Walter B. Rogers is conducting. Sta 'nfronte a te! Can bring me to tears!! Anna Gochnauer But there are notable grammatical differences such as neuter-form nouns, unique plural formation, and historical phonological developments differing from traditional Italian. I researched and found the hymn “Down from His Glory” which was written to the tune of O Sole Mio and she played it on the huge church organ during the service. Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky You feel like you’ve witnessed a miracle when you hear something like this.I have very fond memories of my father singing, at least a part, of the song while I was growing up.O Sole Mio by the great Beniamino Gigli is, certainly in a class of its own. Some people consider it to be the most famous Italian song, not only because it’s an all-time hit that several generations remember, but also because, in a way, it represents Italy.The Elvis Presley song, “It’s Now or Never” sung to the same tune, is not a translation at all, it’s just a different set of words put to the same melody.Here’s the most remarkable aspect of “O Sole Mio,” especially for people from other countries who want to “’O Sole Mio” features the original Neapolitan language. I personally think this is one of the most beautiful areas of the world. “O solo mio, Anna Maria…” She would hum the rest of the melody, as she didn’t know the rest. For some reason, they deemed it “bad luck”. Thanks for the back story on this song. But I just don’t know why.

When he passed away I asked the church organist if she could play it during the service. It’s a lovely song, whether instrumental or vocal and remains a cherished memory for me.I loved reading and learning all of this! Now I’m a huge fan of his and listen to him daily. Thank you for giving meaning to this find memory.Crazy as it may sound, my mother and grandmother used to run from the room screaming any time this song was played. then at around 11 or 12, she did a duet with Patrizio Buanne singing O Sole Mio. O Sole Mio. Donald R Campbell In 1898, he entrusted a singer and songwriter by the name of Eduardo di Capua to compose the music.Sponsored by the publisher “Bideri,” that song was sent to Naples for a music competition. etc. ❤️I love the song o solo meo, my father used to sing it and my uncle Joe, my favorite was singing it with my father’s uncle Berto, what great memoriesI have just fallen in love with a wonderfull young dutch girl, who at 9 years old in 2013 won a gold status on the hollands got talent singing soprano the song,O Mio Babbino Caro. I just think it is so cool to realize it’s untrue that Latin is a “dead” language, that there never was a moment when communities of everyday people decided that okay, today, we are going to discard Latin and henceforth switch-over(!) It has become a major hit.Carmine Orsini gives a fantastic rendition of o sole mio at the Conca Parc Hotel in Sorrento as well as some other fabulous renditions. O Sole Mio was my father’s favorite. 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA This remake, same as Presley’s, has only the same tune.But Luciano Pavarotti holds the title for best interpretation — hands down.In 1980 he won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Vocal Performance for his rendition of the song.If you are interested in learning Italian, you may want to try someThis song has been a very popular song for a very long time. My grandparents immigrated from the Campania region of Italy. The two original pasta varieties were vermicelli and lasagna.