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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]
My Sun (Italian: O sole mio) is a 1946 Italian war drama film directed by Giacomo Gentilomo. [1] It is considered one of the earliest films belonging to the genre of Italian neorealism, due to its use of exterior scenes and the inclusion of non-professional actors. It was shot at the Scalera Studios in Rome and on location around Naples.
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 ...
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]
"I Have But One Heart (O' Marenariello)" Gennaro Ottaviano, Salvatore Gambardella, Johnny Farrow, Marty Symes: 3.33 5. "'O sole mio (There's No Tomorrow)" Eduardo di Capua, Giovanni Capurro: 2.56 6. "Santa Lucia" traditional, transcription by Teodoro Cottrau: 3.12 7. "Torna a Surriento (Come back to Sorrento)" Ernesto De Curtis, Giambattista De ...
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 ...
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.
As a result, Yune was given over 20 minutes on the show, during which he performed a stand-up set, spoke with Carson and sang "'O sole mio". [9] Carson liked Yune and had him on the show 34 times in the 1970s and '80s, making Yune one of the show's most frequent guests for a stand-up comedian. [10] [11]