'It all started 40 years ago today': Celine Dion celebrates the anniversary of her first single

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    She is known for her long-running musical career and numerous hit tracks, including 1997’s chart-topping song My Heart Will Go On.

    And on Friday, Celine Dion celebrated the 40th anniversary of her first single’s release by sharing an image of the cover art to her Instagram account for her nearly five million followers to see.

    The 53-year-old singer-songwriter’s post also included a short message that was placed in the post’s caption to acknowledge the help of her former collaborators.

    Looking back: Celine Dion celebrated the 40th anniversary of her first single's release by sharing an image of the cover art to her Instagram account on Friday

    Looking back: Celine Dion celebrated the 40th anniversary of her first single’s release by sharing an image of the cover art to her Instagram account on Friday

    The statement partially read: ‘It all started 40 years ago today. Celine’s first single, Ce N’etait Qu’un Reve was released. It was co-written by her mom, her brother Jacques and Celine herself.’

    The song was a moderate success in the singer’s native Quebec and stayed on the local charts for several weeks after its release. 

    Later, one of Dion’s older brothers sent it to the late music manager Rene Angelil, who would eventually become the singer’s husband.

    The music industry figure and producer went on to finance the recording of her next two albums, La Voix Du Bon Dieu and Celine Dion Chante Noel, both of which made their respective debuts in 1981.

    Family affair: In the post's caption, it was noted that the song was'co-written by her mom, her brother Jacques and Celine herself'; she is seen performing in 2017

    Family affair: In the post’s caption, it was noted that the song was ‘co-written by her mom, her brother Jacques and Celine herself’; she is seen performing in 2017

    Helping out: Dion's brother sent her debut single to the late record producer Rene Angelil, who later became her husband; they are seen at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in 2011

    Helping out: Dion’s brother sent her debut single to the late record producer Rene Angelil, who later became her husband; they are seen at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in 2011

    She went on to release several other albums during the 1980s, most of which were co-produced by Angelil, who remained by her side throughout her career until he passed away in 2016.

    The hitmaker later represented Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 and narrowly won the competition with the track Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi.

    Dion eventually broke into the English-speaking market and released several albums throughout the 1990s, many of which were great successes.

    She achieved her greatest hit with My Heart Will Go On, which served as the lead song from the Titanic soundtrack.

    Making it big: The hitmaker went on to release several records during the 1980s, and narrowly won at the Eurovision Song Contest 1988; she is seen performing during the event

    Making it big: The hitmaker went on to release several records during the 1980s, and narrowly won at the Eurovision Song Contest 1988; she is seen performing during the event

    Onward and upward: The songstress eventually moved into the English-speaking market and released a series of commercially successful albums in the 1990s; she is seen at the BAMBI Awards 2012

    Onward and upward: The songstress eventually moved into the English-speaking market and released a series of commercially successful albums in the 1990s; she is seen at the BAMBI Awards 2012

    The single was met with widespread positive critical reception and debuted at the top of the Billboard 100 chart while also becoming the singer’s highest-selling song.

    The songstress later began several concert residencies in Las Vegas, with her first run lasting intermittently from 2003 until 2007.

    She is currently set to embark on another set of musical events in the entertainment hub, which will be dubbed Celine and are set to make their debut this coming November. 

    Dion recently spoke about her expectations for her newest run of performances during an interview with USA Today and told the media outlet that she would be going through her entire catalog in coming up with a solid setlist.

    Making it big: Dion achieved her biggest hit with My Heart Will Go On, which was included on the Titanic soundtrack; she is seen performing at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards

    Making it big: Dion achieved her biggest hit with My Heart Will Go On, which was included on the Titanic soundtrack; she is seen performing at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards

    She expressed, ‘I will be singing the songs that got me to where I am today. The challenge for me is, how can I freshen them up and present them in the newest way possible?’

    The hitmaker also spoke about performing My Heart Will Go On and other well-known tracks that she contributed to other movie soundtracks and remarked that, although she feels they are repetitive, she understands her fan’s love for them.

    ‘There are some times when I’m like, “Oh, my God, I wish I could sing other songs.” But every time I sing them, I look at people’s eyes and the way they sing with me,’ She said.

    Dion concluded that she was grateful for the longevity of her hit singles and noted that she would not have achieved her level of success had it not been for them. 

    ‘I’m like, “Wow, it got me here.” So I’m very, very thankful. I’m glad to have that problem,’ she stated. 

    Being honest: Dion spoke about performing her biggest hits during an interview with USA Today and remarked that'every time I sing them, I look at people's eyes and the way they sing with me'

    Being honest: Dion spoke about performing her biggest hits during an interview with USA Today and remarked that ‘every time I sing them, I look at people’s eyes and the way they sing with me’

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