Angelo (Francesco Renga song)
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| "Angelo" | ||||
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| Single by Francesco Renga | ||||
| from the album Camere con vista (re-release) | ||||
| Released | 4 March 2005 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Group | |||
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| Producer | Umberto Iervolino | |||
| Francesco Renga singles chronology | ||||
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| "Angelo" on YouTube | ||||
"Angelo" (transl. "Angel") is a 2005 song co-written and performed by Francesco Renga. It won the 55th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival.[1]
The lyrics represent a prayer directed to a celestial being, asking for protection from the afflictions of the world.[2][3] According to Renga, the song was dedicated to his daughter Jolanda, and its lyrics were inspired by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Angelo" | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Angelo (...vorrei avere i tuoi angeli)" | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Nel nome del padre" | 3:41 |
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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| Italy (FIMI)[4] | 1 |
| Italy Airplay (Nielsen Music Control)[5] | 1 |
