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THE REVIEW
Paolo Conte, the lawyer born in Asti on January 6, 1937, who left his father's practice to dedicate himself to a singer-songwriter career and make us dream with his poetic lyrics and perfect melodies.
The Best Of was released in '96 and is a collection of his best masterpieces, some of which include Via con me, Boogie, Sparring Partner, Gelato al limon, Genova per noi, and many other breathtaking songs...
Songs that are more like poems due to the refinement and mystery that the lyrics evoke, and I honestly would never have believed that a lawyer could be so poetic.
Of course, certain songs, like Happy Feet, have nonsensical lyrics, but the melodies and double meanings manage to save all the songs on this magnificent CD and earn it a 5.
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Summary by Bot
This review celebrates Paolo Conte’s 'The Best Of' album, highlighting its poetic lyrics and perfect melodies. The collection features some of his most iconic tracks like 'Via con me' and 'Gelato al limon.' Despite some playful, nonsensical lyrics in songs like 'Happy Feet,' the overall refined and mysterious tone of the album earns it high praise.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Paolo Conte
Paolo Conte (born January 6, 1937) is an Italian singer-songwriter and pianist from Asti, known for jazz- and chanson-inflected songs, cinematic lyrics and a smoky baritone. He began his career as a songwriter in the 1960s and released his first solo albums in the 1970s; his best-known records include Paris Milonga and Aguaplano.44 Reviews
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By Just A Moment
Paolo Conte is an extraordinary 'craftsman' of music, combining jazz and swing with classical and South American rhythms in a completely personal way.
Conte’s voice does not shout, it whispers. It doesn’t sing, it accompanies.
