Originally written by the Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Battisti, it was Patty's version that kicked off the song's fame. Amen Corner recorded the best known English language version (as fab as Patty's and she really is fab).
Let the video play for a few seconds and then Patty appears. Well worth the wait. One of Italy's best-selling artists, she is still going strong despite, or because, of six marriages.
With the World Cup in week 2 of 200 (well, it will feel that way), there have been various lists of best and worst football songs, worst being an easier option.
So in that spirit here is part of composer Michael Nyman's score for the documentary film about his beloved Queen's Park Rangers and their mercurial star Stan Bowles, a team that went so close to winning the old League 1 (now the Premier League) in 1976.
Introducing our new salad box range:
- Chicken & Bacon Pasta Salad
- Mediterranean Tuna & Orzo Salad
- Mixed Bean Burrito Bowl (v)
Make it a deal by adding a snack and selected hot/cold, or soft drink for just £6.95. or add a drink to any lunch dish for only £1.50. And, we are also refreshing our salad bar from 1st June.
So Rod is 18 and him and his mates have formed a band and just won a local competition and been given a recording contract. But they need songs. So Rod, still only 18, does something unusual. He writes one himself. In those days, writing songs was usually something someone else did. Bands just performed.
A minor key classic. By an 18-year-old.