Lopez made his name on the club circuit of the Southwestern United States before being 'discovered' in 1962 playing at the club PJ's in Hollywood, California, by record producer Don Costa. Costa was taken with Lopez's latinized versions of contemporary hits and signed him up to Frank Sinatra's record label, Reprise Records. His debut album, Trini Lopez Live at PJ's, was released in 1963. The album included a version of If I Had a Hammer, which reached number one in 36 countries (No. 3 in the United States) and was a radio favorite for many years. He also performed his own version of the traditional Mexican song La Bamba on the album; his recording of the tune was later re-issued as a single in 1966.
His popularity led the Gibson Guitar Corporation to ask him in 1964 to design a guitar for them. He ended up designing two: The Trini Lopez Standard, a rock and roll model based on the Gibson ES-335 semi-hollow body, and the Lopez Deluxe, a variation of a Gibson jazz guitar designed by Barney Kessel. Both of these guitars were in production from 1964 until 1971 and are now highly sought after amongst collectors. Some owners of the guitar include Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Noel Gallagher of Oasis.
He scored 13 chart singles through 1968, including "Lemon Tree" (1965), "I'm Comin' Home, Cindy" (1966) and "Sally Was a Good Old Girl" (1968). On the adult contemporary chart, he ranked up 15 hits, including the Top 10 singles "Michael" (1964), "Gonna Get Along Without Ya' Now" (1967) and "The Bramble Bush" (1967). Beyond his success on record, he became one of the country's top nightclub performers of that era, regularly headlining in Las Vegas, Nevada.
During the 1960s and 1970s Lopez moved into acting, though his film career was not as successful as his music. His first film role was in Marriage on the Rocks (1965), in which he made a cameo appearance in a nightclub scene; Lopez's soundtrack song, "Sinner Man", became a hit single (No. 54 pop/No. 12 adult contemporary). He was one of The Dirty Dozen (1967) and starred in Antonio (1973). He made two appearances (playing different characters) on the television program, Adam 12. He continued his musical career with extensive tours of Europe and Latin America during this period; an attempt to break out by releasing a disco album in 1978 proved a flop.
Since then, Lopez has done charitable work and received honors such as being inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame in 2003. He was still recording and appearing live in the early 2000s. Recently he took part in a benefit concert to raise money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
volare
Trini Lopez Lyrics
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And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears
But you and I have our love always there to remind us
There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
Just like birds of a feather a rainbow together we'll find
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love has given me wings
Your love has given me wings
Trini Lopez's song Volare is an enchanting love song that speaks of the power of love to lift people up from the pains and sorrows of the world. The lyrics express how the world can be a place of heartaches and tears, a world where we are constantly surrounded by the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The metaphorical imagery used in the opening lines paints a picture of a valley, which is a typical symbol of a place of darkness and sadness. However, the song suggests that despite all the shadows that surround us, we can overcome them together with the power of love.
The chorus of the song is where the title comes in. "Volare" means "To Fly" in Italian. The word "Cantare" means "To Sing." The chorus invites the listener to take flight, both literally and metaphorically, and escape from the hectic nature of daily life. The song invites lovers to fly together, away from the madness of the world, to a place where they can sing and be free. The song teaches us that sometimes the greatest way to escape the world's troubles is to immerse ourselves in love.
In summary, Volare is a song of hope and joy, a song about the power of love and the beauty of romance. Through its lyrics and melody, the song encourages us to embrace love, to fly away from the world, and to find peace in each other's arms.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes the world is a valley of heartaches and tears
At times, life can be a place of immense pain and sorrow.
And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears
During chaotic times, it is impossible to see any positivity or hope.
But you and I have our love always there to remind us
Despite the darkness in the world, the love shared between two people is a constant source of light.
There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us
Together, there is a path to escape the unhappiness and despair that surrounds us.
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Let's fly away and sing from our hearts without any cares or worries.
Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds
We can escape the chaotic world below and experience peace in the sky.
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
We can share our love and happiness under a beautiful, peaceful star in the sky.
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
This is a special place where couples can forget about their problems and just be happy together.
Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Let's leave behind all of the confusion and disappointment that may have previously clouded our minds and experience happiness together.
Just like birds of a feather a rainbow together we'll find
In this peaceful place, we will stay together, like birds of a feather, and find a beautiful rainbow that symbolizes hope and love.
No wonder my happy heart sings
It's no surprise that my heart is overjoyed - the love shared between us brings immense happiness.
Your love has given me wings
Your love has given me the courage and ability to be free and experience the world without any restraints.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Domenico Modugno, Franco Migliacci
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