Cochi Ponzoni e Renato Pozzetto

The Profile

Italian comedy duo from Milan formed by Cochi (Aurelio) Ponzoni and Renato Pozzetto. Known for surreal, satirical songs and television work, often in collaboration with Enzo Jannacci.

Their 1976 album Ritornare alle 17 features strong involvement by Enzo Jannacci and includes songs tied to the film Sturmtruppen; classics include E la vita, la vita. TV highlights include Quelli della domenica and Il poeta e il contadino. The compilation Le canzoni intelligenti resurfaced alongside the TV series Nebbia in Val Padana.

Two reviews revisit Cochi e Renato’s mix of cabaret and song. Slim celebrates the edgy, experimental Ritornare alle 17 (1976) with strong Jannacci involvement and film tie-ins to Sturmtruppen. Another review surveys the compilation Le canzoni intelligenti, touching classics like E la vita, la vita and their TV legacy. Overall tone: affectionate, with a wink and some bittersweet laughter.