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italian songs...
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A lot of the great American singers are first or second generation Italians. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennet. But not Sammy Davis Jr.
While you intended responses to be about artists from Italy, I would like to point out that the Italian diaspora here in the United States has greatly enriched our culture.
Food. Art. Music.
Yes, these Untied States of America are a far better place as the result of the Italians who made their way to our shores, their hearts filled with hope and the promise of a new day in this land I call home.
While I can’t share the food over the internet, and I’m not really expert enough regarding the visual arts to offer up some examples, I do know music. And I know great music when I hear it.
When it comes to the pinnacle of what your fellow countrymen have contributed to our society, one song comes to mind. A song that stands alone as an example of the greatness that is possible when the light from Lady Liberty’s torch falls upon people hoping to find a new home in the New World.
I present to you, the magnum opus of Lou Monte.
Food. Art. Music.
Yes, these Untied States of America are a far better place as the result of the Italians who made their way to our shores, their hearts filled with hope and the promise of a new day in this land I call home.
While I can’t share the food over the internet, and I’m not really expert enough regarding the visual arts to offer up some examples, I do know music. And I know great music when I hear it.
When it comes to the pinnacle of what your fellow countrymen have contributed to our society, one song comes to mind. A song that stands alone as an example of the greatness that is possible when the light from Lady Liberty’s torch falls upon people hoping to find a new home in the New World.
I present to you, the magnum opus of Lou Monte.
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- Decendant from the Clovis culture. "Emitting that wonderful bass effect since 1970".
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbIN9DHtOfK9iqJzHcGYaUAqZZm5yDSUu
First album I ever bought while visiting family in Italy as a child. Still love it.
First album I ever bought while visiting family in Italy as a child. Still love it.
This is a great song from an Italian rock band that never made it globally. Such a great bass tone with that Ric and Hiwatt bass amp. Skip to the 1 minute mark
The studio version:
The studio version:
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Since you asked, what’s more Italian than Raw Power? Power punk band from Italy. These guys have been grinding for decades.
I perform a lot of classical music by Italians: Carissimi, Gabrieli, Caccini, Pasquini, Lotti, Rossini, to name a few.
A bit newer than that (1960s) I love Milva.
In the mid 19th century, French vinyards were wiped out by an insect that originated in the US. French vineyards were rebuilt using American root stocks. Something, the French are probably not too proud about.
There is a blight in American music today. Maybe the Italians can send us new root stock.
There is a blight in American music today. Maybe the Italians can send us new root stock.
Måneskin - Zitti E Buoni - Italy - Official Music Video - Eurovision 2021
Not bad, but I know where the lead singer get his fashion direction ( starts @ 1:35
L'Orme. One of my favorite bands, back in the late 60s/early 70s (but, as a disclaimer, my Grandparents were "DiMatteo")
