Leano Morelli

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Leano Morelli
Born1 October 1950 (1950-10) (age 72)
Villa Minozzo, Reggio Emilia, Italy
Occupationsinger-songwriter

Leano Morelli (born Ileano Morelli on 1 October 1950) is an Italian singer-songwriter and musician.

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Life and career

Born in Villa Minozzo, Reggio Emilia, Morelli started composing songs at very young age. [1] Put under contract by Phonogram Records, he got his first hit in 1976, with the song "Un amore diverso", which ranked #18 on the Italian hit parade. [1] [2] Between 1976 and 1981 he entered the competition at the Sanremo Music Festival four times. [1] His hits include "Cantare gridare sentirsi tutti uguali", he presented at the 1978 Festivalbar, and "Io ti porterei", which peaked at the seventh place on the Italian hit parade. [1] [2] Starting from the mid-1980s he focused his activities on live performances and concerts. [1]

Discography

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Eddy Anselmi (2009). Festival di Sanremo: Almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana. Panini Comics, 2009. ISBN   978-8863462296.
  2. 1 2 Dario Salvatori (1989). Storia dell'Hit Parade. Gramese, 1989. ISBN   8876054391.
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