American influences, early synths, and Italy's own tradition created a unique sound. Folk pop divas and showgirls alike experimented with the genre to get a career boost.
Great article! I like that you take the visual aspect as an important part in Italo disco. Dancing was almost compulsory (nowadays male dancers are very scarce).
I did not know that "Take The Heat off Me" was the cover of an Italian song! It shows that, when Frank Farian picked songs for his acts, he had a very good commercial taste. You have made my day, DD & AF!
Will you discuss in this space the people behind Raffaella's hits? Did she change a lot of composers or producres? Or did she have a dedicated and trusted team (like Janet Jackson had Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis)?
Thank you Antonio! Truly appreciate your comment :) Yes we will definitely dig deeper into Rafaella's music repertoire in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Great article! I like that you take the visual aspect as an important part in Italo disco. Dancing was almost compulsory (nowadays male dancers are very scarce).
I did not know that "Take The Heat off Me" was the cover of an Italian song! It shows that, when Frank Farian picked songs for his acts, he had a very good commercial taste. You have made my day, DD & AF!
Will you discuss in this space the people behind Raffaella's hits? Did she change a lot of composers or producres? Or did she have a dedicated and trusted team (like Janet Jackson had Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis)?
Excellent entry!
Thank you Antonio! Truly appreciate your comment :) Yes we will definitely dig deeper into Rafaella's music repertoire in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!