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O sole mio" (Neapolitan pronunciation: [o ˈsoːlə ˈmiːə]) is a well-known Neapolitan song written in 1898. Its Neapolitan-language lyrics were written by Giovanni Capurro and the music was composed by Eduardo di Capua (1865–1917) and Alfredo Mazzucchi (1878–1972). [2]
A live version featuring "'O Sole mio" is available on the 1977 live album Elvis in Concert. "'O Sole mio" is sung by tenor Sherrill Nielsen, who was in The Imperials and later one of the collaborators of Elvis Presley.
Giovanni Capurro (February 5, 1859 – January 18, 1920) was an Italian poet, best remembered today as the co-creator, with singer/composer Eduardo Di Capua, of the world famous song, "'O sole mio". Capurro was born in Naples. He made his living as a poet and playwright. He is considered to be among the finest nineteenth-century Italian poets. [1]
Alfredo Mazzucchi was a composer and mandolinist who, on behalf of the musical publishers, made some adjustments to the original melodies before the publication of the songs; in this capacity he was therefore the co-author, together with Eduardo di Capua, [2] of some well-known pieces of the Neapolitan songs including "'O sole mio". According ...
The album features some of the most popular opera arias and Neapolitan songs of all time, such as Nessun Dorma, 'O sole mio and la Donna è Mobile. Although released only in Italy in 1996, it sold close to 300,000 copies. [2] Bocelli later received the ECHO Klassik "Best seller of the year" award for the album, after its international release ...
Di Capua was born in Naples in 1865, and he is best known for having composed the song "'O Sole Mio". In 1897, di Capua bought a collection of 23 melodies from an obscure composer, Alfredo Mazzucchi. He developed the music, and then invited the poet Giovanni Capurro to write lyrics for it. The resulting song has been recorded by many singers ...
The Platinum Collection is the first compilation by Italian operatic pop trio Il Volo, released in Italy in February 2015 following their appearance at the 65th Sanremo Music Festival, in which their song "Grande amore" received first prize in the "Big Artists" category and will represent Italy in 2015 Eurovision Song Contest.
1949: That Midnight Kiss (RCA Victor Red Seal, LM-89) 1952: Selections From Because You're Mine (RCA Victor, ERA-51) 1952: Four Neapolitan Songs (RCA Red Seal, ERA-100) 1953: Mario Lanza in Movie Hits (RCA Victor, ERA-130)