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Roma (non si discute, si ama)

Antonello Venditti / Giampiero Scalamogna et al.

1974

Antonello Venditti / Giampiero Scalamogna et al. · 1974 · Italy

Romanista writers and Venditti cut the hymn now known as Roma Roma Roma; the club later locked it in as inno.

Italian club hymn tradition: songwriter-fans first, institutional adoption second.

The Historian

A pivotal moment in Italian football's sonic identity is preserved here. The collaboration between Romanista writers and Antonello Venditti birthed "Roma Roma Roma", a hymn that would become the Giallorossi's iconic anthem. This work captures the grassroots spirit of songwriting fans, anticipating the institutional adoption by AS Roma that followed.

The Psychologist

The creation of "Roma (non si discute, si ama)" is a manifestation of the intense emotional investment fans have in their teams. Venditti's collaboration with Romanista writers taps into the desire for belonging and identity among AS Roma supporters, crafting an anthem that becomes an integral part of their collective psyche.

The Sceptic

The sanitized nostalgia of "Roma (non si discute, si ama)" conceals the messy realities of fandom and ownership. By isolating a football chant from its context, the creators perpetuate a myth of unity and passion. But does this hymn really speak for the faithful or merely serve as a tool for club control?

These are interpretations written in three voices, not quotations from any individual.

Language: Italian
Subject: AS Roma stadium hymn (Roma Roma Roma)
Region: Europe
Tone: Elegiac
Difficulty: Newcomer

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