My friend, Eric, was the choir director at my high school.  While I was never in choir, music brought us together.  We played many Easter services together, he matches with the alumni band, and he even provided music at my first marriage.

Every day on Facebook,  he will play a song on his piano.  Selections vary from classical  to jazz to pop.  He is currently playing a series of ballads.

Last night he played “Speak Softly Love.”. You may know it as the Love Theme from The Godfather. It was a huge song for Andy Williams. It reminded me of a version I was introduced to by my brother.

I had never heard of Petrizio Buanne. My brother shared his first album with me and I loved it. He covers the Godfather tune, entitled “Parla Piu Piano.”. Sung in Italian, it sounds SO good!

I figured I have been so focused on books lately, it was time to once again share some music. Here are all three versions of the song. Enjoy.

Petrizio Buanne

Andy Williams

Nino Rota (Soundtrack Version)