Claim: Russell Watson, an English tenor who has released singles and albums of both operatic-style and pop songs, recorded notable versions of "Santa Lucia Luntana" and this song was on the sound track of the 1926 movie Napoli che canta.
Evidence: Russell Watson (born 24 November 1966) is an English tenor who has released singles and albums of both operatic-style and pop songs. This song was on the sound track of the 1926 movie Napoli che canta. This article is about the Neapolitan song. Lanza at His Best, 1959); Luciano Pavarotti [The Best (Disc 2), 2005]; and Russell Watson (Reprise, 2003) recorded notable versions.