Celine Dion's expansive voice was the perfect choice for a love theme for the epic film Titanic. However, the movie's director James Cameron rejected the idea of a song playing over the end credits when it was first discussed. Reportedly, Celine Dion's voice changed his mind. "My Heart Will Go On" went straight to #1 on the pop singles chart and also picked up an Academy Award for Best Song From a Motion Picture to add to the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
1999: Celine Dion - "My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from 'Titanic')"
By Bill Lamb, About.com Guide
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