Tutta la vita
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"Tutta la vita" is a song written and first performed by Italian singer-songwriter
Lucio Dalla
. It was released in 1984 as the first single from his studio album
Viaggi Organizzati, produced by Mauro Malavasi
. This song is about a man searching for freedom all his life, trying not to fall in love, only to have a good time. For the Spanish-language market, two cover versions were released, and both peaked at number-one in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, the first by Cuban singer Franco
and another by Mexican performer Emmanuel
, spending three weeks each at the top position, being the first time (and only) in the Hot Latin Tracks chart history that two versions of the same song succeeded one another at the top. To date, it is uncertain who released the first cover version of the single.
, for three weeks, and in México
for 30 weeks, selling in both countries and in the rest of Latin America
one million copies. The music video
for the single was directed by Rodrigo García. This version spent 22 weeks in the American charts. It replaced Juan Gabriel's "Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasó
" at the top of the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, being succeeded by another version of the same song, by Mexican singer Emmanuel
. This version ranked at number 32 in the recap made by VH1 Latin America
for the 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's in spanish.
's studio album Desnudo
(released in United States as Solo). Luis Gómez Escolar did the Spanish adaptation of the original track written by Lucio Dalla
. According to the Mexican TV host Gloria Calzada, the first VJ
of that country, as the host of Video Éxitos, the first television show about music videos, which aired between 1984 to 1986 on Televisa
), this version was the first Spanish adaptation of the single. Emmanuel told her that he was the first one to discover Lucio Dalla's music in the 80's. This version, along with Franco's, ranked at number 32 in the recap made by VH1 Latin America
for the 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's in Spanish. "Toda La Vida" is a staple in every live performance by Emmanuel, and he is often recognized as his signature song
.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Lucio Dalla
Lucio Dalla
Lucio Dalla is a popular Italian singer-songwriter and musician. He also plays clarinet and keyboards.He is the composer of Caruso , which has been covered by numerous international artists...
. It was released in 1984 as the first single from his studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
Viaggi Organizzati, produced by Mauro Malavasi
Mauro Malavasi
Mauro Malavasi is an Italian pianist, songwriter and producer.Malavasi had during the early 70s educated himself at the conservatory of Bologna, Italy in the composition, choir and orchestral disciplines. During those years he also developed his piano to become a masterful piano player...
. This song is about a man searching for freedom all his life, trying not to fall in love, only to have a good time. For the Spanish-language market, two cover versions were released, and both peaked at number-one in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, the first by Cuban singer Franco
Franco (singer)
Franco , is a singer that in 1986 peaked at number one in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks with a cover version of a Lucio Dalla song titled "Toda La Vida"...
and another by Mexican performer Emmanuel
Emmanuel (singer)
Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez....
, spending three weeks each at the top position, being the first time (and only) in the Hot Latin Tracks chart history that two versions of the same song succeeded one another at the top. To date, it is uncertain who released the first cover version of the single.
Franco version
Franco's version of "Toda La Vida" was included on his first album titled Yo Canto (I Sing). According to his official website he released the first version of "Toda La Vida", peaking at number-one in United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, for three weeks, and in México
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
for 30 weeks, selling in both countries and in the rest of Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
one million copies. The music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for the single was directed by Rodrigo García. This version spent 22 weeks in the American charts. It replaced Juan Gabriel's "Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasó
Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasó
"Yo No Sé Que Me Pasó" is a song written, produced and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. It was released in 1986 as the first single from his studio album Pensamientos. This song deals with the end of a love relationship, falling out of love...
" at the top of the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, being succeeded by another version of the same song, by Mexican singer Emmanuel
Emmanuel (singer)
Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez....
. This version ranked at number 32 in the recap made by VH1 Latin America
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
for the 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's in spanish.
Tracklisting
- Toda La Vida - 3:55
- Toda La Vida (Extended remix) - 7:53
- Toda La Vida (Parts I and II) - 7:50
Chart performance
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks | 1 |
Emmanuel version
"Toda La Vida" was released as the first single from EmmanuelEmmanuel (singer)
Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez....
's studio album Desnudo
Desnudo
Desnudo is an album , by Mexican iconic pop singer Emmanuel. It was released in 1986. The album was also released in the United States under the title Solo.-Track listing:# "Con Que Derecho"# "No Te Quites La Ropa"# "Mujer De Tantos Hombres"...
(released in United States as Solo). Luis Gómez Escolar did the Spanish adaptation of the original track written by Lucio Dalla
Lucio Dalla
Lucio Dalla is a popular Italian singer-songwriter and musician. He also plays clarinet and keyboards.He is the composer of Caruso , which has been covered by numerous international artists...
. According to the Mexican TV host Gloria Calzada, the first VJ
VJ
A video jockey is an announcer who introduces and plays videos on commercial music television such as the United States' MTV, VH1, Fuse TV, non-commercial TVU, Canada's MuchMusic, and Asia's Channel V...
of that country, as the host of Video Éxitos, the first television show about music videos, which aired between 1984 to 1986 on Televisa
Televisa
Televisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
), this version was the first Spanish adaptation of the single. Emmanuel told her that he was the first one to discover Lucio Dalla's music in the 80's. This version, along with Franco's, ranked at number 32 in the recap made by VH1 Latin America
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
for the 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's in Spanish. "Toda La Vida" is a staple in every live performance by Emmanuel, and he is often recognized as his signature song
Signature song
A signature song is the one song that a popular and well-established singer or band is most closely identified with or best known for, even if they have had success with a variety of songs...
.
Chart performance
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks | 1 |
Cover versions
- In 1987, Canadian pianist and vocalist Cos Natola wrote and produced an entirely original English version of the song which was subsequently released as a single by RCA Records in Canada. Its flip-side was a Natola composition entitled "Being Free" (the Epilogue from the Cos Natola album entitled "The Immigrant").
- Also In 1987, Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-John AO, OBE is a singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA...
recorded a second English version of the song and included it on her album The RumourThe Rumour (album)Olivia Down Under is a compilation of music and clips from the album The Rumour released in 1989, featuring the singer Olivia Newton-John.-Product Description:...
, and additionally was used as the opening number to Olivia's musical tour of AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
titled Olivia Down Under. - In 2008, Mexican singer Edith Márquez included another spanish version of the song on her album Pasiones de Cabaret.
External links
- Toda La Vida - Franco on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. - Toda La Vida - Emmanuel on YouTube.
- Tutta la Vita - Olivia Newton-John on YouTube.