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You and I (Celine Dion song)

"You and I" is a song recorded by Canadian singer Celine Dion. It was released in May 2004 as a promotional single from her album A New Day... Live in Las Vegas.[1] Written by Aldo Nova and Jacques Duval, the track was produced by Peer Åström, Vito Luprano, and Nova. In October 2008, it was added to the European edition of Dion's greatest hits album My Love: Ultimate Essential Collection.

"You and I"
Promotional single by Celine Dion
from the album A New Day... Live in Las Vegas
Released24 May 2004 (2004-05-24)
Recorded2004
StudioMasterplan
GenrePop
Length4:05
Label
Songwriters
Producers
Music video
"You and I" on YouTube

Background and release

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In October 2004, Air Canada selected "You and I" as the central song for its new advertising campaign, introduced alongside updated in‑flight services and refreshed aircraft livery. Dion also recorded a one‑minute French version, "Mes ailes à moi", and both recordings were incorporated into the airline's promotional materials.

On 19 June 2007, US Senator Hillary Clinton announced that "You and I" would serve as her campaign song in her 2008 bid for the Democratic Party nomination. The track was selected following a month‑long online vote.

Critical reception

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Chuck Taylor of Billboard described "You and I" as "plucky" and radio‑friendly, noting its stylistic similarity to Dion's hit "That's the Way It Is". He praised her confident, unforced vocal delivery and the subtle nuances characteristic of her work.

Commercial performance

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"You and I" achieved notable airplay success in Canada. It topped the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart for five non‑consecutive weeks during July and August 2004 and spent a total of 34 weeks on the listing.[2]

Music video

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The music video, directed by Andrew MacNaughtan in July 2004, was filmed partly at Toronto Pearson International Airport. It premiered two months later and was subsequently included on the Ultimate Box, released in Japan in 2008.

Accolades

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The video received a nomination for the MuchMoreMusic Award at the 2005 MuchMusic Video Awards.

Charts

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References

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  1. ↑ "R&R Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. 21 May 2004. p. 20. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  2. 1 2 "R&R Canada AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. 16 July 2004. p. 57. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  3. 1 2 Jaspers, Sam (2006). Ultratop 1995-2005. Book & Media Publishing. ISBN 90-5720-232-8.
  4. ↑ "Charts – TopHit – Highway to Airplay". TopHit. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  5. ↑ "Hitparáda – Radio Top 50 Oficiální" (in Czech). IFPI Czech Republic. Archived from the original on 29 September 2004. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  6. ↑ "Airplay Top-20 – Hitlisten.NU – Danmarks officielle hitlister" (in Danish). Tracklisten. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "German Airplay Chart" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  8. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  9. ↑ "Norwegian Airplay Chart". VG-lista. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  10. ↑ "Polish Airplay Chart: Lista Krajowa" (in Polish). Nielsen Music Control. Archived from the original on 20 October 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  11. ↑ "Le Palmarès". ADISQ. Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  12. ↑ "The UK Radio Airplay Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 December 2004.
  13. ↑ "Celine Dion Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  14. ↑ "Canadian Formats: R&R Most Played 2004 - AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. 10 December 2004. p. 28. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  15. ↑ "Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2004". Mahasz. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  16. ↑ "Year in Music & Touring" (PDF). Billboard. 25 December 2004. p. 80. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  17. ↑ "Canadian Formats: R&R Most Played 2005 - AC" (PDF). Radio & Records. 9 December 2005. p. 30. Retrieved 2 September 2019.[dead link]
  18. ↑ "AC: R&R Most Played" (PDF). Radio & Records. 9 December 2005. p. 68. Retrieved 22 May 2023.[dead link]
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