Le Fine Settimana Essay Question: Special "Oh Right — Like Music is the Universal Language" Edition

Greetings from sunny Florence, Italy, where as you know a certain Shady Dame and I are enjoying a much needed vacation.

And so without further ado -- hey, we've got sights to see -- this leads us to the weekend's business.

To wit:

...and your favorite post-Elvis rock/pop/soul/folk song either referencing a country other than the USA or with lyrics wholly or partly in a language other than English is...???

And in case you're wondering, my nominee -- for obvious reasons -- is this glorious ditty by Oates. (Okay, technically Hall &, but apparently they're not speaking anymore).

Whatever John and Darryl's problems, power pop doesnt come any more insinuating, in my humble opinion. Or should I say "a mio modesto parere"?

In any case -- what would YOUR choices be?

And have a great weekend, everybody!!! Dispatches from the land that brought us Verdi and Frankie Valli resume on Monday, or as unexpected events dictate!