Umberto Balsamo

Italian singer-songwriter highlighted in these reviews for his late-1970s records, notably the albums Malgrado tutto... L'angelo azzurro (1977) and Balla! (1979).

Reviews on DeBaser note the 1977 album Malgrado tutto... L'angelo azzurro and the 1979 album Balla!. The single "Dance" (from Balla!) had success in European discotheques. The song "L'angelo azzurro" is credited in the reviews to a collaboration between lyricist Cristiano Malgioglio and Balsamo (music); the reviews also mention recordings made in London with noted session musicians and name Simon Phillips on drums.

Two nostalgic, personal reviews recall Umberto Balsamo's late-1970s records. Writers highlight the disco and easy-listening flavours of Balla! (1979) and the melancholic L'Angelo Azzurro (1977). The pieces mix musical notes with autobiographical memories.

For:Fans of 1970s Italian pop, disco-era collectors, listeners who like nostalgic singer-songwriter records.