Fred Bongusto
Fred Bongusto, (Alfredo Antonio Carlo Buongusto, Campobasso, Molise, Italy,… Read Full Bio ↴Fred Bongusto, (Alfredo Antonio Carlo Buongusto, Campobasso, Molise, Italy, 6 April 1935 – 8 November 2019) was an Italian singer, songwriter and soundtrack composer who was very popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
He debuted with the song "Bella Bellissima", which was written by his friend Ghigo Agosti and produced by the Milan-based label Primary. It was released on phonographic record in 1960, with "Doce Doce" as the back side. Some of his most successful songs include "Malaga", "Una rotonda sul mare", "Spaghetti a Detroit" and "Prima c'eri tu", which won the 1966 edition of Un Disco per l'Estate. Bongusto was also successful in South America, especially Brazil. He collaborated with Toquinho and Vinicius de Moraes.
He composed the soundtracks of 24 movies, such as Day After Tomorrow (1968), Un Detective (1969), The Divorce (1970), Come Have Coffee with Us (1970), The Eroticist (1972), Gli ordini sono ordini (1972), Malizia (1973), Lovers and Other Relatives (1974), Le farò da padre (1974), Conviene far bene l'amore (1975), Al piacere di rivederla (1976), Oh, Serafina! (1976), Fantozzi contro tutti (1980), Fracchia la belva umana (1981) and Superfantozzi (1986). He also starred in Obiettivo ragazze (1961) and Peccato Veniale (1974).
In the 1990s, he was elected as a PSI town councillor in Bari. On 18 March 2005 the President of the Council (Premier), Silvio Berlusconi, presented him with a silver plate to celebrate the 50th year of his career. On 2 June 2005 he was awarded the title of Commendatore by President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.
He was married to Gabriella Palazzoli, an Italian soubrette, who was famous in the 1950s and 1960s. She is known for starring in the film Buonanotte... Avvocato! with Alberto Sordi. In 1960, before their marriage, Palazzoli had a previous marriage with American actor John Drew Barrymore, who is the father of her daughter Blyth Dolores. Blyth was raised by Bongusto.
Bongusto enjoyed playing football and tennis, and was very good at both sports. He enjoyed antiquing and reading Tex Willer comics. Bongusto spent much of his time in Ischia, in the village of Sant'Angelo, in the places which inspired some of his songs.
Bongusto died 8 November 2019, in Rome, Italy.
Born in Campobasso from Venetian mother and Neapolitan father Fred studies at the classical “Mario Pagano” high school and after earning his diploma, applies to University, and goes into Law at the University of Modena. While studying, he dedicates himself to music, with incredible passion, interpreting and composing melodies. In the 60s he feels the urge to go into the “big city” and heads north, where he starts his career as a night club artist. The time is right, and night clubs are booming with performers such as Bruno Martino and Peppino di Capri.
In those years Fred starts publishing his first albums, with songs such as Doce Doce and Frida. He is defined as an “intimist” for his songs are romantic and dreamy. But it is in 1964 that he is brought to the eye of the great public with Amore Fermati, theme song for a Gorni Kramer television program and is thus brought into the homes of many Italians. He then participates in the Naples Festival, city he loves and where he is welcomed with great affection.
In that same year he participates in “Un Disco per l’Estate” where he presents “Una Rotonda sul Mare” a song so successful it has today become one of the most loved and evocative pieces of the 60s.
In 1966 he returns to “Un disco per l’estate” and wins with Prima c’eri tu confirming his fame and earning an ever growing appreciation from the public.
And that is how Fred, reaching out with his very personal and innovative style, becomes the “friend to the Italian dream” with songs that have become symbols, such as La mia estate con te, Spaghetti a Detroit, Tre settimane da raccontare, Malaga, and many others.
Towards the end of the 60s, Fred coincidentally discovers he is on the music charts in Brazil, and feeling close to the south-American way of life, with his guitar beating new rhythms in smoky clubs, he leaves to go and meet the great Vinicius De Moraes, Tom Jobim and Joao Jilberto. With the latter he records Malaga. His tours in Brazil and Argentina are countless but Fred also reaches the Unites States and completes various piece of work with the collaboration of great musicians and producers such as Don Costa.
In the seventies his creativity is tireless, and he interprets two very successful theme songs: Quando mi dici così with Minnie Minoprio and Petrosino from the homonymous television program. His new look, with shoulder length hair and sideburns, gives him a new nickname: “bel tenebroso”, “mysteriously handsome”. During the first half of the eighties, his tours in South America take up most of his time, specially in Brazil, where he thinks of moving. In 1989 he participates in the Festival of Sanremo, and in 1992 tours Italy with Toquinho, and then favours him back by touring Brazil with him years later in 1996.
A less well-known chapter of his life, but equally important and prestigious, is connected with his activity as a successful movie soundtrack composer. “Matrimonio all’italiana”, “Malizia”, “Venga a prendere il caffè da noi”, “La cicala”, untile the recent “Kamikazen” by Gabriele Salvatores are just some of the movies he has composed the soundtracks for.
He debuted with the song "Bella Bellissima", which was written by his friend Ghigo Agosti and produced by the Milan-based label Primary. It was released on phonographic record in 1960, with "Doce Doce" as the back side. Some of his most successful songs include "Malaga", "Una rotonda sul mare", "Spaghetti a Detroit" and "Prima c'eri tu", which won the 1966 edition of Un Disco per l'Estate. Bongusto was also successful in South America, especially Brazil. He collaborated with Toquinho and Vinicius de Moraes.
He composed the soundtracks of 24 movies, such as Day After Tomorrow (1968), Un Detective (1969), The Divorce (1970), Come Have Coffee with Us (1970), The Eroticist (1972), Gli ordini sono ordini (1972), Malizia (1973), Lovers and Other Relatives (1974), Le farò da padre (1974), Conviene far bene l'amore (1975), Al piacere di rivederla (1976), Oh, Serafina! (1976), Fantozzi contro tutti (1980), Fracchia la belva umana (1981) and Superfantozzi (1986). He also starred in Obiettivo ragazze (1961) and Peccato Veniale (1974).
In the 1990s, he was elected as a PSI town councillor in Bari. On 18 March 2005 the President of the Council (Premier), Silvio Berlusconi, presented him with a silver plate to celebrate the 50th year of his career. On 2 June 2005 he was awarded the title of Commendatore by President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.
He was married to Gabriella Palazzoli, an Italian soubrette, who was famous in the 1950s and 1960s. She is known for starring in the film Buonanotte... Avvocato! with Alberto Sordi. In 1960, before their marriage, Palazzoli had a previous marriage with American actor John Drew Barrymore, who is the father of her daughter Blyth Dolores. Blyth was raised by Bongusto.
Bongusto enjoyed playing football and tennis, and was very good at both sports. He enjoyed antiquing and reading Tex Willer comics. Bongusto spent much of his time in Ischia, in the village of Sant'Angelo, in the places which inspired some of his songs.
Bongusto died 8 November 2019, in Rome, Italy.
Born in Campobasso from Venetian mother and Neapolitan father Fred studies at the classical “Mario Pagano” high school and after earning his diploma, applies to University, and goes into Law at the University of Modena. While studying, he dedicates himself to music, with incredible passion, interpreting and composing melodies. In the 60s he feels the urge to go into the “big city” and heads north, where he starts his career as a night club artist. The time is right, and night clubs are booming with performers such as Bruno Martino and Peppino di Capri.
In those years Fred starts publishing his first albums, with songs such as Doce Doce and Frida. He is defined as an “intimist” for his songs are romantic and dreamy. But it is in 1964 that he is brought to the eye of the great public with Amore Fermati, theme song for a Gorni Kramer television program and is thus brought into the homes of many Italians. He then participates in the Naples Festival, city he loves and where he is welcomed with great affection.
In that same year he participates in “Un Disco per l’Estate” where he presents “Una Rotonda sul Mare” a song so successful it has today become one of the most loved and evocative pieces of the 60s.
In 1966 he returns to “Un disco per l’estate” and wins with Prima c’eri tu confirming his fame and earning an ever growing appreciation from the public.
And that is how Fred, reaching out with his very personal and innovative style, becomes the “friend to the Italian dream” with songs that have become symbols, such as La mia estate con te, Spaghetti a Detroit, Tre settimane da raccontare, Malaga, and many others.
Towards the end of the 60s, Fred coincidentally discovers he is on the music charts in Brazil, and feeling close to the south-American way of life, with his guitar beating new rhythms in smoky clubs, he leaves to go and meet the great Vinicius De Moraes, Tom Jobim and Joao Jilberto. With the latter he records Malaga. His tours in Brazil and Argentina are countless but Fred also reaches the Unites States and completes various piece of work with the collaboration of great musicians and producers such as Don Costa.
In the seventies his creativity is tireless, and he interprets two very successful theme songs: Quando mi dici così with Minnie Minoprio and Petrosino from the homonymous television program. His new look, with shoulder length hair and sideburns, gives him a new nickname: “bel tenebroso”, “mysteriously handsome”. During the first half of the eighties, his tours in South America take up most of his time, specially in Brazil, where he thinks of moving. In 1989 he participates in the Festival of Sanremo, and in 1992 tours Italy with Toquinho, and then favours him back by touring Brazil with him years later in 1996.
A less well-known chapter of his life, but equally important and prestigious, is connected with his activity as a successful movie soundtrack composer. “Matrimonio all’italiana”, “Malizia”, “Venga a prendere il caffè da noi”, “La cicala”, untile the recent “Kamikazen” by Gabriele Salvatores are just some of the movies he has composed the soundtracks for.
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Fred Bongusto Lyrics
... E mi consuma l'estate E mi consuma L'estate Quando Ti penso La sera È un ricordo …
...E Mi Consuma L'Estate E mi consuma L′estate Quando Ti penso La sera È un ricordo …
07- Una Rotonda Sul Mare una rotonda sul mare il nostro disco che suona... vedo…
Accarezzame accarezzame senta a fronte ca m abbrucia ma pecche' nun me d…
Accarezzami Amore If you really really need me If you really really need…
Amore fermati Amore, fermati ... Questa sera non andartene: un'orchestra…
Ancora un po' Ancora un po', amore mio Ancora un po' con sentimento Domani…
Appuntamento Con La Luna Io nella vita ho avuto sempre tanto di tutto Quello che…
Balliamo Balliamo... E´da tanto tempo che non lo facciamo, Balliamo…
Bruttissima Bellissima Try not to abuse your power I know we didn′t choose…
buona notte angelo mio Buonanotte Angelo mio Buonanotte a te Dovunque sei tu Nel m…
Capri Non faccio questioni Di faraglioni Né di chi mi aspetta Sull…
Che bella idea tu tu ed io, siamo qui qui da te, lo sa dio il perche, io no…
Che sera triste che chiaro 'e luna Che sera triste Che chiaro ′e luna Tu ca nun parle No nun…
Che Vuole Questa Musica Stasera Che vuole questa musica stasera Che mi riporta un poco del…
Chi Ci Sarà Dopo Di Te Di Mogol, Scotti Chi ci sarà dopo di te Dovrà volermi tanto…
Da Cosa Nasce Cosa Da cosa nasce cosa Da un bacio Stasera Può nascere in te Un …
Dans Mon Ile Dans mon île Ah, comme on est bien Dans mon île On n'fait…
Doce doce È tanto tristre, ammore, dirse addio, stasera tremma impie…
Doppio whisky Un doppio whisky accanto a me La prima sera senza te Ho…
Emozioni Seguir con gli occhi un airone sopra il fiume e…
Facciamo Pace Tradirti io?...che strana idea E poi con chi? che fesseria T…
Fallo un'altra volta con me Fallo un′altra volta con me Quando sono con te Non mi stanco…
Frida Frida, T'aggio vuluto bene, Ma doppo tantu bbene, Te si' …
Guarda che luna Guarda che luna, guarda che mare, da questa notte senza te…
Hoo-Goo-Noo Hoo-goo-noo Non puoi capire Non puoi saper Non sai cos'è Un …
Il fischio (Se mi vuoi bene scendi giù) Se mi vuoi bene Scendi giù! Un amore Non finisce così... Ma…
Il nostro amor segreto Il nostro amore segreto Ma che segreto é Lo vede anche un…
Il Nostro Amore Segreto Il nostro amore segreto Ma che segreto é Lo vede anche un…
La Luna La luna E chi la guarda la più la luna? Le stelle…
La Mia Estate Con Te Io vorrei mandarti al diavolo con i miei problemi inutili ch…
La mia via perche' restare qui se la platea e' gia' deserta perche' ch…
La più bella del mondo Tu sei per me la piu bella del mondo E un amore…
Malaga Fred sits alone at his desk in the dark There's an…
Malizia Nenti vidi, nenti sacciu, Sacciu sulu ca te piacciu. Chiddu …
Mare non cantare Mare, questa sera, non cantare. Luna, questa sera, non brill…
MEDLEY Starry, starry night Paint your palette blue and grey Look o…
Mi Insegnasti Tutto Mi insegnasti tutto dell'amore Tutto il bene e il male del…
Oh Happy Day Oh happy day (oh happy day) Oh happy day (oh happy…
Ore D'amore Ore d'amore non ho per non innamorarmi più. Io non ho che mo…
Perdonami amore Perdonami, amore Se non so scordare Se voglio volare ancora …
Questo nostro grande amore Questo nostro grande amore Un mese fa Non era niente Solo un…
Resta Cu'mme Resta cu' mme Pe' carità Stattè cu' mme Nun me lassà Famme p…
Scusa Che strano amore Questo amore tuo Fatto un po' di…
Se l'amore potesse ritornare Se l'amore potesse Ritornare Tu mi verresti a cercare Questa…
Spaghetti A Detroit (Spaghetti, insalatina e una tazzina di Caffe' a Detroit) …
Spaghetti, insalatina e una tazzina di caffe' a Detroit Spaghetti, pollo, insalatina E una tazzina di caffè A malape…
This guy's in love with you You see this guy This guy's in love with you Yes, I'm…
Ti Amo Fortissimo Che spiaggia vuota e bella luna Più di te non c'è…
Tre settimane da raccontare [G]Brillanti sparsi sulla pelle bi[Bm]onda [G]tu esci come …
Tu sei così Tu sei così Per questo ti voglio bene Ora sei tu Il mondo…
Tutti mi dicono Tutti mi dicono "Buon Natale" Ma che ne sanno di q…
Una Mezza Estate In cabina hai lasciato un sorriso Sullo specchio l'impronta …
Una rotonda sul mare una rotonda sul mare il nostro disco che suona... vedo…
Unforgettable Unforgettable That's what you are Unforgettable Tho' near or…
Uuna rotonda sul mare Una rotonda sul mare Il nostro disco che suona Vedo gli amic…
Vierno È vierno: chiove, chiove ′a na semmana E st'acqua assaje cch…