"Nel blu dipinto di blu" ("In the blue painted blue"), popularly known as "Volare" (Italian for the infinitive form of the verb "to fly"), is Domenico Modugno's signature song. It is the only song ever by an Italian artist to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts. Domenico Modugno's recording of this song was the first Grammy winner for Record of the Year 1958. It is also the only foreign-language recording (sung entirely in Italian) to take this top honor. Written by Domenico Modugno (music and lyrics) and Franco Mig… read more
"Nel blu dipinto di blu" ("In the blue painted blue"), popularly known as "Volare" (Italian for the infinitive form of … read more
"Nel blu dipinto di blu" ("In the blue painted blue"), popularly known as "Volare" (Italian for the infinitive form of the verb "to fly"), is Dome… read more
Domenico Modugno (January 9, 1928 – August 6, 1994) was an Italian singer and songwriter. From a young age Domenico wanted to become an actor and in 1951, after his military service, he enrolled in an acting school. While still studying he had a role in a cinematographic version of Filumena Marturano by Eduardo De Filippo, and some other films. In 1957, his song Lazzarella, sung by Aurelio Fierro, came second in the Festival della Canzone Napoletana, bringing him the first popularity. In 1958 he took part to the Festival della Prosa, in Venezia, with the comedy La rosa di zolfo by A… read more
Domenico Modugno (January 9, 1928 – August 6, 1994) was an Italian singer and songwriter. From a young age Domenico wanted to become an actor and in 1951, after his military service, he enr… read more
Domenico Modugno (January 9, 1928 – August 6, 1994) was an Italian singer and songwriter. From a young age Domenico wanted to become an actor and in 1951, after his military service, he enrolled in an acting school. While still studyin… read more