Sings Italian Favorites
Connie Francis · 1959
42 min · 14 tracks · folk · jazz · rock & roll
A captivating blend of romantic ballads and traditional Italian melodies delivered with heartfelt vocals.
Why this album works
'Sings Italian Favorites' reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts, showcasing Francis's ability to popularize Italian songs in America. The album not only solidified her status as a leading vocalist but also influenced a wave of artists embracing heritage music during this era.
- Best for
- short, engaging listening sessions romantic, nostalgic moods heartfelt vocal expressions
- Context
- By the time 'Sings Italian Favorites' was released in November 1959, Connie Francis had already established herself as a prominent pop singer. This album followed her commercial peak in the late 1950s, where she became one of the first female artists to achieve significant crossover appeal in both pop and traditional music genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eydie Gormé· Eddie Fisher· Julie London· Fred Astaire· Nelson Riddle· Al Martino· Dinah Washington· Kay Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Comm'e belle a stagione 1:52
- 2 Anema e core 3:05
- 3 Arriverderci roma Standout 2:58
- 4 You Alone (Solo tu) 2:58
- 5 Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu) Standout 3:15
- 6 Non dimenticar (Don't Forget) (T'ho volunto bene) 3:19
- 7 Toward the End of the Day 2:39
- 8 Ciao, ciao bambino 2:51
- 9 Mama Standout 3:57
- 10 Do You Love Me Like You Kiss Me? 2:40
- 11 I Have but One Heart (O' Marenariello) 3:33
- 12 There's No Romorrow (O sole mio) 2:57
- 13 Santa Lucia 3:09
- 14 Come Back to Sorrento 2:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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