Sapore di Sale
Gino Paoli
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Sapore di sale Sapore di mare Che hai sulla pelle Che hai sulle labbra Quando esci dall'acqua E ti vieni a sdraiare Vicino a me Vicino a me Sapore di sale Sapore di mare Un gusto un po' amaro Di cose perdute Di cose lasciate Lontano da noi Dove il mondo è diverso Diverso da qui Qui il tempo è dei giorni Che passano pigri E lasciano in bocca Il gusto del sale Ti butti nell'acqua E mi lasci a guardarti E rimango da solo Nella sabbia e nel sole Poi torni vicino E ti lasci cadere Così nella sabbia E nelle mie braccia E mentre ti bacio Sapore di sale Sapore di mare Sapore di te Qui il tempo è dei giorni Che passano pigri E lasciano in bocca Il gusto del sale Ti butti nell'acqua E mi lasci a guardarti E rimango da solo Nella sabbia e nel sole Poi torni vicino E ti lasci cadere Così nella sabbia E nelle mie braccia E mentre ti bacio Sapore di sale Sapore di mare Sapore di te
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Written by: Gino Paoli
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11 facts about this song
Origins"Sapore di Sale" is a famous Italian song written and performed by Gino Paoli. It was first released in 1963, which was a period recognized as the "Golden Age" of Italian pop music.
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Genre LabelThis song falls under the "Canzone Napoletana" or Neapolitan Song genre, which effectively fuses traditional Italian folk music with elements of pop.
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Inspiration Behind the SongGino Paoli wrote "Sapore di Sale" after a romantic adventure he had in Santa Margherita Ligure, a small town on the Italian Riviera. The lyrics reflect the bitter-sweet feelings romantic encounters can leave back, thus 'salty' like the sea.
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Popularity"Sapore di Sale" was one of the most successful songs of Gino Paoli and it is still considered a classic of Italian music repertoire.
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Meaning of TitleThe title, "Sapore di Sale" translates to "Flavor of Salt" in English, which is a metaphorical reference to the taste of tears, combined with the taste of the sea, where the singer's romantic encounter occurred.
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Cultural SignificanceThis song is so iconic that it led to a whole chapter of an Italian book being dedicated to it. The book is "That Sticky Flavor of Salt. The song of the Italian Summer", where Gino Paoli recounts the background of the song and its personal meaning.
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Cover Versions"Sapore di Sale" has been covered by many renowned artists over the years, including Celentano, Mina and Fiorello, showing its enduring popularity.
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Song FormatThe duration of the song is about 3 minutes and 35 seconds long, which was typical for a pop song of that era.
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Notable PerformancesDespite the passing years, Gino Paoli regularly included the song in his concert performances up until his retirement, showing the song's timeless appeal.
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RecognitionThe song has been recognized by the wonderful Harmonica rendition in the intro, which gives an even more melancholic tone to the song.
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Success"Sapore di Sale" reached number two on the Italian Singles Chart, and remained there for several weeks, marking Gino Paoli's commercial breakthrough.
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