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.
Ombra Mai Fu
Jackie Evancho Lyrics
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Di vegetabile,
Cara ed amabile,
Soave più
Ombra mai fu
Di vegetabile,
Cara ed amabile,
Cara ed amabile
Ombra mai fu
Di vegetabile
Cara ed amabile
Soave più, soave piú
Ooh
De vegetabile
Cara ed amabile
Soave più, soave più
The lyrics to Jackie Evancho's song "Ombra Mai Fu" is a beautiful ode to nature. The phrase "ombra mai fu" translates to "never was a shade" in English. The song's opening lines describe the beauty of a shade, referring to it as "vegetabile" or greenery, and how it is loved and cherished.
The following lines emphasize the shade's beauty even further, describing it as "cara ed amabile" or dear and lovely. The repetition of lines serves to highlight the sung praises of the shade's beauty and importance to nature. The song then concludes with a beautiful harmonization, repeating the opening lines again to close out the song.
In many ways, "Ombra Mai Fu" can be interpreted as a celebration of the simple joys of life. While the song is written in the Baroque style, the message of finding joy and happiness in the beauty of nature continues to resonate with modern-day listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Ombra mai fu
Never was there shade
Di vegetabile,
Of plant life
Cara ed amabile,
Beloved and pleasing
Soave più
More gentle
Cara ed amabile
Beloved and pleasing
Ombra mai fu
Never was there shade
Di vegetabile
Of plant life
Cara ed amabile
Beloved and pleasing
Soave più, soave piú
More gentle, more gentle
Ooh
Expressive sound
De vegetabile
Of plant life
Cara ed amabile
Beloved and pleasing
Soave più, soave più
More gentle, more gentle
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: OSMAN BASHIRI, GEORGE HANDEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ombra mai fu
Di vegetabile,
Cara ed amabile,
Soave più
Ombra mai fu
Di vegetabile,
Cara ed amabile,
Soave più
Cara ed amabile
Ombra mai fu
Di vegetabile
Cara ed amabile
Soave più, soave piú
Ooh
De vegetabile
Cara ed amabile
Soave più, soave più
@bingo1232
Jackie is here to deliver the song, music, Handel's message; we are fortunate; I bless the day I first heard her.
@strongangel
Seems like years ago now. Jackie's 2018 release of Caruso was incredible. Ombra Mai Fu was such a beautiful air for her to sing. Too many people have forgotten how brilliant this child was, but she provided some Golden Moments in the story of music, and continues to do so.
@mdd4567
We don't forget her... such an angelic voice...
@jazzartpoet
Jackie Evancho is gifted beyond measure.
@richard40x
Yes, and not just incredibly gifted, but she also had a huge work ethic, intelligence, and determination, to take full advantage of that gift. She had worked incredibly hard, for 2 yrs, without much recognition, performing anywhere she could, to get ready for AGT. And then worked even harder, getting ready for her concert and album, with Foster. Some have the gift, some have the work ethic, intelligence, and determination. To reach Jackies level, you must have a full measure of both.
@louisewilliams7505
I simply cannot listen to this without crying.
It's just just heavenly.
So so beautiful. 💛😇
@deanyoho2755
She really looks like she fills the air with her emotions as she sings. Just Beautiful. May God Bless her with this talent forever
@richard40x
How many singers are there, that can totally nail an entire song, and make it unforgettable, on the very 1st note, like she does here.
@karlsmith8212
At 3.17 I’ve never heard an audience so quiet, not one cough, there’s always someone coughing, absolute silence.
@bruschmidt9943
Yes Dean & that's the main difference I've noticed, comparing her then to now. She sings beautifully now, but lacks the emotions & dynamics she sang with as a child. I've gotten the impression she's "muting" everything down now. Where's that incredible strength, coming from her heart & soul gone to?