Luciano Ligabue was born in Correggio, in the province of Reggio Emilia. Be… Read Full Bio ↴Luciano Ligabue was born in Correggio, in the province of Reggio Emilia. Before becoming a noted singer he held various jobs in such areas as agriculture and the mechanical industry.
He entered the music world in 1987 when he founded the amateur band Orazero. He wrote several original songs for this band, and they competed with them in local and national contests. The following year the singer-songwriter and fellow Emilian Pierangelo Bertoli became the first to discover his writing talent, and included one of Ligabue's songs, "Sogni di Rock'n'Roll", in his new LP.

A year after that Bertoli introduced him to producer Angelo Carrara, who would help finish the album "Ligabue", released in May 1990. Ligabue soon was a famous Italian rock star, finding fans mainly among younger audiences. His most famous hits include "Balliamo sul mondo", "Ho perso le parole" and the most successful of all, "Certe Notti", which was voted "Italian song of the 1990s" in a poll held by a popular music magazine. He also collaborated with another famous singer-songwriter, Francesco Guccini, who also had a part in Ligabue's first movie.

In 1998 Ligabue directed his first movie, "Radiofreccia", a semi-autobiographical story about a local radio station. Critics called it surprisingly well made for a newcomer, and the film received 3 David di Donatello (the highest award of Italian cinema). He also composed the soundtrack. Four years later he directed "Da Zero A Dieci": but this was not admired as much as the first work, either by critics or fans.

On September 10, 2005, Ligabue held a concert in Reggio Emilia to celebrate his first 15 years in the music business. The concert established an European record for audience attendance (single artist, paid attendance), with a crowd of 180,000 coming to listen to his songs.

Ligabue has also published a short story collection, "Fuori e dentro il Borgo", which won several literary awards, and a science-fiction novel "La neve se ne frega" (2005), which has been also made in comic book format by Panini Comics.

Radio radianti
Luciano Ligabue Lyrics

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Come vi va
io lo so gia'
siete sintonizzati qua
state pero' buoni perche' forse vi do il tempo che fa
Sapete che
al mio "tre"
tutti dovrete ridere
sarete piu' belli cosi: ridete e state in ordine

Radiogommina
radioceretta
radioabbronzante, radiogel
radiocivetta
Ditemi che
non siete giu'
o la mia missione non conta piu'
ho qua per voi l'ultimo mix: cambia la vita questo qui
Radiofelici
radiocontenti
radiosorrisi e baci smack
Radio Radianti
Scrivimi poi
per dirmi che
mi ami come io amo te
noi siamo qui, quando lo vuoi
ci accendi e poi ci siamo noi
Radio amici
radiopresenti

radiocisiamosolonoi
radioabbondanti

Overall Meaning

The song "Radio radianti" by Luciano Ligabue is a humorous take on the power of radio and how it can influence and affect our lives. The lyrics start by addressing the listeners, asking how they are doing and acknowledging that they are tuning into the radio. Ligabue then asks his listeners to behave and listen carefully because he might give them the weather report. He goes on to use a play on words with different types of radios, using names like "radiogommina" (radio condom), "radioceretta" (radio wax), "radioabbronzante" (radio tanning oil), and "radiocivetta" (radio owl). These names not only provide a humorous twist to the song but also give a sense of how the radio can become a part of our daily routines.

The chorus talks about the power of the radio to make people happy, with names like "radiofelici" (radio happy), "radiocontenti" (radio content), and "radiosorrisi e baci smack" (radio smiles and kisses). Ligabue speaks directly to the listeners, telling them to write to him and express their love for him and for radio. He assures his listeners that whenever they need him, all they have to do is turn on the radio.

Line by Line Meaning

Come vi va
Hello, how are you doing?

io lo so gia'
I already know the answer

siete sintonizzati qua
You are listening to my radio station

state pero' buoni perche' forse vi do il tempo che fa
Please behave because I might give you the weather forecast

Sapete che al mio "tre" tutti dovrete ridere
You all know that at my jokes, you have to laugh

sarete piu' belli cosi: ridete e state in ordine
You will be more attractive if you laugh and behave

Radiogommina radioceretta radioabbronzante, radiogel radiocivetta
We have various radio programs for everyone: music, beauty tips, and gossip

Ditemi che non siete giu' o la mia missione non conta piu'
Tell me that you are not feeling down or else I will feel like a failure

ho qua per voi l'ultimo mix: cambia la vita questo qui
I have the latest music mix for you: it will change your life

Radiofelici radiocontenti radiosorrisi e baci smack Radio Radianti
Our radio station brings happiness and joy to everyone

Scrivimi poi per dirmi che mi ami come io amo te
Write me later to tell me that you love me as much as I love you