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Thread #3566   Message #18586
Posted By: Jon W.
02-Jan-98 - 11:15 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Bella Ciao (Italian folk song)
Subject: RE: ITALIAN FOLK SONG: Bella Ciao
Ferrara, thanks for the explanation of "Ed il Capello." One thing, though--"capello" is singular and means cap or hat, whereas hair is always plural in Italian, "capelli." I've been trying to figure out the other objects in the song, but can't find my Italian-English dictionary. "Stellette" is probably star-shaped insignia. I'm totally lost on the rest of the verses except for one thing--the verb "portare" ("portiamo" being the first person plural form) can mean either to carry or to wear.

I hope Ezio sees this and provides a translation for the other objects.

I've heard of "Quel Mazzolin di Fiori," but can't recall any of it for certain. Is it the one where the chorus goes "Eviva, eviva, eviva il regimento, eviva, eviva, il sesto degli Alpin?"