Did you know that Jon Bon Jovi sang with Pavarotti some years ago? Pavarotti annually hosts “Pavarotti & Friends” charity concert in Italy. It was back in 1998, when Jon Bon Jovi appeared in Italy to sing a live duet with the fat bastard (I blame Austin Powers! LOL).
It’s an extremely pleasing song, and I love it. I passed it around to some friends back then, they couldn’t get enough of it and it spread like a wildfire. I became the talk of the town (Penang). LOL. Okay, just being a tad dramatic there, I meant the song of course! The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain. 
Were there any unexpected musical collaborations that tickled your fancy?
Luciano Pavarotti feat Jon Bon Jovi - Let it Rain
Last night I had a dream that there would be a morning after
Long days, sunshine, and peace
Long nights of love, forgiveness, and laughter
Maybe it was just a dream but it could be reality
Children are like planting seeds, you’ve got to let their flowers grow
Don’t you know
Fa che piova, (Let it rain)
Fa che il cielo mi lavi il dolor (Let heaven wash away my pain)
Fa che piova (Let it rain)
che sia la pace il nome d’amor (That peace would be the name of love)
Through the rain I saw a child just like my child
Someone’s son or daughter
I watched as they played for a while
I wanted to cry, those babies just smiled
Maybe it was just a dream, but it should be reality
A child is just God’s sign that peace and love are seeds to make
tomorrow grow
Go on, we’ve tried war
No one wants peace more
Than the children who ask their dads why
A Year Ago
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October 31st, 2006 at 12:58am
Miss Sarajevo by U2 & Pavorotti gets more airplay. Actually, I don’t think I ever heard this song being played on any radio stations.
October 31st, 2006 at 8:02am
Jemima I know. I can safely say that majority of us haven’t heard of this song, probably all.
Were there any more sang-froid collaborations that went under the radar?
October 31st, 2006 at 9:02am
ERm, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson- The Girl Is Mine
Destiny Child & Wyclef Jean- No No No
Yo Yo Ma & Bobby McFerrin- Hush, Little Baby
October 31st, 2006 at 9:48am
oHhh.. 1998 I was still in secondary school.
I didnt know there is this song they sang together. Nice one!
October 31st, 2006 at 10:14am
lyrics aside… u2 and greeen day are singing ‘the saints are coming’.. while pavarotti and bon jovi singing ‘let it rain’.. lol
October 31st, 2006 at 10:15am
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong- Heaven (Dancing Cheek to Cheek)
October 31st, 2006 at 10:41am
tihtahpah Paul McCartney had no choice but to do a duet with MJ, who owns half of Beatles.
I find Destiny’s Child chafing.
meekiee You little girl you.
If you want that mp3, just holla.
Alex Heard of the U2/Green Day song, but doesn’t grab my attention.
tihtahpah You should be my housemate, so I could leave Limewire permanently on so you could open my eyes to more songs.
October 31st, 2006 at 12:34pm
1998 I was still infatuated with…mmm…Micheal Jackson? LOL. I never heard this song. But its such a beautiful song. Thanks Dan!
October 31st, 2006 at 1:36pm
And some odd ones.
Babyface & Gwyneth Paltrow- Just My Imagination
Nicole Kidman & Robbie Williams- Something Stupid
good? No? i dunno.
Seriously, Gallivanter, open a music club. I’ll sign up as a member for sure! PUrely for music/mp3 exchange and listen to great music!
October 31st, 2006 at 3:05pm
Ness Glad you liked it.
tihtahpah Odd ones indeed. The music club thing sounds very tempting, just have to be careful over copyright issues. Hmmmm…*PONDERS*
October 31st, 2006 at 3:20pm
I love this song! It’s been a few years but it’s still good
October 31st, 2006 at 7:05pm
suanie
Glad you liked it too.
November 3rd, 2006 at 11:56am
Something Stupid is a remake. It proved Nicole Kidman can’t sing to save her life.
November 3rd, 2006 at 12:01pm
Before I forget : John Denver once sang Perhaps Love with Placido Domingo although I also remember he sang it with Pavorotti too. Great lyrics.
Perhaps love is like a resting place
A shelter from the storm
It exists to give you comfort
It is there to keep you warm
And in those times of trouble
When you are most alone
The memory of love will bring you home
November 3rd, 2006 at 3:30pm
Wombat That Something Stupid remake was a disaster. Robbie Williams needs to be put to sleep!