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".
That's amore
Russell Watson Lyrics
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When the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
That's amore
Bells'll ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling
Hearts'll play tippi-tippi-tay, tippi-tippi-tay
Like a gay tarantella
When the stars make you drool joost-a like pasta fazool
That's amore
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreamin', signore
'scusa me, but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore
The song "That's amore" by Russell Watson is a romantic ode to the city of Naples in Italy, where love and romance are said to reign supreme. The lyrics describe the various ways in which love can be recognized, such as when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie or when the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine. The imagery of bells ringing and hearts playing in a tarantella captures the lively and passionate spirit of Naples, which is known for its vibrant culture and energetic atmosphere. The lyrics also describe the feeling of being in love, which can make you walk on clouds and feel like you're living in a dream, even if you know you're not.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love and the joy it brings, as well as a tribute to the city of Naples and its romantic reputation. The catchy melody and upbeat rhythm make it a classic love song that has been enjoyed by generations of listeners, both in Italy and around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
When you see the moon shining bright like a pizza pie
It's a sign of love, and that's what 'amore' means
When the world seems so beautiful that it appears as if you had too much wine
That's another sign of love, and that's 'amore'
You will hear bells ringing, and you will sing 'Vita bella'
Hearts will be full of happiness like a Tarantella dance
You will have the feeling of drooling like you are having 'Pasta Fazool'
It's yet another sign of love and that's 'amore'
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, it's because you're in love
Feeling like walking on clouds is a sign of being in love
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreamin', it's amore
It's love, but not a dream, and that's what 'amore' means
'scusa me, but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore
That's how it was in Napoli, and that's what 'amore' means there too.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Jack Brooks
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