This song broke into the uber-melodic Italian music scene of the 1970s, dominated by mostly male politically-engaged songwriters. The translation of the song title in English would be Shiny Shining. With this song Rettore gave us a real taste of the times by singing of the self-satisfaction that comes with being in full control of one's physical appearance. In particular, it describes the obsession with plastic surgery-attained physical perfection and very correctly predicts the 80s and 90s silicone craze. She also channelled the late 70s disco culture at a peculiar for Italian… read more
This song broke into the uber-melodic Italian music scene of the 1970s, dominated by mostly male politically-engaged songwriters. The translation of … read more
This song broke into the uber-melodic Italian music scene of the 1970s, dominated by mostly male politically-engaged songwriters. The translation of the song title in English would be Sh… read more
Donatella Rettore (Castelfranco Veneto, Italy, 8th July 1955) is an italian singer and songwriter. After moving to Rome, during the year 1974 she had her debut at the "Festival di Sanremo", the national festival of italian music. In 1976 she released her first success, the single "Lailolà" that sold more than 5 million copies in Italy and countries abroad (especially Switzerland and Germany). The year after she went back to the "Festival di Sanremo" but unlike her first visit, this appearance brought no glory and her first two albums did not get a good … read more
Donatella Rettore (Castelfranco Veneto, Italy, 8th July 1955) is an italian singer and songwriter. After moving to Rome, during the year 1974 she had her debut at the "Festival di Sanr… read more
Donatella Rettore (Castelfranco Veneto, Italy, 8th July 1955) is an italian singer and songwriter. After moving to Rome, during the year 1974 she had her debut at the "Festival di Sanremo", the national festival of italian mu… read more