La religieuse (song)
"La religieuse" (meaning "The Nun") is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion, written and produced by French songwriter, Didier Barbelivien. It was released as a single in France in March 1988.
| "La religieuse" | ||||
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| Single by Celine Dion | ||||
| from the album The Best of Celine Dion | ||||
| Released | March 1988 | |||
| Length | 3:35 | |||
| Label | Carrere | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Didier Barbelivien | |||
| Producer(s) | Didier Barbelivien | |||
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Background
"La religieuse" was written by French author, lyricist, songwriter and singer, Didier Barbelivien. He also produced the song. The lyrics describe a nun's struggle between her faith and memories of lovers. "La religieuse" incorporates the pipe organs frequently used in catholic churches. It was Dion's first record issued by Carrere Records, released as a 7" single in France in March 1988. The B-side included "C'est pour toi".[1]
Dion promoted "La religieuse" in France in April 1988. On 4 April, she performed it during TV show La classe on France 3 and on 29 April, she sang it during TV show Un DB de plus hosted by Barbelivien and aired on France 2. Dion also performed "La religieuse" on Champs-Élysées TV show hosted by Michel Drucker on France 2.
A slightly different and longer album version was featured on The Best of Celine Dion, released in May 1988. The single version was included on compilations issued in the '90s.
References
- Jenna Glatzer (2005). Céline Dion: For Keeps. AndrewsMcMeel Publishing. ISBN 0-7407-5559-5.
- La religieuse (French 7" single liner notes). Celine Dion. Carrere. 1988. 14397.CS1 maint: others (link)
