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Studio Collection
''Studio Collection'' is a compilation album by Italian singer Mina, released on 26 November 1998 by PDU and EMI. Content The compilation album contains, in chronological order, songs recorded between 1970 and 1997. Some of them have not been released on albums before: * "Ninna nanna" was released in 1984 as the b-side of " Rose su rose", a single from the album '' Catene'' (1984). * " Città vuota (It's a Lonely Town)", in the "disco" version, was released in 1978 as a single (on the b-side it was included "Ancora ancora ancora", a song released later in the compilation ''Del mio meglio n. 7''). * "Quando mi svegliai" was released in 1975 as the b-side on the single " L'importante è finire", a track included on the album ''La Mina'' (1975). * "Lamento d'amore" was released in 1973 as a single, which also included the track "Rudy". The song was already included on the 1974 rare compilation ''Evergreens'', released only on cassette. * "Credi" was released in 1970 as the b-side of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mina (Italian Singer)
Mina Anna Maria Mazzini (born 25 March 1940) or Mina Anna Quaini (for the Swiss civil registry), known mononymously as Mina, is an Italian-Swiss singer and actress. She was a staple of television variety shows and a dominant figure in Italian pop music from the 1960s to the mid-1970s, known for her three-octave vocal range, the agility of her soprano voice, and her image as an emancipated woman. In performance, Mina combined several modern styles with traditional Italian melodies and swing music, which made her the most versatile pop singer in Italian music. Mina dominated the country's charts for 15 years and reached an unsurpassed level of popularity. She has scored 79 albums and 71 singles on the Italian charts. Mina's TV appearances in 1959 were the first for a female rock and roll singer in Italy. Her loud syncopated singing earned her the nickname "Queen of Screamers". The public also labeled her the "Tigress of Cremona" for her wild gestures and body shakes. When ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marco Luberti
Marco Luberti (born 13 February 1941) is an Italian lyricist, record producer and singer-songwriter. Life and career Born in Rome, after graduating from the liceo artistico Luberti started studying piano and performing as a keyboardist in a number of beat groups. In the late 1960s he started a fruitful collaboration with Riccardo Cocciante, first co-writing songs for other artists, and in the 1970s, when Cocciante started his solo career, serving as his lyricist and producer. Luberti's works include Cocciante's hits " Bella senz'anima", " Margherita", " Io canto", "Quando finisce un amore" and "Poesia". The collaboration ended in 1980.Ernesto Bassignano. "Luberti, Marco". Gino Castaldo (ed.). ''Dizionario della canzone italiana''. Curcio Editore, 1990. In 1982 Luberti released is only work as singer-songwriter, the album ''Canzoni ed appunti'', which while being well received by critics was a commercial failure. He then focused on his work as producer and lyricist for other ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nico Di Palo
New Trolls are an Italian progressive rock band, known for their fusion of rock and classical music. In a way not too dissimilar from fellow prog-rock band Yes, their history is filled with line-up changes, spin-off projects and personal struggles between band members. History Vocalist and guitarist Vittorio de Scalzi, vocalist and guitarist Nico Di Palo, keyboardist Mauro Chiarugi, bassist Giorgio D'Adamo and drummer Gianni Belleno formed New Trolls in Genoa in the mid-1960s. They chose the name in reference to the fact that one of them had previously been in a band called Trolls. After first gigs in local clubs, New Trolls became popular enough to perform as supporting act for the Rolling Stones on their 1967 Italian tour. Later that year, they released their debut single, "Sensazioni" (1967). New Trolls's first full-length album, ''Senza orario Senza bandiera'', was released in 1968. Singer-songwriter Fabrizio de André helped the band by contributing lyrics. The band's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vittorio De Scalzi
New Trolls are an Italian progressive rock band, known for their fusion of rock and classical music. In a way not too dissimilar from fellow prog-rock band Yes, their history is filled with line-up changes, spin-off projects and personal struggles between band members. History Vocalist and guitarist Vittorio de Scalzi, vocalist and guitarist Nico Di Palo, keyboardist Mauro Chiarugi, bassist Giorgio D'Adamo and drummer Gianni Belleno formed New Trolls in Genoa in the mid-1960s. They chose the name in reference to the fact that one of them had previously been in a band called Trolls. After first gigs in local clubs, New Trolls became popular enough to perform as supporting act for the Rolling Stones on their 1967 Italian tour. Later that year, they released their debut single, "Sensazioni" (1967). New Trolls's first full-length album, ''Senza orario Senza bandiera'', was released in 1968. Singer-songwriter Fabrizio de André helped the band by contributing lyrics. The band's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Trolls
New Trolls are an Italian progressive rock band, known for their fusion of rock and classical music. In a way not too dissimilar from fellow prog-rock band Yes, their history is filled with line-up changes, spin-off projects and personal struggles between band members. History Vocalist and guitarist Vittorio de Scalzi, vocalist and guitarist Nico Di Palo, keyboardist Mauro Chiarugi, bassist Giorgio D'Adamo and drummer Gianni Belleno formed New Trolls in Genoa in the mid-1960s. They chose the name in reference to the fact that one of them had previously been in a band called Trolls. After first gigs in local clubs, New Trolls became popular enough to perform as supporting act for the Rolling Stones on their 1967 Italian tour. Later that year, they released their debut single, "Sensazioni" (1967). New Trolls's first full-length album, '' Senza orario Senza bandiera'', was released in 1968. Singer-songwriter Fabrizio de André helped the band by contributing lyrics. The band's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Lo Vecchio
Andrea Lo Vecchio (7 October 1942 – 17 February 2021) was an Italian composer, lyricist, record producer, singer-songwriter and entrepreneur. Life and career Born in Milan, Lo Vecchio started his career in 1962, performing as a singer-songwriter and a guitarist in local music halls and clubs. In 1963 he won a contest for new artists and subsequently got a contract with CBS.Enzo Giannelli; Lalla Cantore. "Lo Vecchio, Andrea". Gino Castaldo (ed.). ''Dizionario della canzone italiana''. Curcio Editore, 1990. In 1964 Lo Vecchio made his professional debut as a songwriter with the song "Era troppo bello", which was performed by Wilma Goich and won the . The same year he founded a cabaret in his hometown, "Le Clochard", where performed notable artists such as Bruno Lauzi, Gufi and Cochi e Renato. In 1966 he sold the cabaret and founded the nightclub "Student's Club"; the same year he started a long and fruitful collaboration as a songwriter with Roberto Vecchioni. In 1967 he parti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devi Dirmi Di Sì
"Devi dirmi di sì" () is a song by Italian singer Mina, recorded for her 1983 studio album ''Mina 25 ''Mina 25'' (or simply ''25'') is double studio album by Italian singer Mina, released in October 1983 by PDU and distributed by EMI Italiana. Overview The celebration of the anniversary of Mina's career coincided with the thirtieth anniversary ...''. It was written by Massimiliano Pani, Piero Cassano, Valentino Alfano, and arranged by Pani. The song was used as the opening theme for Enzo Dell'Aquila's program ', dedicated to the history of RAI broadcasting company. Also released as a single along with "La controsamba", the song reached number seven on the Italian chart, stayed there for 16 weeks. Track listing ;7" single :A. "Devi dirmi di sì" – 4:15 :B. "La controsamba" ( Giorgio Calabrese, Celso Valli) – 5:04 Charts References External links * {{Authority control 1983 singles 1983 songs Mina (Italian singer) songs PDU singles Songs in Italian Televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piero Cassano
Piero Cassano (born 13 September 1948) is an Italian keyboardist, singer and composer, a founding member of the Genoan band Matia Bazar. Early career and Jet Cassano started playing the piano at a young age. In 1971 he founded the progressive rock band JET with fellow musicians Aldo Stellita and Carlo Marrale. The band released an album, ''Fede, speranza, carità'' and unsuccessfully participated to the Sanremo Music Festival 1973 with the song ''Anika na-o''. Matia Bazar: first stint In 1975 vocalist Antonella Ruggiero and drummer Giancarlo Golzi joined Jet, resulting in a new band: Matia Bazar. In a six-year span, Cassano composed many of their hits, namely ''Stasera...che sera!'' (1975), ''Per un'ora d'amore'' (1975), ''Cavallo bianco'' (1975), ''Solo tu'' (1977), ''...e dirsi ciao'' – the winning song of the Sanremo Music Festival 1978, ''Raggio di luna'' (the Italian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1979) and ''C'è tutto un mondo intorno'' (1979). In 1981 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Questione Di Feeling
"Questione di feeling" is a duet song recorded by Italian singers Mina and Riccardo Cocciante. The song was released as a single and anticipated Mina's album '' Finalmente ho conosciuto il conte Dracula...'' in which it is contained. Cocciante puts the track on his album ''Il mare dei papaveri'' (1985). It was also used as the theme song of the Mike Bongiorno's TV show ''Pentatlon''. Overview The song was written by Mogol and Cocciante. According to Cocciante, the process of creating the song was difficult. Mina liked the song itself, but due to the fact that they could not find the key to the performance, she abruptly began to refuse to record. Nevertheless, Cocciante persuades Mina to try to perform another version of the song in a new way, but Mina declares that she will not sing like that. In the end, she succumbs to persuasion and tries to record a piece that she really likes and she agrees to record the whole song. The recording took place in England at Chipping Norton R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fausto Leali
Faustino (Fausto) Leali (born 29 October 1944, Nuvolento, Brescia, Italy) is an Italian pop singer. Early life Leali began his musical career as a singer in several bands in his native Brescia. His first guitar teacher was Tullio Romano, of the band Los Marcellos Ferial. Career Leali's first release was a 1962 promotional single as "Fausto Denis", for the magazine ''Nuova Enigmistica Tascabile''. He then joined the Novelty, a Beat band formed by Franco Piacibello (saxophone), Delio Ombrella (drums), Silvio Pesce (bass) and Piero Braggi (guitar) in Alessandria that had already released an EP in 1961. With the group he managed to obtain a recording contract with the Music record label, and release a few singles, including two covers of Beatles –" Please Please Me" and "Lei ti ama" ("She Loves You"). Leali's big opportunity came in 1966 when A&R executive Ezio Leoni moved from Music record label to Ri-Fi, bringing Leali and the Novelty with him. Leali and The Novelty's fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gianfranco Fasano
Gianfranco Tommaso Fasano (born 30 June 1961), known professionally as Franco Fasano, is an Italian singer-songwriter and composer. Life and career Born in Albenga, Fasano spent his childhood in Alassio and studied singing and composition with Pippo Barzizza.Enzo Giannelli. "Fasano, Gianfranco". Gino Castaldo (edited by). ''Dizionario della canzone italiana''. Curcio Editore, 1990. He debuted at 15 years old recording some songs for a small local label. Starting from the 1980s Fasano established himself as a successful songwriter, composing songs for Mina, Drupi, Iva Zanicchi, Anna Oxa, Fausto Leali Faustino (Fausto) Leali (born 29 October 1944, Nuvolento, Brescia, Italy) is an Italian pop singer. Early life Leali began his musical career as a singer in several bands in his native Brescia. His first guitar teacher was Tullio Romano, of the ..., Peppino di Capri, Fiordaliso and Nicola Arigliano, among others. He also recorded several albums and participated to several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paolo Limiti
Paolo Mario Limiti (8 May 1940 – 27 June 2017) was an Italian lyricist, journalist, radio and television writer and presenter. Born in Milan, Limiti begin his career as a journalist, then in 1960 he started a long collaboration with Mike Bongiorno as author of his radio and television programs.Aldo Grasso, Massimo Scaglioni. ''Enciclopedia della Televisione''. Garzanti, Milano, 1996–2003. . Active from the mid-1960s as a lyricist, his first hit was Dionne Warwick's " Silent Voices", and he then wrote songs for Mina, Claudia Mori, Mia Martini, Ornella Vanoni, Peppino di Capri, Iva Zanicchi, and Albano Carrisi, among others. He was a successful television presenter, who mainly hosted nostalgic shows about vintage music and about the history of entertainment. He received the ''America Award'' of the Italy-USA Foundation in 2014. References External links Paolo Limitiat Discogs Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
