Gino Tonetti

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Gino Tonetti
Born1941 or 1942 [1]
OriginItaly
Genres Pop
Occupation(s)singer
Labels Coral

Gino Tonetti is an Italian and American singer. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

In the 1960s, he recorded in the United States for Coral Records. [6] When his debut album for the label, titled Gino Tonetti Sings, appeared in 1965, Billboard gave a positive review, writing: "The young six-foot Italian impresses as a distinctive new stylist. His lyric feel and tenderness are foremost throughout his reading of 'This Is All I Ask' and 'My Love Forgive Me'. He swings with ease through 'On the Street Where You Live' and 'C'est si bon'. A newcomer to watch." [2]

Starting from April 20, 1964, he performed at The Living Room , marking his New York debut. [7]

In April 1966, he was reported to soon start recording independently with producer Al Kasha and arranger Bob Halley. [4] He released at least one single produced by Kasha on Ting Records. [8]

He notably made singing appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show (in February 1966 and May 1970), [9] [3] [10] The Merv Griffin Show , and The Tonight Show . [1] [11]

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