Sono come tu mi vuoi: Irene Grandi vs Mina
Irene Grandi’s Sono come tu mi vuoi or I am the way you want me to be is not a new song at all; Mina, one of the most famous italian singers, sang it back in the 1960s and Mss…
Italian vintage cinema and music: Gino Paoli's "La Gatta"
Today we indulge in some old-school Italian cinema with an original “cinevideo” of Gino Paoli’s song “La Gatta” or “The Cat”. Paoli was a famous pop singer in Italy in the 60’s and “La Gatta” was his first well-known song.One…
Italian songs: Giusy Ferreri and the video of "Non ti scordar mai di me"
This is the video of the new song from Giusy Ferreri, “non ti scordar mai di me” or “never forget me”, written for her by Tiziano Ferro. The artist with her gutsy voice is in a kind of semi-debut and…
Italian love songs: Samuele Bersani's "Spaccacuore", English lyrics
This song was originally written and performed by Samuele Bersani, and was then also made famous by Laura Pausini. Another melancholy love tune, see below for the English translation of the lyrics.“Spaccacuore” by Samuele Bersani.Ecco un altro dei miei limiti.Io…
Italian love songs: English lyrics to Perdono by Tiziano Ferro
This is a kind of semi-rap piece from Tiziano Ferro, taken from R Kelly’s “Did you ever think”, which has been successful around the world. Below is the translation of “Perdono” or “Forgive”.PerdonoTiziano FerroPerdono… si quel che è fatto è…
Merry Christmas from DolceVita with Silent Night by Andrea Bocelli
As it’s Christmas Eve we thought it appropriate to leave you with Christmas wishes and Andrea Bocelli’s version of Silent Night. It has the same melody as in English and the sense is the same - the hush of Christmas…
Italian love songs: English lyrics of "Non me lo so spiegare", duet with Laura Pausini and Tiziano Ferro
Two of Italy’s great names in music, Laura Pausini and Tiziano Ferro, got together for this duet “Non me lo so spiegare” or “I don’t know how to explain it”. See below for the lyrics in English of a painful…
2010 Lavazza Calendar
The new 2010 Lavazza Calendar has been presented in Turin, dedicated to an international icon in Italian coffee. This year the calendar features top models, including Italian model Bianca Balti, and also Georgia Frost, Lydia Hearst, Daisy Lowe, Alexandra Tomlinson…
The new generation three tenors: Volo Tenorini from Italy
A new Italian trio of singers is showing that opera can live on in a new generation. “Il Volo” is a modern take on the famous three tenors of the past and features three young Italians, known as the Tenorini,…
Andrea Bocelli new song "Torna a Surriento" from Bocelli album "Incanto"
Andrea Bocelli has released a brand new single from the famous and traditional Italian song “Torna a Surriento”. The song has inspired and moved people around the world and as soon as you hear the opening brass notes, you’ll recognise…
Italian opera song "O Sole Mio" in punk version
“O sole mio” is one of Italy’s most famous songs, originally written in 1898 in the language of Napoli. It has since become a world renowned song, performed by operatic artists such as Enrico Caruso, Luciano Pavarotti (and The Three…
New international version of O Sole Mio at 2011 Sanremo Festival
Reports are that Italian singer Anna Oxa, known for her changeable and individual style, will sing a new version of O Sole Mio at the 2011 Sanremo Festival. The singer herself describes it as an international version, and it’s certainly…
Roberta Bonanno's new album "Non ho più paura" and the video of Prendimi così
Roberta Bonanno just a few months ago took second place in one of the most famous Italian reality shows and now the girl from Milan is about to release a new album called ” Non ho più paura ” or…
Italian love songs: Tiziano Ferro English lyrics of "Ti scattero' una foto"
This is a truly beautiful song, brought to us by Tiziano Ferro, from the original in Spanish called “Te tomare’ una foto”. The video clip shows the famous padlocks of love in Rome, and as usual the song is quite…
Pooh's drummer Stefano D'Orazio leaves band
“ I Pooh” is one of the most glorious and loved pop bands here in Italy. Formed in Bologna in 1966, the famous band has over the years sold millions of records throughout the world. Also known as the Italian…