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: Upon its original release, it was a major commercial success, frequently appearing on Italian 45 RPM charts during the early 1980s.

"Amico" is one of the most iconic songs by Italian singer-songwriter , released in 1980 as a single (with "Amore sì, amore no" on the B-side) and later featured on the album Tregua . Song Overview

: The track was co-written by Renato Zero, Dario Baldan Bembo , and Franca Evangelisti . renato_zero_amico

You can view the official live performance with lyrics on YouTube or explore the full credits and variations on Discogs .

: It is a powerful anthem dedicated to the value of friendship , describing a friend as someone who stays when everything else fades ("È quello che non passa mentre tutto va") and as "eternity". : Upon its original release, it was a

: It remains a staple of Italian pop music and Zero's live performances, recently featured in his 2024–2025 "Autoritratto" tour.

: The song famously uses the line "Il più fico amico è chi resisterà" (The coolest friend is the one who will resist/endure). You can view the official live performance with

: Several official live versions exist, including a prominent recording from the Sei Zero concert in 2010.