Senza Una Donna

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Zucchero, Paul Young

About Senza Una Donna

"Senza una donna" (IPA: [ˈsɛntsa una ˈdɔnna]) is a song written and performed by Zucchero from his album Blue's (1987). Originally recorded in Italian, in 1991 it was re-recorded in English with Paul Young. The English lyrics were contributed by Frank Musker. The song was then released as a single under the title "Senza una donna (Without a Woman)" which reached #4 in the UK Single Chart and #2 in the German Singles Chart and the French Singles Chart. It also topped the charts of Norway and Sweden. It has sold more than 3,000,000 copies worldwide. It was released along with a music video for the solo version by Zucchero and a music video was also released for the duet version with Paul Young. 


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2010
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Paul Young

Paul Antony Young (born 17 January 1956) is an English rock and pop musician. Formerly the frontman of the short-lived bands Kat Kool & The Kool Cats, Streetband and Q-Tips, his following solo success turned him into a 1980s teenage pop idol. He was famous for hit singles such as "Love of the Common People", "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)", "Come Back and Stay", "Everytime You Go Away" and "Oh Girl". His debut album No Parlez turned him into a household name. Since the mid-1980s he has had international success, along with his backing band Los Pacaminos. more »

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Song Origin
"Senza Una Donna" is an Italian song written and originally performed by Italian singer-songwriter Zucchero for his album "Blue's" in 1987.
Collaboration Dimensions
Paul Young, a popular British singer, sang the English verses in the song, while Zucchero sang in Italian. The duo performed the song in a bilingual format.
Success ranking
The song reached incredible success on the music charts, peaking at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 2 on the Irish Singles Chart.
Proof of Collaboration
Paul Young's involvement in "Senza Una Donna" was evident not only in the music video but also in live performances. Both artists often performed the song together during concerts.
Album Appearance
"Senza Una Donna" made its appearance in two of Zucchero's albums: "Blue’s" and "Zucchero," with the version in the latter featuring Paul Young.
Paul Young's Album Feature
The bilingual version of "Senza Una Donna" was also released in Paul Young's album "From Time to Time – The Singles Collection."
Music Video Popularity
The music video of "Senza Una Donna" enjoyed wide popularity on TV channels like MTV, significantly boosting the song's exposure.
Genre Classification
Falling under the genre of pop rock, "Senza Una Donna" blends the charm of Italian music with the addictive beats of English pop music.
Recognition and Awards
"Senza Una Donna" has achieved Gold status in the UK for sales of over 400,000 units.
Lyrics Translation
"Senza Una Donna", in English, translates to "Without A Woman."
Cover Versions
This song has been covered by numerous other artists since its release in 1987, attesting to its widespread popularity and influence.
Lasting Impact
Despite being released over three decades ago, "Senza Una Donna" continues to enjoy considerable success and airplay, proving its timeless appeal.

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