As of 2007, Joey Bishop is the only male member of the Rat Pack who is still alive.
2) In 1984, RAT PACK singer/founder Matt Ratt was covering the vocal duties for Rich Kids on LSD, while singer Jason Sears was away on "medical leave". During this time Rich Kids on LSD was signed on to record for the now infamous"NARDCORE" album on Mystic Records. Just prior to recording, Jason returned from his leave of absense. So left with the dilema of an album to record, and suddenly no band, Matt was told to throw something together quickly and record for the album anyway. So after a few rehearsals with Chris Rest and Alpo D.(borrowed from Rich Kids on LSD) Dave Casillas from STALAG 13 and Mike Torres from NARTHEX STRUCTURE, RAT PACK was born! Although originaly only meant to be a recording project for the NARDCORE album, RAT PACK ended up doing three records for Mystic, 1985's self titled 7", 1987's "Ice Cream Acid and Cigarettes" 7" and 1990's self titled full length Lp. Through the years RAT PACK has gone through long periods of hibernation, with many line up changes...people that have played in and recorded with RAT PACK include current and former members of bands such as NOFX, SOCIAL DISTORTION, STALAG 13, ADOLESCENTS, D.I., SUGAR CULT, HOLLYWOOD HATE, FOO FIGHTERS, Rubber Neck, LAGWAGON, Rich Kids on LSD, NO USE FOR A NAME, and ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES.
Medley: Volare etc
Rat Pack Lyrics
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Volare, oh oh oh oh
E cantare, oh oh oh oh
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love has given me wings
Penso che un sogno cosi non ritorni mai piu
Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu
E incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito.
(On an evening in Roma)
Down each avenue or via, street or strata
You can see'em disappearing two by two
On an evening in Roma
Do they take'em for espresso
Yeah, I guess so
On each lover's arm a girl I wish I knew
On an evening in Roma
Though there's grining and mandolining in sunny Italy
The beginning has just begun when the sun goes down
So please meet me in the plaza near your casa
I am only one and one is much too few.
On an evening in Roma
Don't know what the country's coming to
But in Rome do as the Romans do
Will you on an evening in Roma
On an evening in Roma
Sott'er celo de Roma
On an evening in Roma.
The Rat Pack's song Medley: Volare etc. comprises two of the most popular Italian songs, "Volare" and "On An Evening In Roma." "Volare" is the first song in the medley, which is a popular Italian song that conveys the feeling of joy and happiness. It speaks of how love has given the singer wings to fly and experience the infinite sky. This verse indicates that he knows he will never dream a dream like this again. He used to paint his hands and face blue while envisioning the dream, and suddenly the sound of the wind would carry him, allowing him to fly in the sky infinitely.
In the second song in the medley, "On An Evening In Roma," the singer describes various couples strolling the streets of Italy, disappearing two by two. He admits to not knowing them very well, and he wishes he did. The mention of lovers signals that there is more romance than sightseeing on this evening in Rome. Although the country has its troubles, the singer asks the listener to do as the Romans do and join him in the plaza near their home.
Line by Line Meaning
Volare, oh oh oh oh
I feel like I can fly
E cantare, oh oh oh oh
And sing with joy
No wonder my happy heart sings
My heart is full of happiness
Your love has given me wings
My love for you makes me feel invincible
Penso che un sogno cosi non ritorni mai piu
I think that such a dream will never come true again
Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu
I painted my hands and face blue
Poi d'improvviso venivo dal vento rapito
Suddenly, I was swept away by the wind
E incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito
And I started to fly through the endless sky
Down each avenue or via, street or strata
Every road in Rome is filled with couples
You can see'em disappearing two by two
They vanish quickly into the night
On an evening in Roma
During a romantic night in Rome
Do they take'em for espresso
Do they stop for coffee?
Yeah, I guess so
I assume they do
On each lover's arm a girl I wish I knew
I see beautiful women with their partners
Though there's grining and mandolining in sunny Italy
Even though Italy is famous for music and smiles
The beginning has just begun when the sun goes down
The real fun starts in the evening
So please meet me in the plaza near your casa
Let's meet in the square near your house
I am only one and one is much too few
I feel lonely without you by my side
Don't know what the country's coming to
I'm not sure about the state of the country
But in Rome do as the Romans do
When in Rome, follow the locals
Will you on an evening in Roma
Will you join me for a romantic night in Rome?
Sott'er celo de Roma
Under the Roman sky
On an evening in Roma.
During a romantic night in Rome
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DOMENICO MODUGNO, FRANCO MIGLIACCI, MITCHELL PARISH
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@laracroft3718
You can’t fake real friendship. They loved each other. True class 🥰
@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987
So true friend
@vasilii6417
Yep. Beautiful!
@stuntmanstu1
I didn’t know Johnny Carson could sing. Lol
@mariethompson4237
Pure love.
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@TheSheer96
There was more talent in these 6 minutes than in the last 30 years on radio...
@mikkelbreiler8916
Sad but true.
@philliptarver8197
And any other medium.
@trishlangford5773
So, so right. 😊😊😊😊😊