Bella Senz'Anima

Riccardo Cocciante

About Bella Senz'Anima

"Bella senz'anima" is an Italian ballad song written by Marco Luberti, Paolo Casella and Riccardo Cocciante, arranged by Franco Pisano and performed by Riccardo Cocciante. It was the first single from the Cocciante's 1974 album Anima. The song was launched by Cocciante during a tour ("Racconto") he made in 1973 together with Antonello Venditti and Francesco De Gregori. The single peaked at the first place on the Italian singles chart, and it was the seventh most sold single of the year in Italy. The lyrics, and particularly the verse "E adesso spogliati come sai fare tu" (i.e. "And now strip as you know") led to harsh criticism from several feminist organizations and to television censorship. In 2006, Cocciante performed the song out of competition at the Sanremo Music Festival. 


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E adesso siediti
Su quella seggiola
Stavolta ascoltami
Senza interrompere
È tanto tempo che
Volevo dirtelo
Vivere insieme a te
È stato inutile

Tutto senz'allegria
Senza una lacrima
Niente da aggiungere
Né da dividere
Nella tua trappola
Ci son caduto anch'io

Avanti il prossimo
Gli lascio il posto mio
Povero diavolo
Che pena mi fa

E quando a letto lui
Ti chiederà di più
Glielo concederai
Perché tu fai così
Come sai fingere
Se ti fa comodo

E adesso so chi sei
E non ci soffro più
E se verrai di là
Te lo dimostrerò
E questa volta tu
Te lo ricorderai

E adesso spogliati
Come sai fare tu
Ma non illuderti
Io non ci casco più
Tu mi rimpiangerai
Bella senz'anima

Na, na, na, na 
Na, na, na, na, na 
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na 
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na

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Riccardo Cocciante

Riccardo Cocciante [rikˈkardo kotˈtʃante], also known in French-speaking countries as Richard Cocciante [ʁiʃaʁ kɔʃjᾶt] (born 20 February 1946), is an Italian singer-songwriter and composer. His oeuvre includes recordings in Italian, French, and Spanish; he has recorded some of his songs in all three languages. more »

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Written by: Amerigo Cassella, Marco Luberti, Riccardo Vincent Cocciante

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10 facts about this song

Origination
"Bella Senz'anima" is a classic Italian song written and performed by Riccardo Cocciante, a prominent Italian singer, composer, and songwriter.
Release Year
The song was released in 1974 and is still a classic hit in Italy's music scene.
Album
"Bella Senz'anima" is from Cocciante's third studio album, "Anima" which was released in the mid-70s.
Popularity
The song has never lost its charm and remains one of the most loved Italian songs, illustrating Cocciante's talent as a songwriter and performer.
Cover Versions
Due to its immense popularity, several artists including Italian pop singer Emma Marrone have covered "Bella Senz'anima".
Song Lyrics
The song lyrics reflect a poignant depiction of a lover feeling left adrift physically and emotionally after parting ways with his beloved.
Transcendence
The song, while being very personal and emotional, transcends its context and era and speaks to anyone who’s ever experienced heartbreak.
Live Performances
"Bella Senz'anima" is still performed by Cocciante in his live shows, and its enduring popularity is evident in the enthusiastic response it receives from audiences.
Influence on Italian Music
The song represents a significant touchstone in Italian popular music, and Cocciante’s style and emotional intensity have influenced subsequent generations of Italian artists.
International Recognition
While Cocciante is best known in Italy and French-speaking countries, "Bella Senz'anima" helped garner him some attention internationally.

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