Giochi Di Fortuna

Giochi Di Fortuna ("Games Of Fortune") is a song by Pierre Michel Nigro, released under the alias Michael Fortunati (released as M. Fortunati on EU release), from his debut studio album, Give Me Up ~Fortunati's 1st~ (1987). The song was initially released on 7" vinyl and 12" vinyl singles in France and the Netherlands, respectively, in 1987. On May 25th, 1988, the song was released as a single in Japan on 7" and 12" vinyl, as well as being released on Mini-CD. "Giochi Di Fortuna" was written by Pierre Michel Nigro, Mario Nigro, and M. De San Antonio, and it was produced by the latter. Paolo Damanti arranged the song, while Philippe "Bruce" Lefebvre served as the engineer, and Slimane Abdeladim was credited for "visual realization".

On the Japanese release, the song was retitled "Gioch Di Fortuna".

In 1988, the song was covered by Marlene, a Filipina jazz vocalist, released under the songs translated title, "Game Of Fortune". A 7" promotional single was released the same year, including the Marlene and Fortunati versions of the song, which were released by CBS/Sony.

Lyrics
[Verse 1] Hi, don't know why You insist on playing again now It's a game, I've got luck, that's for sure Why, can't you see? You can't win unless you know how Some you win, some you lose, some you draw

[Chorus] Giochi Di Fortuna, woah Giochi Di Fortuna, woah Giochi Di Fortuna, woah Play it right

[Verse 2] Try, try for me You lose out end up trying to survive Try for me, you can see, you won't survive

[Chorus] Giochi Di Fortuna, woah Giochi Di Fortuna, woah Giochi Di Fortuna, woah Play it right Ouuh, ohhh Giochi Di Fortuna, woah Giochi Di Fortuna, woah Giochi Di Fortuna, woah Play it right

[Spoken Portion] You know, if you play your cards right You can always win, but if you lose You lose everything

[Verse 3] There's nothing lost You have one more chance, don't stand up You can win, let's just try, one more time

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Track Listings and Formats
On the 12" single released in the Netherlands, the song is mistitled as "Jiochi Di Fortuna", this is rescinded here.
 * Netherlands / France 12" singles 
 * 1) "Giochi Di Fortuna" - 5:50
 * 2) "Giochi Di Fortuna" (Version Instrumentale) - 5:50


 * Netherlands / France 7" singles 
 * 1) "Giochi Di Fortuna" - 3:35
 * 2) "Giochi Di Fortuna" (Instrumental Version) - 3:40
 * Japan 12" single
 * "Giochi Di Fortuna" (Remix)
 * "Giochi Di Fortuna" (Original Version)


 * Japan 7" single
 * "Gioch Di Fortuna" (Remix Edit) - 3:34
 * "Gioch Di Fortuna" (Original Version) - 4:05


 * Japan Mini-CD single
 * "Gioch Di Fortuna" (Remix Edit) - 5:53
 * "Gioch Di Fortuna" (Original Version) - 4:06

Personnel

 * Pierre Michel Nigro - Vocals, Writer
 * Mario Nigro - Writer
 * M. De San Antonio - Writer, Producer
 * Paolo Damanti - Arranger
 * Philippe "Bruce" Lefebvre - Engineer
 * Slimane Abdeladim - Visual Realization

Japan 7" Vinyl & Mini-CD

 * Sayuri Tsuchiya - Cover Design
 * Satoshi Tobe - Photography