A disciple of Luciano Pavarotti and Zucchero Fornaciari, the blind, Tuscany-born, vocalist has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary opera. His participation in Pavarotti's 1992 hit, Miserere, and Fornaciari's 1993 world tour brought him international attention. Opera, however, represents only one side of his musical persona. Bocelli has been equally successful as a pop ballad singer, having recorded duets with Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman and Eros Ramazzotti. Al Jarreau, who sang with Bocelli during The Night of Proms in November 1995, praised Bocelli when he said, "I have had the honour to sing with the most beautiful voice in the world." Bocelli grew up on a farm in Lajatico, a rural village in Tuscany. Beginning piano lessons at the age of six, he later added flute and saxophone.
Despite his obvious musical talents, Bocelli didn't consider a career in music until he had studied law at the University of Pisa and had earned a Doctor Of Law degree. Inspired to pursue music, he studied with famed tenor Franco Corelli, supporting himself by performing in piano bars.
Bocelli's first break as a singer came in 1992 when Fornaciari auditioned tenors to record a demo tape of Miserere, which he had co-written with Bono of U2. Successfully passing the audition, Bocelli recorded the tune as a duet with Pavarotti.
After touring with Fornaciari in 1993, Bocelli performed as a guest star in the Pavarotti International festival held in Modena in September 1994. In addition to performing solo and in a duet with Pavarotti, Bocelli sang with Bryan Adams, Andreas Vollenweider and Nancy Gustavsson. In November 1995, Bocelli toured Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain and France with "Night Of Proms", which also featured Al Jarreau, Bryan Ferry, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp and John Miles.
Bocelli's first two albums -- Il Mare Calmo Della Sera in 1994 and Bocelli in 1996 -- showcased his operatic singing. His third effort, Viaggio Italiano, featured famous arias and traditional songs from Naples. Although released only in Italy, the album sold more than 300,000 copies. With his fourth album, Romanza, released in 1997, Bocelli turned to pop music. The album included the hit, Time to Say Goodbye, recorded as a duet with Sarah Brightman. Bocelli continued to focus on pop balladry with his fifth album, Sogno, released in 1999, which featured a duet with Celine Dion of the David Foster- and Carole Bayer Sager-penned tune, The Prayer, sold more than ten million copies, received a Golden Globe award and led to Bocelli being nominated for a Grammy as "best new artist".
Blue Christmas
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue, blue memories start calling
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
The lyrics to "Blue Christmas" by Andrea Bocelli convey the sadness and loneliness one feels during the holiday season when they are missing someone they love. The title itself is a play on words, as "blue" can refer to both the color associated with Christmas (as in "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas") and the feeling of melancholy. The opening line "I'll have a blue Christmas without you" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer expresses their sorrow at being without their loved one during the festive period.
The second verse goes on to describe how even the decorations of Christmas - the red and green colors and the traditional Christmas tree - don't bring joy when that person is not there to share it with. The chorus repeats the message of the first verse, emphasizing the sorrow and pain the singer is feeling. The final lines of the song acknowledge that while the person they are missing may be having a happy Christmas without them, the singer will still be having a blue one.
Overall, these lyrics paint a poignant picture of loss and sadness during what is supposed to be a joyous time of year. The contrast between the festive imagery and the singer's emotions highlights the magnitude of their loss, and makes the song a powerful reminder of the importance of loved ones during the holidays.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a blue Christmas without you,
I'll be melancholic during this holiday season because I can't celebrate it with you.
I'll be so blue thinking about you.
My heart will ache as I think about how nice it would be to spend Christmas with you.
Decorations of red
The festive decorations that I see around me, those with shades of red,
On a green Christmas tree
That are hanging on a green Christmas tree,
Won't mean a thing if
Are meaningless if,
You're not here with me
You're not present alongside me to enjoy them together.
I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain,
It's a fact that I'll have a sad Christmas this year.
And when that blue heartache starts hurting,
When my heart starts aching and hurting,
You'll be doing all right
It seems that you will survive and feel all right,
With your Christmas of white,
Celebrating a Christmas full of joy and hope,
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
But I'll still have a sad and lonely Christmas without you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson
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@judychinn6875
This was so beautiful! So special! Never expected to see Reba singing with Andrea Bocelli! Wonderful idea! they are two of the most talented singers on earth right now. Thank you thank you.🙏🎤🎶❤❤❤❤
@dannyhuffman
Hi Judy hope you're okay?
@Christian-Music11
This is a superb performance from both artists. I've been saying for years that Reba McEntire never receives the acclaim she deserves as a true vocalist. Really enjoyed this.
@kerstinvidana5881
I watched Andrea's face when Reba starts singing. His smile and looks says I like that. What a duo
@jamiewilcox.506
I know it's not going to happen, but I always wish Andrea would open his eyes. I picture them being very pretty.
@premkumarj1951
I ver much love these two artists. Andrea and Mcentire
@milatesssalcedo3992
Blue Christmas at this pandemic 2020, I’ll miss my son Christian, his first Christmas in heaven. We love you son.
@stevecritcheson4067
Elvis will be singing this to your son❤️
@gaetanadimarco4105
BRAVO❤❤❤❤❤
@christinamjp
God-bless you this movie a hard time for you but the strength of the Lord will hold you up and hold you in his arms. God-bless you.😇🙏