romeo1985

It's true, but was I right about Guccini? I don't remember well.

Anyway, Franco Simone remains a good singer from the most flourishing period, namely the '70s; he reminds me of the voice of Tito Schipa Jr. His songs are mainly directed towards women, but he hasn't failed to include more reflective moments focused on the past. It's worth mentioning that he achieved good success in South America and, if I'm not mistaken, performed some songs by Guccini. In conclusion, I have to say that he deserves to be reevaluated.

Avenger, my advice is to go ahead; if you care about Italian music, you write very well, you have good qualities, and I can feel that you are sincere, I notice it. The passion for Italian music nowadays is not looked upon favorably. This is not an argument against foreign music (I also listen to something "non-italiano," The Smiths above all, Belle and Sebastian, and the Beach Boys), but I get emotional in front of a song by Franco Simone or another singer; I couldn't get moved by any metal-punk band, etc. The value of these artists is exactly that. These songs that we feel are ours, we see them as part of us, even the catchphrases, after their time you have an insane desire to hear them because they remind you of the time that has passed, they make you feel nostalgic. Sorry if I always give my examples, but once at the beach, I was at a little table with a girl (always the one from the car), and we were discussing, and I was trying to rekindle a relationship that was now worn out; I saw no positive solutions, and suddenly from the jukebox, we heard a song we had listened to together, and suddenly we looked at each other and started laughing. She said: Do you remember when we used to listen to it? And I replied: How could I ever forget!

Thank you, sfasciacarrozze, I didn't mean to offend anyone. I simply reviewed a book that I loved very much, with some advice for those about to attend the faculty I chose. This book marked an era for us, but I apologize for this opinion of mine, and I also apologize for my music reviews if they weren't appreciated. I don't want to provoke anyone; I loved DeBaser long before I started writing reviews, thanks to reviews like those of Paolo and valeriorivoli. This site is also followed by many lovers of Italian music who, as soon as they find something about DeBaser, go read it. So (and I apologize) I thought I would write something too, but I repeat that it wasn't my intention to provoke. I wanted to tell Pibroch that the Bramanti Pagani Salsa is an excellent book, but the Marcellini-Sbordone is the one I used.

It's true, bartleboom, unfortunately, you have to learn to be alone and accept defeats as well, goodbye.

Thank you again, avenger. I repeat, for me, someone like Franco Simone deserves infinite respect, and it shouldn't be underestimated, just like all Italian music. On a rainy Sunday in August, I had just that song playing in the car, and who do I find in front of me? The girl I loved, as if in a movie scene. The moment was mandatory, and in the car, she was embarrassed with the song on the stereo while I kept telling her I loved her, like in a film. But when we reached the front door, she left, and I was alone again. Thank you again.

Vigilante, you've surprised me again!, the legendary Franco Simone is my companion on days of sadness and solitude, thank you for reviewing him, the most beautiful song for me is "tu e così sia," a truly great song.

Paolo, you are simply the best, thank you for everything. I want everyone to know that for Romeo1985, Il Paolo is the BEST, and I will never surpass you, that's for sure. As for Heather, it's true that she has become a gay icon (even though the whole decade is highly admired by the scene), nonetheless, my esteemed Paolo, I truly wanted to meet La Parisi! Thank you, Il Paolo, I have no words to describe my admiration for YOU.

Rimmel is my favorite song; it perfectly describes how one feels in those moments, capturing all the disenchantment.

Look just a moment, this is the only album I have by De Gregori, personally I don't really love it that much, I admire this album, songs like Alice, La leva calcistica, La donna cannone, Rimmel, actually this collection represents the early De Gregori well, anyway nice review on the Nomadi.