"Emozioni " (lit. 'Emotions') is a 1970 song composed by Lucio Battisti (music) and Mogol (lyrics), arranged by Gian Piero Reverberi and performed by Lucio Battisti.
| "Emozioni" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Lucio Battisti | ||||
| from the album Emozioni | ||||
| B-side | "Anna" | |||
| Released | 15 October 1970 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | Dischi Ricordi | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lucio Battisti, Mogol | |||
| Lucio Battisti singles chronology | ||||
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Composition
editThe song's composition was inspired by a long and much-publicized Battisti's and Mogol's horseback riding trip from Milan to Rome.[1][2] According to Battisti, it 'expressed the sense of discovery, of wonder, of freedom that Mogol and I found venturing through meadows, hills, and rivers, as if we were seeing nature for the first time.'[1]
Release
editOriginally it was the B-side of "Anna", with Battisti eventually deciding to swap the two songs.[1][2]
Cover versions
editArtists who covered the song include Gianni Morandi, Mina, Patty Pravo, Marcella Bella, Fred Bongusto, Formula 3, Maurizio Vandelli.[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Emozioni" | 4:47 |
| 2. | "Anna" | 4:37 |
Charts
edit| Chart (1970) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[3] | 13 |
| Chart (1970–1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (Discografia internazionale)[4] | 1 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[5] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[6] sales from 2009 |
2× Platinum | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c Assante, Ernesto (28 February 2023). Lucio Battisti (in Italian). Mondadori. ISBN 978-88-357-2430-8.
- ^ a b c Salvatori, Dario (2001). "Emozioni". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U. p. 132-4. ISBN 888-81-69016.
- ^ "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 14 February 2024. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Lucio Battisti", and in the "Titolo" field, search "Emozioni".
- ^ "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard. 9 January 1971. p. 48. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 14 February 2024. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Lucio Battisti", and in the "Titolo" field, search "Anna".
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Emozioni" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 22 April 2024.