Céline Dion - I Drove All Night Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and composed 'I Drove All Night'?

   'I Drove All Night' was written and composed by American songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. They have also written other hit songs like 'Like A Virgin,' 'Eternal Flame,' and 'True Colors.'

2. Who were the first and last artists to release 'I Drove All Night'?

   Roy Orbison was the first to record 'I Drove All Night' in 1987, but his version was released posthumously in 1992. Cyndi Lauper released the song in 1989, and Céline Dion's version came out in 2003.

3. Why did Céline Dion record 'I Drove All Night'?

   Céline Dion recorded 'I Drove All Night' primarily for a promotional campaign with Chrysler in 2003. The song was suggested to her by Billy Steinberg, who thought her voice would suit the track. It became the lead single for her album 'One Heart.'

4. How successful was Céline Dion's version of 'I Drove All Night'?

   Céline Dion's version of 'I Drove All Night' was commercially successful, reaching number one in Canada for five weeks and topping the charts in Belgium (Flanders) and Sweden. It also performed well on various other international charts.

5. Did Céline Dion include 'I Drove All Night' in any of her tours or shows?

   'I Drove All Night' was featured in Céline Dion's A New Day... show in Las Vegas and was included on the A New Day... Live in Las Vegas CD/DVD. It also served as the opening track for her 2008-09 Taking Chances World Tour.

6. What are some of the reviews and critiques of Céline Dion's version of the song?

   Reviews of Céline Dion's version of 'I Drove All Night' were mixed. Some praised it as a 'tongue-in-cheek, neo-house cover' and 'car-commercial-driven tempo,' while others criticized it for lacking sincerity and having a 'blandly competent' arrangement.