Luciano Pavarotti - Mamma: Popular Italian Songs (1984) Vinyl LP • Henry Mancini

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4-panel lyric insert included. Vinyl plays nicely except for a few light clicks during "Addio, Sogni Di Gloria" (play-graded). Cover has a few creases; scuffing, slight discoloration with darker spots (front/back); surface impressions on front. Inner-sleeve is original (poly-lined paper). Spine is readable with some wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. Record made in Holland. Imported Audiophile Pressing with No Barcode. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Mamma
2. Non Ti Scordar Di Me
3. Lolita
4. Musica Proibita
5. Firenze Sogna
6. Vivere
7. Parlami D'amore, Mariu
8. In Un Palco Della Scala
9. Addio, Sogni Di Gloria
10. Voglio Vivere Cosi
11. Chitarra Romana
12. Rondine Al Nido
13. La Ghirlandeina
14. La Mia Canzone Al Vento
15. Vieni Sul Mar
16. La Campana Di San Giusto

About The Record:

Mamma: Popular Italian Songs, by Luciano Pavarotti, is a collection of beloved Italian folk and popular songs arranged and conducted by the legendary American composer Henry Mancini, showcasing Pavarotti's extraordinary tenor voice in a more accessible, heartfelt style backed by full orchestra and chorus. A unique aspect is the collaboration between the iconic opera star and Mancini, blending classical vocal prowess with cinematic orchestral arrangements recorded in Geneva, which brought fresh interpretations to traditional melodies. Historically significant as part of Pavarotti's crossover into popular music during the 1980s, the album highlights enduring Italian cultural favorites that evoke nostalgia and emotion. Popular songs and fan-favorites include the title track Mamma, as well as Chitarra Romana and others like Non ti scordar di me and Vieni sul mar. No hit singles or chart positions are associated with this release.