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In 1972, Italian singer Adriano Celentano released “Prisencolinensinainciusol,” a song with nonsense lyrics meant to sound like English. The idea was to see if Italians would like any song that sounded American, regardless of the lyrics’ meaning. It became a huge hit in Italy and across Europe, reaching number one in Italy and charting in other countries like the UK. The song mixed funk, soul, and early hip-hop, with Celentano improvising gibberish lyrics over a catchy beat. His performances on TV helped spread its popularity, and the song became a cultural meme decades later, reflecting the era’s love for American music.


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