… Read Full Bio ↴Ornella Vanoni (born September 22, 1934 in Milan) is an Italian singer.
She started her artistic career in 1960 as a theatrical actress of Bertolt Brecht works under the direction of Giorgio Strehler. At the same time, she started singing, recording for a high-class public. The folklore and popular songs she reinvented in her recordings of this period, especially ones connected with organized crime, gave her the nickname of cantante della mala (literally translated as "singer of the bad life")
Soon after her popularity rose, thanks to the songs "Senza fine" and "Che cosa c'è" (1963) written for her by Gino Paoli. In 1964 she won the Napoli Festival with "Tu si na cosa grande".
She subsequently took part in a series of Sanremo festivals, which resulted in great successes with the songs; "Abbracciami forte" (1965), "Io ti darò di più" (1966), "La musica è finita" (1967), "Casa bianca" (1968), and "Eternità" (1970). "Casa Bianca", which came second, was the subject of the dispute between its author Don Backy and the Clan of Adriano Celentano because of copyright problems.
During the same period she released the songs "Una ragione di più", "Un'ora sola ti vorrei" and "L'appuntamento".
In 1976 she met Vinicius de Moraes and Toquinho, and she released the songs "La voglia, la pazzia, l'incoscienza e l'allegria". During the 1980s she also released "Ricetta di donna" (1980), "Uomini" (1983) and "Ti lascio una canzone" (1985, a duet sung with Gino Paoli). In 1989 she returned to Sanremo with the song "Io come farò".
In 1999 she recorded "Alberi", a duet sung with Enzo Gragnaniello. She was mostly active in live concerts and as a guest singer in recordings. In 2004 she released a duo album with Gino Paoli as a way of celebrating her 70th birthday.
In addition to her singing career, Ornella Vanoni was active in many other performing arts. Apart from the aforementioned theatre career, she also took part in movies, posed nude for the Italian version of Playboy Italy and also participated in television programmes such as a parody of a velina of Striscia la notizia.
The inclusion of her song "L'Appuntamento" on the Ocean's Twelve soundtrack sparked a renewal of interest in Vanoni in the US.
Fatalità
Ornella Vanoni Lyrics
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Fatalità, buongiorno come stai?
Tu che fai? Non lo so, sto con te
Ero là seduta al bar per fatti miei
Davanti ad un caffè che non andava giù
Quando tu m'hai chiesto se volevo un
Po' di zucchero o no è andata
Fatalità aver trovato te te che sei come me
Fatalità, domani che si fa?
Non lo so, neanch'io, si vedrà
Ero là seduta al bar per fatti miei
Davanti a un cruciverba che non veniva più
Quando tu m'hai chiesto se volevo un
Po' d'erba sì o no è andata
Ti sei presentato cioè perfetto per me!
Fatalità è aver trovato me
Me che son come te
Fatalità, buongiorno, come stai? Tu che fai?
Non lo so, poi si vedrà, ma
Quando tu m'hai chiesto se
Volevo un bacetto sì o no è andata
Ti sei presentato cioè perfetto per me!
Fatalità, buongiorno, come sto?
Non lo so, sto con to
Fatalità e lei che cosa fa?
Non lo sa con chi sta
The lyrics of Ornella Vanoni's song "Fatalità" revolve around the concept of fate and the unexpected encounters that can change one's life. The song portrays a chance meeting between two individuals who find a deep connection with each other. It expresses the surprise and gratitude of finding someone who is similar to oneself and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
In the first paragraph, the singer reflects on the fate of finding someone like the person they are addressing. The repetition of "fatalità" emphasizes the unexpected nature of this encounter and the shared traits between the two individuals. It suggests that they have a mutual understanding and connection. The singer then greets the other person and asks how they are, indicating a sense of concern and interest.
The second paragraph describes the setting in which the singer was before this meeting took place. They were sitting at a bar, minding their own business, feeling a bit down, possibly trying to find solace in a cup of coffee that they couldn't enjoy. It is at this moment that the other person approached them, offering sugar for their coffee, which implies a small act of kindness. This gesture instantly creates a sense of compatibility, and the singer considers this person "perfect" for them.
The third paragraph further explores the theme of fate, highlighting the singer's self-reflection. They express their surprise at finding someone like themselves and acknowledge that fate has played a role in bringing them together. The uncertainty of the future is acknowledged, as they don't know what will happen tomorrow, but they are open to seeing where this connection leads.
The final paragraph centers around the other person's perspective. The singer wonders how they are doing, demonstrating a genuine interest in their well-being. They emphasize not knowing their current situation and who they are with, suggesting that they are open to discovering more about this person and their life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fatalità" evoke a sense of serendipity and the joy of finding someone who understands and complements oneself. It explores the unpredictability of life and the excitement of new connections, embracing the unknown future with open arms.
Line by Line Meaning
Fatalità aver trovato te te che sei come me
What a coincidence to have found you, someone who is just like me
Fatalità, buongiorno come stai?
What a coincidence, good morning, how are you?
Tu che fai? Non lo so, sto con te
What do you do? I don't know, I am with you
Ero là seduta al bar per fatti miei
I was sitting alone at the bar minding my own business
Davanti ad un caffè che non andava giù
In front of a coffee that I didn't like
Quando tu m'hai chiesto se volevo un po' di zucchero o no è andata
When you asked me if I wanted some sugar or not, it worked out
Ti sei presentato cioè perfetto per me!
You introduced yourself, that is, perfect for me!
Fatalità aver trovato te te che sei come me
What a coincidence to have found you, someone who is just like me
Fatalità, domani che si fa?
What a coincidence, what are we doing tomorrow?
Non lo so, neanch'io, si vedrà
I don't know, me neither, we'll see
Ero là seduta al bar per fatti miei
I was sitting alone at the bar minding my own business
Davanti a un cruciverba che non veniva più
In front of a crossword that I couldn't complete anymore
Quando tu m'hai chiesto se volevo un po' d'erba sì o no è andata
When you asked me if I wanted some grass or not, it worked out
Ti sei presentato cioè perfetto per me!
You introduced yourself, that is, perfect for me!
Fatalità è aver trovato me
What a coincidence to have found me
Me che son come te
Someone like you
Fatalità, buongiorno, come stai? Tu che fai?
What a coincidence, good morning, how are you? What do you do?
Non lo so, poi si vedrà, ma
I don't know, we'll see later, but
Quando tu m'hai chiesto se volevo un bacetto sì o no è andata
When you asked me if I wanted a little kiss or not, it worked out
Ti sei presentato cioè perfetto per me!
You introduced yourself, that is, perfect for me!
Fatalità, buongiorno, come sto?
What a coincidence, good morning, how am I?
Non lo so, sto con te
I don't know, I am with you
Fatalità e lei che cosa fa?
What a coincidence, and what does she do?
Non lo sa con chi sta
She doesn't know who she's with
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francesco ippolito
Che classe , e che ironia ! Grandissima Ornella , artista completa.
hydor vox
FATALITÁ ✧ Un brano semplice che lascia il segno; in pieno sessantotto una canzone orecchiabile "controcorrente" firmata da PIERO PINTUCCI (per la musica) e SERGIO BARDOTTI (per il testo), magistralmente incisa dal Complesso dei Bertas (tutt'ora in attività) ed eseguita anche dal quintetto dei Frenetici
a m
Erano gli anni bellissimi della Milano da bere...
Luther Blissett
un gigante
Giulio. Grienti
Questa era Ornella Vanoni non quella di adesso con quelle orribili labbroni
pa sa
l ' ho sentita a techete
ari m
ma che carina