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Pino D'Angiò

Giuseppe Chierchia (IPA: [dʒuˈzɛppe ˈkjɛrkja]; 14 August 1952 – 6 July 2024), known professionally as Pino D'Angiò (IPA: [ˈpiːno danˈdʒɔ]), was an Italian singer-songwriter. He was best known for his 1980 hit Italo disco song, "Ma quale idea".[3]

Pino D'Angiò
D' Angiò performing in 2023
Background information
Birth nameGiuseppe Chierchia
Born(1952-08-14)14 August 1952
Pompei, Italy
Died6 July 2024(2024-07-06) (aged 71)
Formello, Italy
GenresPop[1][2]
Italo disco
Years active1979–2024
LabelsRi-Fi, OUT, SGM Records, Carosello, Diki Records, Pull, D.V. More Record, Zetazero, Noise & Dreams
Websitepinodangio.com

Life and career

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Born in Pompei, D'Angiò spent his childhood between the United States and Canada, before returning to Italy in 1963.[4] Inspired by Fred Buscaglione's artistic personality and style, he made his recording debut in 1979, with the single "È libero, scusi?".[5] In 1980, he obtained international success with his signature song "Ma quale idea", which sold over two million copies.[4][6] He released several more singles and albums in the same style, notably "Un concerto da strapazzo", "Fammi un panino", and "Genoveffa".[5] By 1990, his recordings had sold over four million copies.[4]

Under the name Age of Love, he and producer Bruno Sanchioni released an eponymous track in 1990, which featured vocals by French dancer Valérie Honoré.[7] The vocal is often misattributed to Dutch supermodel Karen Mulder.[8] Starting from the late 1980s, he also worked as a television and radio presenter and writer.[4]

D'Angiò also composed songs for other artists, notably "Ma chi è quello lì" for Mina.[5][4] In 2024, he took part in the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 where he presented a new version of "Ma quale idea" together with the band Bnkr44;[6] the ensuing single was a hit, being certified platinum.[9][10]

In his later years D'Angiò faced multiple health issues, including throat cancer, lung cancer, and a stroke.[11] He died on 6 July 2024, at the age of 71.[12]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 1981 – ...Balla! (Ri-Fi) (LP)
  • 1982 – Ti regalo della musica (Ri-Fi) (LP)
  • 1983 – Una notte maledetta (SGM) (LP)
  • 1986 – Sunshine Blue (SGM Records) (LP)
  • 1988 – Gente sì & gente no (Carosello) (LP)
  • 1989 – Dancing in Jazz (Carosello) (LP)
  • 1991 – STS - Siamo tutti stufi (Carosello, CLN 25151) (LP)
  • 1997 – Notte d'amore (Pull, 484059-2) (as "Pino D'Angiò & Powerfunk") (CD)
  • 1999 – I successi (D.V. More Record, CD DV 6340) (CD)
  • 1999 – Ma quale idea? e le altre storie (Carosello) (CD)
  • 2002 – Lettere a Federico Fellini (Zetazero) (CD)
  • 2010 – The Only One (Noise & Dreams) (CD)

Singles

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  • 1979 – È libero, scusi?/La bottega di Mefistole (Ri-Fi) (7")
  • 1980 – Ma quale idea/Lezione d'amore (Ri-Fi) (7")
  • 1981 – Un concerto da strapazzo (Scusate sono impazzito)/Me ne frego di te (Disco Charleston) (Ri-Fi) (7")
  • 1981 – Okay okay/Una notte da impazzire + Mannaggia rock and roll (OUT) (12" promo)
  • 1982 – Fammi un panino/Questo amore è un motore
  • 1983 – Evelonpappà evelonmammà/Mani in alto (SGM Records) (7")
  • 1983 – Una notte maledetta/I tabaccai (SGM Records) (7")
  • 1987 – Più sexy/Alquanto arrabbiati (Carosello) (as "Pino D'Angiò & tutti gli altri...") (7", 12")
  • 1989 – Bella margherita/Gente intelligente (Carosello) (7")
  • 1990 – The Age of Love (Diki Records) G. Chierchia/B. Sanchioni - Vocals: Valérie Honoré
  • 1991 – Gli sgarbi si pagano/L'inverno (Carosello) (7")
  • 2019 – La Lampada

References

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  1. ^ Ballerini, Giovanni (20 January 2024). "Pino D'Angiò è ancora attuale: "In 'Ma quale idea' prendeva in giro il playboy da discoteca"". La Nazione. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  2. ^ Bojano, Gabriele (6 July 2024). "Morto Pino D'Angiò, ha lottato contro sei tumori ma era tornato a cantare: «Ho la vita sul filo del rasoio ma è troppo bella per non essere vissuta»". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ^ Fulvio Paloscia (18 January 2024). "Pino D'Angiò: "Che idea Ma quale idea, per me è una filastrocca. Oggi sembra un protorap"". la Repubblica. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e Bassignano, Ernesto (1990). "D'Angiò, Pino". Castaldo, Gino (edited by). Dizionario della canzone italiana. Curcio Editore. pp. 478-9.
  5. ^ a b c Deregibus, Enrico (2010). "Pino D'Angiò". Dizionario completo della Canzone Italiana. Giunti Editore, 2010. p. 140. ISBN 8809756258.
  6. ^ a b Fiaschetti, Maria Egizia (2 July 2023). "Che idea, quale idea... Pino D'Angiò: «Mi hanno riscoperto. Vado in tour a 70 anni»". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Age of Love – the Age of Love (DiKi Records)". 22 January 2021.
  8. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "The Age of Love - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
  9. ^ Redazione (3 June 2024). "Certificazioni FIMI 22: l'album di Ultimo, "Altrove", è disco d'oro a due settimane dall'uscita". All Music Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  10. ^ "È morto Pino D'Angiò". Rolling Stone Italia (in Italian). 6 July 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  11. ^ Vacalebre, Federico (15 November 2020). "Pino D'Angiò dopo i tumori: «Jazz, donne e altre storie»". Il Mattino. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Morto Pino D'Angiò, cantautore simbolo degli anni '80". ANSA. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
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