He was born in Lebanon, the son of an Italian diplomat and an American singer. According to legend, he learned to play the guitar aged 10 to impress a German girl in his class.
As a rather cosmopolitan teenager Mazzolini began a career in a variety of jazz, rock and punk bands before meeting Rome, Italy based producer Pierluigi Giombini. Both shared a passion for synthesizers and started working together. The first release, Masterpiece, was a minor hit in 1982.
His footnote in charts history is his 1983 release I like Chopin (popular opinion notwithstanding, the piano motif herein is not a Chopin composition), which topped continental European charts for weeks.
The follow-up song Lunatic and the eponymous album also entered the Top 20 across Europe, but the 1984 album Telephone Mama was less successful.
Since then Mazzolini has released more albums. Not counting the occasional hit compilation with yet another "I Like Chopin" remix, the latest work was produced in 1997, an Italian only album called "Viewpoint".
Recently, Gazebo released a new album "The Syndrone" (2008).
Alphabet
Gazebo Lyrics
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B a factory
and D an ambulance
F could have been a racing car
T a special tea
and U an arrogance
1 could be 16
6 a porno queen
he just married 6
I remember passion stories
Coming from the past
A flash!
From Alphabet
French and English fashion glories
Music in my mind
A flash!
From Alphabet
Now that you walk on all these words
You can understand
That the people around
They're not all bound to get your thoughts
From another land
Or from another town
All the things you say
Don't mean much today
You wanted to love her but she was a stranger, now
Now she can't be found!
I remember passion stories
Coming from the past
A flash!
From Alphabet
French and English fashion glories
Music in my mind
A flash!
From Alphabet
The Alphabet by Gazebo is a song that focuses on the various possibilities that people can have in their lives. The song speaks about how different letters in the alphabet can represent different paths that people can take. It tells a story of different characters who could have been something else but ended up being what they are. For example, A could have been a movie star, B could have worked in a factory, and D could have been an ambulance driver. The song also talks about how certain letters such as F, T, and U can represent things like a racing car, special tea, and arrogance respectively.
As the song progresses, it talks about how love can also be represented by a letter such as H. However, the singer of the song couldn't love H because H was a letter. Instead, he married 6 who wanted to love H. The lyrics use playful and imaginative ideas to convey the message that life is full of endless possibilities, and we should be open-minded to explore different paths.
The song also reflects on the beauty of different cultures and experiences. It tells stories about French and English fashion glories, passion stories, and music, all of which have played a significant role in shaping the world. The alphabet in this song serves as a symbol of infinite possibilities and how we can connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
A could have been a movie star
The first letter could've been a famous actor or actress.
B a factory
The second letter could've been a manufacturing facility.
and D an ambulance
The fourth letter could've been an emergency vehicle used for medical transport.
F could have been a racing car
The sixth letter could've been a high-speed automobile used for competitions.
T a special tea
The twentieth letter could've been a unique blend of tea.
and U an arrogance
The twenty-first letter could've represented someone's conceit or vanity.
1 could be 16
The number one could represent the age of sixteen.
6 a porno queen
The number six could represent a female performer in adult films.
2 wanted to love H but H was a letter, so
The second letter wanted to love the eighth letter, but it was just a character and not a person.
he just married 6
Instead, the second letter decided to marry the number six.
I remember passion stories
The singer recalls hearing passionate tales from the past.
Coming from the past
These stories originated in past generations.
A flash!
Suddenly and vividly recalled.
From Alphabet
Invoking memories of the associated letters and their meanings.
French and English fashion glories
The singer also recalls fashion achievements from France and England.
Music in my mind
The memories conjure up melodies in the singer's brain.
Now that you walk on all these words
As you go through life encountering words and letters.
You can understand
You may come to comprehend.
That the people around
Those surrounding you.
They're not all bound to get your thoughts
May not fully comprehend your ideas.
From another land
Perhaps because of cultural differences or language barriers.
Or from another town
Perhaps due to geographic distance.
All the things you say
The words you express to others.
Don't mean much today
May not hold much significance or relevance in the present moment.
You wanted to love her but she was a stranger, now
You may have had feelings for someone you didn't know well, but now they are out of reach.
Now she can't be found!
Perhaps that person is lost or unattainable.
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.