When their first album "Elio Samaga Hukapan Karyiana Turu" came out (1989), the concept of an underground band was outdated by the 150,000 copies that were sold in the first ten months. This result was even more significant since they were not supported by the official media.
Slowly the media's ostracism would be transformed into a clear admiration for a project that did not undergound traditional market rules, but had instead created a new market. Today Elio e le Storie Tese is one of the most appreciated bands by the press and one of the most requested to appear on television.
The second album "Italyan Rum Casusu Çikti" that contains "Pipppero" (recorded with Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares, the world-famous female Bulgarian traditional choir), reached success even quicker selling 150,000 copies in the first 6 months.
The hilarious impact of the lyrics, the catchy melodies, the stage presence, (their concerts are real happenings that are attended by a more and more vast and loyal audience), the professionality (the six musicians are some of the best performers in Italy); all these things together with a boost of energy and the constant seek of innovative ideas, make the group undoubtely a "unique case" in the Italian musical panorama.
Their impact on the media grew constantly, more and more. In 1996 they participated in the world-known "Festival di Sanremo", which contributed to increase their popularity without diluting their original and intelligent way of making music. Both critics and audience were stunned by their hit "La Terra dei Cachi".
Their next album "Eat the Phikis", released a few months after Sanremo, jumped immediately to number one of the Italian top selling chart.
Between 1997 and 1998 two new releases from Elio e le Storie Tese: their greatest hits called "Del Meglio del Nostro Meglio Vol. 1" and the special box "Perle ai Porci", containing all of their recordings, previously released and unreleased. Few days before the new year's day the band dramatically lost Feyez, the sax player, who died during a concert, because of an ictus.
"Craccracriccrecr", the next studio album, was released in 1999, followed two years later by "Made in Japan", a double live cd that ironically refers to the well known Deep Purple live album.
Their latest studio release is "Cicciput" (2003). Some of the most popular italian artists (Gianni Morandi, Laura Pausini, Max Pezzali, Litfiba) gave their contribution to the record.
During these years the band won more than a prize for their musical carreer: Best Italian Band at the Mtv European Music Awards 1999, Best Videoclip (Shpalman) at the Italian Music Awards 2003, "Critics' Prize" plus the second place at the Sanremo Festival in 1996.
They have been pioneers, in their own special way, in the field of marketing, communication and promotion. Nothing that ever comes from Elio e le Storie Tese could be less than unique.
At present Elio e le Storie Tese are the first artists in Italy (and among the very few in the world) to record each live performance and sell the mastered copy right after the show; in addition to that, this new website has been activated, with a new form of membership (annual or quarterly) allowing members to download a wide range of audio/video recordings for free.
The band:
Elio: voice, flute
Faso: bass guitar
Cesareo: guitar
Rocco Tanica: keyboards
Christian Meyer: drums
Jantoman: additional keyboards
(source: elioelestorietese.it)
Christmas with the yours
Elio e le Storie Tese Lyrics
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Suddenly, by night, they will arrive;
Can't you feel the typical cling cling cling cling cling?
Presents for the good, coal for the bad:
Proprio come diceva mia mamma.
Christmas with the yours, Easter what you want.
Peace between Blur and Oasis.
Dont't throw atomic bombs because it's Christmas time.
Panettone is on the table, and everybody's drinking Moscato.
Go to buy a tree, but not a true tree because otherwise it would die die die die die
Panettone is on the table but it is another one;
Infatti è quello senza canditi.
Christmas with the yours, Easter what you want
Peace between Lino e Cecchetto.
Christmas with the yours, Easter what you want.
Don't drop atomic bombs at least at Christmas time.
Proprio come diceva mia mamma.
Sai cosa diceva mia mamma?
Christmas with the yours, Easter what you want.
Peace between Lino e Cecchetto.
Christmas with the yours, Easter what you want.
Livin' the refreshing world of Christmas.
Monsieur Chirac, garde la bombe chez toi.
The lyrics of “Christmas with the yours” by Elio e le Storie Tese describe the anticipation and excitement of waiting for Santa Claus and the sound of the bells he carries with him. The traditional custom of receiving gifts for good behavior and coal for bad behavior is referred to in the lyrics, as well as the idea of spending time with loved ones during the holiday season. The lyrics also mention typical Italian holiday treats like panettone and Moscato wine, and the importance of celebrating the Christmas holiday in a peaceful manner, letting go of conflict and disagreements.
Line by Line Meaning
I am in the room waiting for Santa and for Claus.
I'm inside waiting for Santa and his assistant.
Suddenly, by night, they will arrive;
In the midnight hours, they will come;
Can't you feel the typical cling cling cling cling cling?
You can hear the sound of their bells ringing;
Presents for the good, coal for the bad: Proprio come diceva mia mamma.
The nice ones will get gifts, while the naughty ones get coal, just as my mother said.
Christmas with the yours, Easter what you want.
Celebrate Christmas with your people and Easter in a way that suits you best.
Peace between Blur and Oasis.
Let there be peace between two rival groups, like Blur and Oasis.
Don't throw atomic bombs because it's Christmas time.
Please refrain from dropping atomic bombs, especially during the season of Christmas.
Panettone is on the table, and everybody's drinking Moscato.
We're having panettone on the table and drinking moscato.
Go to buy a tree, but not a true tree because otherwise it would die die die die die
Buy an artificial tree so you don't have to watch it wither away.
Panettone is on the table but it is another one; Infatti è quello senza canditi.
The panettone on the table is of a different variety, one without candied fruit.
Peace between Lino e Cecchetto.
Let there be peace between two individuals, Lino and Cecchetto.
Livin' the refreshing world of Christmas.
Enjoying the rejuvenating atmosphere of Christmas.
Monsieur Chirac, garde la bombe chez toi.
Monsieur Chirac, please keep the bomb at home.
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angelo Gubiani
Sono semplicemente geniali!
Stefano Falone
Adoro questa canzone e mi fa ricordare quando preparavo gli esami universitari sotto Natale
Pierluigi Vivoli
Capolavoro, la ascolto tutto l'anno!!!!! =D
Bauscia
Meravigliosa. Senza parole. Chi ha la mia età se la ricorda bene
Cristian Porro
Che voce Graziano Romani...!
anella d'ambrosio
Un vero capolavoro !! Grandi!¡😅😀😍😘🎸🎶💎🌟💋
Zelda Belladentro
superlativa! adesso si che sento il Natale :)
Andrea Treviso
Stupenda 👍
luca palma
Il mio unico inno natalizio <3
Carlo 64
Scherza coi fanti, ma lascia stare gli Elii! Ho una compilascion delle loro canzoni natalizie, e ogni Natale, immancabilmente...Grandi. Questa è innanzitutto un grande pezzo rock, poi una canzone con un ottimo testo.