"L'Edera" is an
Italian language song, written by Saverio Seracini and Vincenzo D'Acquisto. The song premiered at the
8th Sanremo Music Festival in January 1958, being performed first by
Nilla Pizzi
Nilla Pizzi, stage name of Adionilla Pizzi (; 16 April 1919 – 12 March 2011), was an Italian singer and actress.
Born in Sant'Agata Bolognese, she was particularly famous in Italy during the 1950s and 1960s. She won the first edition of the ...
and then
Tonina Torrielli, with separate performances, and placing second in the competition, behind "
Nel blu dipinto di blu" by
Domenico Modugno
Domenico Modugno (; 9 January 1928 – 6 August 1994) was an Italian singer, actor and, later in life, a member of the Italian Parliament. He is known for his 1958 international hit song "Nel blu, dipinto di blu (song), Nel blu dipinto di blu", ...
and
Johnny Dorelli.
"L'Edera" was later recorded by several Italian artists, including
Claudio Villa
Claudio Villa (born Claudio Pica; 1 January 1926 – 7 February 1987) was an Italian singer and actor.
Biography
Tenor Claudio Villa was born Claudio Pica in the Trastevere quarter of Rome in 1926. He recorded over 3000 songs, sold 45 millio ...
.
"Constantly (L'Edera)"
In 1964, the song was revived by
Cliff Richard in an
English language song with music based on "L'Edera". The single, a non-album release officially titled "Constantly (L'Edera)" is more commonly known as just "Constantly". The music is still credited to Saverio Seracini, who composed the music for "L'Edera". The new English lyrics to the song were written by Michael Julien. The recording was arranged and conducted by
Norrie Paramor.
The British single reached No. 4 in the
UK Singles Chart and was an international hit charting in Australia (No. 6), Ireland (No. 8), New Zealand (No. 3), Norway (No. 4) and Sweden (No. 10).
"True True Lovin'"
In some markets, "Constantly" appeared as a B-side to another Cliff Richard single "True True Lovin'". In Hong Kong, this configuration reached at least number 6.
Chart performance
See also
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Cliff Richard discography
References
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Cliff Richard songs
1958 songs
Songs written by Michael Julien
Columbia Graphophone Company singles
1964 singles
Sanremo Music Festival songs