The Best of Paolo Conte

Amazon.com's Best of 1998
This poet, painter, and former lawyer from Asti, Italy, has been dazzling Italian audiences since the early 1970s but has just blazed into U.S. consciousness like a meteor with his Best Of debut album on Nonsesuch. After listening to his European style of cabaret music, you too will be hooked on the crooner who is widely appreciated for rhyming Napoli with Minneapoli. The selection of 20 songs ranges in style from a mixture of French chansonette to tango. All feature his raspy voice (Americans may be reminded of Tom Waits) with unmistakably wry lyrics that offer lovers and listeners alike the sensuality and complexity of gelato al limon (lemon ice cream). --Cristina Del Sesto

Amazon.com
Paolo Conte is a completely original talent, and his leathery, life-weary face on the cover is the first clue to the evocative music of this poet, painter, musician, and lawyer from Asti in northern Italy. Observations on the tide of human existence deftly rendered in vividly poetic lines that startle with their originality are highlighted in smoky vignettes of '40s jazz- and tango-inflected tunes, teetering between Cabaret, The Circus, and 42nd Street. Conte's unfiltered raspy voice is the perfect vehicle for his poignant view of the foibles of adult life mused from the corner barstool, admiring women whose "pungent smells [beckon] him like an old-fashioned grocery, its doors flung open to the spring outside." The music is a treat in itself, but the real gold is to be found in his lyrics, and luckily translations are in the liner notes. --Derek Rath

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Average customer rating: great Italian jazz Best of a reason to live Paolo brings european cabaret to your home Viva Italia

The Best of Paolo Conte Paolo Conte Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Italian | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Reveries Latenight Betty Hang on Little Tomato Sympathique La Llorona ASIN: B000006R56 Release Date: 1998-06-09

Tracks:

1. Elisir
2. Sotto Le Stelle Del Jazz
3. Via Con Me
4. Boogie
5. Sparring Partner
6. Come Di
7. Azzurro
8. Gelato Al Limon
9. Happy Feet
10. Gli Impermeabili
11. Max
12. Gong-Oh
13. Colleghi Trascurati
14. Bartali
15. Alle Prese Con Una Verde Milonga
16. Dragon
17. Hemingway
18. Ho Ballato Di Tutto
19. Quadrille
20. Genova Per Noi

Amazon.com's Best of 1998

This poet, painter, and former lawyer from Asti, Italy, has been dazzling Italian audiences since the early 1970s but has just blazed into U.S. consciousness like a meteor with his Best Of debut album on Nonsesuch. After listening to his European style of cabaret music, you too will be hooked on the crooner who is widely appreciated for rhyming Napoli with Minneapoli. The selection of 20 songs ranges in style from a mixture of French chansonette to tango. All feature his raspy voice (Americans may be reminded of Tom Waits) with unmistakably wry lyrics that offer lovers and listeners alike the sensuality and complexity of gelato al limon (lemon ice cream). --Cristina Del Sesto

Amazon.com

Paolo Conte is a completely original talent, and his leathery, life-weary face on the cover is the first clue to the evocative music of this poet, painter, musician, and lawyer from Asti in northern Italy. Observations on the tide of human existence deftly rendered in vividly poetic lines that startle with their originality are highlighted in smoky vignettes of '40s jazz- and tango-inflected tunes, teetering between Cabaret, The Circus, and 42nd Street. Conte's unfiltered raspy voice is the perfect vehicle for his poignant view of the foibles of adult life mused from the corner barstool, admiring women whose "pungent smells [beckon] him like an old-fashioned grocery, its doors flung open to the spring outside." The music is a treat in itself, but the real gold is to be found in his lyrics, and luckily translations are in the liner notes. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

great Italian jazz.......2007-02-21

I love Paolo Conte's voice and sense of rhythm. I found out about him by watching both movies Mickey Blue Eyes and Mostly Martha and I am hooked. The song Via Via is so compelling that I often listen to it 3 or 4 times in a row. Another plus: the words of the songs are included in the album, so I can follow and learn Italian in the process.

Best of.......2007-01-11

Like always Paolo rocks. If you like this kind of music.There are some great tunes on this CD. A must have for every italian contemporary fan.

a reason to live.......2007-01-09

I heard Paolo Conte in a restaurant and it was so distractingly GOOD that i asked the waitress who it was. Some of the production is a bit dated (i.e. awful drum samples on a couple of tracks), but overall, what a treat. His songwriting/harmonies are really interesting, but still catchy as hell. The real selling point is Paolo himself, though. He's like your wry uncle, cynical, yet affirming life rather than turning against it.

No need to understand Italian. "Sotto le Stelle de Jazz" is my hangover song of the year.

Paolo brings european cabaret to your home.......2006-11-18

Paolo Conte manages to create a whole atmosphere of an European, smoke-filled cabaret with a masterful combination of a raspy, weather-beaten voice and a very european music.
The clear standout is "Sparring Partner" - used to deadly effect in Francois Ozon's 2004 movie 5x2. This peice alone makes the whole CD worth its money. "Via Con Me", "Colleghi Trascurati" and "Sotto Le Stelle Del Jazz" are superb too.
Whether you are listening by yourself, enjoying with your loved one or in a light party atmosphere, this CD is sure to bring joy, nostalgia, melancholy and happiness in your heart - all at the same time, just as the odd and near-perfect blend of throaty vocals and wonderful - wonderful music.

Viva Italia.......2006-03-16

Maravilloso,este compacto es bellisimo,musica apta para toda la familia,de verdad hace al corazon gozar y anhelar todas las cosas ricas que la vida tiene para paladear!!
Altamente recomendable.

Average customer rating: Good, but probably not best of his CDs Hypnotic, highly addictive

The Best of Paolo Conte Paolo Conte Manufacturer: Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Italian | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Reveries Aguaplano Una Faccia in Prestito The Best of Paolo Conte Elegia ASIN: B000025OTV Release Date: 2000-11-22

Tracks:

1. Via con Me
2. Sotto le Stelle del Jazz
3. Elisir
4. Boogie
5. Sparring Partner
6. Come Di
7. Azzurro
8. Gelato al Limon
9. Happy Feet
10. Gli Impermeabili
11. Max
12. Gong-Oh
13. Colleghi Trascurati
14. Bartali
15. Alle Prese con una Verde Milonga
16. Dragon
17. Hemingway
18. Ho Ballato Di Tutto
19. Quadrille
20. Genova per Noi

Album Description

Digitally Remastered 20 track collection on Warner. Features the song's 'Via Con Me' and Sotto Le Stelle Del Jazz. 2005.

Album Details

20 of the Italian Singer/Pianist's Best Includes "Via Con Me", "Come Di", "Gli Impermeabili", "Genova Per Noi" and More.

Customer Reviews:

Good, but probably not best of his CDs.......2007-02-16

This is the only Paolo Conte CD I've heard. I bought it after hearing
the intoxicating Via con Me track from the German movie "Mostly Martha".
Unfortunately, the Via con Me track on this CD is not identical, and not
as suavely romantic as the movie track. In my view, the large collection of songs are rather hit and miss, but not a bad value for
the price. Highlights include Elisir, Gong-Oh, Alle Prese con una Verde Milonga, and Ballato Di Tutto. Best songs keep to his rhythmic swing
and pulsating piano with catchy key changes. There's also some nice
stand-up bass and guitar on a few tracks. Songs fall flat when too
experimental with voice or tacky musical stylings. Overall, a decent introduction, but I'd be shocked if one of the other compilations wasn't more elegant and swinging.

Hypnotic, highly addictive.......2000-08-30

Paolo Conte's music is hypnotic. Though I hardly understand a word of Italian, the combination of Conte's voice, rendition, melodies, and arrangement is spellbinding. My 12 year old son calls it 'deep music'. All in all, it is not as easy listening as 'Aquaplano' (one of Conte's albums) but ultimately at least as rewarding. The collection includes 'Sparring Partner' that my son and I played over and over during the first few weeks that we owned the CD. It was literally addictive. 'Via con me', 'Boogie', and the classic 'Max' are equally attractive. Other tracks, such as 'Ho ballato di tutto' require a bit more careful listening before they draw you in, and they will. This collection is a very good introduction to Paolo Conte's works. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating:

The Best of Paolo Conte Paolo Conte Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Italian | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003P51 Release Date: 1996-11-15

Tracks:

1. Via con Me
2. Sotto le Stelle del Jazz
3. Elisir
4. Boogie
5. Sparring Partner
6. Come Di
7. Azzurro
8. Gelato al Limon
9. Happy Feet
10. Gli Impermeabili
11. Max
12. Gong-Oh
13. Colleghi Trascurati
14. Bartali
15. Alle Prese con una Verde Milonga
16. Dragon
17. Hemingway
18. Ho Ballato Di Tutto
19. Quadrille
20. Genova per Noi

Average customer rating:

The Best of Paolo Conte Paolo Conte Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Italian | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Paolo Conte Lorenzo 1999: Capo Horn Reveries Cafe Roma, Vol. 2 Capitol Collectors Series: Louis Prima ASIN: B000006XRK Release Date: 1998-07-11

Tracks:

1. Un Gelato Al Limon
2. Lo Zio
3. Nord
4. Blue Tangos
5. Via Con Me
6. Hemmingway
7. L'Ultima Donna
8. Parigi
9. Dancing
10. Alle Prese Con Una Verde
11. La Donna D'Inverno
12. Gioco D'Azzardo
13. Blue Haways

Album Details

Some of the the Italian pianist's greatest musical efforts are collected here on this release. Thirteen solid tracks, including 'Un Gelato Al Limon', 'Blue Tangos', 'Dancing' & more.

Average customer rating: Good, but probably not best of his CDs Hypnotic, highly addictive

The Best of Paolo Conte Paolo Conte Manufacturer: Msi/Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Italian | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Reveries Aguaplano Una Faccia in Prestito The Best of Paolo Conte Elegia ASIN: B000005S3E Release Date: 1997-02-24

Tracks:

1. Questa Sporca Vita
2. Sono Qui Con Te Sempre Piu Solo
3. Wanda
4. Sindacato Miliardari
5. La Fisarmonica Di Stradella
6. Tua Cugina Prima (Tutti A Venezia)
7. La Ragazza Fisarmonica
8. Onda Su Onda
9. Lo Scapolo
10. Una Giornata Al Mare
11. La Giarrettiera Rosa

Album Description

Digitally Remastered 20 track collection on Warner. Features the song's 'Via Con Me' and Sotto Le Stelle Del Jazz. 2005.

Album Details

20 of the Italian Singer/Pianist's Best Includes "Via Con Me", "Come Di", "Gli Impermeabili", "Genova Per Noi" and More.

Customer Reviews:

Good, but probably not best of his CDs.......2007-02-16

This is the only Paolo Conte CD I've heard. I bought it after hearing
the intoxicating Via con Me track from the German movie "Mostly Martha".
Unfortunately, the Via con Me track on this CD is not identical, and not
as suavely romantic as the movie track. In my view, the large collection of songs are rather hit and miss, but not a bad value for
the price. Highlights include Elisir, Gong-Oh, Alle Prese con una Verde Milonga, and Ballato Di Tutto. Best songs keep to his rhythmic swing
and pulsating piano with catchy key changes. There's also some nice
stand-up bass and guitar on a few tracks. Songs fall flat when too
experimental with voice or tacky musical stylings. Overall, a decent introduction, but I'd be shocked if one of the other compilations wasn't more elegant and swinging.

Hypnotic, highly addictive.......2000-08-30

Paolo Conte's music is hypnotic. Though I hardly understand a word of Italian, the combination of Conte's voice, rendition, melodies, and arrangement is spellbinding. My 12 year old son calls it 'deep music'. All in all, it is not as easy listening as 'Aquaplano' (one of Conte's albums) but ultimately at least as rewarding. The collection includes 'Sparring Partner' that my son and I played over and over during the first few weeks that we owned the CD. It was literally addictive. 'Via con me', 'Boogie', and the classic 'Max' are equally attractive. Other tracks, such as 'Ho ballato di tutto' require a bit more careful listening before they draw you in, and they will. This collection is a very good introduction to Paolo Conte's works. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating:

Best of: Original Hits Paolo Conte Manufacturer: Paradiso ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000060MF4 Release Date: 2004-03-16

Album Description

Featuring 13 original hits including 'Via Con Me' & 'Lo Zio'. BMG. 2001.

Average customer rating:

Best of (Gold Disc) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000I6BKMS Release Date: 2006-10-17

Album Description

European only Best Of The Best Gold-Disc pressing is housed in a die-cut slip case, exposing the gold disc. This 13track compilation features the finest from this Italian singer/songwriter and pianist. Includes 'Un Gelato Al Limon', 'Blue Tangos', 'Hemmingway' and more. Sony/BMG. 2006.

Average customer rating:

Best Of/Una Faccia in Prestito Paolo Conte Manufacturer: Dro ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00003Q4K1 Release Date: 1999-11-16

Average customer rating:

Best of Paolo Conte Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEOLA Release Date: 2002-07-19

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