The song premiered at the 40th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival , where it was first supposed to be performed by Patty Pravo ; during the rehearsals Pravo complained about the lyrics and asked major changes , and eventually refused to perform the song . After considering several replacements such as Fiordaliso , Lorella Cuccarini and Lina Sastri , Anna Oxa was eventually chosen
40th edition
Sanremo Music Festival 1990
Donna con te