2012 single by Francesca Michielin
"Distratto " is the debut single by Italian singerFrancesca Michielin , the winner ofthe fifth series of the Italian talent-showX Factor .The song, written byElisa andRoberto Casalino ,[ 1] was arranged and produced by Andrea Rigonat.[ 2] Michielin performed it for the first time during the semi-final of the show, on 29 December 2011.[ 3] [ 4] On 5 January 2012, after performing the song for a second time, Michielin was announced the winner, beating runner-up band I Moderni.[ 5]
On 6 January 2012, the song was released as a digital download EP, also including three re-recorded covers previously performed during the live shows.[ 6] [ 7] On 12 January 2012, the single debuted at number one on theItalian Singles Chart [ 8] and it was later certified double platinum by theFederation of the Italian Music Industry , for domestic downloads exceeding 60,000 units.[ 9]
The song is apop ballad withrock andsoul influences.[ 10] It was written from the point of view of a woman who is living the end of her relationship with a man unable to understand their problems.[ 11]
The music video for the song was directed byStefano Sollima and it features a cameo appearance by Italian actorLuca Argentero .[ 12] The clip, filmed in January 2012 at theRoma Tiburtina railway station ,[ 13] was premiered on 3 February 2012 on Sky Uno HD.[ 14] [ 15]
Re-release bonus tracks[ 17] No. Title Writer(s) Length 5. "Roadhouse Blues " 3:45 6. "Confusa e felice" 3:01 Total length: 21:49
Chart (2012) Peak position Italy (FIMI )[ 18] 1
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