Aria (song)

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"Aria"
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Single by Dario Baldan Bembo
from the album Aria
B-side "Nico"
Released1975
Genre Pop
Label Come Il Vento
Songwriter(s) Dario Baldan Bembo, Sergio Bardotti
Dario Baldan Bembo singles chronology
"Aria"
(1975)
"Crescendo"
(1975)

"Aria" is a 1975 song composed by Dario Baldan Bembo (music) and Sergio Bardotti (lyrics). The song marked the solo debut as a singer of Dario Baldan Bembo, a former Equipe 84 member already well known as a session-man and a composer. The song was major hit, ranking #2 on the Italian hit parade. [1]

Contents

The song was covered by numerous artists, including Sheila, Shirley Bassey, Michel Legrand, Herbie Mann. [1]

Track listing

7" single – ZCVE 50420
  1. "Aria" (Dario Baldan Bembo, Sergio Bardotti)
  2. "Nico" (Dario Baldan Bembo, Sergio Bardotti)

Charts

ChartPeak
position
Italy [2] 2
France [3] 16

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References

  1. 1 2 Dario Salvatori (2001). "Aria". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U, 2001. ISBN   8888169016.
  2. Dario Salvatori (1989). Storia dell'Hit Parade. Gramese, 1989. ISBN   8876054391.
  3. https://chartssinglestop40france.blogspot.com/2017/06/18-mai-1975.html