Santa Lucia is a popular Neapolitan folk song. It was published by Teodoro Cottrau (1827-1879) in 1849. The Italian text is often attributed to Enrico Cossovic. Santa Lucia is considered the first Neapolitan song to have a dialect translation into Italian.
Santa Lucia. Teodoro Cottrau - M. Palardi. Recording 2.10.1952, London, Studio No. 1, Abbey Road. EMI, 0EA 16808-3A. London Symphony Orchestra. Maestro direttore Armando La Rosa Parodi