ITA The Early Years – A Retrospective Collection of Classic Italian Hits (Audio CD)

Product Information

• Title: ITA The Early Years – A Retrospective Collection of Classic Italian Hits
• Format: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
• Type: Compilation / Sampler
• Label: Originally released by RCA and ITALIANA; now issued by BMG Music Publishing
• Catalog & Publishing Code: BMG PUB041
• UPC: 0868008200693 
• Country: Italy
• Release Year: 2001 (as indicated by copyright notices)
• Copyright: © BMG Music Publishing – All rights reserved. For licensing queries, please contact the BMG Music Publishing office or email marketing.publishing@bmg.co.uk.

Overview

ITA The Early Years is a carefully curated 20-track compilation showcasing the pioneering sounds of Italian pop music during its formative years. This retrospective collection brings together iconic recordings and timeless hits by legendary artists such as Renato Carosone, Paul Anka, Domenico Modugno, Gianni Morandi, Tony Renis, and Rita Pavone. Each track encapsulates the charm, passion, and innovative spirit that defined an era and helped shape the modern Italian pop landscape. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a new listener exploring Italian musical heritage, this album offers an authentic journey through the sounds that created a lasting legacy.

Product Features

• Historical Retrospective:
  • Experience the early experiments and breakthrough hits that propelled Italian pop music into the spotlight.
• Star-Studded Line-up:
  • Featuring classic interpretations and original performances by icons like Renato Carosone, Paul Anka, Domenico Modugno, Gianni Morandi, Tony Renis, and Rita Pavone.
• High-Quality Digital Audio:
  • Expertly remastered for clear, vibrant sound that preserves the authenticity of the original recordings.
• Collector’s Item:
  • An essential compilation for collectors and fans of classic Italian pop, offering both nostalgic appeal and historical significance.

Track Listing

Disc Track Overview

1. Caravan Petrol (Salerno-Carosone)
     • Performed by Renato Carosone
2. Le colline sono in fiore (Mogol-Donida)
     • Performed by Wilma Golch
3. La forza del destino (Rossi-Di Napoli-Morricone)
     • Performed by Neil Sedaka
4. La terza luna (Migliacci-Bacalov)
     • Performed by Neil Sedaka
5. Ogni volta (Rossi-Di Napoli-Morricone)
     • Performed by Paul Anka
6. Stasera con te (Wertmuller-Chiosso-Pisano)
     • Performed by Rita Pavone
7. Lui (Migliacci-Bacalov-Zambrini)
     • Performed by Rita Pavone
8. Se non avessi più te (Migliacci-Bacalov-Zambrini)
     • Performed by Gianni Morandi
9. Auschwitz (Guccini)
     • Performed by Equipe 84
10. Quando dico che ti amo (Testa-Tony Renis)
      • Performed by Tony Renis
11. La mia serenata (Boncompagni-Testa-Mogol-Sbriccoli)
      • Performed by Jimmy Fontana
12. Notte di ferragosto (Migliacci-Bacalov-Zambrini)
      • Performed by Gianni Morandi
13. Ciao Rudy (Garinei-Giovannini-Trovajoli)
      • Performed by Marcello Mastroianni
14. (Additional track details provided on the liner notes)
15. 29 Settembre (Mogol-Battisti)
      • Performed by Equipe 84
16. Quand'ero soldato (Bardotti-Reverberi)
      • Performed by Lucio Dalla
17. Il cielo (Baldazzi-Bardotti-Dalla-Reverberi)
      • Performed by Lucio Dalla
18. Meraviglioso (Pazzaglia-Modugno)
      • Performed by Domenico Modugno
19. Come hai fatto (Modugno)
      • Performed by Domenico Modugno
20. Il primo giorno di primavera (Lavezzi-Minellono-Mogol-Serio)
      • Performed by Dik Dik

Note: Track durations vary, and all timings and composer details are meticulously documented on the CD’s inner sleeve. All tracks are published by BMG Ricordi in association with Music Publishing Italia and other noted musical publishing houses.

Production Credits & Additional Information

• Mastering & Remastering: All masters have been handled by BMG Ricordi to ensure the highest sound fidelity.
• Design & Packaging: The album is presented in premium archival-quality packaging that reflects the elegance and timeless nature of early Italian pop.
• Licensing & Rights: All tracks are licensed by BMG Music Publishing (BMG PUB041). For licensing inquiries or additional information, please contact the BMG Music Publishing office in your territory.

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