Tony Renis

Tony Renis was born Antonio Renato in Milan in 1938. He started playing piano early and was working as an accompanist for his sister Clara by his mid-teens. His big break came in 1957 when he wrote "Quando Quando Quando," a song that became an international hit.

That song's success opened doors for Renis to tour widely. He worked with other Italian artists like Domenico Modugno and Caterina Valente during this period. Other songs in his catalog include "Anonimo Veneziano" and "Quando Dico Che Ti Amo."

In the 1960s, Renis faced plagiarism accusations over a song called "Pigro," which he denied. The situation created some professional difficulty at the time.