"Days Gone By" is a captivating journey through the golden age of music, featuring the incomparable Mario Lanza. Released on December 2, 2021, via Reminisce Music, this album spans a rich tapestry of genres, including the timeless elegance of opera and the heartfelt charm of canzone napoletana. With a running time of over two hours, this collection offers a comprehensive exploration of Lanza's versatility and artistry.
The album kicks off with the enchanting "Solo Mio" and takes listeners through a diverse range of tracks, from the operatic brilliance of "Che Gelida Manina" and "Di Quella Pira" to the romantic allure of "Granada" and "Come Back to Sorrento." Lanza's powerful vocals shine in both operatic arias and beloved standards like "Be My Love" and "Because." The album also includes lesser-known gems such as "Sciliana O Lola" and "The Loveliest Night of the Year," showcasing Lanza's ability to captivate with both familiar and obscure pieces.
"Days Gone By" is a testament to Mario Lanza's enduring legacy, offering a blend of classic opera and timeless songs that highlight his remarkable range and vocal prowess. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Lanza's work, this album provides a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Solo MioEduardo di Capua, EMMANUELE MAZZUCCHI, Giovanni Capurro, Mario Lanza
La Donna E MobileFrancesco Maria Piave, Giuseppe Verdi, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
Be My LoveNikolaus Brodszky, Sammy Cahn, Mario Lanza
Recondita ArmoniaGiuseppe Giacosa, Giacomo Puccini, LUIGI ILLICA (NON-PROTECTED SHARES), Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
A KissOscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach, Sigmund Romberg, Mario Lanza
O Solo MioEduardo di Capua, EMMANUELE MAZZUCCHI, Giovanni Capurro, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
The Donkey SerenadeRudolf Friml, Robert Craig Bob Wright, Mario Lanza
Che Gelida ManinaGiacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Giacosa, LUIGI ILLICA (NON-PROTECTED SHARES), Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
GranadaAgustín Lara, Mario Lanza
Di Quella PiraSalvatore Cammarano, DP, Giuseppe Verdi, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
Come Back To SorrentoErnesto de Curtis, Giovan Battista De Curtis, Mario Lanza
BecauseGUY D HARDELOT (PROTECTED SHARES), Edward F Lockton, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
More Than You KnowEdward Eliscu, Billy Rose, Vincent Youmans, Mario Lanza
La Fleur Que Tu M'avaisjeteeGeorges Bizet, Henry Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
The Loveliest Night Of The YearJuventino Rosas, Irving Aaronson, Paul Francis Webster, Mario Lanza
Sciliana O LolaPietro Mascagni, Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti, Guido Menasci, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
Song Of SongsClarence Lucas, HAROLD VICARS, Mario Lanza
Ombra Mai FuGeorge Frideric Handel, Nicolo Minato, DP, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
Funiculi FuniculaLuigi Denza, Giuseppe Turco, Mario Lanza
Santa LuciaTeodoro Cottrau, Paul Englishby, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
La SpagnolaDP, VINCENZO CHIARA (DI), Mario Lanza
For You AloneHenry E Geehl, P J O REILLY (PROTECTED SHARES), Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
Because You're MineNikolaus Brodszky, Sammy Cahn, Mario Lanza
The Lost ChordArthur Sullivan, ADELAIDE ANN PROCTER, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
DianaErno Rapee, Lew Pollack, Mario Lanza
Mal ReggendoGiuseppe Verdi, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
Without A SongEdward Eliscu, Billy Rose, Vincent Youmans, Mario Lanza
Chi Mi Frena In Tal MomentoSalvatore Cammarano, GAETANO DOMENICO MARIA DONIZETTI, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
There AloneHerbert Victor, Robert Mandell, Mario Lanza
A GranadaFermin Maria Alvarez, F ELIAS, Y GRAS, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
Parigi O CaraGiuseppe Verdi, Mario Lanza
Over ThereGeorge M. Cohan, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
O Soava FanicullaGiuseppe Giacosa, Giacomo Puccini, LUIGI ILLICA (NON-PROTECTED SHARES), Mario Lanza
PeccheCARLO FLAVIIS DE, Gaetano Pennino, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
Vogliaemi BeneGiuseppe Giacosa, Giacomo Puccini, LUIGI ILLICA (NON-PROTECTED SHARES), Mario Lanza
LolitaCLAUDE AVELING (PROTECTED SHARES), A BUZZI-PECCIA, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
The Lord's PrayerJohn Tavener, TRAD, Mario Lanza
Agnus DeiGeorges Bizet, HARM HOEVE, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
Ava MariaJohann Sebastian Bach, John Charles Fiddy, Charles Gounod, Mario Lanza
Addido A NapoliTeodoro Cottrau, Enrico Caruso and his Orchestra
Mario Lanza, the charismatic American tenor and actor, captivated audiences in the late 1940s and 1950s with his powerful voice and silver screen presence. Beginning his professional singing journey at just 16, Lanza's talent quickly caught the eye of Hollywood mogul Louis B. Mayer, who signed him to a seven-year film contract after a stunning performance at the Hollywood Bowl. Though his operatic stage experience was limited to two performances and a role in Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" in New Orleans, Lanza's enchanting voice and acting prowess made him a beloved star. His repertoire spans the emotive canzoni napoletane and the grandeur of opera, offering a rich and diverse musical experience.
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