Rino Gaetano - Ahi Maria

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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.

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Artist: Rino Gaetano
Album: Ahi Maria
Rating: 4.0

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Filename: rino-gaetano-ahi-maria.zip
  • MP3 size: 8.4 mb
  • FLAC size: 79.2 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Resta Vile Maschio, Dove Vai?4:37
Ahi Maria5:34

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Resta vile maschio, dove vai?

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Catalog Numbers

100 840, 100 840 - 100

Labels

Ariola

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • Single
  • 45 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyAriola Eurodisc GmbH
Published ByEdizioni RCA
Pressed BySonopress

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByJonathan 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

About Rino Gaetano

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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:)
@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 ??
..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.
noellebaysden
2025-03-02
Magnifica
azilasalsabila
2025-03-02
https://youtu.be/5AFleW5S4PY
feliciafirmin
2025-03-01
Grazie Rino. Quarant'anni avanti.... Almeno...
sammaule988916972
2025-03-01
Elsamartin
guccigyrl9
2025-02-28
Avanti anni luce
Rino mi manchi, mi manca quel periodo, mi manca la libertà di quel tempo.
mayannellacuna742
2025-02-26
PERCHE' NON SI PUO' METTERE IL CUORE, MAMMA MIA...
sagag3gf
2025-02-26