Franco Simone

The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter from Apulia, active since 1972. Known for hits like Respiro and Tu... E Così Sia, with a distinctive voice and recordings also in Spanish that found wide audiences in Latin America.

Winner of the Castrocaro Festival in 1972; long-running career as a singer-songwriter; notable songs include Respiro and Tu... E Così Sia; debut album Se Di Mezzo C'è L'Amore features the Castrocaro-winning song Con gli occhi chiusi (e i pugni stretti).

DeBaser’s reviews cast Franco Simone as underrated but enduring, emphasizing a distinctive voice and strong songwriting. One dives into the 1973 debut Se Di Mezzo C'è L'Amore, spotlighting several standout tracks. Another, playfully written, underlines his stature and catalog appeal. Known milestones include winning Castrocaro 1972 and 70s hits like Respiro and Tu... E Così Sia.