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Toto Cutugno was credited as a singer, singer-songwriter and composer. Toto Cutugno was born in Fosdinovo, Province of Massa-Carrara, Italy on July 7, 1943. Death is recorded on August 22, 2023, at the age of 80. Awards on record include Sanremo Music Festival (1980) and First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest (1990). Credited works include L'italiano, Insieme: 1992 and Solo noi.
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
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / composer / songwriter / television presenter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1980 Sanremo Music Festival
- 1990 First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest
3. 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 | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Toto Cutugno born?
Born July 7, 1943.
When did Toto Cutugno die?
Died August 22, 2023, aged 80.
Where was Toto Cutugno from?
Toto Cutugno was from Fosdinovo, Province of Massa-Carrara, Italy.
What did Toto Cutugno do?
Toto Cutugno worked as singer, singer-songwriter, composer, songwriter, television presenter.
What was Toto Cutugno known for?
Notable works include L'italiano, Insieme: 1992, Solo noi.
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