| "La canzone del sole" | ||||
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| Single by Lucio Battisti | ||||
| B-side | "Anche per te" | |||
| Released | November 1971 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | Numero Uno | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lucio Battisti, Mogol | |||
| Lucio Battisti singles chronology | ||||
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"La canzone del sole" (transl. "The Sun Song") is a 1971 song composed by Lucio Battisti (music) and Mogol (lyrics), arranged by Gian Piero Reverberi and performed by Lucio Battisti.
Composition
The song was the first composition for the newly created Battisti-Mogol label Numero Uno.[1] The lyrics counterpoint the sweet memories of a youthful summer love and the daily routine of the mature love relationship.[1]
Cover versions
Artists who covered the song include Mina, José Feliciano, Fiorello, Luca Barbarossa, Formula 3.[2] Luca Carboni's song "Farfallina" was inspired by the song's lyrics.[1][2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "La canzone del sole" | 5:23 |
| 2. | "Anche per te" | 4:30 |
Charts
| Chart (1971–1972) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (Discografia internazionale)[3] | 1 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[4] | 1 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[5] sales from January 2009 |
Platinum | 100,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b c Assante, Ernesto (28 February 2023). Lucio Battisti (in Italian). Mondadori. ISBN 978-88-357-2430-8.
- ^ a b Salvatori, Dario (2001). "La canzone del sole". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U. p. 80. ISBN 888-81-69016.
- ^ "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 84, no. 12. 18 March 1972. p. 56. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 14 February 2024. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "La canzone del sole".
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Lucio Battisti – La canzone del sole" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
External links
La canzone del sole at Discogs (list of releases)
This page was last edited on 7 May 2024, at 11:50