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"Ma che freddo fa"
Single by Nada
B-side"Una rondine bianca"
Released1969
GenrePop
LabelRCA Talent [it]
Songwriter(s)Claudio Mattone, Franco Migliacci
Nada singles chronology
"Les Bicyclettes de Belsize"
(1968)
"Ma che freddo fa"
(1969)
"Biancaneve"
(1969)

"Ma che freddo fa" is a 1969 song composed by Claudio Mattone (music) and Franco Migliacci (lyrics). The song premiered at the 19th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival with a double performance of Nada and The Rokes, placing at the fifth place. The first verses include a citation of Donovan's "Laléna". Nada's version was a massive success, selling about one million copies, mainly in the Italian and Spanish markets.[1][2]

The song was later covered by numerous artists, including Mina, Giusy Ferreri, Renzo Arbore, Piccola Orchestra Avion Travel, and, with the title "Et pourtant j'ai froid", Dalida.[1]

Track listing

Nada version

7" single - TL 19
  1. "Ma che freddo fa" (Claudio Mattone, Franco Migliacci)
  2. "Una rondine bianca" (Claudio Mattone)

The Rokes version

7" single - AN 4172
  1. "Ma che freddo fa" (Claudio Mattone, Franco Migliacci)
  2. "Per te, per me" (Shel Shapiro, Franco Migliacci)

Charts

Chart Peak
position
Italy[3] 1

References

  1. ^ a b Dario Salvatori. "Ma che freddo fa". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle u, 2001. ISBN 8888169016.
  2. ^ Eddy Anselmi. Festival di Sanremo: almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana. Panini Comics, 2009. ISBN 8863462291.
  3. ^ Hit Parade Italia