Love in Portofino

Andrea Bocelli

About Love in Portofino

Love in Portofino is a 1959 song recorded by French singer Dalida, with lyrics in Italian and French language although the name is in English. The song was her minor hit upon its release, but it was soon catched up and covered by several other singers, including Gloria Lasso under the name "A San Cristina", and in instrumental versions by accordionists and conductors. Being embraced by musical intellectuals as masterpiece of Dalida's early repertoire and pop standard of 1950s, it eventually became the symbolic song for the Portofino, to which the it is referred to. More recently, Love in Portofino was covered by Andrea Bocelli in 2013 and was featured on the eponymous album. 


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I found my love in Portofino
Perché nei sogni credo ancor
Lo strano gioco del destino
A Portofino m'ha preso il cuor

Nel dolce incanto del mattino
Il mare ti ha portato a me
Socchiudo gli occhi a me vicino
A Portofino rivedo te

Ricordo un angolo di cielo
Dove ti stavo ad aspettar
Ricordo il volto tanto amato
E la tua bocca da baciar

I found my love in Portofino
Quei baci più non scorderò
Non è più triste il mio cammino
A Portofino I found my love

Ricordo un angolo di cielo
Dove ti stavo ad aspettar
Ricordo il volto tanto amato
E la tua bocca da baciar

I found my love in Portofino
Quei baci più non scorderò
Non è più triste il mio cammino
A Portofino I found my love

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Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli, OMRI, OMDSM (Italian pronunciation: [anˈdrɛːa boˈtʃɛlli]; born 22 September 1958) is an Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. Born with poor eyesight, he became blind at the age of twelve following a football accident. more »

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Written by: Fred Buscaglione, Matteo Chiosso

Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a., Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"Love in Portofino" is originally a French song known as "A San Cristina" by Hubert Giraud. The song was later dubbed into English as "Love in Portofino", a name that stems from the stunning coastal town of Portofino in Italy.
Performance by Andrea Bocelli
Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli, renowned worldwide for his incredible tenor voice, has performed several renditions of "Love in Portofino", making it a popular track in his performances.
Live Album
"Love in Portofino" is included in Bocelli’s 14th studio album, "Passione", released in 2013. The album is packed with romantic numbers, portraying Bocelli’s passion and love for music.
Dalida's Version
The French-Italian singer Dalida, recognized for her three-octave vocal range and dramatic style of singing, also recorded a version of the song. Her version, however, differs slightly from the original in terms of tempo and pitch.
Music Video
The music video for Andrea Bocelli's version was shot in the actual town of Portofino and it conveys the romantic essence that matches the very nature of the song.
Composition
"Love in Portofino" is a romantic ballad with a gentle, lilting melody that complements the beautiful lyrics. It's marked by its smooth tempo and rhythm, which creates an enchanting listening experience.
Languages
Due to the song's popularity, it has been translated and sung in multiple languages, including English, Italian, and French.
Collaboration with Edith Piaf
Dalida was one of few singers who performed songs with the legendary Edith Piaf. So it is significant that she was one of the artists to popularize 'Love in Portofino'.
A Real Love Story
Andrea Bocelli and his wife Veronica Berti performed a duet of ‘Love in Portofino’, turning the song into a beautiful private celebration of their love.
Concert in Portofino
Bocelli performed 'Love in Portofino' in a special concert at the Piazzetta in Portofino in 2013. The concert was aired on television and also released as a CD/DVD combo. The album titled "Love in Portofino" featured this performance and became a worldwide hit.

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