A veteran music executive credited with helping shape Celine Dion’s international breakthrough has released a new memoir detailing a decades-long creative partnership that produced some of the biggest pop hits of the modern era.
Vito Luprano, an executive producer who worked closely with Dion and her late husband and manager René Angélil, is publishing It’s All Coming Back to Me… From My Humble Beginnings to the Real Story Behind Celine Dion’s Music Career, a book that traces his 25-year collaboration with the Quebec superstar. The memoir is positioned as an insider account of the songwriting, album development and behind-the-scenes decision-making that supported Dion’s global success.
The release comes as Luprano’s book has gained early traction on Amazon, ranking No. 1 in Biographies of Pop Musicians and landing in the Top 100 on the retailer’s memoir category, according to the release. Media materials, including a PDF of the book and photos, are being made available, and interviews with Luprano are now open.
The memoir draws on Luprano’s personal story, beginning with his immigrant roots in Bari, Italy, and following his career in Quebec’s music industry. A key milestone highlighted in the book is his work at CBS Records — now Sony Music — where he signed a 17-year-old Dion in 1986, setting the stage for what would become one of Canada’s most successful international music careers.
The narrative focuses on the creative process behind many of Dion’s best-known recordings, offering an account of how songs were sourced, selected and produced, and how key collaborators were assembled. Luprano’s career with Dion is framed not only as a professional partnership but as a long-running effort to align talent, timing and global market strategy in an increasingly competitive pop music business.
“This memoir is a tribute to the magic we created together,” said Luprano. “It’s about the music that touched millions, the friendships forged in studios around the world, and the quiet determination that fueled Celine’s extraordinary career. I wrote it with deep respect for Celine, René, and the incredible artists who joined us on this journey.”
The book revisits the development of signature tracks such as “My Heart Will Go On,” “The Power of Love,” and “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” and describes Luprano’s role in bringing together high-profile songwriting and production teams. Those teams included David Foster, Diane Warren, Jim Steinman, and Max Martin — names associated with major chart successes across multiple decades of pop music.
In positioning the memoir as both a personal reflection and an industry chronicle, the release emphasizes Luprano’s role as a long-term executive producer on Dion’s catalogue. Luprano spent 23 years as Dion’s executive producer on 21 albums, according to the release, with the memoir structured around key projects spanning from Unison to Taking Chances.
The book also includes testimonials from well-known music industry figures who worked with Luprano and Dion, underscoring the commercial stakes and creative intensity involved in building Dion’s repertoire.
“Vito’s musical relationship with Celine Dion was the stuff dreams are made of for both of them! His ability to find great songs for Celine was unparalleled and unequalled.”
– David Foster, 16-time Grammy Award winner.
“Without question, Vito’s song selection elevated Celine Dion’s musical direction and helped to make her a huge international star.”
– Billy Steinberg, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee.
“I know Vito pushed through some of my songs that might not have been successful without his help, so I am eternally grateful for that. Some of those songs were her biggest hits.”
– Diane Warren, Grammy Award-winning songwriter.
“Vito was the chief architect, sculpting my opportunity to write and produce several songs for the greatest female vocalist of our generation.”
– Corey Hart, Juno Award-winning artist.
“His passion for Celine’s project and love for her was a gift to me as a young songwriter needing inspiration to create for such a legend.”
– Kara DioGuardi, Grammy-nominated songwriter.
Beyond studio work, the memoir highlights strategic efforts to bridge French and English markets — a central challenge for Canadian artists seeking sustained international reach. The release also points to landmark duet collaborations with artists such as Barbra Streisand, The Bee Gees, and Andrea Bocelli, which helped broaden Dion’s audience and reinforce her position in the global adult contemporary and pop markets.
Luprano’s account also touches on major career moments associated with Dion’s rise, including attending the Oscars and Grammys, while emphasizing what the release describes as his grounded approach amid the demands and visibility of international fame.
The first edition is being presented as an invitation for fans and music industry observers to revisit Dion’s catalogue through a behind-the-scenes lens, focusing on the creative choices and professional relationships that shaped a defining period in contemporary pop music.
Luprano, a veteran music executive and producer whose career spans more than four decades, is described as continuing to support emerging talent while reflecting on the legacy of his work in Quebec and the international music business.
