Song information

In 1984 Amanda Lear signed with WEA Italiana (a label of Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group

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) for the release of a single-only song "Assassino". This uptempo dance track was written by Amanda Lear and three Italian composers: Cristiano Malgioglio, Mauro Lusini, Luigi Lopez. It was recorded in Italian and English, both versions having the same title. Italian language version was released on the 7" single, with "Stato d'allarme" as the B-side, another non-album Italian song. "Assassino" in English exists only as the 12" extended mix. The song gained considerable popularity in Europe although it didn't chart.

Music video

The music video

Music video

A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...

 was directed by Italian director Mauro Bolognini

Mauro Bolognini

Mauro Bolognini was an Italian film director of literate sensibility, known for masterful handling of period subject matter.-Biography:Mauro Bolognini was born in Pistoia, Tuscany....

. It contains scenes with Amanda Lear in topless. English version of the song was used in the video.

Track listing

• 7" Single (1984)

A. "Assassino" - 4:05

B. "Stato d'allarme" - 3:55

• 12" Single (1984)

A. "Assassino" - 6:02

B. "Assassino" (Instrumental) - 5:38