Mélanie (album)

The album became another commercial success, reaching gold in Canada^[1] and selling 175,000 copies.^[2] "Une colombe," performed by Dion for Pope John Paul II in front of 65,000 people at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal (1984) was also certified gold.^[3]

Mélanie produced two top 10 Quebec singles in "Une colombe" and "Mon rêve de toujours," which peaked at number 2 and 4 respectively. There was also a third single released - "Un amour pour moi." The next year, Dion won five Felix Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Selling Album of the Year for Mélanie.

Later in 1984, Dion released her second album in France, called Les oiseaux du bonheur, which contained five songs from Mélanie.

Track listing

"Mélanie" (Eddy Marnay, Diane Juster) – 3:48
"Chante-moi" (Marnay, Alain Noreau) – 3:26
"Un amour pour moi" (Marnay, Christian Loigerot, Thierry Geoffroy) – 3:23
"Trop jeune à dix-sept ans" (Marnay, P. Greedus, B. Blue) – 4:54
"Mon rêve de toujours" (Marnay, Jean-Pierre Goussaud) – 4:23
"Va où s'en va l'amour" (Marnay, Noreau) – 3:22
"Comme on disait avant" (Marnay, Noreau) – 3:35
"Benjamin" (Marnay, Pierre Papadiamandis) – 4:38
"Trois heures vingt" (Marnay, Patrick Lemaitre) – 3:41
"Une colombe" (Paul Baillargeon, Marcel Lefebvre) – 3:13

Certifications


Region	Certification	Sales/shipments
Canada (Music Canada)^[4]	Gold	50,000^{^}
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^{^}shipments figures based on certification alone ^xunspecified figures based on certification alone

Awards

Year	Award show	Award
1985	Félix Awards	Album of the Year – Mélanie
1985	Félix Awards	Best Selling Album of the Year – Mélanie
1985	Félix Awards	Pop Song of the Year – "Une colombe"
1985	Félix Awards	Best Selling Single of the Year – "Une colombe"
1985	Félix Awards	Female Vocalist of the Year

Release history

Region	Date	Label	Format	Catalog
Canada	August 22, 1984	TBS	Record	TBS 501
Canada	August 22, 1984	TBS	Cassette	TBS 4501

References

↑ "Gold & platinum certification searchable database". Canadian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
↑ Beaunoyer, Jean; Beaulne; (2004). Don Wilson, ed. Rene Angelil: The Making of Céline Dion: The Unauthorized Biography. Dundurn Group. ISBN 1-55002-489-2.
↑ Glatzer, Jenna (2005). Céline Dion: For Keeps. Andrews McMeel Publishing. ISBN 0-7407-5559-5.
↑ "Canadian album certifications – Celine Dion – Melanie". Music Canada.

Celine Dion

Studio albums

French	La voix du bon Dieu Céline Dion chante Noël Tellement j'ai d'amour... Les chemins de ma maison Chants et contes de Noël Mélanie C'est pour toi Incognito Dion chante Plamondon D'eux S'il suffisait d'aimer 1 fille & 4 types D'elles Sans attendre

English	Unison Celine Dion The Colour of My Love Falling into You Let's Talk About Love These Are Special Times A New Day Has Come One Heart Miracle Taking Chances Loved Me Back to Life

Live albums

Compilations

French	Du soleil au cœur Les plus grands succès de Céline Dion Les oiseaux du bonheur Les chansons en or The Best of Celine Dion Les premières années Gold Vol. 1 Gold Vol. 2 C'est pour vivre The Collection 1982–1988 The Early Singles On ne change pas

English	All the Way... A Decade of Song The Collector's Series, Volume One Complete Best Ultimate Box My Love: Essential Collection The Best of Celine Dion & David Foster

Videography

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