O Sole Mio (ver. 1) by Giovanni Capurro - Piano Sheets and Free Sheet Music

Giovanni Capurro (February 5, 1859 – January 18, 1920) was an Italian poet, born in Naples, Italy, Together with singer Eduardo di Capua, Capurro wrote the song "O sole mio". Capurro died in Mexico City in 1920. "'O sole mio" is a globally known Neapolitan song written in 1898. It has been performed and covered by many artists, including such stalwarts of opera as Enrico Caruso, Beniamino Gigli, Mario Lanza, The Three Tenors, as well as rock/pop artists such as Bryan Adams, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Vitas (who sings it in a high countertenor range) and Elvis Presley. The lyrics were written by Giovanni Capurro, and the melody was composed by Eduardo di Capua. Though there are versions in other languages, 'O sole mio is usually sung in the original Neapolitan language. 'O sole mio is the Neapolitan equivalent of Standard Italian Il sole mio and translates literally as "My Sun" (not "Oh My Sun"). In 1915 Charles W. Harrison recorded the first English translation of "O Sole Mio." In 1921, William E. Booth-Clibborn wrote lyrics for a hymn using the music, titled Down From His Glory. In 1949, U.S. singer Tony Martin recorded "There's No.