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Claudio Baglioni

Musician
Forfans of italian cantautori, curious newcomers to baglioni, live-performance aficionados, and skeptics seeking context.
28 Reviews 53 Definitions 32 Charts
Italian Pop Pop Italian Song

The Profile

Claudio Baglioni (born 1951, Rome) is an Italian singer‑songwriter (cantautore) known for melodic pop and ambitious concept works. Breakthroughs include Questo piccolo grande amore (1972), Sabato pomeriggio (1975) and the chart‑topping La vita è adesso (1985). He has collaborated with figures such as Vangelis and Luis Bacalov and pursued expansive projects from Assolo (1986) to Oltre (1990) and Viaggiatore sulla coda del tempo (1999).

Reviews note: arrangements by Vangelis (E tu, 1974) and Luis Bacalov (Sabato pomeriggio, 1975); the 1986 Assolo tour pioneered a live MIDI one‑man format; Oltre (1990) drew on world‑music colors with guests including Mia Martini, Pino Daniele, Paco de Lucía and Youssou N'Dour; Q.P.G.A. was expanded in 2009 with many collaborations; Anime in gioco ties to the TV show Anima mia (1997); a tutto cuore aired on Rai 1 (2024) with direction by Duccio Forzano and staging by Giuliano Peparini; he announced a farewell to the stage in 2026. Themes often circle love, waiting and everyday scenes, especially in Rome‑set concept albums.

DeBaser’s readers tackle Baglioni’s arc from ’70s concept suites and radio staples to ’90s experiments and audacious live formats. Some hail the craft and stamina; others skewer excess and polish. Key albums like Sabato pomeriggio, Strada facendo, La vita è adesso and Oltre draw the widest debate. The stage work—Assolo to a tutto cuore—wins respect for ambition and endurance.

Notable Quotes

❝ A 72-year-old singer who performed for over 3 hours without ever holding back.
❝ At the beginning of 1977, Claudio Baglioni releases his sixth album, "Solo".
❝ “Assolo” is an excellent live album, comparable to certain performances by Billy Joel or the best Elton John (thinking of 17-11-70, of course).
❝ The most useless record in the world is finally a reality, in discount stores, at rest stops, if necessary even in pharmacies and hardware stores.
❝ Yes, I listened to it again recently, and there’s not a note or song that’s out of place… everything works well.
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