I have this weakness, music and Italian men. Not just any music, Italia Romantica. I had a boyfriend that was Italian, not the New Jersey kind of Italian...the real Italian kind. He spoke 4 languages, bought me expensive Italian shoes (jewelry for the feet I call them). I had to be "presented" to the family. He was a very exciting man. He even spoke to my children's father and assured him he was a "good guy" that would take good care of me and the children. To this day, it is 4 years later, he proclaims his love for me.
There is nothing wrong with him, it is me....just trust me on this one, it's me. He gave me something that no one else ever has (besides expensive shoes and jewelry). He gave me the love of italian music and the dance that goes with it. What an incredible dancer he was/is. He could lead me anywhere, literally. I am now quite addicted to Italia Romantica. While learning to love the music, he taught me to love the lyrical movement. I had never danced the tango before him, or since him. I love him for teaching me to tango.
If you are unfamiliar with international music, start with Italia Romantica. Then slowly work your way into Russian etc.
I have developed the habit of looking the lyrics up on google that I really like. He still, to this day, sends me CD's of romantic music. In his broken english, he writes down the phrases that mean the most to him. If you want to know what to start with I suggest, Luis Fonsi. But most of all, try Isabel Pontoja's CARMEN.
Look for this on Youtube.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87cV9Y2Q5Z0 I think this is the link.
Franco De Vita is another. If you turn off your language ears and only listen to the feelings of this music, you will understand what I mean.
There is something special about a man that gives you the gift of music and dance. Who knows, one day I may change my mind about him and invite you all to a big italian wedding. Please don't hold your breath, but do try the music in case I ask you to dance to it.
Malicious Extrapolation
9 years ago
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