Carlo Rossi (27 November 1920 – 16 May 1989) was an Italian lyricist and record producer.
Carlo Rossi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 November 1920 |
| Died | 16 May 1989 (aged 68) Rome |
| Occupation(s) | lyricist and record producer |
Born in Rome, Rossi started his career as a writer of humorous poems and short stories.[1] He entered the music industry as the lyricist of the songs composed by Edoardo Vianello, many of which became classics in Italy.[1][2] He also wrote songs for other singers, including Rita Pavone, Massimo Ranieri, Paul Anka and Alunni del Sole.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Eddy Anselmi. Festival di Sanremo: almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana. Panini Comics, 2009. ISBN 8863462291.
- ^ "E' morto Carlo Rossi, maestro della canzone anni sessanta". La Repubblica. 17 May 1989. p. 32.