He soon gained fame due to the power and strength of his voice. The young tenor earned valuable experience and significant recognition while touring on the invitation of soprano Joan Sutherland, making his 1965 U.S. debut in Miami, Florida on her recommendation. His position was solidified in the years between 1966 and 1972, during which Pavarotti first appeared at Milan's seminal La Scala, at other major European houses, and, in 1968, at NYC's Metropolitan Opera. He received great acclaim, particularly working well with Joan Sutherland.
By the mid-70s, the tenor became known worldwide, famed for the brilliance and beauty of his tone, especially into the upper register. His "high C" became one of his trademarks. The late 70s and 80s saw Pavarotti making significant appearances in the world's opera houses and establishing himself as one of the great singers of the era.
Popular stardom came at the 1990 World Cup in Italy with the performances of "Nessun Dorma" (from Turandot) and as one of The Three Tenors in their famed first concert held on the eve of the final match of the tournament (repeated at later Cups). Pavarotti sang together with fellow star tenors Plácido Domingo and José Carreras and brought to the much wider audience hits previously confined to the opera world. Appearances in advertisements and with pop icons in concerts around the world furthered his influence. Pavarotti always maintained his identity as an opera star, unlike many crossover artists.
The later years brought a decline in ability to perform on stage due to a weight gain and lack of mobility. Pavarotti's final appearance in an opera was at the Met in March 2004. The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy saw him performing for the last time. Pavarotti sang Nessun Dorma, with the crowd as its Chorus, and got a thunderous standing ovation. On September 6, 2007, he died at home in Modena from pancreatic cancer.
Mama
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics
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And I am a big lady
Mama, will a prince come and take me away?
When I said these things, I believed in kings
Then I didn't know love could hurt me so
Slowly she replied, tears had filled her eyes
Baby, not so fast, let your young life last
Mama, when my dollies have babies
And I am a big lady
Mama, will a prince come and take me away?
I sang to her in fun, my teens had just began
My age was not the same, still we played this game
Her eyes were filled with pride, slowly she replied
Soon enough you'll be a very pretty bride
Mama, when my dollies have babies
And I am a big lady
Mama, will the hurt go away deep inside
When I sang this song, my poor world had gone along
All my early dreams has turned to crystal streams
My love, it last and more tears have past
And left me just one thing, a tender voice that sing
Mama, when my dollies have babies
And I am a big lady
Mama
, will you still be there to hold my hand?
The song "Mama" by Luciano Pavarotti portrays the innocence of childhood and the love and guidance of a mother. The first stanza expresses the young speaker's desire for a prince to come and take her away, but her mother wisely advises her to let her young life last. The second stanza shows the growing up of the singer and her mother's pride in her. The final stanza reflects on the passage of time, the fading of youthful dreams, and the comfort of a mother's presence.
Pavarotti's powerful and emotive vocals bring out the depths of the lyrics, conveying the vulnerability of a child's questions and the reassurance of a mother's love. The song resonates with anyone who has fond memories of their mother, or who wished they had experienced such a relationship. Overall, "Mama" is a touching tribute to the unconditional love of a mother.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama, when my dollies have babies
As a child, I dreamed of being a mother like you, and now that I am playing with my dolls and pretending they have babies, I see myself growing and changing.
And I am a big lady
I have grown up and am becoming more independent and responsible.
Mama, will a prince come and take me away?
I still believe in fairy tales and hope that one day I will find my true love and live happily ever after.
When I said these things, I believed in kings
As a young girl, I had innocent beliefs and idealized fairy-tale romances with princes and kings.
Then I didn't know love could hurt me so
As I grew older and experienced heartbreak and pain, I realized that love can be difficult and painful.
Slowly she replied, tears had filled her eyes
My mother responded gently, with tears in her eyes, knowing that I was growing up and facing the harsh realities of love and life.
Baby, not so fast, let your young life last
My mother advised me to take my time and enjoy my youth before rushing into adulthood and making life-changing decisions.
I sang to her in fun, my teens had just begun
As a teenager, I joked around with my mother and sang this song to her, not fully understanding the seriousness of the lyrics.
My age was not the same, still we played this game
Even though I was growing up and entering a different phase of life, my mother and I still played pretend and had fun together.
Her eyes were filled with pride, slowly she replied
My mother looked at me with pride and responded thoughtfully, knowing that I was growing up and facing new challenges.
Soon enough you'll be a very pretty bride
My mother acknowledged that I would soon become a young woman and one day get married, but advised me to enjoy my youth and not rush into anything.
Mama, will the hurt go away deep inside
As I grew older and experienced more heartache, I wondered if the pain of love would ever truly go away and heal.
When I sang this song, my poor world had gone along
As I sang this song, I was going through a difficult time in my life and felt alone and lost.
All my early dreams has turned to crystal streams
My childhood dreams of fairy-tale love had turned into a distant memory, like a crystal stream that I could no longer reach.
My love, it last and more tears have past
Despite the pain of love, I still held onto hope that true love would endure and I would find happiness.
And left me just one thing, a tender voice that sing
Even though my dreams and beliefs had changed, I still had the comfort of music and singing, which soothes the soul and brings joy to the heart.
Writer(s): Sly Dunbar, Donald Dennis, Jepther Mcclymont, Philip Burrell Copyright: Xtm Sounds Publishing
Contributed by Alice Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vasso D
Μαμά είμαι πολύ ευτυχισμένος
Γιατί επιστρέφω σ΄εσένα
Το τραγούδι μου σου λέει
Ποια είναι η πιο όμορφη μέρα για μένα
Μαμά είμαι πολύ ευτυχισμένος
Γιατί να ζω μακριά .
Μαμά μόνο για σένα
Το τραγούδι μου πετά
Μαμά θα είσαι μαζί μου
Δεν θα είσαι πια μόνη
Πόσο σ΄αγαπάω !!!!
Αυτά τα λόγια αγάπης
Που η καρδιά μου αναστενάζει
Ίσως δεν χρησιμοποιούνται πια
Μαμά
Αλλά το πιο όμορφο τραγούδι μου είσαι εσύ
Εσύ είσαι η ζωή
Και Για την ζωή δεν σ΄αφήνω ποτέ πια
Αισθάνομαι το κουρασμένο σου χέρι
Να ψάχνει τις χρυσές μου μπούκλες
Και Ακούω την φωνή Σου λείπει
Το δοξασμένο νανούρισμα22
Σήμερα τα άσπρα σου μαλλιά
Εγώ θέλω να σφίξω στην καρδιά
Μαμά
Μόνο για εσένα το τραγούδι μου πετά
Μαμά
Θα είσαι με μένα δεν θα είσαι πια μόνη
Πόσο σ αγαπάω !!!
Αυτά τα λόγια αγάπης
Που η καρδιά μου αναστενάζει
Ίσως δεν χρησιμοποιούνται πια
Μαμά
Αλλά το πιο όμορφο τραγούδι μου είσαι εσύ
Εσύ είσαι η ζωή
Και Για την ζωή δεν σε αφήνω ποτέ πια
Μαμά,ποτέ ξανά
Ευχαριστώ! ❤
https://lyricstranslate.com
Daniele Tosin
Mamma son tanto felice perché ritorno da te
la mia canzone ti dice che è il più bel giorno per me
mamma son tanto felice viver lontano perché
mamma solo per te la mia canzone vola mamma sarai con me tu non sarai più sola
quanto ti voglio bene queste parole d'amore che ti sospirano il mio cuore forse non s'usano più
mamma ma la canzone mia più bella sei tu, sei tu la vita e per la vita non ti lascio mai più
sento la mano tua stanca cerca i miei riccioli d'or sento e la voce ti manca la ninna nanna d'allor oggi la testa tua bianca io voglio stringer al cuor
quanto ti voglio bene queste parole d'amore che ti sospirano il mio cuore forse non s'usano più
mamma ma la canzone mia più bella sei tu, sei tu la vita e per la vita non ti lascio mai più
MAMMA..MAMMAAA!!
GILBERTO GONZALEZ
Que hermosa voz , inigualable.
Carmela Roca
La voz más clara, abierta, sonora, maravillosa! Celebrando el Día de la Madre!!! 🌷♥️🌹
Catherine Brunner
My mother used to sing this song all the time. She lost her mother when she was 18 years old. She would say when she died we will sing it about her... We do!
Happy birthday in heaven, Mama
Langheinbocca Travel
Neapolitan music in the streets of Naples https://youtu.be/TnPAY0FxF-g
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Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Roberto Martinez
My daughter and I used to sing this when she was little. Maybe 5 years old.
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Vasso D
Μαμά είμαι πολύ ευτυχισμένος
Γιατί επιστρέφω σ΄εσένα
Το τραγούδι μου σου λέει
Ποια είναι η πιο όμορφη μέρα για μένα
Μαμά είμαι πολύ ευτυχισμένος
Γιατί να ζω μακριά .
Μαμά μόνο για σένα
Το τραγούδι μου πετά
Μαμά θα είσαι μαζί μου
Δεν θα είσαι πια μόνη
Πόσο σ΄αγαπάω !!!!
Αυτά τα λόγια αγάπης
Που η καρδιά μου αναστενάζει
Ίσως δεν χρησιμοποιούνται πια
Μαμά
Αλλά το πιο όμορφο τραγούδι μου είσαι εσύ
Εσύ είσαι η ζωή
Και Για την ζωή δεν σ΄αφήνω ποτέ πια
Αισθάνομαι το κουρασμένο σου χέρι
Να ψάχνει τις χρυσές μου μπούκλες
Και Ακούω την φωνή Σου λείπει
Το δοξασμένο νανούρισμα22
Σήμερα τα άσπρα σου μαλλιά
Εγώ θέλω να σφίξω στην καρδιά
Μαμά
Μόνο για εσένα το τραγούδι μου πετά
Μαμά
Θα είσαι με μένα δεν θα είσαι πια μόνη
Πόσο σ αγαπάω !!!
Αυτά τα λόγια αγάπης
Που η καρδιά μου αναστενάζει
Ίσως δεν χρησιμοποιούνται πια
Μαμά
Αλλά το πιο όμορφο τραγούδι μου είσαι εσύ
Εσύ είσαι η ζωή
Και Για την ζωή δεν σε αφήνω ποτέ πια
Μαμά,ποτέ ξανά
Ευχαριστώ! ❤
https://lyricstranslate.com
dougthespud
My late mother who passed away five weeks ago absolutely loved Pavarotti's singing. I can still her singing "Mamma" dedicated to her own mother, now I sing it dedicated to my own mother. Till we meet again dear mum, I love you and miss you more than words can describe.