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band composed of deejays Nicola Savino and Marco Biondi. It had its peak of popularity in 1993 with two hit singles in Europe.

History

In 1993, the band released his first single "

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" which used the music created by Italian composer

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as the main theme for

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's 1972 TV miniseries ''Le avventure di

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" of Canadian band

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(later used in 2006 by

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). A third single, "Vai!!", was released in 1993 and peaked at #34 in France. An album with the same name was also launched. The fourth single, "Enjoy the Music", reached #48 in France in April 1994. French television host Nathalie Vincent was sometimes vocalist and dancer of the band for several songs.

Discography

Albums

* 1993 : ''Pinocchio Vai!!''

Singles

References

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