Banana Republic | ||||
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Released | 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1979 | |||
Studio | Manor Mobile | |||
Genre | Avant-rock, Folk | |||
Label | RCA Italia | |||
Producer | Alessandro Colombini | |||
Francesco De Gregori chronology | ||||
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Lucio Dalla chronology | ||||
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Banana Republic (1979) is a live album by Italian singer-songwriters Francesco De Gregori and Lucio Dalla. It was recorded during their tour of 1979 and released by RCA Italia. Ron collaborated to the arrangements, and also was present as singer in the film shot during the tour.
Chart (1979–1980) | Peak position |
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Italian Albums ( Musica e dischi ) [1] | 1 |
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