Franco Simone

The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter, active since the early 1970s; winner of the Castrocaro Festival (1972) and known for songs such as "Respiro" and "Tu... E Così Sia."

Born 18 December 1949 in Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy. Winner of the Castrocaro Festival in 1972; career includes Festivalbar appearances and a long recording history including Italian and Spanish-language releases.

Two DeBaser reviews present Franco Simone as an enduring Italian singer-songwriter, praised for a distinctive voice and a strong debut album. Reviewers highlight his 1972 Castrocaro victory, songs like "Respiro" and "Tu... E Così Sia", and a career that weathered changing musical fashions. One review calls the debut (Se Di Mezzo C'è L'Amore) excellent with several standout tracks.