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".
The Christmas Song
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
Folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
They know that Santa's (Santa Claus) on his way (on his way)
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you
And every mother's child (mother's child) is gonna spy (is gonna spy)
To see if reindeer really know how to fly (how to fly)
And so (and so) I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you
Merry Christmas to you
To you
The lyrics of Andrea Bocelli's The Christmas Song paints a picture of the ideal Christmas setting. The first verse describes the physical aspect of Christmas, with chestnuts being roasted over an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at one's nose. In the second verse, the focus shifts to the festive atmosphere, with yuletide carols being sung by a choir and people dressed up in warm Eskimo clothes. The third verse talks about the excitement surrounding the arrival of Santa Claus and how children eagerly wait to see if reindeers indeed have the power of flight.
Line by Line Meaning
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
The sun is setting behind the mountains, casting a radiant orange glow over the horizon.
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
The cold winter air is biting at your skin, and your breath is visible in the frigid temperature.
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
A group of singers is joyfully singing Christmas songs, filling the air with beautiful harmonies.
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
People are bundled up in warm layers of clothing to protect themselves from the harsh winter weather.
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Traditional holiday foods and decorations are common knowledge and bring warmth and cheer to everyone's hearts.
Help to make the season bright
These holiday elements bring light and happiness to what can be a dark and gloomy season.
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Children are filled with excitement and wonder at the magic of the holiday season.
Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
Their minds are racing with all of the joyful anticipation and possibilities that the holiday brings.
They know that Santa's on his way
Children believe in the magic of Santa Claus bringing presents on Christmas Eve.
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
Santa Claus has a sleigh full of presents and treats for all the good boys and girls.
And every mother's child is gonna spy
Every child, regardless of their background, is eagerly awaiting Santa's arrival and watching for his sleigh.
To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
Children are curious to see if Santa's magical reindeer can really fly through the skies.
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
The singer is humbly offering a heartfelt holiday greeting.
To kids from one to ninety-two
This greeting is for people of all ages, from the youngest children to the oldest adults.
Although it's been said many times, many ways
This holiday greeting is a familiar and enduring sentiment that has been expressed many times before.
Merry Christmas to you!
The singer wishes the listener a joyful and blessed Christmas holiday.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mel Torme, Robert Wells
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@butchzamora
The confidence in her voice just magnetizes you. Feels like we're in a different world where there are no problems and misfortunes.
@sandranhachale7231
So true
@tabithasabella8165
Andrea my name is tab, I'm a 40 year old young woman with disabilities, I love love music especially Christmas. Everything I've learned I've taught myself, I'm your biggest biggest fan, I have almost all your CDs, my favorite songs that you sing are, the prayer and the one you sing with your son, and all your Christmas music, I do love you dearly, you have such a ngelic heavenly voice, I send you the warmest hug a kiss and smile
@ronalardinata9014
I was born a Muslim and I really like songs related to Christmas because they touch the heart
@Graham_Brooks1
Just about the best ever Christmas song. Nothing could ever touch her father's version , but Natalie inherited a beautiful voice and the duet does the beautiful song justice.
@TeenFashionedMagazine
Their voices together = stunning. Such a beautiful duet. So sad she's no longer with us. What a beautifully-captured moment.
@sharenwatson7352
Two of the most exquisite singers of the music industry.. absolutely beautiful...what a perfect duo..
@wallacelivanov6327
Hello Sharen 👋
@katherinem.4414
So true….
@sandranhachale7231
What a harmony in the voices...Mery Xmas