..Most artists have ..some Measure of Superstition...
.. and carry lucky Mascots ..
.Gargantuan ,Tenor ......Pavarotti never appeared without his white Handkerchief. 
..For 34 years he carried his Handkerchief..
..He embodied the publics perception of an Opera singer,was one of the few to cross over ,to popular music ...and became a world class vocal performer..he drove the crowds into a Frenzy ... with his Effortless ..."high "C,s"  ..His major break through was in the US in 1972..at New york Metropolitan .in"la fille- do Regiment"..in this period , he began to use his handkerchief..
He explained ,, he used it as a mechanism .to stop him gesticulating with his hands..  "by holding the handkerchief ,,I keep myself in one spot-It is my security blanket whilst on stage"
His debut recital took place at Liberty..Missouri ..1973..[william jewel college].trial run .for grander venues.. here he claimed . perspiring due to Nerves.he asked for a handker chief .to wipe his brow..  some say it was at the second recital--in Dallas..
..Herbert Breslin . his New york manager , has written a biography
~~."The King and I""...states that the fourth recital ,, in Feb 73 ..at Carnegie Hall..was where Luciano . used his Handkerchief:)[he had a cold[].."Working with Opera Singers ,is a Recipe for Nervousness..the more careful you are with your plans .. the more likely it is they get sick on the big night"! 
..Joan Sutherland , watched him Rehearse . at Carnegie hall .. he gave his all ..and perspiring profusely .. after he wiped his brow ,,,and said to Joan .
"we fat people ..know how it is ..",,"Luciano ...she replied ,,"We are not fat .. You are fat .. but I am big"..:)!:) .....
We can forgive him anything ..for all the pleasure and enjoyment ,, he gave his audiences over the years ...."O sole .Mio" and "Nessun Dorma"...always unforgettable.....
In 1999.he sang with Jose Carreras..and Placido .Domingo.in Rome
with the Florentino Orchestra , under Zubin Mehta..They sang well together . that evening .. also including songs such as "Maria","la Vie en Rose".."Granada"and..."Tonight".. the Three Amazing Tenors !!~~~~~~~~~ 
Enjoy his unique recordings......... 
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| ~Lucky Luciano~a significant white Handkerchief:)~~1935-2007 |
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melodygirl
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Oct 21 @ 10:11PM
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He sure was a big personality and unforgettable, good blog
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CHARLIgurl1
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Oct 21 @ 10:45PM
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LOvely blog.
Im not fat either.. Im just too short for my weight. 
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Borty
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Oct 21 @ 11:16PM
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I remember my dad listening to the great Caruso...then Mario Lanza...I wonder who's next?
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IB4U
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Oct 22 @ 7:49AM
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Luciano Pavarotti
a celebrated Italian tenor; one of the most popular vocal performers in the world of opera and across musical genres; known for televised concerts, media appearances, and as one of The Three Tenors, Pavarotti was also noted for his award-winning charity work, raising money on behalf of refugees, the Red Cross and other worthy causes; (October 12, 1935 – September 6, 2007)
"nessun dorma" with "Pavarotti 
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iglooo101
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Oct 22 @ 9:02AM
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pavarotti .."O sole Mio..
Neapolitan Italian Text
Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole,
n'aria serena doppo na tempesta!
Pe' ll'aria fresca pare già na festa...
Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole.
Ma n'atu sole
cchiù bello, oje ne'.
O sole mio
sta 'nfronte a te!
O sole
O sole mio
sta 'nfronte a te!
sta 'nfronte a te!
Quanno fa notte e 'o sole se ne scenne,
me vene quase 'na malincunia;
sotto 'a fenesta toia restarria
quanno fa notte e 'o sole se ne scenne.
Ma n'atu sole
cchiù bello, oje ne'.
O sole mio
sta 'nfronte a te!
O sole
O sole mio
sta 'nfronte a te!
sta 'nfronte a te!
English Translation
What a wonderful thing a sunny day
The serene air after a thunderstorm
The fresh air, and a party is already going on…
What a wonderful thing a sunny day.
But another sun,
that’s brighter still
It’s my own sun
that’s in your face!
The sun, my own sun
It’s in your face!
It’s in your face!
When night comes and the sun has gone down,
I start feeling blue;
I’d stay below your window
When night comes and the sun has gone down.
But another sun,
that’s brighter still
It’s my own sun
that’s in your face!
The sun, my own sun
It’s in your face!
It’s in your face!
Darren Hayes & Luciano Pavarotti - O Sole Mio
O Sole Mio (The sun,my own sun) Domingo, Carreras And Pavarotti in the Three Tenors concert
O Sole Mio (The sun,my own sun) Domingo, Carreras And Pavarotti in the Three Tenors concert
Luciano Pavarotti - 'O sole mio
Enrico Caruso - 'O SOLE MIO
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ghost42950
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Oct 23 @ 4:34AM
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 outstanding voice an quit some character
Outstanding links here - very cool
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leprichaun_magic
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Nov 8 @ 1:34PM
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The Three Tenors were very Successful ..despite the fact that jose Carreras was unlucky , he had a form of Leukaemia...but was treated ,,,and still Sang ,,Pavarotti was very protective towards him
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bluebunny432
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Nov 8 @ 2:08PM
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He was a brave man
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