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.

Taparara
Adriano Celentano Lyrics

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Adriano Celentano's song Taparara are composed of two parts: first, the repeated phrase "taparara-ra, taparara-ra, taparara-ra, taparara-ra" followed by "tapa-ra tapa-ra, tapa-ra tapa-ra tapa-ra, tapa-ra tapa-ra, tapa-ra tapa-ra tapa-ra" repeated five times. The lyrics themselves do not have any direct meaning or message, as they are simply nonsensical syllables strung together in a rhythmic pattern.

However, the song is still significant as a cultural artifact of the 1970s, particularly in Italy where Adriano Celentano was a beloved and influential figure in popular music. The song's catchy melody and simple lyrics made it a hit with audiences both in its original release and on later compilations.

Interestingly, the song is often associated with a dance craze that was popular in Italy around the time of its release. The "Taparara" dance involved a series of simple steps that mirrored the rhythm of the song, and it became a popular pastime in dance halls and clubs.

Overall, the lyrics to Taparara may be nonsensical, but the song itself remains an enduring piece of popular music history that captures the spirit of its time.

Line by Line Meaning

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The chanting of the word 'taparara' repeated multiple times to create a rhythmic and captivating effect.

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A simple and repetitive phrase that acts as a chorus and invites the listener to sing along.

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The repetition of the phrase reinforces its importance and encourages participation and engagement with the music.

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The chorus is repeated to maintain the focus of the song and keep the listener engaged and entertained.

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The continued repetition of the phrase builds energy and momentum, creating a sense of anticipation and excitement.

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