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Massimo Ranieri

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Massimo Ranieri, born Giovanni Calone on 3â¯Mayâ¯1951 in Borgo Santa Lucia, Naples, emerged as an Italian singer, actor, television presenter, and theatre director. His early exposure to music came through performances at local restaurants and wedding receptions, and he was discovered by a music producer at age ten, leading to a Newâ¯York recording session under the name Gianniâ¯Rock. Ranieriâs professional breakthrough occurred in 1966 with the single "Bene Mio", followed by the 1967 hit "PietÃ per chi ti ama" that won the Cantagiro competition, establishing him as a teen idol. His debut studio album, Massimo Ranieri, was released in 1970, and the following year he presented Vent'anni, both achieving commercial success on the Italian charts. The same period saw his participation in the Eurovision Song Contest: in 1971 he represented Italy with "L'amore Ã¨ un attimo" and placed fifth, and in 1973 he returned with "Chi sarÃ con te" finishing thirteenth. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Ranieri released a steady stream of albums-including Erba di Casa Mia (1972), Per una donna (1974), and Perdere l'amore (1988)-and singles that charted nationally, such as "Rose rosse" and "Perdere l'amore", the latter winning the Sanremo Festival in 1988. His 2007 concert tour, Canto perchÃ© non-so nuotareâ¦da 40 anni, spanned more than two years, produced a platinumâselling CD and DVD, and marked a significant milestone in his career longevity. Ranieriâs acting career paralleled his musical endeavors, earning a Davidâ¯diâ¯Donatello award for Metello (1970) and appearing in films, television series, and stage productions such as Barnum (1984) and Pulcinella (1990â91). He received numerous accolades, including the National Radio Monte Carlo Prize for popularity in 1972, the Telegatto âVota la voceâ award in 1973, the Ennioâ¯Flaiano Award for Theatre in 1999, and the Deâ¯Sica Award for Theatre presented by the President of the Republic in 2008. Ranieri continued to perform and collaborate with contemporary artists, releasing postâSanremo projects such as Tra le mani un cuore in 2022, and "Tra le mani un cuore" was featured at the 2025 Sanremo Festival. His extensive discography, combined with sustained chart presence and multiple industry recognitions, underscores Massimo Ranieriâs enduring influence on Italian popular culture.

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