Adriano Celentano is not only a celebrated singer-songwriter but also an accomplished actor and filmmaker.
Born on January 6, 1938, Celentano's early life in Milan greatly influenced his artistic journey.
Known as Il Molleggiato, Celentano is famous for his energetic dance style that captivates audiences.
Biography
Early Life
Adriano Celentano was born on January 6, 1938, in Greco, Milan, Italy, at 14 Via Cristoforo Gluck, a location that would later inspire his famous song "Il ragazzo della via Gluck" ('The boy from Gluck Street'). His parents, Leontino Celentano and Giuditta Giuva, migrated from Foggia, Apulia, seeking work in the north. Before embarking on his musical career in 1959, Celentano worked as a watchmaker, showcasing his diverse talents early on.
Career
Celentano's career took off as he was heavily influenced by the rock 'n' roll scene of the 1950s, particularly by Elvis Presley and American actor Jerry Lewis. He began performing in a rock and roll band alongside notable artists like Giorgio Gaber and Enzo Jannacci. His first recording contract was signed with Jolly Records, where he co-authored hits such as "24.000 baci" and "Il tuo bacio è come un rock". Celentano made his film debut in the 1959 musical "Ragazzi del Juke-Box" and gained further recognition in Federico Fellini's "La dolce vita" in 1960. In 1962, he founded the record label Clan Celentano, which continues to thrive today.
Personal Life
Beyond music, Celentano is a passionate advocate for animal rights and has been a vegetarian since 2005. He is also a devoted football fan, supporting Inter Milan. Despite his fame, he has expressed a desire to learn English, describing it as a "real pain" not being able to communicate in the language. Interestingly, a corkscrew pasta shape was named "cellentani" in his honor by Barilla in the 1970s, although other companies refer to it as cavatappi. Celentano's enduring popularity in Italy is marked by his millions of record sales and numerous television appearances, solidifying his status as a cultural icon.
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Discography
Quel punto1994
- 1.Quel punto5:35
- 2.La casa dell’amore4:27
- 3.Rap1:11
- 4.Il seme del rap (Prisencolinensinanciusol)4:16
- 5.Attraverso me5:13
- 6.I Want to Know, I parte2:28
- 7.I Want to Know, II parte6:54
- 8.La trappola5:58
- 9.Ja tebia liubliu5:34
- 10.La camera 215:46
- 11.Uh… uh…5:24
- 12.Rifugio bianco1:47
- 13.Sanmatio2:48
Il re degli ignoranti1991
- 1.Il re degli ignoranti6:04
- 2.Letto di foglie5:40
- 3.L'uomo di Bagdad, il cow-boy e lo zar4:51
- 4.Preludio imperiale0:48
- 5.La più migliore4:27
- 6.La terza guerra mondiale4:34
- 7.Preludio vento del passato1:13
- 8.Fuoco5:32
- 9.Buono come il pane5:45
- 10.Cammino6:16
La pubblica ottusità1987
- 1.La pubblica ottusità6:09
- 2.Dolce rompi3:57
- 3.È ancora sabato4:23
- 4.Fresco3:19
- 5.L'ultimo gigante3:58
- 6.C'è qualcosa che non va5:00
- 7.Mi attrai3:31
- 8.La luce del sole6:06
I miei americani tre puntini 21986
- 1.Veronica verrai (Veronica You’ll Come)4:40
- 2.Gelosia (Jealousy)4:20
- 3.Ma come fa la gente sola (Eleanor Rigby)3:19
- 4.Mi scade (She’s Got It)3:05
- 5.Vivrò per lei (My Prayer)2:43
- 6.Seguirò chi mi ama (It Is Love)3:38
- 7.L’ascensore (Sixteen Tons)2:38
- 8.È finita (Cry)3:56
- 9.Un’altra ragazza (Love Me Do)2:38
- 10.Crederò (Crazy Love)3:15
I miei americani (Tre puntini)1984
- 1.Il contadino (Hold On I’m Coming)4:11
- 2.Michelle (Michelle)3:12
- 3.Bisogna far qualcosa (These Boots Are Made for Walkin’)3:27
- 4.Sono un fallito (Busted)3:19
- 5.Fumo negli occhi (Smoke Gets in Your Eyes)2:53
- 6.Maledetta televisione (That’s All Right, Mama)2:28
- 7.Susanna (Susanna)4:47
- 8.Questo vecchio pazzo mondo (Eve of Distructions)3:59
- 9.Il cantante folle (The Great Pretender)4:06
- 10.Cara Baby (Happy Baby)2:44
- 11.Sei il mio destino (You Are My Destiny)2:27
Atmosfera1983
- 1.Atmosfera4:24
- 2.Splende la notte5:22
- 3.Prima pagina4:23
- 4.Dipenderà da te3:53
- 5.Sound di verità5:31
- 6.Bel giovane5:08
- 7.Madonna mia4:00
- 8.Cammino4:02
Deus1981
- 1.Deus5:40
- 2.Mi fanno ridere4:24
- 3.Crazy Movie2:19
- 4.Quando3:45
- 5.L'artigiano7:15
- 6.L'estate è già qua2:37
- 7.Dove vai Jack3:22
- 8.L'ora del rock2:23
Un po’ artista un po’ no1980
- 1.Un po’ artista un po’ no4:59
- 2.L’orologio4:47
- 3.Manifesto4:40
- 4.Il tempo se ne va3:52
- 5.Una parola non ci scappa mai4:22
- 6.Non se ne parla nemmeno4:16
- 7.Se non è amore4:20
- 8.Spettabile signore3:04
Soli1979
- 1.Soli4:03
- 2.People5:23
- 3.Pay, Pay, Pay4:19
- 4.Io e te5:13
- 5.Amore no5:13
- 6.Non è4:18
- 7.Stivali e colbacco4:16
- 8.Medley3:52
Ti avrò1978
- 1.Ti avrò6:47
- 2.Se vuoi andare vai6:11
- 3.Vetrina4:14
- 4.Che donna6:02
- 5.Lascerò5:42
- 6.La moglie, l'amante, l'amica7:03
Variations1977
- 1.Azzurro1:15
- 2.A Woman in Love / Rock Around the Clock4:00
- 3.Pregherò4:32
- 4.Ma che freddo stasera (Such a Cold Night Tonight)6:40
- 5.Don't Play That Song (You Lied)5:10
- 6.Nata per me4:32
- 7.Bei tempi1:10
- 8.Mondo in mi75:35
Tecadisk1977
- 1.When Love…6:51
- 2.Yes I Do6:17
- 3.Wartime Melodies4:29
- 4.Somebody Save Me6:31
- 5.Kiss Me Goodbye5:51
- 6.You Can Be Happy6:04
Svalutation1976
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Nostalrock1973
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I mali del secolo1972
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Il forestiero1970
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Le robe che ha detto Adriano1969
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Adriano rock1968
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Azzurro / Una carezza in un pugno1968
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Il ragazzo della via Gluck1966
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Non mi dir1965
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A New Orleans1963
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Peppermint Twist1962
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Furore1961
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Il tuo bacio è come un rock1960
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Universal Music Group
- Record label
- Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc.
- Record label
- Ariola
Achievements
- Award
- David di Donatello for Best Actor
- Award
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Score
- Award
- Sanremo Music Festival
- Award
- Grolla d'oro for Best New Actor
Influenced by
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Andriano Celentano, Celentano, Адриано Челентано
Adriano Celentano is an Italian singer-songwriter, actor, showman, and filmmaker. He is dubbed Il Molleggiato because of his energetic dancing.
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