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WESS
Wesley Johnson known by his stage name Wess (August 13, 1945 — September 21, 2009) was an American-born Italian singing, singer and bass guitarist, perhaps mostly known for representing Italy along with Dori Ghezzi at the Eurovision Song Contest 1975 in Stockholm, Sweden, placing third with the song "Era (song), Era". Originally from North Carolina, Wess moved to Italy in the 1960s in pursuit of a musical career. He formed a successful duo with Ghezzi and achieved some hits in Italy, such as "Voglio stare con te", "Come stai? Con chi sei?" and "Un corpo e un'anima". Wess also was a singer and played bass guitar for the soul-funk band Wess & The Airedales in the 1960s and early 1970s. He died in 2009 in New York during his United States tour when a breathing crisis led to his death. Personal life He was the father of Deborah Johnson and UK-based R&B singer Romina Johnson, who often accompanied him as a backing singer. In popular media In its winter 2018 issue, ''Oxford Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durium Records
Durium was an Italian record label, active from 1935 to 1989. Part of the catalogue and the brand were subsequently taken over by Ricordi, who used it for some reissues. Its initial trademark consisted of the writing Durium in block letters, surmounted by the stylisation of three trumpets and an eagle. Immediately after the war, this logo was abandoned to move to the stylisation of a disk with three internal rays crossed by the writing ''Durium'' in italics. History Early years Durium SA was founded in 1935 in Milan (originally as Durium La Voce dell'Impero) by a group of Milanese entrepreneurs including Martinengo and Alberto Airoldi, who became its president. The headquarters were in Corso Garibaldi in Milan and production covered both discs and sound producers. The first records released were recitations of tales for children, and other productions aimed at emigrants and troops abroad. In the years 1935/1936 - lacking the material for the production - discs were also pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Era (song)
"Era" (English translation: "It Was") was the entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975, composed by British-Italian singer-songwriter Shel Shapiro (born David Norman Shapiro, formerly of The Rokes and Colin Hicks & The Cabin Boys) and Andrea Lo Vecchio, and performed in Italian by American-born singer Wesley Johnson, known as Wess, and Italian Dori Ghezzi. Background Starting with "Voglio stare con te", an Italian version of Brotherhood of Man's hit " United We Stand", in the 1970s Wess and Dori Ghezzi enjoyed a number of hits, notably "Tu nella mia vita" and "Con chi stai con chi sei". They were chosen to represent Italy at Eurovision following their victory at Canzonissima with the song " Un corpo e un'anima". At Eurovision The song was performed nineteenth on the night, following 's Lars Berghagen with " Jennie, Jennie"). At the close of voting, it had received 115 points, placing it 3rd in a field of 19. It was succeeded as Italian representative at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dori Ghezzi
Dori Ghezzi (born 30 March 1946) is an Italian singer who was active as a recording artist between 1966 and 1989. In the 1970s, Ghezzi worked mainly in a duo with American singer Wess, and the couple represented Italy in the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest. Early career Ghezzi was born in Lentate sul Seveso, in the province of Monza and Brianza. After winning a regional song festival in 1966, Ghezzi was offered a recording contract with Milan-based record label Durium. In the following years, she released several successful singles including "Vivere per vivere" and "Casatschock". Ghezzi made her first appearance in the San Remo Festival in 1970, performing "Occhi a mandorla", a duet with Rossano, but the song failed to qualify for the final. In the period 1970–72, Ghezzi mainly recorded Italian cover versions of popular French and British songs of the time. With Wess In 1972, Ghezzi's fellow Durium recording artist Wess suggested that the pair team up as a duo to record "V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Un Corpo E Un'anima
"Un corpo e un'anima" () is a 1974 song recorded by Wess and Dori Ghezzi. Background The song was the surprise winner of the 1974 edition of ''Canzonissima''. It became Wess and Ghezzi's signature song and the first hit composed by Umberto Tozzi Umberto Antonio Tozzi (; born 4 March 1952) is an Italian pop and rock singer and songwriter. Throughout his career, he has sold over 70 million records in different languages internationally, and his biggest international hits are: " Stella .... Track listing Charts References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Corpo e un anima 1974 singles Italian songs 1974 songs Songs written by Luigi Albertelli Songs written by Umberto Tozzi Number-one singles in Italy Durium Records singles Male–female vocal duets ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurovision Song Contest 1975
The Eurovision Song Contest 1975 was the 20th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held on 22 March 1975 in the in Stockholm, Sweden and presented by Karin Falck. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster (SR), the contest was held in Sweden following the country's victory at the with the song " Waterloo" by ABBA. Nineteen countries were represented at the contesta new record number of participants. made its first entry in the contest, and and returned after a one- and two-year absence, respectively. , after participating for the first time in the previous year's event, opted not to participate in 1975, due to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. The winner was the with the song " Ding-a-dong", composed by Dick Bakker, written by and Eddy Ouwens, and performed by the group Teach-In. This was the Netherlands' fourth contest victory, matching the record number of contest wins previously set by France and . Having been the opening son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Artists Records
United Artists Records was an American record label founded by Max E. Youngstein of United Artists in 1957 to issue movie soundtracks. The label expanded into other genres, such as easy listening, jazz, pop, and R&B. History Genres In 1958, United Artists released an album of music from the film '' The Big Country'', for which composer Jerome Moross received an Academy Award nomination. In 1959, United Artists released ''Forest of the Amazons,'' a cantata by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos adapted from the music he composed for MGM's '' Green Mansions'', with the composer conducting the Symphony of the Air. Brazilian soprano Bidu Sayão was the featured soloist on the unusual recording, which was released on both LP and reel-to-reel tape. United Artists releases included soundtracks and cover versions from the James Bond movies, '' It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' (1963), '' A Hard Day's Night'' starring the Beatles (1964), '' The Greatest Story Ever Told'' (196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italy In The Eurovision Song Contest
Italy has been represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 50 times since making its debut as one of only seven countries to compete at the first contest in , which took inspiration from the Sanremo Music Festival. The Italian participating broadcaster in the contest is (RAI). It competed at the contest without interruption until , discontinuing its participation on a number of occasions during the 1980s and 1990s. After a 13-year absence starting in , the country returned to the contest in . Italy has won the contest three times, along with an additional 16 top-five finishes. Italy hosted the contest in Naples (), Rome (), and Turin (). In , "" performed by Domenico Modugno finished third. Commonly known as "", the song became a huge international hit, topping the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and winning two Grammy Awards at its 1st Annual Grammy Awards, first edition. "" by Emilio Pericoli also finished third in , before Italy won for the first time in with "" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romina Johnson
Romina Johnson (born 28 November 1973) is a London-based R&B, soul and garage singer. She is perhaps best known in the UK for providing the lead vocals to the Artful Dodger song " Movin' Too Fast", a number 2 hit in early 2000. Life and career Johnson was born in Rome to an American father, the musician Wesley Johnson, and an Italian mother. Her singing debut was in 1994, for the Italian TV show '' Non è la RAI''. Johnson is the featured vocalist on the 2000 hit single " Movin' Too Fast", with the Artful Dodger. Later that year, she appeared on the UK Singles Chart for the second time with " My Forbidden Lover", featuring Luci Martin and Norma Jean of Chic. On the 24 October 2011 broadcast of the BBC panel show ''Never Mind the Buzzcocks'', Johnson appeared in the Identity Parade round. Since January 2013, she has been singing with the '70s and '80s disco outfit Odyssey The ''Odyssey'' (; ) is one of two major epics of ancient Greek literature attributed to Homer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Bano And Romina Power
Al Bano and Romina Power are an Italian-American pop music duo formed in 1975 by then-married couple Italian tenor Albano Carrisi and American singer Romina Power, the daughter of Cinema of the United States, Hollywood actor Tyrone Power. They have recorded over 22 albums, which have sold 150 million copies across six decades. Their best known international hits include "Felicità", "Sharazan", "Tu, soltanto tu (Mi hai fatto innamorare)", "Ci sarà", "Sempre sempre", and "Libertà!". They participated twice in the Eurovision Song Contest in and and performed five times at the Sanremo Music Festival, winning in Sanremo Music Festival 1984, 1984 with the song "Ci sarà". The couple also shot seven films, based on their songs, between 1967 and 1984. The two separated in 1999 and divorced in 2012, but reunited professionally in 2013. Careers Albano Carrisi met Romina Power, daughter of American actor Tyrone Power, during the filming of the movie ''Nel sole (film), Nel sole'', named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Bass Guitarists
The following is a list of notable electric bass guitar players. The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. Since the 1950s, the electric bass guitar has largely replaced the double bass in popular music. Bass guitarists provide the low-pitched basslines and bass runs in many different styles of music ranging from rock and metal to blues and jazz. Bassists also use the bass guitar as a soloing instrument in jazz, fusion, Latin, funk, and in some rock styles. Musicians known mainly as guitarists are listed separately in the list of guitarists. For double bass players, see List of classical double bass players; List of jazz bassists, which includes both double bass and electric bass players; and List of double bassists in popular music, which includes blues, folk, country, etc. For females, see List of female bass guitarists A * Barry Adamson (Magazine, Visage, Nick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigliola Cinquetti
Gigliola Cinquetti (; born Giliola Cinquetti on 20 December 1947) is an Italian singer, songwriter and television presenter. Life and career Gigliola Cinquetti was born into a wealthy family in Verona, Italy. At the age of 16, she debuted at and won the Sanremo Music Festival 1964 singing " Non ho l'età" ("I'm not old enough"), with music composed by Mario Panzeri and lyrics by Nicola Salerno. Her win enabled her to represent Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964 in Copenhagen with the same song, where she claimed her country's first ever victory in the event. Cinquetti became the youngest winner of the contest that far, aged 16 years and 92 days, beaten only by 13-year-old Sandra Kim in 1986. The song became an international success, even spending 17 weeks in the UK singles chart and ending the year as the 88th best-selling single in the U.K. in 1964, something highly unusual for Italian-language material. It sold over three million copies, and was awarded a platin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
