À l'Olympia
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À l'Olympia is a live album
by Canadian singer Céline Dion
, released on November 14, 1994. It's her 2nd live album, 16th French album and 19th in total.
. Among songs from singer's previous French album Dion chante Plamondon
, Céline Dion performed also "Calling You," (Academy Award nominated song from Bagdad Café
), "Quand on n'a que l'amour" (originally by Jacques Brel
), and a medley of songs from the Starmania musical, including two songs unavailable on Dion previous releases: "Quand on arrive en ville" and "Naziland, ce soir on danse" (full English version of that song called "Tonight We Dance (Extravagance!)" was recorded by Dion and included on the Tycoon compilation in 1992).
Although À l'Olympia was unavailable in most important music markets (United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia), the B-sides of English singles released there in 1995 and 1996 included tracks from that album.
The video with this concert was never released.
"Quand on n'a que l'amour," "Elle" and "Medley Starmania" were included on Dion's 2005 French compilation On ne change pas
.
Shows at the Olympia were a part of The Colour of My Love Tour
.
The album peaked at number 10 in France and number 31 in Canada, as Quebec sales did not factor into the Canadian Albums chart at that time. On the Belgian Wallonia chart, which is available only since April 1995, À l'Olympia reached number 19.
1The chart is available only since April 1995.
2Most certifications are under old criteria, with higher certifications levels than the current ones.
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
by Canadian singer Céline Dion
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
, released on November 14, 1994. It's her 2nd live album, 16th French album and 19th in total.
Album information
The album was recorded on September 28 and 29, 1994, during two sold-out concerts at the Paris OlympiaParis Olympia
The Olympia is a music hall in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Located at No. 28, Boulevard des Capucines, its closest métro/RER stations are Madeleine, Opéra, Havre – Caumartin and Auber....
. Among songs from singer's previous French album Dion chante Plamondon
Dion chante Plamondon
Dion chante Plamondon is an album by Canadian singer Céline Dion, released on November 4, 1991. It is her 15th French-language album and 16th in total...
, Céline Dion performed also "Calling You," (Academy Award nominated song from Bagdad Café
Bagdad Café
Bagdad Café is a 1987 German film directed by Percy Adlon.The film is a comedy set in a remote truck-stop café and motel in the Mojave Desert. The plot is centered around two women who have recently separated from their husbands, and the blossoming friendship which ensues. It ran 95 minutes in...
), "Quand on n'a que l'amour" (originally by Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel was a Belgian singer-songwriter who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following in France initially, and later throughout the world. He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson...
), and a medley of songs from the Starmania musical, including two songs unavailable on Dion previous releases: "Quand on arrive en ville" and "Naziland, ce soir on danse" (full English version of that song called "Tonight We Dance (Extravagance!)" was recorded by Dion and included on the Tycoon compilation in 1992).
Although À l'Olympia was unavailable in most important music markets (United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia), the B-sides of English singles released there in 1995 and 1996 included tracks from that album.
The video with this concert was never released.
"Quand on n'a que l'amour," "Elle" and "Medley Starmania" were included on Dion's 2005 French compilation On ne change pas
On ne change pas
On ne change pas is a greatest hits album by Canadian singer Céline Dion, which sums up twenty five years of her French career. It's her first official French language 'best of' album in almost twenty years. On ne change pas is Dion's 22nd French album and 34th if counting all longplays...
.
Shows at the Olympia were a part of The Colour of My Love Tour
The Colour of My Love Tour
The Colour of My Love Tour is the fifth concert tour by Celine Dion. The tour was organized to support the album The Colour of My Love.-History:The set list included mainly songs from The Colour of My Love and Dion's previous English albums...
.
Critical reception
Allmusic said that "the material sounds great live" and Dion's "voice as always a technical marvel."Chart success
The album has sold over 2 million copies worldwide, including 1 million in Europe alone. À l'Olympia has sold 200,000 copies in Canada and was certified platinum. It was also certified platinum in France.The album peaked at number 10 in France and number 31 in Canada, as Quebec sales did not factor into the Canadian Albums chart at that time. On the Belgian Wallonia chart, which is available only since April 1995, À l'Olympia reached number 19.
Track listing
- "Des mots qui sonnent" (Luc PlamondonLuc PlamondonLuc Plamondon, OC, CQ is a French-Canadian lyricist.-Career:Plamondon has written for many artists, notably the Québécois singers Bruno Pelletier, Diane Dufresne, Robert Charlebois, Céline Dion, Ginette Reno, Fabienne Thibeault, Martine St. Clair, and Garou, as well as the French singers Julien...
, Aldo NovaAldo NovaAldo Nova is a Canadian guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and producer, Nova gained fame with his self-titled debut album Aldo Nova in 1981, and its accompanying single "Fantasy", which climbed to #23 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Career:Signing with Portrait Records, Nova released a self-produced...
, Marty Simon) – 4:15 - "Where Does My Heart Beat NowWhere Does My Heart Beat Now"Where Does My Heart Beat Now" is a hit song from Céline Dion's English debut album called Unison. It was released as the first single in Canada on October 6, 1990 and United States on November 19, 1990, and in other parts of the world in 1991....
" (Robert White Johnson, Taylor Rhodes) – 8:16 - "L'amour existe encoreL'amour Existe Encore"L'amour existe encore" is a song from Céline Dion's album Dion chante Plamondon. It was released as the second single in Canada and third commercial single in France ....
" (Plamondon, Richard Cocciante) – 4:17 - "Je danse dans ma têteJe Danse Dans Ma Tete"Je danse dans ma tête" is a song from the Dion chante Plamondon album by Céline Dion. It was released as the third single in Canada and first commercial single in France ....
" (Plamondon, Romano Musumarra) – 4:27 - "Calling You" (Bob Telson) – 6:41
- "Elle" (Eddy Marnay, Paul Baillargeon) – 3:12
- Medley Starmania: "Quand on arrive en ville/Les uns contre les autres/Le monde est stone/Naziland, ce soir on danse" (Plamondon, Michel BergerMichel BergerMichel Berger , born Michel Jean Hamburger, was a very successful French singer and songwriter. He was a central figure of France's pop music scene for two decades both as a singer and as a songwriter for well-known French artists like his wife France Gall, Françoise Hardy and Johnny Hallyday...
) – 6:33 - "Le blues du businessman" (Plamondon, Berger) – 7:04
- "Le fils de Superman" (Plamondon, Germain Gauthier) – 4:27
- "Love Can Move MountainsLove Can Move Mountains"Love Can Move Mountains" is a song from Céline Dion's 1992 album, called simply Celine Dion. It was released on November 2, 1992 worldwide. "Love Can Move Mountains" was the fourth single in the United States, Canada and Japan, and third in the rest of the world.The song was written by Diane...
" (Diane WarrenDiane WarrenDiane Eve Warren , is a US songwriter. Her songs have received six Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win and seven Grammy Award nominations, including one win. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001...
) – 5:25 - "Un garçon pas comme les autres (Ziggy)Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Ziggy)"Un garçon pas comme les autres " is a hit song from the Dion chante Plamondon album by Céline Dion...
" (Plamondon, Berger) – 3:19 - "The Power of Love" (Candy DeRouge, Gunther Mende, Mary Susan Applegate, Jennifer RushJennifer RushJennifer Rush is an American/German-based pop/rock singer, best known for the million-selling single "The Power of Love", which she co-wrote and which went on to be covered by Laura Branigan and Celine Dion.-Career:...
) – 6:08 - "Quand on n'a que l'amour" (Jacques BrelJacques BrelJacques Brel was a Belgian singer-songwriter who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following in France initially, and later throughout the world. He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson...
) – 4:08
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Flanders Albums Chart Ultratop Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts... 1 |
96 |
| Belgian Wallonia Albums Chart Ultratop Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts... 1 |
19 |
| Canadian Record Albums Chart The Record (magazine) The Record was a Canadian music industry magazine that featured record charts, trade news and opinions. David Farrell launched the publication in mid-1981, continuing its printed version until August 1999 when The Record continued as a website-based publication... |
31 |
| Canadian RPM Albums Chart RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
52 |
| European Albums Chart European Top 100 Albums The European Top 100 Albums chart is the European adaptation of the Billboard 200 albums chart. It was created in March 1984.The European Top 100 Albums, commonly referred to as Eurochart Top 100 Albums shows the sales of an act in 19 European countries based on IFPI data.The European Top 100... |
60 |
| French Albums Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
10 |
Certifications
| Country | Certifications2 |
|---|---|
| Canada Canadian Recording Industry Association Music Canada is a Toronto-based, non-profit trade organization that was founded 9 April 1963 to represent the interests of companies that record, artists, manufacture, production, promotion and distribution of music in Canada... |
Platinum |
| Europe | Platinum |
| France Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
Platinum |
1The chart is available only since April 1995.
2Most certifications are under old criteria, with higher certifications levels than the current ones.
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | November 14, 1994 | Sony Music, Columbia Columbia Records Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company... |
CD Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... |
4781612 |
| Canada | November 15, 1994 | 80212 |