Volare is the popular title of the original Italian song "Nel blu dipinto di blu" (Literally: In the blue that is painted blue). This song was originally co-written and performed by Italian singer-songwriter Domenico Modugno in 1958, immediately becoming a global phenomenon. Domenico Modugno's version hit number 1 on the US charts and won the first-ever Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. In 1960, American teen idol Bobby Rydell released his cover of the song (using Englis

Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) (1958) "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu," famously known as "Volare," is an iconic Italian song released in 1958 by Domenico Modugno. Co-written with Franco Migliacci, the inspiration for the song struck when Migliacci, observing paintings of blue skies, envisioned a man dreaming of soaring into the sky. This dream of freedom and innovation is captured in the lyrics and melody, marking a significant artistic breakthrough. Debuting at the 1958 Sanremo Mus

Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) (Live) (1958) "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu," famously known as "Volare," is an iconic Italian song released in 1958 by Domenico Modugno. Co-written with Franco Migliacci, the inspiration for the song struck when Migliacci, observing paintings of blue skies, envisioned a man dreaming of soaring into the sky. This dream of freedom and innovation is captured in the lyrics and melody, marking a significant artistic breakthrough. Debuting at the 1958 Sanr

Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) (Live) (1958) "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu," famously known as "Volare," is an iconic Italian song released in 1958 by Domenico Modugno. Co-written with Franco Migliacci, the inspiration for the song struck when Migliacci, observing paintings of blue skies, envisioned a man dreaming of soaring into the sky. This dream of freedom and innovation is captured in the lyrics and melody, marking a significant artistic breakthrough. Debuting at the 1958 Sanr