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Se bastasse una canzone, according to DoReSol
When Eros Ramazzotti composed *Se bastasse una canzone* in 1990, along with Piero Cassano and Adelio Cogliati, he was creating a song that would resonate far beyond the charts. The song is presented as a call to those who suffer and long for a better world, an expression that connects directly with the audience. This single, which became one of the most representative of his career, was the first promotional cut from the album *In ogni senso*. Later, in 1997, a new version of this piece was included in the compilation *Eros*.
The impact of *Se bastasse una canzone* transcended the recording studio. In June 1998, Eros Ramazzotti had the opportunity to perform it live with Luciano Pavarotti at the *Pavarotti & Friends* event, uniting two musical worlds in a memorable performance. The song has also been reinterpreted by other artists; in 2006, Nevio Passaro recorded his own version, and former footballer Javier Zanetti also lent his voice to it in a television special for Sky. With a duration of 5:07, this song established itself as a pillar in Ramazzotti's discography, demonstrating his ability to convey deep emotions through his music.
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Eros
Eros Ramazzotti · 1997 · Track 13
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