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".
Santa Lucia
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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L'astro d'argento
Placida è l'onda
Prospero il vento
Sul mare luccica
L'astro d'argento
Placida è l'onda
Venite all'agile
Barchetta mia
Oh, Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia
Venite all'agile
Barchetta mia
Oh, Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia
Con questo zeffiro
Così soave
Oh, come è bello
Star sulla nave
Con questo zeffiro
Così soave
Oh, come è bello
Star sulla nave
Su passeggeri
Venite via
Oh, Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia
Su passeggeri
Venite via
Oh, Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia
Oh, dolce Napoli
Oh, suol beato
Ove sorridere
Volle il creato
Oh, dolce Napoli
Oh, suol beato
Ove sorridere
Volle il creato
Tu sei l'impero
Dell'armonia
Oh, Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia
Tu sei l'impero
Dell'armonia
Oh, Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia
The lyrics of Andrea Bocelli's song Santa Lucia describe the peaceful and calm nature of the sea. The silver star shining bright over calm waves and the wind blowing gently create a soothing environment that the singer invites the passengers of his boat to enjoy. The use of visual and auditory imagery creates a serene picture in the listener's mind. The singer invites his passengers to come aboard his agile boat and enjoy the serene atmosphere that surrounds them.
Furthermore, the song mentions the beautiful city of Naples, which is described as a blessed land where the creator intended people to be happy. Its beauty and seamless harmony gave it the name "emperor of harmony." The singer extols the magnificence and tranquillity of this place that has captured his heart.
The song is an ode to the beauty and serenity of the Naples coast, which inspires awe and fascination. The singer invites his passengers to board his ship and enjoy the peace and calmness that surround them. Also, the singer extols the beauty and harmony of Naples and the happiness it brings to people.
Line by Line Meaning
Sul mare luccica
The sea glistens
L'astro d'argento
Under the silver star
Placida è l'onda
The wave is calm
Prospero il vento
The wind is favorable
Venite all'agile
Hurry aboard
Barchetta mia
My little boat
Oh, Santa Lucia
Oh, Saint Lucia
Con questo zeffiro
With this zephyr
Così soave
So gentle
Oh, come è bello
Oh, how beautiful it is
Star sulla nave
To be aboard a ship
Su passeggeri
Embark, passengers
Venite via
Let's go away
Oh, dolce Napoli
Oh, sweet Naples
Oh, suol beato
Oh, blessed land
Ove sorridere
Where smiles abound
Volle il creato
As the Creator willed
Tu sei l'impero
You are the empire
Dell'armonia
Of harmony
Oh, Santa Lucia
Oh, Saint Lucia
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Teodoro Cottrau, Renato Serio
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Matias Villar
Sul mare luccica
L'astro d'argento
Placida è l'onda
Prospero il vento
Venite all'agile
Barchetta mia
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
Con questo zeffiro
Così soave
Oh, come è bello
Star sulla nave
Su passeggeri
Venite via
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
In' fra le tende
Bandir la cena
In una sera
Così serena
Chi non dimanda
Chi non desia
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
Mare sì placido
Vento sì caro
Scordar fa
I triboli
Al marinaio
E va gridando
Con allegria
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
O dolce napoli
O suol beato
Ove sorridere
Volle il creato
Tu sei l'impero
Dell'armonia
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
Or che tardate?
Bella è la sera
Spira un'auretta
Fresca e leggiera
Venite all'agile
Barchetta mia
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
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English:
On the sea glitters the silver star
Gentle the waves, favorable the winds.
On the sea glitters the silver star
Gentle the waves, favorable the winds.
Come into my nimble little boat,
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
Come into my nimble little boat,
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
With this breeze, so gentle,
Oh, how beautiful to be on the ship!
With this breeze, so gentle,
Oh, how beautiful to be on the ship!
Come aboard passengers, come on!
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
Come aboard passengers, come on!
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
Inside the tents, putting aside supper
On such a quiet evening,
Inside the tents, putting aside supper
On such a quiet evening,
Who wouldn't demand, who wouldn't desire?
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
Who wouldn't demand, who wouldn't desire?
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
Sea so calm, the wind so dear,
Forget what makes trouble for the sailor,
Sea so calm, the wind so dear,
Forget what makes trouble for the sailor,
And go shout with merriment,
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
And go shout with merriment,
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
O sweet Naples, O blessed soil,
Where to smile desired its creation,
O sweet Naples, upon blessed soil,
Where to smile desired its creation,
You are the kingdom of harmony,
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
You are the kingdom of harmony,
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
Now to linger? The evening is beautiful.
A little breeze blows fresh and light.
Now to linger? The evening is beautiful.
A little breeze blows fresh and light.
Come into my nimble little boat,
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
Come into my nimble little boat,
Saint Lucy! Saint Lucy!
Eleni Papa
Sul mare luccia l'astro d'argento,
Placida è l'onda, prospero è il vento
Venite all'agile barchetta mia...
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!
Con questo zeffiro, così soave
Oh! Com'è bello star su la nave!
Su passaggieri, venite via!
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!
In fra le tende bandir la cena
In una sera così serena!
Chi non domanda, chi non desia?
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!
Mare sì placido, vento sì caro
Scordar fa I triboli al marinaro,
E va gridando con allegria,
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!
O dolce Napoli, o suol beato,
Ove sorridere volle il creato
Tu sei l'impero dell'armonia!
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!
Or che tardate? Bella è la sera,
Spira un'auretta fresca e leggera,
Venite all'agile barchetta mia
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!
Lúcia Celena
Divino!!!
Bravíssimo!!!
With love, from Brasil. ❤️🌹
22/07/2022
Rose Queen
I have a lot of respect for Andrea Bocelli. Even though he lost his sight, he still managed to pull himself up to one of the most admired singers around the world.
Michael Currea
Of course, having a great voice helped.
Matias Villar
Sul mare luccica
L'astro d'argento
Placida è l'onda
Prospero il vento
Venite all'agile
Barchetta mia
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
Con questo zeffiro
Così soave
Oh, come è bello
Star sulla nave
Su passeggeri
Venite via
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
In' fra le tende
Bandir la cena
In una sera
Così serena
Chi non dimanda
Chi non desia
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
Mare sì placido
Vento sì caro
Scordar fa
I triboli
Al marinaio
E va gridando
Con allegria
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
O dolce napoli
O suol beato
Ove sorridere
Volle il creato
Tu sei l'impero
Dell'armonia
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
Or che tardate?
Bella è la sera
Spira un'auretta
Fresca e leggiera
Venite all'agile
Barchetta mia
Santa lucia
Santa lucia
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