"In ginocchio da te"(transl. On my knees to you) is a 1964 Italian song composed byFranco Migliacci(lyrics) andBruno Zambrini(music), arranged byEnnio Morriconeand performed byGianni Morandi.It was considered the number-one song of 1964 inItaly.
| "In ginocchio da te" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| SinglebyGianni Morandi | ||||
| from the albumRitratto di Gianni | ||||
| B-side | "Se puoi uscire una domenica sola con me" | |||
| Released | 1964 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | RCA Italiana | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Franco Migliacci,Bruno Zambrini | |||
| Producer(s) | Franco Migliacci | |||
| Gianni Morandisingles chronology | ||||
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| Audio | ||||
| "In ginocchio da te"onYouTube | ||||
Background
editMorandi initially didn't want to record the song, considering it too much different from his previous repertoire, which consisted of lighter and more rhythmic songs.[1]The song eventually won theCantagirofestival and was a massive success, staying on the top of the Italian hit parade for a total of 17 weeks[1]and being awardedgold discas it was certified as having sold over one million copies.[2]It also marked a turning point in Morandi's career, who since then embraced a more adult and romantic repertoire.[1]
In 1964 Gianni published the Castilian version, text by Martinez, entitledHoy de rodillasreleased in Spain (RCA Victor,3-20857), inserted in the albumEl romantico de la juventud - Vol. IIof 1966, released in Venezuela (RCA Victor,7-393)[citation needed].
The song was covered by numerous artists, includingNeil Sedaka(with the title "In the Chapel with You" ),Dalida,Rita Pavone,Enrique Guzmán,Tereza Kesovija,Akira Fuse,Fausto Papetti,Jimmy Fontana,Tito Mora,José Guardiola,Al Bano,Nico Fidenco.[3][4]It also named amusicarellofilm with the same title, directed byEttore Maria Fizzarottiand starring the same Morandi and his future wifeLaura Efrikian.[1]
The song was included in the soundtrack of several films, notablyBlood TiesbyGuillaume Canet[5]andParasitebyBong Joon-ho.[6]
Track listing
edit- 7 "single – PM 45 3263
- "In ginocchio da te"(Franco Migliacci, Bruno Zambrini)
- "Se puoi uscire una domenica sola con me"(Giancarlo Guardabassi, Bruno Zambrini)
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (1964–65) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (CAPIF)[7] | 18 |
| Brazil (IBOPE)[8] | 6 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[2][9] | 1 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1964) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[2][9] | 1 |
References
edit- ^abcdDario Salvatori (2001). "In ginocchio da te".Dizionario delle canzoni italiane.Elle U.ISBN8888169016.
- ^abcMurrells, Joseph (1978).The Book of Golden Discs(2nd ed.). Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p.179.ISBN0-214-20512-6.
- ^"Archivio Cover - In ginocchio da te".Plagi Musicali.Net.
- ^"Cover versions of In ginocchio da te".SecondHandSongs.Retrieved25 October2021.
- ^Martina Barone (4 October 2017)."Blood Ties - La legge del sangue: la colonna sonora del film di Guillaume Canet".Cinematographe.it(in Italian).Retrieved25 October2021.
- ^Chiara Ugolini (11 September 2021)."Venezia 78. Gianni Morandi incontra Bong Joon-ho:" Mi sono emozionato "".La Repubblica(in Italian).Retrieved25 October2021.
- ^"Hits of the World"(PDF).Billboard Magazine.13 March 1965.
- ^"Brazil's Best Sellers"(PDF).Cashbox Magazine.19 December 1964.
- ^abDario Salvatori (1989).Storia dell'Hit Parade.Gramese, 1989.ISBN8876054391.
External links
editIn ginocchio da teatDiscogs(list of releases)