Only One Road


"Only One Road" is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion, taken from her third English-language studio album, The Colour of My Love. It was written by Peter Zizzo 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 music video 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, The Collector's Series, Volume One and .

Critical reception

from Billboard described the song as "another glistening pop ballad" from Dion's "memorable" album, The Colour of My Love. He added that "her flawless soprano range flexes admirably within this infectious and appropriately dramatic composition. It is difficult to imagine any pop 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 "Only One Road", 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 LA Times compared Dion to singers like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston in his review. He noted "that grandiose, note-stretching finish" on the song. Annika Heinle from The Stanford Daily 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 Dion "the chance to stretch her lungs over each and every chorus."

Track listing and formats

  1. "Only One Road" – 4:48
  2. "Calling You" – 4:04
  1. "Only One Road" – 4:48
  2. "The Power of Love" – 4:36
  1. "Only One Road" – 4:48
  2. "L'amour existe encore" – 3:50
  3. "Calling You" – 4:04
  1. "Only One Road" – 4:48
  2. "Misled" – 6:41
  3. "Love Can Move Mountains" – 5:30
  4. "Misled" – 7:57
  1. "Only One Road" – 3:50
  2. "Only One Road" – 3:00
  1. "Only One Road" – 4:48

    Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
Belgium 87
Belgium 89
Canada Adult Contemporary 68

Release history