Italian holidays

A selection of cheerful, romantic and summery tunes from our vintage catalog, featuring magnificent composers from the golden age of Italian film music – Piero Umiliani, Alessandro Alessandroni, Giuliano Sorgini, Augusto Martelli, Stelvio Cipriani, Fabio Fabor, Louis Bacalov, and many others. All the tracks in this playlist combine the power of Italian melody with a variety of influences, from bossa nova to soul-funk, while showcasing the unique style of each composer.

Just close your eyes and let this music take you on a journey across Italian holiday destinations that in the 1960s were considered the last word in glamour, both nationally and internationally. It will feel like taking a scenic drive along the beautiful coastlines of Lazio, Tuscany, Liguria, maybe on board a convertible Lancia Aurelia or an Alfa Romeo Spider, the wind caressing your hair and bringing you the sweet scent of rosemary, oleander and weaver’s broom. Listen closely, and you’ll be transported to the noisy liveliness of an aperitivo in Capri, or to the romance of a Sicilian sunset seen from a yacht.

This is the gleeful, sparkly and dreamy sound of jet-set holidays in the 60s and early 70s, a time of optimism prompted by the so-called Italian economic miracle and reflected in countless Italian-style comedies. It’s perfect for scenes depicting pool cocktail parties, walks on the beach, boat trips, romantic encounters, summer shopping, leisure activities and anything holiday related.