Ma se ghe penso
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"Ma se ghe penso" | |
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Song by Luisa Rondolotti | |
Language | Genoese |
English title | "But if I Think About It" |
Published | 1925 |
Composer(s) | Mario Cappello, Attilio Margutti |
Lyricist(s) | Mario Cappello |
"Ma se ghe penso" (sometimes written ''Ma se ghe pensu'',[1] although this is not the right spelling) is a song in the Genoese dialect. It has a central role in the folklore of the Italian city of Genoa and is commonly quoted as one of its symbols. The song was written by (music and lyrics); Attilio Margutti too helped with the music. "Ma se ghe penso" was launched in 1925. The first interpretation was by soprano Luisa Rondolotti, in Genoa's Teatro Orfeo.
Its lyrics speak of a Genoese emigrant to Latin America, who is thinking of coming back to his city. Notwithstanding his child's opposition, he finally goes back to Genoa.[2]
Recordings[]
Other well known interpretations were that of and that, not sung but recited, of Gilberto Govi.[3] In 1967 Mina reinterpreted the song.[4] Recently, Ma se ghe penso was sung by the Neapolitan singer Massimo Ranieri (together with the Genoese showmen and Paolo Kessisoglu) during the Sanremo Festival 2011.[5]
Lyrics[]
O l'êa partîo sensa 'na palanca, |
He had left without a single penny, |
References[]
- ^ "Ma se ghe pensu, lyrics and video". www.italyheritage.com. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
- ^ "Italian Folk - Ma se ghe penso lyrics + English translation". lyricstranslate.com. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
- ^ Ma se ghe penso recited by Gilberto Govi
- ^ Ma se ghe penso sung on YouTube by Mina.
- ^ Ma se ghe penso sung on YouTube by Massimo Ranieri in Sanremo.
- Italian songs
- Culture in Genoa
- 1925 songs
- 1920s song stubs
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