As a nation state, Italy has emerged only in 1871. Until then the country was politically divided into a large number of independant cities, provinces and islands. The currently available evidences point out to a dominant Etruscan, Greek and Roman cultural influence on today's Italians.
I recently went to an Italian wedding, Yay for me LOL, and I was just wondering if anyone could give me the title/artist of that song they do every wedding?
You know the one where the father of the bride dances with the bride for the first time - "Viva la sposa..... ti canta Papá... esser felice" etc. etc.
I love that song so much!
Can anyone help me out so I can get myself a copy of it
If anyone is interested *looks around* I managed to find it!
Enrico Masini - Lauretta Mia
It's a lovely song so check it out if you get the opportunity.
Yes, its a beautiful song and I always end up crying and ruining my make up..
This song is played very often at Italian weddings here and when I got married I purposely chose not to play it..although months earlier I bought the "album" (remember those?) to practice dancing with my Dad. After playing it once Dad and I both decided we couldn't do it!
Thanks for reminding me of this. I'm on my way to my parents house now..think I'll give my Dad a big hug and kiss..especially since my wedding anniversary is in 2 weeks
Can anyone help me out so I can get myself a copy of it
Not sure but it should be available on cd at any Italian record store...
Where abouts do you live? If you have trouble finding it I can search here for you. I'm sure its available. If not, I'll see if I can tape it for you. You can reply to me if you're interested through Private Message and we can exchange personal info..
One of the most fun things that I discovered in my research was finding my look alike ancestor, Prince Marino Caracciolo II. Don Marino descends from the Caracciolo Rossi family, one of the oldest families in Naples, that date back to 950 AD. He was born in Atripalda on 9-6-1587 and died in Naples o...
so check it out if you get the opportunity.
