In 2009, Evancho independently released her debut album, "Prelude to a Dream". The album was released with just 4,000 printings. Because of digital success following her appearance on the fifth season of America's Got Talent, the album charted in the 121st position of the Billboard 200 albums, and the 2nd position of the Billboard Classical albums chart. Following a whirlwind of media coverage after her second place finish on the show, Evancho released her debut holiday EP, "O Holy Night", in November 2010. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums, and number one on the Billboard Classical albums, and later achieved Platinum status. Evancho is the youngest solo artist ever to go Platinum in the U.S.
In June 2011, Evancho's debut studio album, "Dream With Me", was released, and charted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums, and number one of the Billboard Classical albums. The album would later achieve "Gold" status, and sell in excess of 500,000 copies.
In late 2011, Evancho's sophomore album, "Heavenly Christmas", was released exclusively through American retailer Walmart. The album debuted at number one on the Classical album chart, becoming her fourth consecutive work to do so. It also debuted in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 albums.
O mio Babbino Caro
Jackie Evancho Lyrics
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Mi piace, afa bello bello,
Vo'andare in Porta Rossa
A comperar l'anello!
Si, si, ci voglio andare!
E se l'amassi indarno,
Andrei sul Ponte Vecchio
Ma per buttarmi in Arno!
O Dio! Vorrei morir!
Babbo, pietafa , pietafa
Babbo, pietafa , pietafa
English Translation
Oh my dear father,
I like him, he is very handsome.
I want to go to Porta Rossa
To buy the ring!
Yes, yes, I want to go there!
And if my love were in vain,
I would go to Ponte Vecchio
And throw myself in the Arno!
I am pining and I am tormented,
Oh God! I would want to die!
The song "O Mio Babbino Caro" by Jackie Evancho is a heart-wrenching piece about a young woman who is in love with a man her father disapproves of. In the first stanza, she expresses her admiration for the man and her desire to go to Porta Rossa to buy a ring. In the second stanza, she laments that if her love is unrequited, she would rather throw herself into the Arno, a river in Florence, Italy. The last line of the song, "Babbo, pieta, pieta," which means "Father, have mercy, have mercy," shows her desperation for her father's approval.
The lyrics of "O Mio Babbino Caro" are beautifully crafted to capture the intense emotions of the singer. The use of Italian, a language known for its romanticism, adds to the passion and elegance of the song. The music, with its sweeping orchestration and soaring vocal, amplifies the poignancy of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
O mio babbino caro,
Oh my beloved father,
Mi piace, afa bello bello,
I like him, he's so beautiful,
Vo'andare in Porta Rossa
I want to go to Porta Rossa
A comperar l'anello!
To buy the ring!
Si, si, ci voglio andare!
Yes, yes, I want to go there!
E se l'amassi indarno,
And if my love is in vain,
Andrei sul Ponte Vecchio
I'd go to Ponte Vecchio
Ma per buttarmi in Arno!
But to throw myself in the Arno!
Mi struggo e mi tormento,
I am yearning and tormented,
O Dio! Vorrei morir!
Oh God! I wish to die!
Babbo, pietafa , pietafa
Father, have mercy, have mercy.
Babbo, pietafa , pietafa
Father, have mercy, have mercy.
Lyrics © Histoire et Chansons, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: KILIAN FORSTER, TOBIAS FORSTER, TIM HAHN, GIACOMO PUCCINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Luiz Carlos Grosso Junior
O mio babbino caro
Mi piace, è bello, è bello
Vo' andare in Porta Rossa
a comperar l'anello!
Sì, sì, ci voglio andare!
e se l'amassi indarno,
andrei sul Ponte Vecchio,
ma per buttarmi in Arno!
Mi struggo e mi tormento!
O Dio, vorrei morir!
Babbo, pietà, pietà!
Babbo, pietà, pietà!
Tradução:
Oh, meu paizinho querido!
''Oh meu paizinho querido
Eu amo-o, ele é tão belo;
quero ir até Porta Vermelha
Para comprar o anel!
Sim, sim, eu quero!
E se o meu amor fosse em vão,
eu iria até Ponte Velha,
e me atiraria ao rio Arno!
Eu choro e sofro tormentas!
Oh Deus, preferia morrer!
Pai, tende piedade, tende piedade;
Pai, tende piedade, tende piedade!
Игры вместе с Никитой
O mio babbino caro,
Mi piace, a bello,
Vo'andare in Porta Rossa
A comperar l'anello!
Si, si, ci voglio andare!
E se l'amassi indarno,
Andrei sul Ponte Vecchio
Ma per buttarmi in Arno!
Mi struggo e mi tormento,
O Dio! Vorrei morir!
Babbo, pietafa , pietafa
Babbo, pietafa , pietafa
Drama TV Fan
She was literally the cutest sweetest little girl and now she has grown up to be a fine, mature elegant women. Her parents did something right when raising this angel. I admit I am jealous of the people who know Jackie personally. It must be so fun to have her as a family member or friend. I know of a lot of people who came across her when she was younger and said that she was a joy to work with/meet. I have a friend who went to watch her perform in New York City back in 2011 and she got a picture with Jackie as well as an autograph. ❤
Naomi Lovell
Can't we all just appreciate that both Amira and Jackie have lovely voices? Okay?
Angela Taylor
Obviously 😉
Jim Kuijpers
Thanks you like Amira, she is from my country. I loved America and i played Jackie on my spotify
Joseph campbell
That was a lovely comment Naomi. Would you be angry if I called them GREAT!
Bernii Bernii
Well, unfortunately, buddy, time has verified your opinion; Amira is out of competition ... Regards :-)
Johnrel Almano
👍
urdivine
Beautiful. Obviously, she was a singer in a previous lifetime.
R D
Jackie Evancho's new music video River : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl40RLU2KCQ
Laughing With Lucky
I still always look back at this. Such a moment in time. So gorgeous and truly breathtakingly beautiful❤️