Ma che freddo fa " is a 1969 song composed by Claudio Mattone ( music ) and Franco Migliacci ( lyrics ) . The song premiered at the 19th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival with a double performance of Nada and The Rokes , placing at the fifth place . The first verses include a citation of Donovan 's " Laléna " . Nada 's version was a massive success , selling about one million copies , mainly in the Italian and Spanish markets . The song was later covered by numerous artists , including Mina , Giusy Ferreri , Renzo Arbore , Piccola Orchestra Avion Travel , and , with the title " Et pourtant j' ai froid " , Dalida
19th edition
Sanremo Music Festival 1969
Ma che freddo fa