Andrea Bocelli’s music is wonderful. He is one of my favorite musical artists and this past winter, I’ve enjoyed his concerts on PBS and the interview they did with him. His voice is soothing and his choice of songs, delightful. His songs in Italian make me wish I spoke Italian. One song that he sings that I do understand is in Spanish, called “Bésame Mucho.”
In seeking more information about this particular song, I found out that it was written in the 1940s by a Mexican woman who died in 2005 at the age of 88. Her name is Consuelo Velazquez (I’d put an accent mark on the “a” in her last name, but this particular blog program does not recognize the computer signals for that accented letter designation).
In part, the haunting lyrics say: “Kiss me much … as if it were the last time.” Off hand, I would say that those words were very appropriate, if written in the 1940s, wouldn’t you?
Andrea Bocelli’s CDs are sold on amazon and in various music stores. You Tube had had a link to this song performance, but removed it. Perhaps it was an unauthorized taping?
At any rate, if you have the chance, download some of Bocelli’s songs or buy one of his CDs. He is a true talent. The world needs more beautiful souls, like him.
Patricia Cummings
