Various Artists - Italians Next Generation / Various

The Italians 'The Next Generation' gathers fifteen hits, all recorded by Italian-Americans, that helped shape the musical soundtrack of the 50's through the 70's. in addition to smash singles by singers including the Four Seasons, the Rascals, Annette Funicello, Bobby Darin, Dion DiMucci, and Jim Croce, the album also includes a 24-page booklet telling the story of the Italians. As a special bonus, the package includes a DVD, featuring a short film 'Growing Up Italian', narrated by award-winning actor Robert Loggia. Audio Fidelity. 2004.

1) Sixteen Candles - Johnny Maestro ; The Crests
2) O Dio Mio - Annette Funicello
3) Venus
4) Beyond the Sea
5) Turn Me Loose
6) There's a Moon Out Tonight
7) Mama
8) Wanderer - Dion Dimucci
9) Walk Like a Man - the Four Seasons
10) I Got You Babe
11) These Boots Are Made for Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra
12) Mercy Mercy Mercy - Tufano ; Giammarese Band
13) Groovin' - Felix Cavaliere
14) Bad Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
15) Rocky's Theme - Bill Conti
16) Italians: The Next Generation [DVD]