Last he returns to the role of author and does it with Mara Sattei.
After writing songs for Bianca Atzei, Francesco Renga And Fiorella Mannoiathe Roman singer-songwriter signs a new piece, this time for Mara Sattei. The song is titled You're leaving and will be contained in the physical version of the singer's new album, What do I do with the timeout Friday 27 February.
She was the one who told the story of the genesis of the collaboration Mara Sattei in an interview with I read. “While I was in London, he was in London. I wanted to call him, I had already written the song, but I was afraid to do it. He's very selective, he only enters the songs when he's really passionate. I was afraid he wouldn't like it”explained the artist.
The fear turned out to be unfounded. “Instead he wanted to work on it. We met at the piano, in Rome, at his house. I had written most of the lyrics, he mainly entered the final part. He is a great worker, very precise”he added Mara Satteidescribing the creative process that led to the birth of You're leaving.
Last author: previous episodes
It's not the first time Last he puts his pen at the service of other artists. Over the years he has signed songs for important names in Italian music, demonstrating a writing ability that goes beyond his personal recording career.
In 2018, the year of his boom after the victory among the Nuove Proposte in Sanremo, he wrote I save a dream For Bianca Atzei. The following year it was the turn of The smell of coffee For Francesco Rengacontained in the album The other half. In 2020 it arrived Who knows where a song comes from For Fiorella Mannoiawho declared: “Songs have no time and remain in time for those who want to listen to them. Thanks to Ultimo for this gift”.
In 2023, he finally signed Don't leave my handsChristmas-themed soundtrack performed by children for A Christmas Magicthe Christmas village created by Clemente Zard.
For a complete in-depth analysis of the songs written by Last for other artists, you can read our dedicated article.
With You're leaving For Mara Sattei, Last confirms his ability to connect with different artists, bringing his authorial sensitivity to projects that go beyond his personal discography.
