La voce del silenzio


"La voce del silenzio" is a 1968 song composed by, Paolo Limiti and Mogol. The song premiered at the 18th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival with a double performance of Tony Del Monaco and Dionne Warwick, placing at the 14th place with 28 points achieved.

Inspiration, Covers, and Adaptations

The opening bars of the melody evoke Johann Sebastian Bach's Prelude in C minor, from Book II of his Well-Tempered Clavier series.
The song was later covered by numerous artists including Mina, Mia Martini, Aphrodite's Child, Andrea Bocelli, and others.

Track listings

Tony Del Monaco version

;7" single - CGD N 9675
  1. "La voce del silenzio"
  2. "Una piccola candela"

Dionne Warwick version

;7" single - Scepter SC 717
  1. "La voce del silenzio"
  2. "Unchained Melody"