Alessandra Valentino) 4. That I cannot do. She kept her honor. [Playing kids run into the room and then are escorted out by Tom] (then, noticing Fredo) Luna mezz'o mare Songtext von Patrizio Buanne mit Lyrics, deutscher Übersetzung, Musik-Videos und Liedtexten kostenlos auf Songtexte.com And that by chance if an honest man such as yourself should make enemies, then they would become my enemies. She found a boyfriend; not an Italian. I got two gobbagool... gabagol [cappicola] an' a prosciutto! Some day, and that day may never come, I'll call upon you to do a service for me. MICHAEL: His name is Luca Brasi -- an' he helps my father out sometimes. What can I do?! Since the first recording in 1927, the song has proliferated with different titles and lyrics, both in English and in several variants of Italian. TOM (after Nazorine exits) I love you! 5:42 PREVIEW Dance With My Godfather. ["the same story?"] C'è La Luna Mezz'o Mare. They made her drink whiskey. And may their first child be a masculine child. A Hollywood finocchio that ah cries like a woman? JOHNNY (OS) TOM: Senator Cauly apologized for not coming personally -- he said you'd understand. You understand everything. JOHNNY: It's too late, they start shooting in a week MAMA (laughingly) What is that nonsense? Signora Corleone! I want reliable people; people that aren't gonna be carried away. KAY: Well, who is he? You don't even think to call me Godfather. MICHAEL: Oh, ah, that -- when my brother Sonny was a kid, he found Tom Hagen in the street. [OS: Screaming of joy from the party outside] Luna Mezz 'O Mare Patrizio Buanne Buy This Song. My godson comes all the way from California...give him a glass of wine I know its a traditional and very raunchy song, but could you please help translating what the old gent (0:45) is saying? Nazorine, the baker, takes a proud bow. We first see Tessio dancing with a young girl standing on his feet. She went to the movies with him; she stayed out late. Now she will never be beautiful again. Mamma mia pensaci tu. TOM (at the bottom of the stairs) He's a good lawyer. CONNIE (while running up to Johnny, then hugging him) Many recordings have been made since. TOM: He's not on the list, but Luca Brasi wants to see you CUT TO: FBI arrive at entrance We hear the music "Connie's Wedding (The Godfather Tarantella)" -day (then, in view, to Clemenza, handing him a pitcher quarter-full of wine) A couple of clicks and I found the intriguing back story on “Behind the Hits,” an informative site based on Bob Shannon’s and John Javna’s 1986 book of … Si ci pigghia la fantasia. P.S. What's his name? Never. CUT TO: Bride & groom dance to "The Godfather Fox Trot" [Luca stands up, facing Mike and Kay, seemingly coming toward them] KAY: Michael, that man over there is talking to himself. VOICE (urging Mama Corleone to come onto the stage to sing) FREDO (apparently drunk) Virgil Sollozzo called. Hey, Paulie! TOM (embracing Michael) Oh! See that scary guy over there? KAY: How do you do, Tom CUT TO: Michael and Kay's table at the reception KAY: Nice to meet you And uh, you were afraid to be in my debt. There's a moon in the middle of the sea: Mother i must get married --My daughter, who do i get for you? 3. By 1871 in Italy, bawdier versions were circulating. The song portrays a mother-daughter "coming of age" exchange consisting of various comic, and sometimes sexual, innuendos. CUT TO: Michael and Kay arrive, make some introductions. [Sonny enters the room] Give him a living, but never discuss the Family business with him. BONASERA: I didn't want to get into trouble. He's a good lawyer. [The song is finished, and we hear applause. Hey, Paulie! How'ya doing? ... Parla Più Piano (Theme from The Godfather) #13. [2][3] Hit recordings in the United States have included "Oh! CUT TO: Tom going up to his wife, Theresa, who's sitting at a table at the reception The Godfather (1972) Soundtracks. Mother i leave it up to you. VITO CORLEONE: Is this -- Is this necessary? I -- I went to the police, like a good American. SONNY: Eh -- what's this -- Get outta here; it's a private party, go on! I uh -- I wouldn't even have to act -- just be myself. La stessa storia? VITO CORLEONE (to Johnny, but toward and about Sonny) CUT TO: Connie and the Don dance to "The Godfather Waltz (Come Live Your Life With Me)". You found paradise in America, had a good trade, made a good living. And as his career got better and better, he wanted to get out of it. -- But you don't ask with respect. Scusi, please (then, to Tom) In 1927, New York City's Italian Book Company arranged and recorded a version by Sicilian sailor Paolo Citorello (sometimes spelled Citarella), and an American court upheld their copyright in 1928. But uh, until that day -- accept this justice as a gift on my daughter's wedding day. You spend time with your family? (then, once on stage) At the wedding reception in The Godfather, while Marlon Brando is making someone an offer he can’t refuse, the guests are singing a catchy (and salacious, if you know Italian) song that begins “C’è ‘na luna mezzo mare” [There’s a moon in the middle of the sea].There’s quite a backstory to the song, which you can read here:. didn't protest. KAY: Oh, Michael, wait a minute; he's coming over here... [Bonasera breaks down. Also available in the iTunes Store Albums You … A A. C’è la luna mezz’ o mare C'è 'na luna mezz'u mare. NAZORINE: Well now that the war is over, this boy, Enzo -- they want to repatriate him back to Italy. And then they would fear you. KAY: What was that? SONNY: Yeah, one minute. LUCA (rehearsing his lines as Tom passes him) Grazie, Godfather. 'Cause a man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man. But uh, until that day -- accept this justice as a gift on my daughter's wedding day. CUT TO: A woman singing Italian song, opera-like, on the stage -day Sonny? The humorous lyrics center around a young woman wondering about marriage with various tradesmen (butcher, fisherman, fireman, etc. And you didn't need a friend of me. CUT TO: Reception continues with Part 2 of Connie's Wedding Song (The Godfather Mazurka). (then, after Tom exits to bring Luca into the Don's office) Monte's version was initially banned from British broadcasts for undesirable innuendo, but has been played to a family-filled baseball stadium at almost every New York Metshome game since the mid-1990s, as the result of a fan … And my father went to see this band leader, and he offered him $10,000 to let Johnny go. Ma-Ma! Soundtrack Credits . Why did you go to the police? (then, Mama calls Nazorine to the stage) He's a very scary guy. JOHNNY: Woltz -- Woltz. MICHAEL: Well, when Johnny was first starting out, he was signed to this personal service contract; with a big band leader. KAY: Please, Michael, tell me. The Don is looking out the window CUT TO: Mama dancing with Sonny's twin girls I was re-watching Godfather the other day and came upon the Ce la Luna part during the wedding. If i give you the barber She was the light of my life -- beautiful girl. And then they tried to take advantage of her. Goddamn FBI don't respect nothing [jazz music begins to play from party] I stood in the courtroom like a fool. MICHAEL (after glancing over at Luca) (then, after slapping Johnny on the face) VITO CORLEONE: Thank you. Ma Ma (The Butcher Boy)", 2015: Famiglia Amica Valenza, "C'e la luna mezz'o mare", This page was last edited on 7 December 2020, at 01:47. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as … , Kay after slapping Johnny on the cheek ) this your friend, 's... 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