Mario Lanza – Come Prima (From For The First Time, 1959)
In the 1959 film For The First Time, legendary tenor Mario Lanza delivers a heartwarming performance of the classic Italian song Come Prima, a piece that has come to symbolize the romantic charm of Lanza’s voice and the golden age of Hollywood musicals.
Come Prima was originally written in 1957 by Tony Renis and Alberto Testa, becoming an international hit with its passionate and melodic lines. Lanza’s version, filled with his powerful tenor voice, imbues the song with a deep sense of emotion and sincerity. The lyrics, which speak of rekindling love and staying devoted to a partner, are brought to life through Lanza’s beautiful phrasing and rich vocal delivery.
