For the First Time (Soundtrack)/Mario Lanza Sings Caruso Favorites

Mario Lanza

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For the First Time (Soundtrack)/Mario Lanza Sings Caruso Favorites Review

by Al Campbell

This two-fer from Collectables features a pair of out of print Mario Lanza LPs: For the First Time (1959) and Mario Lanza Sings Caruso Favorites (1960). Originally issued on RCA Victor, the Caruso album proves to be the stronger set; released posthumously, Lanza pays tribute to his idol. Highlights include "Serenata," "Lolita," and "La Mia Canzone."

Track Listing

Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
1 Mario Lanza 03:23 Amazon
2 Mario Lanza 02:19 Amazon
O sole mio, for voice & piano (or orchestra)
3 Mario Lanza 02:27 Amazon
4 Mario Lanza 01:38 Amazon
5 Mario Lanza 01:32 Amazon
6 Mario Lanza 01:14 Amazon
7 Mario Lanza 01:27 Amazon
8 Mario Lanza 01:40 Amazon
Pagliacci, opera
9 Mario Lanza 03:35 Amazon
Otello, opera
10 Mario Lanza 04:42 Amazon
Aida, opera
11 Mario Lanza 04:37 Amazon
12 Mario Lanza 02:36 Amazon
13 Mario Lanza 03:07 Amazon
14 Mario Lanza 02:28 Amazon
15 Mario Lanza 02:49 Amazon
16 Mario Lanza 03:17 Amazon
17 Mario Lanza 02:57 Amazon
18 Mario Lanza 03:51 Amazon
19 Mario Lanza 03:21 Amazon
20 Mario Lanza 02:21 Amazon
21 Mario Lanza 03:06 Amazon
22 Mario Lanza 02:17 Amazon
23 Mario Lanza 03:15 Amazon
24 Mario Lanza 03:11 Amazon
25 Mario Lanza 02:38 Amazon
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