"Bagno a mezzanotte" (lit. 'Midnight bathing') is a song recorded by Italian singer Elodie. It was released on 9 March 2022 through Island Records as the second single from her fourth studio album OK. Respira.
| "Bagno a mezzanotte" | ||||
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| Single by Elodie | ||||
| from the album OK. Respira | ||||
| Language | Italian | |||
| Released | 9 March 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
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| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
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| "Bagno a mezzanotte" on YouTube | ||||
All proceeds from sales of the song were donated to projects run by Save the Children to support the Ukrainian population following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2]
On 30 May 2022, during the Heroes Festival, Elisa performed the song together with Elodie, and the duet was later included in Elisa's album Back to the Future Live.[3]
Composition
editThe song, written by Elisa, who also sings the bridge,[4] with production by Zef and Marz, was described by Elodie through a statement:[5]
"It is a single made for dancing, turning up the volume, partying and staying up until dawn. Collaborating with Elisa is always an inspiration to me. This gift tells all about her generosity, passion and care for music and others"
Charity
editOn March 8, the singer explained that the income from sales of the song will be donated to projects curated by Save the Children to support the Ukrainians following the Russian invasion of Ukraine,[6] motivating that "so many children, so many of them very young, are losing their homes, their families, their daily lives and their futures in these hours. The war, with all that it brings, will leave an indelible mark on their lives. To remain helpless is impossible."[7] Regarding the initiative, Save the Children's director general Daniela Fatarella said:[8]
"We gratefully welcomed this beautiful gesture of generosity by Elodie, who confirms herself to be an artist with great sensitivity. The Ukrainian children need all our help because they have already suffered far too much. The only way to stop this, we will never tire of repeating, is the immediate cessation of hostilities, to protect children from violence and other violations of their rights. Elodie's voice will help us shout it louder."
Charts
editCertifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Italy (FIMI)[12] | 4× Platinum | 400,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Meloni, Riccardo (3 March 2022). "Elodie 'Bagno a mezzanotte': vento caldo a tinte funky". Inchiostro Sonoro (in Italian). Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Elodie con Save the Children, una canzone contro la guerra". la Repubblica (in Italian). 8 March 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Elisa, in arrivo a sorpresa 3 dischi live entro fine anno". ANSA (in Italian). 31 August 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "'Bagno a mezzanotte' è il nuovo singolo di Elodie scritto da Elisa". Rolling Stone Italia (in Italian). March 3, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Elodie pronta a lanciare l'atteso nuovo singolo... "Bagno a mezzanotte" scritto da Elisa". All Music Italia (in Italian). March 3, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Elodie, i proventi del nuovo singolo "Bagno a mezzanotte" andranno ai bambini ucraini in fuga". Il Messaggero (in Italian). March 9, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Elodie canta "Bagno a mezzanotte" per Save the Children in Ucraina: "Rimanere inermi è impossibile"". Il Fatto Quotidiano (in Italian). March 9, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Elodie con Save the Children, una canzone contro la guerra". La Repubblica (in Italian). March 8, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Classifica settimanale WK 19 (dal 06.05.2022 al 12.05.2022)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "Classifica Airplay Radio Settimanale". EarOne. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Classifica annuale 2022 (dal 31.12.2021 al 29.12.2022)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Elodie – Bagno a mezzanotte" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
External links
edit- Bagno a mezzanotte at Discogs (list of releases)