Nell'aria

"Nell'aria" (transl. "In the air") is a 1983 song composed by Gianni Bella (music) and Mogol (lyrics) and performed by Marcella Bella.

Background
The song marked one of the early collaborations between Mogol and composer Gianni Bella, previously a longtime collaborator of Giancarlo Bigazzi. Marcella initially refused to record the song, considering it "pornographic" because of its sexual contents and innuendos. It achieved a large commercial success, serving as a turning point in the singer's career, who since then adopted a more sexy and transgressive image.

The song has been described as "unusual and original, whose melody plays on open, airy modulations and cadences" and with Bella's voice "conveying a warm carnality".

The song was sampled by 2Black in the song "Paradise" and by Articolo 31 in the song "Aria"

Track listing

 * 7" single
 * 1) "Nell'aria"  (Gianni Bella, Mogol)
 * 2) "Non mi avrai" (Cheope, Mauro Paoluzzi)