Andrea Bocelli has joined forces with Karol G for a new duet called “Vivo por Ella,” which arrived Friday (Aug. 30) via Decca Records/Sugar Music. The new single reinvents one of the Italian tenor’s most iconic tracks, “Vivo Per Lei” (“I Live for Her”), which originally features Spanish singer Marta Sánchez. The single is part of Bocelli’s upcoming album, Duets, which is slated to release on Oct. 25 and celebrates his 30th anniversary in music.
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Switching out the original piano for a blend of bow-stroked (arco) and plucked (pizzicato) violin notes, the newly reimagined version of the song adopts a slightly faster pace than the ’90s version. This powerful rendition features the passionate tenor of the Italian paired seamlessly with the vibrant vocals of the Colombian superstar. The song is produced by David Foster and Ellis.
“This song holds a very special place in my heart, and it’s a great honor to reimagine it with one of the most talented and exciting new artists in the world, Karol G,” Bocelli said in a statement. “Her beautiful voice helps create a timeless celebration of love and music that will find new fans and resonate across generations.”
Karol G added in the press release, “I discovered Andrea when I was a teenager. I was super connected to his music, the power of his voice and his unique way of creating music. This song is a huge honor for me – it’s a song I’ve always loved, and when I was invited to sing ‘Vivo por Ella,’ it felt like coming home. It’s a song I really feel inside myself, it feels like it’s going to be a special point in my career.”
The original “Vivo Per Lei” achieved success in numerous countries when it was released in 1995 on his album Bocelli, including on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 16 on Hot Latin Songs, No. 8 on Tropical Airplay and No. 9 on Latin Pop Airplay.
This career-spanning 32-track collection of Duets also includes duets with Ed Sheeran, Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman, Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Giorgia and Luciano Pavarotti, as well as Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton, Gwen Stefani, Marc Anthony, Hans Zimmer and more.
Stream the song below:
Duets tracklist:
CD1
1. “Time To Say Goodbye” (Sarah Brightman)
2. “Vivo Por Ella” (Karol G)
3. “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás” (Jennifer Lopez)
4. “Fall On Me” (Matteo Bocelli)
5. “Perfect Symphony” (Ed Sheeran)
6. “Da stanotte in poi (From This Moment On)” (Shania Twain)
7. “Holding On” (Gwen Stefani)
8. “Il mare calmo della sera” (Chris Stapleton)
9. “The Prayer” (Céline Dion)
10. “La vie en rose” (Édith Piaf)
11. “E più ti penso – from ‘Once Upon A Time In America’” (Ariana Grande)
12. “If Only” (Dua Lipa)
13. “Somos Novios” (Christina Aguilera)
14. “Return To Love” (Ellie Goulding)
15. “Rimani qui” (Elisa)
16. “Vivo per lei” (Giorgia)
CD2
1. “Dare To Live (Vivere)” (Laura Pausini)
2. “Can’t Help Falling In Love” (Katharine McPhee)
3. “Hallelujah” (Virginia Bocelli)
4. “Amazing Grace” (Alison Krauss)
5. “Moon River – from ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’” (Sofia Carson)
6. “Canto della terra” (Lauren Daigle)
7. “La voce del silenzio” (Marc Anthony)
8. “Canzoni stonate” (Stevie Wonder)
9. “Un amore così grande” (Veronica Berti)
10. “Notte ‘e piscatore” – Live in Modena (Luciano Pavarotti)
11. “Io ci sarò” (Lang Lang)
12. “Pianissimo” (Cecilia Bartoli)
13. “The Pearl Fishers Duet” – Live in Central Park (Bryn Terfel)
14. “Bambina mia ricordati” (Virginia Bocelli)
15. “What Child Is This?” (Mary J. Blige)
16. “Time To Say Goodbye” (Matteo Bocelli, Hans Zimmer)
