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".
Canzoni Stonate
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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Quando ci troviamo a casa
e abbiam bevuto
Non pensare che ti abbiam dimenticato
Proprio ieri sera
parlavamo di te
Camminando verso casa mi
A letto mi son girato
e non ho ditto niente
E ho ripensato alla tua voce
così fresca e strana
Che dava al nostro gruppo qualcosa di più
Enrico che suona,
sua moglie fa il coro
Giovanni come sempre ascolta
stonato com?è
Canzoni d?amore
che fanno ancora bene al cuore
Noi stanchi ma contenti
Se chiudi gli occhi forse
tu ci senti anche da lì
L?altra domenica siamo andati al lago
Ho preso anche un luccio grande
Che sembrava un drago
Poi a sera in treno
abbiam cantato piano
Quell pezzo Americano
che cantavi tu
Canzoni stonate
parole sempre un po?sbagliate
Ricordi quante serate
passate così
Se chiudi gli occhi forse
tu ci senti anche da lì
Canzoni d?amore
che fanno ancora bene al cuore
diciamo quasi sempre
qualche volta no qualche volta no
Canzoni stonate
parole sempre un po?sbagliate
Ricordi quante serate
passate così
The song Canzoni Stonate, which features collaboration between Andrea Bocelli and Stevie Wonder, is sung in Italian except for one verse in English. The heartfelt lyrics describe the bonds formed between a small group of friends who sing together, expressing how even though they may not always hit the right notes or get the words right, their songs still resonate with their love and passion for music. The lyrics also touch upon the memories they share, such as singing an American song that the person they are singing about used to sing with them. The song speaks of how music can bring people together, even if their performances are not perfect.
Throughout the verses, the song mentions different characters within the text, such as Enrico who plays an instrument, his wife who sings backup, and Giovanni who is known for singing off-key. These simple descriptions of the individuals help to add character and personality to the song, making it feel authentic and genuine. The song also describes how these friends come together to sing whenever they have had something to drink, typically in someone's home.
This song represents not only the power of music but also the power of friendships and shared experiences that come along with it. The lyrics speak to anyone who has ever been a part of a karaoke night or a musical group, with the bittersweet memories of friends who may have moved on or the joyful moments of singing together that will never be forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
Canto solamente insieme a pochi amici
I only sing with a few close friends when we gather at home and have had a few drinks.
Non pensare che ti abbiam dimenticato
Don't think that we've forgotten about you, we were actually talking about you just last night.
Camminando verso casa mi sei tornata in mente
As I was walking home, you came to mind.
E ho ripensato alla tua voce così fresca e strana
I thought back to your voice that was so unique and refreshing.
Enrico che suona, sua moglie fa il coro
Enrico plays while his wife sings backup.
Giovanni come sempre ascolta stonato com'è
As usual, Giovanni listens while singing off-key.
Canzoni d'amore che fanno ancora bene al cuore
Love songs that still do the heart good.
Se chiudi gli occhi forse tu ci senti anche da lì
If you close your eyes, maybe you can still hear us from there.
L'altra domenica siamo andati al lago
Last Sunday we went to the lake.
Ho preso anche un luccio grande che sembrava un drago
I even caught a large pike that looked like a dragon.
Poi a sera in treno abbiam cantato piano
Then in the evening, we quietly sang on the train.
Quell pezzo Americano che cantavi tu
That American song that you used to sing.
Canzoni stonate parole sempre un po' sbagliate
Off-key songs with lyrics that are always a bit wrong.
Ricordi quante serate passate così
Remember how many evenings we've spent like this?
Diciamo quasi sempre qualche volta no qualche volta no
We almost always say yes, but sometimes no, sometimes no.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Aldo Donati, Giulio Rapetti Mogol
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
Canto solamente insieme a pochi amici
Quando ci troviamo a casa
e abbiam bevuto
Non pensare che ti abbiam dimenticato
Proprio ieri sera
parlavamo di te
Camminando verso casa mi
sei tornata in mente
A letto mi son girato
e non ho ditto niente
E ho ripensato alla tua voce
così fresca e strana
Che dava al nostro gruppo qualcosa di più
Enrico che suona,
sua moglie fa il coro
Giovanni come sempre ascolta
stonato com?è
Canzoni d?amore
che fanno ancora bene al cuore
Noi stanchi ma contenti
Se chiudi gli occhi forse
tu ci senti anche da lì
L?altra domenica siamo andati al lago
Ho preso anche un luccio grande
Che sembrava un drago
Poi a sera in treno
abbiam cantato piano
Quell pezzo Americano
che cantavi tu
Canzoni stonate
parole sempre un po?sbagliate
Ricordi quante serate
passate così
Se chiudi gli occhi forse
tu ci senti anche da lì
Canzoni d?amore
che fanno ancora bene al cuore
diciamo quasi sempre
qualche volta no qualche volta no
Canzoni stonate
parole sempre un po?sbagliate
Ricordi quante serate
passate così
@valengabu448
Сегодня в моей жизни произошло большое событие: я встретился с песней Сanzoni stonate в исполнении Andrea Bocelli, его голос, плюс гармоника и оркестр - всё это пронзительно вошло в моё сердце, я влюбился с первой ноты..., это исполнение не оставляет меня ни на минуту, оно звучит внутри меня постоянно, чтобы я ни делал, - какое прекрасное наваждение, волшебное блаженство, выше которого, кажется, ничего нет. Хотелось бы поделиться с кем то этой радостью, но я не делаю этого, т.к. понимаю, что это глубоко индивидуально. Такое со мной случалось и раньше. За 88 лет жизни несколько десятков раз, но каждый раз это непередаваемое чувство восторга! Спасибо Богу! Жизнь прекрасна! Бесконечная благодарность всем, кто исполнил и донёс до меня этот шедевр.
@mariaspradlin7215
There will never be a singer like this..not for a long time.
@pris10251111
One of the most sensual songs ever made!
@user-fe6jv5ju6g
Прекрасный Боччели!!! Прекрасное Исполнение!!!! Прекрасные Итальянские Песни!!!! Спасибо Каналу!!!
@darios.1130
Andrea Bocelli has one of the most variable voices in the world. He sings classic and pop music in a fantastic way!
@mariaeugeniaolverasanchez6519
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@BibliotecaETECNA
This song makes me wanna cry. That´s what I call real art.
@tserennadmidboldbaatar1519
Real artist sings like this on a live performance 👏🏻 so clean 👍
Melody and lyrics, so simple but beautiful at the same time. Love this song ❤
@user-el2fb8ep8y
Слушаю второй день не отрываясь....Божественно, браво Андреа!!!!!!
@marieharris1230
SHCH A SEXY, GORGEOUS ITALIAN MAN. THE VOICE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD. BRAVO👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏