Paul Potts - Passione

[Richard]

From Top40-Charts.com:

Paul Potts Follows Up Worldwide Success With 'Passione'



New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Paul Potts' sophomore album 'Passione' will be released on Columbia Records on May 5th. 'Passione' features Potts' original Italian operatic renditions of many classics as well as a duet with Soprano Hayley Westenra and support from the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.

'Passione' incorporates Potts' interpretation of several modern pieces including "La Prima Volta (First Time Ever I Saw Your Face)," the romantic folk song written for Peggy Seeger that won a GRAMMY for "Song of the Year" when performed by Roberta Flack; "Memory," the ageless classic written and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and "Senza Luce (A Whiter Shade Of Pale)," the radio hit made famous by 60's Brit-rockers Procol Harum.

Also on the album are several classical pieces including Chopin's "Tristesse (Sadness)" and Puccini's "E Lucevan Le Stelle," which ranks as one of Potts' favorites for its haunting melody and Bass clarinet - the same qualities that have established this piece as one of the most emotional songs in Opera.

Originally famous for his win on Britain's Got Talent, Potts' debut release 'One Chance' solidified his standing as an international star. The album sold over three and a half million copies and rocketed to the number one spot in 13 countries, and top 10 in an additional eight. In January 2008, Potts embarked on a world tour with 55 dates but as his popularity soared more dates were added and he completed over 100 sold out shows in concert halls, arenas and stadiums around the globe.

Potts' unlikely rise to fame on Britain's Got Talent drew over 75 million YouTube viewers, and will soon be documented in an upcoming comedy-drama from Paramount Pictures.

Richard

[Jillian]

I had a look at the tracklisting of the album on Amazon and it seems that the song Hayley features on is called 'Sei Con Me (There For Me)'.

My, my Hayley has been busy! It escapes me how she finds time for all of this!

[Richard]

Hello Jillian and everybody!

According to Amazon.co.uk, the album will be released in the UK on 1st June 2009.

I'll post the full tracklisting:

1. La Prima Volta (First Time Ever I Saw Your Face)
2. Sei Con Me (There For Me) Featuring Hayley Westenra
3. Un Giorno Per Noi (A Time For Us)
4. Il Canto
5. Senza Luce (A Whiter Shade Of Pale)
6. Piano (Memory)
7. Mamma
8. Tristesse
9. Bellamore
10. E Lucevan Le Stelle

There will also be an Exclusive Limited CD/DVD Edition available at Amazon.com.

Richard

[dutchjoyce]

OH WOW, FANTASTIC NEWS .............................
that Hayley is doing a duet on Paul's next album.
I remember his first album (3,5 million copies sold), was on number one in the charts, and i think all the fans are waiting for a new album, and this gives Hayley more exposure in countries, where people don't know her. Can you imagine if Paul sells more
than 3 million copies of his new album............with Hayley on it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Greetz JOYCE

[Richard]

The album can also be pre-ordered at HMV.com.

Richard

[Dori]

Ooh, isn't this a duet on Sarah Brightman's album with Andrea Bocelli? If so, I love that song!

Dori

[Libby]

I think remember that guy; is he the one who sang "Nessun Dorma"?
This is yet another great way for Hayley to gain recognition. Everytime she does a duet with someone, the fans of that artist discover her, and buy her albums/songs! It shouldn't matter whether you like the singer or not, because the benefit to Hayley's career is what's most important.

[Ross]

This album was released in New Zealand today. I love the song Hayley does with Paul. Hayley sings the first verse and then Paul does the second verse and both sing the rest of the song. It is all in Italian. In fact all the songs are Italian but I haven't had time to listen to them yet.

PS On TV One News tonight they had a brief mention about Paul Potts new album and that Hayley did a duet on the album. It also said that Paul is in New Zealand at the moment. He is going to appear on Close Up tonight and will appear on Dancing With The Stars on Tuesday night.

[Richard]

Hello Ross!

Here's a short article from TVNZ:

Singing sensation Paul Potts back in NZ

Published: 6:24PM Monday April 13, 2009
Source: ONE News


Paul Potts

The nearly bankrupt phone salesman, who became an international opera sensation overnight, is back in New Zealand.

Paul Potts swept to victory in Britain's got Talent, two years ago.

Now he is touring the world with Kiwi singer Elizabeth Marvelly, and in another New Zealand connection duets with Hayley Westenra on his new album.

"A big thank you to everybody in New Zealand for coming out to support me, without people buying the album, buying tickets to watch me perform, I wouldn't have this career that's changed my life, it's something that I will never forget," he says.

Potts isn't playing any concerts while in New Zealand, but will tour the country next year.

Richard

[Ross]

On the Close Up video they briefly mentioned that Paul has worked with Elizabeth Marvelly and also Hayley. You can see the video here
tvnz.co.nz/close-up/potts-back-in-nz-2639736/video

[Ross]

:DI have listened to the album and it is far better than the first album. It is much more polished. They used an orchestra this time which was the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Paul sounds great in this album. This album is a must to get the Sei Con Me song with Hayley. The Un Giorno Per Noi song was great too but I half expected to hear Hayley sing it too lol. I liked all of the songs so I am happy I got this album.

[Ross]

i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif Paul sung Bellamore La Prima Volta on Dancing With The Stars on TV One tonight. It was great. Hopefully I will upload the video tomorrow.

[Ross]

i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifHere is the video of Paul singing La Prima Volta on Dancing With The Stars on TV One
www.mediafire.com/?nyxmdltthkj

[graemek]

Mar 19, 2009 8:40:44 GMT Richard said:

The album can also be pre-ordered at HMV.com.

Richard

Thanks Ross & Richard for drawing my attention to this album & Hayley's duet with Paul Potts.

I went thru HMV London to preorder it but was redirected to Sanity Records Australia who've apparently bought HMV. (sounds odd but it worked OK) www.sanity.com.au/product/product.asp?sku=2124463

Am looking forward to yet another top class Hayley duet.

Graeme

[Libby]

I didn't know he was from New Zealand.

You know, the guy who won America's Got Talent last year also sang Nessun Dorma. Classical crossover appears to be his forte, as well, so maybe he should duet with Hayley, too. But it doesn't seem quite as likely. Hayley's most recent duet partners, Jonathan Ansell, Lee Mead, and Paul Potts were all talent show contestants/winners, right? Well, I think they're duetting with Hayley because she must be seen as a fairly popular singer in Britain right now, so maybe they think they can get more recognition by singing with another popular artist. That's wonderful for Hayley. But if that is the reason they're choosing her, then Neal E. Boyd isn't likely to choose Hayley as far as that goes. It would be great for Hayley in America, though!