Feeling, Regret Recorded by Neri Per Caso (“Black by Accident”), an a capella group, this song demonstrates a very Italian – and very healthy – attitude towards sex. (The video is more questionable.) You might also like: No related posts.
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Learn Italian in Song: Sandokan
as sung by… Claudio Baglioni??? I noticed that someone had ended up on my site while searching for these lyrics. Sandokan, the Tiger of Malaysia, is an old favorte of mine, so I’m happy to fill this gap.The video above is a montage that gives you an idea what the TV show was like, using… Continue reading Learn Italian in Song: Sandokan
Learn Italia in Song: La Pulce d’Acqua
The Water Flea Music by Angelo Branduardi, lyrics by Luisa and Angelo Branduardi,1977 This cheerful, Renaissance/Baroque-inspired tune makes a great kids’ song. It’s an old favorite of mine from when Enrico introduced me to Branduardi’s music during one of my first trips to Italy. A few years later, travelling together across the northern US, we… Continue reading Learn Italia in Song: La Pulce d’Acqua
Learn Italian in Song: Questo Piccolo Grande Amore
This Small, Great Love Claudio Baglioni, 1973 Another classic that everyone knows, perhaps the most famous from pop star Claudio Baglione. This translation was originally done by reader Jared Hill, who had looked for it on my site but didn’t find it, and quite rightly pointed out that it should be here! I have changed… Continue reading Learn Italian in Song: Questo Piccolo Grande Amore
Learn Italian in Song: Eri Piccola Cosi’
You Were Small, Like This music by Fred Buscaglione, lyrics written by/with Chiosso Fred Buscaglione ( the Italian version of this wikipedia bio is much better). Buscaglione invented a stage persona drawn from Damon Runyon, Mickey Spillane, et al – the cigarette-puffing, whiskey-drinking tough with a weakness for bad women, as in this example. T’ho… Continue reading Learn Italian in Song: Eri Piccola Cosi’