Lilly (song)

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"Lilly"
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Single by Antonello Venditti
from the album Lilly
B-side "Compagno di scuola"
Released1975
Length4:55
Label RCA Italiana
Songwriter(s) Antonello Venditti
Antonello Venditti singles chronology
"Roma (non si discute, si ama)"
(1975)
"Lilly"
(1975)
"Maria Maddalena"
(1976)
Audio
"Lilly" on YouTube

"Lilly" is a 1975 Italian song composed and performed by Antonello Venditti, lead single of the eponymous album.

Contents

The song tells the story of a friend of Venditti from Milan who died of a heroin overdose. [1] At the time of its release, it raised several controversities because of the crudeness of the lyrics. [2] The song proved to be a surprise hit, definitively launching Venditti's career. [1] In spite of being one of Venditti's major hits, Venditti rarely performs the song live, and only in Milan. [1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Lilly"Antonello Venditti4:55
2."Compagno di scuola"Venditti6:00

Charts

Chart (1972–1973)Peak
position
Italy ( Musica e dischi ) [3] 2

References

  1. 1 2 3 Guaitamacchi, Ezio (2009). "Lilly". 1000 canzoni che ci hanno cambiato la vita. Rizzoli. ISBN   978-8858617427.
  2. Castaldo, Gino (2003). "Lilly". Il dizionario della canzone italiana. Le canzoni. Curcio. pp. 229–30. ISBN   978-88-97508-31-1.
  3. "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 14 February 2024. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "Lilly".