Make You Happy (song)

"Make You Happy" is a song by Canadian recording artist Celine Dion, taken from her fourth English-language studio album, Falling into You (1996). Written by Andy Marvel and produced by Ric Wake, "Make You Happy" is a "bouncy" pop song, with influences of reggae and funk. Lyrically, the song talks about Dion pleading someone for commitment in a relationship. "Make You Happy" was released as a promotional single from the album on July 7, 1997 in Brazil only.^[1] Critics commended the song for its catchiness.

Background and release

In 1993, Dion released her third English-language studio album, The Colour of My Love, succeeding with the single "The Power of Love", a cover of Jennifer Rush's hit.^[2] Later, Dion released her second live album, À l'Olympia, in 1994, and her tenth French-language studio album, D'eux, in 1995. The album spawned the huge hit "Pour que tu m'aimes encore", her first song to chart in many countries worldwide,^[3] and eventually the track was later recorded in English and was set to included on her forthcoming album in English.

Ultimately, the track was named "If That's What It Takes" and was indeed included on Falling into You (1996), her fourth studio album recorded in English. The album also spawned the huge hits, "Because You Loved Me", "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" and "All by Myself".^[4]^[5]^[6] While releasing "Call the Man" as the album's fifth single in Europe,^[7] "Make You Happy" was selected as a promotional single in Brazil, on July 7, 1997. Besides "Make You Happy", the promotional CD single contains four other Dion hits: "Beauty and the Beast, "The Power Of Love", "Think Twice" and "When I Fall in Love".^[8]

Composition and critical reception

"Make You Happy" was written by Andy Marvel and produced by Ric Wake.^[9] Wake has produced many songs from Dion, ever since her "self-titled second English-language studio album" (1992), with the most notable track being "Love Can Move Mountains", to her third English-language studio album (1993), writing the single "Misled", among others.^[10] Marvel also arranged, provided guitars, keyboards & drums for the track. "Make You Happy" was recorded at Cove City Sound Studios, The Dream Factory & The Hit Factory.^[9]

Lyrically, "Make You Happy" is a pledge of devotion and romantic commitment.^[11] It is a bouncy pop tune, as noted by Paul Verna of Billboard, which also has reggae and dance elements.^[12] CD Universe praised the track, calling it "a slow, funky number with a catchy chorus."^[13]

Formats and track listings

Brazilian promotional CD maxi single^[8]

"Make You Happy" 4:31
"Beauty and the Beast" – 4:04
"The Power of Love" – 5:43
"Think Twice" – 4:47
"When I Fall in Love" – 4:20

Credits and personnel

Recording

Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios, The Dream Factory & The Hit Factory.
Mixed at Cove City Sound Studios

Personnel

Songwriting – Andy Marvel
Production – Ric Wake
Programming – Lucas Secon
Arranging – Andy Marvel

Engineering – Terence Dover
Keyboards and drums – Andy Marvel
Guitar – Andy Marvel, Russ DeSalvo
Background vocals – Audrey Martels

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Falling into You, Columbia Records.^[9]

References

↑ Glatzer, Jenna (2005). Céline Dion: For Keeps. Andrews McMeel Publishing. ISBN 0-7407-5559-5.
↑ "Australian-charts.com: Celine Dion - The Power of Love". Australian Singles Chart. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
↑ "lescharts.com: Celine Dion - Pour que tu m'aimes encore". Les Charts.com. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
↑ "lescharts.com: Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back to Me Now". French Singles Chart. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
↑ "lescharts.com: Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me". French Singles Chart. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
↑ "lescharts.com: Celine Dion - All by Myself". Les Charts.com. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
↑ "Celine Dion* – Call The Man - Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
1 2 "Céline Dion – Make You Happy - Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
1 2 3 Falling into You (inlay cover). Céline Dion. Columbia Records. 1996. p. 4.
↑ "Rick Wake | Credits | Allmusic". Allmusic. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
↑ "Celine Dion | Falling Into You | Album Review | Plugged In". Plugged In. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
↑ "Reviews & Previews - Billboard Magazine - March 30, 1996 Issue". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
↑ "Celine Dion - Falling into You CD". CD Universe. Retrieved June 26, 2014.

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 Let's Talk About Love / Falling into You / A New Day Has Come Complete Best Ultimate Box My Love: Essential Collection The Best of Celine Dion & David Foster

Videography

Concert tours

Residency shows

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Celine Dion English singles

Unison	"(If There Was) Any Other Way" "Unison" "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" "The Last to Know" "Have a Heart"

Celine Dion	"Beauty and the Beast" "If You Asked Me To" "Nothing Broken but My Heart" "Love Can Move Mountains" "Water from the Moon" "Did You Give Enough Love"

The Colour of My Love	"When I Fall in Love" "The Power of Love" "Misled" "Think Twice" "Only One Road" "Next Plane Out" "To Love You More"

À l'Olympia	"Calling You"

Falling into You	"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" "Falling into You" "Because You Loved Me" "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" "The Power of the Dream" "All by Myself" "Call the Man"

Let's Talk About Love	"Tell Him" "Be the Man" "The Reason" "My Heart Will Go On" "To Love You More" "Immortality" "Miles to Go (Before I Sleep)" "Treat Her Like a Lady"

These Are Special Times	"I'm Your Angel" "The Prayer"

All the Way… A Decade of Song	"That's the Way It Is" "Live (for the One I Love)" "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" "I Want You to Need Me"

A New Day Has Come	"A New Day Has Come" "I'm Alive" "Goodbye's (The Saddest Word)" "At Last"

One Heart	"I Drove All Night" "Have You Ever Been in Love" "One Heart" "Stand by Your Side" "Faith"

A New Day... Live in Las Vegas	"You and I"

Miracle	"Beautiful Boy" "In Some Small Way"

Taking Chances	"Taking Chances" "Eyes on Me" "A World to Believe In" "Alone"

My Love: Essential Collection	"My Love"

Loved Me Back to Life	"Loved Me Back to Life" "Breakaway" "Incredible" "Water and a Flame"

Other singles	"Listen to the Magic Man" "Michael's Song" "Can't Live with You, Can't Live Without You" "Voices That Care" "Love Lights the World" "Send Me a Lover" "It's Hard to Say Goodbye" "You've Got a Friend" "God Bless America" "What More Can I Give" "You Shook Me All Night Long" "Come Together Now" "Sing" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti"

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