Talk:Funiculì, Funiculà

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May someone translate the lyrics? --Abdull 21:19, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

The song's title is technically spelled Funiculì, Funiculá; with a comma. Perhaps the article's title should be changed.--Conrad Devonshire 01:49, 10 February 2006 (UTC)

Why was the MIDI file of the song's melody that I submitted removed? - Conrad Devonshire 01:33, 13 February 2006 (UTC)

Can any weight be given to this Wikipedia article over this version of the song's history:

The history of the name of the song Finiculi Finicula originates from the Isle of Capri off the coast of Sorrento. In the early 1950's in the main port of Capri the Italian Government built a Tram that climbed the hill to the city of Capri. It was for passengers and supplies. It is not a tram in the classical sense. It operates on the ground and climbs the hill. It is a bit bumpy but not bad at all to ride. However the Italian population would not ride it as they were afraid of it. Therefore it sat idle most of the time. So the local government hired a advertising company to promote the use of the tram. They tried many approaches and none seemed to work. They then had the song written [Finiculi Finicula] that became world famous. The experiment was successful and today the tram is used by everyone.

This is was the Italian tour guides are telling people on Capri. Is there any merit to it? This particular version was found at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/GEN-ITALIAN/2000-08/0967567788.

Well if that wasn't the worst piece of "information" I've ever heard, then I don't know what was! The song was written before 1950, irregardless of what an Italian tour guide has told you or is publishing on the internet. Just remember, not everything on the internet is true and reliable :)

Chrisch 05:00, 28 October 2006 (UTC)


I have no personal stake in one claim over another. That said, I think that, until more (preferably contemporary) sources are cited in this article, the two stories have about equal merit.

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