“Mamma” Andrea Bocelli 

“Mamma”

Andrea Bocelli 

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From our experience here The Everybody Loves Italian Family “Mamma” rates as one of the most popular Italian songs of all time. Each time we post Mamma no matter the singer the reach goes through the roof. I imagine its pretty simple though. Many of us have lost our Moms and songs like this one seem in some way to be a memorial or tribute to these lovely ladies. Hope you enjoy this version by our beloved

Andrea Bocelli. 

Andrea Bocelli

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“Mamma” is a popular song composed in 1940 by Cesare Andrea Bixio with Italian lyrics by Bixio Cherubini under the title “Mamma son tanto felice” (Mum, I am so happy).

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The performers of this song included but are not limited to: Connie Francis, Luciano Pavarotti, Jerry Vale, Beniamino GigliLuciano TajoliRichard TuckerClaudio VillaRobertino LoretiVioletta VillasMuslim MogomayevLuciano PavarottiToto CutugnoAndrea BocelliSergio FranchiRomina ArenaJon Christos and Mario Frangoulis.

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In 1946, the English lyrics were written by Harold Barlow and Phil Brito who had their popular recording hit the charts in May 1946 under the title of “Mama”.

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British singer David Whitfield also had a hit with the song, which reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart in 1955. The British lyrics did differ from the American ones. The song was re-arranged and re-written by Geoffrey Parsons and John Turner.

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