"Via con me" (transl. Away with me), also known as "Via con me (It's wonderful)", is a 1981 Italian song composed and performed by Paolo Conte.
| "Via con me" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Paolo Conte | |
| from the album Paris milonga | |
| Released | 1981 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 3:15 |
| Label | RCA Italiana |
| Songwriter(s) | Paolo Conte |
| Producer(s) | Lilli Greco |
Background edit
The song is considered one of Conte's signature songs.[1][2] Although the album which included it, Paris milonga, did not sell very well at the time of its release, it later became a long-seller thanks to the song's popularity.[1] The song's lyrics include some of Conte's major themes, such as life in a small town, existentialism, and desire to escape into the unknown.[1][2]
Cover versions of the song were recorded among others by Neri per Caso and Roberto Benigni, which included his version in his directorial debut film Tu mi turbi.[1][2][3] The song was included in many other film soundtracks, notably Les Maris, les Femmes, les Amants (1989),[4] French Kiss (1995),[3] A Couch in New York (1996),[5] Mostly Martha (2001),[6] Welcome to Collinwood (2002),[3] Marie and Bruce (2004),[7] No Reservations (2007),[8] Elvis and Anabelle (2007),[9] SMS für Dich (2016)[10] and Deep Water (2022), in which was performed on the piano by Ana de Armas.[11][12] The Rai 3 television show Vieni via con me was named after it, and had "Via con me" as opening song.[13][14]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Dario Salvatori (2001). "Via con me". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U. ISBN 8888169016.
- ^ a b c Ezio Guaitamacchi (14 January 2011). "Via con me". 1000 canzoni che ci hanno cambiato la vita. Rizzoli, 2009. ISBN 978-8858617427.
- ^ a b c Micucci, Matt (23 January 2019). "A Short History of … "Via Con Me"". JAZZIZ Magazine. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Bonnaud, Frédéric (16 July 1996). "Selection. Vacances heureuses. "Les Maris, les Femmes, les Amants".Pascal Thomas". Libération (in French). Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Martin, Adrian (December 1997). "Reviews: A Couch in New York". FilmCritic.com.au. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Sommers, Cecily (2012). Think Like a Futurist: Know What Changes, What Doesn't, and What's Next. John Wiley & Sons. p. 131. ISBN 978-1-118-23917-9.
- ^ "Marie e Bruce - Finchè divorzio non vi separi (2004) Colonna sonora". Banda Sonora (in Italian). Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Films: No Reservations". Sight and Sound. 17. British Film Institute. 2007.
- ^ Brunette, Peter (22 March 2007). "Elvis And Anabelle". Screen Daily. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Kraft, Katja (15 September 2016). ""SMS für dich": Noch ein Märchen vom Prenzlberg". HNA (in German). Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Di Niola, Gabriele (19 March 2022). "Acque profonde: vieni per Ana de Armas, rimani (ahimé) per le risate". Esquire (in Italian). Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Williams, Jordan (18 March 2022). "Deep Water Soundtrack: Every Song In The Movie". Screen Rant. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Vieni via con me". Famiglia Cristiana (in Italian). 8 November 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Sulle Note Di Paolo Conte…"Vieni Via Con Me" Di Fabio Fazio E Roberto Saviano". Corriere Salentino (in Italian). 8 November 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
External links edit
Via con me at Discogs (list of releases)