About Giorgio Calabrese
Lived 1929 – 2016 (aged 86). Giorgio Calabrese was an Italian lyricist, composer and songwriter.
Giorgio Calabrese (28 November 1929 – 31 March 2016) was an Italian songwriter and frequent collaborator with French pop music star Charles Aznavour.
Calabrese wrote the original Italian lyrics for the popular song "Softly, as I Leave You", and the Italian version of Aznavour's famous song, "She", titled "Lei". He also wrote the Italian lyrics for the song, "E se domani", composed by Carlo Alberto Rossi and recorded by Mina. It was entered in the 1964 Sanremo Music Festival.
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Who was Giorgio Calabrese?
Italian songwriter (1929–2016)
When was Giorgio Calabrese born?
Giorgio Calabrese was born on 28 November 1929 in Genoa.
When did Giorgio Calabrese die?
Giorgio Calabrese died on 31 March 2016 in Rome.
What was Giorgio Calabrese's occupation?
Giorgio Calabrese was a lyricist, composer and songwriter.
What nationality was Giorgio Calabrese?
Giorgio Calabrese was Italian.
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