The Italian Wedding

Roman Holiday Ensemble | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 10, 2003)
• Original Release Date: January 10, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Heritage Productions
• ASIN: B000088E59
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,086 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #66 in Music > Miscellaneous > Wedding Music
  • #86 in Music > Indie Music > Folk > International Folk

Track Listings

1. Ce La Luna

2. Speak Softly Love - (Theme From The Godfather)

3. That's Amore

4. Lauretta

5. Mamma

6. Sciuri Sciuri

7. Oh Marie

8. Piccolo Fiore

9. Mambo Italiano

10. Tiki Ti Polka & Surdato 'Nnammurato

11. Angelina

12. Chicken Dance (Ballo Del Qua Qua)

13. La Danza

14. Chitarra Romana

15. Funiculi Funicula

Editorial Reviews

Everybody loves a wedding--especially a wonderful, lively and crazy ITALIAN one! That is why the nationally acclaimed, San Diego-based band, ROMAN HOLIDAY, decided to create the ultimate Italian Wedding CD, filled with lively and passionate Italian wedding favorites guaranteed to fill the reception hall with plenty of "AMORE." As an added bonus, the CD features a 16-page "How To" booklet that takes the prospective bride and groom, wedding planner, or DJ step-by-step through an Italian American Wedding reception. The booklet describes each part of the reception itinerary and gives a history of the traditional Italian wedding songs played at each segment, which corresponds to a listing on the CD track. Recorded live in a state-of-the-art studio using up to 25 performers, the musical selections include traditional songs to accompany the Grand Entrance/ Bridal Party Processional, the First Dance, the Father-Daughter Dance, the Mother-Son Dance, the Grand March, the Tarantella, the Cake Cutting and Money Dance. In addition, Italian wedding favorites such as "That's Amore," the "Chicken Dance," and "C'é La Luna Mezza Mare" are included. The CD also includes selections of swing, mambo, and tango music and even gives an outline of how to dance the Tarantella, a definite "must do" at an Italian wedding. "If you ask people what comes into mind when they think of an Italian American wedding, they'll mention the good food and all the fun they had dancing to the music," said Tony DiBona, band leader and producer of the Italian Wedding CD. "All the cherished Italian American traditions come together at a wedding celebration and the music is truly the heart and soul of the Italian wedding experience-after the food, of course!" The CD is a perfect choice for wedding couples of Italian American heritage who want to keep traditional customs alive but need a guide to help them along. "We packaged the CD so that the DJ in Topeka or the wedding coordinator in Baton Rouge can produce an authentic Italian American wedding-- even if the closest Italian community is hundreds of miles away," said DiBona. "If you are an Italian American and are planning a wedding reception around your heritage, this is the guide for you. And if you're neither Italian nor planning a wedding, we bet you'll still be moved to clap your hands and move your feet when you listen to these lively and romantic songs," DiBona added. It is also a wonderful compilation of favorite Italian songs, performed by excellent musicians, to be enjoyed by ANYONE who loves Italian and Italian American music. The ROMAN HOLIDAY show band, now in its tenth year, has performed for festivals and corporate events in cities across the country and has appeared in several Hollywood films. Their lively and colorful show includes a wide repertoire of Italian-style music and dance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Fat Italian PARTY music, April 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Italian Wedding (Audio CD)

This CD literally saved our son's wedding. When he announced he was marrying an American girl, our family let out a communal sigh (yes, just like in the Big Fat Greek Wedding movie!) Tradition had it that we were to organize and pay for the wedding, but how could we mix American tastes (her side) with the traditional Italian wedding songs and dances we grew up with (our side). One of our cousins found The Italian Wedding CD on www.amazon.com, and this CD saved our family from all sorts of stress. We handed our future daughter-in-law the booklet, which outlined step-by-step what happens in a traditional Italian American wedding. She handed off the booklet to her wedding coordinator and the CD to her DJ, and, believe it or not, at the wedding the crowd (half American, half Italian) actually danced more to the CD than the other top 40 stuff the DJ was playing. IT SAVED US! I really don't know this group, but I want to send them a big fat Italian kiss for instant Italian party music that gave so much joy to our wedding.

PS I'm teaching my daughter-in-law to make REAL tomatoe sauce!

Sara, North End, Boston

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our Grandson LOVED this CD, July 25, 2003

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"italiannonna" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Italian Wedding (Audio CD)

My grandson wanted a traditional Italian wedding to honor his heritage (my parents are from Molise). We live in a small town in California and there are no Italian bands in the area, so we had to rely on a DJ. I looked in the stores for some Italian wedding music but didn't find anything we could use.My daughter recently gave me a computer and I am learning to research Italian traditions on the Internet. Well, you can imagine how delighted I was when I typed in "Italian Wedding Music" and found this CD. The booklet was worth as much as the music. It told us, step-by-step, how to recreate the wedding.

When they played "That's Amore" and "Angelina" the crowd went crazy dancing. It was so beautiful, the people danced all night, we celebrated the Italian tradition we love so much. Thank you for this CD!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its a "Big Fat Italian Wedding" success. I recommend to all., February 13, 2003

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Anthony M. Di Bona (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Italian Wedding (Audio CD)

I bought this CD at an Italian festival and gave it to my best friend (who is Italian and was also engaged to one!) as a wedding shower present. Well, her wedding was held last week and the whole place went crazy when the DJ put on the music. It was an instant Italian party--we did everything from the chicken dance to the tarantella. Someone said it was like a "Big Fat Italian Wedding" scene. Anyway, I'd recommend this to any bride looking for happy Italian music for her reception.