"Solo noi" (transl. "Only us") is a 1980 song composed and performed by Toto Cutugno. It won the 30th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival.
| "Solo noi" | ||||
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| Single by Toto Cutugno | ||||
| from the album Voglio l'anima (re-issue) | ||||
| B-side | "Liberi" | |||
| Released | 7 February 1980 | |||
| Label | Carosello | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Toto Cutugno | |||
| Producer(s) | Cristiano Minellono | |||
| Toto Cutugno singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio | ||||
| "Solo noi" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe song marked Cutugno's solo debut at the Sanremo Music Festival, following two partecipations with the band Albatros.[1][2] It was Cutugno's only victory in 13 participations.[3]
In spite of being poorly received by critics, the song was a major international hit, being recorded in several languages including French, Spanish, German, Russian and Flemish.[1] Artists who covered the song include Michèle Torr, Nino de Angelo, Willy Sommers, Peter Orloff, Diana Gurtskaya.[1][4][5]
Track listing
edit- 7" single - CI 20483
- "Solo noi" (Toto Cutugno) 4:04
- "Liberi" (Toto Cutugno) 4:03
Charts
edit| Chart (1980–81) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (CAPIF)[6] | 1 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[7] | 2 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] | 2 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Anselmi, Eddy (2009). "Solo noi". Festival di Sanremo: almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana. Panini Comics. p. 307. ISBN 978-8863462296.
- ^ Salvatori, Dario (2001). "Solo noi". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U. p. 327. ISBN 8888169016.
- ^ Frasacco, Luca (22 August 2023). "La storia di Toto Cutugno a Sanremo: una sola vittoria, e quella volta con Belen". Il Riformista (in Italian). Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Covers of Solo Noi". WhoSampled. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Solo noi written by Toto Cutugno". SecondHandSongs. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Cash Box (12.27.80)" (PDF).
- ^ "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 29 May 2023. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "Solo noi".
- ^ "Schweizer Hitparade".