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.
Voulez-Vous Madame
Tino Rossi Lyrics
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car de toutes les femmes, vous êtes la gamme.
Votre parfum divin me charme et m'ensorcelle,
Ne soyez pas rebelle, n'attendons pas demain
Les choses de l'amour sont très vagues pour moi
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Voulez-vous que je sois, Madame votre amant.Je serai, croyez-moi, fervent et caressant.
Mon idée, mon seul but, ce sera de vous plaire
J'en suis à mes débuts, écoutez ma prière.
Votre charme infini a laissé dans mon coeur
Une empreinte sans fin réclamant le bonheur...
Il me serait très doux de vous aimer longtemps.
Voulez-vous que je sois, Madame votre amant.
Ne baissez pas les yeux, ne soyez pas cruelle,
Lorsqu'ils sont gracieux, je vous trouve si belle.
Pour posséder un jour votre beau corps fragile,
Je me ferai docile, soumis et plein d'amour
Entre vos mains ma vie est là, qui vous supplie
Pitié, pour ma folie, je vous en prie.
Refrain
The lyrics to Tino Rossi's song "Vous vous vous" talk about a man's infatuation with a woman, declaring his love and desire to be her lover. He expresses his happiness at being close to her and suggests that she is the only one for him, the embodiment of all women. He is enchanted by her divine perfume and hopes she won't resist him, encouraging her to not wait until tomorrow to act on their passion. The man admits that love is a vague concept to him but he is willing to learn and do everything to please her. The chorus repeats his plea to be her lover, promising to be attentive, devoted, and make her happy.
The lyrics are typical of romantic songs from the 1930s, when France was recovering from the trauma of WWI and seeking solace in love, art, and music. Tino Rossi (1907-1983) was a popular singer and actor who symbolized the charm and elegance of pre-war France. He recorded many hits in the 1930s and 1940s, including "Marinella", "Petit Papa Noël", and "J'attendrai". His voice was smooth, melodic, and expressive, conveying both passion and tenderness.
The song "Vous vous vous" was written by Louis Poterat (1889-1980), a prolific lyricist who worked with many composers such as Vincent Scotto, Georges Van Parys, and Henri Betti. Poterat's style was romantic, playful, and sometimes humorous, fitting the tastes of the era. He collaborated with Tino Rossi on several songs, including "Le plus beau tango du monde" and "Mon coeur est un violon".
Line by Line Meaning
D'être tout près de vous, je suis heureux Madame
Being close to you, Madame, brings me happiness beyond measure.
car de toutes les femmes, vous êtes la gamme.
Among all the women out there, you, Madame, are the perfect embodiment of beauty.
Votre parfum divin me charme et m'ensorcelle,
Your divine scent captivates and bewitches me, Madame.
Ne soyez pas rebelle, n'attendons pas demain
Please don't resist my advances, Madame, and let's not wait until tomorrow to explore our passion.
Les choses de l'amour sont très vagues pour moi
I admit that I am inexperienced in matters of love, Madame.
Voulez-vous que je sois, Madame votre amant.
Madame, would you like me to be your lover?
Je serai, croyez-moi, fervent et caressant.
Believe me, Madame, I will be devoted and affectionate towards you.
Mon idée, mon seul but, ce sera de vous plaire
My only aim and purpose will be to please you, Madame.
J'en suis à mes débuts, écoutez ma prière.
I am a beginner at this, Madame, so please hear me out.
Votre charme infini a laissé dans mon coeur
Your infinite charm has deeply touched my heart, Madame.
Une empreinte sans fin réclamant le bonheur...
It left a lasting impression, a longing for happiness, Madame...
Il me serait très doux de vous aimer longtemps.
It would be such a sweet pleasure to love you for a long time, Madame.
Ne baissez pas les yeux, ne soyez pas cruelle,
Please don't look away or be cruel to me, Madame,
Lorsqu'ils sont gracieux, je vous trouve si belle.
As long as you are gracious, Madame, I find you so beautiful.
Pour posséder un jour votre beau corps fragile,
To one day possess your delicate body, Madame,
Je me ferai docile, soumis et plein d'amour
I will be obedient, submissive and full of love,
Entre vos mains ma vie est là, qui vous supplie
My life is in your hands, Madame, and I beg of you
Pitié, pour ma folie, je vous en prie.
Please have mercy on my foolishness, Madame, I implore you.
Refrain
Lyrics © LES NOUVELLES EDITIONS MERIDIAN
Written by: Pierre LE BUZULIER, BOREL CLERC CHARLES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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D'être tout près de vous je suis heureux, Madame
Car de toutes les femmes vous êtes la gamme
Votre parfum divin
Me charme et m'ensorcelle
Ne soyez pas rebelle
N'attendons pas demain
Les choses de l'amour sont très vagues pour moi
Et cependant mon cœur est plein d'émoi
Voulez-vous que je sois, Madame, votre amant ?
Je serai, croyez-moi, fervent et caressant
Mon idée, mon seul but
Ce sera de vous plaire
J'en suis à mes débuts
Écoutez ma prière
Votre charme infini a laissé dans mon cœur
Une empreinte sans fin réclamant le bonheur
Il me serait très doux de vous aimer longtemps
Voulez-vous que je sois, Madame, votre amant ?
Ne baissez pas les yeux, ne soyez pas cruelle
Lorsqu'ils sont gracieux, je vous trouve si belle
Pour posséder un jour
Votre beau corps fragile
Je me ferai docile
Soumis et plein d'amour
Entre vos mains, ma vie est là qui vous supplie
Pitié pour ma folie, je vous en prie
Voulez-vous que je sois, Madame, votre amant ?
Je serai, croyez-moi, fervent et caressant
Mon idée, mon seul but
Ce sera de vous plaire
J'en suis à mes débuts
Écoutez ma prière
Votre charme infini a laissé dans mon cœur
Une empreinte sans fin réclamant le bonheur
Il me serait très doux de vous aimer longtemps
Voulez-vous que je sois, Madame, votre amant ? (bis)
@mireilleboulos9438
Il est et sera mon chanteur préféré ... il nous fait vivre le temps ou l’amour était beau pur dans toutes ses chansons ... nous t’aimons Tino Rossi . Repose en paix 🙏🙏🙏👍😘💐
@gragoubakir164
my god. je suis tout le temps charmé par ce chanteur que j ai écouté durant ma belle jeunesse.
@gragoubakir164
MON DIEU CETTE CHANSON ME FAIT PLEURER CAR TROP DE SOUVENIRS LOINTAINS. .
@irenecavallo8039
These were all my parents's favourite songs, I grew up with them and I love them still. My parents are no longer with me, but through these songs they are alive again and dancing their favourte tangos> Thank you uploaders one and all, without you..............
@johnhalbert3575
😊😊 😊 I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 👆 the song but when last did you play it
@philippestephan8478
My grandfather wrote the lyrics of this wonderful song ,merci papy !
@369wk
Where can I find the lyrics?
@369wk
where are the lyrics?
@staen-fs7cr
Je retrouve ma jeunesse c’était les chansons de mes parents
@SergeiSergioVinogradov
Canta Tino Rosi,1936.
Que Bella romantia,que pasa ...
Sergio.