ein duett-feuerwerk!!, 7. September 2008

zucchero peppt mit diversen duett-partnern seine an sich schon grandiosen lieder auf, einfach toll! eine geniale mischung aus zucchero und dem stil des jeweiligen partner/in. immer wieder schön zum lauschen!

       Klasse Duettalbum, 26. Juli 2008

Zucchero liefert mit Zucchero & CO ein tolles Album mit Duetten ab. Die Texte in Italienisch und Englisch und mit Partner wie Sting, Macy Gray, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Tom Jones, Paul Young usw.Ein Song besser als der andere, ein einfach grandioses Album.1. Dune Mouse wich Miles DavisKlasse Einstig mit einer sehr intensiven Trompete und emotionalen Gesang. Ein Titel aus dem Jahre 1988 aber einfach klasse, allerdings brauchte ich ein paar Anläufe um das Potential des Lieder zu erkennen.2. Muoio per te wich StingStings Mad about you" als Duett. Leider fand ich das Original von Sting schon nicht so berauschend, aber die Version ist ein wenig besser, dennoch es wird nie mein Titel werden. 3. Everbody's got to learn sometime with Venessa CarltonDas Piano und der wirklich einfühlsame Gesang von Zucchero bilden eine geniales Zusammensetzung. Einer der Highlights der Cd.4. Mama get real with Mousse TGeiler Rocker, der so richtig abgeht. Einfach genial.5. Like the sun with Macy Gray und Jeff Beck Zwei tolle Sänger bzw. Sängerin, aber leider nur ein mittelmäßiger Titel. Für mich einer der schwächeren, trotz einer ganz großen Besetzung. Schade, da hätte mehr daraus werden können. Klasse Solo von Jeff Beck.6. Baila Morena with ManaGuter Song mit tollem Refrain, verbreitet so richtig Urlaubsstimmung. Wirklich toller Rhythmus und der Mix zwischen Italienisch und Englisch ist sehr reizvoll.7. I lay down with John Lee HookerDas hier nur ein Bluestitel kommen kann war klar, aber das ist ein wirklich toller Track der hier entstanden ist. John Lee Hooker und Zucchero in Bestform.8. Blue with Sheryl Crow written by Bono & ZuccheroSoviel zum Thema Bono ist nicht auf dem Album vertreten, wenn auch nur als "Songwriter" und nicht als Sänger. Wunderschönes Duett und ein wirklich guter Song. Sheryl Crow und Zucchero harmonieren sehr gut, was mich ein wenig überrascht hat. Aber der Song funktioniert gerade durch diese Harmonie unglaublich gut.9. Pure Love with Dolores O'RiordanZwei unterschiedlicher Gesangsinterpreten findet man selten, aber das ist der besondere Reiz dieses Titels und es passt einfach sehr gut. der Refrain beginnt mit einem yeaheeee das beide aus vollem Hals singen, einfach Gänsehautfeeling.10. A wonderful world with Eric ClaptonA wonderful song. Wirklich gelungen und Claptons Gitarre unverkennbar.11. Pipo - Nasty Guy with Tom JonesKlasse Song im typischen Tom Jones Stil, aber auch Zucchero kann gesanglich dagegen halten. Zwei Klasse Sänger treffen hier aufeinander. 12. Hey man - Sing a song with B. B. KingNächste Blues Legende und wieder ein Klasse Titel, aber I lay down war ein wenig besser13. The Flight with Ronan KeatingNetter, guter Song, aber das restliche Album ist stärker. Ronan Keating kommt gegen Zuccheros Gesang leider zu keinem Zeitpunkt an14. Cosi Celeste with Cheb maniNetter Song aber die anderen sind wirklich stärker. 15. Diavolo in me - a devil in me with Solomon BurkeWieder ein klasse Rocker, einer der Höhepunkte der CD.16. Senza una donna with Paul YoungBekannter Song der in dieser Version einfach genial ist. Die beiden harmonieren sehr gut und der Track ist einer der unbedingten Anspieltipps17. Il Mare with Brian MayKlasse 'Titel einer tollen tollen Cd18. Misere with Luciano Pavarotti & Andrea Bocellitolleer Abschluß und Zucchero überzeugt auch hierKlasse Cd mit durchgehend hohen NiveauAnspieltipps: Senza una donne, Mama get real & A wonderful world

       ZUCCHERO's musical career spans over 30 years, he sold more than 25 million records!, 11. Juli 2008

Ask any Italian and Zucchero's European fans. He is truly a phantastic musician, his music is excellent: Zucchero's musical career spans over 30 (!) years, and he sold more than 25 million (!) albums. Living in Oman, working in Abu Dhabi & Dubai/ Emirates, travelling for business reasons all over the Gulf region and all over the Middle East I like to discuss with my Arabian friends and my customers about traditional-classic and about modern popmusic of both cultures - Western (European & north American) culture and the Oriental culture. We enjoy to listen to the best and world-famous opera singers and most popuar modern popsingers of both cultures.My friends in Arabia like Zucchero`s music very much and they appreciate him very truly. .......ZUCCHERO - a portrait: His pseudonym "Zucchero", meaning 'sugar', has been his nickname from a very young age, and was given to him by an elementary school teacher who said he was as sweet as sugar, calling him "marmellata e zucchero" 'jam and sugar'. Adelmo Fornaciari was born in a Reggio Emilia (in a parish, frazione in Italian, named Roncocesi), Emilia-Romagna, though he spent most of his childhood in the seaside town of Forte dei Marmi (Province of Lucca, Tuscany). Zucchero is widely known as the biggest pop star to come out of Italy, selling over 25 million albums world wide since his 1983 debut. Over the years he has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Bono, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Miles Davis, Luciano Pavarotti, Sting and many more. All The Best features 11 of Zucchero's greatest hits including: "Il Volo," "Un Kilo," and "Senza Una Donna" which was originally released on his 1988 album, Blue's, the highest selling album in Italian history. Tutti i colori della mia vita is Zucchero Sugar Fornaciaris new single taken from the ALL THE BEST album, which has already exceeded the target of DIAMOND DISC and has conquered the charts throughout the world. After the huge radio successes achieved with the tracks Wonderful Life and Amen, Zucchero returns with a new track to celebrate the concert which will be held in Milan on 14 June 2008. For the first time and for one night only the SanSiro stadium will be transformed into the largest theatre in the world. The artist is currently on tour in Europe with SOLD OUT concerts in every venue. After dominating the charts everywhere last year, and after triumphant live performances throughout the world, Zucchero looks set to lead the field again in 2008. "All the best" is in fact the first number one in 2008 in Italy. All the best has already exceeded the target of 5 platinum discs and is also rapidly climbing the charts in many European countries We are waiting for news about his ALL THE BEST TOUR 2008 (which will take him around the world for another eight months). "The blues is the blues; the soul is everywhere," claims Zucchero, one of Italy's greatest musicians, in a recent interview. Zucchero's philosophy is that there is no distinction between Italian blues and American blues, or the blues of any other country - however, that is only one form of music Zucchero is devoted to. He has a vast love for classical music as well, having been greatly influenced by Puccini and Verdi in his youth. Since then he has divided his attention between both classical and blues throughout his successful career, occasionally even venturing into rock-n-roll territory - he has recorded with Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli, as well as blues legends John Lee Hooker and Eric Clapton. Zucchero (which means "sugar" in Italian - one of his junior high school teachers gave him the nickname) was born in Roncocesi, a village in the Province of Reggio Emiliaon, on September 25, 1955. His real name is Adelmo Fornaciari and he has sold approximately 2,000,000 copies each of his 13 albums. He got started in music by learning to play the organ in his local church, and at the age of 13 met an American student who introduced him to soul, blues, and R&B music, which he quickly fell in love with. He went on to form several bands, some of which were called "Sugar & Daniel," "Le Nuove Luci," and "Sugar & Candies," steadily working to develop his musicianship until he ended up recording his first album Un po' di Zucchero in 1983. In 1985 he went to America to make an all blues album with the bass player Randy Jackson titled Zucchero & the Randy Jackson Band, which included his first hit song 'Donne.' In 1987 Zucchero became hugely successful in Italy when his album Blue's sold 1,200,000 copies to become the best selling Italian record. In 1988 his fame spread throughout Europe and he toured in Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Holland, and Switzerland. Probably Zucchero's most well-known song in Europe is 'Senza Una Donna,' which he recorded with the British pop musician Paul Antony Young in 1991. Because Zucchero is interested in many different styles of music, he can easily collaborate with various artists in all genres. Over the years he has enjoyed working with such greats as Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Sting, Miles Davis, Johnny Hallyday, Brian May, Luciano Pavarotti, Dolores O'Riordan, Tom Jones, Jeff Beck, and B.B. King, among others. He has stated that one of his dreams is to record with the American R&B, soul, and gospel singer, Aretha Franklin, who is known as "The Queen Of Soul." The first person Zucchero ever collaborated with was jazz legend Miles Davis in 1988. And Zucchero said it was a rather intimidating process since he was still at the beginning of his career. Davis came to Italy on a world tour and was greatly impressed when he heard Zucchero's song 'Dune Mosse' playing constantly on the radio. The jazz icon loved Zucchero's combination of Mediterranean melodies and traditional blues so much he wanted to collaborate with him immediately. Zucchero sings mainly in Italian, English, and Spanish and his voice has been described by fans and critics around the world as being bluesy, passionate, soothing, and intense - some people claim there is a definite Ray Charles quality to his voice. Fans who only speak English are always surprised when they discover that although they may not understand the lyrics to Zucchero's songs, they are still very much moved by the melodies and tone of his vocals. And Zucchero's musicality is not limited to only singing, he can also play many instruments as well, being proficient on the guitar, the electric piano, organ, mellotron, and the fuzz synthesizer. Even though Zucchero is well known in Europe and has had tremendous success there, only a small group of people are aware of him outside his home continent. But he is working hard to change that. In 2005 he struck a deal with Starbucks/Hear Music who put his 2004 album Zucchero & Co. on sale in coffee houses across America. Starbucks/Hear Music already had great success getting Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: Acoustic album well known. Zucchero has spoken about how difficult it is for a European artist to break into the American market. But he is already satisfied with the level of exposure the Starbucks/Hear Music deal has given him. In 2004 Zucchero released a live DVD of his concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which features many of the duets he performed with artists on his album Zucchero & Co. Fans all over the world rave about how good the concert turned out. Zucchero even played at the Woodstock '94 concert and was the only international artist to do so. And in July of 1996 he was invited to the Montreux Jazz Festival becoming the first Italian artist to ever be invited; he performed at the festival with Little Richard. When you listen to a Zucchero album, be prepared for a diverse and emotion-filled journey - you'll be led down many varied paths of music and always enjoy the ride.

       zucker cd, 30. November 2005

grandios diese cd wäääärmstens empfehlenswerteine wirklich wertvolle cd sie ist bis aufs kleinste ausgefeilt diese cd hat mich sehhhr beindruckt (zuchero war bis zu dieser cd kein themafür mich)

       Überraschend gut!, 1. Februar 2005

Fast hatte ich befürchtet, dass man hier mal wieder nur einen billigen Marketing-Gag brauchte, um Italiens Bluesrocker No. 1 auch jenseits seiner Heimat bekannt zu machen. Aber weit gefehlt: Die Silberscheibe glänzt nicht nur mit zahlreichen spannenden Neuaufnahmen ("The Flight" mit Ronan Keating, "Dune Mosse" mit Miles Davis), auch die alten Duette wurden zum Teil erfrischend überarbeitet (z.B. "Senza Una Donna" mit Paul Young). Und endlich ist auch Eric Clapton bei "A Wonderful World" nicht nur an der Klampfe, sondern auch vorm Mikro zu hören. Eine Platte nicht nur für Gelegenheitskäufer des Italieners, sondern auch für Fans, die meinen, schon alles zu haben.PS: Schade, dass die deutsche Plattenfirma das schwache "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes" als Single ausgekoppelt hat und nicht das fetzige "Mama Get Real" mit German Producer Mousse T.