Adriano Celentano (born January 6, 1938) is an Italian singer, songwriter, … Read Full Bio ↴Adriano Celentano (born January 6, 1938) is an Italian singer, songwriter, comedian, actor, and TV host. He was born in Milan at 14 Gluck Street (about which he later wrote the song "Il ragazzo della via Gluck"), his parents were from Puglia and had moved north for work.

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.

Ritorna lo shimmy
Adriano Celentano Lyrics

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Cara, carissima,
Cara, vediamoci stasera
Al mega rififi
Ritorna lo shimmy
Ritorna lo shimmy

Cara, carissima,
Cara, balliamo come allora

La moda vuol così
Ritorna lo shimmy
Ritorna lo shimmy

Sottovoce ti dirò: baby
Come on, baby, kiss me
Oh, my darling, I love you

Cara, carissima,
Cara, vediamoci stasera
Al rififi
Tutta la notte danzeremo, amor amor
Sussurrandoci così
Shimmy, shimmy
L'amor si fa così

Sottovoce ti dirò: baby
Come on, baby, kiss me
Oh, my darling, I love you

Cara, carissima,
Cara, vediamoci stasera
Al rififi
Tutta la notte danzeremo, amor amor
Sussurrandoci così

Shimmy, shimmy
L'amor si fa così

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ritorna lo shimmy" by Adriano Celentano are a romantic invitation to dance and enjoy the night together. The song expresses nostalgia for the Shimmy, a dance popular in the 1920s, which is presented as an expression of love and seduction.

The singer addresses his beloved with affectionate terms "Cara, carissima" and invites her to join him at the "Mega Rififi," a club or party where they can dance the Shimmy like they used to do. The lyrics suggest that the Shimmy is more than just a dance; it's a symbol of a previous era and a romantic way of being together. The singer whispers sweet words to his lover, expressing his feelings and desire for her.

The song ends with a repetition of the Shimmy, which symbolizes the passion and love between the two. The lyrics show a romantic and nostalgic perspective from the point of view of a man who longs for the past and wants to share it with his beloved.

Ritorna lo shimmyAdriano Celentano Lyrics

Ritorna lo shimmy
Adriano Celentano Lyrics