Qui peut vivre sans amour?

On 18 October 2012, Dion's official website published the lyrics and 30‑second previews of all songs from Sans attendre. "Qui peut vivre sans amour?" became available as a digital download on the album's release day. On 10 February 2013, celinedion.com confirmed that it would serve as the third single. On 8 March 2013, the promotional single cover created by illustrator Aurore Hutton, niece of former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, was unveiled, and the song was sent to French radio. In Quebec, "Qui peut vivre sans amour?" was released to radio on 18 March 2013. The promotional edition includes a revised mix with reduced guitar and additional piano and strings. The new arrangement softens the overall sound while preserving the song's emotional weight. == Composition ==

"Qui peut vivre sans amour?" was written by Elodie Hesme and David Gategno, with production by Julien Schultheis and Gategno. Hesme collaborated with Dion for the first time on Sans attendre, contributing lyrics to "Qui peut vivre sans amour?," "Attendre," and "Si je n'ai rien de toi". The recording includes the Paris Pop Orchestra conducted by Stanislas. == Critical reception ==

"Qui peut vivre sans amour?" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Łukasz Mantiuk of All About Music described the track as strong and feisty, calling it the standout song on Sans attendre. Lea Hermann of Focus wrote that the song is a rock‑inspired, drum‑driven and dramatic moment on the album, noting that it stands out among the other tracks. Paula Haddad of Music Story praised the production, while Darryl Sterdan of the Ottawa Sun listed the track among the songs worth downloading from Sans attendre. Alain de Repentigny of La Presse described the track as an orchestral rock power ballad. He welcomed Dion's decision to take on a rock‑leaning song, though he felt the guitar solo sounded somewhat dated. According to Evous France, it is a rock ballad with an energetic vocal delivery, somewhat reminiscent of "Et s'il n'en restait qu'une (je serais celle-là)". Geneviève Bouchard of La Presse noted the track's prominent rock elements, while Bernard Perusse of The Gazette described it as a "quasi‑arena‑rock showcase" with a "strangely abrasive, tuneless chorus". After the single was announced, Evous France expressed a preference for other potential choices, including "Je n'ai pas besoin d'amour," "Une chance qu'on s'a," "Celle qui m'a tout appris," and "L'amour peut prendre froid". == Commercial performance ==

"Qui peut vivre sans amour?" entered the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart in late March 2013 and appeared on Belgium's Wallonia Ultratip Chart in mid‑April 2013. The song reached number 12 on the Wallonia Ultratip Chart and number 41 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart. == Music video ==

The music video for "Qui peut vivre sans amour?" was directed by Thierry Vergnes and filmed in Las Vegas on 18 March 2013. The video premiered on 19 April 2013. Critics responded positively, noting that it was stronger than the previous two videos from Sans attendre. The video presents several pairs of dancers who use choreography to depict different situations that lovers may encounter. == Live performances ==

Dion performed "Qui peut vivre sans amour?" during two French television specials: Céline Dion, Le grand show on 24 November 2012 and We Love Céline on 20 December 2012. She also performed the song during the Céline... une seule fois concert in Quebec City on 27 July 2013 and throughout the Sans attendre Tour later that year; the Quebec City performance was included on the Céline une seule fois / Live 2013 CD/DVD. Dion later included "Qui peut vivre sans amour?" in the set list of her Summer Tour 2016. == Credits and personnel ==

;Recording • Agathe Studios and Omega Studios • Dion's vocal recorded at Echo Beach Studios, Jupiter, Florida ;Personnel • Celine Dion – lead vocals • David Gategno – songwriting (music), production, recording, keyboards, programming • Elodie Hesme – songwriting (lyrics) • Julien Schultheis – production, keyboards, programming, piano, drums, strings and horns arrangement • Stephane Levy-b – recording, mixing • François Lalonde – vocal recording • Ray Holznecht – recording assistant • Zizou Sadki – bass • Michel Aymé – guitars • Paris Pop Orchestra – orchestra • Stanislas – conductor • Jean Michel Tavernier – horn == Charts ==