Al Caiola & His Orchestra
Italian Gold Treasured Collection
Track Listing
1. Tango Medley: Chitarra Romana (Roman Guitar) / Strada del Bosce (Road in the Woods) / Villia 4:16 2. Two-Step Medley: Guaglione (Little Boy) / Scapricciatello (Infatuated Boy) / Chella llà (The One Over There) / 'A Frangesa (French Girl) / Margarita 3:39 3. Ballad Medley: 'Na voce, 'na chitarra (A Voice, a Guitar) / Vorrei (I Would Like To) / La paloma (The Dove) 3:49 4. Polka Medley: Gilda / Splendore (Splendor) 2:58 5. Ballad Medley: Al di là (Over There) / Angela mia (My Angela) / 'O sole mio (My Sun) 3:41 6. Waltz Medley: Celeste Aida (Heavenly Aida) / Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) 1:54 7. Polka Medley: Reginella campagnola (Regal Countrywoman) / L'Argentina / Baldoria (Merrymaking) 2:37 8. Ballad Medley: Mala femmena (Bad Woman) / Bella (Beautiful) / Stalte vicino a me (Stay Close to Me) 4:04 9. Tarantella Medley: Funiculì funiculà / Marianna / La luna mezzo 'o mare (The Moon Over the Sea) 2:37 10. Mazurka Medley: Ma come balli / Bella bimba / Ohi bella se vuoi venire / Italian Mazurka / Delirio d'amore / Cieto auvenire / La vita mia 3:20 11. Waltz Medley: Tesoro mio / Vieni sul mar / La donna è mobile / mattinata / 'O marenariello (Vicino al mare) 3:17 12. Polka Medley: La piccinina (The Little One) / Lina Marina / A Santa Cecilia 3:45 13. Waltz Medley: La Spagnola (Spanish Girl) / Cielito lindo (Beautiful Heaven) / Il bacio (The Kiss) / Speranze perdute (Lost Hope) 4:22 14. Torna a Sorriento (Return to Sorrento) / Santa Lucia / O Marie / Ciribiribin 4:50 15. Mazurka Medley: Tra veglia e sonno (Between Dream and Sleep); Gentile pensiero (Gentle Thoughts) / Genoveffa / La Napoletana (The Napolitan Girl) 3:01 16. Ballad & Beguine Medley: Dicitencello vuje (You Tell Them) / Ritorna a me (Return to Me) / Volare (To Fly) 4:12 17. Tarantella Medley: Tarantella napoletana (Neopolitan Tarantella) / Quadriglia (Dance) / Così cosà (Like This, Like That) 2:45Historical Archive
The 'Italian Gold Treasured Collection' by Al Caiola & His Orchestra is a captivating compilation that showcases the lush, romantic sounds of Italian music through orchestral arrangements. Known for his virtuosic guitar work and arrangements, Caiola brings a unique blend of traditional Italian songs and contemporary interpretations, making this album a timeless treasure for lovers of Italian melodies. The collection features classic tracks that evoke nostalgia and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Italy.