He was born in the town of Cellino San Marco (province of Brindisi, Apulia … Read Full Bio ↴He was born in the town of Cellino San Marco (province of Brindisi, Apulia in Southern Italy), where he still lives.
His mother named him Albano because, when he was born, his father was fighting in Albania for the Italian Army during World War II.
He made his debute in 1966 both as a singer, at the Festival delle Rose, and on television. He won the Disco per l'Estate, an Italian song contest, with Pensando a te in 1968. He recorded some major hits such as La siepe and Nel sole at that time.
He married Romina Power (daughter of the American actor Tyrone Power), the woman who had already started to share her musical career with him, on July 26, 1970. That year, Al Bano and Romina Power also recorded Storia di due innamorati.
Together they have sung as the duo Al Bano & Romina Power for almost thirty years and are popular in Italy and Germany.
Al Bano returned to his solo career in 1996 with È la mia vita which was followed by Verso il sole in 1997 and Ancora in volo in 1999.
He also starred in the Italian reality show L'isola dei Famosi (Italian version of Celebrity Survivor) with his daughter, Romina Carrisi in 2005. Al Bano returned to Sanremo in 2007. He sang Nel Perdono which came in second place. Al bano still tours all over the world and Al Bano and his music are to this day still loved throughout the world. To date Al Bano has sold 165 million albums around the world.

Astro del Ciel
Al Bano Lyrics

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Astro del ciel
Pargol divin
Mite agnello redentor
Tu che i vati da lungi sognar
Tu che angeliche voci nunziar
Luce dona alle genti
Pace infondi nei cuor

Astro del ciel
Pargol divin
Mite agnello redentor
Tu di stirpe regale decor
Tu virgineo, mistico fior
Luce dona alle menti
Pace infondi nei cuor

Astro del ciel
Pargol divin
Mite agnello redentor
Tu disceso a scontare l′error
Tu sol nato a parlare d'amor

Luce dona alle menti
Pace infondi nei cuor

Overall Meaning

The song "Astro del Ciel" by Al Bano is a hymn dedicated to the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics praise the divine child who came to redeem mankind. The song describes Jesus as a "star in the sky," a "divine child," and a "gentle lamb." In the first verse, the song refers to the prophecies of the Old Testament when it says that Jesus was dreamed by the prophets from afar and announced by angelic voices. The second verse emphasizes the royal lineage of Jesus and his mystical quality, comparing him to a virgin flower. The third verse speaks of Christ's mission to atone for the sins of humanity and to spread the message of love.

Overall, "Astro del Ciel" is a hymn of adoration and gratitude towards Christ, for his mercy, love, and his sacrifice. It invites the listener to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and the hope that the birth of Christ brings to the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Astro del ciel
Oh shining star in the sky

Pargol divin
Divine infant

Mite agnello redentor
Gentle redeeming lamb

Tu che i vati da lungi sognar
You, who long ago were dreamt by the prophets

Tu che angeliche voci nunziar
You, who were announced by angelic voices

Luce dona alle genti
You give light to the people

Pace infondi nei cuor
You bring peace to the hearts

Tu di stirpe regale decor
You come from a royal lineage

Tu virgineo, mistico fior
You are a virginal, mystical flower

Luce dona alle menti
You bring light to the minds

Pace infondi nei cuor
You bring peace to the hearts