Caterina Valente (born January 14, 1931 in Paris) is an Italian-born singer… Read Full Bio ↴Caterina Valente (born January 14, 1931 in Paris) is an Italian-born singer, dancer, and actress. She comes from an Italian artist family; her father Giuseppe was a well-known accordion player, her mother, Maria Valente, a musical clown. She had three siblings, of whom Silvio Francesco was also active in show business.

In 1952 she married juggler Erik van Aro (Gerd Eric Horst Scholz). He recognized her talent and accompanied her in her initial years of worldwide success, although they later divorced. In 1953, she made her first recordings with Kurt Edelhagen. Soon afterwards she achieved great success with songs like "Malagueña", "The Breeze and I", and "Dreh dich nicht um" with the Werner Müller orchestra. In 1955 she was featured on the "Colgate Comedy Hour" with Gordon MacRae. Between 1966 and 1972 she was a frequent guest on the Dean Martin Show. In 1972, she married the British pianist Roy Budd; they had a son, Alexander, but they divorced in 1979.

In Germany she was a major performer of Schlager music. There she recorded Cole Porter's "I love Paris" i.e. "Ganz Paris träumt von der Liebe", which sold more than 500,000 copies in (1954.) Like in other countries where she was popular, some in Germany mistakenly consider her a German singer.

Over the years, she has recorded or performed with many international stars, including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Woody Herman, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Buddy Rich, Sy Oliver, Claus Ogerman, and Chet Baker.

In 2001, she released a new album Girltalk with harpist Catherine Michel. She is also the mother of singer Eric van Aro, Jr.

Ein bisschen Pompadour
Caterina Valente Lyrics

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Komm ein bisschen mit nach Italien
Komm ein bisschen mit ans blaue Meer
Und wir tun als ob das Leben eine schöne Reise wär
Komm ein bisschen mit nach Italien
Komm ein bisschen mit, weil sich das lohnt
Denn am Tag scheint dort die Sonne und am Abend scheint der Mond
Aber dann, aber dann
Zeigt ein richtiger Italiener, was er kann

Aber dann, aber dann
Fängt beim Sternenschein die Serenade an
Eine Nacht, eine Nacht in San Remo
Ist für uns so wunderschön

Diese Nacht, diese Nacht in San Remo
Müsste nie zu Ende geh?
Komm ein bisschen mit nach Italien
Komm ein bisschen mit ans blaue Meer
Und wir tun als ob das Leben eine schöne Reise wär
Komm ein bisschen mit nach Italien
Komm ein bisschen mit, weil sich das lohnt
Denn am Tag scheint dort die Sonne und am Abend scheint der Mond
Aber dann, aber dann
Zeigt ein richtiger Italiener, was er kann

Aber dann, aber dann
Fängt beim Sternenschein die Serenade an

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Komm´ ein bisschen mit nach Italien by Caterina Valente express the desire to go to Italy and enjoy the beauty of the country, particularly the blue sea and the sunny weather. The song suggests that life can be seen as a beautiful journey and encourages the listener to come along.

The lyrics also mention the Italian culture and the way Italians enjoy life, demonstrating their musical talent through serenades under the starry sky. The song mentions San Remo, a beautiful city in northern Italy known for its annual music festival, further emphasizing the musical culture of Italy.

The lyrics use repetition, particularly in the chorus, to reinforce the idea of the beauty of Italy and the joy of traveling. The use of repetition and the upbeat melody also create a sense of enthusiasm and excitement, making the listener want to come along on this imaginary journey to Italy.

Overall, the lyrics of Komm´ ein bisschen mit nach Italien express a desire for adventure, culture, and the enjoyment of life, inviting the listener to join in on this journey of beauty and musical passion.

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Ein bisschen Pompadour
Caterina Valente Lyrics