New French Single: Dansons - 17 April, 2026

[Dionian]

On 4/17/2026 at 2:24 PM, Nmj said:

I want this stupid team to show us the studio session of this recording at a bare minimum. But I’m not holding my breath. 

What is the obsession with studio session? She literally had a seizure/crisis after the recording of Love Again. We should be glad that we are getting new music! I'm sure the lyric video will be nice

[LukeD]

On 4/17/2026 at 8:34 AM, drove all night said:

Did you make this?

No! Even if I wanted, I would not know how 🤭

[Davey84]

Ok so having heard Dansons a few times... I like the song. I can't say I love it yet. I think this is a song that would grow on you. It's not like EUS that got you hooked after the first time you heard it. The melody is something I need to get used to, because it doesn't flow as naturally. The song itself reminds me of something Patricia Kaas would record, and a crossing between Papillon and Sur le meme bateau. I don't think it will be the strongest song on the album and honestly.... on D'Eux, SISDA or 1F4T it would have been just an album track. But I understand that they want to capitalize on the Céline/JJ connection in France. So it makes sense this is her comeback single. And Dansons does offer a new sound to her French repertoire.

That being said, I really love the tone of her voice. There’s a warmth and richness to it, that was lost after 2013. So I do think that the break of performing has helped getting that tone back. Céline sounds strong and powerful and it’s a world of difference from the Love Again recordings! I do hope that Céline feels strong and in control of her voice again. And I love the nod to Les Derniers Seront Les Premiers at the end! I wonder why they choose to add that!

[scarletpimpernel]

I can't work out why I have had it on repeat again for ages and its still not driving me nuts as any song normally would after repeating a few too many times, a bit of JJG magic going on I think, and possibly making it a timeless classic 

The only effect it's having is a positive one of listening to a delicious meditation and twirling and twirling until there's a happy calm as if you're literally become what the lyrics are saying dancing above the abyss of a crazy world and making your own dizziness. Which to me makes the song positive, not sad. However crazy the world gets we can step into a calm slow dance bubble, with her 😄  

I also think as a comeback song,  there's probably the choices we think she should have come back with, or mainstream popular  options etc but it's as if she's saying no, this is how I'm coming. Which as mentioned before is  classic Céline and JJG

The bigger they've become we might think we need more and bigger from them but they are just themselves and are going to do their thing, which has been part of their magic all along and one of the reasons they've become big in the first place

[Del]

Got the chance to listen to the full song this morning. Beautiful and poetic like JJG does best.

[comingback]

Yes, it's beautiful with a great message. With all was going on in the world right now. The world feels so heavy right now.

Yes, we will dance Celine!

 

And for the fans who don't like it, I'm sure the next single will be an uptempo summer hit.

 

Edited April 17, 2026 at 10:12 AM by comingback

[Alex_Incognito]

This morning I remind myself that there were a few years we all thought that this might never happen again. It's touching.

[ryba]

Maybe this song is supposed to be a „fire starter“. There is no music video and Celine didn’t even give us a video message. Just a dry short post by her team that says “song available now”. Is that how you launch a brand new song after such a very long time? Really?? They should be ashamed…

Edited April 17, 2026 at 10:42 AM by ryba

[marc-02]

On 4/17/2026 at 2:43 AM, Surprise Surprise said:

It seems to me that some people want a new “All by Myself,” and because of her age and vocal condition, that’s unlikely to happen.

Fans should accept the fact that she no longer has to do those big notes from the 90s. I always feel bad for her when I see her in her more recent concerts, straining trying to copy note for note the studio version of her older songs. It makes me want to go up to her and tell her: "It's okay Celine. You don't have to do it that way. You can tune it down a little and we won't mind."

 

At her age, I really prefer her lower and warmer notes. She also has to learn to live with the fact that those are the notes she'll have to embrace from now on. And it's TOTALLY FINE! 

[Els]

On 4/17/2026 at 12:46 PM, marc-02 said:

Fans should accept the fact that she no longer has to do those big notes from the 90s. I always feel bad for her when I see her in her more recent concerts, straining trying to copy note for note the studio version of her older songs. It makes me want to go up to her and tell her: "It's okay Celine. You don't have to do it that way. You can tune it down a little and we won't mind."

 

At her age, I really prefer her lower and warmer notes. She also has to learn to live with the fact that those are the notes she'll have to embrace from now on. And it's TOTALLY FINE! 

I feel the same. I keep thinking about the moments in the documentary and the media junkets around that time when she talked about being afraid of what the fans would think if she came back and sounded different or sang in a different style, if it were quieter, more subdued... She's so worried about disappointing us, and that absolutely breaks my heart. And it hurts to see the massive pressure of crazy expectations for this single and for her return. I just want her back with us and for her to get to feel the love again.

[Zoespack]

On 4/17/2026 at 11:28 AM, Davey84 said:

I understand that they want to capitalize on the Céline/JJ connection in France

Or maybe Céline wants to offer us something meaningful to her because at this stage of her life and carreer what more does she have to achieve / prove than « simply » recording and performing with the same level of love for music and singing ? That’s more than enough for me. Her whole life has been a race rewarded by mountains of trophies. Maybe she’ll find a middle ground between Goldman's retirement and the endless race, which would be typical of Céline’s grounded wisdom. One of the reasons I’m so fond of her personality.

[Celine Fan 77]

The song is definitely growing on me. Too bad it seems there won’t be a proper music video like Parler à mon père, etc. But still, at this point the best we can do is be thankful for everything that 2026 is bringing!

[rodrigofreitas]

on Youtube
For now, they haven't added the official audio to VEVO, and neither has the lyric video. Only the auto-generated audio.

[LukeD]

On 4/17/2026 at 11:41 AM, ryba said:

Maybe this song is supposed to be a „fire starter“. There is no music video and Celine didn’t even give us a video message. Just a dry short post by her team that says “song available now”. Is that how you launch a brand new song after such a very long time? Really?? They should be ashamed…

Celine is everywhere in French media. The lyrics video will be released shortly. The official audio is above 200k already. I am sure there will be a strong Spotify debut and more promo to come. 

Sorry to say, but some of you use harsh language, it is as if you cannot regulate emotions, I swear. You sign in to the forum and complain as if someone wronged you, personally. If you chil, you will enjoy the journey. 

[lyn]

Finally had my listen.

What a beautiful Experience this song is. From the simple opening scale, to casual shifts into minor, to her tipping into head voice just on the edge of chest, to the whimsical last refrain... I really like how a lot of you summarize it as listening to her whole career at once. 

Now, all my complaints for spotify/youtube... do you not understand who i am?? 😅 My current listening on Spotify is 10 different Celine albums, yet when I wake up today the new music recommended to me is some random band i don't recognize... I can't even find the song on her own page and have to specifically search for it. Same on YT... I'm starting to doubt if I'm a big enough fan lol. 

[Alex_Incognito]

I turned on Tele-matin this morning and the first thing they mentioned is that they're going to play a clip of the single.  This is an event.

[Peppercorn1991]

I’ve just been through all the comments on YouTube for the song. Whilst there are some that don’t like it or say they don’t recognise her voice (which is ridicules), most of the comments are positive.  

I think this song requires a number of listens to truly appreciate it, so if radios play a lot over this next period, it has the chance to be loved.  

I really like it, the buildup is stunning and her voice is gorgeous. 

Kev x
 

[comingback]

On 4/17/2026 at 12:41 PM, ryba said:

Maybe this song is supposed to be a „fire starter“. There is no music video and Celine didn’t even give us a video message. Just a dry short post by her team that says “song available now”. Is that how you launch a brand new song after such a very long time? Really?? They should be ashamed…

Relax Ryba

[artistman2007]

The thing is that she’s already sang all kinds of music .she a has a cocktail of albums that we can listen to anytime we want .but I think  now it’s like bonuses so it’s just fun to enjoy without making  her feel that she’s still doing it all over again with stress. She said it before she doesn’t need to prove anything and that she’s just making it because she still love it so I’m feeling the same way cause nothing she hasn’t done .so why not to try new tones of music even if it’s a little different ,it’s fine just saying ❤️❤️

Edited April 17, 2026 at 11:25 AM by artistman2007

[comingback]

On 4/17/2026 at 1:21 PM, Peppercorn1991 said:

I’ve just been through all the comments on YouTube for the song. Whilst there are some that don’t like it or say they don’t recognise her voice (which is ridicules), most of the comments are positive.  

I think this song requires a number of listens to truly appreciate it, so if radios play a lot over this next period, it has the chance to be loved.  

I really like it, the buildup is stunning and her voice is gorgeous. 

Kev x
 

Yes, but it should be on the front page on her YT channel and not hidden under releases. They have still her Christmas music on the front page.🤷

Edited April 17, 2026 at 11:26 AM by comingback

[meandmrjones]

Since midnight, just under 240k views is actually quite good.

[drove all night]

Official media release of Sony Music and the two official hi-res pictures.

But I have to say I'm a very disappointed about the bad quality of the official "hi-res" pictures Sony chose of this distinguished photographer Robin Galiegue. 

[lyn]

On 4/16/2026 at 6:46 PM, Zoespack said:

🤪 Can’t work, can’t sleep, can’t cook…

Listening to Dansons over and over again, checking activity on the forum and frantically clicking the blue heart on Google

Call 911

 

omg i didn't realize you could click it more than once!!! Celine paraaaddeee

[lyn]

On 4/17/2026 at 5:28 AM, Davey84 said:

And I love the nod to Les Derniers Seront Les Premiers at the end! I wonder why they choose to add that!

if that Les Derniers Seront Les Premiers refrain comes right after the "le monde ne tourner pas rond", I can only assume JJG is making a blatant sociopolitical statement... 

[zuv]

The ad libs from Les Derniers Seront Les Premiers 😭😭😭

 

i really hope the album is FULL of adlibs

[lyn]

I know this is ridiculous but trying to learn this song is reminding me just how talented and skilled she is 🤣 I've had my share of breaking my lungs trying to get to the ABM note... but god, this "easy" song is Hard lol. To go from that bass straight up into head voice?? My vocal chords are heavily protesting lol. 

[rodrigofreitas]

On 4/17/2026 at 8:29 AM, drove all night said:

Official media release of Sony Music and the two official hi-res pictures.

But I have to say I'm a very disappointed about the bad quality of the official "hi-res" pictures Sony chose of this distinguished photographer Robin Galiegue. 

I love this last one picture 

[jolo87]

On 4/17/2026 at 8:06 PM, Celine Fan 77 said:

The song is definitely growing on me. Too bad it seems there won’t be a proper music video like Parler à mon père, etc. But still, at this point the best we can do is be thankful for everything that 2026 is bringing!

I think we have to remember that she hasn't released a music video for a very long time. Celine suddenly coming back full throttle might be too much. It makes sense from a commercial standpoint to start slow and reintroduce her. Obviously, we know as fans that if she did go balls to the wall with this first single it would be a smash, but there is a lot risk involved with what she's doing, not only in how the public will respond (remember, the general perception is that she is so sick she cannot sing or perform) but also re: her own capacity for promotion. She could release a contemporary uptempo pop song with a cool video that blows up everywhere, but then that puts some pressure on her to get out there and promote. Way smarter to start small with a beautiful and meaningful song. Her team has been very risk averse, which I actually appreciate this time. There's no need to milk this moment for every Euro it's worth when the goal is not for Celine to have another big song but rather to find a way forward in her career. 

[Davey84]

On 4/17/2026 at 1:29 PM, drove all night said:

Official media release of Sony Music and the two official hi-res pictures.

But I have to say I'm a very disappointed about the bad quality of the official "hi-res" pictures Sony chose of this distinguished photographer Robin Galiegue. 

 

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!! 

“These performances mark the beginning of a powerful new chapter in her legendary career.”

This sums it all up!  

Edited April 17, 2026 at 12:25 PM by Davey84

[Macaronie]

On 4/17/2026 at 9:51 AM, LukeD said:

No! Even if I wanted, I would not know how 🤭

That guy who makes these vids has a lot of alt versions of Celine songs. And instrumentals. He's amazing. 

Also:

Edited April 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM by Macaronie