Tuca Tuca (song)

"Tuca Tuca" is an Italian song, most famously performed by Italian singer Raffaella Carrà. It was first broadcast on Italian television in 1971, becoming one of Carrà's signature tunes and a significant hit in Italy and other countries.

The song is characterized by its simple, catchy melody and suggestive lyrics, which, combined with Carrà's energetic performance and sexually charged dance moves, caused considerable controversy at the time of its release. The dance, also called the "Tuca Tuca," involved touching various parts of the body, which was considered provocative for Italian television in the early 1970s.

The song's broadcast was initially censored by the Italian state broadcaster RAI, with restrictions placed on the dance's visibility. However, the controversy only fueled its popularity, and eventually, the restrictions were lifted. "Tuca Tuca" went on to become a cultural phenomenon, solidifying Raffaella Carrà's status as a pop icon and pushing boundaries in Italian entertainment. The song has been covered and referenced numerous times in subsequent years.