I giardini di marzo
1972 single by Lucio Battisti
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"I giardini di marzo" (lit. 'The Gardens in March') is a 1972 song composed by Lucio Battisti (music) and Mogol (lyrics), arranged by Gian Piero Reverberi and performed by Lucio Battisti.
| "I giardini di marzo" | ||||
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| Single by Lucio Battisti | ||||
| from the album Umanamente uomo: il sogno | ||||
| B-side | "Comunque bella" | |||
| Released | 24 April 1972 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | Numero Uno | |||
| Songwriters | Lucio Battisti, Mogol | |||
| Lucio Battisti singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio | ||||
| "I giardini di marzo" on YouTube | ||||
The song is built in a crescendo, with minimalist music and a trembling, whispering voice at the start, followed by a gradual melodic and orchestral overture, a structure which reflects the lyrics, which initially feature a dark portrait of depression which progressively opens up to hope.[1]
Battisti recorded the song in French "Les jardins de septembre" and in German as "Gärten im März".[2] Artists who covered the song include Mina, Vicky Leandros, Ligabue, Richard Clayderman, Eugenio Finardi, Formula 3, Vasilis Papakonstantinou.[2][3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I giardini di marzo" | 5:33 |
| 2. | "Comunque bella" | 3:53 |
Charts
| Chart (1972) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (Discografia internazionale)[4] | 1 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[5] | 1 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[7] certification for digital sales and streaming since January 2009 |
Platinum | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||