Notte Prima Degli Esami – A Timeless Classic

In 1984, Italy witnessed the release of an iconic song that would go on to become the anthem of high-school students across the country. Antonello Venditti’s Notte Prima Degli Esami captured the anxiety and anticipation of the night before the final high-school exams.

As Italy celebrates the 40th anniversary of this classic track, the nostalgic tune continues to resonate with students facing the grueling Maturità state examinations. The lyrics of the song embody the emotions of young love, friendship, and the tumultuous era of the late 1960s.

Originally released as a b-side of Venditti’s hit single Ci vorrebbe un amico, Notte Prima Degli Esami quickly found its way into the hearts of listeners and became a symbol of solidarity for students bracing themselves for the exams.

The song recounts the story of two high-school sweethearts separated by the impending exams, with lines like “The exams are near and you are too far from my room” capturing the angst of young love in the midst of academic pressure.

With references to notable literary figures and historical events of the time, Venditti’s masterpiece paints a vivid picture of youth on the cusp of adulthood, navigating through a maze of emotions on the night before the exams.

Decades later, Notte Prima Degli Esami remains a timeless tribute to the essence of coming-of-age, a reminder of the universal experiences shared by students as they bid farewell to their high-school years.