My Heart Will Go On (love | Theme From "titanic")

The track's journey to the top was unlikely, as both the director and the singer initially resisted it:

: Swept four major categories in 1999, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year . Golden Globes : Best Original Song (1998). My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from "Titanic")

: James Cameron initially felt a pop song would be inappropriate for the end of his historical epic. The track's journey to the top was unlikely,

Released in late 1997, "" became the era-defining power ballad and the signature song of Canadian singer Celine Dion . Originally composed as an instrumental motif for James Cameron's Titanic by James Horner , it evolved into a global phenomenon that sold over 18 million copies . The Song That Almost Never Happened Released in late 1997, "" became the era-defining

The song's emotional resonance—penned by lyricist Will Jennings from the perspective of an elderly person looking back—swept major award ceremonies: : Best Original Song (1998).

: Having already recorded themes for Beauty and the Beast and Up Close and Personal , Dion was reluctant to do another film song .

: At the urging of her late husband René Angélil, Celine recorded a demo in just one take . This raw demo was so perfect that it served as the actual vocal track for the film. Award-Winning Impact