Natale

Francesco De Gregori

About Natale

Quando verrà Natale is a music album by Italian singer-songwriter Antonello Venditti. It was released by RCA Italia in 1974. The most famous song in the album is "A Cristo" ("To Christ"), an ironical depiction of a modern Jesus straggling amongst the 1970s society: after performing this song in a show with Francesco de Gregori and Riccardo Cocciante, Venditti was arrested (15 January 1974) under the accusation of offence to religion. He was later acquitted from any charge. Later he wrote the song "Campo de' Fiori", also in the album, dedicated to a square in Rome where the philosopher Giordano Bruno was burnt alive under the accusation of heresy, and taken as a symbol of freedom of thought. Also devoted to a square in Rome is "Piazzale degli Eroi", alluding to the rich and post-fascist bourgeoisie living in that area. 


Year:
1978
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78 

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C'è la luna sui tetti e c'è la notte per strada 
Le ragazze ritornano in tram 
Ci scommetto che nevica, tra due giorni Natale 
Ci scommetto dal freddo che fa. 
E da dietro la porta sento uno che sale 
Ma si ferma due piani più giù 
Un peccato davvero ma io già lo sapevo 
Che comunque non potevi esser tu 
E tu scrivimi, scrivimi 
Se ti viene la voglia 
E raccontami quello che fai 
Se cammini nel mattino e ti addormenti di sera 
E se dormi, che dormi e che sogni che fai. 
E tu scrivimi, scrivimi per il bene che conti 
Per I conti che non tornano mai 
Se ti scappa un sorriso e ti si ferma sul viso 
Quell'allegra tristezza che ci hai 
Qui la gente va veloce ed il tempo corre piano 
Come un treno dentro a una galleria 
Tra due giorni è Natale e non va bene e non va male 
Buonanotte torna presto e così sia. 
E tu scrivimi, scrivimi 
Se ti viene la voglia 
E raccontami quello che fai 
Se cammini nel mattino e ti addormenti di sera 
E se dormi, che dormi e che sogni che fai

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Francesco De Gregori

Francesco De Gregori Officer OMRI (born 4 April 1951) is an Italian singer-songwriter. He is popularly known as "Il Principe dei cantautori" ("The Prince of the singer-songwriters"), a nickname referring to the elegance of his lyrics. more »

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Written by: Francesco De Gregori

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10 facts about this song

Song title and Artist
"Natale" is a song by renowned Italian musician, Francesco De Gregori.
Release Info
"Natale" was featured in Francesco De Gregori's album "De Gregori", which was released in 1978.
Lyrics
The song talks about Christmas from an adult's point of view, which is often filled with melancholy and quiet desperation rather than the joy and excitement that the holiday is typically known for.
Musical Style
"Natale" falls within the folk genre, demonstrating Francesco De Gregori's knack for engaging storytelling through music.
Cultural Significance
In the Italian music scene, De Gregori is often compared to a modern-day Bob Dylan, and "Natale" is an example of his deep, sometimes introspective lyrics.
Song Popularity
Despite not being as commercially successful worldwide as some of his other songs, "Natale" remains a favorite among Francesco De Gregori's fans, especially during the holiday season.
Featured Music Instruments
Like many of De Gregori's songs, "Natale" primarily features acoustic guitar, giving it a timeless, intimate feel.
Album Success
While the "De Gregori" album as a whole wasn’t extremely popular at the time of its release, it has since gained a strong following and critical acclaim for its rich lyrics and beautiful melodies.
Unique Element
"Natale" provides a unique perspective on Christmas, contrasting the popular depiction of Christmas as a time of joy and celebration.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 2 minutes and 38 seconds, which is relatively shorter than many of De Gregori's other songs.

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