The Giallorossi coach called by the well-known Roman singer-songwriter to sing the Roma anthem on stage amidst the enthusiasm of the fans
Giulio Benatti – 22 Jun 1.15pm
On the occasion of Antonello Venditti’s third date at the Baths of Caracalla, fans will surely have been amazed to see Claudio Ranieri take to the stage, improvising a duet with the famous Roman singer-songwriter on the notes of “Thank you Rome”. The performance certainly created one of the most exciting moments of the entire evening and will certainly have brought a smile to the face of the many Giallorossi fans present at the concert also because it was totally impromptu. Ranieri, visibly emotional, sang the Roma anthem from memory, spontaneously, perhaps even skipping a few verses during the performance.
In the framework of the three concerts centered on the famous “night before the exams”, last night the Italian singer-songwriter also invited one of the symbols of Romanism onto the stage, who willingly performed precisely because he was in the company of the one who has been singing for more than 40 years. the soundtrack of the Giallorossi fans. It seems, among other things, that Thanks Rome was not included in the official tour schedule. But this, on occasion, was changed once the presence of the former Roma coach was identified at the show. A presence that could not leave Venditti himself indifferent, even more so knowing Ranieri’s recent farewell from the Italian football scene.
The moment in which Claudio Ranieri sings “Thanks Roma” with Antonello Venditti
Venditti himself wanted to celebrate the moment by publishing the video on his social channels with the caption: “Thank you Caracalla! Thanks Rome! Thank you mister Ranieri!”. Testimony to the affection that the Roma people still feel for one of the coaches who led the team as a Giallorossi fan. On the other hand, Sir Claudio’s love for music has been known for some time. Just think of the 2016 episode, on the occasion of the celebrations of the title obtained in the Premier League with Leicester. That time Ranieri showed all his sensitivity for Italian opera, calling Andrea Bocelli to sing.
Venditti is on tour for a special occasion: the fortieth anniversary of Night before exams, one of his most famous pieces, as well as a fan favourite, which has also become the soundtrack for all the students who, every year, prepare to take their final exams. A profound song that represents a piece of the artist’s life, as recalled in a recent interview before the tour Radio Deejay. The Roman dates were scheduled from Wednesday 19th until yesterday, Friday 21st June. Now the tour will continue live throughout Italy, with tickets – as usual – already sold out.
