Solo noi explained

Solo noi
Cover:	Toto-Cutugno-Solo-Noi resize.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Toto Cutugno
Album:	Voglio l'anima (re-issue)
B-Side:	Liberi
Released:	7 February 1980
Producer:	Cristiano Minellono
Prev Title:	Voglio l'anima
Prev Year:	1979
Next Title:	Innamorati
Next Year:	1980

"Solo noi" (transl. "Only us") is a 1980 song composed and performed by Toto Cutugno. It won the 30th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival.

Background

The song marked Cutugno's solo debut at the Sanremo Music Festival, following two partecipations with the band Albatros.^{[1] [2]} It was Cutugno's only victory in 13 participations.^[3]

In spite of being poorly received by critics, the song was a major international hit, being recorded in several languages including French, Spanish, German, Russian and Flemish. Artists who covered the song include Michèle Torr, Nino de Angelo, Willy Sommers, Peter Orloff, Diana Gurtskaya.^{[4] [5]}

Track listing

• 7" single - CI 20483

1. "Solo noi" (Toto Cutugno) 4:04
2. "Liberi" (Toto Cutugno) 4:03

Charts

Chart (1980–81)	Peak position
Argentina (CAPIF)^[6]	1
Italy (Musica e dischi)^[7]	2
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[8]	2

Notes and References

1. Book: Anselmi, Eddy . Festival di Sanremo: almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana. . 2009. 978-8863462296. 307. Solo noi.
2. Book: Salvatori, Dario . Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U. 8888169016. 327. Solo noi. 2001.
3. News: Frasacco . Luca . La storia di Toto Cutugno a Sanremo: una sola vittoria, e quella volta con Belen . 22 August 2023 . . 22 August 2023 . it-IT.
4. Web site: Covers of Solo Noi . . 22 August 2023.
5. Web site: Solo noi written by Toto Cutugno . . 22 August 2023.
6. Web site: Cash Box (12.27.80) .
7. Web site: Classifiche. Musica e Dischi. it. 29 May 2023. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "Solo noi".
8. Web site: Schweizer Hitparade .