Shawn Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I was just tasked with one of those last minute "oh my God we HAVE to have it" tasks at work. They are having a "Little Italy" party tomorrow, they want some good authentic sounding (but fun) italian music...I talked them out of opera...but now I need something else...and the only thing I can think of is Louis Prima (which I'm planning on using, but I don't have any so need some suggestions for signature tunes there as well). Need stuff that's in print and available for sale online. Need about an hour's worth. Any help would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 How about this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 How about this: Perfect! Headline: Chuck Nessa gets Shawn fired! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 You need to get some Easy Tempo compilations, collectively representing Italy's greatest contribution to western culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Spaghetti Western soundtracks - the Good, the bad, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 and Nina Rota, either the originals ST's or Amacord Nina Rota's reinterp's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Check out Dagored soundtracks. http://www.dagoredfilms.com/cd.htm Edited May 29, 2008 by Van Basten II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hard to go wrong with Ennio Morricone and some of his work must be available on iTunes/emusic. Emusic also has Armando Trovaioli Film Music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 the Belmonts, with and without Dion, made some nice party music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Before Italy-based Italians (not umpteenth-generation expatriate Italians ) chime in, here's my 2c: Get yourself a load of ADRIANO CELENTANO discs! Perfect for every Italo occasion, starting with his "Azzurro" classic and - for a change - right up to his 50s r'n'r cover sung in Italian! And if you're more in a (retro-)swing mood, try RAY GELATO MEETS THE GOOD FELLAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Early italian rock'roll stuff: Adriano Celentano, Little Tony, Bobby Solo, (look for early records, aka pre 1970) Italian beat rock, (Beatles style) : I Giganti, Equipe 84, Mal and The Primitives, Dik Dik, Patty Pravo, (pre 1970 too) More refined stuff, with a jazzy taste: Renato Carosone, Paolo Conte, Fred Buscaglione. Lucio Battisti, Domenico Modugno and Mina worth a research too. (both for slow and fast tempos). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Dean Martin - mainly early Dean Martin Edited May 29, 2008 by paul secor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 More refined stuff, with a jazzy taste: Renato Carosone, Fred Buscaglione. Yeah, that should be fun. And to confuse those present, make a point of choosing those records marked "CANTA IN NAPOLITANO". :D (The Godfather in the house will be soooo pleased! ) Coming to think of it, how about MARINO MARINI? Though I imagine records by some of the artists you name might perhaps be a bit difficult to get in the States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Renato Carosone Is this what I think it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Renato Carosone Is this what I think it is? Yeah, listen this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmobBHa4wyk...feature=related And what about the Great Fred Buscaglione? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF113hyi0yI...feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vgzyLAYLYQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlINPwHP0DU...feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR8NwPygjMc...feature=related Edited May 29, 2008 by porcy62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Whoa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Yeah, those V-Discs weren't wasted over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 More refined stuff, with a jazzy taste: Renato Carosone, Fred Buscaglione. Yeah, that should be fun. And to confuse those present, make a point of choosing those records marked "CANTA IN NAPOLITANO". :D (The Godfather in the house will be soooo pleased! ) Coming to think of it, how about MARINO MARINI? Though I imagine records by some of the artists you name might perhaps be a bit difficult to get in the States. Well, if Shawn had been given more advanced notice and time to travel he could have found everything he needed in several record stores in Brooklyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Paolo Conte http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NJ_ifT4y0Q Or Enzo Iannacci http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92vvbF-Mt4...feature=related Some sixties and soul? Fausto Leali http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzfh8jBVvzs...feature=related California Dreamin? Dik Dik http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3399J8H_jV0...feature=related I Corvi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8DxWggs7ZA...feature=related The Rokes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfHJ5b9VVEA...feature=related Equipe 84 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESG038zpMUE...feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk-ltwe6Dng...feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 And 'our' Marianne Faithful: Patty Pravo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oirbEBugH-E...feature=related Night and Day? MINA! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG8QGJl11tI...feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Or Enzo Iannacci http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92vvbF-Mt4...feature=related Enzo Iannacci? I DUE CORSARI!! But hearing them sing in English is a VERY acquired taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Or Enzo Iannacci http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92vvbF-Mt4...feature=related Enzo Iannacci? I DUE CORSARI!! But hearing them sing in English is a VERY acquired taste! Yep, I just posted the stuff suitable for a party. I avoided the most "artistic" ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I ended up going with some Renato Carosone, Fred Buscaglione and some Louis Prima for spice. I'm sure they'll dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Wilson Pickett! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L7ywJOxo5U...feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXYxtZHxCyI...feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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