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Incognito

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From 1981-1985, Céline's earliest songs were written almost entirely by the late, great Eddy Marnay, songwriter to the likes of Edith Piaf, Nana Mouskouri, and Maurice Chevalier. Céline confided all of her dreams, her crushes, and her ambitions to Eddy, who created songs that captured the innocence and chaste crushes of childhood.

Around 1987, Céline underwent a drastic transformation from a gawkish teenager with long frizzy curls and pointed teeth to a confident, sexy young woman in preparation for her attempt to conquer the English-speaking market in Canada and south of the border (the United States). To reflect this change, Céline's manager and future husband René Angélil switched from Eddy Marnay to Québécois lyricist Luc Plamondon (easily recognized by his wild blond pompadour and extravagant sunglasses), the edgy creator of the mega-musical Starmania, La Légende de Jimmy and more recently, Notre Dame de Paris (Céline contributed a track, "Live for the One I Love," on the English cast album).

The lyrics and music on Incognito reflect this change, with Céline spunkily erasing the memory of her last boyfriend (Incognito), crooning her desire (Lolita--"Lolita isn't too young to love, not too young to give herself when desire consumes her body to her fingertips") (Jours de Fievre-"the world's more than a hundred degrees, I have heaven and hell, love and war inside of me...I burn and you'll burn with me"), and heartbreak (D'abord, c'est quoi l'amour-"You talk too much, you play with words. When you talk, I believe you...when you say "I love you," I understand it as "for life," but for you it's just for a night, and without knowing what love is, you spend your time talking about love").

The music is delightfully 1980's old school as well, with cheesy synth and drum machine overkill. Sultry sax solos heat things up on "Comme un coeur froid." Although dated, this is still my favourite "old" Céline album. The unique melodies are high-energy and rock-and-roll influenced (especially Incognito, Delivre-moi, and Jours de Fievre), a step up from the string-drenched puppy love ballads of Céline's earlier years. Slower ballads are still to be found in On Traverse un Mirroir, Partout Je Te Vois (rerecorded in English as "Have a Heart" on her first English album Unison (1990), and the strong closing track Comme Un Coeur Froid.

"Incognito" is, for me, is the pinnacle of Céline as a young woman---sexy, confident, and flirtatious, without belting out showstopping lovesick ballads. You can really hear how much her voice has matured from when she first began recording in 1981, or even from her previous album C'est Pour Toi (1985), with clear indicators of her future diva status. She is just experiencing her first taste of love and all the possibilities that await her. If you only buy one French-language Céline Dion CD, make it Incognito and hear what you've been missing!

"Incognito" is Celine Dion's debut album. Before she became the diva of pop she is today, she was singing just as beautifully. You don't need to be fluent or even know any French to enjoy her beautiful voice and the beautiful melodies. The song "Partout Je Te Vois" was translated into English for "Unison", her first English album. It is called "Have A Heart" and is one of the most touching and beautiful songs I have ever heard.

Celine- whom is my favourite singer of all time's first CD is awesome. It is a must have if you are a French speaker or for that all time Celine Fan!

A young Celine singing in her native language makes for an incredible listening experience. It is 80s-like and lots fo fun. As someone else noted, if you like Celine, this is a must-have!

An overlooked gem on her Sony debut c

There's no doubt that this record is one of Céline's best of all times! This is my favourite french album, Céline comes back with a renewed style and look. With powerful ballads and atonishing dance hits that topped Canada's charts back in 1987. If you want to try Céline Dion this is the right one... believe me! Her voice is at its best and she's filled with energy!

Beautiful music, delivered with great sensitivity. A work of art by an original

Item was received within the expected dates, and was as described. Great and quick service! I can't wait to do more business.

I haven't heard this CD in years! I've looked for it in various music stores throughout the years, but never found it ... until a few weeks ago on Amazon.com. This is one of my all-time favorite Celine CD's.

Amazing album! Celine the 'woman', not the 'child'. This album is exactly the way it was intended: to represent Celine turning into a (sexy) woman, not just a talented child who will disappear from the music business! There are some great powerful songs like: On Traverse un Mirroir , Partout Je Te Vois (which was translated later into English and can be found on 'Unison' album with the title 'Have a heart') , D'Abord, C'Est Quoi l'Amour? and Comme un Coeur Froid . I recommened this album especially to non-fans :)