De Gregori

by Francesco De Gregori

De Gregori cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1978
  • Label: RCA Italiana
  • Country: Italy
  • Length: 32:09
  • Community rating: 3.89/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Often referred to informally as the 'Generale' album due to its massively successful opening track, this release highlights the Roman cantautore at an artistic peak. The record utilizes beautifully understated acoustic arrangements to frame his deeply poetic, evocative storytelling.

Genres

Descriptors: ballad, melodic, italian, storytelling, literate, folk, acoustic, male-vocals

Tracklist

  1. Generale (4:19)
  2. Natale (2:35)
  3. L'Impiccato (3:58)
  4. Babbo in prigione (2:10)
  5. Renoir (2:37)
  6. Renoir - II掳 Versione (2:22)
  7. Il '56 (3:05)
  8. La campana (3:38)
  9. Raggio di sole (3:06)
  10. Due zingari (4:16)

Credits

  • Mario Scotti - bass
  • Franco Di Stefano - drums, percussion
  • George William Sims - guitar
  • Alberto Visentin - keyboards, piano
  • Marcello Spiridioni - lacquer cut by, transferred by

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