Rimmel (song)
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| "Rimmel" | ||||
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| Single by Francesco De Gregori | ||||
| from the album Rimmel | ||||
| Released | 1975 | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | RCA Italiana | |||
| Francesco De Gregori singles chronology | ||||
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| "Rimmel" on YouTube | ||||
"Rimmel" is a song by Italian singer Francesco De Gregori, released in 1975.
De Gregori composed the song in the summer of 1974 in Milan, while he was staying in a hotel and waiting to take part in a RAI TV-show.[1]
A reflection about a lost love told through metaphors and puns,[2] it is said to have been inspired by De Gregori's breakup with his then-fiancée Patrizia, who left him for comedian Ninì Salerno.[3]
Reception
The song was described by Italian music critic Claudio Fabretti as "a defining divide for the whole of Italian music", with "love taking on a broader and deeper meaning. It breaks through the narrow confines of the couple's relationship, it becomes a universal sentiment, which unites men and at the same time condemns them to pain, to distance. It is the only prospect of salvation and, at the same time, a possible permanent damnation".[4]
Other versions
Artists who covered the song include Gianni Morandi, Tiziano Ferro, Fiorello and Paolo Benvegnù.[1][5] In 2025, De Gregori recorded a duet version of the song with Checco Zalone for the album Pastiche.[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rimmel" | De Gregori | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Piccola mela" | De Gregori | 2:45 |
Charts
| Chart (1975) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[7] | 18 |
