Gino Tonetti is an Italian and American singer.[1][2][3][4][5]

Gino Tonetti
Born1941 or 1942[1]
OriginItaly
GenresPop
Occupationsinger
LabelsCoral

In the 1960s, he recorded in the United States for Coral Records.[6] When his debut album for the label, titled Gino Tonetti Sings, appeared in 1965, Billboard gave a positive review, writing: "The young six-foot Italian impresses as a distinctive new stylist. His lyric feel and tenderness are foremost throughout his reading of 'This Is All I Ask' and 'My Love Forgive Me'. He swings with ease through 'On the Street Where You Live' and 'C'est si bon'. A newcomer to watch."[2]

Starting from April 20, 1964, he performed at The Living Room, marking his New York debut.[7]

In April 1966, he was reported to soon start recording independently with producer Al Kasha and arranger Bob Halley.[4] He released at least one single produced by Kasha on Ting Records.[8]

He notably made singing appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show (in February 1966 and May 1970),[9][3][10] The Merv Griffin Show, and The Tonight Show.[1][11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 27 May 1967. pp. 22–.
  2. ^ a b Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 25 September 1965. pp. 38–.
  3. ^ a b "Gino Tonetti "This is My Life" on The Ed Sullivan Show - YouTube". YouTube. 23 March 2022. Gino Tonetti "This is My Life" on The Ed Sullivan Show, May 10, 1970. (Ed Sullivan: "From Italy, Gino Tonetti!)"
  4. ^ a b Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 23 April 1966. pp. 40–.
  5. ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 27 May 1967. pp. 22–.
  6. ^ "Gino Tonetti". Discogs.
  7. ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 25 April 1964.
  8. ^ "Gino Tonetti – True Love Goes On Forever (Vinyl) - Discogs". Discogs.
  9. ^ "Gino Tonetti "Al Di La" on The Ed Sullivan Show - YouTube". YouTube. 22 June 2022. Gino Tonetti "Al Di La" on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 6, 1966.
  10. ^ TV Guide. Triangle Publications. 1970.
  11. ^ "Gino Tonetti". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-02-08.