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).
West Side Story
Gazebo Lyrics
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In a rainy city drive-in
West side story, lovers at first sight
Distant parents won't give in
What I have is what I want
And Maria is all I need to make it through the dull
Need her now by my side
Neon lights turn off
On a road to nowhere
West side story, twenty years have passed
In another city drive-in
West side story, when the passions last
And life ain't no easy win
What we love is what we have
And a kiss will sometimes help us think we are immune
To show our sins to the moon
Though the teenage nights are off
And a son made his way
West side story
West Side Story
Gone away ...
West Side Story’s on tonight
"The End" is fading away
Again the neon lights turn off
And the sun breaks his way
West side story
West Side Story
West Side Story fades away
West Side Story lights turn off
The song "West Side Story" by Gazebo, takes us on a journey through time, love, and loss, where we see the story of two lovers unfold against the backdrop of a rainy city drive-in. The song speaks of how the love between two people can transcend time and distance, as the lyrics depict a love story that has endured for twenty years. The lovers, who were at first sight, have stood the test of time, though their parents did not approve the relationship. They have come to realize that what they have is all they need to make it through the difficult times.
As the song progresses, we get a glimpse of their lives as they have grown older, living in different cities, and starting families of their own. Even though they have moved on, they still hold on to the memories of their teenage nights and the love they shared. The song emphasizes the idea that sometimes a kiss is all you need to remind yourself of the love you share and make you feel 'immune to life's sins.'
In the end, the song ends with the fading away of West Side Story, the neon lights turning off, and the sun breaking his way. The song speaks of how the story ends, but the legacy of the love they shared will live on forever.
Line by Line Meaning
West side story, under neon lights
The story of the West side unfolds in the glow of colorful neon lights.
In a rainy city drive-in
It takes place at an outdoor cinema in a rainy city.
West side story, lovers at first sight
A tale of two people who instantly fall in love.
Distant parents won't give in
Their parents won't let them be together.
What I have is what I want
The artist is content with what he has.
And Maria is all I need to make it through the dull
He only needs Maria, his lover, to get through the mundane aspects of life.
Need her now by my side
He needs Maria to be near him.
Neon lights turn off
The neon lights shut down.
Sun breaks the day
The sun rises.
On a road to nowhere
The artist is unsure of where his life is leading him.
West side story, twenty years have passed
Twenty years have gone by since the first part of the story.
In another city drive-in
The scene is now a different city's outdoor cinema.
West side story, when the passions last
This portion speaks of love's ability to endure.
And life ain't no easy win
Life is difficult.
What we love is what we have
The lovers have only each other.
And a kiss will sometimes help us think we are immune
Sometimes a kiss can make us feel invincible.
To show our sins to the moon
We may reveal our faults to an understanding audience.
Though the teenage nights are off
Although their youth is behind them.
And a son made his way
Their son has grown up.
West side story
The story of the West side continues.
West Side Story
A reminder of the story's captivating nature.
Gone away ...
The story seems to have concluded.
West Side Story’s on tonight
The timeless story is being shown once more.
"The End" is fading away
The words 'The End' fade away.
And the sun breaks his way
The sun rises once more.
West side story
We're reminded of the captivating story once again.
West Side Story
The story's enduring nature is highlighted once more.
West Side Story fades away
The story seems to end once more.
West Side Story lights turn off
The theater's neon lights fade to black.
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rosarosadias4027
I Love this song Portugal😙😍❤🌷🌻🌼🌹💗💟💖🌷👏👏
@johnniedk.6087
Remembering my high school days😀
@SmallBusseh
West side story whoo ooh what a song ...I fell in love with a female after this song ..mystery behind this Gazebo song
@maryjoscl6
solo tu puoi kreare della musika kosi stupenda.... mi stupisci sempre piu' sei un mito !!!
@tatf
one of my favorite!
@carlorostellato1467
Fantastica come le altre Gazebo musica classe eleganza ..
@mauriziopedretti3474
Bella :-)
@dendytv3519
Wow Gazebo super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@acolyte1873
Bellissima dall'ottimo e sfortunato lp ( 1 copia in mio possesso) univision, ma è stato anche un singolo?
@emildewantara2068
West side story, under neon lights
In a rainy city drive-in
West side story, lovers at first sight
Distant parents won't give in
What I have is what I want
And Maria is all I need to make it through the dull
Need her now by my side
Neon lights turn off
Sun breaks the day
On a road to nowhere
West side story, twenty years have passed
In another city drive-in
West side story, when the passions last
And life ain't no easy win
What we love is what we have
And a kiss will sometimes help us think we are immune
To show our sins to the moon
Though the teenage nights are off
And a son made his way
West side story
West Side Story
Gone away ...
West Side Story’s on tonight
"The End" is fading away
Again the neon lights turn off
And the sun breaks his way
West side story
West Side Story
West Side Story fades away
West Side Story lights turn off