Heavily influenced by his idol, Elvis Presley, and the 1950s rock revolution, he is also known as the most famous dancer of the Hula hoop fad. For the last 40 years he has retained his popularity in Italy, selling millions of records and appearing in numerous TV shows and movies (including a short appearance in Fellini's La Dolce Vita, before becoming a famous artist). In the latter respect, he has also been a creator of a comic genre, with his characteristic walking and his facial expressions. For the most part, his films were commercially successful, in fact in the 1970s and part of the 1980s, he was the king of the Italian box office in low budget movies. As an actor, critics point to Serafino (1968), directed by Pietro Germi, as his best effort.
As a director he frequently casts Ornella Muti, Eleonora Giorgi and his wife Claudia Mori. His best movie like director is "Yuppi Du", winner of The Golden Palm at Cannes Festival. He and Claudia are the parents of Rosita, Rosalinda and Vincent Celentano, the latter most notable to worldwide audiences for playing the Satan character in Mel Gibson`s The Passion of the Christ. He also works often as a host for several Italian television shows.
His 1968 song "Azzurro" has regained popularity in 2006, due to it being the anthem of the Italian national football team (the Azzurri) who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The artist Vincent Fiorello has also created a remix of the song.
His last concert-event in 2012, after 18 years without live performances, was transmitted on Canale 5, with over 9 million viewers both evenings.
Idaho
Adriano Celentano Lyrics
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Ida, Idaho
Ida, Idaho
Ti rivedrò
C'era il sole quando me ne andai
C'era il sole eppure ti lasciai
Cento e cento giorni galoppai
Idaho, Idaho
Sotto la pallida luna ritorno a te
Il tuo limpido ciel domani rivedrò
Domani terrò tra le braccia la donna mia
Idaho
Ida, Idaho
Ida, Idaho
Ida, Idaho
Ti rivedrò
Ho veduto splendide città
Dove tutto è sempre falsità
Ora so che la serenità
Solo la mia terra mi darà
Idaho, Idaho
Sotto la pallida luna ritorno a te
Il tuo limpido ciel domani rivedrò
Domani terrò tra le braccia la donna mia
Idaho
C'era il sole quando me ne andai
C'era il sole eppure ti lasciai
Ma ho sofferto tanto, tu lo sai
Il tuo sole ancor mi donerai
Idaho, Idaho
Sotto la pallida luna ritorno a te
Il tuo limpido ciel domani rivedrò
Domani terrò tra le braccia la donna mia
Idaho
Ida, Idaho
Ida, Idaho
Ida, Idaho
Ti rivedrò
The lyrics of Adriano Celentano's song "Idaho" express a nostalgic longing for a place called Idaho. The singer left Idaho under a sunny sky, leaving behind someone dear to them. They traveled for a hundred days, searching for something they couldn't find. But now, they are returning to Idaho under the pale moonlight, hoping to see the clear sky once again and hold their beloved woman in their arms.
The song reflects a common theme of yearning for one's homeland and the sense of peace and authenticity that can be found there. The singer explores splendid cities but finds them full of falsehood and realizes that true serenity can only be found in their own land, Idaho.
Through the lyrics, we can infer that the singer regrets leaving Idaho and has suffered greatly in their absence. They believe that Idaho, with its sunny skies and the warmth it offers, will provide solace and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Ida, Idaho
Calling out to Idaho, expressing longing and anticipation
Ida, Idaho
Repeating the call to Idaho, emphasizing the desire to return
Ida, Idaho
Continuing the plea to Idaho, intensifying the longing
Ti rivedrò
I will see you again, expressing hope and certainty
C'era il sole quando me ne andai
The sun was shining when I left, describing the previous departure
C'era il sole eppure ti lasciai
Despite the sunshine, I left you, acknowledging the decision to leave
Cento e cento giorni galoppai
I galloped for hundreds of days, emphasizing the length of travel
Per cercare ciò che non trovai
In search of what I couldn't find, conveying a sense of emptiness
Idaho, Idaho
Calling out to Idaho again, renewing the longing
Sotto la pallida luna ritorno a te
Under the pale moon, I return to you, emphasizing the romantic atmosphere
Il tuo limpido ciel domani rivedrò
I will see your clear sky again tomorrow, highlighting the longing for familiar surroundings
Domani terrò tra le braccia la donna mia
Tomorrow I will hold my love in my arms, expressing anticipation and joy
Idaho
Calling out to Idaho, reaffirming the desire to be there
Ho veduto splendide città
I have seen splendid cities, emphasizing the contrast between them and Idaho
Dove tutto è sempre falsità
Where everything is always falsehood, highlighting the sense of dishonesty
Ora so che la serenità
Now I know that serenity, recognizing the importance of peace of mind
Solo la mia terra mi darà
Only my homeland will give me that, emphasizing the unique comfort of one's own land
Idaho, Idaho
Calling out to Idaho again, reiterating the longing
Sotto la pallida luna ritorno a te
Under the pale moon, I return to you, highlighting the romantic atmosphere
Il tuo limpido ciel domani rivedrò
I will see your clear sky again tomorrow, expressing the eager anticipation
Domani terrò tra le braccia la donna mia
Tomorrow I will hold my love in my arms, conveying the excitement of reunion
Idaho
Calling out to Idaho, reinforcing the connection
C'era il sole quando me ne andai
The sun was shining when I left, recalling the previous departure
C'era il sole eppure ti lasciai
Despite the sunshine, I left you, acknowledging the decision to part
Ma ho sofferto tanto, tu lo sai
But I have suffered so much, you know it, expressing the pain and regret
Il tuo sole ancor mi donerai
You will give me your sun again, conveying hope for healing and warmth
Idaho, Idaho
Calling out to Idaho again, persisting in the longing
Sotto la pallida luna ritorno a te
Under the pale moon, I return to you, emphasizing the romantic setting
Il tuo limpido ciel domani rivedrò
I will see your clear sky again tomorrow, expressing the anticipation
Domani terrò tra le braccia la donna mia
Tomorrow I will hold my love in my arms, conveying the excitement of reunion
Idaho
Calling out to Idaho, reaffirming the longing
Ida, Idaho
Calling out to Idaho, expressing longing and anticipation
Ida, Idaho
Repeating the call to Idaho, emphasizing the desire to return
Ida, Idaho
Continuing the plea to Idaho, intensifying the longing
Ti rivedrò
I will see you again, expressing hope and certainty
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Pino Massara, Alberto Testa
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