(If There Was) Any Other Way
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" Any Other Way" is a song from Céline Dion
's English debut album Unison. It was released as the first single
in Canada (March 24, 1990) and second in the United States (March 18, 1991) and the rest of the world (June 6, 1991). In the United Kingdom it became a promotional release only.
The song was written by Paul Bliss and produced by Christopher Neil
.
There were two music videos made for the song: the first one was released in February 1990 for the Canadian market, and the second on March 6, 1991 for the U.S. The latter was directed by Dominic Orlando and filmed in Los Angeles
, California
and Vancouver
, Canada
. The two videos were included separately on Dion's 1991 home video Unison, depending on the Canadian or U.S. release.
Two dance mixes exist and can be found on American promotional single. One of them (edit remix) was released on the "(If There Was) Any Other Way" commercial single in the United States. The second one (extended remix) appeared later on the U.S. "Love Can Move Mountains
" single in 1992.
The song reached number 24 in Canada and number 35 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
(number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay). "(If There Was) Any Other Way" was more successful on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
chart peaking at number 8. According to Nielsen SoundScan
it has sold 70,000 copies in the U.S.
Canadian/European/Japanese CD single
U.S. CD single
European CD maxi single
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...
's English debut album Unison. It was released as the first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in Canada (March 24, 1990) and second in the United States (March 18, 1991) and the rest of the world (June 6, 1991). In the United Kingdom it became a promotional release only.
The song was written by Paul Bliss and produced by Christopher Neil
Christopher Neil
Christopher Neil is a British record producer, songwriter, singer and actor.He has worked with Celine Dion, a-ha, Dollar, Paul Nicholas, Kim Criswell, Morten Harket, Mike + The Mechanics, Johnny Logan, Marillion, The Moody Blues, The Other Ones, Paul Carrack, Rod Stewart, Gerry Rafferty, Cher,...
.
There were two music videos made for the song: the first one was released in February 1990 for the Canadian market, and the second on March 6, 1991 for the U.S. The latter was directed by Dominic Orlando and filmed in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
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and Vancouver
Vancouver
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, Canada
Canada
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. The two videos were included separately on Dion's 1991 home video Unison, depending on the Canadian or U.S. release.
Two dance mixes exist and can be found on American promotional single. One of them (edit remix) was released on the "(If There Was) Any Other Way" commercial single in the United States. The second one (extended remix) appeared later on the U.S. "Love Can Move Mountains
Love 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...
" single in 1992.
The song reached number 24 in Canada and number 35 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
(number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay). "(If There Was) Any Other Way" was more successful on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
chart peaking at number 8. According to Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan is an information and sales tracking system created by Mike Fine and Mike Shalett. Soundscan is the official method of tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada...
it has sold 70,000 copies in the U.S.
Formats and track listings
Australian CD single- "(If There Was) Any Other Way" – 4:00
- "(If There Was) Any Other Way" (instrumental) – 4:00
Canadian/European/Japanese CD single
- "(If There Was) Any Other Way" – 4:00
- "I'm Loving Every Moment With You" – 4:08
U.S. CD single
- "(If There Was) Any Other Way" (edit remix) – 3:56
- "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....
" – 4:33
European CD maxi single
- "(If There Was) Any Other Way" – 4:00
- "I'm Loving Every Moment With You" – 4:08
- "If We Could Start Over" – 4:22
Official versions
- "(If There Was) Any Other Way" (edit remix) – 3:56
- "(If There Was) Any Other Way" (extended remix) – 5:39
- "(If There Was) Any Other Way" (instrumental) – 4:00
- "(If There Was) Any Other Way" (album version) – 4:00
Charts
Chart (1990) | Peak position |
---|---|
Canadian Record's Retail Singles 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... |
24 |
Canadian Record's Contemporary Hit Radio 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... |
27 |
Canadian RPM Top Singles 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,... |
23 |
Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary 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,... |
12 |
Chart (1991) | Peak position |
US Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
35 |
US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 8 |