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Taking Chances

Céline Dion · 2007

103 min · 24 tracks · pop music

A bold blend of pop anthems and heartfelt ballads that showcase Dion's powerful vocal range and emotional depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Taking Chances Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of embracing risk and change, driven by soaring vocals and an anthemic chorus that invites listeners to seize opportunities.
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    Alone — A cover of the classic power ballad, this track showcases Dion's ability to reinterpret iconic songs with her own emotional intensity, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    My Love — 'My Love' features poignant lyrics about longing and devotion, paired with lush instrumentation that highlights Dion's vocal delivery, solidifying its place as a fan favorite.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • soaring ballads for emotional release
  • wave-like pacing with varied energy
  • for heartfelt sing-alongs
  • late-night introspection and reflection
  • uplifting anthems for bright moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced, instant gratification
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Reinforced Dion's global status after a hiatus, featuring new original English material.
Themes
Las Vegas spectacle· uplifting balladry
Career context
Released on November 7, 2007, 'Taking Chances' marked Céline Dion's return to the studio after her five-year hiatus following a successful Las Vegas residency. This album was her first original English-language studio album since 'One Heart' in 2003 and demonstrated her intent to explore new musical styles while maintaining her signature sound.
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Taking Chances

    The song shifts from introspective verses to a climactic chorus that encourages taking leaps of faith in life.

    This structural contrast emphasizes the transformative power of hope and encourages listeners to embrace uncertainty with courage.

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Taking Chances Start here 4:03
  • 2 Alone 3:24
  • 3 Eyes on Me 3:54
  • 4 My Love 4:09
  • 5 Shadow of Love 4:10
  • 6 Surprise Surprise 5:13
  • 7 This Time 3:47
  • 8 New Dawn 4:45
  • 9 A Song for You 3:26
  • 10 A World to Believe In 4:08
  • 11 Can’t Fight the Feelin’ 3:51
  • 12 I Got Nothin’ Left 4:20
  • 13 Right Next to the Right One 4:10
  • 14 Fade Away 3:17
  • 15 That’s Just the Woman in Me 4:34
  • 16 Skies of L.A. 4:23

Disc 2

  • 1 If You Asked Me To 3:56
  • 2 The Power of Love 5:43
  • 3 Because You Loved Me 4:34
  • 4 It’s All Coming Back to Me Now 5:31
  • 5 All by Myself 5:12
  • 6 My Heart Will Go On (soundtrack version) 5:10
  • 7 That’s the Way It Is 4:02
  • 8 I Drove All Night 3:58

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