Pino Donaggio

The Profile

Pino Donaggio (born 24 November 1941 in Burano, Italy) is an Italian singer-songwriter and composer. He began recording in 1959, wrote the 1965 hit "Io che non vivo (senza te)", and later became a prolific film-score composer.

Author of the 1965 song "Io che non vivo (senza te)" (later recorded in English by Dusty Springfield as "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me"); began as a singer-songwriter and released the album Recital; transitioned to film composition and scored films including Carrie, Dressed to Kill and other collaborations with director Brian De Palma; composed music for Italian film and television (credits include work for shows such as Don Matteo in available records).

Two DeBaser reviews emphasize Donaggio's role as a 1960s Italian singer-songwriter and the author of "Io che non vivo (senza te)". They note his transition to film scoring and notable collaborations with director Brian De Palma. The reviews mix musical analysis, cultural context and personal reminiscence.