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pat_k

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4. Perfect sense!

Reply to Sogo (Reply #3)

Sat Sep 6, 2025, 11:30 PM

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It actually had a few versions dating to the late 19th century. It was not originally an anti-fascist anthem but a protest song sung by mondine, female seasonal workers in the rice fields of Italy's Po Valley.

Even not understanding the words the song is uplifting to me.

And I think my favorite version is now this one:

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Bella Ciao: Nothing lifts the spirit like a great resistance anthem! [View all] pat_k Saturday OP

I've discovered this live performance of the French anthem recently BigmanPigman Saturday #1

Wonderful find! pat_k Saturday #2

I don't speak any French and only some Italian. BigmanPigman Sunday #8

Beautiful DET Saturday #5

+1 (on Casablanca) pat_k Sunday #6

Me too! BigmanPigman Sunday #7

Thank goodness for the English version, 'cause the subtitles in the first version in Italian Sogo Saturday #3

Perfect sense! pat_k Saturday #4