Claudio Villa – Ieri… Oggi… Domani

UPC: FLPS 1790

Overview

Ieri… Oggi… Domani finds Italy’s beloved “tenore d’oro” Claudio Villa revisiting the songs that made him famous—re-recorded with fresh arrangements for the 1970s. In these new studio takes, Villa brings his trademark passion, vibrato, and Roman flair to Neapolitan classics, radio hits, and American serenades, backed by lush orchestral and choral support.

Product Features

• Format: 12″ Vinyl LP, Stereo (also mono-compatible)
• Catalogue: FLPS 1790
• Artist: Claudio Villa (tenor)
• Accompaniment: Orchestra & Chorus conducted by V. Bacchetta (notably on “Sul Lungarno”) and R. Cini
• Recorded: 1976 at Ariston Studios, Rome
• Genre: Italian Popular & Neapolitan Song
• Duration: Approx. 36 minutes
• Producer: Fiesta Record Company, Inc. (New York)

Track Listing

Side A

1. “Surriento de ’Nammurate” (E. Bonagura) – Passionate Neapolitan love song revisited with lyrical warmth.
2. “Via Maestra” (E. Bonagura) – A tribute to Villa’s early idol Carlo Buti; emotional resonance in every phrase.
3. “Manuela” (E. Bonagura/T. Fusco) – Spanish-tinged classic, blending Villa’s operatic tone with a modern beat.
4. “A Voce e Mamma” (G. Russo/F. Genta) – Heart-tugging homage to maternal love in a sweeping orchestral setting.
5. “Serenata del Somarello” (Devilli & Wright) – 1935 American novelty tune reimagined with Villa’s powerful vibrato.
6. “L’Ultimo Amante” (V. Mascheroni/U. Bertini) – Intimate ballad in the tradition of Carlo Buti; evocative and sincere.

Side B

1. “Sul Lungarno” (Ancillotti/Marolla) – Florentine stornello capturing medieval serenading spirit, arranged by V. Bacchetta.
2. “Fontanella” (L. Conti/L. Stecchetti) – Romanesco folk tune performed with Villa’s signature passionate nuance.
3. “Borgo Antico” (E. Bonagura) – Nostalgic tribute to Villa’s 1950s hit, rendered now with greater vocal heft.
4. “’O Munasterio e Santa Chiara” (M. Galdieri/A. Barberis) – Post-war Neapolitan lament, delivered with gripping emotional intensity.
5. “Lo Stornello del Marinaio” (E. Bonagura/C. Bixio) – Seafaring folk-song charm highlighted by buoyant orchestration.
6. “Rosso di Sera” (T. Manlio/C. Concina) – Sunset-themed melody, where Villa’s expert technique shines despite his own modest critique.

Publishers

• Label: Ariston (Produced by Fiesta Record Company, Inc., New York) 
• Studio: Ariston Studios, Rome 
• Recorded: 1976

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