Amerigo
by Francesco Guccini
- Type: Album
- Released: 1978
- Label: EMI
- Country: Italy
- Length: 34:53
- Community rating: 3.75/5 from 5 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
A profound entry in the Italian cantautore tradition, characterized by rich, narrative-heavy lyricism and intricate acoustic arrangements. The title track of 'Amerigo' serves as a deeply poignant reflection on his great-uncle's emigration to the United States, cementing Guccini's reputation as a master musical storyteller.
Genres
Descriptors: italian, confessional, storytelling, acoustic, historical, folk, narrative, piano
Tracklist
- Amerigo (6:54)
- Libera Nos Domine (4:28)
- 100 Pennsylvania Ave (6:29)
- Eskimo (8:10)
- Le Cinque Anatre (3:41)
- Mondo Nuovo (5:09)
Credits
- Piero Guccini - acoustic guitar, music by
- Ares Tavolazzi - bass
- Dino D'Autorio - bass
- Gianemilio Tassoni - bass
- Ellade Bandini - drums
- Flaviano Cuffari - drums
- Vincenzo Palermo - drums
- Giorgio Massini - flute