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Live 8 Concert, Rome
On 2 July 2005, a Live 8 concert was held at the Circus Maximus, Rome, Italy. The event is also referred to as "Live 8 Rome" or "Live 8 Italy". Lineup Past Live Aid performers are listed with an asterisk (*). In order of appearance: *Zucchero - "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime", "Overdose d'amore", "Diavolo in me" (R 15:00) *Duran Duran* - " (Reach Up for The) Sunrise", " Ordinary World", " Save a Prayer", " The Wild Boys" (R 15:14) *Elisa - "Luce (Tramonti a Nord Est)", "Una poesia anche per te" (R 15:39) *Negrita - "Un Mare Di Noia", "Storia Di Mary", "Rotolando Verso Sud", "Cambio" (R 15:53) *Negramaro - "Mentre Tutto Scorre", "Nuvole E Lenzuola", "Estate" (R 16:15) *Tim McGraw - " Drugs or Jesus", "Live Like You Were Dying" (R 16:29) *Faith Hill - "Mississippi Girl", " Breathe", "Piece of My Heart" (R 16:43) *Planet Funk - "Ultraviolet Boys", "Stop Me", "The Switch" (R 17:09) *Le Vibrazioni - "Sono Più Sereno", "Vieni Da Me", "Aspettando" (R 17:23) *Irene Grandi - "Per fare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Live 8 was a string of benefit concerts that took place on 2 July 2005, in the G8 states and in South Africa. They were timed to precede the G8 conference and summit held at the Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland, from 6–8 July 2005. Both events also coincided with the 20th anniversary of Live Aid. Run in support of the aims of the UK's Make Poverty History campaign and the Global Call to Action Against Poverty, ten simultaneous concerts were held on 2 July and one on 6 July. On 7 July, the G8 leaders pledged to double 2004 levels of aid to poor nations from US$25 billion to US$50 billion by 2010. Half of the money was to go to Africa. More than 1,000 musicians performed at the concerts, which were broadcast on 182 television networks and 2,000 radio networks. Live Aid organiser Bob Geldof announced the event on 31 May. Many former Live Aid acts offered their services to the cause. Prior to the official announcement of the event, many news sources referred to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Like You Were Dying (song)
"Live Like You Were Dying" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw, and was the lead single from his eighth album of the same name (2004). It was written by the songwriting team of Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman. The duo crafted the song based on family and friends who learned of illnesses (cancers), and how they often had a new perspective on life upon learning that they had limited time remaining. They decided to write a song based on the concept, hoping that it might inspire someone in such a situation. The song's lyrics center on experiencing life to its fullest, while also becoming a better person. Released in June 2004 as the lead single from the album, the song became an enormous success in the U.S. It spent seven weeks atop of the ''Billboard'' country music charts; the magazine later ranked it the biggest country song of the year. "Live Like You Were Dying" won several awards, including Single of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2004 Country Music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biagio Antonacci
Biagio Antonacci (; born 9 November 1963) is an Italian singer-songwriter from Milan. Biography Early life Biagio Antonacci was born in Milan and was raised in one of its suburbs (Rozzano). Despite learning how to play the drums at a young age, he had to study to obtain a diploma in surveying. He participated in the 38th Sanremo Music Festival in 1988 with the song ''Voglio vivere in un attimo''. He was first signed to a record company in 1989, with his debut album ''Sono cose che capitano'' which went unnoticed except for the song ''Fiore''. His second album, ''Adagio Biagio'', was released two years later. He slowly rose to recognition due to his two songs ''Danza sul mio petto'' and ''Però ti amo'' receiving airtime on the radio. He has two sons with Marianna Morandi, daughter of the Italian singer and actor Gianni Morandi. Success Despite the interest raised from his first two albums, he did not break into the music scene. He was aware that if his third album did not s ... [...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] |
Cesare Cremonini (singer-songwriter)
Cesare Cremonini (; born 27 March 1980) is an Italian singer-songwriter and actor. Cremonini was the leader of Lùnapop, a successful and popular Italian pop band between 1999 and 2002. In 2002 Lùnapop was disbanded. He has since pursued a successful solo career. His Lùnapop bandmate, Nicola 'Ballo' Balestri, has joined him in his new band, along with other musicians. The singer's biggest solo hits include "Vieni a vedere perché", "Latin Lover", "Gongi-Boy", " Marmellata #25", "Dicono di me", "Figlio di un re", "Il Comico", "Mondo", "Buon viaggio (Share The Love)", "Poetica" and "Nessuno Vuole Essere Robin". Since going solo, he has released six albums: ''Bagus'', ''Maggese'', ''1+8+24'', ''Il primo bacio sulla Luna, La Teoria dei Colori, Logico'' and ''Possibili Scenari''. There is an additional "special edition" version of ''Bagus'' with a DVD containing extra bonus and music videos. His album ''Maggese'' was partly recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios Abbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Britti
Alessandro "Alex" Britti (born 23 August 1968) is an Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist. Biography When he was 17, he started his first band, playing blues at clubs in Rome, and eventually moved to Milan. In 1989 he established the Alex Britti Blues Band. He has worked with Buddy Miles, Billy Preston, Louisiana Red and has toured Europe with Rosa King. In the mid-1990s, he toured with Francesco De Gregori. The experience prompted Britti to switch to a more soft rock-oriented sound. He had his first hit in 1998 when " Solo una volta (o tutta la vita)" made it to the top of the Italian charts. In 1999 he won in the newcomers category at the San Remo festival with the song "Oggi sono io". Discography Albums * 1998 - ''It.Pop'' * 2000 - ''La vasca'' * 2003 - ''Tre'' * 2005 - ''Festa'' * 2008 - ''Alex Britti MTV Unplugged'' * 2009 - ''.23'' * 2013 - ''Bene così'' * 2015 – ''In nome dell'amore - Volume 1'' * 2017 – ''In nome dell'amore - Volume 2'' Singles * 1998 - " Sol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Pezzali
Massimo Pezzali (born 14 November 1967 in Pavia), commonly known as Max Pezzali, is an Italian singer-songwriter. He was the principal singer and songwriter of the pop rock group 883. In 2004, he released his first solo album ''Il Mondo Insieme a Te''. The album was successful in Italy, and since then Pezzali has remained a solo artist. Taking into account his solo work, as well as his work dating back to 883, Pezzali has sold over 10 million albums, thereby becoming one of the most popular singers in the history of Italian music. Biography Early life Max Pezzali was born on 14 November 1967 in Pavia, Italy. His parents owned a florist shop near the family home. During his high school years, Pezzali was held back for one year because he did not achieve the required passing grades. It was in this class that he met his friend and future bandmate, Mauro Repetto. Pezzali and Repetto both shared a love for rock and roll music and it was this commonality that led them to the idea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiromancino
Tiromancino is an Italian pop group founded in 1989 by Federico Zampaglione. They have released 13 albums. Their music is a blend of folk and electronica. Discography *1992 - ''Tiromancyno'' *1994 - ''Insisto'' *1995 - ''Alone Alieno'' *1997 - ''Rosa spinto'' *2000 - ''La descrizione di un attimo'' *2002 - ''In continuo movimento'' *2004 - ''Illusioni parallele'' *2005 - ''95-05'' (greatest hits) *2007 - ''L'alba di domani'' *2008 - ''Il suono dei chilometri (live)'' *2010 - ''L`Essenziale"" (recorded in Los Angeles and co-produced by Saverio Principini Saverio Principini (also known as "Sage") is a certified multi-platinum music producer and songwriter active in the Los Angeles music scene since 1987. Early life and career Sage began his musical career in Italy as a bassist for cult heavy me ...) *2014 - ''Indagine su un sentimento'' *2016 - ''Nel respiro del mondo'' References External links Official site Italian musical groups Musical groups established in 1989 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irene Grandi
Irene Grandi (born 6 December 1969) is an Italian singer and songwriter. During her career she has sung in Spanish and has performed duets in German, French, Indian and in African languages, selling around 5 million records and earning 9 top-ten albums and 6 top-ten singles of which one number-one on the Italian music charts. She has participated five times at the Sanremo Music Festival gaining the podium in 2000. Grandi has performed for six times at the Festivalbar, conquering twice the platform and winning the Radio Awards. In the 2009 she has won a Wind Music Award, and in 2011 a Sanremo Hit Award. Biography Irene Grandi was born in Florence. She debuted in the Sanremo Music Festival in the category ''New Proposed'' with "Fuori", in 1994, which was later won by Andrea Bocelli, who was also debuting the same year. Her first album, ''Irene Grandi'', contained songs written with Eros Ramazzotti ("Sposati subito") and Jovanotti ("T.V.B."). In 1995, her second album, ''In va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Vibrazioni
Le Vibrazioni (English: ''The Vibrations'') is an Italian rock and pop band formed in Milan in 1999. They made their breakthrough in 2003 with their debut single ''Dedicato a te'' ("Dedicated to you"), which went platinum in Italy. All their albums have been released on BMG. Biography The four founding members, all born in Milan or its metropolitan area, are Francesco Sarcina (guitar and vocals), Stefano Verderi (guitar and keyboards), Marco Castellani (bass), and Alessandro Deidda (drums). After many years spent playing in clubs around Milan, the group signed with BMG and debuted with the single ''Dedicato a te'', which topped the Italian charts and became one of 2003 best-selling singles. Later in the same year they published their first album, 'Le Vibrazioni', whose sales exceeded 300,000 copies and from which the singles ''In una notte d'estate'', ''Vieni da me'', ''Sono più sereno'' and ''...E se ne va'' were extracted. ''...E se ne va'' would later be included in the so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Planet Funk
Planet Funk is an Italian electronic band. The group is composed of Marco Baroni, Domenico "GG" Calipari, Alex Neri, Dan Black and formerly Sergio Della Monica who died in February 2018. In addition a number of guest vocalists joined the group, including: Auli Kokko, Sally Doherty, Raiz, John Graham, Giuliano Sangiorgi and Alex Uhlmann. History Their first single, " Chase the Sun", reached number five on the UK Singles Chart in 2001. The melody is borrowed from Ennio Morricone's tune "Alla Luce Del Giorno", off the score of the 1969 film Metti, una sera a cena. The song has enjoyed a rise in popularity ever since Sky Sports began using it during its coverage of the Professional Darts Corporation's major tournaments. The crowds in the venues are encouraged to chant and rave to the song during the advert breaks of matches, and the song has a cult following amongst darts fans. The song is also known to be chanted by supporters at the games of Australian football clubs Newcastle J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piece Of My Heart
"Piece of My Heart" is a romantic soul love song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns, originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. Franklin's single peaked in December 1967 at number 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart in the United States. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company (featuring Janis Joplin on lead vocals) covered the song in 1968 and had a much bigger hit with it, after which Franklin's version was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The song has since been remade by several singers, including Dusty Springfield also in 1968, Faith Hill in 1994 and duet version by Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone in 2005. In 2004, the Big Brother and the Holding Company version was ranked No. 353 on ''Rolling Stone'' list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song is also included among The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. Erma Franklin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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