Bocelli
Studio album by
Andrea Bocelli
Released13 November 1995
GenreClassical crossover
Length43:00
LabelPolygram International
ProducerMauro Malavasi
Andrea Bocelli chronology
Il Mare Calmo della Sera
(1994) 		Bocelli
(1995) 		Viaggio Italiano
(1996)

Bocelli is the second studio album by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, released in 1995 on the Polydor GmbH label.

This album is the follow-up to his debut album, Il mare calmo della sera. In Germany, the album was certified 4× Platinum for shipping two million units, making it one of the best-selling albums ever in the country.[1] It was also certified 4× Platinum in Switzerland,[2] 2× Platinum in the Netherlands,[3] and Platinum in Austria.[4]

The album is thought to have brought attention of Bocelli's existence to the masses outside of classical music circles, not just for the immense success of hit song "Con te partirò" but also because he covered the popular 1980s pop hit "The Power of Love" by Jennifer Rush.[5]

Track listing

  1. "Con te partirò"
  2. "Per amore"
  3. "Macchine da guerra"
  4. "E chiove"
  5. "Romanza"
  6. "The Power of Love"
  7. "Vivo per lei" (with Giorgia)
  8. "Le tue parole"
  9. "Sempre sempre"
  10. "Voglio restare così"
  11. "Vivo per lei" (Bonus track, with Judy Weiss)

See [6]

Chart performance

Certifications and sales

Sales and certifications for Bocelli
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[22] Platinum 50,000*
Belgium (BEA)[24] 6× Platinum 350,000[23]
France — 350,000[25]
Germany (BVMI)[26] 4× Platinum 2,000,000^
Netherlands (NVPI)[27] 2× Platinum 400,000[23]
Norway (IFPI Norway)[28] Gold 25,000*
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[29] 4× Platinum 200,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

References

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  2. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Bocelli')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien.
  3. ^ "Dutch album certifications – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Enter Bocelli in the "Artiest of titel" box.
  4. ^ "Austrian album certifications – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli" (in German). IFPI Austria.
  5. ^ Wiser, Danny (2020-08-01). "ITALY: Bocelli - Andrea Bocelli". 200worldalbums.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  6. ^ "Bocelli Info". Billboard. Archived from the original on 20 July 2013. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  7. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  8. ^ "Ultratop.be – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  9. ^ "Ultratop.be – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  10. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  11. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  12. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli". Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  13. ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1995". Ultratop. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  14. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1996". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  15. ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  16. ^ "Jahreshitparade Alben 1997". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  17. ^ "Rapports Annuels 1997". Ultratop. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  18. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1997". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  19. ^ "Year in Focus – European Top 100 Albums 1997" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 14, no. 52. 27 December 1997. p. 7. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 23 May 2022 – via World Radio History.
  20. ^ a b "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  21. ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1997". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  22. ^ "Austrian album certifications – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli" (in German). IFPI Austria.
  23. ^ a b Dezzani, Mark (8 February 1997). "Bocelli's sweet sound seduces Germany" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 14, no. 6. p. 18. Retrieved 9 October 2020 – via American Radio History.
  24. ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – albums 1996". Ultratop. Hung Medien.
  25. ^ "Bocelli, la voe che batte Pavarotti". La Stampa (in Italian). 1 July 1997. p. 29. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  26. ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Andrea Bocelli; 'Bocelli')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
  27. ^ "Dutch album certifications – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Retrieved 9 October 2020. Enter Bocelli in the "Artiest of titel" box. Select 1996 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".
  28. ^ "Norwegian album certifications – Andrea Bocelli – Bocelli" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway.
  29. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Bocelli')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien.


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