Gloria

Umberto Tozzi, Nockis

About Gloria

"Gloria" (Italian pronunciation: [ˈɡlɔːrja]) is a 1979 love song that became an international hit. The song was originally written and composed in Italian by Umberto Tozzi and Giancarlo Bigazzi, and afterwards translated to English by Jonathan King. A 1982 cover version by American singer Laura Branigan sold over one million singles in the United States alone.


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Gloria 
Engel aus der Höle
Du spielst mit dem Feuer
Suchst das Abenteuer 
Doch wenn ich am Ende
Auch an dir verbrenne
Bin ich den schon viel zu lang
Kann kaum noch atmen Gloria

Gloria sui tuoi fianchi
La mattina nasce il sole
Entra odio ed esce amore
Dal nome Gloria

Gloria 
Soll ich es riskieren
Kann ich dich gewinnen
Oder nur verlieren
Sciogli questa neve 
Che soffoca il mio petto
T'aspetto Gloria

Gloria (Gloria)
Lass den Traum nicht sterben (Gloria)
Du musst mir versprechen (Gloria)
Nicht mein Herz zu brechen (Gloria)
Scappa senza far rumore 
Dal lavoro, dal tuo letto
Dai gradini di un altare 
Ich warte Gloria

Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Gloria
Per chi accende il giorno 
E invece di dormire
Con la memoria torna 
A un tuffo nei papaveri
In una terra libera 
Per chi respira nebbia
Per chi respira rabbia

Glaub' an die Liebe, Gloria
Hab' keine Angst vor den Gefühlen
Dann ist es vielleicht für immer
Für immer Gloria

Gloria 
Soll ich es riskieren (Gloria)
Kann ich dich gewinnen (Gloria)
Oder nur verlieren (Gloria)
Sciogli questa neve 
Che soffoca il mio petto
T'aspetto Gloria

Gloria (Gloria)
Lass den Traum nicht sterben (Gloria)
Du musst mir versprechen (Gloria)
Nicht mein Herz zu brechen (Gloria)
Scappa senza far rumore 
Dal lavoro, dal tuo letto
Dai gradini di un altare 
Für immer Gloria

(Gloria)

(Gloria)

(Gloria)

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Umberto Tozzi

Umberto Antonio Tozzi (born 4 March 1952) is an Italian pop/rock singer and composer, born in Turin. His most internationally famous songs are "Gloria" and "Ti Amo". more »

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Written by: Giancarlo Bigazzi, Umberto Tozzi

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12 facts about this song

Origin
"Gloria" is a song by Italian singer Umberto Tozzi. It was released in 1979 and became one of Tozzi's signature songs.
Lyrics
The Italian lyrics of "Gloria" were written by Umberto Tozzi and Giancarlo Bigazzi. The lyrics were later translated into English for the 1982 cover by Laura Branigan.
Success
Despite not being successful internationally upon its release, "Gloria" is now widely recognized in both its original and English versions.
Album
"Gloria" is the title track of Tozzi's 1979 album, which was also a great success in Italy.
Song meaning
The song is about a woman named Gloria who's facing difficulties in life, an example of Tozzi's often empathetic and emotional lyrics.
Covers
The English version of "Gloria" by Laura Branigan was a major hit in the United States and several other countries. The song was a prominent part of Branigan's career and remains popular today.
Music Style
The song is classified as Italo disco, a genre that was incredibly popular in Italy during the late 70s and early 80s.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 2 in Tozzi's home country of Italy and it also made the Top 10 in Australia, Belgium, and Germany.
Notable Performances
Umberto Tozzi often performs "Gloria" during his live performances to date, and it is often greeted with enthusiastic response from crowds.
Legacy
Today, "Gloria" is considered a classic of Italian pop music and has sustained its popularity for over four decades.
Usage in Media
"Gloria" has been used in many films, commercials and television series throughout the year, this testifies to its enduring appeal and recognizability.
Collaboration
In 2002, Umberto Tozzi and Laura Branigan performed the song together live at the Night Of The Proms concert in Germany.

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