"Ritornerai" () is a 1963 song written and recorded by
Bruno Lauzi
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Biography
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Background
According to Lauzi, the song was composed in a few minutes, while he was waiting for a friend who had just gone out to buy cigarettes.
Shortly after its release, Lauzi was conscripted to his military service and was unable to promote the song.
In spite of that, "Ritornerai" turned to be Lauzi's first hit and breakthrough.
The song was included in several film scores, notably
Nanni Moretti
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Ridley Scott
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Cover versions
Artists who also recorded the song include
Delta V
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Franco Battiato
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Fiorella Mannoia
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Biography
The Beginning
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Michele Bravi
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Conny Vandenbos
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Track listing
Charts
;Bruno Lauzi version
;Delta V version
References
External links
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1963 singles
Italian songs
1963 songs
Compagnia Generale del Disco singles