Insieme: 1992
Encyclopedia
"Insieme: 1992" was the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1990
, in Zagreb
, Croatia
(then SFR Yugoslavia), performed in Italian
by Toto Cutugno
for Italy
, that country's second victory in the Contest.
was scheduled to begin operation, thus bringing the hope of the lyric to fruition. Cutugno sang the song with a backing group of five singers from Slovenia
, the group Pepel in Kri, who represented Yugoslavia in 1975.
The song was performed nineteenth on the night (following Sweden
's Edin-Ådahl
with Som en vind
and preceding Austria
's Simone
with Keine Mauern mehr
). At the close of voting, it had received 149 points, placing 1st in a field of 22.
It was succeeded as winner in 1991 (after a memorably chaotic Contest) by Carola
representing Sweden
with Fångad av en stormvind
.
It was succeeded as Italian representative
at the 1991 Contest
by Peppino di Capri
with "Comme è ddoce 'o mare
".
7" single
Eurovision Song Contest 1990
The Eurovision Song Contest 1990, the 35th in the series, was held in Zagreb, Yugoslavia on 5 May 1990. The presenters were Helga Vlahović Brnobić and Oliver Mlakar. Toto Cutugno was the winner of this contest with the song "Insieme: 1992"...
, in Zagreb
Zagreb
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, Croatia
Croatia
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(then SFR Yugoslavia), performed in Italian
Italian language
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by Toto Cutugno
Toto Cutugno
Salvatore "Toto" Cutugno is an Italian pop singer-songwriter and musician.-Biography:Toto Cutugno was born in Fosdinovo, Tuscany, to a Sicilian father and a Tuscan mother. Shortly after his birth the family moved to La Spezia ....
for Italy
Italy
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, that country's second victory in the Contest.
Eurovision
Cutugno sang about bringing the disparate nations of Europe together. The "1992" of the title refers to the year in which the European UnionEuropean Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
was scheduled to begin operation, thus bringing the hope of the lyric to fruition. Cutugno sang the song with a backing group of five singers from Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
, the group Pepel in Kri, who represented Yugoslavia in 1975.
The song was performed nineteenth on the night (following Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
's Edin-Ådahl
Edin-Ådahl
Edin-Ådahl were a Swedish CCM group from 1977 to 1994, composed of brothers Bertil & Lasse Edin and Simon & Frank Ådahl. The group are most well known for their 1990 hit "Som en vind" . It won the 1990 Melodifestivalen and went on to place sixteenth at the Eurovision Song Contest. The following...
with Som en vind
Som en vind
"Som en vind" , written by Mikael Wendt, is a song performed by Edin-Ådahl. It was the Melodifestivalen 1990 winning song and subsequently the Swedish entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 where it finished 16th....
and preceding Austria
Austria
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's Simone
Simone (singer)
Simone Egeriis is a Danish pop singer. She is famous in Denmark after winning the Danish TV talent show Scenen er din in the category Junior Singing. She has since released three studio albums - her debut was called Vindens Farver or Colours of the Wind, the song from Disney's Pocahontas, with...
with Keine Mauern mehr
Keine Mauern Mehr
"Keine Mauern mehr" was the Austrian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990, performed in German by Simone....
). At the close of voting, it had received 149 points, placing 1st in a field of 22.
It was succeeded as winner in 1991 (after a memorably chaotic Contest) by Carola
Carola Häggkvist
Carola Maria Häggkvist , better known as simply Carola, is a Swedish singer and occasional songwriter. She has been among Sweden's most popular performers since the early 1980s, and has released albums ranging from pop and disco to hymns and folk music...
representing Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
with Fångad av en stormvind
Fångad av en stormvind
"Fångad av en stormvind" is a 1991 single by Swedish pop singer Carola which was the winning Swedish entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 1991 in Rome, with the smallest margin of victory since 1969....
.
It was succeeded as Italian representative
Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest
Italy participated in the Eurovision Song Contest frequently from 1956 to 1997. It was one of only seven countries that competed at the very first contest...
at the 1991 Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1991
The Eurovision Song Contest 1991 was the 36th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 4 May 1991 in Rome. Due to the Gulf War and mounting tensions in Yugoslavia, RAI decided to move the contest from Sanremo to Rome, which was perceived to be more secure....
by Peppino di Capri
Peppino di Capri
Peppino di Capri is an Italian popular music singer, songwriter and pianist. His international hits are: "St...
with "Comme è ddoce 'o mare
Comme È Ddoce 'O Mare
"Comme è ddoce 'o mare" was the Italian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, performed in the minority Neapolitan language by Peppino di Capri. This was the first occasion on which Italy had not performed at least partly in Italian...
".
Track listings
CD single- "Insieme: 1992" — 4:00
- "Insieme: 1992" (instrumental) — 4:00
7" single
- "Insieme: 1992" — 4:00
- "Insieme: 1992" (instrumental) — 4:00
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Silver | 1990 | 125,000 |
Peak positions
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 3 |
| Dutch Mega Top 50 Mega Top 50 The Mega Top 50 is a Dutch music chart, originally started on May 23, 1969 as the Hilversum 3 Top 30. Throughout the years, the chart has had several names and lengths:*1969 - 1974: Hilversum 3 Top 30... |
15 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 9 |
| German Singles Chart | 13 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 2 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1990) | Position |
|---|---|
| Swiss Singles Chart | 14 |