“Attenti al Lupo” (Beware of the Wolf) by Lucio Dalla (1990)
Lucio Dalla’s Attenti al Lupo Became Italy’s Fourth Bestselling Single of 1991 This song, produced and arranged by Mauro Malavasi, was written by Ron and … Read more
Italian Language
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“Una Zebra a Pois” (A Polka-dotted Zebra)
Una Zebra a Pois: The 1955 Italian Novelty Song That Mina Made Her Own This song was written by Lelio Luttazzi, Dino Verde and Marcello … Read more
“Viva la Felicità”
Bruno Bozzetto’s Mr. Rossi Became the Face of Italy’s Economic Boom Anxieties Mr. Rossi is a fictional character created by Italian animator and cartoonist Bruno … Read more
“Il Valzer del Moscerino” (The Waltz of the Gnat)
The 1968 Song About a Dancing Gnat That Became a Gold Record in 2023 At the 10th edition of the Zecchino d’Oro in 1968, the … Read more
“La Tartaruga” (The Turtle) by Bruno Lauzi (1975)
Bruno Lauzi’s Turtle Song Climbed From Fifth Place to Chart Domination This song from 1975 is a single written by Bruno Lauzi, composed by Pippo … Read more
“Le Tagliatelle di Nonna Pina” (Grandma Pina’s Tagliatelle)
From Zecchino d’Oro to Sanremo Festival: The Unlikely Rise of a Pasta Song This song, written and composed by Gian Marco Gualandi and performed by … Read more
“Metti la Canottiera” (Put On the Undershirt!)
Leonardo Curcio’s 1994 Zecchino d’Oro Performance About Childhood Embarrassment This song, which took part in the 37th edition of the Zecchino d’Oro (1994), was performed … Read more
Il Gatto e la Volpe – The Fox and the Cat
Edoardo Bennato’s 1977 Hit That Exposed the Dark Side of Talent Scouting This song is a musical piece composed and performed by Edoardo Bennato, released … Read more
“Ci Vuole un Fiore” (It Takes a Flower) by Sergio Endrigo (1974)
Sergio Endrigo’s 1974 Record Featured Luis Bacalov’s Orchestrations and Interactive Artwork Spaces This song is from Sergio Endrigo’s eleventh album, released in October 1974. The … Read more
“Johnny il Bassotto” (Johnny the Dachshund) by Bruno Lauzi (1976)
Bruno Lauzi’s 1976 Album Features Johnny il Bassotto and Lino Toffolo Collaborations This song comes from the fifteenth album by Bruno Lauzi, released in 1976. … Read more
“Volevo un Gatto Nero” (I wanted a black cat)
The Black Cat Song That Lost Zecchino d’Oro but Won the World This song debuted during the 11th edition of Zecchino d’Oro, broadcast in 1969, … Read more
Quarantaquattro Gatti – Forty-Four Cats
The Story Behind Italy’s Most Famous Children’s Song About Stray Cats This song, with lyrics and music by Giuseppe Casarini, won the 10th edition of … Read more
“Il Pulcino Ballerino” (The Dancing Chick)
The Dancing Chick That Taught Children About Resilience and Inclusion in 1964 This song performed by Viviana Stucchi, presented in 1964, which made so many … Read more
“Il Coccodrillo Come Fa?” (What Sound Does the Crocodile Make?)
The 1993 Italian Children’s Song That Started a National Linguistic Debate This children’s song, winner of the Zecchino d’Oro in 1993, was written by Oscar … Read more
“Carletto” by Corrado (1979)
Corrado and Little Simone Jurgens: How Fantastico 3 Made Carletto a 1979 Sensation This song, sung by Corrado Mantoni, Italian TV host, author, radio presenter, … Read more