La canzone del sole (song)

"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"
Single by Lucio Battisti
B-side"Anche per te"
ReleasedNovember 1971
Genre
LabelNumero Uno
Songwriter(s)Lucio Battisti, Mogol
Lucio Battisti singles chronology
"Le tre verità"
(1971)
"La canzone del sole"
(1971)
"Elena no"
(1972)

Composition

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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

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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

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No.TitleLength
1."La canzone del sole"5:23
2."Anche per te"4:30

Charts

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Chart performance for "La canzone del sole"
Chart (1971–1972) Peak
position
Italy (Discografia internazionale)[3] 1
Italy (Musica e dischi)[4] 1

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Italy (FIMI)[5]
sales from January 2009
Platinum 100,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Assante, Ernesto (28 February 2023). Lucio Battisti (in Italian). Mondadori. ISBN 978-88-357-2430-8.
  2. ^ a b Salvatori, Dario (2001). "La canzone del sole". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U. p. 80. ISBN 888-81-69016.
  3. ^ "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 84, no. 12. 18 March 1972. p. 56. ISSN 0006-2510.
  4. ^ "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 14 February 2024. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "La canzone del sole".
  5. ^ "Italian single certifications – Lucio Battisti – La canzone del sole" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
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La canzone del sole at Discogs (list of releases)