Born Constantino Rossi in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, he became a tenor of French cabaret and one of the great romantic idols of his time. Gifted with an operatic voice, a "Latin Lover" persona made him a movie star as well. Over his career, Rossi made hundreds of records and appeared in more than 25 films, the most notable of which was the 1953 production, Si Versailles m'était conté directed by Sacha Guitry. His romantic ballads had women swooning and his art-songs by Jules Massenet (1842-1912), Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947), and other composers helped draw sold out audiences wherever he performed.
As a young man, he played guitar and sang at a variety of small venues in his hometown of Ajaccio before going on to perform in Marseilles and at resort clubs along the French Riviera. In the early 1930s he went to Paris and within a few years achieved enormous success, joining a Columbia Records roster that included the biggest stars of the day such as Lucienne Boyer, Damia, Pills et Tabet, Mireille, and Jean Sablon.
Rossi's success was greatly aided by songwriter Vincent Scotto (1876-1952), who wrote his first hits and collaborated with him for many years, composing and arranging many Rossi songs. Prior to World War II. Rossi was a major box office attraction in the French speaking world but expanded his audience to America with a 1938 visit followed up by wartime tours across the USA and Canada. In 1946, his song "Petit Papa Noël" sold more than thirty million copies worldwide. A Christmas classic for the family, the song still sells by the thousands each Yuletide season. The recipient of many musical awards, including the prestigious Grand Prix du Disque, Tino Rossi is the most popular personality to ever come from Corsica other than Napoleon Bonaparte.
In 1947 he married Lilia Vetti, a young dancer he met while making a film. They would have a son together in a marriage that lasted for a lifetime. A star of film and the operetta scene, Tino Rossi's career also evolved into the television era, appearing in a number of popular variety shows. Age, and the advent of rock and roll in the 1960s saw him take backstage with the new generation of music lovers but he remained enormously popular with a following built up over fifty years of performing.
In 1982, for his contribution to France and its culture, President François Mitterrand named Tino Rossi a Commander of the Legion of Honor. That same year Rossi gave his last public performance at the Casino de Paris, a show that popular demand turned into a three month stint.
Tino Rossi died of pancreatic cancer in 1983 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. His body returned to his native Ajaccio for burial in the family plot at the local cemetery. His hometown named a street and the sailing harbor in his honor and at Nogent-sur-Marne, on the River Marne in Paris, there is a square named Tino Rossi Square.
Ave maria
Tino Rossi Lyrics
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Reine des cieux!
Vers toi s'élève ma prière
Je dois retrouver grâce à tes yeux.
C'est en toi, Vierge Sainte, en toi que j'espère.
Mon fils consolait ma misère,
Il souffre, hélas! Il est mourant,
Comprends mes pleurs, toi qui fus mère,
AVE MARIA!
2. AVE MARIA!
Mon fils est beau,
De lui je suis déjà si fière!
Bénis son modeste berceau!
C'est mon bien, mon unique bien sur la terre
Si Dieu me frappe en sa colère,
Protège du moins l'innocent.
Exauce-moi, c'est une mère
Qui veut mourir pour son enfant!
AVE MARIA!
3. AVE MARIA!
Mais, ô bonheur!
L'enfant renaît à sa prière
Ainsi qu'une brillante fleur,
Doux bienfait, touchante bonté, Saint mystère!
Regarde-moi pour que j'espère!
Mon fils, ton front est souriant,
Merci, merci! Divine Mère,
C'est toi qui sauves mon enfant!
AVE MARIA!
The lyrics of Tino Rossi's Ave Maria express a mother's desperation to save her dying son, turning to the Virgin Mary for help. The singer begs for her intervention, hoping that she will hear her pleas and grant her grace. She talks about her son, stating that he was the only thing she had on earth. She is proud of him and requests the Virgin Mary to bless him. She pleads for mercy, as she sees her child in pain and suffering, and asks for a miracle to save him.
Through the lyrics, the mother displays her helplessness and dependence on a higher power. She acknowledges the power of the Virgin Mary and how her intercession can bring about a positive change in her son's condition. There is an underlying tone of grief and despair in the song, and the mother's words and sentiments evoke deep emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
AVE MARIA!
Oh, Holy Mother Mary!
Reine des cieux!
Queen of heaven!
Vers toi s'élève ma prière
My prayer is lifted to you
Je dois retrouver grâce à tes yeux.
I must find grace in your eyes
C'est en toi, Vierge Sainte, en toi que j'espère.
It is in you, Holy Virgin, that I hope.
Mon fils consolait ma misère,
My son consoled my misery,
Il souffre, hélas! Il est mourant,
He suffers, alas! He is dying,
Comprends mes pleurs, toi qui fus mère,
Understand my tears, you who were a mother,
Rends-moi, rends-moi mon pauvre enfant!
Give me back, give me back my poor child!
AVE MARIA!
Oh, Holy Mother Mary!
Mon fils est beau,
My son is handsome,
De lui je suis déjà si fière!
I am already so proud of him!
Bénis son modeste berceau!
Bless his humble crib!
C'est mon bien, mon unique bien sur la terre
He is my treasure, my only treasure on earth
Si Dieu me frappe en sa colère,
If God strikes me in his anger,
Protège du moins l'innocent.
Protect at least the innocent.
Exauce-moi, c'est une mère
Hear me, I am a mother
Qui veut mourir pour son enfant!
Who wants to die for her child!
AVE MARIA!
Oh, Holy Mother Mary!
Mais, ô bonheur!
But, oh happiness!
L'enfant renaît à sa prière
The child is reborn to his prayer
Ainsi qu'une brillante fleur,
Like a brilliant flower,
Doux bienfait, touchante bonté, Saint mystère!
Sweet blessing, touching goodness, Holy mystery!
Regarde-moi pour que j'espère!
Look at me so that I may hope!
Mon fils, ton front est souriant,
My son, your forehead is smiling,
Merci, merci! Divine Mère,
Thank you, thank you! Divine Mother,
C'est toi qui sauves mon enfant!
It is you who saves my child!
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lolydolo
PAROLES
Ave Maria !
Reine des cieux !
Vers toi s'élève ma prière
Je dois retrouver grâce à tes yeux.
C'est en toi, Vierge Sainte, en toi que j'espère.
Mon fils consolait ma misère,
Il souffre, hélas ! Il est mourant,
Comprends mes pleurs, toi qui fus mère,
Rends-moi, rends-moi mon pauvre enfant !
Ave Maria !
Ave Maria !
Mon fils est beau,
De lui je suis déjà si fière !
Bénis son modeste berceau !
C'est mon bien, mon unique bien sur la terre
Si Dieu me frappe en sa colère,
Protège du moins l'innocent.
Exauce-moi, c'est une mère
Qui veut mourir pour son enfant !
Ave Maria !
Ave Maria !
Mais, ô bonheur !
L'enfant renaît à sa prière
Ainsi qu'une brillante fleur,
Doux bienfait, touchante bonté, Saint mystère !
Regarde-moi pour que j'espère !
Mon fils, ton front est souriant,
Merci, merci ! Divine Mère,
C'est toi qui sauves mon enfant !
Ave Maria !
@chri3141
un grand moment une interprétation magnifique en Français
@chrisodebeek787
Le chanteur préféré de mon père. Toute mon enfance.
@cathyclement7989
Ma grand mère et ma mère adorent Tino Rossi j'avais oublié ses belles chansons... Nostalgie 🙏💖
@josephevivier1352
MAGNIFIQUE...............CET AVE MARIA ...............AVEC UNE BELLE VOIX ET UNIQUE.......IL POUVAIT LA CHANTER................J'ADORE........J'AI BEAUCOUP DE CHANSON DE TINO............C'ÉTAIT LES PREMIÈRES CHANSONS QUE JE CHANTAIS !!!!!!!!!!!!
@danieleclauzel1674
Pour tous ceux qui nous ont quitté, que nous chérissions et qui nous manquent.
@brigittelaffitte1966
Mon père adorait Tino et durant toute mon enfance j'ai entendu ses chansons. Merveilleux.
@lauretphilippe1337
🙏Bienheureuse🤲Je vous Salue Marie🕊
@irenehochet8986
Merci infiniment pour maman Marie❤
@josephevivier1352
CE 18 DECEMBRE 2021...........;J'AIME BEAUCOUP CET "AVEMARIA"....TRÈS TOUCHANT..............;J'AI LES PAROLES.....ET JE L'AI ENREGISTRÉE SUR MON PORTABLE.........POUR LES FÊTES DE NOËL.................
@Lydia-gs7bv
La plus belle chanson du monde
toujours autant d'émotions en l'écoutant.
Je la visionne très souvent dans la
langue de MARIE et JÉSUS elle est
aussi superbement interprétée.