Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano
Renato Carosone
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Puorte 'e cazune cu nu stemma arreto Na cuppulella cu 'a visiera aizata Passa scampanianno pe' Tuleto Comm'a nuguappo, pe' se fa' guarda' Tu vuo' fa' ll'americano Mericano, mericano Sient'a mme chi t' 'o ffa fa'? Tu vuoi vivere alla moda, Ma se bevi "whisky and soda" Po' te siente 'e disturba' Tu abball' o' rocchenroll Tu giochi a baisiboll Ma e solde p' e' Ccamel Chi te li da La borsetta di mamma' Tu vuo' fa' ll'americano Mericano, mericano Ma si' nato in Italy Sient' a mme, nun ce sta niente 'a fa' Ok, napulitan Tu vuo' fa' ll'american Tu vuo' fa' ll'american Come te po' capi' chi te vo' bbene Si tu lle parle miezo americano? Quanno se fa ll'ammore sott' 'a luna Comme te vene 'ncapa 'e di' "I love you"? Tu vuo' fa' ll'americano Mericano, mericano Sient'a mme chi t' 'o ffa fa'? Tu vuoi vivere alla moda Ma se bevi "whisky and soda" Po' te siente 'e disturba' Tu abball' o' rocchenroll Tu giochi a baisiboll Ma e solde p' e' Ccamel Chi te li da La borsetta di mamma' Tu vuo' fa' ll'americano Mericano, mericano Ma si' nato in Italy Sient' a mme, nun ce sta niente 'a fa' Ok, napulitan Tu vuo' fa' ll'american Tu vuo' fa' ll'american Tu vuo' fa' ll'americano Mericano, mericano Ma si' nato in Italy Sient' a mme, nun ce sta niente 'a fa' Ok, napulitan Tu vuo' fa' ll'american Tu vuo' fa' ll'american (Whisky and soda e rocchenroll Whisky and soda e rocchenroll Whisky and soda e rocchenroll)
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Written by: Nicola Salerno, Renato Carosone
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Renato Carosone" was born as Renato Carusone in Naples, Italy. He was one of the most significant and influential figures in pop music in Italy during the 20th century and specialized in Neapolitan songs.
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Song Release"Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano" was released in 1956 and is considered one of Carosone's biggest hits. It was a part of his repertoire during the golden age of canzone Napoletana, the traditional Neapolitan song.
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Song LanguageDespite its title and a few phrases in English, "Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano" is primarily in Neapolitan, a variety of the Italian language spoken in the Naples region.
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Song MeaningThe song provides a satirical view of the increasing Americanization in Italy following World War II. It portrays a young man who imitates the American lifestyle but is still dependent on his parents for money.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Pathé, a French company with an international scope, which helped the song reach audiences outside of Italy.
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Song CompositionCarosone wrote "Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano" with lyricist Nicola Salerno, who wrote under the pseudonym Nisa. The two collaborated on many of Carosone's biggest hits.
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Cultural Impact"Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano" remained popular over the years and has been covered by several artists, including The Brian Setzer Orchestra and Puppini Sisters.
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Film AppearancesThe song was brought to international attention when it featured in the 1960 film ‘It Started in Naples’. More recently it has appeared in 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' and 'The American', keeping its cultural relevance across decades.
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Song RemixesThe song has also been incorporated into other music productions, most notably in 2010 when it was remixed by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP to create a popular dance track, "We No Speak Americano". This version topped the charts in over 20 countries.
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Live PerformancesIn the late 1950s, Carosone performed "Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano" with his band Carosone and His Sextet at the iconic venue Carnegie Hall in New York City – a major achievement for an Italian artist at that time.
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