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Franco Simone

Francesco Luigi Simone is an Italian singer-songwriter, composer, and television host, born on 21 July 1949, in Acquarica del Capo, Puglia. Known in his home country as "The Poet with the Guitar," Simone's reputation stems from his rich lyrics, which combine incisive storytelling with poetic depth. His career began in earnest with his victory at the Castrocaro Music Festival in 1972, performing the song "Con gli Occhi Chiusi (E i Pugni Stretti)." His breakthrough came two years later at the Sanremo Music Festival with "Fiume Grande," an international hit, especially in its French...