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and Mogol and performed by the musical group

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", of whom Dik Dik had previously led to success with an

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cover, "Senza luce". The song marked the debut as composer of

Track listing

; 7" single – SRL 10-540 # "Il primo giorno di primavera" (Mario Lavezzi, Cristiano Minellono, Mogol) # "Nuvola Bianca" (Giancarlo Sbriziolo, Mario Totaro)

Charts

References

1969 singles Italian songs 1969 songs Number-one singles in Italy Songs written by Mogol (lyricist) Songs written by Cristiano Minellono Songs written by Mario Lavezzi {{1960s-single-stub