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My Take
To me, Toto Cutugno turned the whole idea of Italy into a melody. The chorus of L'italiano lands straight in my chest even without understanding the lyrics. Born in Fosdinovo in the Province of Massa-Carrara, he won Sanremo in 1980 and went on to take the 1990 Eurovision Song Contest, which I find delightful, an Italian conquering a northern stage. Beneath his sunny tunes he tucked a real ache for homeland and emigrants. He passed in 2023, but his songs still drift through trattorias across the world. I consider anyone who can write a nation's anthem a true master.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Toto Cutugno
- Name (Japanese)
- トト・クトゥーニョ
- Reading
- とと・くとぅーにょ
- Born
- July 7, 1943 – August 22, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Fosdinovo, Province of Massa-Carrara, Italy
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / composer / songwriter / television presenter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1980 Sanremo Music Festival
- 1990 First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | L'italiano | — | |
| Notable work | Insieme: 1992 | — | |
| Notable work | Solo noi | — | |
| Notable work | Come noi nessuno al mondo | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Toto Cutugno born?
July 7, 1943 – August 22, 2023.
Where is Toto Cutugno from?
Toto Cutugno is from Fosdinovo, Province of Massa-Carrara, Italy.
What does Toto Cutugno do?
Toto Cutugno works as singer, singer-songwriter, composer, songwriter, television presenter.
What is Toto Cutugno known for?
Notable works include L'italiano, Insieme: 1992, Solo noi.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.