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Francesco De Gregori

Musician
Forfans of italian singer-songwriters, lyric-focused listeners, and newcomers curious about de gregori’s classics.
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The Profile

Francesco De Gregori (born 1951, Rome) is an Italian singer-songwriter known for poetic, often hermetic lyrics and a refined blend of folk and rock. He broke through with Rimmel (1975), expanded his scope with Bufalo Bill (1976), and delivered the landmark Titanic (1982). Signature songs include La donna cannone, Generale, La storia, and La leva calcistica della classe ’68.

Widely nicknamed “Il Principe.” Documented influence from Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Collaborations include Lucio Dalla (e.g., Il giovane esploratore Tobia) and Ivano Fossati (producer on Scacchi e tarocchi). The 1976 Palalido episode in Milan—the so‑called “trial of De Gregori”—is a well-known event in his career. Noted for live rearrangements and frequent anthologies.

Francesco De Gregori is celebrated here for poetic, hermetic songwriting and fearless storytelling. Reviews praise milestones like Rimmel (1975), Bufalo Bill (1976) and Titanic (1982), and discuss controversies such as the 1976 Palalido “trial.” Live recordings and latter-day albums show constant reinterpretation. Expect Dylan/Cohen shadows, Italian history, and unforgettable songs like La donna cannone and Generale.

Notable Quotes

❝ "'Bufalo Bill' is this cross and delight of mine: well, if I could, I would probably redo it with better attention to sounds and arrangements. I did it that way, bare and essential, to punish myself for having made 'Rimmel,' which had sold too much... crazy stuff!"
❝ "To understand De Gregori, you must not just listen to him; you have to feel him."
❝ "Captain, I did not want to tell you, but there is a white woman in the middle of the sea... so enormous, fresh and dark, that one never tires of looking at her..."
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