La religieuse (song)

"La religieuse"
Single by Céline Dion
from the album The Best Of
Released 1987 (1987)
Format 7"
Genre Pop
Length 3:32
Label Carrere
Writer(s) Didier Barbelivien
Producer Didier Barbelivien
Céline Dion singles chronology
"Lolita (trop jeune pour aimer)"
(1987)
"La religieuse"
(1987)
"Comme un cœur froid"
(1988)

"La religieuse" (meaning "The Nun") is a single by Céline Dion released in France in 1987.[1]

The lyrics describe a nun's struggle between her faith and memories of lovers. The song incorporates the pipe organs frequently used in Catholic churches.

The B-side included song called "C'est pour toi." A slightly different album version was featured on Céline Dion's 1988 compilation The Best Of. The single version was included on several later compilations.

"La Religieuse" was never released in Canada.

Formats and track listings

French 7" single

  1. "La religieuse" – 3:32
  2. "C'est pour toi" – 4:07

References

  1. ^ Glatzer, Jenna (2005). Céline Dion: For Keeps. Andrews McMeel Publishing. ISBN 0-7407-5559-5.