Pazza idea

"Pazza idea" (Italian for "Crazy Idea") is an Italian ballad composed by Maurizio Monti and Giovanni Ullu, with lyrics written by Paolo Dossena and Cesare Gigli. It was originally performed by Italian singer Patty Pravo, and released as the single from the album of the same name in 1973.

The song eventually reached no. 1 in Italian singles chart and stayed at the top for nine consecutive weeks. It also charted in the Netherlands, becoming her second international hit. "Pazza idea" was the second best-selling single of 1973 in Italy and remains one of Patty Pravo's biggest hits.

The song was later covered by many artists, including Dutch singer Rita Hovink in 1976, Iva Zanicchi in 1987, and Albano Carrisi in Spanish in 2012.