Keith Wallin (@onefortheroad)
Aug 21st 2020, 6:25 pm
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"Nel blu, dipinto di blu" (Italian pronunciation: [nel ˈblu diˈpinto di ˈblu]; 'In the blue [sky] [as I was] painted blue' or 'In the blue-painted blue [sky]'), popularly known as "Volare" (pronounced [voˈlaːre]; 'To fly'), is a song originally recorded by Italian singer-songwriter Domenico Modugno. Written by Modugno and Franco Migliacci, it was released as a single on 1 February 1958.

The song spent five non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 in August and September 1958, and subsequently became Billboard's number-one single for the year. In 1959, at the 1st Annual Grammy Awards, Modugno's recording became the first ever Grammy winner for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Dean Martin included a half-English version of the song, with lyrics adapted by Mitchell Parish, on his LP This Is Dean Martin!. Martin's song, titled "Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu)", was also released as a single, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number three in Norway, and at number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Bev: @onefortheroad Awesome song and sing here Keith. Loved hearing you sing this. ♥♫
Aug 22nd 2020, 3:16 am Report
admin: @onefortheroad New song for me, thank you for introducing me to it. Sounding awesome here. Loved my listen ♥
Aug 22nd 2020, 4:46 am Report
John Jenson: @onefortheroad This is a great song and you did a great job on it Keith, I enjoyed it a lot.
Aug 22nd 2020, 5:25 am Report
Keith Wallin: @bevb Thank you, Bev! Love this song and I'm happy you enjoyed my cover. I can see you sitting in the front row from the stage....lol Enjoy the rest of your day!....:-)
Aug 22nd 2020, 10:39 am Report
Keith Wallin: @sierrajohn Thanks, John! Glad you liked this one. Appreciate the listen and the kudos! Hope you are having a great weekend.....:-)
Aug 22nd 2020, 10:17 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @admin Thanks, Kels! Glad to introduce this song to you! Glad you enjoyed it! Stay safe!.....:-)
Aug 22nd 2020, 10:21 pm Report
Ian: @onefortheroad Always a pleasure To listen to your music very well sang and very much enjoyed
Aug 23rd 2020, 2:12 am Report
Keith Wallin: @sirsnapalot Thanks, Ian. I know this is not a new song for you.....lol We both were around when it was first released. Thank you so much for the listen and the kudos. They are very much appreciated. Have a smashing upcoming week, my friend....:-)
Aug 23rd 2020, 9:45 pm Report