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Italian singer-songwriter (1952–2024)

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
Italo disco
Years active1979–2024
LabelsRi-Fi, OUT, SGM Records, Carosello, Diki Records, Pull, D.V. More Record, Zetazero, Noise & Dreams
Websitepinodangio.com
Musical artist

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".

Life and career

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

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. The vocal is often misattributed to Dutch supermodel Karen Mulder. Starting from the late 1980s, he also worked as a television and radio presenter and writer.

D'Angiò also composed songs for other artists, notably "Ma chi è quello lì" for Mina. 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; the ensuing single was a hit, being certified platinum.

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

Discography

Albums

  • 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

  • 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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  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.
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  5. ^ Deregibus, Enrico (2010). "Pino D'Angiò". Dizionario completo della Canzone Italiana. Giunti Editore, 2010. p. 140. ISBN 8809756258.
  6. ^ 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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