Lorella Cuccarini | Вђћвђ“ La Notte Vola (1988)
Watch the original 1988 music video that turned this TV theme into a cultural phenomenon:
: The song is an "hymn to joy," encouraging listeners to embrace their imagination and stay youthful. Its lyrics invite the audience to "bite" into their fantasy and not just wait for tomorrow.
: It is famous for its "pincer" hand movement during the chorus, which remains a staple of Italian TV nostalgia and group dances today. Lorella Cuccarini ‎– La Notte Vola (1988)
: The lyrics were written by Silvio Testi (the pseudonym of Silvio Capitta, who later became Cuccarini’s husband), while the music was composed by Marco Salvati and the famous conductor Peppe Vessicchio .
: It was translated into English as " Magic " for the German and Spanish markets, and also released in Spanish. Watch the original 1988 music video that turned
: In 2023, Cuccarini released a revamped 2.0 version to celebrate the song's 35th anniversary.
"" (1988) is the most iconic song of Italian showgirl Lorella Cuccarini , widely considered an anthem of 1980s Italian pop culture. The Origin and Success : The lyrics were written by Silvio Testi
: The song was originally written as the opening theme for the satirical variety show Odiens on Canale 5 during the 1988–1989 season.