The idea behind this quartet's creation came to Simon Cowell after listening to Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman's rendition of "Con Te Partirò." He realized he loved lyrical voices but not opera, so he decided to form a multinational quartet (France, Switzerland, Spain, and United States) that sounded like The Three Tenors but sang pop songs and looked like handsome Armani models.
With this idea, Cowell commenced a worldwide search for young singers who were willing to embark on the Il Divo project. His search lasted two years, from 2001 until December 2003, when the fourth member of Il Divo, American tenor David Miller, was signed. The well-established formation of Il Divo comprises a renowned Spanish opera and zarzuela baritone, Carlos Marín, a French pop singer, Sébastien Izambard, and two classically trained tenors, Swiss Urs Bühler and American David Miller. Recording of their first album started in the first half of 2004 in Sweden.
The group's debut album, the self-named Il Divo, contains renditions of Frank Sinatra's hit "My Way (A Mi Manera)," Toni Braxton's hit "Unbreak My Heart (Regresa a Mi)," an adaptation of Ennio Morricone's soundtrack titled "Gabriel's Oboe" from the movie La Misión titled "Nella Fantasia" and several songs sung in Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese ("Volta Pra Mim"), including 1994's San Remo Festival winner "Passerà."
Il Divo hit the #1 slot on both Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com after a breakout career-defining appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show on April 5, 2005, where the quartet performed its interpretation of "Unbreak My Heart."
In the United Kingdom, the Il Divo album topped Robbie Williams as number 1 in the UK charts (allegedly Williams said to them during the Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason film premiere, "Oi, you're the bastards that knocked me off!"). This multiplatinum-selling CD became number one in the charts in a total of 13 countries around the world, and achieved top 5 placing in 25 countries.
Il Divo's second album, Ancora, was recorded in both Sweden and London with world-renowned recording giants Per Magnusson and David Kreuger and producer Steve Mac, who was also the producer of their first album. Released on November 7, 2005 in the UK, it hit number one both in the UK and Australia within one week. Ancora was released in the US on January 24, 2006. It entered the Billboard albums chart at number 1, selling more than 150,000 copies during its first week of sales.
Highlights on Ancora include "Isabel," "I Believe In You," a duet with Céline Dion, and Il Divo's cover of Eric Carmen's "All By Myself (Solo Otra Vez)." Two of the tracks on this CD, "O Holy Night" and "Ave Maria," appear on the 2005 US-only release, Christmas Collection.
Il Divo was the perfomer of the 2006 FIFA World Cup official song "A Time of Our Lives."
Alone
Il Divo Lyrics
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hold your head up high
and don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm
there's a golden sky
and the sweet silver song of the lark
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk
you'll never walk, you'll never walk alone
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
and you'll never walk, you'll never
You'll never walk alone
You'll never, you'll never walk alone
The lyrics to Il Divo's "Alone" are an uplifting and encouraging message to anyone who may be going through a difficult time. It opens with the advice to hold your head high and not be afraid of the dark, embodying strength and courage in the face of adversity. The lyrics then speak of a golden sky at the end of the storm and the sweet silver song of the lark. This metaphorical language invites the listener to think of the positive outcome and the beauty that can come at the end of a challenging situation.
The second verse encourages the listener to keep walking, even through the wind and rain, and to not give up on their dreams even if they may have been tossed and blown away. Again, the message is one of hope and resilience, reminding us that we can face anything if we hold onto hope. The final repetition of "you'll never walk alone" is a powerful statement of solidarity, a reminder that no matter what challenges we face, we are not alone and we can always find strength in our community.
Line by Line Meaning
When you walk through a storm
When you face a tough phase in life
hold your head up high
Stay confident through it all
and don't be afraid of the dark
Don't fear the unknown
At the end of the storm
At the end of the tough phase
there's a golden sky
Better times and a bright future await
and the sweet silver song of the lark
There is music and joy waiting for you
Walk on through the wind
Keep moving forward through adversity
Walk on through the rain
Don't let obstacles discourage you
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Even if life takes unexpected turns and derails your plans
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
Stay optimistic and keep walking forward
And you'll never walk
You'll always have support and companionship
you'll never walk, you'll never walk alone
You'll never be alone on this journey
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
Keep going with optimism
and you'll never walk, you'll never
You'll always have someone by your side
You'll never walk alone
You'll always have companionship and support
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
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