About Gianni Morandi

Gianni Morandi is an Italian singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. Born in 1944 in Monghidoro, Bologna, he has been active in the Italian music industry since 1961. He has released more than 50 albums and has been awarded the highest music recognition in Italy, the Sanremo Music Festival Award, in 1971. He also acted in several films, including 'Fantozzi', 'The Secret of Santa Vittoria' and 'Fantozzi subisce ancora'.

Career

Morandi's first album, 'In ginocchio da te', was released in 1966 and was an immediate success. Many of his songs were played by both radio and TV stations, and he was invited to perform at the Sanremo Music Festival for the first time. In 1971 he won the first prize at Sanremo with 'Non son degno di te'. His success continued throughout the 70s and 80s, with hits like 'Scende la pioggia', 'Canzoni stonate', 'In amore' and 'C'era un ragazzo che come me amava i Beatles e i Rolling Stones'.

Discography

Morandi's most notable albums include 'È stato tanto tempo fa' (1989), 'Il mondo è qui' (1995) and 'Un mondo d'amore' (2004). He has also released a number of live albums, including 'Gianni Morandi Live' (1978), 'Un mondo d'amore Live' (2005) and 'Live 2.0 - Il tour degli stadi' (2010).

Awards & Achievements

Morandi has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Sanremo Music Festival Award (1971), a Special Prize at the Sanremo Music Festival (1979) and a World Music Award (2005). He was also awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Italian Music Press Association in 2014.