When I look back over the past ten years, I can't believe what an incredible journey it has been.
I have so many things to be grateful for... so many great memories.
I've been given wonderful songs by the best songwriters in the world, and I've had the opportunity
to perform these songs on virtually every continent. I've had the privelage of working with many of
the greatest producers and artists of all times and I've had the good fortune to be part of
some of the biggest projects in the entertainment business.
So much has happened and I feel so very fortunate that I've been able to live this dream.
There's still a lot more that I want to do in music and I have many more golas and dreams
which I hope to pursue in time.
For now, I want to step back a little bit from the spotlight. I want to enjoy the simple things
in life for a change. I want to spend more time with my family, my friends and especially with Rene.
This album reflects many of the highlights that I've enjoyed throughout my English-language recording career.
The familiar songs are the ones that have become the biggest favourite songs among the fans.
Songs that people know me for... songs that recognize the past.
The new songs are ones that I received this year and felt very excited about recording
and including on this particular album. In a way, the new songs represent the present and future.
All of the songs are dear to me, but perhaps one song has an extra special place in my heart.
You may already know that Rene and I have our special song... like most couples do.
Ours is "All The Way" amde famous by Mr. Frank Sinatra. You can imagine what a great honor and thrill it was for me
to be able to record this song with the amazing voice of Mr. Sinatra.
What he gave to music will always be timeless... and I feel priveleged to be able to pay him a tribute
in my own little way. "All The Way" sums up the way my own husband and I feel about each other,
and in a different way it describes a feeling that I have when I think about all the love and support
that's been given to me by many dedicated people who have made all of this incredible journey possible.
With love and thanks....
To the producers and writers, not only on this album
but on all of my previous releases, thank you for your artistry.
To my musicians and to all of my touring family, thank you for giving me your talent,
your energy and your friendship throughout the millions of miles of our travels together.
You made even the most distant destinations feel like home.
To Vito and John, thank you for your energy, your commitment and your friendship.
To all of the dedicated staff at Feeling Productions,CDA Productions, Five Star Feeling and my fan club...
Sylvie, Lina, Marianne, Jaclyn, Rosetta, Cathy-Ann, Monique, Jacqueline, Freda, Julia,
Andre, Lloyd, Paul and Ben, thank you for your hard work, dedication and loyalty.
To Suzanne, my sister Manon, my brother Michel, Rollande, Mia, Marty, Eric and Dave,
thanks for the love and care you put into everything that you do for me.
To Anne-Marie, Jean-Pierre and Patrick, thank you for your love and kindness
and all the great work you do.
To my beloved family... Maman et Papa and all of my brothers and sisters...
you've always been there with your love and support. I'm so lucky to have all of you.
To Karine and Alice, you were with us from the very beginning and you will always remain by our side.
Dear Rene,
When we chose to get married five years ago, we promised, before man and God,
to help each other and to be totally commited and devoted,
through the good and bad times, in sickness and in health.
The past year and it's sadness and worries made me realize the power of those vows.
My love, I am promising again that I will always be there for you, no matter what.
I love you more each day... and forever.
L.V.