Lucio Dalla (born March 4, 1943 in Bologna, Italy; died 1 March 2012 in Mon… Read Full Bio ↴Lucio Dalla (born March 4, 1943 in Bologna, Italy; died 1 March 2012 in Montreux, Switzerland) was a popular Italian singer-songwriter and musician. He also played clarinet and keyboards.
He was the composer of Caruso (1986), which has been covered by numerous international artists. A version of Caruso sung by Luciano Pavarotti sold over 9 million copies and the song was a track on Andrea Bocelli's first international album Romanza which has sold over 16 million albums world wide thus far; the song is a tribute to the emblematic opera tenor Enrico Caruso.
He began to play the clarinet at an early age, in a jazz band in Rome. The singer-songwriter Gino Paoli noticed Dalla's vocal qualities and suggested he attempt a solo career as an Italian soul singer. In 1964, at age 21, Dalla recorded his first 45 rpm containing "Lei (non è per me)" and "Ma questa sera". However, Dalla's debut at the Cantagiro festival in 1965 was unsuccessful probably due to his appearance and to his music, which was considered too experimental for the time. His first album, 1999, was released the following year. His next album, Terra di Gaibola (from the name of a suburb of Bologna), was released in 1970 and contained some early Dalla classics.
His first hit was "4 Marzo 1943", which garnered some success at the Sanremo Festival. Regardless of its title, the song became popularly known as "Gesu bambino". Also successful was "Piazza grande", which Dalla would sing again at Sanremo.
At this point, Dalla made a decisive move in his career, starting a collaboration with the Bolognese poet Roberto Roversi. Roversi wrote the lyrics to Dalla's next three albums Il giorno aveva cinque teste (The Day Had Five Heads) (1973), Anidride solforosa (1975) and Automobili (Automobiles) (1976) Although these albums did not sell in large numbers, they were noted by critics for the unusual mix of Roversi's weird lyrics with Dalla's improvisatory, and sometimes experimental, compositional abilities.
The duo had already broken up by the time the concept album Automobili was released. Roversi, who had been against the album's release, chose the pseudonym "Norisso" when it was time to register the songs. The album, however, included one of Dalla's most popular songs, "Nuvolari", named after the famous 1930s Italian racer.
Affected by the end of the collaboration, Dalla decided to write the lyrics of his next albums himself. This decision proved to be surprisingly good, and he soon emerged as one of the most intelligent and musically cultured of the Italian singer-songwriters. The first album of this new phase was Com'è profondo il mare (1977), in which Dalla was accompanied by some members of the future pop band Stadio. The title track or "Quale allegria" are today ranked among the best Italian songs.
Dalla's poetic inspiration was confirmed by the following albums, all entitled Lucio Dalla or Dalla and all best-sellers. They contain classics like "Anna e Marco", "L'anno che verrà", "Futura", and "Cara".
In 1979, his popularity was confirmed by the success of the Banana Republic tour and album of 1979 together with singer-songwriter Francesco De Gregori, his band, and his friend Ron.
The hit single Attenti al Lupo (1990) gave him wider success in Europe.
He was invited for duetting on Pavarotti and friends, singing his own hit "Caruso" with Luciano Pavarotti.
He died from a heart attack in 1 March 2012 while on tour at Switzerland.
He was the composer of Caruso (1986), which has been covered by numerous international artists. A version of Caruso sung by Luciano Pavarotti sold over 9 million copies and the song was a track on Andrea Bocelli's first international album Romanza which has sold over 16 million albums world wide thus far; the song is a tribute to the emblematic opera tenor Enrico Caruso.
He began to play the clarinet at an early age, in a jazz band in Rome. The singer-songwriter Gino Paoli noticed Dalla's vocal qualities and suggested he attempt a solo career as an Italian soul singer. In 1964, at age 21, Dalla recorded his first 45 rpm containing "Lei (non è per me)" and "Ma questa sera". However, Dalla's debut at the Cantagiro festival in 1965 was unsuccessful probably due to his appearance and to his music, which was considered too experimental for the time. His first album, 1999, was released the following year. His next album, Terra di Gaibola (from the name of a suburb of Bologna), was released in 1970 and contained some early Dalla classics.
His first hit was "4 Marzo 1943", which garnered some success at the Sanremo Festival. Regardless of its title, the song became popularly known as "Gesu bambino". Also successful was "Piazza grande", which Dalla would sing again at Sanremo.
At this point, Dalla made a decisive move in his career, starting a collaboration with the Bolognese poet Roberto Roversi. Roversi wrote the lyrics to Dalla's next three albums Il giorno aveva cinque teste (The Day Had Five Heads) (1973), Anidride solforosa (1975) and Automobili (Automobiles) (1976) Although these albums did not sell in large numbers, they were noted by critics for the unusual mix of Roversi's weird lyrics with Dalla's improvisatory, and sometimes experimental, compositional abilities.
The duo had already broken up by the time the concept album Automobili was released. Roversi, who had been against the album's release, chose the pseudonym "Norisso" when it was time to register the songs. The album, however, included one of Dalla's most popular songs, "Nuvolari", named after the famous 1930s Italian racer.
Affected by the end of the collaboration, Dalla decided to write the lyrics of his next albums himself. This decision proved to be surprisingly good, and he soon emerged as one of the most intelligent and musically cultured of the Italian singer-songwriters. The first album of this new phase was Com'è profondo il mare (1977), in which Dalla was accompanied by some members of the future pop band Stadio. The title track or "Quale allegria" are today ranked among the best Italian songs.
Dalla's poetic inspiration was confirmed by the following albums, all entitled Lucio Dalla or Dalla and all best-sellers. They contain classics like "Anna e Marco", "L'anno che verrà", "Futura", and "Cara".
In 1979, his popularity was confirmed by the success of the Banana Republic tour and album of 1979 together with singer-songwriter Francesco De Gregori, his band, and his friend Ron.
The hit single Attenti al Lupo (1990) gave him wider success in Europe.
He was invited for duetting on Pavarotti and friends, singing his own hit "Caruso" with Luciano Pavarotti.
He died from a heart attack in 1 March 2012 while on tour at Switzerland.
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Lucio Dalla Lyrics
4 Marzo 1943 Dice che era un bell'uomo e veniva Veniva dal mare Parlava u…
Amen Non io non so perché Ma c'è una brutta bestia…
Anna Bellanna Anna Bellanna profuma di salvia in riva al mare raccoglie…
Anna e Marco Anna come sono tante Anna permalosa Anna bello sguardo Sguar…
Apriti Cuore In questa notte calda di ottobre, apriti cuore non stare…
Attenti al lupo C'è una casetta piccola così Con tante finestrelle colorate …
Ayrton Il mio nome è Ayrton e faccio il pilota e…
Balla balla ballerino Balla balla ballerino tutta la notte e al mattino Non fermar…
Bisogna Saper Perdere No non puoi sempre vincere... Tu non devi odiarmi se…
Canzone Non so aspettarti più di tanto Ogni minuto mi dà L'istinto d…
Cara Cosa ho davanti, non riesco più a parlare dimmi cosa ti…
Caruso Qui dove il mare luccica E tira forte il vento Su una…
Chissà se lo sai Ti ho guardata e per il momento non esistono 2…
Ciao C'è stato come un lampo lì proprio in mezzo al…
Come è profondo il mare Siamo noi, siamo in tanti Ci nascondiamo di notte Per paura …
Dark Bologna Lungo l'autostrada da lontano ti vedrò Ecco là le luci di…
Disperato erotico stomp Ti hanno vista bere a una fontana che non ero…
Don't Touch Me Anna non abita più qui Laura se ne è andata…
Felicità Se tutte le stelle del mondo A un certo momento…
Futura Chissà chissà domani Su che cosa metteremo le mani Se…
Henna Adesso basta sangue ma non vedi Non stiamo nemmeno più…
Il Cielo Il cielo, La terra finisce e là comincia il cielo…
Il Gigante E La Bambina Il gigante e la bambina Sotto il sole contro il vento In…
Il Parco Della Luna Sono più di cent'anni che al parco della luna Arriva Sonni…
Itaca Capitano che hai negli occhi Il tuo nobile destino Pensi m…
L'Anno che verrà Caro amico ti scrivo così mi distraggo un po' e siccome se…
L'Ultima luna La settima luna Era quella del luna-park Lo scimmione si a…
Là A me piaceva andare di notte ogni estate in riva…
LA La Signora è in lacrime e si ferma ad ascoltare Attraversa…
La casa in riva al mare Dalla sua cella lui vedeva solo il mare Ed una casa…
La Sera Dei Miracoli È la sera dei miracoli fai attenzione Qualcuno nei vicoli…
Le rondini Vorrei entrare dentro i fili di una radio E volare…
Liberi Liberi ma completamente Liberi finalmente Liberi non è v…
Mambo Dov'è quel cuore, dov'è datemi un coltetto, un coltetto pe…
Milano Milano vicino all'Europa Milano che banche che cambi Milan…
Non Vergognarsi Mai Ho suonato due volte anche se avevo la chiave Non…
Nuvolari Nuvolari è basso di statura, Nuvolari è al di sotto…
Occhi Di Ragazza Occhi di ragazza Quanti cieli quanti mari che m'aspettano …
Piazza Grande Santi che pagano il mio pranzo non ce n'è Sulle panchine…
Quale allegria Quale allegria Se ti ho cercato per una vita senza…
Se io fossi un angelo Se io fossi un angelo Chissà cosa farei Alto, biondo,…
Siciliano La lava in fiamme scende la collina Mi lavo i…
Sottocasa Se si apre una finestra nel tuo cuore E c'è una…
Stella Stella, fammi scrivere parole Che la mia bocca non sa dire …
Stella di mare Cosi' stanco da Non dormire Le due di notte non…
Sylvie Stan cantando , stanno ballando Su di sopra sono già le…
Telefonami Tra Vent'Anni Telefonami tra vent'anni Io adesso non so cosa dirti Amo…
Tu Non Mi Basti Mai Vorrei essere il vestito che porterai Il rossetto che user…
Tutta La Vita Tutta la vita, con questo orribile rumore Su e giù o…
Un uomo come me Un uomo come me Se ha sete beve vino Se ha fame…
Washington Sto andando a Washington, ma a fare cosa non lo…