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from italy with love...



lucio battisti - el velero (mp3)

we all know, and adore, the epic 12 minute version by the chaplin band. so i thought i'd share with you, the original, by the so called italian john lennon - lucio battisti. most of his early work is recognised as his best, and 'il veliero' comes under that category. appearing on his 1976 album 'la batteria, il contrabbasso, eccetra', it was considered such a good tune, that he re-recorded it in spanish - the version appearing here. classic...

and now for a shameless sales pitch. after moving house, i am gradually selling off loads of stuff, including records. so, if you are interested, mosey on over to here...

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