"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.
| "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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Composition edit
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 edit
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 edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "La canzone del sole" | 5:23 |
| 2. | "Anche per te" | 4:30 |
Charts edit
| Chart (1971–1972) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (Discografia internazionale)[3] | 1 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[4] | 1 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[5] sales from January 2009 |
Platinum | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ 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 edit
La canzone del sole at Discogs (list of releases)