How a Titanic Voice Helped Power the World’s Biggest Movie

We're sorry, but something went wrong while fetching your podcast feeds. Please contact us at plus@slate.com for help. Episode Notes Céline Dion is set to emerge from her career dormancy into a sold-out Paris residency—a triumph over a rare neurological illness that, until recently, prevented her from singing. Her silence seemed unimaginable. Only a few decades ago, a precocious Dion evolved from a big-lunged teen Francophone chanteuse to the chest-beating frontwoman of a string of smash English-language hits—including several titanic movie themes. The sheer physicality of her athletic voice captivated audiences in the ’90s, and filled your mom’s car. Join Chris Molanphy as he unlocks the heart of Céline Dion’s chart history—how she built pop’s most soaring career from working-class Quebec to the stage at Eurovision … from the power of love to the prow of a very large ship. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for bonus episodes of “The Bridge” and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen.