"Aria" is a 1975 song composed by Dario Baldan Bembo (music) and Sergio Bardotti (lyrics). The song marked the solo debut as a singer of Dario Baldan Bembo, a former Equipe 84 member already well known as a session-man and a composer. The song was major hit, ranking #2 on the Italian hit parade.[1]

"Aria"
Single by Dario Baldan Bembo
from the album Aria
B-side"Nico"
Released1975
GenrePop
LabelCome Il Vento
Songwriter(s)Dario Baldan Bembo, Sergio Bardotti
Dario Baldan Bembo singles chronology
"Aria"
(1975)
"Crescendo"
(1975)
Audio
"Aria" on YouTube

The song was covered by numerous artists, including Sheila, Shirley Bassey, Michel Legrand, Herbie Mann.[1] An instrumental cover by Acker Bilk reached number 5 on the UK singles chart in 1976.[2]

Track listing

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7" single – ZCVE 50420
  1. "Aria" (Dario Baldan Bembo, Sergio Bardotti)
  2. "Nico" (Dario Baldan Bembo, Sergio Bardotti)

Charts

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Chart Peak
position
Italy[3] 2

References

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  1. ^ a b Dario Salvatori (2001). "Aria". Dizionario delle canzoni italiane. Elle U, 2001. ISBN 8888169016.
  2. ^ "Official UK Charts – Acker Bilk". Officialcharts/com. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
  3. ^ Dario Salvatori (1989). Storia dell'Hit Parade. Gramese, 1989. ISBN 8876054391.