'O surdato 'nnammurato

Neapolitan song "nap O surdato 'nnammurato no" (nap o surˈdɑːtə nːamːuˈrɑːtə pron; "The Soldier in Love") is a famous song written in the Neapolitan language. The song is used as the anthem of S.S.C. Napoli.Joseph Sciorra Italian Folk: Vernacular Culture in Italian-American Lives 2010 116, "the Neapolitan standard O surdato 'nnammurato (A Soldier in Love)" The words were written by Aniello Califano and the music composed by Enrico Cannio in 1915. The song describes the sadness of a soldier who is fighting at the front during World War I, and who pines for his beloved. Originally Cannio's sheet music was published with piano accompaniment, but in recordings, on 78 rpm, then LP, Neapolitan standards such as "nap O surdato 'nnammurato no" have usually been orchestrated to suit each tenor. Lyrics Original lyrics nap no Staje luntana da stu core nap no e a te volo cu 'o penziero: nap no niente voglio e niente spero nap no ca tenerte sempe a ffianco a me! nap no Sii sicura 'e chist'ammore nap no comm'i' so' sicuro 'e te... nap no Oje vita, oje vita mia... nap no oje core 'e chisto core... nap no si' stato 'o primm'ammore... nap no e 'o primmo e ll'ùrdemo sarraje pe' me! nap no Quanta notte nun te veco, nap no nun te sento 'int'a sti bbracce, nap no nun te vaso chesta faccia, nap no nun t'astregno forte 'mbraccio a me? nap no Ma, scetánnome 'a 'ste suonne, nap no mme faje chiagnere pe' te... nap no Oje vita, oje vita mia [...] nap no Scrive sempe e sta' cuntenta: nap no io nun penzo che a te sola... nap no Nu penziero mme cunzola, nap no ca tu pienze sulamente 'e me... nap no 'A cchiù bella 'e tutt''e bbelle, nap no nun è maje cchiù bella 'e te! nap no Oje vita, oje vita mia [...] English translation: You are far away from this heart, I fly to you in thought: I hope and want nothing more than always keeping you by my side! Be sure about this love As I am sure of you... Oh life, oh my life... Oh heart of this heart... You were the first love... and the first and last you will be for me! How many nights have I not seen you, not felt you in my arms, not kissed your face, not held you tight in my arms?! But, waking from these dreams, you make me cry for you... Oh life, oh my life [...] Always write and be happy: I can only think of you... One thought comforts me, that you only think of me... The most beautiful woman of all, is never more beautiful than you! Oh life, oh my life [...] The Corrs when performing with Luciano Pavarotti used the following English lyrics for the second verse:-7xOTbRL888 So many nights without you without you in my arms I can kiss you, I can draw you close to me but wake up from your slumber you make me cry for you! Notable performances and recordings Mario Lanza on Mario! (1958)Derek Mannering Mario Lanza: singing to the gods 2001 Page 177, "In late November 1958 Lanza returned to Rome to record the first in a new set of long-playing albums for RCA Victor, his first for the company in four years." p251 "RCA Living Stereo recording; Orchestra conducted by Franco Ferrara/Chorus by Franco Potenza 439 Funiculi Funicula 440 Dicitencello Vuie 441 Maria Marl 442 Voce'ENotte 443 CantaPe'Me 444 O Surdato 'namurato 445 Come Facette ..." Sergio Franchi on Romantic Italian Songs (1962; #17 on the Billboard Top 200)http://www.allrovi.com https://web.archive.org/web/20111014094317/http://www.allrovi.com/ 2011-10-14 Sergio Franchi Franco Corelli on Passione (1963)Consensus and review of the latest issues of recorded classical music - Volume 4 - Page 27 1963 "Lama: Silenzio cantatore. Gambardella: 'O Maranariello. Cannio: 'O surdato 'nnammurato. Cioffi: 'Na sera 'e maggio. Franco Corelli (tenor). Orchestra conducted by Franco Ferraris. Passione (arr. Tagliaferri.) 12-inch. 36s. Od. La voce del padrone ALP 1965 " Jimmy Roselli recorded the song in 1968, it reached #122 on Cashbox. Giuseppe di Stefano on Neapolitan Songs III (1965)Schwann monthly guide to stereo records - Volume 17, Issues 7-9 - Page 145 1965 "Vocal Di Stefano, Giuseppe — Neapolitan Songs III: Torna a Surriento; Tu ca' nun chiagne; Sona chitarral; Lacreme Napulitane; Napule canta; 'O surdato 'nnammurato; Catarl, Catari: Pusil- leco...; Era di Maggio; Scetatel; Addio ..." Massimo Ranieri, based on Anna Magnani's performance in the film La sciantosa (1971)Enrico Deregibus Dizionario completo della Canzone Italiana 2010 Page 391 "Intanto nel '72 Ranieri licenzia una prima raccolta live di classici napoletani ('O SURDATO 'NNAMMURATO): a suggerirgli il recupero delle radici canore partenopee è Anna Magnani, conosciuta sul set del film 'La sciantosa' a cui partecipa ..." Luciano Pavarotti on Favourite Neapolitan Songs (1981)Records in review - Volume 26 - Page 371 1981 "LUCIANO PAVAROTTI: "O sole mio: Favorite Neapolitan Songs." DI CAPUA: O sole mio; Maria, Mart. TOSTI: 'A vucchella; Marechiare. CANNIO: 'O surdato 'nnammurato. GAMBARDELLA: 'O marenariello. DE CURTIS: Torna a ..." Luciano Pavarotti in duet with the Corrs (middle verse sung in English) Andrea Bocelli on Incanto (2008) Vittorio Grigolo on Arrivederci (2011) In other media Ninì Grassia it directed A Napolitan Love Story it 'O surdato 'nnammurato (film) a film named after the song in 1983. References External links Q3596252 tt0086031, 1983 E-chords Italian translation Category:1915 songs Category:Neapolitan songs Category:Songs about soldiers Category:Songs about the military Category:Songs of World War I