Italian Street Song
Jeanette MacDonald
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Ah my heart is back in Napoli, Dear Napoli, dear Napoli, And I seem to hear again in dreams Her revelry, her sweet revelry. The mandolinas playing sweet, the pleasant sound of dancing feet, Oh, could I return, oh, joy complete. Napoli, Napoli, Napoli. Zing, zing, zizzy, zizzy, zing, zing, Boom, boom, ay. Zing, zing, zizzy, zizzy, zing, zing Mandolinas gay. Zing, zing, zizzy, zizzy, zing, zing Boom, boom, aye. La, la, la, ha, ha, ha, Zing, Boom, ay. La, la, la, la, ha, ha, ha zing, boom, ay. The mandolinas playing sweet, the pleasant sound of dancing feet, Oh, could I return, oh, joy complete. Napoli, Napoli, Napoli. Zing, zing, zizzy, zizzy, zing, zing, Boom, boom, ay. Zing, zing, zizzy, zizzy, zing, zing Mandolinas gay. Zing, zing, zizzy, zizzy, zing, zing Boom, boom, aye. La, la, la, ha, ha, ha, Zing, Boom, ay. La, la, la, la, ha, ha, ha zing, boom, ay.
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Written by: DAVID A. CONNER, VICTOR HERBERT, RITA JOHNSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Italian Street Song" is sung by Jeanette MacDonald and is from the operetta, "Naughty Marietta" which was premiered in 1935.
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Film InclusionThe song is a part of a film adaptation of the same title. In the film, Jeanette MacDonald performed this song, Naughty Marietta, which gained her much recognition.
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Artist BackgroundJeanette MacDonald was an American singer and actress who was popular due to her operetta-based films during Hollywood's Golden Era. She was renowned for her delicate soprano voice which she showcased in the song "Italian Street Song."
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Repertoire Inclusion"Italian Street Song" became a standard repertoire in Jeanette MacDonald's classical concert performances.
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Showcased her Vocal RangeIn the song, MacDonald showcased her impressive vocal range of two octaves and three notes, hitting a climax in the end.
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Musical ElementsThe song includes a rapid tempo and utilises coloratura soprano technique making it one of MacDonald's most challenging songs to perform.
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Unique QualityThe song, as suggested by its name, embodies a traditional Italian folk aura. It stands out as an example of music combining popular tunes with a distinct cultural ethos of a specific region.
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Award-winning filmThe film "Naughty Marietta," featuring the song "Italian Street Song," won the Oscar for 'Best Sound Recording' in 1936.
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Song's InfluenceThe popularity of the song led to MacDonald's increased popularity as an actress and singer in musical films, making "Italian Street Song" one of her most defining performances.
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RevivalSeveral years later, the song remains a popular selection for many theatre revivals and tribute concerts dedicated to the work of Jeanette MacDonald.
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