Rino Gaetano - Ahi Maria

Review by Kyle McGuffin

Album Review: "Ahi Maria" by Rino Gaetano Alright, so let’s talk about Ahi Maria, the 1979 pop gem from Italian singer-songwriter Rino Gaetano. Released under Ariola in Germany (of all places), this album kinda feels like a time capsule that’s both dated and timeless at the same time. It’s got that quirky vocal style that sticks with you—like when someone says something funny but also kinda deep, and you can’t stop thinking about it later. The title track “Ahi Maria” is where I start every time I revisit this record. Honestly, it’s hard not to get hooked on the melody—it’s bouncy yet melancholic, like skipping stones over a pond while secretly crying inside. The lyrics are poetic nonsense mixed with raw emotion, which is kinda Gaetano’s whole vibe. You don’t need to understand every word he’s saying (especially if you’re clueless about Italian like me) because his voice carries the weight of the story. That opening riff alone? Chef’s kiss. Then there’s “Resta Vile Maschio,” another standout for sure. This one hits different—it’s got attitude, sass, maybe even some shade thrown in there. The arrangement by Jonathan Zarzosa gives it layers; it’s playful but sharp-edged. I remember this track because it sounds like an argument between lovers set to music, except instead of yelling, they’re singing their hearts out. There’s a part near the middle where the tempo shifts slightly, almost catching you off guard, and suddenly you’re leaning closer to your speakers like, "Wait, what just happened?" That moment stays with you. Now, here’s the thing about Ahi Maria: it doesn’t try too hard to fit into any box. Sure, it’s labeled as pop, but it’s more than that. It’s theatrical, experimental, and sometimes just plain weird—and honestly? That’s why it works. Listening to this album feels like hanging out with a friend who tells wild stories that make no sense until they do. Reflecting on it now, I think what makes Ahi Maria special isn’t just its sound or style—it’s how unapologetically itself it is. Like, imagine Rino Gaetano walking into a room full of disco hits and ballads in 1979 and being like, “Nah, I’m doing my own thing.” And honestly? We should all take notes from that energy. Oh, random thought: If this album were a person, it’d probably wear mismatched socks and quote philosophy at parties. Just saying.

Artist: Rino Gaetano
Album: Ahi Maria

Germany

Vocal

1979

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Resta Vile Maschio, Dove Vai?	4:37
Ahi Maria	5:34

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Rino Gaetano - Ahi Maria

Resta vile maschio, dove vai?

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Catalog Numbers

100 840, 100 840 - 100

Labels

Ariola

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escuchar en línea
ouvir online
lytte på nettet
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören
online luisteren
écouter en ligne
ascolta in linea

Formats

Vinyl
7"
Single
45 RPM

Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
Published By	Edizioni RCA
Pressed By	Sonopress

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Jonathan Zarzosa

Notes

℗ 1979
Ed. RCA/IT-SIAE
Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH., München

Barcodes

Rights Society: GEMA
Label Code: LC 0116
Price Code: -100
Matrix / Runout (Label A): S 100 840 A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): S 100 840 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped): 100840 A-1/79S Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped): 100840 B-2/79S Made in Germany

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Italian singer and songwriter (born in Crotone, Calabria, 29 October, 1950 - Rome, 2 June, 1981), undervalued in life he elicits huge interest especially among young people for the themes of his songs which he used perform with an incomprehensible irony in a historical period which was not prepared to understand him. In his career - began in 1973 by Record (label founded by ) - he had about a dozen of singles (the most famous remains Gianna, written for his sister Anna Gaetano) and 6 albums, the last, E Io Ci Sto in 1980 on . However, today anthologies of his CDs and books about him are bestsellers, as he gained after more than 30 years since his passing the status of a cult artist.

Real Name

Salvatore Antonio Gaetano

Name Vars

Gaetano
Gaetano, Salvatore
R. Gaetano
R.Gaetano
Rina Gaetano
Rino
Rino Gaetano Band
Rino)
Rinogaetano
S. Gaetano
Salvatore Gaetano

Aliases

Kammamuri's

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Ahi Maria* by Rino Gaetano, released in 1979, has a unique connection to Germany. Even though Gaetano was Italian, this pop masterpiece found its home under the German label Ariola. It’s fascinating how music crosses borders. Tracks like *Ahi Maria* and *Resta Vile Maschio* carry that mix of Italian charm and international appeal. Plus, Jonathan Zarzosa’s arrangements added a special touch to the vocal style. Pretty cool, right?

Comments

oscarhinjoslopez

2025-03-15

SIMPATICISSIMO RINO ...CHI CI MANCA SEI TUUUUUU

evamlange

2025-03-14

Questa canzone è bella anzi non bella ma bellissima!!!!

gappee

2025-03-13

Quante cose brutte si sono dette,e si continuano a dire su di te?. Invece tu eri un ragazzo meraviglioso che amava la vita e la famiglia. Caro Rino,ora sei un angelo e da lassù vedi tutto,stammi sempre vicino. Ti voglio tanto bene❤??

alejandronoafalzon

2025-03-12

Tenero Rino

prawit1972

2025-03-11

Rino metti sempre allegria,?

katsuroo

2025-03-10

samba:)

theawkwardgiraffeslife

2025-03-09

@radiowawa Rino, uno grandissimo, se sei triste ...ti consola il solo ascoltarlo....

lucianohejle49943

2025-03-09

Grazie Rino....per tutto.

chriskascj

2025-03-08

video fantastico :D non avevo mai visto Rino in versione pugile :)

kintelsakti

2025-03-07

UNA SOLA PAROLA: VISIONARIO.

denilsonreis11

2025-03-06

Che peccato che nn ci 6 più....Rino Gaetano....??

qqwweerr003asd

2025-03-06

Semplicemente il più grande

patriciacosta27

2025-03-06

rino 44 anni avanti .....

juliavcms

2025-03-05

Una canzone sempre giovane come Rino !

sherry1120

2025-03-05

Ma questa è Perché no di Battisti ??

nailsonachalkboardblog

2025-03-04

..Goodbye my darling, goodbye my love..

jmacks

2025-03-03

Però ci sto, però ci sto, però ci stooo..

rrgautam90

2025-03-02

Mogol è Mogol. Manco mi azzardo. Rino questo tema strano, impersonale, senza tempo, stonato, comunque sensato e bastardo, lo mette in Sfiorivano le Viole. E anche in altri bei pezzi che non faccio in spazio a citare. Succo del discorso. Se c'è Mogol il pezzone esce e a volte il capolavoro. Se non c'è, pazienza. Ci arrangiamo con una tonnellata di capolavori. Sul passato Battisti Mogol, chi apre bocca, la solo apre, è Lotito.