Celine Dion has released “Dansons,” her first original song in several years, and it’s a reunion that carries real weight. Written by Jean-Jacques Goldman, the track returns Celine to the French repertoire that defined the early years of her career, blending elegance, optimism, and fierce defiance into something that feels both timely and timeless. A lyric video filmed on the streets of Paris by Maxime Allouche accompanies the release.
The Goldman connection runs deep. The two most famously collaborated on ‘D’eux’, Celine’s landmark 1995 album and still the best-selling French-language album of all time, with Goldman serving as primary writer. Their most recent collaboration before “Dansons” was the 2016 track “Encore un soir.” Goldman describes the song’s origins simply, noting it was conceived in 2020 when people were dancing in lockdown, and observing that six years later, the words don’t need changing because the world hasn’t steadied itself.
“Dansons” arrives as Celine prepares for her long-awaited return to the stage. A five-week residency at Paris La Défense Arena is scheduled for September and October 2026, with 16 performances confirmed. It’s the beginning of a new chapter for one of the most celebrated performers of her generation.