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Il Pescatore
''Il pescatore'' The fisherman"is a song by Fabrizio De André, with lyrics by himself and music by composers Gian Piero Reverberi and Franco Zauli. Backed with "Marcia nuziale", De André's translation of by Georges Brassens's 1957 song "La marche nuptiale", it was released in 1970 by the Italian branch of Liberty Records as a standalone single, De André's first of only two such releases in his career. It was the first single of De André to enter the Italian singles chart, peaking at the 13th position. Its popularity was significantly boosted by a 1979 live remake, with PFM backing De André in a new rock arrangement. Track listing #"Il pescatore" (De André yricsGian Piero Reverberi-Franco Zauli usic – 2:19 #"Marcia nuziale" (Georges Brassens; Italian lyrics by De André) – 3:10 The song One of De André's narrative songs, typical of his early production, "Il pescatore" is about an elderly fisherman, whose peaceful slumber on the shore is interrupted by a convicted k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fabrizio De André
Fabrizio Cristiano De André (; 18 February 1940 – 11 January 1999) was an Italian singer-songwriter, the most prominent ''cantautore'' of his time. His 40-year career reflects his interests in concept albums, literature, poetry, political protest, and French music. He is considered a preminent member of the so-called Genoese School. Because of the great success of his music in Italy and its impact in the Italian collective memory, a number of public places as roads, squares, schools in Italy are entitled to Fabrizio De André. Biography Fabrizio De André was born in Genoa (Pegli), Italy, from an upper-class family. Gifted of a warm deep voice, De André started playing guitar at the age of 14. He was gifted by his father some records of Georges Brassens, whose songs became the model for the style of his first songs. Moreover, Brassens gave him also the first seeds of the libertarian and pacifist ideas which will persist in all his future works, also later with more soph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Di Cioccio
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) (translation: ''Award-winning Marconi Bakery'') is an Italian progressive rock band founded in 1970 which continues to the present day. They were the first Italian group to have success internationally. The group recorded five albums with English lyrics between 1973 and 1977. During this period they entered both the British and American charts. They also had several successful European and American tours, playing at the popular Reading Festival in England and on a very popular national television program in the United States. PFM introduced new sounds, such as the synthesizer, to the Italian musical world. They were also among the first to combine symphonic classical and traditional Italian musical influences in a rock music context. Such innovations and their longevity have earned PFM a place among the most important bands in the Progressive rock genre. History 1966–1970 The original core members of PFM were Franco Mussida (guitars, vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970 Singles
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark on an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fabrizio De André Songs
Fabrizio is an Italian first name, from the Latin word "Faber" meaning "smith" and may refer to: * Fabrizio Barbazza (born 1963), Italian Formula One driver * Fabrizio Barca (born 1954), Italian politician * Fabrizio Brienza (born 1969), Italian model and actor * Fabrizio Castori (born 1954), Italian football coach * Fabrizio De André (1940–1999), Italian singer-songwriter * Fabrizio Faniello (born 1981), Maltese singer * Fabrizio Giovanardi (born 1966), Italian racing driver * Fabrizio Miccoli (born 1979), Italian football player * Fabrizio Moreira (born 1982), Ecuadorian politician * Fabrizio Moretti (born 1980), Brazilian-American drummer in the band The Strokes * Fabrizio Moretti (art dealer) (born 1976), Italian art dealer * Fabrizio Moro (born 1975), Italian singer-songwriter * Fabrizio Nieva (born 1964), Argentine boxer * Fabrizio Ravanelli (born 1968), Italian football player * Fabrizio Romano (born 1993), Italian journalist * Fabrizio Rongione (born 1973), Belgian scree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Il Resto Del Carlino
''il Resto del Carlino'' is an Italian newspaper based in Bologna, and is one of the oldest newspapers in Italy. Its rather evocative name means "the change you get from a ''carlino''", which the smallest part of the Papal ''baiocco'' (no longer legal tender in united Italy but a word still used in Bologna to refer to 10 cent coins): a sheet of local news was given out in shops to make up for the change owing after buying a cigar (which was worth 8 cents). History and profile ''il Resto del Carlino'' was established in 1885. The founder was Amilcare Zamorani. Between 1912 and 1914 its editor was Giovanni Amendola. In 1988 the owner of the paper was Monrif. In 2004 the owners were Monrif (59.2%) and the RCS MediaGroup (9.9%). The publisher of the paper is Poligrafici Editoriali. ''il Resto del Carlino'' is based in Bologna and is published in tabloid format. Its sister newspapers are ''La Nazione'' and ''Il Giorno (newspaper), Il Giorno''. Circulation The 1988 circulation of ''il ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravenna
Ravenna ( , , also ; rgn, Ravèna) is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. It was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire from 408 until its collapse in 476. It then served as the capital of the Ostrogothic Kingdom until it was re-conquered in 540 by the Byzantine Empire. Afterwards, the city formed the centre of the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna until the last exarch was executed by the Lombards in 751. Although it is an inland city, Ravenna is connected to the Adriatic Sea by the Candiano Canal. It is known for its well-preserved late Roman and Byzantine architecture, with eight buildings comprising the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna". History The origin of the name ''Ravenna'' is unclear. Some have speculated that "Ravenna" is related to "Rasenna" (or "Rasna"), the term that the Etruscan civilization, Etruscans used for themselves, but there is no agreement on this point. Ancien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Au
Albert Au Shui Keung () is a Hong Kong English pop and Cantopop singer-songwriter and DJ of RTHK. Albert grew up in Hong Kong, and his ancestral hometown is Zhaoqing city, Guangdong province. A graduate of Hong Kong Baptist University, he debuted in 1979 and achieved considerable fame in the 1980s with his folk music. He also appeared in movies and on TV. He is also operating some music educational establishments. Albert will have two live shows to be performed at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on June 21 and 22, 2021, titled "My Home You Will Reunite Concert 2021". Before that, he performed an online gig on May 14, accompanied by his friends on piano and guitar, it was billed as a prelude to the two live shows. The Straits Times. 2021-05-21 Filmography *McDull, the Alumni (2006) *''Throw Down'' (2006) *''Tigers, The Legend of Canton'' (''Guang Dong wu hu zhi tie quan wu di Sun Zhong Shan'') (1993) *''Let Us Flirt, Partner'' (''Pai dang chuang qing guan'') (1985) *''The Retur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiorella Mannoia
Fiorella Mannoia (; born 4 April 1954) is an Italian singer and songwriter. Biography The Beginning Fiorella Mannoia's father Luigi was an Italian film stuntman, and Fiorella, her brother Maurizio and sister Patrizia began work in this area as children. Fiorella Mannoia's first film role as a stuntwoman was at the age of 13 in the film '' Non cantare, spara!'' ("Don't Sing, Shoot!") (1968). She often acted as a stand-in for Monica Vitti, e.g., in '' Amore mio aiutami'' ("Help Me, My Love"), and was also a stand-in for Candice Bergen in '' The Hunting Party''. She debuted in the world of music at the Castrocaro Music Festival in 1968, singing ''Un bambino sul leone'' ("A Child on the Lion") by Adriano Celentano. Although she didn't win, she obtained a record contract with Carisch, with whom she recorded her first 45, ''Ho saputo che partivi'' ("I Found Out You Were Leaving"), which had on the B-side ''Le ciliegie'' ("The Cherries"), written by the young guitarist Riccardo Zap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corriere Della Sera
The ''Corriere della Sera'' (; en, "Evening Courier") is an Italian daily newspaper published in Milan with an average daily circulation of 410,242 copies in December 2015. First published on 5 March 1876, ''Corriere della Sera'' is one of Italy's oldest newspapers and is Italy's most read newspaper. Its masthead has remained unchanged since its first edition in 1876. It reached a circulation of over 1 million under editor and co-owner Luigi Albertini, between 1900 and 1925. He was a strong opponent of socialism, of clericalism, and of Prime Minister Giovanni Giolitti who was willing to compromise with those forces. Albertini's opposition to the Fascist regime forced the other co-owners to oust him in 1925. Today its main competitors are Rome's ''la Repubblica'' and Turin's '' La Stampa''. History and profile ''Corriere della Sera'' was first published on Sunday 5 March 1876 by Eugenio Torelli Viollier. In 1899 the paper began to offer a weekly illustrated supplement, ''La D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piero Pelù
Pietro "Piero" Pelù (born 10 February 1962) is an Italian singer and songwriter, best known for his work with the Italian band Litfiba. He was born in Florence. In July 1999, Pelù quit Litfiba. In 2000, he released his first solo album ''Né buoni né cattivi''. In 2002, his duet with an Indonesian popstar, Anggun, entitled "L'amore immaginato" reached No.1 in the National Italian Airplay Charts for over two months. In 2009, Back in Litfiba with historical founder Ghigo Renzulli. In 2013, he appeared as one of the four judges on ''The Voice of Italy''. He participated at the Sanremo Music Festival 2020 with the song "Gigante". Discography Litfiba *'' Guerra'' (1982) *'' Luna/La preda'' (1983) *'' Eneide di Krypton'' (1983) *''Yassassin'' (1984) *'' Desaparecido'' (1985) *'' Transea'' (1986) *'' 17 RE'' (1986) *''Live 12-5-87 (Aprite i vostri occhi)'' (1987, live) *''Litfiba 3'' (1988) *''Pirata'' (1989) *'' El Diablo'' (1990) *''Sogno Ribelle'' (1992) *''Terremoto'' (1993 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mia Martini
Mia Martini (; born Domenica Rita Adriana Bertè ; 20 September 1947 – 12 May 1995) was an Italian singer, songwriter and musician.James Christopher MongerMia Martini allmusic.com raiuno.rai.it. April 2000 She is considered, by many experts, one of the most important and expressive female voices of , characterised by her interpretative intensity and her soulful performance. Her debut album, ''Oltre la collina'' with the song "Padre davvero" is regarded as one of the best Italian albums made by a female artist."I miti musica" n. 18, "Mia Martini", Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, 1999 Hit songs like " |
Lucio Fabbri
Lucio Fabbri (born 25 March 1955) is an Italian composer, conductor, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Born in Crema, Lombardy, Fabbri graduated in violin and then in the early 1970s he was a member of the progressive rock groups Il Pacco and Piazza delle Erbe. After these experiences he worked as a session musician for several artists, including Roberto Vecchioni, Claudio Rocchi, and Eugenio Finardi, with whom he composed the hit "La radio". In 1978 Fabbri made his solo debut with the instrumental album ''Amarena'', and the same year he became a member of Premiata Forneria Marconi as violinist and keyboardist. Starting from the 1980s he devoted himself to arranging and conducting, notably collaborating with Matia Bazar, Paul Young, Umberto Tozzi, Mika, Paola & Chiara, Miguel Bosé, Milva, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Gianni Morandi, Enzo Jannacci, Fiorella Mannoia, Giorgio Faletti, Giusy Ferreri, Howard Jones, Ivan Graziani, Marco Mengoni, Massimo Ranieri, Max ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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