My Heart Will Go On

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"My Heart Will Go On" is a famous song by French Canadian singer Céline Dion. It served as the theme song for the 1997 film Titanic. The ballad achieved worldwide success, winning an Academy Award for best original song and topping international music charts. In 2025, the song was recognized by the U.S. Library of Congress and added to the National Recording Registry for its cultural and historical significance.12

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…from her recording of “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme of the blockbuster motion picture Titanic (1997). The song won an Academy Award, topped charts in multiple countries, and helped propel sales of her album Let’s Talk About Love (1997)—which also featured duets with Barbra Streisand and
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…from her recording of “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme of the blockbuster motion picture Titanic (1997). The song won an Academy Award, topped charts in multiple countries, and helped propel sales of her album Let’s Talk About Love (1997)—which also featured duets with Barbra Streisand and
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