Occhi di ragazza

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"Occhi di ragazza" ("Girl's eyes") was the

Italian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1970, performed in Italian by Gianni Morandi
.

Background

The ballad was initially chosen by singer

1970 Sanremo Music Festival, but was rejected by the Selection Jury.[1] Morandi then to led it to success, and the song became a staple of his live repertoire.[1] The song was also important for Lucio Dalla, who had composed the song's music, as its success gave him visibility and propelled his career.[2]

At Eurovision

The song was performed third on the night, following

Retour" and preceding Yugoslavia's Eva Sršen with "Pridi, dala ti bom cvet". At the close of voting, it had received 5 points, placing it 8th[3]
in a field of 12.

It was succeeded as Italian representative at the

L'amore è un attimo
".

Charts

Chart (1970) Peak
position
Italy (Musica e dischi)[4] 5

Cover versions

Cover versions of the song include those by Lucio Dalla, Ron and Ornella Vanoni.[1] An English version of the song titled "Eyes of a Child" was recorded by the Italo-Australian performer Tony Pantano, while Laila Nyström [sv] recorded a Swedish version of the song titled "Någonting att minnas".[1]

References

  1. ^
    ISBN 8888169016
    .
  2. ISBN 978-8858617427
    .
  3. ^ "Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest". Eurovision Covers. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  4. Musica e Dischi
    (in Italian). Retrieved 29 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "occhi di ragazza".
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