Nico Fidenco: Biography, Facts and Career
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Domenico Colarossi (24 January 1933 – 18 November 2022) known professionally as Nico Fidenco, was an Italian singer and film soundtrack composer who gained considerable popularity in 1960 with the release of the song "What a Sky" (Italian: "Su nel cielo"), taken from the film Silver Spoon Set by Francesco Maselli. Self-taught in music, Fidenco did a few cover versions of film title songs for the Italian market. With the song "Legata a un granello di sabbia", he was the first Italian singer to sell one million copies of a single. This interest in cinema led him to be a prolific soundtrack composer, including scores for westerns and many Joe D'Amato films.
Quick facts about Nico Fidenco
- Full name: Nico Fidenco
- Born: 1933-01-24
- Nationality: Italy
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q1072590
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Who is Nico Fidenco?
Domenico Colarossi (24 January 1933 – 18 November 2022) known professionally as Nico Fidenco, was an Italian singer and film soundtrack composer who gained considerable popularity in 1960 with the release of the song "What a Sky" (Italian: "Su nel cielo"), taken from the film Silver Spoon Set by Francesco Maselli. Self-taught in music, Fidenco did a few cover versions of film title songs for the Italian market.
What nationality is Nico Fidenco?
Nico Fidenco is Italy.
When was Nico Fidenco born?
Nico Fidenco was born on 1933-01-24.
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