Tout Pres Du Bonheur
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"Tout près du bonheur" is a duet
between Marc Dupré
and Céline Dion
, released as a music download
on April 11, 2006 in Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth single
from Dupré's debut album Refaire le monde, released on October 18, 2005.
"Tout près du bonheur" was composed in 2000 by Céline Dion for Marc Dupré and Anne-Marie Angelil's wedding. Dion performed it after the ceremony. During the recording of his first album in 2005, Dupré asked Céline Dion for permission to cover the song. The mother-in-law accepted it at once and recorded background vocals. Tino Izzo produced the track.
Dupré collaborated with Dion already in the past. He was the opening act for her concerts at the Paris Olympia
in 1994. They also performed a live duet in April 2002 on "Sous le vent
." It was during the widely popular Quebec karaoke game show, La fureur, held at the Bell Centre
in Montreal and broadcast on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
.
There are two recorded versions of "Tout près du bonheur." First can be found on Marc Dupré's debut album, released in 2005. Second one, rock version, was released as a radio and digital download in Quebec in 2006. There is also third but only live version of that song. It was performed on April 30, 2006 by both artists at the Gala Artists in Quebec and featured more vocals from Dion (a whole second verse). On December 22, 2006, Céline Dion and Marc Dupré performed the latter version also during his concert at the Lionel-Groulx Theater in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec
, and later during Dion's historic performance in front of 250,000 spectators to celebrate Quebec's 400th anniversary, which was included on Céline sur les Plaines
DVD.
The music video was supposed to be shot in the Mojave Desert
but because of Dion's health conditions it was directed May 8, 2006 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
by Ivan Grbovic.
"Tout près du bonheur" topped the Quebec radio charts in June 2006 for three weeks.
On October 23, 2006, Dion and Dupré won a SOCAN Award as composers of "Tout près du bonheur."
Later Dupré wrote music for "On s'est aimé à cause
," a song which appeared on Dion's 2007 album D'elles
. This track was also produced by Tino Izzo.
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
between Marc Dupré
Marc Dupré
Marc Dupré is a Canadian French musician. He is a singer, songwriter , and guitarist, who has performed with Céline Dion on tour and on other occasions. She appears in the music video for Marc Dupré's single "Tout près du bonheur", which was filmed "in early May 2006 in the Nevada desert"...
and 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 as a music download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
on April 11, 2006 in Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth 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...
from Dupré's debut album Refaire le monde, released on October 18, 2005.
"Tout près du bonheur" was composed in 2000 by Céline Dion for Marc Dupré and Anne-Marie Angelil's wedding. Dion performed it after the ceremony. During the recording of his first album in 2005, Dupré asked Céline Dion for permission to cover the song. The mother-in-law accepted it at once and recorded background vocals. Tino Izzo produced the track.
Dupré collaborated with Dion already in the past. He was the opening act for her concerts at the Paris Olympia
Paris 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....
in 1994. They also performed a live duet in April 2002 on "Sous le vent
Sous le vent
"Sous le vent" is a duet between Garou and Céline Dion, released on October 29, 2001. It's the third hit single from Garou's album Seul...
." It was during the widely popular Quebec karaoke game show, La fureur, held at the Bell Centre
Bell Centre
The Bell Centre , formerly known as the Molson Centre , is a sports and entertainment complex in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It opened on March 16, 1996 after nearly three years under construction...
in Montreal and broadcast on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
.
There are two recorded versions of "Tout près du bonheur." First can be found on Marc Dupré's debut album, released in 2005. Second one, rock version, was released as a radio and digital download in Quebec in 2006. There is also third but only live version of that song. It was performed on April 30, 2006 by both artists at the Gala Artists in Quebec and featured more vocals from Dion (a whole second verse). On December 22, 2006, Céline Dion and Marc Dupré performed the latter version also during his concert at the Lionel-Groulx Theater in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec
Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec
Sainte-Thérèse is an off-island suburb northwest of Montreal, in southwestern Quebec, Canada, in the Regional County Municipality of Thérèse-de-Blainville....
, and later during Dion's historic performance in front of 250,000 spectators to celebrate Quebec's 400th anniversary, which was included on Céline sur les Plaines
Céline sur les Plaines
Céline sur les Plaines is the ninth home video by Canadian singer Céline Dion, released on DVD in Quebec on November 11, 2008. Titled Live à Quebec, it was also released in France and Belgium on May 20, 2009, in two editions: standard DVD, and collector's edition DVD in digipak with 10 photographs...
DVD.
The music video was supposed to be shot in the Mojave Desert
Mojave Desert
The Mojave Desert occupies a significant portion of southeastern California and smaller parts of central California, southern Nevada, southwestern Utah and northwestern Arizona, in the United States...
but because of Dion's health conditions it was directed May 8, 2006 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
by Ivan Grbovic.
"Tout près du bonheur" topped the Quebec radio charts in June 2006 for three weeks.
On October 23, 2006, Dion and Dupré won a SOCAN Award as composers of "Tout près du bonheur."
Later Dupré wrote music for "On s'est aimé à cause
On s'est aimé à cause
"On s'est aimé à cause" is the third and last single released in Quebec from Céline Dion's French album D'elles. It was sent to the radio stations on August 20, 2007....
," a song which appeared on Dion's 2007 album D'elles
D'elles
D'elles is the title of Céline Dion's French-language album, released between May 18 and June 1, 2007 in certain European countries, on May 22, 2007 in Canada, and February 27, 2008 in Japan. It is her 23rd French album and 35th if counting all longplays...
. This track was also produced by Tino Izzo.
Formats and track listings
Canadian promotional CD single- "Tout près du bonheur" (version remix radio) – 3:51
- "Tout près du bonheur" (version remix rock) – 3:50
Official versions
- "Tout près du bonheur" (version remix radio) – 3:51
- "Tout près du bonheur" (version remix rock) – 3:50
- "Tout près du bonheur" (album version) - 4:06
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Quebec BDS Chart ADISQ The ADISQ is a nonprofit organization with the mission to help the music industry in Quebec. It was created in 1978.... |
1 |
| Quebec Radio Correspondants Chart ADISQ The ADISQ is a nonprofit organization with the mission to help the music industry in Quebec. It was created in 1978.... |
1 |