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".
Champagne
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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Per brindare a un incontro
Con te
Che già eri d'un altro
Ricordi c'era stato un invito
Stasera si va tutti a casa mia
Così
E già
Ti girava la testa
Per me
Non contavano gli altri
Seguivo con lo sguardo solo te
Se vuoi, ti accompagno se vuoi
La scusa più banale
Per rimanere soli io e te
E poi gettare via i perché
Amarti come sei
La prima volta, l'ultima
Champagne
Per un dolce segreto
Per noi
Un amore proibito
Ormai resta solo un bicchiere
Ed un ricordo da gettare via
Lo so, mi guardate lo so
Mi sembra una pazzia
Brindare solo, senza compagnia
Ma io, io devo festeggiare
La fine di un amore
Cameriere, champagne
The song "Champagne" by Andrea Bocelli is about a man who is raising a glass of champagne to a forbidden love that he shared with someone who was already involved with another person. He remembers the party they attended together where he was infatuated with her and paid her his full attention. He offers to leave with her just to be alone, but she declines. He remembers the sweet secret they shared and their love which was forbidden, but now all that is left is a glass of champagne and a memory that must be forgotten. The man calls for more champagne to celebrate the end of their love.
The song's lyrics describe the bittersweet emotions of love and loss. The singer is torn between his desire for the woman he loves and his understanding that their love cannot continue. The choice of champagne as a symbol of their love is fitting, as the drink is often associated with celebrations and happy occasions. However, in this song, the champagne is also a reminder of the love that must be left behind.
Overall, "Champagne" is a poignant song that captures the complex emotions of love and loss. Bocelli's powerful voice adds to the song's emotional impact, making it a touching tribute to a forbidden love.
Line by Line Meaning
Champagne
Opening line of the song, represents celebratory mood and signifies the beginning of a party.
Per brindare a un incontro
Toasting to a meeting or encounter, an occasion marked by raising a glass.
Con te che già eri d'un altro
Even though the singer was with someone else, he was toasting a meeting with the person he loved.
Ricordi c'era stato un invito, stasera si va tutti a casa mia
Reminiscing about an invitation where everyone ended up at his house for a party.
Così cominciava la festa
The beginning of the party, which led to feelings of excitement and celebration.
E già ti girava la testa
The excitement of the party was already getting to the singer, making his head spin.
Per me non contavano gli altri, seguivo con lo sguardo solo te
The only thing that mattered to the singer was the person he was in love with, whom he couldn't stop watching.
Se vuoi, ti accompagno se vuoi, la scusa più banale
The singer offers to accompany the person he loves, making the excuse that it's the most common thing to do.
Per rimanere soli io e te, e poi gettare via i perché
Wanting to be alone with the person he loves and forget about any questions or doubts they might have about their relationship.
Amarti come sei, la prima volta, l'ultima
Loving the person he's with as they are, for the first time and forever.
Champagne per un dolce segreto, per noi un amore proibito
Champagne to celebrate a sweet secret, their forbidden love for each other.
Ormai resta solo un bicchiere, ed un ricordo da gettare via
Now all that remains is an empty glass and a memory to forget.
Lo so, mi guardate lo so, mi sembra una pazzia
Aware that others might consider it crazy, the singer still wants to raise a glass on his own.
Brindare solo, senza compagnia, ma io, io devo festeggiare
Toasting alone without anyone to accompany him, but still feeling the need to celebrate.
La fine di un amore, cameriere, champagne
The end of a love, calling for the attention of a waiter to get more champagne.
Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a., Sugarmusic, Sugarmusic O/B/O Splash Ed. Musicali, Tratore
Written by: Domenico Di Francia, Salvatore De Pasquale, Sergio Iodice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theresalucas8757
Andrea, 8 months ago my husband died of post COVID complications. Prior to his death I would have him listen to one of your songs every now and then. He would tease me and ask me if I even knew what the song said. I would laugh and say it doesn't matter..its Andrea Bocelli. Now i help take care of our 7 month old grand nephew who my husband knew was on the way but didnt get to meet him. Well baby Hudson has my 💖 and when I take him out on his stroller or sit on the porch we listen to your beautiful songs that brings warmth, relaxation and a sense of calmness to us both. I thank you for the gift you received and share with us.
@uwekreutzer74
Es macht mein Herz froh
@chohyun_6011
남쪽한국 김호중가수 음반곡들이 보첼리님곡이많아서 열심히 여러번듣습니다 너무감동입니다 della sera
@user-ry5tz2xw4c
김호중 가수님 안드레아님의 길을 걸어가고 있습니다 아름답고도 웅장하고 화려한 음색의 소유자 에요
먼저 길 열어주신 님 땡큐
@karenhollup5817
He has a voice like an angel, I love him so much, wish I was there, he is the greatest man alive,🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤👄👄♥️♥️♥️❤️🔥❤️🔥🧚🏿♀️🧚🏿♀️🧚🏿♀️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
@paolaaffinito6068
HAPPY NEW YEAR MONSIEUR ANDREA BOCCELLI 🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖HAPPY NEW YEAR A TOUTE VOTRE FAMILLE 🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏🍀💖🙏
@user-jp5mh6os4w
un canzone e' veramente propria italana cosi espressiva e bella
@bonnielynnegibson4825
The best singer ever
@alanmccarthy2285
Bocelli is still the king 💕
@user-xb9vr8eo3r
太美妙了！