Bobby Solo

Musical artist

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Roberto Satti (born 18 March 1945), known professionally as Bobby Solo , is an Italian singer-songwriter and musician.
The song, however, became a global hit.
It was awarded a gold disc.
He participated with the same song in the Eurovision Song Contest and finished in fifth place.
His last participation in the festival was in 2003 (together with Little Tony), singing "Non si cresce mai".

Roberto Satti (born 18 March 1945), known professionally as Bobby Solo, is an Italian singer-songwriter and musician.

Singing career

In 1964, Solo participated in the Sanremo Music Festival with the song "Una lacrima sul viso" ("A Tear on your Face", written by "Lunero"), but affected by laryngitis, he sang with playback, which disqualified him as that was contrary to the festival regulations. The song, however, became a global hit. It was the first record to sell over one million copies in Italy, and global sales exceeded three million. It was awarded a gold disc.

In the following year Solo won in the festival with the song "Se piangi, se ridi". He participated with the same song in the Eurovision Song Contest and finished in fifth place.

Again in 1969 Solo participated in the Sanremo Music Festival, with the song "Zingara", together with Iva Zanicchi. His last participation in the festival was in 2003 (together with Little Tony), singing "Non si cresce mai".