Sometimes when I am at home cooking dinner or sitting at the office, praying for some form of relief, I put in Jimmy Roselli and his voice melts all my worries away. There is no greater album than Jimmy Rosell's The Best of Neopolitan Songs, if you are in need of an escape. I have always been a fan of the classic crooners, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bing Crosby, etc. But on more than one occasion, the power of Jimmy Roselli's voice has almost brought me to my knees. Music has a very powerful affect on me, so it isn't uncommon for me to feel completely overwhelmed with emotion when I listen to a song. This entire album of songs has that affect on me. I can close my eyes and for one moment, see myself standing in a field on a Tuscan Hillside. I can feel the afternoon sun on my face. The smell the cool breeze as it brushes across my face. And then, when I come back to reality, the world around me feels just a little brighter and I can continue on. What more can you ask of a piece of music?
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