Figli delle stelle (song)

"Figli delle stelle" (transl. "Children of the stars") is a 1977 song written and performed by Alan Sorrenti.

"Figli delle stelle"
Single by Alan Sorrenti
from the album Figli delle stelle
B-side"E tu mi porti via"
Released24 November 1977
GenreDisco, pop
LabelEMI
Songwriter(s)Alan Sorrenti
Alan Sorrenti singles chronology
"Sienteme"
(1976)		 "Figli delle stelle"
(1977)		 "Donna luna"
(1978)

Background

The song was initially composed with the title "Heaven".[1] It marked a turning point in Sorrenti's career, who had previously released critically acclaimed but commercially disappointing progressive and experimental rock albums characterized by hermetic and metaphor-rich lyrics.[1][2] With this song and the eponymous album he embraced pop and disco music as well as romantic and simply constructed lyrics, and while he had a massive commercial success he also faced harsh reviews from critics.[1][2] Artists who covered the song include Gianni Morandi, Claudio Baglioni, Irene Grandi and Mario Venuti.[2][3][4]

Track listing
  • 7" single - EMI – 3C 006-18307
  1. "Figli delle stelle" (Alan Sorrenti) - 4:33
  2. "E tu mi porti via" (Alan Sorrenti) - 3:50

Charts
Chart Peak
position
Italy (Musica e dischi)[5] 1

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Italy (FIMI)[6]
certification for digital sales and streaming since January 2009 		Platinum 100,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Venegoni, Marinella (19 August 2005). "Sorrenti: torno dalle stelle". La Stampa. p. 29.
  2. Salvatori, Dario (2001). "Figli delle stelle". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U. pp. 142–4. ISBN 888-81-69016.
  3. Pontiggia, Federico (September–October 2010). "Figli delle stelle". VivilCinema (5): 36.
  4. Redazione (13 September 2021). "Mario Venuti rilegge "Figli delle stelle", successo di Alan Sorrenti". L'Opinionista (in Italian). Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  5. "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 29 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "Figli delle stelle".
  6. "Italian single certifications – Alan Sorrenti – Figli delle stelle" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 2023-10-17.

Figli delle stelle at Discogs (list of releases)

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