Buona Notte Bambino (feat. Toots Thielemans) May 2026

The collaboration with Toots Thielemans adds a layer of jazz sophistication to the simple, sentimental melody. Thielemans, widely considered the world's greatest player, provides melodic accompaniment that complements Granata's vocals. André Rieu - "Buona Notte Bambino"

Granata recorded various versions of the song in Italian, German, and Dutch. Buona Notte Bambino (feat. Toots Thielemans)

First released in 1963, it became a major hit in Belgium (reaching #4) and Germany (reaching #5). The collaboration with Toots Thielemans adds a layer

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Richard MacLemale was born at a very young age in Rochester, NY. He has always loved music. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Business, as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, and currently works as the District Website Coordinator for Pasco County Schools in Florida. You can find his music on iTunes. You can find his writing here.