"Only One Road" is a song by Canadian singer

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, taken from her third English-language studio album, ''

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'' (1993). It was written by

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and produced by Ric Wake. "Only One Road" was released as the fourth single from the album in October 1994 in North America, in May 1995 in the United Kingdom and Australia, and in July 1995 in selected European countries. The black and white

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for the song, directed by Greg Masuak, was released in 1995. "Only One Road" topped the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart and reached top ten in the United Kingdom and Ireland, peaking at number eight in both countries. It was later included on Dion's greatest hits albums, ''

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'' (2000) and '' My Love: Ultimate Essential Collection'' (2008).

Critical reception

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from '' Billboard'' described "Only One Road" as "another glistening pop ballad" from Dion's "memorable" album, ''

''. He added that "her flawless

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range flexes admirably within this infectious and appropriately dramatic composition. It is difficult to imagine any

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or AC programmer with a penchant for gooey romance not putting this on the air instantly. Just lovely". Pip Ellwood-Hughes from Entertainment Focus said it is "one of the album's finest moments. It's a classic ballad that features one of the best vocals on the record. The power, strength and control she has over her voice is astounding and she makes hitting all those notes sound effortless". Dennis Hunt from ''

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'' compared Dion to singers like

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and

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, noting "that grandiose, note-stretching finish" on the song. Pan-European magazine ''

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'' commented, " Think twice before you drop this one. But it's fair to say now that La Dion has become the 1990's Streisand, for whom singing big ballads was like brushing her teeth". A reviewer from ''

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'' gave it three out of five, writing, "How do you follow Think Twice? With another show-stopping ballad, of course". The reviewer concluded with that it "keeps up the Canadian songbird's profile and should whizz off those racks". Annika Heinle from ''

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'' called it a "tearjerker", adding that "it's all about memories, standing tall and Celine Dion's diva stage moves". Christopher Smith from TalkAboutPopMusic described it as a "more restrained number, slower paced and more soulful", stating that it gives the singer "the chance to stretch her lungs over each and every chorus".

Track listing and formats

*;European CD / UK cassette single #"Only One Road" – 4:48 #" Calling You" ( Live at the Olympia, Paris) – 4:04 *;US cassette single #"Only One Road" – 4:48 #" The Power of Love" (Live) – 4:36 *;Australian CD and cassette / European and UK CD maxi-single #"Only One Road" – 4:48 #"

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" – 3:50 #"Calling You" (Live at the Olympia, Paris) – 4:04 *;European and UK CD maxi-single (Remixes) #"Only One Road" – 4:48 #" Misled" ( MK Mix) – 6:41 #" Love Can Move Mountains" ( Club Mix) – 5:30 #"Misled" (MK Dub Mix) – 7:57 *;UK promotional CD single #"Only One Road" (Radio Edit) – 3:50 #"Only One Road" (Breakfast Edit) – 3:00 *;US promotional CD single #"Only One Road" (

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Mix) – 4:48

Charts

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Release history

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1993 songs 1994 singles 1995 singles 1990s ballads Celine Dion songs Black-and-white music videos Songs written by Peter Zizzo Pop ballads Song recordings produced by Ric Wake