"The Last to Know" is a song by Scottish singer Sheena Easton, included on her 1987 album No Sound But a Heart. It was written by Brock Walsh and Phil Galdston, and produced by Nick Martinelli. Easton's album was not commercially successful, and several songs from No Sound But a Heart were later recorded by other artists. "The Last to Know" was covered by Canadian singer Celine Dion for her 1990 English-language debut album, Unison.
Canadian singer Celine Dion recorded "The Last to Know" for her first English-language album, Unison (1990). The song was released by Columbia Records as the album's fourth single in Canada on 11 March 1991, followed by releases in other regions later that year. Written by Brock Walsh and Phil Galdston, it was originally recorded by Sheena Easton in 1987. Dion's version was produced by Christopher Neil.
After its release, "The Last to Know" received positive reviews from music critics. It peaked at number 16 in Canada and number 7 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart. In the United States, it reached number 22 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks. The accompanying music video was directed by Dominic Orlando. Dion performed the song during her Unison Tour.
"The Last to Know" was one of three covers recorded by Dion for Unison. Produced by British record producer Christopher Neil, it was issued as the fourth single in Canada on 11 March 1991, the third single in the United States in June 1991, and the third single in other international markets in September 1991. In the United Kingdom, it was released as the second single, following "Where Does My Heart Beat Now". The single's B-side included the remix of "Unison" in the United States and the album version elsewhere.
Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that Dion "returns to familiar ballad territory" and described the track as a "lovely tune". Jim Farber of Entertainment Weekly noted that songs such as "If Love Is Out the Question" and "The Last to Know" are "lush vehicles" elevated by Dion's distinctive voice. Christopher Smith from TalkAboutPopMusic described it as a "slow and sensual ballad with an atmospheric, synth-based arrangement".
In Canada, "The Last to Know" entered the RPM Top Singles chart on 16 March 1991 and peaked at number 16 on 25 May 1991. It also reached number seven on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart. In the United States, the song debuted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart dated 13 July 1991 and peaked at number 22 on 31 August 1991.
Dion performed "The Last to Know" on The Tonight Show in March 1991 and during her 1990âÂÂ91 Unison Tour.
Australian cassette and CD single; Japanese 3-inch CD single
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