The story behind
"Viola" is a song by Adriano Celentano, recorded in 1968. The lyrics tell of a lonely summer in the city, set to a rhythm that blends simple melodies with an unexpected twist, such as a military march-like passage. The song became one of his best-known hits, and its style reflects the way Paolo Conte and Vito Pallavicini wrote: simple, catchy, and full of quirky details. Celentano’s version brought it to life with a voice that makes it unique, and since then it has been covered by other artists in various contexts. The song lasts three minutes and forty-seven seconds, and on platforms like Last.fm it has over a thousand followers who listen to it regularly. ↓ Skip to chordsG C G D G
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From the album
Azzurro
Adriano Celentano · 1971 · Track 19