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Post by Dave on Dec 24, 2007 1:47:02 GMT
Hello everyone, In view of Roger's news in this thread here I think it's time to resurrect the Mario Lanza thread, don't you think? I have a copy of the original recording of Be My Love, the track on which Hayley duets with Mario Frangoulis on his new album. So I thought anyone who is unfamiliar with the original Mario Lanza version might like to hear a sample of it somewhat longer than what you can find online... but still a sample, for obvious reasons. Be My Love - by Mario Lanza (sample)For me, this is a wonderful song sung passionately by the original "Mr Classical Crossover" himself - and if Mario Frangoulis' duet with Hayley can capture anywhere near the superb quality of the original, it's going to be something special. We won't have to wait long to find out... Cheers, Dave
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Post by milewalker on Dec 24, 2007 3:23:43 GMT
Thanks for digging up this old thread! My dad was a huge Lanza fan, so I was exposed to his music at a very early age. I believe that we may have had a complete collection of his work. I recall that he wasnt just another operatic tenor - but had a very pleasing crooner voice as well on songs such as "The Lovliest Night of the Year", and his cover of "I've Got You Under My Skin". But my favorite song of all from him when I was very young was Guardian Angels. I got it as a Christmas present - and it was the first "serious" record I actually owned. It is also the only operatic childrens song I know of. Without getting overly self-reflective, it seems pretty clear to me that my music tastes were shaped to some extent by those early experiences. So, the fact that I am here and posting on this thread is possibly due to that - in other words, blame it on him! Dave - I always thought that Lanza died as a result of heart disease, depression, and a heavy drinking problem. I do remember my father telling me that he was in declining health the last few years of his career. Jon - hmm "digging up old threads" reminds me that my wife has been after me to clean out the closets for about a month now I have ties that are older than Hayley I think.
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