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Anima latina

by Lucio Battisti · Album Anima latina

Il salame

Key B major Duration 3:38

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The story behind

Il salame, according to DoReSol

Lucio Battisti recorded Il salame in 1974, as part of the album Anima latina. The song was written after a trip to Latin America, where Battisti was inspired by Brazilian music. The theme talks about a relationship between two people, with a tone that ranges from desire to separation. It has no chorus, and the text is brief, interspersed with instrumental sequences that dominate the sound. The song stood out for its musical complexity, blending Latin rhythms with elements of progressive rock. It was released by Numero Uno and became a key piece of Battisti's production at that time.

From album

Anima latina

Anima latina

Lucio Battisti · 1974

Details

KeyB major
Duration3:38
AlbumAnima latina
Year1974