His debut album entitled The Voice followed in May 2001, a mixture of operatic arias and covers of pop songs, topping the UK classical music charts and eventually reaching number five in the UK album charts. Later when released in the United States the album took the number one spot and made history as the first time a British artist has held both the US and UK classical number one. The album featured a duet with Cleo of girlgroup Cleopatra (band) on the song 'Someone like You'. Cleo also did a duet with Russell on his third album 'Reprise' on the song 'The Best That Love Can Be' Cleo.
Prior to the formation of Velvet Revolver, Russell Watson was asked by Slash (former guitarist of Guns n' Roses and currently in Velvet Revolver) whether he would be their singer, however he rejected; on grounds of continuing his solo career, at least for the time being.
Also in 2001, Watson sang the opening theme of Star Trek: Enterprise, "Where My Heart Will Take Me" (written by Diane Warren), originally sung by Rod Stewart for Patch Adams. The song was remixed to be more upbeat in 2003. Watson also sang it live at the Commonwealth games opening ceremony in England in 2002.
In late 2002, he released the single "Nothing Sacred - A Song For Kirsty" to raise money for the Francis House children's hospice in Didsbury, Manchester. Their campaign to raise £5 million was fronted by Kirsty Howard, a seven-year-old girl with a serious heart defect. The song reached number 17 in the UK singles chart. [2]
Watson won the Album of the Year at the Classical Brit Awards in both 2001[3] and 2002[4], also collecting Best-Selling Debut Album (2001) and Best-Selling Album (2002). He recently played Parson Nathaniel in the stage adaptation of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds which toured the UK in early 2006.
Perhaps Watson’s most unusual collaboration to date is with former Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder on Watson’s first album The Voice. Ryder lends his vocals to the Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé song "Barcelona".
'O sole mio
Russell Watson Lyrics
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N'aria serena doppo na tempesta!
Pe' ll'aria fresca pare già na festa...
Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole.
Ma n'atu sole
Cchiù bello, oje ne'.
O sole mio
O sole
O sole mio
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Quanno fa notte e 'o sole se ne scenne,
Me vene quase 'na malincunia;
Sotto 'a fenesta toia restarria
Quanno fa notte e 'o sole se ne scenne.
Ma n'atu sole
Cchiù bello, oje ne'.
O sole mio
Sta 'nfronte a te!
O sole
O sole mio
Sta 'nfronte a te!
This song is about the beauty of a sunny day after a storm, with the clear air feeling like a celebration. The first stanza describes the awe-inspiring experience of a bright and sunny day, and how the fresh air adds to the festive atmosphere. The second stanza, however, delves into the sadness that is felt when the night approaches and the sun begins to set. The poet expresses a sense of melancholy that is felt when he realizes that he must leave this beautiful scene. However, despite the sadness, the singer recognizes that there is another sun that is even more beautiful, and that is the person he is singing to. He acknowledges that this person is the true source of beauty and light that he wishes to be with, regardless of the atmosphere.
The repeating lines of "O Sole Mio" emphasize the singer's adoration for the person he is singing to. The song highlights the power of love to bring joy to a person’s life, even in the midst of melancholic times. The lyrics and melody embody the Italian romantic spirit that is both passionate and emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole,
What a beautiful thing, a sunny day,
N'aria serena doppo na tempesta!
The air is serene after a storm!
Pe' ll'aria fresca pare già na festa...
For the fresh air feels like a celebration...
Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole.
What a beautiful thing, a sunny day.
Ma n'atu sole
But another sun
Cchiù bello, oje ne'.
More beautiful, oh yes.
O sole mio
My own sun
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Stands before you!
O sole
Sun
O sole mio
My own sun
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Stands before you!
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Stands before you!
Quanno fa notte e 'o sole se ne scenne,
When night falls and the sun sets,
Me vene quase 'na malincunia;
A feeling of melancholy comes over me;
Sotto 'a fenesta toia restarria
I would stay beneath your window
Quanno fa notte e 'o sole se ne scenne.
When night falls and the sun sets.
Ma n'atu sole
But another sun
Cchiù bello, oje ne'.
More beautiful, oh yes.
O sole mio
My own sun
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Stands before you!
O sole
Sun
O sole mio
My own sun
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Stands before you!
Contributed by Ellie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@annelamacraft2444
Brilliant. Can't wait to see him live 😅
@Lynneheal
Very talented indeed #RussellWatson
@davidnlouis
A superb number a truly amazing vocal range and magical voice from this highly talent singer thanks for the enjoyment you give to so many.David St Helier Jersey
@hokchan7210
Love his voices😍
@aesthescape4815
Beyond beautiful ❤️
@user-yp7nh2dp1n
唱的越慢 越厲害