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Mina live '78

Mina · 1978

69 min · 20 tracks · jazz · rock & roll · disco

Mina's vibrant voice dances over a mix of jazz, pop, and disco rhythms, capturing the essence of late '70s Italian music.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing for engagement vibrant vocals for celebration
Context
By 1978, Mina was already an established star in Italy, having released numerous successful albums since her debut in 1960. "Mina live '78" showcases her remarkable ability to reinterpret international hits alongside her own classics, demonstrating her versatility at a time when she was transitioning from traditional pop into more contemporary styles.
If you like
jazz, rock & roll, disco

Mina live '78 is an album by Mina, released in 1978. Mina's vibrant voice dances over a mix of jazz, pop, and disco rhythms, capturing the essence of late '70s Italian music. This album is notable for highlighting Mina's live performance prowess during a pivotal era in Italian pop music. The release showcased her interpretations of global hits like 'Stayin’ Alive' and 'Georgia on My Mind', which contributed to her status as an influential figure in the genre, blending different musical styles that would resonate with future artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mina live '78 sound like?

Mina's vibrant voice dances over a mix of jazz, pop, and disco rhythms, capturing the essence of late '70s Italian music. Rooted in jazz and rock & roll.

What makes Mina live '78 by Mina notable?

This album is notable for highlighting Mina's live performance prowess during a pivotal era in Italian pop music. The release showcased her interpretations of global hits like 'Stayin’ Alive' and 'Georgia on My Mind', which contributed to her status as an influential figure in the genre, blending different musical styles that would resonate with future artists. By 1978, Mina was already an established star in Italy, having released numerous successful albums since her debut in 1960. "Mina live '78" showcases her remarkable ability to reinterpret international hits alongside her own classics, demonstrating her versatility at a time when she was transitioning from traditional pop into more contemporary styles.

Who is Mina live '78 for?

Mina live '78 works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, wave-like pacing for engagement and vibrant vocals for celebration.

How many songs are on Mina live '78?

Mina live '78 has 20 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Tracklist

20 tracks·69:38

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stasera io qui 2:06
  • 2 Stayin’ Alive Standout 1:53
  • 3 L’importante è finire 2:59
  • 4 Non può morire un’idea 4:40
  • 5 E poi… 5:16
  • 6 Sognando 4:26
  • 7 Ancora ancora ancora Standout 5:13
  • 8 Lacreme napulitane 5:10
  • 9 El porompompero 2:58
  • 10 Georgia on My Mind 3:14
  • 11 Angela 1:44
  • 12 Margherita 4:10
  • 13 Città vuota (It’s a Lonely Town) 3:44
  • 14 Amante amore 3:39
  • 15 Emozioni 2:11
  • 16 Ancora tu 1:44
  • 17 Sì, viaggiare 1:16
  • 18 I giardini di marzo Standout 4:32
  • 19 We Are the Champions 4:07
  • 20 Grande grande grande 4:26

Release Date

October 1, 1978

Genre

disco, jazz

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Artist Origin

Kingdom of Italy

Runtime

69 min 38 sec