The Power of The Dream
The Power of the Dream is a title track by Canadian vocalist Celine Dion. It was produced and written by Babyface, Linda Thompson, and David Foster for the 1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. Later on, the song was performed by Dion in front of over 100,000 people and three billion television viewers. Céline Dion sang the song at the 1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, supported by the Centennial Choir (the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, Spelman College Glee Club, and Morehouse College Glee Club) and the Symphony Orchestra.
Dion donated the money she earned from the song for the occasion, in order to promote Canadian athletes.
The song reached number 30 on Japan's Oricon Singles Chart, and also gained other immense successes in other nations. Later on, it was certified platinum (75,000 copies sold). Despite not being published in other places in the world, The Power of the Dream was played on several radio stations worldwide and even charted on various airplay lists.
Artist: Celine Dion
Album: Falling Into You
Release year: 1996