Se mi lasci non vale (song)

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"Se mi lasci non vale"
Song by Luciano Rossi
from the album Aria pulita
Released1976
GenrePop
Length2:56
Label
ComposerLuciano Rossi
LyricistGianni Belfiore

"Se mi lasci non vale" (Italian pronunciation: [se (m)mi ˈlaʃʃi noɱ ˈvaːle]; transl. "If you leave me, it's not fair") is a 1976 Italian song written by Luciano Rossi (music) and Gianni Belfiore (lyrics).[1]

The song was first recorded by Italian singer Luciano Rossi, who included it in his album Aria pulita[2] of March 1976. It was brought to international success by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, whose version became the most popular one to Italian audience and also gave the title to his album of the same year.[3] Both versions (as well as the following ones) feature a disco-inspired strings arrangement originally ideated by composer Ruggero Cini.[1]

Over the years, other Italian artists have reinterpreted the song, which was later also adapted into English, Greek, Spanish and Turkish.[1]

Song meaning and lyrics

In the song, a man addresses a woman he has been unfaithful to: the woman has decided to break up with him and leave (she has already packed her bags), then he tries to apologize, to justify himself and to convince her not to go away.[1][4]

Julio Iglesias version

"Se mi lasci non vale"
Single by Julio Iglesias
from the album Se mi lasci non vale
B-side"Quella di sempre"
Released1976
GenreDisco-pop
Length3:06
LabelAriston Records
ComposerLuciano Rossi
LyricistGianni Belfiore

Julio Iglesias presented the song as a guest at the Sanremo Festival 1976, but his performance was not broadcast live by RAI, which gave precedence to the news broadcasting. The Madrilenian singer later also recorded a version with lyrics adapted by himself into Spanish, titled "Si me dejas, no vale"; this was included in his 1977 album A mis 33 años. The song (in Italian) was also included in Julio's 1978 compilation album Da Manuela a Pensami. Iglesias' version presents a more disco-oriented sound. It was certified gold in Italy (with over 35,000 copies sold).[5]

Track listing

7"[6]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Se mi lasci non vale"
  • Luciano Rossi
  • Gianni Belfiore
3:00
2."Quella di sempre"
3:28

Charts

Chart (1976–1977) Highest
position
Italy (Musica e dischi)[7] 16

Cover versions

Italian

  • Victor Bach
  • Rita Forte
  • Tony Marlow
  • Simonetta
  • La Linea[1]

In other languages

References

  1. Salvatori, Dario (2000). Dizionario delle canzoni italiane (in Italian). Rome: Elle U Multimedia. p. 309.
  2. "Luciano Rossi". Discogs. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  3. "1976. Julio Iglesias sbanca con Se mi lasci non vale. Nessuno sa che il brano è di un italiano che l'ha pubblicato qualche mese prima" (in Italian).
  4. Angela Amendola. "Il pirata madrileno della canzone" (in Italian).
  5. "Julio Iglesias - Se mi lasci non vale (certification)" (in Italian). FIMI.
  6. "Julio Iglesias - Se mi lasci non vale". Discogs. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  7. "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 7 June 2026. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". In the "Titolo" field, search "Se mi lasci non vale".
  8. "Se mi lasci non vale, intrigante commedia degli equivoci" (in Italian).
  9. "Recensione Se Mi Lasci Non Vale" (in Italian).
  10. "Il «Lucano dell'anno»" (in Italian).