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Umberto Tozzi

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Forfans of italian pop, sanremo aficionados, and curious rock listeners exploring tozzi’s catalog.
4 Reviews 30 Definitions 12 Charts
Italian Rock Rock Pop

The Profile

Umberto Tozzi is an Italian singer-songwriter from Turin, active since the 1970s. He broke through with Ti amo (1977), Tu (1978) and Gloria (1979), often working with lyricist Giancarlo Bigazzi. Gloria later became an international hit via Laura Branigan’s cover. In 1987 he performed at Eurovision with Raf on Gente di mare.

Italian pop icon known for melodic hits with rock shades; long-time collaborator of Giancarlo Bigazzi; international success with Gloria; Eurovision 1987 with Raf (Gente di mare); continued activity through albums and compilations.

Reviews here cover Tozzi’s sugary summer hits and his rock-tinged turns, from Tu to the deeper 1980 album Tozzi. There’s praise for social conscience on Gli altri siamo noi (1991) and for a confident return on Yesterday, Today. Overall tone skews positive, with a mix of nostalgia and critical wit.

Notable Quotes

❝ The eponymous album by the Turin singer-songwriter, written in collaboration with Giancarlo Bigazzi, was released in 1980 under the CGD label.
❝ With "Gli altri siamo noi" Giancarlo Bigazzi crafted another great piece, which still holds its validity today...
❝ In short, the TOZZI STYLE that we all know and love is back!
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