The Godfather Theme Song -

: A darker, more menacing motif that follows Michael Corleone’s transformation from a war hero to a cold-blooded Don. "Speak Softly, Love" (The Love Theme)

: The song has been covered by numerous artists, most notably Andy Williams . It also exists in various languages, including Italian ( "Parla Più Piano" ), French ( "Parle Plus Bas" ), and Sicilian ( "Brucia La Terra" ). The Godfather Theme Song

: Rota’s theme mirrors classical Italian opera, specifically elements from Gaetano Donizetti's Don Pasquale and Giuseppe Verdi's La Forza del Destino . The Oscar Controversy : A darker, more menacing motif that follows