Quale allegria

In *Quale allegria*, Lucio Dalla presents a piece that, according to critic Giaime Pintor, could be among the singer-songwriter's most accomplished, highlighting its melodic structure and contained melancholy. The lyrics address daily difficulties with a tone bordering on carefree, leading to a sense of acceptance. It is said that the artist channeled into this song the sadness he felt after the departure of his mother, Iole, in 1976. The title itself evolves within the song, moving from an initial "what joy" to a final "without joy," reflecting this process.

This track is part of the album Come è profondo il mare, released in 1977. It was a significant record because it marked the first time Dalla was responsible for both lyrics and music, initiating a phase as a singer-songwriter. The album's production took place at RCA studios in Rome and Stone Castle Studios in Carimate. Lucio Dalla, born in Bologna in 1943 and passed away in Montreux in 2012, was an artist with an extensive career, exploring from jazz to singer-songwriter music, and leaving his mark on Italian music.