Italian singer-songwriter, lyricist and poet, active from the 1960s until 2013, known for melancholic and popular songs.

Reviewers describe him as a poet with a controversial public persona (womanizer, troubled) and highlight summer-themed hits such as 'Tutto il resto è noia' and 'Una favola d'estate'. One reviewer recommends listening to 'Non me portà a casa' to grasp his self-perception.

Two DeBaser reviews present Franco Califano as a poetic, controversial singer-songwriter. Reviewers emphasize his lyrical sensitivity and the tension between his public persona and his art. Key songs and collections discussed include 'Tutto il resto è noia', 'Una favola d'estate' and 'Ti perdo'. The overall stance is appreciative, urging listeners to engage with the music to understand his poetics.

For:Fans of Italian singer-songwriters (cantautori), listeners of poetic/melancholic pop, and those curious about persona vs art.

 Califano is someone who, "womanizer, drug addict, wandering soul,"

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 Califano is, in truth, "the" singer of Summer:

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