Laura Pausini

When Laura Pausini released her first record, the self-titled Laura Pausini, in May 1993, it marked the beginning of a career that would lead her to be known in many corners of the world. The production by Angelo Valsiglio and Marco Marati, along with authors like Pietro Cremonesi and Federico Cavalli, laid the foundation for a very characteristic Italian pop sound, with the notable exception of "Il cuore non si arrende," which explores jazz territories. This album, initially released by CGD Records, became the launchpad for songs that would resonate far beyond the borders of Italy.

Year: 1993
Songs: 8
Duration: 33 min 10 seg

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9 song|s

Song list

# Title Available ⏱

Gente (Ordinary People)

Guitar · Guitar

Non c’è

Guitar

4:38 02

Mi rubi l’anima

Guitar

3:19 03

Dove sei

Guitar · Advanced

3:37 04

Baci che si rubano

Guitar

4:00 05

Tutt’al più

Guitar · Advanced

4:29 06

La solitudine

Guitar · Advanced

3:57 07

Perché non torna più

Guitar · Advanced

4:37 08

Il cuore non si arrende

Guitar · Advanced

4:33

Genres

Pop ballad europop latin pop

Details

Year: 1993
Songs: 8
Duration: 33 min 10 seg

About the album

Laura Pausini, according to DoReSol

The turning point for this work was, without a doubt, the song La solitudine. This track not only became a resounding success but also led Laura Pausini to victory in the "Nuove proposte" category of the 1993 Sanremo Festival. The story behind Perché non torna più, dedicated to two friends of the artist who passed away in an accident in 1992, adds a layer of emotional depth to the album, which is entirely dedicated to them. Another highlight is the duet with Italian singer Raf on Mi rubi l’anima.

After its initial success in Italy, where it sold over 400,000 copies, the album embarked on an international journey. It was released in countries such as the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, and Brazil. In 1994, a Spanish version reached Spain and Latin America, adapting part of the repertoire. A new edition for the United Kingdom appeared in 1995, including an English version of La solitudine, titled La solitudine (Loneliness) and adapted by Tim Rice. Global sales of this first album exceeded two million copies, consolidating Laura Pausini as an artist with international projection.