"L'angelo azzurro" is a 1977 song composed by Umberto Balsamo (music) and Cristiano Malgioglio (lyrics) and performed by Umberto Balsamo. This is Balsamo's biggest hit, topping the Italian hit parade, selling over a million copies.[1][2]
| "L'angelo azzurro" | ||||
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| Single by Umberto Balsamo | ||||
| from the album Malgrado tutto... l'angelo azzurro | ||||
| B-side | "Malgrado tutto" | |||
| Released | 1977 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Umberto Balsamo, Cristiano Malgioglio | |||
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The song has been described as "a sweet and smooth melody consisting of descendant sequences, almost magical in its evocative strength".[3]
Track listing edit
- 7" single – Polydor 060 141
- "L'angelo azzurro" (Umberto Balsamo, Cristiano Malgioglio)
- "Malgrado tutto" (Umberto Balsamo, Cristiano Malgioglio)
Charts edit
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy[4] | 1 |
References edit
- ^ Dario Salvatori (2001). "L'angelo azzurro". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U, 2001. ISBN 8888169016.
- ^ Alessandro Dell'Orto (September 16, 2011). ""Per "Angelo azzurro" ho litigato con Mina"". Libero. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ Enrico Deregibus (8 October 2010). Dizionario completo della Canzone Italiana. Giunti Editore, 2010. ISBN 978-8809756250.
- ^ Dario Salvatori (1989). Storia dell'Hit Parade. Gramese, 1989. ISBN 8876054391.
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