A New Day Has Come (song)

"A New Day Has Come"
Single by Celine Dion
from the album A New Day Has Come
Released11 March 2002 (2002-03-11)
Recorded
GenrePop
Length
  • 5:43 (album version)
  • 4:18 (album edit)
  • 4:23 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Celine Dion singles chronology
"Sous le vent"
(2001)
"A New Day Has Come"
(2002)
"I'm Alive"
(2002)
Music video
"A New Day Has Come" on YouTube

"A New Day Has Come" is a song by Canadian recording artist Celine Dion for her seventh English-language album of the same name (2002). The song was written by Aldo Nova and Stephan Moccio and produced by Walter Afanasieff and Nova. It was released as the album's lead single on 11 March 2002 by Columbia Records and Epic Records. "A New Day Has Come" is a piano-driven ballad in 6
8
time
. However, the midtempo radio version, co-produced and remixed by Christian B & Marc Dold of (S.A.F. - Swiss American Federation) along with Ric Wake, converted the song into 4
4
time
, added guitars and other electronic elements and was released as the lead single. Both versions are included on the album.

Dion revealed that the song represents the birth of her child. It received positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Dion's vocals and its uplifting lyrics. The music video was directed by Dave Meyers and premiered in March 2002. The song was a success around the world, reaching top ten on the Canadian Singles Chart, UK Singles Chart and many European charts; while reaching number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping for 21 weeks the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. The song was later included on compilations My Love: Essential Collection, Complete Best, Ultimate Box in 2008 as well as The Best So Far... 2018 Tour Edition in 2018.