Artist: Sergio Bruni
Author: Giuseppe Pisano/Furio Rendine
Label: Voce del Padrone
Year: 1953
From Napoli. Introduced on radio by singer/actor Beniamino Maggio. Other names for the original version circulate: Leo Brandi or Nicola Covino, all more comedians than singers.
Covers:
Renato Carosone [hit with new words by Giuseppe Cioffi; n°1 NL in '56 (see also: Agata)]
Van Wood Quartet [Dutchman Peter van Houten who made it in Italy as "l'Olandese Napoletano"]
Max van Praag [as Nee, Maar Nou Moet Je Toch Eens Kijken]
Truusje Koopmans [as Ik Wil Kussen]
Guus Janssen [as Schoon Is De Jonge Liefde]
Aurelio Fierro [in film Lazzarella]
Eddie Calvert [as Mandy]
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
please let me know:
Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)