Lanza's Recordings

Mario Lanza: The Final Years by Derek McGovern
What Lanza thought of the increasingly baritonal quality to his voice is unclear, and I've always wished that a musically endowed reporter could have interviewed him on the subject  <read more>

Lovin' Mario on His Birthday by Muriel Agnello
This evening, I indulged myself in the luxury of listening to my favorite CD by Mario. It should come as no surprise to most of you that it was Mario! Lanza At His Best. <read more>

Musings on the Mario! Album by Mike McAdam
First off, I must admit I feel doubly silly now for putting this LP back on the shelf all those years ago instead of buying it! <read more>

Musings on Caruso Favorites by Mike McAdam
There are some noticeable differences between the LP and CD versions. <read more>

Somebody Bigger Than You and I by Muriel Agnello
Somewhere between a hymn and a ballad, Somebody Bigger Than You and I again showcases Mario's talent for taking an unremarkable song and making it into something more noteworthy. <read more>

If I Loved You by Muriel Agnello
You’d almost think Mario is musing to himself as he sings these words.  He seems to be in a reflective mood and not quite cognizant of their meaning <read more>

The Tina-Lina by Muriel Agnello
The term, vocal acrobatics, pops into my mind when I hear the song, The Tina-Lina. <read more>

Some Day by Muriel Agnello
Some Day – a simple title; a simple song, you say. That is normally an accurate assessment if you aren’t paying attention.  <read more>

Romance by Muriel Agnello
Mario’s introductions to some of his songs on his weekly radio show were as much a bonus as listening to his singing.  <read more>