Only One Road

"Only One Road" is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion, taken from her third English-language studio album, The Colour of My Love (1993). It was written by Peter Zizzo and produced by Ric Wake. "Only One Road" was released as the fourth single from the album in October 1994 in North America, in May 1995 in the United Kingdom and Australia, and in July 1995 in selected European countries. The black and white music video for the song, directed by Greg Masuak, was released in 1995. "Only One Road" topped the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart and reached top ten in the United Kingdom and Ireland, peaking at number eight in both countries. It was later included on Dion's greatest hits albums, The Collector's Series, Volume One (2000) and My Love: Ultimate Essential Collection (2008).

"Only One Road"
Single by Celine Dion
from the album The Colour of My Love
B-side"Calling You (Live)"
Released24 October 1994 (1994-10-24)
Recorded1993; Cove City Sound Studios (Glen Cove, New York)
GenrePop
Length4:48
Label
Songwriter(s)Peter Zizzo
Producer(s)Ric Wake
Celine Dion singles chronology
"Think Twice"
(1994)		 "Only One Road"
(1994)		 "Calling You"
(1994)
Music video
"Only One Road" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as "another glistening pop ballad" from Dion's "memorable" album, The Colour of My Love. He added that "her flawless soprano range flexes admirably within this infectious and appropriately dramatic composition. It is difficult to imagine any pop or AC programmer with a penchant for gooey romance not putting this on the air instantly. Just lovely."[1] Pip Ellwood-Hughes from Entertainment Focus said "Only One Road", is "one of the album's finest moments. It's a classic ballad that features one of the best vocals on the record. The power, strength and control she has over her voice is astounding and she makes hitting all those notes sound effortless."[2] Dennis Hunt from LA Times compared Dion to singers like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston in his review. He noted "that grandiose, note-stretching finish" on the song.[3] Annika Heinle from The Stanford Daily called it a "tearjerker", adding that "it's all about memories, standing tall and Celine Dion's diva stage moves."[4] Christopher Smith from TalkAboutPopMusic described it as a "more restrained number, slower paced and more soulful", stating that it gives Dion "the chance to stretch her lungs over each and every chorus."[5]

Track listing and formats

Charts

Release history
Country Date Format Label
Canada[27] 24 October 1994 Promotional Columbia
United States[27] 550 Music
United States[27] 21 November 1994 Cassette
United Kingdom[28] 8 May 1995
  • CD
  • cassette
 Epic
Australia[28] 15 May 1995
  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
[28]		 3 July 1995 CD Columbia

See also

References
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  2. "Celine Dion – The Colour of My Love 25th Anniversary Edition vinyl review". Entertainment Focus. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  3. Hunt, Dennis. (13 January 1994). "The Colour of My Love. Celine Dion". LA Times. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  4. Heinle, Annika (13 February 2009). "VALENTINE'S DAY PLAYLIST". The Stanford Daily. p. 2. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  5. Smith, Christopher (26 October 2019). "REVIEW: 'THE COLOUR OF MY LOVE' – CELINE DION". TalkAboutPopMusic. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  6. "Celine Dion - Only One Road". Discogs. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  7. "Australian-charts.com – Céline Dion – Only One Road". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  8. "Ultratop.be – Céline Dion – Only One Road" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  9. "Ultratop.be – Céline Dion – Only One Road" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  10. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2701." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  11. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 2688." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  12. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 3 June 1995. p. 18. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  13. "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 17.11.1994-23.11.1994" (PDF). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  14. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Only One Road". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  15. "Celine Dion - Only One Road - Top 40" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  16. "Dutchcharts.nl – Céline Dion – Only One Road" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  17. "Palmarès de la chanson anglophone et allophone au Québec" (in French). BAnQ. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  18. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  19. Fernando Salaverri (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  20. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  21. "Celine Dion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  22. "Celine Dion Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  23. "RPM Top 100 AC Tracks of 1994". RPM. 12 December 1994. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  24. "Jaaroverzichten 1995" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  25. "Ultratop rapports annuels 1995" (in French). ultratop.be. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  26. "RPM Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of 1995". RPM. 18 December 1995. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  27. Larry Flick (22 October 1994). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 65. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  28. Glatzer, Jenna (2005). Céline Dion: For Keeps. Andrews McMeel Publishing. ISBN 0-7407-5559-5.
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