Perdono

"Perdono" (Italian for 'Forgiveness'; also released under the title "Xdono") is a 2001 song recorded by Italian singer Tiziano Ferro. Released on May 12, 2001, it was the singer's debut single and the lead single from his album Rosso relativo, which was released four months later. The single achieved huge success in many European countries and even topped the charts in the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Austria and Belgium (Wallonia).

For the Caterina Caselli song, see Perdono (Caterina Caselli song). For the 1966 film, see Perdono (film).

"Perdono"
Single by Tiziano Ferro
from the album Rosso relativo
B-side	"Remix"
Released	12 May 2001
Genre	Pop, R&B
Length	4:04
Label	EMI
Songwriter	Tiziano Ferro
Producers	Alberto Salerno Mara Maionchi
Tiziano Ferro singles chronology
"Perdono" (2001) "L'olimpiade" (2002)

The song, considered as "sweet and melodious" in its Franco-Italian version, was much aired on radio in France.^[1] The music video was directed by Matteo Pellegrini.^{[citation needed]}

The song was also released in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

The record producer, Michele Canova, revealed after 21 years that Ferro's song was copied and "lifted and dropped" from a song by American singer R. Kelly.^[2][3]

Track listings

CD single

1. "Perdono" – 4:04
2. "Perdono (English) – 4:04

CD maxi

1. "Perdono" – 3:59
2. "Perdono" (English version) – 3:59
3. "Perdono" (remix) – 3:43
4. "Perdono" (bug version) – 1:45

CD maxi

1. "Xdono" – 3:58
2. "Xdono" (remix) – 3:43
3. "Xdono" (bug version) – 1:45

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2001–02) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] 2 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 6 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[6] 1 Croatia (HRT)[7] 4 Denmark (Tracklisten)[8] 3 France (SNEP)[9] 6 Germany (GfK)[10] 2 Greece (IFPI)[11] 8 Italy (FIMI)[12] 1 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] 1 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 1 Norway (VG-lista)[15] 11 Poland (Music & Media)[16] 11 Poland (Polish Airplay Chart)[17] 5 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[18] 4 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[19] 4 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[20] 2

Year-end charts Chart (2002) Position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[21] 28 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[22] 38 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[23] 6 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[24] 16 France (SNEP)[25] 24 Germany (Official German Charts)[26] 7 Italy (FIMI)[27] 2 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[28] 25 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[29] 13 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[30] 41 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[31] 7

Certifications

Certifications for Perdono

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Belgium (BRMA)[32]	Platinum	50,000*
France (SNEP)[33]	Gold	250,000*
Germany (BVMI)[34]	Gold	250,000^
Italy (FIMI)[35]	2× Platinum	100,000[35]
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[36]	Gold	20,000^
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

External links

• "Perdono" music video on YouTube