Solo noi

"Solo noi" (transl. "Only us") is a 1980 song composed and performed by Toto Cutugno. It won the 30th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival.

"Solo noi"
Single by Toto Cutugno
from the album Voglio l'anima (re-issue)
B-side	"Liberi"
Released	7 February 1980
Label	Carosello
Songwriter(s)	Toto Cutugno
Producer(s)	Cristiano Minellono
Toto Cutugno singles chronology
"Voglio l'anima" (1979) "Solo noi" (1980) "Innamorati" (1980)
Audio
"Solo noi" on YouTube

Background

The song marked Cutugno's solo debut at the Sanremo Music Festival, following two partecipations with the band Albatros.^[1][2] It was Cutugno's only victory in 13 participations.^[3]

In spite of being poorly received by critics, the song was a major international hit, being recorded in several languages including French, Spanish, German, Russian and Flemish.^[1] Artists who covered the song include Michèle Torr, Nino de Angelo, Willy Sommers, Peter Orloff, Diana Gurtskaya.^[1][4][5]

Track listing

• 7" single - CI 20483

1. "Solo noi" (Toto Cutugno) 4:04
2. "Liberi" (Toto Cutugno) 4:03

Charts

Chart (1980–81)	Peak position
Argentina (CAPIF)[6]	1
Italy (Musica e dischi)[7]	2
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[8]	2

References

1. Anselmi, Eddy (2009). "Solo noi". Festival di Sanremo: almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana. Panini Comics. p. 307. ISBN 978-8863462296.
2. Salvatori, Dario (2001). "Solo noi". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U. p. 327. ISBN 8888169016.
3. Frasacco, Luca (22 August 2023). "La storia di Toto Cutugno a Sanremo: una sola vittoria, e quella volta con Belen". Il Riformista (in Italian). Retrieved 22 August 2023.
4. "Covers of Solo Noi". WhoSampled. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
5. "Solo noi written by Toto Cutugno". SecondHandSongs. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
6. "Cash Box (12.27.80)" (PDF).
7. "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 29 May 2023. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "Solo noi".
8. "Schweizer Hitparade".

External links

Solo noi at Discogs (list of releases)