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Antonello Venditti

Musician
Forfans of italian cantautori, newcomers exploring 70s political songwriting, and anyone in love with rome-centered stories and big melodies.
41 Reviews 65 Definitions 52 Charts
Italian Pop Pop Singer-Songwriters

The Profile

Antonello Venditti (born in Rome, 1949) is an Italian singer-songwriter and pianist. Rising from the Folkstudio scene, he reached acclaim in the 1970s with politically tinged, piano-led albums (Lilly, Sotto il segno dei pesci). In the 1980s he achieved massive mainstream success (Cuore, In questo mondo di ladri) while keeping Rome and everyday stories at the core of his writing.

Known for long-form piano pieces like Lo stambecco ferito, recurring themes about Rome, and collaborations with saxophonist Gato Barbieri (e.g., Modena). In questo mondo di ladri and Benvenuti in paradiso are noted best-sellers. Alta marea is a cover of Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over. Later work Dalla pelle al cuore is often cited as a partial resurgence.

Reviews praise the 1970s peak (Lilly, Sotto il segno dei pesci, Modena) for political bite and strong piano writing. The 1980s bring huge popularity (Cuore, In questo mondo di ladri) with a pop sheen. The 1990s output is often criticized, though later works like Dalla pelle al cuore earn partial redemption. Standout tracks include Lo stambecco ferito and Notte prima degli esami, with frequent nods to Rome and collaborations like Gato Barbieri’s sax.

Notable Quotes

❝ Conclusion: for the undersigned, one of the greatest songs ever, both for the lyrics and the music, not only of Venditti but of all Italian music,
❝ Now, Modena represents for me his best piece, and it is the one I would include in a top 10 of the greatest Italian songs of all time.
❝ Lilly ultimately marks the dawn of a great musical season
❝ For many (including myself), it is the beginning of artistic death.
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