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."
Love Me Tender
Il Divo Lyrics
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Never let me go
You have made my life complete
And I love you so
Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfilled
For my darling, I love you
Love me tender, love me long
Take me to your heart
For it's there that I belong
And we'll never part
Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfilled
For my darling, I love you
And I always will
Love me tender, love me dear
Tell me you are mine
I'll be yours through all the years
'Til the end of time
Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfilled
For my darling, I love you
And I always will
The lyrics to Il Divo's "Love Me Tender" convey a deep and everlasting love that is tender, sweet, and true. The song expresses a plea to the beloved to never let the singer go, as their presence has brought completeness to their life. The first verse establishes this devotion and overwhelming love the singer feels for their significant other.
The second verse continues to emphasize the sincerity of the love being professed. The lyrics indicate that all the dreams the singer had have been fulfilled by their darling, reinforcing the idea that this love has brought an immense sense of contentment and fulfillment. The repetition of "And I always will" further emphasizes the eternal nature of their love.
Moving on to the third verse, the lyrics express a desire for the beloved to love the singer for a long time, to take them into their heart, and to never separate. This verse suggests that the singer believes their place is beside their beloved, and that they are meant to be together indefinitely.
The final verse reinforces the singer's unwavering love and loyalty. They ask their beloved to confirm their commitment, their possession, and their eternal bond. The phrase "I'll be yours through all the years 'til the end of time" signifies a love that knows no limits and persists for eternity.
Overall, these lyrics paint a picture of a love that is deep, genuine, and eternal. They evoke feelings of tenderness, sweetness, and devotion, indicating a relationship that transcends time and promises a lifelong commitment. The song serves as a declaration of love that holds strong in the face of all challenges and remains constant throughout the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Love me tender, love me sweet
Please show me gentle and affectionate love, and make me feel cherished and cared for
Never let me go
Promise me that you will never leave or abandon me
You have made my life complete
Your presence and love have brought fulfilment and happiness to my life
And I love you so
I have deep affection and love for you
Love me tender, love me true
Please love me sincerely and genuinely
All my dreams fulfilled
You are the one who has made my dreams come true
For my darling, I love you
My beloved, I am deeply in love with you
And I always will
My love for you will endure forever
Take me to your heart
Open your heart and accept me fully
For it's there that I belong
Being with you is where I truly belong
And we'll never part
We will never separate and be apart
Love me dear, tell me you are mine
Show me affection and assure me that you belong to me
I'll be yours through all the years
I will remain committed and devoted to you for all the years to come
'Til the end of time
My love for you will last forever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elvis Presley, Vera Matson
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