Released in 1993 as the fourth single from The Colour of My Love, "Misled" showcased a very different side of Celine Dion. Rather than leaning into the soaring power ballads that made her famous, the song embraced a punchy pop-rock sound complete with electric guitars, driving percussion, and an energetic vocal performance. Written by Peter Zizzo and Victoria Shaw, "Misled" became a hit on both sides of the border, reaching the Top 30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 while becoming one of Dion's signature uptempo recordings of the early 1990s.
Although "Misled" has never been covered as frequently as classics like "The Power of Love" or "Because You Loved Me," it has enjoyed a few memorable performances over the years.
Perhaps the best-known cover came from The All New Mickey Mouse Club in 1994. Future En Vogue member Rhona Bennett teamed up with Nita Booth for an energetic rendition of the song. The performance is especially fun to revisit today because it featured an incredible supporting cast of future stars, including Britney Spears, Ilana Miller, Nikki DeLoach, JC Chasez, Tony Lucca, and Matt Morris as dancers and supporting performers. Looking back, the performance serves as a remarkable snapshot of future pop stars sharing one stage years before achieving worldwide fame.
Outside of the Mickey Mouse Club performance, "Misled" has remained something of a hidden gem in Dion's catalog. The song occasionally appears in tribute concerts, talent competitions, and fan performances, but surprisingly few commercially released cover versions exist. That scarcity has only added to its reputation as an underrated favorite among longtime Celine Dion fans, who appreciate its infectious energy and rock edge.
More than three decades after its release, "Misled" continues to stand out as one of the most adventurous singles in Celine Dion's early career. While her legendary ballads often receive the most attention, this upbeat anthem proves she was just as comfortable delivering high-energy pop-rock—and it's a song that still feels fresh whenever it returns to the spotlight.
Interesting note...
The Mickey Mouse Club performance below has become almost as famous for who was on stage as for the song itself. It's a fascinating time capsule featuring several future stars before they became household names.
