I remember listening to Celine Dion since I was very young. Songs such as “Where Does My Heart Beat Now” and “The Power of Love” dominated the charts on local radio stations and it wasn’t long before she achieved international superstardom with “My Heart Will Go On,” the main theme song to James Cameron’s Titanic. Celine went on pioneer the modern day Las Vegas residency, as she continued to touch the hearts of fans who visited from all over the world.
But sadly, 2016 has been a year filled with intense heartbreak for Celine. On January 14, 2016, her husband René Angélil passed away after losing his battle with cancer. Only two days later, Celine’s older brother Daniel also died from cancer.
Coping with her losses has not been easy for Celine but on September 9th, 2016, she appeared for a performance on “Stand Up To Cancer.” It is there that she debuted her new single “Recovering,” a tribute to her husband, brother, and father, all of whom died from cancer.
The touching song was written by Pink, who offered it personally to Celine. The song is very fitting with its powerful lyrics. Before Celine begins to sing, she tells the audience “I miss René every day and the loss will now be a part of my life.”
Watch the video below and pay attention at the end of the performance when the image of Celine’s husband, brother and father are projected on the screen. As Celine turns to face them, we can see her being overcome with emotion.
