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Product Description
Romance. Passion. Emotion. These words are synonymous with the voice of Andrea Bocelli. Almost ten years ago he exploded onto the international music scene with Romanza, and has since sold nearly 50 million albums worldwide. Amore--released amongst the glamor of the Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy (where he will perform at the closing ceremony) and the romance of Valentine's Day--finds Bocelli straying from the carefully groomed classical ground in which he is most familiar. The concept of the album came from famed producer and longtime Bocelli fan David Foster along with co-producers Humberto Gatica and Tony Renis, who posed the question: Why not take the most beautiful love songs in the world and pair them with the most romantic voice in the world? The result is a beautiful album of pop standards that Foster has publicly claimed is "one of the most beautiful records I have ever been part of."

Embarking on a new era, Amore unveils a fresh sensuous sound that gently moves Bocelli into new territory. Spanish guitars flourish, traditional Latin percussion seductively keeps the tempo, accordions and harmonicas provide charming melodies, while sometimes Bocelli shares the spotlight with just a grand piano. Recorded late in the summer at Bocelli's Tuscan home studio overlooking the coast, the album exudes the natural beauty and breathtaking surroundings evident in Italy. Amore marks the only album David Foster has made outside of his Californian studio complex in two decades. This was also most musically gratifying for Bocelli: "I've been presented with opportunities I once could only dream of, challenges I longed to confront and experiences I will cherish forever, but while recording this album I realized that now is the perfect moment to arrive at an album of this repertoire, with the perfect producers, the perfect musicians and the perfect selection of songs."

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Album Description
Amore was released on 6th March 2006 and to date has sold 243,000 copies. This updated version includes two more songs: "Somos Novios (English language version)" and "Can't Help Falling In Love" (a duet with the American Idol contestant Katharine McPhee). This edition also includes a song previously on an early 2006 alternate USA version "Canzoni Stonate".

Album Details
Amore was Released on Sixth March 2006 and to Date Has Sold 243,000 Copies. This Updated Version Includes Two More Songs: "Somos Novios (English Language Version)" and "Can't Help Falling in Love" (A Duet with the American Idol Contestant Katharine Mcphee). This Edition also Includes a Song Previously on an Early 2006 Alternate USA Version "Canzoni Stonate".

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5 out of 5 stars

EVERY SONG IS BEAUTIFUL January 31, 2006
193 out of 211 found this review helpful

A voice like Andrea Bocelli's only comes along every generation or so, (if that) Caruso, Lanza, Pavarotti and Now Bocelli; They are my big 4. Not only does Bocelli have wonderful opera skills, but also tremendous pop singing skills, as well. As for classical singing; Bocelli's breath control is amazing; no one holds high, mid, and low notes (sang either intensely or softly) as long as Bocelli does. His diction is excellent; His tone is wonderful; His color is right in sink to the song being performed, dark or light, and all shads around those as needed. He has that tenor ring that can rise up over an orchestra, he sings just beautifully. As for his pop singing again it's spectacular; Bocelli can sing a pop song either in a classical way, or a bluesy way or almost anyway. He has tremendous versatility, I would rank him right at the top of pop singing for all time. Bocelli can sing big, bold, intense and beautiful, or can show us a soft side it seems like he is singing in one's ear, very sweetly and beautiful.

Amore: Is a CD (album) I have been Highly Anticipating; and it was worth the wait. Andrea burst on the scene (in the USA) with his fantastic recording ROMANZA, and So far on a few listens I would say this album AMORE ranks right up there with ROMANZA. Although I also Love Sogno, Andrea, and Cicli De Toscana (Bocelli's other pop CDs') as well. Bocelli's singing hear is Romantic, Passionate, and filled with Emotion and his voice will go right into your soul and provide you with delight. Bocelli has a certain vulnerability (for lake of a better word) in his voice (when he sings pop) that can fill you with peace. He is just amazing.

Amore is produced by David Foster along with co-producers Humberto Gatica and Tony Renis And the music hear is wonderful as well a stellar line up of the world's finest instrumentalists appear on Amore, Electric and acoustic guitarists, Dean Parks (Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, BB King) and Michael Landau (Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis); on Spanish guitars, mandolin, charango, bajo-sexto and vihuela Ramon Stagnaro (Luis Miguel, Alejandro Sanz, Enrique Iglesias); on bass Nathan East (Eric Clapton, Phil Collins); on drums Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn); on piano and keyboards Randy Waldman (Barbara Streisand, Kenny G, George Benson); on percussion Paulinho Da Costa (Prince, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock) and Rafaela Padilla (Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Sanz); on trumpet the acclaimed soloist Chris Botti as well as others.

Amore includes:

1. Amapola - soft. sweet and romantic (well every song is romantic).
2. Besame Mucho (Latin American) Spanish guitar in Besame Mucho is fantastic, best version of Besame Mucho ever.
3. Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves-French) WOW, beautiful, I may not like the french, sometimes, but there language is beautiful.
4. Mi Manchi (Italian)- featuring Kenny G - wonderful instrument to Voice trade off between Kenny G and Bocelli; a very sad and beautiful song.
5. Somos Novios (Spanish)(It's Impossible) - Duet with Christina Aguilera, impressive singing by Aguilera and fantastic harmony.
6. Solamente Una Vez (You Belong To My Heart-Latin American) nice guitar work, really every song is musically excellent. Like the self harmony.
7. Jurame (spanish)-faster paced love song.
8. Pero Te Extra No -Wow, Piano and Bocelli, Wow, did I say WOW, Just beautiful.
9. Canzoni Stonate - (Italian) Featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica and vocals, nice harmonica work sounds great, also coo to hear Stevie singing in Italian.
10. L'Appuntamento (Italian) A HIT for sure.
11. Cuando Me Enamoro Quando M'Innamoro Quando M'Innamoro (A Man who needs Love) cool version.
12. Can't Help Falling In Love (English)- RECORDED Live At Lake Las Vegas IN DECEMBER 2005.
13. Because We Believe (Italian/English)-completely beautiful it will be a huge hit.
14. Ama Credi E Vai (Because We Believe-Italian version) -completely beautiful it will be a huge hit in both English and Italian.

EVERY SONG IS BEAUTIFUL; This is a MUST have, essential CD.

5 out of 5 stars

The language of love is universal February 9, 2006
71 out of 78 found this review helpful

Regardless of which language he chooses to sing, Bocelli's love songs strike all the right chords for a great romantic evening, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Italian, Spanish, French or English, these are songs you've heard before, just not quite like this. The world renowned tenor warms up with "Amapola", then launches into a stirring version of "Besame Mucho" a huge hit from way back in the 1940s. You'll find "Les Feuilles Mortes" very familiar, until you remember the song "Autumn Leaves", and then you'll be a little puzzled by the pronunciation of "Mi Manchi" which sounds like something else altogether.

An unlikely pairing with Christina Aguilera of "Dirrty" fame for "Somos Novios" make "It's Impossible" seem quite possible after all, and "Solamente Una Vez" is more familiar to Elvis fans as "You Belong To My Heart". Then comes "Jurame" (Think Of Me); "Pero Te Extrano" from the 1960s; Italian hit "Canzoni Stonate" this time with Stevie Wonder; "L'Appuntamento" a song with Brazilian roots; and the ever popular "Cuando Me Enamoro" a.k.a. "A Man Without Love".

You can't have a Valentine's album without "Can't Help Falling in Love", so here it is, in English, but a Live version. Two more beautiful tracks round out the album, versions of the song "Because We Believe" in English and Italian.

If you're in love, or hoping to be soon, you need to get this album before February 14.

Amanda Richards, February 9, 2006

5 out of 5 stars

If you're lucky in love February 5, 2008
19 out of 21 found this review helpful

I can't get enough of this CD by Andrea Bocelli. His opera work was familiar to me but this collection of romantic popular songs was a truly welcome present. Spanish, Italian, French and English tunes create a mellow atmosphere, with great accompaniment and some interesting vocal pairings.

Each of the fourteen tracks brings its own rewards but a few stand out for me. "Besame Mucho," the best version I ever heard of this romantic classic, is passionate and moody. "Mi Manchi (I Miss You)" pairs Bocelli with the incomparable Kenny G; the sentimental sound of the song matches the poignant lyrics so do check out a translation (unfortunately not included in the insert -- the only thing I'd change).

The fifth track is the unexpectedly lush "Somos Novios (It's Impossible)" in which former Mouseketeer Christina Aguilera joins Bocelli for a dreamy little duet. A couple of tracks further along Mario Reyes lends a sizzling flamenco guitar accompaniment to "Jurame (Promise Me)."

"Canzoni Stonate (Songs out of Tune)" is another duet, this time with Stevie Wonder. It's a good thing this one is in Italian, since the English translation tells a dodgy story -- but the sound is very appealing.

We have more great guitar accompaniment in "L'Appuntamento;" and the CD makes a strong finish with English and Italian versions of the inspirational "Because We Believe."

These and the other seven tracks on "Amore" add up to a romantic feast. I'm very impressed with Andrea Bocelli's versatility and with the production of this CD. "Amore" was released for Valentine's Day 2006, and it will stand the test of many Valentine's Days to come. If you are lucky in love, you'll want to cuddle up next to your special someone and enjoy this dreamy music.

Linda Bulger, 2008

5 out of 5 stars

bellissimo February 1, 2006
18 out of 19 found this review helpful

Amore is unique in Andrea Bocelli's catalog for its laid-back ambience, a mood that he has not worked in before. The selections on this new offering are romantic, melodic, and sometimes very hot! He is clearly at home in French and Spanish as well as Italian, and his English is coming along also. It's refreshing to listen to performances in which Andrea is not pushing his voice but simply embracing the lovely music. The orchestration is understated but first class, and his collaboration with such greats as Stevie Wonder and Mario Reyes lends an additional element of interest.

1 out of 5 stars

Inappropriate material and guest stars... Bocelli far from his best June 2, 2006
16 out of 28 found this review helpful

I loved Bocelli in his past recordings such as his classic "Romanza", the sublime "Cieli Di Toscana" as well as "Sentimento" and his complete "La Boheme" opera release. "Amore" falls under the pop category, but it's a dud for several reasons.

Logic dictates that Andrea Bocelli's romantic, mellow tone would be a perfect vehicle for these romantic classics from Latin America, France, ect. What the producers failed to realize is that not all of these songs require such a laid-back approach despite being "romantic" songs. A romantic song can also require an intense, strong delivery. Perfect example is the opening track "Amapola"... He starts with a very lazy opening phrase, so lifeless that one would think he's just woken up out of bed. Then he seems to slog through the rest of the song without a single hint of passion. I've heard "Amapola" countless times before and it's a real classic, and this is by far the worst version I've come across.

Same for "Besame Mucho". Again, Bocelli resorts to the same type of laid-back, lifeless delivery also repeated on "Somos Novios", "Solamente Una Vez" and "Jurame". Bocelli has done beautifully singing in Spanish in the past, but is totally unconvincing here... The reason? His past Spanish songs on "Romanza", "Sueno", ect. were simply his familiar Italian songs with translated text, so the successful Italian feel for the lyrics carried well over to the other language since they closely resemble one another. But these Latin American classics require an alltogether different approach and Bocelli has nothing in his past repetoire... not his pop songs, not his opera arias... to have a fundamental understanding of the nuances of Latin American songs.

Another big minus for this CD was the "celebrity guest artist" aspect. As usual, the guest artists are chosen more for star-recognition instead of artistic appropriateness. The worst for me was Christina Aguilera in the duet "Somos Novios", her vocal hamminess and lack of musicianship were painful to the ears and completely undermined any seriousness this project had. And worse of all, her totally unconvincing Spanish coupled with Bocelli's unsure grasp of words he was singing made for a trainwreck of an interpretation.

Maybe the producers of this CD had a completely different vision of how this would all turn out. Maybe they believed the fans were clamoring for Bocelli's voice to be heard with Stevie Wonder's harmonica work, with Kenny G's alto sax, to hear Bocelli do a classic Elvis song, ect. I expected someone like David Foster to have a lot more vision than that.

If you want to hear these Latin American songs done the right way, I strongly reccomend Placido Domingo who has recorded them countless times before and brings out the true feeling and emotion of the words. As for Bocelli, I reccomend his past CD's where he is most in his own element

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