Mario Lanza
Biography
Dubbed by Arturo Toscanini "the greatest voice of the 20th century," Mario Lanza was one of America's most successful singers and movie stars in the years immediately following World War II. Born Alfredo Arnold Cocozza on January 31, 1921 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Italian immigrants, adopting his stage name from the masculine form of his mother's maiden name, Maria Lanza. From the age of 15, he studied to be a professional vocalist, later signing to Columbia as a concert singer; however, his career took a left turn in 1943, when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Billed as "the Service Caruso," Lanza performed for his fellow infantrymen and also sang in the production of Winged Victory; upon his return from duty, he relocated to New York, where he performed concert dates and appeared on radio. One of his audition tapes found its way to MGM's Hollywood studios, and after MGM chief Louis B. Mayer subsequently saw Lanza perform live, he signed the singer to a seven-year contract.. Dubbed by Arturo Toscanini "the greatest voice of the 20th century," Mario Lanza was one of America's most successful singers and movie stars in the years immediately following World War II. Born Alfredo Arnold Cocozza on January 31, 1921 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Italian immigrants, adopting his stage name from the masculine form of his mother's maiden name, Maria Lanza. From the age of 15, he studied to be a professional vocalist, later signing to Columbia as a concert singer; however, his career took a left turn in 1943, when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Billed as "the Service Caruso," Lanza performed for his fellow infantrymen and also sang in the production of Winged Victory; upon his return from duty, he relocated to New York, where he performed concert dates and appeared on radio. One of his audition tapes found its way to MGM's Hollywood studios, and after MGM chief Louis B. Mayer subsequently saw Lanza perform live, he signed the singer to a seven-year contract.
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1. | O Little Town of Bethlehem | Golden Oldies Christmas: Cl.. | 2:45 | $0.99 | |
2. | Be My Love | Be My Love (Digitally Remas.. | 3:30 | $0.99 | |
3. | Joy to the World | America in Christmas. Class.. | 2:15 | $0.99 | |
4. | O Christmas Tree | Little Drummer Boy: 30 Chri.. | 2:03 | $0.99 | |
5. | O Little Town of Bethlehem | Jingle Bell Rock: 30 Christ.. | 2:45 | $0.99 | |
6. | O Sole Mio (feat. Carlo Savina) | For the First Time (Origina.. | 2:33 | $0.69 | |
7. | O Christmas Tree | Silver Bells: The Very Best.. | 2:03 | $0.99 | |
8. | O Christmas Tree | Have Yourself a Merry Littl.. | 2:03 | $0.99 | |
9. | O Christmas Tree | Classic Christmas Songs Pre.. | 2:03 | $0.99 | |
10. | We Three Kings of Orient Are | White Christmas, The Very B.. | 3:01 | $0.99 | |
11. | O Christmas Tree | Jingle Bells, The Best of G.. | 2:03 | $0.99 | |
12. | We Three Kings of Orient Are | Jingle Bells, The Best of G.. | 3:01 | $0.99 | |
13. | O Come, All Ye Faithful | Christmas Collection | 3:36 | $0.99 | |
14. | O Little Town of Bethlehem | Christmas Collection | 3:11 | $0.99 | |
15. | Deck the Halls | Christmas Collection | 1:15 | $0.99 | |
16. | I Came Upon a Midnight Clear | Christmas Collection | 2:50 | $0.99 | |
17. | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | Christmas Collection | 2:01 | $0.99 | |
18. | Oh Christmas Tree | Christmas Collection | 1:48 | $0.99 | |
19. | Ave MarĂa | Carols from the Movies. Chr.. | 2:39 | $0.99 | |
20. | Ave Maria (Remastered) | Ave Maria (Remastered) - Si.. | 2:32 | $0.99 | |
21. | Song Is You | 24 Canciones del Tenor Mari.. | 3:20 | $0.99 | |
22. | Lord's Prayer | 24 Canciones del Tenor Mari.. | 3:02 | $0.99 | |
23. | It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Remas.. | I Love Classical Christmas | 2:52 | $0.99 | |
24. | O Christmas Tree (Remastered) | I Love Classical Christmas | 1:50 | $0.99 | |
25. | O Come, All Ye Faithful | Christmas Hymns and Carols | 3:14 | $0.99 | |