Il Dritto Di Chicago Lyrics in English by Fred Buscaglione
Svaligiato comes from the verb svaligiare, meaning to rob or burgle, often specifically referring to breaking into a place like a bank or a safe. It's a vivid and action-packed word that immediately conjures images of crime and daring.
In the song, the protagonist, "il dritto di Chicago" (the tough guy from Chicago), boasts, "Io con Jimmy lo sfregiato sette banche ho svaligiato" (With Scarface Jimmy, I robbed seven banks). This word perfectly captures the character's criminal exploits and the song's playful, gangster-themed narrative, making it both memorable and central to the story.
Get ready to meet the coolest tough guy in town! In "Il Dritto Di Chicago," Fred Buscaglione introduces us to his alter ego, Sugar Bing, a larger-than-life gangster with a story for every occasion. Fresh out of the famous Sing Sing prison, Sugar Bing boasts about his incredible past. His godfather? None other than the legendary Al Capone. His baby formula? Whiskey and gin, of course! He's a man who robs seven banks before lunch and can shoot a pistol with swing.
But Sugar Bing isn't just about crime; he's got style and a sense of humor. He claims to have superhuman strength, once using a billiard table as a scarf for a rude policeman. He's also a charmer with that "Latin charm" that makes the girls go wild. Yet, he's so cool that he'd rather watch a comedy duo than have lunch with Hollywood starlets like Kim Novak or Ava Gardner. The song is a playful, jazzy parody of American gangster movies, painting a portrait of a comically tough character who commands both fear and a smile.
