New York, NY (Top40 Charts) World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has united with French chart-topper, Kendji Girac to revisit one of Bocelli's most iconic tracks ('Vivo per lei/I Live for Her') with a new, spellbinding version, entitled Je Vis Pour Elle. Kendji, one of the most listened to and beloved artists on the French music scene, brings his unique vocal to the new French-language interpretation of Bocelli's greatest hymn to love, released just in time for Valentine's Day.
The Spanish rendition of the enduring classic, 'Vivo por ella', features on Bocelli's current album Duets as a duet with five-time Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® Award-winner KAROL G. On release it quickly went on to become the runaway hit of the album. This landark album, released on Decca Records / Sugar Music in 2024, celebrates Bocelli's 30th anniversary in music, showcasing the remarkable collaborations across his career.
The original song, 'Vivo per lei', catapulted Andrea Bocelli to success in numerous countries when it was first released in 1995 on his album Bocelli. It topped the charts in France, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium and Panama, and has gone on to become one of the tenor's highest-streaming tracks. The Spanish version, 'Vivo por ella' was originally sung with Marta Sánchez, and it too has enjoyed major success. Today's French re-imagining of the track, which has spanned generations, offers a fresh and vibrant take on a song that has stayed with Bocelli for an incredible three decades.
Bocelli's album, Duets, brings together many more of his beloved collaborations alongside brand new songs to mark his 30th anniversary year. This career-spanning 32-track collection also includes duets with Ed Sheeran, Céline Dion, Sarah Brightman, Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Giorgia, and Luciano Pavarotti, alongside new superstar duets recorded especially for the album with Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton, Gwen Stefani, Marc Anthony, Sofia Carson, Lauren Daigle, Elisa, Matteo Bocelli and Hans Zimmer.
With nearly 90 million records sold worldwide and over 14 billion streams, Andrea Bocelli is one of the most successful classical artists of all time. He has one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry and with his new album Duets, he continues to surprise and enchant his fans 30 years on. The breadth of collaborations throughout his career so far is testament not only to his remarkable voice, but also highlights his lasting influence and artistry.
