Lucio Dalla (born 4 March 1943 in Bologna – died 1 March 2012) was an Italian singer-songwriter and musician, active from the 1960s to 2012, known for his work as a composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist (clarinet, saxophone, piano).

Born in Bologna on 4 March 1943; died 1 March 2012. Played clarinet, saxophone and piano; collaborated with Roberto Roversi and toured with Francesco De Gregori; participated in Sanremo (including 4/3/1943). Author of widely known songs and albums including Comè profondo il mare, Dalla and the self-titled Lucio Dalla.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Lucio Dalla's songwriting, recurring themes of solitude, time and the future, and standout albums from the 1970s–1980s. Critics single out Com'è profondo il mare, Dalla and Lucio Dalla as high points. Later work receives mixed but often appreciative takes.

For:Fans of Italian singer-songwriters, listeners who like narrative and melancholic pop, readers interested in Italian music history.

 After the deep-sea apnea, one must eventually surface to catch a breath.

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 When Lucio Dalla used to let us listen to real records.

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 It’s simply my favorite local FM station broadcasting the usual nighttime tape, heard and reheard…

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