Unison is the 15th studio album by Canadian singer Celine Dion and her first studio album recorded in English. The album was originally released on 2 April 1990 by Columbia Records. Its music incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of ballads and dance songs. Dion worked with a range of professional writers and producers, including Christopher Neil, David Foster, Tom Keane and Andy Goldmark.
Upon release, the album received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Dion’s voice and technique, as well as the album’s content. On the commercial level, Unison reached top ten in Norway and top twenty in Canada. Eventually, it was certified seven-times Platinum in Canada, Platinum in the United States, and Gold in the United Kingdom and France. The album has sold over three million copies worldwide.
Up to five singles were released from Unison, depending on the country. “Where Does My Heart Beat Now” became a top five hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number four. The next US single, “(If There Was) Any Other Way” peaked at number thirty-five. In 1991, Unison won Juno Award for Album of the Year and Dion won Juno Award for Female Vocalist of the Year.
Tracks 1 (If There Was) Any Other Way (Paul Bliss) 4:00 2 If Love Is Out The Question (Paul Bliss; Phil Palmer) 3:54 3 Where Does My Heart Beat Now (Robert White Johnson; Taylor Rhodes) 4:32 4 The Last To Know (Brock Walsh; Phil Galdston) 4:35 5 I’m Loving Every Moment With You (Eric Pressly; Tom Keane) 4:08 6 Love By Another Name (Clif Magness; David Foster; Glen Ballard) 4:51 7 Unison (Andy Goldmark; Bruce Roberts) 4:13 8 I Feel Too Much (Eric Pressly; Tom Keane) 4:08 9 If We Could Start Over (Stan Meissner) 4:23 10 Have A Heart (Aldo Nova; Billy Steinberg; Ralph McCarthy) 4:14
Musicians
1 (If There Was) Any Other Way Drums - Paul Bliss Guitar - Phil Palmer Keyboards - Paul Bliss Background Vocals - Christopher Neil Background Vocals - Paul Bliss Vocals - Celine Dion
2 If Love Is Out The Question Drums - Paul Bliss Guitar - Paul Bliss Background Vocals - Paul Bliss Background Vocals - Christopher Neil Vocals - Celine Dion
3 Where Does My Heart Beat Now Bass - Paul Wickens Drums - Andy Duncan Guitar - Phil Palmer Keyboards - Paul Wickens Percussion - Andy Duncan Background Vocals - Christopher Neil Vocals - Celine Dion
4 The Last To Know Bass - Steve Pigott Drums - Steve Pigott Keyboards - Steve Pigott Background Vocals - Alan Carvell Background Vocals - Christopher Neil Background Vocals - Linda Taylor Vocals - Celine Dion
5 I’m Loving Every Moment With You Bass - Randy Jackson Guitar - Mike Landau Keyboards - David Foster Keyboards - Tom Keane Background Vocals - Tom Keane Vocals - Celine Dion
6 Love By Another Name Guitar - Mike Landau Guitar - Paul Jackson Jr Keyboards - Clif Magness Keyboards - David Foster Keyboards - Randy Kerber Percussion - Dave Reitzas Percussion - Michael Boddicker Background Vocals - Ruth Pointer Vocals - Celine Dion
7 Unison Bass - Freddie Washington Guitar - Charles Fearing Guitar - Paul Pesco Keyboards - Andy Goldmark Keyboards - John Barnes Background Vocals - Fonzi Thornton Vocals - Celine Dion
8 I Feel Too Much Guitar - Mike Landau Keyboards - David Foster Keyboards - Tom Keane Background Vocals - David Foster Background Vocals - Tom Keane Vocals - Celine Dion
9 If We Could Start Over Guitar - Mike Landau Keyboards - David Foster Keyboards - Randy Kerber Background Vocals - Tom Keane
10 Have A Heart Drums - Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar - Mike Landau Keyboards - David Foster Keyboards - Randy Kerber Keyboards - Robbie Buchanan
Liner Notes
Producer – Christopher Neil (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4) Producer – David Foster (Tracks 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) Producer – Tom Keane (Tracks 5, 8) Producer – Andy Goldmark (Track 7) Producer (Executive) – Richard Zuckerman, Vito Luprano Arranged By – Clif Magness, David Foster (Track 6) Arranged By – Tom Keane (Track 8) Artwork – Art Graham, Hugh Syme Photography – Dimo Safari Mixed At Larrabee Sound Studios Mixed At Science Lab Mixed At Lion Share Recording Studios Recorded At Westside Studios Recorded At Studio 55, Los Angeles Recorded At John Barnes Studio Recorded At Steve Mitchell’s Recorded At Skyline Studios Recorded At Unique Recording Phonographic Copyright CBS Music Products Inc Copyright CBS Music Products Inc
