Born Alfredo Sánchez Luna in Caracas, Venezuela, Sadel was affectionately called "The Favorite Tenor of Venezuela". He adopted his stage name by combining the last syllable of his surname with the last syllable of the surname of his favorite idol, tango singer Carlos Gardel. According to musician Aldemaro Romero, Sadel became Venezuela's heart-throb due to his huge popularity with the feminine audience. Being in the peak of his popularity he was shown to the doors of Hollywood, but convinced of his conditions for the bel canto, he went to Europe to cultivate his spirit through the serious music, studying in important conservatories, to devote himself to the opera and zarzuela genres.
The means meanness certain and his political affinity carried difficulties to him in his country. Nevertheless, he was acclaimed. He made films in Cuba and Mexico next to Graciela Naranjo and Amador Bendayán, among other important Venezuelan artists.
Sadel died in Caracas, Venezuela, at age of 59.
Nocturnal
Alfredo Sadel Lyrics
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A traves de las palmas que duermen tranquilas
se arrulla la luna de plata en el mar tropical,
y mis brazos se tienden hambrientos en busca de ti.
En la noche un perfume de flores que evoca
tu aliento embriagante y el dulce besar de tu boca,
y mis labios esperan sedientos un beso de ti.
Siento que estás junto a mi, pero es mentira es ilusión, sí.
pidiendo a la luna el milagro de estar junto a ti.
Y tal vez ni siquiera en tus sueños
te acuerdas de mí.
The lyrics of the song Nocturnal by Alfredo Sadel are melancholic in nature and express the singer's longing for their lover. The opening lines of the song paint a vivid picture of a peaceful tropical night, with the moonlight reflected in the sea and the palm trees sleeping. However, the singer feels incomplete without their lover and desperately reaches out to them, craving their touch and kiss. The scent of imaginary flowers reminds the singer of their lover's intoxicating breath and sweet kiss, making them yearn for them more.
Despite the singer's yearning, they acknowledge that the imagined physical presence of their lover is just an illusion, and they are unable to be together in reality. The singer spends their days and nights watching the moon, hoping for a miracle that would unite them with their lover. However, they realize that their lover might not remember them, not even in their dreams.
The song Nocturnal is a beautiful expression of unrequited love, and the lyrics are complemented by the soothing melody of the song. It leaves a lasting impression on the listener long after it is over, as it speaks to a universal emotion that most people can relate to at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
A traves de las palmas que duermen tranquilas
The sleeping palms sway as the silvery moon rocks the tropical sea.
se arrulla la luna de plata en el mar tropical,
The silver moon lulls on the tropical sea bed.
y mis brazos se tienden hambrientos en busca de ti.
My arms stretch out hungrily in search of you.
En la noche un perfume de flores que evoca
In the night, a fragrant scent of flowers that reminds me
tu aliento embriagante y el dulce besar de tu boca,
Of your intoxicating breath and your sweet lips.
y mis labios esperan sedientos un beso de ti.
My thirsty lips long for a kiss from you.
Siento que estás junto a mi, pero es mentira es ilusión, sí.
I feel like you are here with me, but it is a lie, just an illusion.
Y así paso los días y paso las noches
And so I pass my days and my nights
pidiendo a la luna el milagro de estar junto a ti.
Praying to the moon for the miracle of being together with you.
Y tal vez ni siquiera en tus sueños
And maybe even in your dreams
te acuerdas de mí.
You don't even remember me.
Contributed by Elliot F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carmenomairacalderon8700
No existen palabras para describir la rica sensación que se experimenta al escuchar esta sublime, magnifica, extraordinaria y portentosa voz. En las nubes, pues....
@marinomarin8776
Gracias por brindarnos tan excelente e inmortal voz, con un sinfónico respaldo musical.... ¡ Verdaderas joyas musicales !!!
@estonymaradey6973
Extraordinaria voz. De las mejores del mundo. Con mucha cadencia y hermosa melodia. No hay otro como él.
@ligiaquintana3023
Alfredo sadel, nos dejó hermosas canciones, en su melodiosa voz, el galope, lágrimas, di, escríbeme etc, paz en su tumba. 🙏
@davidrodriguez100
En la decada 50-70 en casa de miI madre escuchabamos a Alfredo Sade, era el tiempo en que mis hermanos hacian la Universidad.. Hoy, oir esta voz y la manera de interpretar , me llena de felicidad, es una emocion muy grande recordar sus canciones. Venezolano ,orgullo de todos los latinoamericanos.
@hemu120785
¡QUE HERMOSA VERSIÓN!.... tenia que ser Alfredo Sadel ¿se fijan que todas las piezas que canta las hace muy libres y naturales? Gracias por subirlo
@andypierrerussell9654
Infante y Sadel inigualables, muy mamalones, súper perrones
@ellocodesombrero
La voz mas hermosa de Venezuela y America Latina. Un privilegio escucharlo.Mi papá lo escuchaba mucho, yo aprendí a respectar a este gran interprete.Soy Dominicano y felicito a todos los venezolanos por tener ese gran Orgullo de ese gran tenor................
@guzmanramontorrealbamartin5434
La voz perfecta,dicción impecable,presencia magnífica es el tenor por todos los tiempos que puso en alto el nombre de Venezuela
@cesar1970ism
El no canta. El habla y te explica con melodías el mas sublime sentimiento de la letra de la música., Te sientes completo , satisfecho en paz con la pasión que evoca una identidad perfecta.