Piove (Ciao, Ciao Bambina)

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About Piove (Ciao, Ciao Bambina)

"Piove (Ciao, ciao bambina)" (It's raining [Bye, bye baby]) is an Italian song written by Domenico Modugno and Eduardo Verde. It won first prize at the 1959 Sanremo Music Festival, where it was performed twice, once by Modugno and once by Johnny Dorelli. The song was chosen as the Italian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959 and Domenico Modugno was chosen to perform it. The song is a dramatic ballad, with Modugno telling his lover that he knows their relationship is about to come to a close. He asks her for one more kiss and then tells her not to turn back as she walks away from him, because he still has feelings for her. The song was performed third on the night, following Denmark's Birthe Wilke with "Uh, jeg ville ønske jeg var dig" and preceding Monaco's Jacques Pills with "Mon ami Pierrot". At the close of voting, it had received 9 points, placing 6th in a field of 11. It was succeeded as Italian representative at the 1960 Contest by Renato Rascel with "Romantica". In 1959 the song entered the Hong Kong Hit Parade after being recorded by a local group - The Yee Tin Tong Mandolin Band - released by the Diamond Records Company ('B' side - Oh Marie) and must have been one of the strangest versions of the composition ever issued. more »

Year:: 2015
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Il Volo (English: The Flight) is a trio of Italian operatic pop teenage tenors: Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble. more »

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Background Information "Piove (Ciao, Ciao Bambina)" is a song written and performed by Italian singer Domenico Modugno. - It was later covered by popular Italian operatic pop trio Il Volo, combining traditional Italian and pop music styles.
Actual Release and Assignations The song was first released in 1959. Modugno, besides being an accomplished singer, was also a talented songwriter and actor. - Interestingly, the phrase "Ciao, Ciao Bambina" translates to "Goodbye, goodbye little girl" in English.
Eurovision Contest "Piove (Ciao, Ciao Bambina)" was Italy's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1959, held in Cannes, France. - Sadly, it didn't replicate the success of Modugno's previous entry, "Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare)," which almost won in 1958.
Song's Reception Despite its failure at Eurovision, "Piove (Ciao, Ciao Bambina)" scored commercial success, becoming a hit in several countries. - It's widely recognized as one of the classic songs in Italian popular music.
Cover by Il Volo Out of the many covers of this iconic song, the one performed by Il Volo stands out. - Il Volo is known for their operatic pop or "popera" style, which adds a unique twist to the original track. - Their version has been praised for its passionate delivery and the harmonious mix of their individual voices.
Legacy and Impact Today, "Piove (Ciao, Ciao Bambina)" is remembered as an emblematic song of the era and a testament to Modugno's talent. - It has helped establish Modugno's legacy in the international music scene. Despite the passing of time, his compositions like this one continue to be covered by various artists, further extending its impact on the global audience.

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