Faith (Celine Dion song) explained

Faith
Cover:Faith - Celine Dion single cover.jpg
Type:promo
Artist:Celine Dion
Album:One Heart
Recorded:2002
Studio:Echo Beach Studios, Florida
Genre:Pop
Length:3:43

"Faith" is a song recorded by Canadian recording artist Celine Dion, for her eight English-language studio album, One Heart (2003). It was released on 27 October 2003 as the third promotional only single in Canada from the album and was the fifth single overall. "Faith" was written and produced by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub. The remixed version by the Original 3 (who also did the "One Heart" remixes) was released as a radio single. "Faith" reached number 4 on the Quebec Airplay Chart and number 37 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart.

Background and writing

"Faith" was composed by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub, while production was handled by Martin and Rami.[1] Martin also wrote for Dion her smash hit "That's the Way It Is" in 1999.[2] Beyond the production, the song was recorded and mixed by Martin and Rami.[3] It was recorded at Echo Beach Studios, in Florida.[3] In "Faith", Dion is thrilled that, in spite of her faults, her man loves her anyway.[4] On 4 October 2003, the song was selected as the next single for Canadian radio stations (Hot A/C and CHR formats).[5] On 10 October 2003, it was announced that a remix of the track was available on "TeamCeline", this remix version by the "Original 3" was released as a single.[6]

Critical reception

Elisabeth Vincetelli of Entertainment Weekly wrote a very positive review, stating that "One Hearts best qualities are encapsulated on Faith, a Martin track that matches a hooky chorus with pneumatic arrangements that cushion the star without overwhelming her. Ultimately, this record is about the singing, not the production or the writing."[7] The Barnes & Noble Editorial review was also positive, calling it "infectious" and that the song "benefit from Dion's beautifully subtle vocal interpretation, reminding us that for all the gloss, she's a talent to be reckoned with."[8]

Track listing and formats

  1. "Faith" (Original 3 remix) – 3:42
  2. "Faith" (album version) – 3:42

Credits and personnel

Recording locations
Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of One Heart, Epic Records.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Faith - Celine Dion : Listen, Appearances, Song Review : AllMusic. AllMusic. 8 September 2012.
  2. Web site: Max Martin - Credits : AllMusic. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. 8 September 2012.
  3. One Heart. . 2003. liner notes . Epic Records.
  4. Web site: Celine Dion | One Heart | Album Review | Plugged In. Plugged In. 5 September 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110715094213/http://www.pluggedin.com/music/albums/2003/CelineDion-OneHeart.aspx. 15 July 2011.
  5. News: "Faith" On Canadian Radio! | Celine Dion Official Site . https://archive.today/20130119080609/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/29909 . dead . 19 January 2013 . 8 September 2012 . Celine Dion . 4 October 2003 .
  6. News: "Faith" Remix On TeamCeline! | Celine Dion Official Site . https://archive.today/20130119033901/http://www.celinedion.com/ca/node/30249 . dead . 19 January 2013 . 8 September 2012 . Celine Dion . 4 October 2003 .
  7. News: One Heart Review - Music Reviews and News - EW.com. Entertainment Weekly. Vincentelli, Elisabeth. 25 March 2003. 8 September 2012. 9 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121009095244/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,435091,00.html. live.
  8. Web site: Barnes & Noble | One Heart by Sony, Celine Dion. Barnes & Noble. 8 September 2012.
  9. Web site: Le Palmarès. ADISQ. 11 October 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141018100701/http://www.adisq.com/lepalmares/index.html. 18 October 2014.