Tito Schipa - Desiderio 'e sole (1955)

Golden Age tenor Tito Schipa (1888-1965) recorded a studio album for the Durium label in 1955. This rare album, a program of popular Neapolitan songs, is relatively unknown and was given limited release. At age sixty-six, Schipa is in fine voice and gives a splendid performance. One of the most beautiful songs on the album is a contemporary number, Tito Manlio and Marcello Gigante's "Desiderio 'e sole". Mino Campanino conducts.