| Product Summary | | Label: Cbs/epic/wtg Records | | UPC: 00886974743927 | | Release Date: 5/5/2009 | | Buy.com Sku: 210810153 | | Item#: M4LJVQ | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 2124 | Format:  CD |
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Disc 1
| | Song Title | Sample | | 1. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (La Prima Volta), song ~ Ewan MacColl (1915 - 1989) |  | | 2. Sei con me (There for Me), song ~ Angelo la Bionda | | | 3. A Time For Us (for the film Romeo and Juliet) ~ Nino Rota (1911 - 1979) | | | 4. Il canto, song ~ Romano Musumarra | | | 5. A Whiter Shade of Pale (Senza luce), song ~ Gary Brooker / Keith Reid | | | 6. Memory, song (for the musical Cats) ~ Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948 - ) | | | 7. Mamma, song ~ Andreas Romdhane / Josef Larossi | | | 8. Tristesse, song (after Chopin) ~ Andreas Romdhane / Josef Larossi | | | 9. Bellamore, song ~ Matteo Saggese | | | 10. Tosca, opera: E Lucevan Le Stelle ~ Giacomo Puccini (1858 - 1924) | |
| | The widely-beloved Paul Potts became a household name overnight after his inspiring victory in the Britain's Got Talent TV competition in 2007. The clip of his first audition became one of the most-watched videos in YouTube's history, and led to bookings on Oprah, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, Ellen, NPR, Nightline, and even a command performance for the Queen of England. And there is a movie in the works about Paul's life! Paul's debut album One Chance has sold in excess of 2.7 million albums worldwide and 500,000 albums in the U.S. One Chance was a number one album in 15 countries. And Paul capped his amazing year with a sold-out tour across the United States in Spring 2008. Now Paul releases his follow up to the amazing success of One Chance. The album, entitled Passione, features 11 tracks including "La Prima Volta" -- the Italian translation of the Roberta Flack classic "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," and Paul's version of the rock classic "Whiter Shade of Pale." Track Listing
1. La Prima Volta (First Time Ever I Saw Your Face)
2. Sei Con Me (There for Me) (feat. Hayley Westernra)
3. Un Giorno Per Moi (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
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | Paul Potts's beautiful performance of "Nessun Dorma" from TURANDOT on the television competition BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT won him both the top prize and the rapt attention of the world through viral video clips. Not only does Potts possess a lovely tenor voice, but it issues forth from as unassuming and down-to-earth a demeanor as have ever graced an opera stage. | | While his 2007 debut album focussed on opera, this '09 follow-up veers off into the world of pop/classical crossover. He gussies up classic chart-toppers like "Whiter Shade of Pale" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" with Italian lyrics and lush, symphonic arrangements. But he wisely does not turn his back on the style of music that made him famous, as his gorgeous rendition of Puccini's "E lucevan le stelle" attests. |
Musical Guests | | Hayley Westenra |
| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 05/05/2009 | | Original Release Date : 2009 | | Catalog ID : 88697474392 | | Label : Syco Music | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00886974743927 |
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| | Bio | | | Paul Potts It took a flick of a coin to change Paul Potts' entire life. Heads he entered Britain's Got Talent, Tails he didn't. The rest as they say is history. The last two years have been an epic journey of incredible hard work and dedication. His debut album One Chance sold over three and a half million albums, rocketed to the number one spot in 15 countries (including the UK, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong and Mexico) and stormed to the top 10 in a further eight. In the UK, his album outsold the entire top 10 collectively in its first week. January 2008 saw him embark on a world tour with 55 dates but as his popularity soared more dates were added and he completed over 100 sell out shows in concert halls, arenas and stadiums around the globe. Winner of 'Best International Artist 2009' at the prestigious Echo Awards in Germany, Paul has also become a YouTube sensation and to date has had over 74 million hits charting his meteoric rise to fame. In Germany, Paul has spent an astounding 7 weeks at #1 and 23 weeks in the Top 10. Paul has come a long way since March 17th 2007 when he awkwardly shuffled on to the audition stage and performed his spine tingling rendition of "Nessun Dorma." From zero to hero in 60 seconds, he captivated the hearts of millions and opened the exclusive world of opera to many. "When I stepped on to the stage the crowd were baying for blood. The act before had been a disaster. As I walked to the mark, in my 35 pound suit, I just wanted to turn around and run away." But he didn't run. Instead he summoned every ounce of strength, wowed the audience and judges and more than 13 million viewers watched him win the first series of Britain's Got Talent on ITV.
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