Ever wondered how a young girl from Quebec became a global icon with 250 million records sold? Discover the untold stories behind Celine Dion's legendary career directly from the man who signed her and produced 21 of her albums, Veto Luprano.
In this fascinating episode of Chatting Tracks, Woody sits down with legendary A&R executive and producer Veto Luprano to discuss his incredible life and career. Veto shares his journey from immigrating to Canada at age 11 to becoming the Senior Vice President of A&R at Sony Music, where he shaped the sound of modern pop music. He reveals the rough mix secret behind The Power of Love, the emotional recording session of My Heart Will Go On that took place the same day Princess Diana passed away, and the complex dynamics of working with Celine and her manager, Rene Angelil.
Veto also dives into the creative process of working with powerhouse songwriters like Jim Steinman and Diane Warren. He explains how he fought for specific songs that Celine initially resisted, which eventually became her biggest hits. This interview offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the music industry and the perseverance required to turn a diamond in the rough into a global superstar. Whether you are a Celine Dion superfan or an aspiring music professional, Veto's stories of grit and soul are truly inspiring.
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