Place: Pulignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy
The True Italy
The pistachio gelato I had just consumed made me sleepy and I headed back to our beautiful white-washed hotel overlooking the ocean. As I turned the corner, a group of young men waving Italian flags gathered in front of a life-size statue of Domenico Modugno, the Italian hero who wrote the iconic song, “Volare.” At first it looked like a political rally until in unison, they all broke out into song and with gusto sang “Volare” for all the town to hear. So moved by this experience, this respect and outpouring of admiration and Italian pride, their voices seemed to silence the waves of the Adriatic Sea, crashing behind them.
This joyful group might have represented the entire country of Italy and their joy of singing and life. Volare is now one of my favorite songs and I never, ever, tire of hearing it and singing along.
Be sure to listen to Domenico belt it out on The Ed Sullivan Show, 1958.
Ciao for now!
Oh my – how romantic!!!!! Yes, Volare is one of my ultimate favorites being sung by one of my alltime favorites – Dean Martin……………. A popular song when I was in my teens. A time of hope for the future for love and happiness.
luv u cuz
jane
Volare!!! Love seeing your beautiful smiling face my sweet friend, and so happy you are in your beloved Italy!
I leave for gay Paree on the 31st of May, and will talk to you soon.
Love you,
Bonnie
Bon Voyage Colette! Cannot wait to swap stories when we return! XXOO
Thanks Jane! Volare is sooooo Italian! Glad you enjoyed the post! XXOO
Dear Mary, I recall when you showed me this piece in progress! You are right! This even captured the Italian spirit! And Volare…a family favorite! Abbracci, Linda
Thanks Linda. Volare- to fly – seems to be my theme this year!! XXOO
Love Italy! Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your amazing travels!