This merry Piedmontese (Italian) ballad was composed in 1898 and saw enduring popularity throughout the early to mid-19th century via operatic performances and English-language swing and jazz band covers. The song has appeared in musical films such as Springtime in the Rockies (1947) and So This Is Love (1953). Notable cover artists include Grace Moore, Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, and Harry James's orchestra featuring Frank Sinatra.

—The GCNA