"Amore disperato" ('Desperate Love') is a 1983 song composed by Gerry Manzoli and Varo Venturi and performed by Nada. It achieved a large commercial success, serving as a relaunch for the singer.[1] It has been described as "a metropolitan love story told in a vivid and modern language, an original and catchy melody, [and] a playful pop arrangement".[1]

"Amore disperato"
Single by Nada
from the album Smalto
B-side"Da grande"
Released1983
LabelEMI
Songwriter(s)
Nada singles chronology
"Ti stringerò"
(1982)
"Amore disperato"
(1983)
"Balliamo ancora un po'"
(1984)
Audio
"Amore disperato" on YouTube

Other versions

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In 1999, the band Super B [it] got a significant success with their rock cover version of the song.[2][3] Artists who covered the song also include Dolcenera, Silvia Salemi and Prozac+.[4]

Track listing

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Single track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Amore disperato"Gerry Manzoli, Varo Venturi4:01
2."Da grande"Manzoli, Venturi3:10

Charts

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Chart performance for original version
Chart (1983) Peak
position
Italy (Musica e dischi)[5] 5


Chart performance for Super B version
Chart (1999) Peak
position
Italy (Musica e dischi)[5] 23

Certifications

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Certifications for "Amore disperato" by Nada
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Italy (FIMI)[6]
Sales from 2009
2× Platinum 200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Salvatori, Dario (2001). "Amore disperato". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U. p. 36. ISBN 888-81-69016.
  2. ^ l. f. (25 March 1999). "L'amore disperalo dei Super B". La Stampa. No. 82. p. 40.
  3. ^ Santià, Hamilton (13 September 2016). "Che fine hanno fatto le One Hit Wonder alternative italiane?". Vice (in Italian). Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  4. ^ Melis, Matteo (9 September 2022). "Fedez e Pinguini Tattici Nucleari: in arrivo una cover di "Amore Disperato"?". Radio Kiss Kiss (in Italian). Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 11 February 2024. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "Amore disperato".
  6. ^ "Italian single certifications – Nada – Amore disperato" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
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