Dick Contino - Roman Holiday (1959)

Dick Contino is celebrated as the definitive master of the accordion, a career launched by his childhood passion and pivotal apprenticeship under master Angelo Cognazzo. Narrowly avoiding a trade in butchery through his musical aptitude, Contino rose to national stardom following his victory on the Horace Heidt show with "Lady Of Spain." The album Roman Holiday merges his technical virtuosity with his Italian heritage, featuring classic standards such as "Volare" and "Santa Lucia." Enhanced by David Carroll’s orchestral and choral arrangements, the collection serves as a sophisticated tribute to the melodic and romantic spirit of Italian music.

Tracklist:
1-1 Dick Contino - Volare [2:17]
1-2 Dick Contino - Santa Lucia [2:37]
1-3 Dick Contino - I Have But One Heart [2:55]
1-4 Dick Contino - Cielito Lindo [1:47]
1-5 Dick Contino - Innamorata [2:32]
1-6 Dick Contino - Arrivederci Roma [3:40]
1-7 Dick Contino - Non Dimenticar [2:41]
1-8 Dick Contino - 'O Sole Mio [2:09]
1-9 Dick Contino - Bella Melodia [2:37]
1-10 Dick Contino - Return To Me [2:24]
1-11 Dick Contino - Neapolitan Nights [2:24]
1-12 Dick Contino - Ciribiribin [3:06]