He is probably best known internationally for the song Senza Una Donna, which is a duet with Paul Young and hit number 4 in the latter's native United Kingdom, where Zucchero has generally made little commercial impact, in 1991. He commenced his musical career in 1970 with his first single in 1976, and his first album in 1983. His music, in Italian, Spanish and in English, is largely inspired by gospel, blues and rock music, and alternates between syrupy ballads and more rhythmic boogie-like pieces. He sang several duets, in public or on disc, with Joe Cocker, Miles Davis, Paul Young, Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Luciano Pavarotti, Tom Jones, and Johnny Hallyday.
European hit singles include Il Volo (English version: My love), Cosi Celeste, Baila (sexy thing), Diamante (featuring soul singer Randy Crawford), and Wonderful World (with Eric Clapton). Zucchero's 2004 album ZU & Co features duets with Miles Davis, Paul Young, Sheryl Crow, The Cranberries's Dolores O'Riordan, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Maná, Brian May, and Sting. It has sold millions of copies throughout Europe and the world and entered the Billboard 200 charts after its release in the U.S. in the summer of 2005.
In July 2005, Zucchero took part in the Live 8 concerts in both Rome and Paris. In July 2006 Zucchero's new single 'Bacco Perbacco' was released. A new studio album, produced by Don Was will be released in September.
Blue's Introduction
Zucchero Lyrics
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Salva il giovane dallo stress
E dall'azione cattolica!
The lyrics to Blue's Introduction by Zucchero are quite intriguing, as they seem to be commenting on the idea of sexual desire and its role in relieving stress and freeing individuals from the constraints of Catholicism. The opening line, "solo una sana e consapevole libidine," can be translated to mean "only a healthy and conscious lust," suggesting that there is a positive and even necessary role for sexual desire in our lives. The next line, "salva il giovane dallo stress," further emphasizes this point, suggesting that sexual release can be a crucial way to alleviate stress and tension.
However, the final line, "e dall'azione cattolica," complicates this message, implying that sexual desire may also be seen as a challenge to the more restrictive and repressive teachings of Catholicism. Overall, the lyrics seem to be advocating for a more open and accepting attitude towards sexual desire, one that recognizes its importance in our lives and doesn't seek to shame or repress it.
Contributed by Hunter N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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