David Lovett knows a thing or two about Italian food. As head chef of Uccello and the new look ivy Pool Club he spends the better part of his day plating up Italian classics as well as his own take on the well-loved fare. His choice in music too, has everything from the classics including Pavarotti to more modern approaches with beats from Joe Dolce. Bellissimo!

“My love affair with Italy doesn’t start and end with the food. The music is a huge part of me and when cooking or eating I’ll have my favourite singers and songs blaring. Whether it’s modern or 60s pop, classics, ballads or rock, it’s on my iPhone and gets a good amount of air time.”  

“Baciami ancora,”  Jovanotti
A beautiful love song that translates to ‘kiss me again’. This is my son’s favourite.

“Sound of sunshine,” Jovanotti and Michael Franti
Wonderful summer vibes in this catchy half Italian and half English song.

“Senza fine,” Mike Patton
A gorgeous song by Gino Paoli from the 60s covered by Mike Patton from Faith No More with an Italian orchestra.

“Il cielo é sempre più blu,” Rino Gaetano
A cool summery 60’s pop classic.

“Nessun dorma,” Pavarotti and friends
Stunning love song from Puccini’s opera Turandot, gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

“Vecchi di merda,” Giancane
Not so much a love song but certainly one to get people dancing by the pool, great Roman folk rockers!

“Estate,” Negramaro
One of many heartfelt love ballads from this Pugliese rock band.

“Shaddap you face,” Joe Dolce.
Everyone knows this one!

“L’appuntamento,” Ornella Vanoni.
Beautiful voice, beautiful song.