1. 'O Sole Mio - Enrico Caruso

So, the first serving that this book has to offer is sung by the opera giant, Enrico Caruso. He belted out this particular recording in 1916. Caruso was about as famous as an opera star can get around the turn of the Twentieth century, and after listening to the song I can see why...the command that he has over his vocal range is quite remarkable.

'O Sole Mio, also known as "Neapolitan Song", was written originally in 1898. The operatic tune is generally sung in the Neapolitan language, (the language in which Caruso sings it in this particular recording) although two English renditions of the song have been scribed throughout the years. The second of which was written specifically at the request of Elvis Presley and is known as "It's Now or Never".

I certainly think this song is worth hearing: a legendary opera singer performing a notably popular tune from the turn of the Twentieth century.

Click the seal below to listen to Enrico Caruso's 'O Sole Mio.

Worth Hearing