Originally released in 1979 by Cocciante as the title single for his album …E io canto, the song became a hit in Italy.

[1] In 2006, the song received new attention, following the release of a cover recorded by Italian singer Laura Pausini.

[3][4] Cocciante, composer of the music, also arranged the song, while lyricist Marco Luberti was also credited as its producer.

[6] The song was also included in Cocciante's compilation album Tutti i miei sogni, released in 2006.

[11] In January 2011, a poll conducted by the website Rockol.it declared Pausini's version of the song the best Italian cover of the decade.