Morandi initially didn't want to record the song, considering it too much different from his previous repertoire, which consisted of lighter and more rhythmic songs.[1] The song eventually won the Cantagiro festival and was a massive success, staying on the top of the Italian hit parade for a total of 17 weeks[1] and being awarded gold disc as it was certified as having sold over one million copies.[2] It also marked a turning point in Morandi's career, who since then embraced a more adult and romantic repertoire.[1]
In 1964 Gianni published the Castilian version, text by Martinez, entitled Hoy de rodillas released in Spain (RCA Victor, 3-20857), inserted in the album El romantico de la juventud - Vol. II of 1966, released in Venezuela (RCA Victor, 7-393)[citation needed].