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Songwriter Maxime Le Forestier says he realized his “dream of writing for a great singer” when he wrote “Moi quand je pleure” (Me, when I cry) for Celine. Stanislas composed the music for this beautiful song. Maxime Le Forestier saw how Celine gives into her emotions and is always so sincere, open and honest about everything she does. It’s this fragility that inspired him to write this song.

(Virtual duet with Henri Salvador) This song is virtual duet with French singer Henri Salvador, who passed away in 2008. Celine was very touched when Catherine, Henri’s wife, let her know that it was Henri’s lifetime wish to sing with Celine and offered her one of his songs. Celine compares receiving this gift to a precious gem or rare pearl and happily recorded this track with Henri’s voice.

With “Celle qui m’a tout appris”, which means “the one who has taught me everything”, Celine pays tribute to her mother Thérèse. Celine says this very touching song was a gift to her from songwriters Jacques Veneruso and Nina Bouraoui and it captures how she feels about her mother. Celine’s favourite part of the song is when she sings about how her mother is following her father’s footsteps and how Celine’s father paved the way for her mother. Celine thinks that’s a beautiful sentiment.