Connie Francis' Italian-language recordings from the late '50s and '60s are among her most acclaimed records, both by critics and her fans. The two-volume The Italian Collection is the first comprehensive American CD compilation of these records, featuring selections from her five Italian albums -- Sings Italian Favorites, More Italian Favorites, Sings Modern Italian Hits, Mala Femmena & Connie's Big Hits from Italy, and Love, Italian Style -- as well as Italian singles and live tracks. Francis herself compiled the discs, and the results are wonderful. Any serious fan who hasn't heard this music needs to acquire this collection, and fans familiar with this material should be pleased with the remastered sound, extensive liner notes, and previously unpublished photos. Among the highlights on Vol. 1 are "Tango Della Gelosia," "Terra Straniera," "Tango Delle Rose," "Ciao, Ciao Bambino," "Arrivederci Roma," "Canta Ragazzina," "La Paloma," and "Addio, Mi' Amore." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Track List:

Connie Francis - 'na Voce 'na Chitarra, E O Poco 'e Luna
Connie Francis - (Italian version) The Lovliest Night of the Year (bonus track)
Connie Francis - Addio, Mi' Amore
Connie Francis - Al Di L
Connie Francis - Anema E Core
Connie Francis - Arrivederci Roma
Connie Francis - Canta Ragazzina
Connie Francis - Chitarra Romana
Connie Francis - Ciao, Ciao Bambino
Connie Francis - Comm' E' Bella A Stagione (When I Hold You In My Arms)
Connie Francis - Funiculi Funicula (bonus track)
Connie Francis - Gli Occhi Di Mia Madre (My Mother's Eyes)
Connie Francis - Guaglione
Connie Francis - I' Te Vurria Vasa
Connie Francis - Il Cielo In Una Stanza
Connie Francis - Io Che Non Vivo Senza Te (You Don't Have To Say You Love Me)
Connie Francis - La Mamma (For Mama)
Connie Francis - La Paloma
Connie Francis - Luna Caprese
Connie Francis - Mala femmena
Connie Francis - Mama
Connie Francis - Marenariello (From The Godfather - I Have But One Heart)
Connie Francis - Munasterio 'e Santa Chiara
Connie Francis - Neapolital Medley
Connie Francis - Non Dimenticar
Connie Francis - Non Pensare A Me (Time Alone Will Tell)
Connie Francis - Notti Di Spagna (Spanish Nights And You)
Connie Francis - Nun E' Peccato
Connie Francis - Passione
Connie Francis - Piscatore 'e Pusilleco
Connie Francis - Portami Con Te (Fly Me To The Moon)
Connie Francis - Ritorna A Me
Connie Francis - Scalinatella (Stairway To The Sea)
Connie Francis - Senza Mamma E Nnammurata (With No One)
Connie Francis - Souvenir D' Italie (Souvenir Of Italy)
Connie Francis - Statte Vicino A ' Mme
Connie Francis - Summertime In Venice (Tempo D'estate A Venezia)
Connie Francis - Tango Della Gelosia
Connie Francis - Tango Delle Rose
Connie Francis - Terra Straniera

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