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Franco Simone stands as a cornerstone of Italian pop, celebrated for lyric-driven songs delivered with warmth and a guitar in hand. Known as il poeta con la chitarra, he blends romantic storytelling with melodic breadth, earning fans across Italy and Latin America. This artist page gathers his background, landmark discography, and upcoming live appearances to help you secure your seats with ease.

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From winning Castrocaro in 1972 to making waves on the Sanremo stage in 1974, Franco Simone carved a path that would resonate well beyond Italy. His chart peak in the mid-70s, international hits like Paisaje, and early 90s crossover success with La Ley del Alma (y de la piel) reflect a versatile career. Stay tuned for verified 2025 tour plans and connect with official channels for the latest updates.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Franco Simone

  • Nickname: il poeta con la chitarra for lyric-driven Italian pop.
  • Early breakthroughs: Castrocaro win (1972) and Sanremo entry with Fiume grande (1974).
  • Italian chart peak: Tu... e così sia reached #4 in 1976; Paesaggio spawned the Argentina-hit Paisaje.
  • Paisaje (Paesaggio in Spanish) hit #1 in Argentina in 1978 and spawned numerous covers in Latin America.
  • La Ley del Alma (y de la piel) reached #13 on the US Billboard charts (1993), among the first non-English-language LPs to chart in the US.
  • Awards: Globo d’Oro for Best Song (Accanto) in Native (2011); Gondola d’oro/Telegatto honors in the late 1970s; Leone d’oro in 2003.

The records

Franco Simone Discography

  • Simone è il cognome
    2022 · Skizzo Edizioni Musicali
  • Franco è il nome
    2021 · Skizzo Edizioni Musicali
  • Per fortuna
    2018
  • Carissimo Luigi
    2016
  • Stabat Mater
    2014
  • La musica del mare
    2011 · Skizzo distribuzione Self
  • C'era il sole ed anche il vento...
    2011 · Skizzo distribuzione Self
  • Nato tra due mari
    2010 · Skizzo distribuzione Self, ICEBOX 10/05
  • Dizionario (rosso) dei sentimenti - VocEpiano
    2003 · Azzurra
  • Eliòpolis - La città del sole
    2001 · Segnali Caotici
  • Notturno fiorentino
    1998 · Nibbio / Skizzo - RTI
  • Venti d'amore (2 inediti)
    1995 · Nibbio / Skizzo - Fonit Cetra
  • Una storia lunga una canzone
    1996 · Nibbio / Skizzo - Fonit Cetra
  • Vocepiano - dizionario dei sentimenti
    1990 · Skizzo - Discomagic
  • Totò
    1989 · Skizzo / Fonit Cetra
  • Il pazzo, lo zingaro ed altri amici
    1986 · Targa
  • Camper
    1984 · SGM
  • Gente che conosco
    1982 · Franco Simone & C./WEA Italiana
  • Recital
    1981
  • Racconto a due colori
    1980 · Franco Simone & C./WEA Italiana

The hits

Top Franco Simone Songs

  • La Ley del Alma (y de la piel)
    1993 · US Billboard Hot 100 #13
  • Paisaje (Paesaggio Spanish version)
    1978 · Argentina: #1 (1978)
  • Tu... y así sia (Tu... e così sia)
    1976 · Italy: #4
  • Fiume grande
    1974 · Sanremo entry; notable Italian chart success (no single peak published)

From winning Castrocaro in 1972 to making waves on the Sanremo stage in 1974, Franco Simone carved a path that would resonate well beyond Italy. His chart peak in the mid-70s, international hits like Paisaje, and early 90s crossover success with La Ley del Alma (y de la piel) reflect a versatile career. Stay tuned for verified 2025 tour plans and connect with official channels for the latest updates.

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