La canzone del sole (song)

1971 single by Lucio Battisti From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"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.

B-side"Anche per te"
ReleasedNovember 1971
Genre
LabelNumero Uno
Quick facts Single by Lucio Battisti, B-side ...
"La canzone del sole"
Single by Lucio Battisti
B-side"Anche per te"
ReleasedNovember 1971
Genre
LabelNumero Uno
SongwritersLucio Battisti, Mogol
Lucio Battisti singles chronology
"Le tre verità"
(1971)		 "La canzone del sole"
(1971)		 "Elena no"
(1972)
Audio
"La canzone del sole" on YouTube
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Composition

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

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
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Charts

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

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

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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