Giorgio Calabrese
Illustration — Giorgio Calabrese in 1967 Giorgio Calabrese (28 November 1929 – 31 March 2016) was an Italian songwriter and frequent collaborator with French pop music star Charles Aznavour. Calabrese wrote the original Italian lyrics for the popular song "Softly, as I Leave You", and the Italian version of Aznavour's famous song, "She", titled "Lei". He also wrote the Italian lyrics for the song, "E se domani", composed by Carlo Alberto Rossi and recorded by Mina.
Also recorded as Screwball
Giorgio Calabrese
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- Born
- Giorgio Calabrese was born on 28 November 1929. · Genoa.
- Died
- Giorgio Calabrese died on 31 March 2016. · Rome.
- Nationality
- Italy and Kingdom of Italy.
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- lyricist, composer and songwriter.
- Honours
- Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
- Languages
- Italian.
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It was entered in the 1964 Sanremo Music Festival.
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Giorgio Calabrese was born on 28 November 1929.
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Giorgio Calabrese died on 31 March 2016.
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Identity and origins. He also worked under the name Screwball. The authorities additionally record the heading Screwball. His recorded language was Italian.
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