Dolce Vita (Ryan Paris song)

"Dolce Vita" is the debut single by Italian singer Ryan Paris, released in 1983, on the Discomagic Records label.

Background

Interviewed for the book Europe's Stars of '80s Dance Pop Vol. 2, composer Pierluigi Giombini explained the evolution of the song:

Interviewed in 2007, Paris described the background to the recording of the song:

Music video

The music video was filmed on-location in Paris. Ryan Paris is near the statue of Marshal Joffre at the Champ de Mars, and on the Quai du Louvre, with the Pont Neuf in the background.

Track listing and formats

• Italian 7-inch single

A. "Dolce Vita" (vocal) – 4:28

B. "Dolce Vita" (instrumental) – 4:09

• Italian 12-inch single

A. "Dolce Vita" (vocal) – 7:33

B. "Dolce Vita" (instrumental) – 7:55

• German 7-inch single

A. "Dolce Vita, Part I" (vocal) – 3:59

B. "Dolce Vita, Part II" (instrumental) – 2:48

• German 12-inch maxi-single

A. "Dolce Vita, Part I" (vocal) – 7:33

B. "Dolce Vita, Part II" (instrumental) – 8:37

Credits and personnel

• Ryan Paris – vocals
• Gazebo – songwriter
• Pierluigi Giombini – songwriter, producer, arranger

Credits and personnel adapted from the Ryan Paris album and 7-inch single liner notes.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

See also

• List of number-one hits of 1983 (Flanders)
• List of European number-one hits of 1983
• List of Dutch Top 40 number-one singles of 1983
• List of number-one singles of 1983 (Spain)

References

Bibliography

External links

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