from AMORE
Written by Consuelo Velazquez
David Foster and Andrea Bocelli first crossed paths around 1998 when the Italian operatic star recorded the Foster, Carole Bayer Sager composition of “The Prayer” which was released as a world-famous duet with Celine Dion. Later on, the Hitman co-wrote a couple of songs for Bocelli’s 2001 Cieli Di Toscana album including the beautiful “Mille Lune Mille Onde” that became one of the tenor’s most loved songs.
In 2005, Foster started working with his partner Humberto Gatica and Italian music-maker Tony Renis on Bocelli’s next project eventually titled Amore. The cd was released at the dawn of 2006 and presented a collection of international romantic evergreens. The idea was to establish Bocelli as the new Julio Iglesias to the worldwide community, but Foster added a North American appeal by utilizing his unique knack for ear-candy melodies. Amore and its collection of love songs were perfectly crafted by Foster, Gatica and Renis. Their vision was exactly on target. The cd stormed the charts everywhere and reached #2 on Billboard’s Top 200. It was quickly certified platinum in the US and sold millions internationally.
It isn’t easy to choose one song from such a great tracklist. However, for this week, there is a rendition of the Mexican classic “Besame Mucho” that screamed for attention.
Foster’s refined arrangement built a landscape where Bocelli could shine with his smooth voice and sensual performance. The backing track was impeccable with Foster on piano and a rhythm section of Vinnie Colaiuta on drums, Nathan East on bass with Paulinho Da Costa and Rafael Padilla on percussion. A special mention goes to Ramon Stagnaro whose acoustic guitar plays the perfect counterpart to Bocelli’s dreamy performance. “Besame Mucho” really sounds as smooth as butter and was one of the highlights of the project.
After the triumph of Amore, Foster produced three more hit records for the Italian superstar as well as all the subsequent high-rated TV specials. Through the years, Bocelli and Foster have built a strong musical bond in addition to a personal one. Their immense talents, mutual esteem and friendship really made those musical projects special for millions around the world.
Listen
- Lead Vocals: Andrea Bocelli
- Piano: David Foster
- Keyboards: Randy Waldman
- Bass: Nathan East
- Acoustic Guitar: Ramon Stagnaro
- Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
- Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa & Rafael Padilla
- Arranged by David Foster
- Strings Arrangement by Bill Ross
- Produced by David Foster, Humberto Gatica
- Co-Produced by Tony Renis
Lyrics
Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta la noche
La última vez
Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después
Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta la noche
La última vez
Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después
Quiero tenerte muy cerca
Mirarme en tus ojos
Verte junto a mi
Piensa que tal vez mañana
Yo ya estaré lejos
Muy lejos de aquí
Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta la noche
La última vez
Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después
Bésame, (Bésame) bésame mucho (Bésame mucho)
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después
Perderte después