3.5 stars most of these are not the originals but still a lo
Indian music lover | Portland, Oregon | 01/29/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I wrote this same review for the 1960s version of this compilation. It holds true here.
Be warned. Most of the songs on this set are not the original recordings.
There are a few vintage cuts by Marino Marini and Adriano Celentano but the rest appear to be re-recorded in the 1990s. However, most of the new versions are fairly tastefully arranged and performed. That is totally OK, becausewhat leaps to mind is that most of these re-recorded songs sound like they are straight out of the Italian-language section of a fakebook of any band that has played at an Italian-American wedding in the past 40 years. And for that reason, ther is a lot of charm. In short, it makes no difference if they are not the originals. These songs are part of the Italian national heritage. Calling Martin Scorsese...here is your next soundtrack!"