Celine Dion Pays Tribute to Quincy Jones Following His Passing
Celine Dion has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late “cherished mentor” Quincy Jones. On November 4, news of the legendary producer’s passing at age 91 prompted an outpouring of remembrances from fans and artists alike. Dion joined in, posting her own memorial message for Jones on social media.
In an Instagram post featuring two photos of herself with Quincy Jones and two graphics of their collaborations, Celine Dion expressed her sorrow over his passing, writing that she was “heartbroken to learn of the passing of her friend, the one and only musical genius, Quincy Jones. Quincy touched her world as a cherished mentor and as someone she deeply admired for his influence on nearly every form of American music.
Reflecting on their collaborations, she wrote that working with Quincy was a dream come true. His musical intuition during their sessions was nothing short of profound – he helped her capture ‘a little piece of heaven.’ Quincy always knew exactly what each song needed.
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She also expressed her admiration for his charitable work, writing that beyond his kindness and many achievements, she admired him for his philanthropic work that supported the arts, global hunger relief, and underprivileged youth. His reach truly extends to all corners of the globe.
Dion and Jones worked together in the studio twice. Their first collaboration was in 2006 when Jones produced her version of ‘I Knew I Loved You’. They reunited four years later for the 25th-anniversary recording of ‘We Are the World,’ which raised funds for earthquake relief in Haiti.
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Throughout his career, Jones collaborated with many iconic artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and Michael Jackson, for whom he famously produced the groundbreaking albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time. He also led the production of the original ‘We Are the World’ in 1985, alongside Jackson, Lionel Richie, and producer Michael Omartian, to support famine relief in Ethiopia.
Paul McCartney also honoured Jones with a heartfelt social media post, recalling how The Beatles’ producer George Martin introduced him to Jones, describing Jones as having a “very positive, loving spirit.”
Other notable tributes have come from Nile Rodgers, Michael Caine, and Will Smith, among many others. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris also paid tribute, calling Jones a “trailblazer” and commending his contributions to “civil and human rights.”
–Silviya.Y
