Nell'aria
1983 single by Marcella Bella
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"Nell'aria" (transl. "In the air") is a 1983 song written by Gianni Bella (music) and Mogol (lyrics), and performed by Marcella Bella.
| "Nell'aria" | ||||
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| Single by Marcella Bella | ||||
| from the album Nell'aria | ||||
| B-side | "Non mi avrai" | |||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Label | CBS | |||
| Composer | Gianni Bella | |||
| Lyricist | Mogol | |||
| Marcella Bella singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio | ||||
| "Nell'aria" on YouTube | ||||
Background
The song marked one of the early collaborations between Mogol and composer Gianni Bella, previously a longtime collaborator of Giancarlo Bigazzi.[1][2] Marcella initially refused to record the song, considering it "pornographic" because of its sexual contents and innuendos.[2][3] It achieved a large commercial success, serving as a turning point in the singer's career, who since then adopted a more sexy and transgressive image.[4]
The song has been described as "unusual and original, whose melody plays on open, airy modulations and cadences" and with Bella's voice "conveying a warm carnality".[4]
The song was sampled by 2Black in the song "Paradise" and by Articolo 31 in the song "Aria"[4][5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nell'aria" | Mogol | Gianni Bella | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Non mi avrai" | Cheope | Mauro Paoluzzi | 4:00 |
Charts
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[6] | 7 |
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[7] sales from 2009 |
Gold | 50,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||