Ornella Vanoni

Italian vocalist Ornella Vanoni actually got her start on stage as a theater actor in 1960!

The song was inspired by a 1968 hit song, Bobby Russell's "Honey (I miss you)", and it describes the despair and hopelessness of a lover waiting for his beloved. A Spanish-language version of the song was also released titled "Sentado a la Vera del Camino" and was recorded by Erasmo Carlos. In 1970 the song was adapted into Italian language by Bruno Lauzi and recorded by Ornella Vanoni with title "L'appuntamento". This version, chosen as opening song of the radio show Gran Varieta, became an immediate hit, ranking #2 on the Italian hit parade!