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"24.000 baci", also spelled "24 mila baci", is a 1961 song composed by Ezio Leoni, Piero Vivarelli, Lucio Fulci, and Adriano Celentano. The song premiered at the 11th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival with a double performance of Adriano Celentano and Little Tony, and placed at the second place. It is regarded as the first rock and roll song to enter the competition at the Sanremo Festival. During his performance, Celentano created a large controversy for performing part of the song with his back to the public. The song has been described as a "portrait of the disenchanted youth of that time, not inclined to romanticism, and on the threshold of sexual liberation". The song had a large success in France with the version performed by Johnny Hallyday titled "24.000 baisers". It was covered in English by Claudio Simonetti with the title "Four An'Twenty Thousand Kisses". Other artists who covered the song include Dalida, Connie Francis, Fausto Papetti, Jenny Luna, Carla Boni. 


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Adriano Celentano

Adriano Celentano (Italian pronunciation: [adriˈano tʃelenˈtano]; born 6 January 1938) is an Italian singer, songwriter, comedian, actor, film director and TV host. He is the best-selling Italian singer, and the best-selling male artist of Italy. more »

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Genre Classification
"24.000 Baci," performed by Italian artist Adriano Celentano, falls under the pop and rock and roll genre. Specifically, it can be characterized as Italian pop music from the 1960s.
Song's Origin
Adriano Celentano wrote "24.000 Baci" along with Italian singer, songwriter, and composer Lucio Fulci. The song was released in 1961.
Song's Title Meaning
"24.000 Baci" translates to "24,000 kisses" in English. This lyrical song equates love with kisses, and Celentano sings about giving 24,000 of them to his love.
Sanremo Music Festival
In 1961, "24,000 Baci," performed by Celentano, was a huge hit at the Sanremo Music Festival. Sanremo Music Festival is one of the most prestigious music events in Italy and most of Europe.
First Released Album
"24.000 Baci" appeared on Celentano's album named "Peppermint Twist," which was released in 1962.
Billboard Chart Success
This iconic song even hit the Billboard charts in the Americas, a groundbreaking success for a non-English language song in the 60s.
Legacy
Despite being over 60 years old, "24.000 Baci" continues to be one of Celentano's most recognized and celebrated songs, showcasing the timeless appeal of this track.
International Influence
"24.000 Baci" was translated and covered by many international artists, including French singer Johnny Hallyday and Spanish singing duo Los Apson.
Movie Appearance
The song "24.000 Baci" was used in the soundtrack of the film "Yuppi du," directed by Adriano Celentano himself in 1975.
Celentano's Signature Style
"24.000 Baci" remains a quintessential example of Adriano Celentano's unique mix of rock and roll energy with traditional Italian pop melodies and romantic lyrics.

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