A Sad Day for Italy and Opera
Opera singer Luciano Pavarotti, Oct 12, 1935-September 6, 2007
James Brown and Luciano Pavarotti
"It's a Man's World"
"It's a Man's World"
Luciano Pavarotti, whose vibrant high C's and ebullient showmanship made him the most beloved and celebrated tenor since Caruso and one of the few opera singers to win crossover fame as a popular superstar, died on Sept. 6. He was 71. Pavarotti, who had been diagnosed in 2006 with pancreatic cancer and underwent treatment in August, died at his home in his native Modena.
I've never been an opera person...but this video cuts to the heart. Check it out!
Hugs, Happiness and Harmony,
Julie
posted by Julie @ 9:31 AM
12 Comments:
At Thu Sep 06, 11:01:00 AM,
Maggie Moo said…
I got to hear him perform live in NYC years ago, and it was breathtaking. He really was talented...so sad.
At Thu Sep 06, 11:12:00 AM,
Empress Bee (of the high sea) said…
i am sad that i never did get to hear him live, and i could have. dumb me!
smiles, bee
At Thu Sep 06, 11:32:00 AM,
Schmoop said…
Yeah it's too bad. He was good and I dont even like opera.
At Fri Sep 07, 09:37:00 AM,
Travis Cody said…
I've never heard this before. It's chilling. This proves that great music is great music no matter the genre.
Thanks for you support during my little hiatus. I appreciate it.
At Fri Sep 07, 12:58:00 PM,
the Book of Keira said…
Dean studied opera in college. This guy had some serious talent... even in his old age!
At Fri Sep 07, 05:44:00 PM,
Meribah said…
I never followed opera, but I knew of Luciano Pavarotti and his marvelous voice. He was a treasure and will be missed.
At Sat Sep 08, 02:42:00 PM,
Lisa Ryan said…
he was wonderful, a sad day indeed.
At Sat Sep 08, 02:42:00 PM,
Vinny "Bond" Marini said…
crap.. i had goose-bumps from James' first note to the end....holy smokes.... wow... who would have thought to put them together....holy smokes....
At Sat Sep 08, 06:25:00 PM,
Unknown said…
Incredible...Andrea Bocelli introduced me to opera. I never thought I'd like it but I have. Thanks for sharing, sweet Jules.
At Sat Sep 08, 08:53:00 PM,
Julie said…
Mags! Good to see you here again. I'll bet him must have put on one amazing show!
Bee! Oh my....that's sad. Never turn down music my dear!
Matt! I know..I feel the same way!
Travis! Good word "chilling"! What...you were missing? Yeah Trav...you were MISSED!
Kyra! Did he really? What an interesting subject.
Meri! Yes and with all the notoriety his is receiving he was very much loved.
Lisa! Yes...Thank goodness for recordings!
Vinny! Yup I think I found a winner here, didn't I?
Dana! You're welcome dearie.
At Wed Sep 12, 03:10:00 PM,
Coco said…
wwwhhhoooaaaa ... the James Brown one was wonderful, but i followed the links at the end ... and pairing the Great One with Sting ... holy crap! i was frozen to my seat, tears, the works ... check it out!
At Wed Sep 12, 06:51:00 PM,
Julie said…
Hey Coco! You're so right!
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