers in the right place...

 

I would also like to read one day in a review on Madonna or Mariah that their commercial career is in turmoil.... because their last album was even less successful than Celine's, even if they had a hit single.

Edited October 3, 2008 at 09:27 PM by Xpresso

[xo1hrt4celineox]

Thanks Chuck, pretty good review, but I'm not sure I like to read that "Alone was a disaster" even if it was. Or "to save a career in commercial turmoil". Is this going to make it better or worse for Celine's radio success? Hopefully it will kick the programmers in the right place...

 

I would also like to read one day in a review on Madonna or Mariah that their commercial career is in turmoil.... because their last album was even less successful than Celine's, even if they had a hit single.

 

i agree with you on both accounts!

 

 

thanks for sharing with us again chuck!!!

Edited October 3, 2008 at 09:51 PM by xo1hrt4celineox

[Costa Santos]

Thanks Chuck, pretty good review, but I'm not sure I like to read that "Alone was a disaster" even if it was. Or "to save a career in commercial turmoil". Is this going to make it better or worse for Celine's radio success? Hopefully it will kick the programmers in the right place...

 

I would also like to read one day in a review on Madonna or Mariah that their commercial career is in turmoil.... because their last album was even less successful than Celine's, even if they had a hit single.

[CelinesDIVO5]

Great review..and i like that TAKING CHANCES is mentioned and not the Essential Collection...points more towards Taking Chances album which I'd rather have selling more..

[destin139]

Thanks Chuck - great review as always!

[Black Kitten]

it's a fair review. thanks chuck.

 

am i just still in denial that i can never accept that TC is her least successful album? music market has changed a lot since the 90's when some huge artist can easily get Diamond awards everywhere in the world. she sold (or shipped, whatever u wanna call it) around 3.3-3.5M, and released to mostly positive reviews by some music critics. sales wise, it is nowhere near her mammoth Falling into You or even D'eux, but looking at some high profile artists, such as Madonna (in the US at least) Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson's albums sales, their sales are much worst than that of TC, but i think they're never tagged as "flops" (except Discipline which sold less than 600k worldwide since its release last February). considering the fact that their album is carrying a hit single. i'm sorry, i know i'm still in denial. but if you're talking about the poor reception of the singles from the album, then i'll definitely agree with you. Alone was a disaster, but the song is one of the stand-outs of the album.

Edited October 4, 2008 at 01:50 AM by dhena

[SuperLove4Celine]

I have to say this is probably my favorite review that I've read of yours, Chuck, thus far. You were able to convey your feelings about the song, yet let Sony know they're screwing up big time in their Marketing and Promotions departments. Thank you for being honest and not sugar-coating anything.

 

As for why there was no mention of the new Essentials album I can only take a guess - and Chuck tell me if I'm wrong about this. (I don't want to put words in your mouth/through your hands. However one would word that.) Maybe Chuck feels more strongly about the Taking Chances album and didn't like the decision to go with a new "best of" album quite yet when there was so much good material still left to be shared with the public from Taking Chances. By not mentioning the "new" album this will help boost sales for Taking Chances instead of the new album and show Sony even further how inept they are at what they're doing.

 

- Joe

[fred]

Nice review. Good to find the critical hints to her management. However I still can't agree with praising this tune, it's B-side material, always has been... And the fact that it has been so well recieved during the tour could actually have something to do with

1 It actually is a song from her newest album,

2 it is full lenght and even more,

3 it is a true soulful heartfelt performance (a rarity in itself on this quantity focused quality forgetting tour)

 

But like I said your citicism is well founded, but I have a feeling it wont be heard by those who should hear it.

 

/fred

[GoldenLeaf]

it's a fair review. thanks chuck.

 

am i just still in denial that i can never accept that TC is her least successful album? music market has changed a lot since the 90's when some huge artist can easily get Diamond awards everywhere in the world. she sold (or shipped, whatever u wanna call it) around 3.3-3.5M, and released to mostly positive reviews by some music critics. sales wise, it is nowhere near her mammoth Falling into You or even D'eux, but looking at some high profile artists, such as Madonna (in the US at least) Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson's albums sales, their sales are much worst than that of TC, but i think they're never tagged as "flops" (except Discipline which sold less than 600k worldwide since its release last February). considering the fact that their album is carrying a hit single. i'm sorry, i know i'm still in denial. but if you're talking about the poor reception of the singles from the album, then i'll definitely agree with you. Alone was a disaster, but the song is one of the stand-outs of the album.

I totally agree! I couldn't say it any better.

[celinerific]

Great! Maybe now Sony will wake up from its hundred-year slumber... MAYBE

[celinesounds]

Who cares about the essential TC is so much better

[celínico_sin_remedio]

But like I said your citicism is well founded, but I have a feeling it wont be heard by those who should hear it.

 

/fred

 

 

They will read it Fred, but 'Reney' and Sony won't pay attention to what's not of their interests...

 

Thanks again Chuck!

It's a very fair and objective review indeed. Great!

[CelineHayatiAna]

thanks chuck

[karatedude317]

GREAT REVIEW but the truth hurts, as it was painful to read about Alone, and TC being her least successful album ever, especially since it's one of my favorites. Kudos for NOT mentioning the EC album, sorry, but i don't think it's even worth mentioning. Why line Sony's pockets with more money for coming up with something ridiculous, when i'd rather line their pockets with money for doing something right, like promoting TC properly. Sony doesn't deserve to make another dime off someone they could care less about. Sorry

[reynolds]

ture ture very ture....

[Davey84]

Great review..and i like that TAKING CHANCES is mentioned and not the Essential Collection...points more towards Taking Chances album which I'd rather have selling more..

 

yeah very great and honest review! Now I hope René reads it, and really things about it! And I also like the fact that TC is mentioned, cos IMO that's the album people have to buy, not the Essential one!

 

it's a fair review. thanks chuck.

 

am i just still in denial that i can never accept that TC is her least successful album? music market has changed a lot since the 90's when some huge artist can easily get Diamond awards everywhere in the world. she sold (or shipped, whatever u wanna call it) around 3.3-3.5M, and released to mostly positive reviews by some music critics. sales wise, it is nowhere near her mammoth Falling into You or even D'eux, but looking at some high profile artists, such as Madonna (in the US at least) Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson's albums sales, their sales are much worst than that of TC, but i think they're never tagged as "flops" (except Discipline which sold less than 600k worldwide since its release last February). considering the fact that their album is carrying a hit single. i'm sorry, i know i'm still in denial. but if you're talking about the poor reception of the singles from the album, then i'll definitely agree with you. Alone was a disaster, but the song is one of the stand-outs of the album.

 

well it is a least succesful one looking at previous Céline sales... 15 million of FIY and 15 million of LTAL... where did all those people go? I can't tell me they all downloaded it! Most people don't even know she has a new album out. And talking about singles, I do agree Alone is an amazing song and it stands out, but with zero promotion and a very cheap and crappy video, it was doomed from the start! EOM the same! if it was released right after the promo in the UK it could have done something, but again Sony was too late.

 

Taking Chances is an amazing album, filled with terrific and moving songs like This Time, Surprise, Surprise and fun songs like Shadow of Love and Fade Away, but as always pour single choices and bad moves killed the album! I hope My Love will do good, it is an amazing song, it's kinda the old Céline, but also new in a way. Plus it's her most autobiography song since ever! I hope the radio stations will pick up on it!

[beautyroses]

thank god it is a good review,I hope my love single can do good.

[beautyroses]

it is possible with good video,and kindness of TV and radio channels to play it.

[Love,]

Thank you, Chuck!

 

well it is a least succesful one looking at previous Céline sales... 15 million of FIY and 15 million of LTAL... where did all those people go?

Exactly!

 

And I don't remember hearing of any epidemic that wiped out 11 million people!