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Battiato Franco
Franco Battiato was an Italian singer-songwriter born in Sicily in 1945. He moved to Milan in the 1960s and became part of the psychedelic scene there. His...
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Alexander Platz
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Campane Tibetane
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Cariocinesi
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Che Cosa Resta (Que Reste-T-Il De Nos Amours)
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Che cosa resterà di me
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Aria Di Rivoluzione
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Bandiera Bianca
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Casaca Roja
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Casta Diva
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Col tempo sai
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Cucurrucucu
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Era De Maggio
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Bandera Blanca
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Bist Du Bei Mir
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Cuccurucucu
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Gli Uccelli
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Franco Battiato was an Italian singer-songwriter born in Sicily in 1945. He moved to Milan in the 1960s and became part of the psychedelic scene there. His 1972 album 'Pollution' was a breakthrough, featuring experimental sounds and surreal lyrics, with the song 'Emma' becoming a hit.
Battiato's music kept changing shape. He worked with electronic, classical, and world music influences. Albums like 'La Voce del Padrone' from 1981 and 'Come un Cammello in una Gruga' from 1991 found both critical and commercial success. Songs like 'Alexander Platz' and 'Casta Diva' show his range.
He defended his artistic freedom. Battiato collaborated with artists including Alice, Milva, and Mike Francis. He worked with musicians like Giusto Pio on guitar and Carlo Guaitoli on keyboards.
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