Tino Rossi (April 29, 1907 - September 26, 1983) was a singer and film acto… Read Full Bio ↴Tino Rossi (April 29, 1907 - September 26, 1983) was a singer and film actor.
Born Constantino Rossi in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, he became a tenor of French cabaret and one of the great romantic idols of his time. Gifted with an operatic voice, a "Latin Lover" persona made him a movie star as well. Over his career, Rossi made hundreds of records and appeared in more than 25 films, the most notable of which was the 1953 production, Si Versailles m'était conté directed by Sacha Guitry. His romantic ballads had women swooning and his art-songs by Jules Massenet (1842-1912), Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947), and other composers helped draw sold out audiences wherever he performed.
As a young man, he played guitar and sang at a variety of small venues in his hometown of Ajaccio before going on to perform in Marseilles and at resort clubs along the French Riviera. In the early 1930s he went to Paris and within a few years achieved enormous success, joining a Columbia Records roster that included the biggest stars of the day such as Lucienne Boyer, Damia, Pills et Tabet, Mireille, and Jean Sablon.
Rossi's success was greatly aided by songwriter Vincent Scotto (1876-1952), who wrote his first hits and collaborated with him for many years, composing and arranging many Rossi songs. Prior to World War II. Rossi was a major box office attraction in the French speaking world but expanded his audience to America with a 1938 visit followed up by wartime tours across the USA and Canada. In 1946, his song "Petit Papa Noël" sold more than thirty million copies worldwide. A Christmas classic for the family, the song still sells by the thousands each Yuletide season. The recipient of many musical awards, including the prestigious Grand Prix du Disque, Tino Rossi is the most popular personality to ever come from Corsica other than Napoleon Bonaparte.
In 1947 he married Lilia Vetti, a young dancer he met while making a film. They would have a son together in a marriage that lasted for a lifetime. A star of film and the operetta scene, Tino Rossi's career also evolved into the television era, appearing in a number of popular variety shows. Age, and the advent of rock and roll in the 1960s saw him take backstage with the new generation of music lovers but he remained enormously popular with a following built up over fifty years of performing.
In 1982, for his contribution to France and its culture, President François Mitterrand named Tino Rossi a Commander of the Legion of Honor. That same year Rossi gave his last public performance at the Casino de Paris, a show that popular demand turned into a three month stint.
Tino Rossi died of pancreatic cancer in 1983 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. His body returned to his native Ajaccio for burial in the family plot at the local cemetery. His hometown named a street and the sailing harbor in his honor and at Nogent-sur-Marne, on the River Marne in Paris, there is a square named Tino Rossi Square.
Born Constantino Rossi in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, he became a tenor of French cabaret and one of the great romantic idols of his time. Gifted with an operatic voice, a "Latin Lover" persona made him a movie star as well. Over his career, Rossi made hundreds of records and appeared in more than 25 films, the most notable of which was the 1953 production, Si Versailles m'était conté directed by Sacha Guitry. His romantic ballads had women swooning and his art-songs by Jules Massenet (1842-1912), Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947), and other composers helped draw sold out audiences wherever he performed.
As a young man, he played guitar and sang at a variety of small venues in his hometown of Ajaccio before going on to perform in Marseilles and at resort clubs along the French Riviera. In the early 1930s he went to Paris and within a few years achieved enormous success, joining a Columbia Records roster that included the biggest stars of the day such as Lucienne Boyer, Damia, Pills et Tabet, Mireille, and Jean Sablon.
Rossi's success was greatly aided by songwriter Vincent Scotto (1876-1952), who wrote his first hits and collaborated with him for many years, composing and arranging many Rossi songs. Prior to World War II. Rossi was a major box office attraction in the French speaking world but expanded his audience to America with a 1938 visit followed up by wartime tours across the USA and Canada. In 1946, his song "Petit Papa Noël" sold more than thirty million copies worldwide. A Christmas classic for the family, the song still sells by the thousands each Yuletide season. The recipient of many musical awards, including the prestigious Grand Prix du Disque, Tino Rossi is the most popular personality to ever come from Corsica other than Napoleon Bonaparte.
In 1947 he married Lilia Vetti, a young dancer he met while making a film. They would have a son together in a marriage that lasted for a lifetime. A star of film and the operetta scene, Tino Rossi's career also evolved into the television era, appearing in a number of popular variety shows. Age, and the advent of rock and roll in the 1960s saw him take backstage with the new generation of music lovers but he remained enormously popular with a following built up over fifty years of performing.
In 1982, for his contribution to France and its culture, President François Mitterrand named Tino Rossi a Commander of the Legion of Honor. That same year Rossi gave his last public performance at the Casino de Paris, a show that popular demand turned into a three month stint.
Tino Rossi died of pancreatic cancer in 1983 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. His body returned to his native Ajaccio for burial in the family plot at the local cemetery. His hometown named a street and the sailing harbor in his honor and at Nogent-sur-Marne, on the River Marne in Paris, there is a square named Tino Rossi Square.
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Tino Rossi Lyrics
Ajaccio La la la la la lère La la la la la…
Ave Maria 1. AVE MARIA! Reine des cieux! Vers toi s'élève ma prière Je…
Besame mucho Besame, Besame Mucho, Embrasse-moi mon amour que je puisse o…
Chanson pour Nina Ô Nina, vois le soleil rayonne, Et le ciel est bleu…
Complainte Corse In casà mé nasci un bell'amore In casa mé cantà u…
Guitare d'amour Refrain : Guitare d'amour, apporte-lui l'écho des beaux jour…
J'ai Toujours Chanté Des Chansons D'amour J'ai toujours chanté des chansons d'amour La seule chose qui…
La Paloma Là-bas sous le ciel brûlant près de Santiago La voix d'un…
La vie commence à 60 ans 244 - La vie commence à 60 ans Comm' au-tre-fois nous…
Laissez Moi Vous Aimer Je sais qu'au fond c'est un rêve insensé Mais de vous…
Le chant du gardian Là-bas, du bout de l'horizon, J'entends venir une chanson Qu…
Le rêve passe Mon amour du jour Craint la lumière. Les bruits d'alentour …
Le temps des cerises Refrain: C'est le temps des guitares, C'est le temps des bea…
Ma ritournelle MA RITOURNELLE 1. Le jour s'est enfui, la nuit prend son v…
Maria Epa Un, dos, tres Un pasito pa'lante, María Un, dos, tr…
Marinella {Refrain:} MARINELLA! Ah..., reste encore dans mes bras, …
Méditerranée Sous le climat qui fait chanter tout le Midi, Sous le…
O corse ile d'amour 1. Là-bas, près des côtes de France Sur la mer immense Au ci…
Oh mon papa Oh! Mon Papa, si beau, si doux, si généreux Oh! Mon…
Petit Papa Noel C'est la belle nuit de Noël La neige étend son…
Petit papa Noël C'est la belle nuit de Noël La neige étend son manteau…
Plaisir d'amour Plaisir D'amour ne dure qu'un moment Chagrin d'amour dure to…
Solenzara A Solenzara Più bè nun si po sta Quandu pens'a Solenzara…
Tango bleu Tout le bleu du ciel Danse dans tes yeux Tout le bleu…
Tant Qu'Il Y Aura Des Etoiles On est des clochards, on n'a pas d'abris, On vit dans…
Tchi Tchi Tu n'as que seize ans et faut voir comme Tu affoles…
Un violon dans la nuit Dans la nuit un violon joue presqu'en sourdine Pour nous se…
Vieni vieni 1. Paola, mon amante Ma canzone ce soir Dans la nuit si trou…