Peak
1
Weeks
33
Score
7,191
Chart Year
1994
Scores & Rankings
Chart Performance
Peak Position1
Peak DateFeb 12, 1994
Weeks at Peak4
Weeks Charted33
Weeks in Top 4026
Weeks in Top 1016
Weeks at #22
Weeks at #14
Scoring
Summary Calc3,698
Weekly Calc3,493
Total Score7,191
Rankings
Year Ranking#9
Decade Ranking#62
Billboard Year#8
Top 5000#415
Details
- Label
- Columbia Records
- Genre
- Adult contemporary
- Media Type
- 45s
- Duration
- 5:42
- Composer(s)
- Gunther Mende;Candy DeRouge
- Entered Chart
- Nov 27, 1993
- Peak Date
- Feb 12, 1994
- Released
- 9 November 1993
- Recorded
- Unknown
- Catalog #
- 550 Music/Epic 77230
- B-Side
- "No Living Without Loving You"
- Original Artist
- Jennifer Rush
Music Video
A music video for "The Power of Love" was directed by American director, photographer, and designer Randee St. Nicholas, showing Dion performing the song in various locations inside an elegant apartment.[135] It includes scenes of Dion singing while lying on a bed, sitting by a fireplace, standing before a rose‑patterned wall, or looking out from behind a window. The video received heavy rotation on major music video networks and programs.
Notes
Canadian singer Celine Dion recorded "The Power of Love" for her third English-language album, The Colour of My Love (1993). Produced by David Foster, it was issued as the album's lead single in November 1993. Dion's recording became an international success, reaching number one in the United States, Canada, and Australia, and entering the top ten in several other countries. The accompanying music video was directed by Randee St. Nicholas. Billboard later ranked her rendition as the 46th greatest love song of all time
The whispers in the morning Of lovers sleeping tight Are rolling by like thunder now As I look in your eyes I hold on to your whole body And feel each move you make Your voice is warm and tender A love that I could not forsake 'Cause I'm your lady And you are my man Whenever you reach for me I'll do all that I can Lost is how I'm feeling lying in your arms When the world outside's too much to take That all ends when I'm with you Even though there may be times It seems I'm far away Never wonder where I am 'Cause I am always by your side 'Cause I'm your lady And you are my man Whenever you reach for me I'll do all that I can We're heading for something Somewhere I've never been Sometimes I am frightened But I'm ready to learn Of the power of love The sound of your heart beating Made it clear suddenly The feeling that I can't go on Is light years away 'Cause I'm your lady And you are my man Whenever you reach for me I'll do all that I can We're heading for something Somewhere I've never been Sometimes I am frightened But I'm ready to learn Of the power of love The power of love The power of love Sometimes I am frightened But I'm ready to learn Of the power of love The power of love As I look in your eyes The power of love
Chart History (33 weeks)
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 27, 1993 | 90 | 36 |
| 2 | Dec 4, 1993 | 73 | 53 |
| 3 | Dec 11, 1993 | 61 | 65 |
| 4 | Dec 18, 1993 | 47 | 79 |
| 5 | Dec 25, 1993 | 28 | 98 |
| 6 | Jan 1, 1994 | 22 | 104 |
| 7 | Jan 8, 1994 | 19 | 107 |
| 8 | Jan 15, 1994 | 17 | 109 |
| 9 | Jan 22, 1994 | 10 | 116 |
| 10 | Jan 29, 1994 | 4 | 122 |
| 11 | Feb 5, 1994 | 3 | 123 |
| 12 | Feb 12, 1994 | 1 | 125 |
| 13 | Feb 19, 1994 | 1 | 125 |
| 14 | Feb 26, 1994 | 1 | 125 |
| 15 | Mar 5, 1994 | 1 | 125 |
| 16 | Mar 12, 1994 | 2 | 124 |
| 17 | Mar 19, 1994 | 2 | 124 |
| 18 | Mar 26, 1994 | 4 | 122 |
| 19 | Apr 2, 1994 | 4 | 122 |
| 20 | Apr 9, 1994 | 4 | 122 |
Weeks 1–20 of 33
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