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".
Pulcinella
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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S'è purtato 'e guarattelle, na resella e llariulà
E chesta tarantella nessuno 'a po' cantà
'Nce vo pulicenella e ghjammolo a piglià
E chi me votta a ccà, e chi me votta a llà
Pecché 'stu votta votta è na rota c'ha dà girà
È 'stu munno c'ha dà pazzià
E chi me votta a ccà, e chi me votta a llà
Pecché 'sta vita fa', nzuchete nzù nzuchete nzà
T'he addormuta 'nnammuratella, comme si bella Napule na'
Tiene sempe 'na vucchella, chiena 'e fuoco e verità
Tu si' 'na figliulella ca' s'ha da mmaretà
'Nziem'a pulicenella e jammelo a piglià
E chi me votta a ccà, e chi me votta a llà
Pecché 'sta vita fa', nzuchete nzù nzuchete nzà
The lyrics of Andrea Bocelli's song Pulcinella are in Italian and speak about Pulcinella, a famous character from the Italian Commedia dell'arte, known for his comic and lively performances. The song speaks of how Pulcinella has arrived with his horse and cart, his "guarattelle," and they are ready to perform the tarantella dance. The singer points out that no one can sing the dance like Pulcinella, and he goes on to join him in the dance.
The song also speaks of the chaos and confusion in life, as people try to control and navigate their way through it. The singer questions why some people are with him, and some are not, and why life is full of ups and downs. He mentions that life is all about the experiences, both good and bad, and we must enjoy every moment of it.
Overall, the lyrics are a celebration of traditions, culture, and the liveliness of Pulcinella's performances, and also an insight into the complexities of life and the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Se nnè ghjuto pulicenella, pulicenella populo pò
If Pulcinella has arrived, the people can have fun
S'è purtato 'e guarattelle, na resella e llariulà
He brought his castanets, a saddle, and a merry tune
E chesta tarantella nessuno 'a po' cantà
No one can sing this tarantella
'Nce vo pulicenella e ghjammolo a piglià
Let's go, Pulcinella, and catch him
E chi me votta a ccà, e chi me votta a llà
Whoever calls me here or there
Pecché 'stu votta votta è na rota c'ha dà girà
Because this cycle has to turn
È 'stu munno c'ha dà pazzià
This world has to go crazy
T'he addormuta 'nnammuratella, comme si bella Napule na'
You have fallen asleep, my enamored one, as beautiful as Naples
Tiene sempe 'na vucchella, chiena 'e fuoco e verità
You always have a little mouth, full of fire and truth
Tu si' 'na figliulella ca' s'ha da mmaretà
You are a young girl who has to get married
'Nziem'a pulicenella e jammelo a piglià
Together with Pulcinella, let's go catch him
Pecché 'sta vita fa', nzuchete nzù nzuchete nzà
Because this life goes, ups and downs, ups and downs
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rodrigo Gonçalves
No, Icarus, there is no other tenors singing this song, because it was written for Bocelli. It is a recent music.
Nino Urushadze
He never sings good but just always Best !
Matteo Bocelli
Thank you so much for your love and support you have showed me 🥰🥰I really appreciate ♥️♥️♥️
Roger Eklund
Great andrea fantastic WONDERFUL beatiful excellent love from
ROBERTA FATUR
What a fun piece, sounds like he is having fun recording, I hope so!!raf
IcarusMan2
Do any other tenors sing this song?
Bradley Monroe
I could be learning this!
DELIA GRACIELA CIOFOLO
Bello,bello...
Roger Eklund
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Roger Eklund
Gre at andrea fantastic WONDERFUL beatiful excellent love from Roger Eklund bravissimo excellent