His most famous recordings are Alberto Fortis (1979), La grande grotta (1981) and Fragole infinite (1982), spawning hits such as Settembre, La sedia di lillà, Milano e Vincenzo and Fragole infinite.
He has continued to make music throughout the decades, yet receiving less and less critical attention and acclaim.
Marylin
Alberto Fortis Lyrics
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e tutto con lui funzionava perche'
Kennedy si, lui era un grande capo
e prima di ogni guerra dichiarava cosi':
per sempre tu, sempre tu, sempre Marylin
per sempre tu, sempre tu, sempre Marylin
per sempre tu, sempre tu, sempre Marylin
son figli miei, e brava sei tu senza di me.
le frutta e' la bonta', e frutta libera sei.
Ehy, Jacqueline, tu pensi solo e' un sogno
ma il tuo grande john in cielo a tutti dira':
per sempre tu, sempre tu, sempre Marylin
per sempre tu, sempre tu, sempre Marylin
per sempre tu, sempre tu, sempre Marylin.
Oh Ronny, Ro, oh Ronny Ronny Ronald
Ronny Ronny, Ronny rock in on now
oh Ronny Ro che cosa stai cantando
io credo che prima o poi canterai:
per sempre tu......
The lyrics to Alberto Fortis's song "Marylin" are full of references to American 1960s culture, particularly to two of its most iconic figures: President John F. Kennedy and actress Marilyn Monroe. The first verse praises Kennedy, calling him a "real man" and a "great leader" who could make everything work. The chorus then starts, repeating the phrase "per sempre tu, sempre tu, sempre Marylin" (forever you, always you, always Marilyn) three times. This seems to suggest that no matter how powerful and successful a person might be, there is something about Marilyn Monroe that endures and captivates people's hearts and minds.
The second verse addresses Jacqueline Kennedy, the President's wife, offering her a banana as a symbol of freedom and choice. The lyrics then turn to a more surreal note, as the chorus repeats the same phrase from before. The third and final verse is even more bizarre, as it features a character called Ronny Ronny (possibly a reference to Ronald Reagan) singing a nonsensical rock riff before seemingly acknowledging Marilyn's enduring appeal.
Line by Line Meaning
Kennedy si, quello e' un vero uomo
Kennedy was a true man
e tutto con lui funzionava perche'
Everything worked with him because
Kennedy si, lui era un grande capo
Kennedy was a great leader
e prima di ogni guerra dichiarava cosi'
And before every war he declared this:
per sempre tu, sempre tu, sempre Marylin
Forever you, always you, always Marilyn
son figli miei, e brava sei tu senza di me.
They are my children, and you are brave without me.
Ehy, Jacqueline, ti andrebbe una banana
Hey, Jacqueline, would you like a banana?
le frutta e' la bonta', e frutta libera sei.
Fruit is goodness, and you are free to have fruit.
Ehy, Jacqueline, tu pensi solo e' un sogno
Hey, Jacqueline, do you think it's just a dream?
ma il tuo grande john in cielo a tutti dira':
But your great John in heaven will tell everyone:
per sempre tu, sempre tu, sempre Marylin
Forever you, always you, always Marilyn
Oh Ronny, Ro, oh Ronny Ronny Ronald
Oh Ronny, Ro, oh Ronny Ronny Ronald
Ronny Ronny, Ronny rock in on now
Ronny Ronny, Ronny rock in on now
oh Ronny Ro che cosa stai cantando
Oh Ronny Ro what are you singing
io credo che prima o poi canterai:
I believe one day you will sing:
per sempre tu......
Forever you......
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.