Fotoromanza
1984 single by Gianna Nannini
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"Fotoromanza" is a song composed by Gianna Nannini, Conny Plank and Raffaella Riva (a member of the pop group Gruppo Italiano) and performed by Gianna Nannini.[1] The single peaked at first place for four consecutive weeks in September 1984 on the Italian hit parade.[1][2] It won the 1984 edition of Festivalbar and also won "Vota la Voce", a musical event organized by the magazine TV Sorrisi e Canzoni.[1] The music video of the song was directed by the Academy Award winner Michelangelo Antonioni.[1][3]
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| Single by Gianna Nannini | ||||
| from the album Puzzle | ||||
| B-side | "Venerdì notte" | |||
| Released | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:27 | |||
| Label | Ricordi | |||
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The song was later covered by several artists, including Ricchi e Poveri and Iva Zanicchi, and sampled by rapper Marracash for his song "Fotoromanzo". It was included in the soundtrack of the Gianni Amelio's drama film The Stolen Children.[4]
Track listing and formats
- Italian 7-inch single[5]
- A. "Fotoromanza" – 4:27
- B. "Venerdì notte" – 3:10
Charts
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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| Italy (Musica e dischi)[6] | 1 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] | 4 |
| West Germany (GfK)[8] | 60 |