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An academic exploration of the Italian icon Gigliola Cinquetti's enduring impact on music and television, from her Eurovision triumph to her multifaceted career.

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Biographical Overview

Early Life and Education

Gigliola Cinquetti was born on December 20, 1947, in Verona, Italy, into a family of means. Her formative years were marked by a deep appreciation for the arts; from ages 9 to 13, she dedicated herself to piano studies, culminating in examinations in music theory. Beyond music, she cultivated a passion for painting and art.

Personal Life

In 1979, Cinquetti married Luciano Teodori, with whom she has two sons, Giovanni and Costantino. She also has a sister named Rosabianca. Her parents are Luigi and Sara Cinquetti.

Career Trajectory

Sanremo and Eurovision Triumph

At the tender age of 16, Cinquetti made her debut at the Sanremo Music Festival in 1964, capturing first place with the song "Non ho l'etร " ("I'm not old enough"). This victory propelled her to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 1964 in Copenhagen, securing Italy's inaugural win in the competition. At that time, she became the youngest winner of the contest, a record later surpassed.

International Acclaim

"Non ho l'etร " achieved significant international success, charting prominently in the UK and earning a platinum disc. Her 1966 release, "Dio, come ti amo" ("God, How I Love You"), further solidified her global appeal. In 1973, her song "Alle porte del sole" was re-recorded by Al Martino, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

Second Eurovision Venture

Cinquetti returned to the Eurovision stage in 1974, representing Italy with the song "Sรฌ" ("Yes"). She achieved a second-place finish, narrowly behind ABBA's "Waterloo". Notably, the song faced censorship in Italy due to its potential association with the upcoming divorce referendum.

Transition to Media

In the 1990s, Cinquetti transitioned into journalism and television presenting, hosting programs such as *Italia Rai* on RAI International. She also co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 1991 alongside Toto Cutugno. Her career was honored with a tribute award in 2008, and she published her autobiography in 2014. In 2022, she revisited the Eurovision stage to perform "Non ho l'etร " during the interval act.

Musical Contributions

Hit Singles and Albums

Cinquetti's discography spans several decades, featuring numerous studio albums and charting singles. Her early success with "Non ho l'etร " and "Dio, come ti amo" established her as a significant international artist.

Selected Studio Albums:

  • Gigliola Cinquetti (1964)
  • La rosa nera (1967)
  • Gigliola per i piรน piccini (1967)
  • L'orage (1969)
  • Il treno dell'amore (1969)
  • Cantando con gli amici (1971)
  • ... E io le canto cosรฌ (1972)
  • Fidรจlement votre... (1972)
  • Su e giรน per le montagne (1972)
  • Stasera ballo liscio (1973)
  • Bonjour Paris (1974)
  • Auf der Strasse der Sonne (1974)
  • Go (Before You Break My Heart) (1974)
  • Gigliola e la banda (1975)
  • Pensieri di donna (1978)
  • Il portoballo (1982)
  • Tuttintorno (1991)
  • Giovane vecchio cuore (1995)
  • I successi (1999)
  • 20.12 (2016)

Chart Performance

Cinquetti's singles have charted across various international markets, reflecting her broad appeal. The table below details some of her notable chart successes.

Year Single Peak Chart Positions
IT BE (FLA) BE (WA) FRA GER IRE JAP NL NOR QUE SA SPA UK
1964 "Non ho l'etร " 111134โ€”23โ€”4โ€”17
"No tengo edad para amarte" (Spain-only) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”1โ€”
"Il primo bacio che darรฒ" 111627โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"El primer beso" (Spain-only) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”4โ€”
"Oh warum" (Germany-only) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”31โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1965 "Ho bisogno di vederti" 7โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1966 "Dio come ti amo" 5โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”5โ€”
1967 "La rosa nera" 5โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1968 "Sera" 9โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Giuseppe in Pennsylvania" 17โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Quelli erano giorni" 6โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1969 "La pioggia" 2โ€”75โ€”โ€”6โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"L'orage" โ€”โ€”74โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Il treno dell'amore" 25โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Hello Nadine" โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"La pioggia" (Japanese version) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”61โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"La lluvia" (Spain-only) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”24โ€”
"Come una foglia" (Japan-only) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”94โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1970 "Romantico blues" 14โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Volano le rondini" โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”14โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1971 "La domenica andando alla messa" 25โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Le bateau-mouche" (Canada/France-only) โ€”โ€”4878โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Rose nel buio" 9โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”32โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Amarti e poi morire" 18โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Qui comando io" 13โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1972 "Gira l'amore" 10โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”90โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Un coin de terre, un olivier" (France-only) โ€”โ€”โ€”37โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1973 "El domingo yendo a misa" (Spain-only) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”19โ€”
"Tango delle capinere" 15โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"La spagnola" 20โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1974 "Alle porte del sole" 1โ€”49โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Derniรจre histoire, premier amour" (France/Belgium-only) โ€”โ€”49โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Sรฌ" 17306โ€”13โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Lui" (France/Belgium-only) โ€”โ€”6โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"A las puerto del cielo" (Spain-only) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”15โ€”
"Go (Before You Break My Heart)" โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”6โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”8
"Ja" (Germany-only) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”45โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"The Door of the Sun" โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”6โ€”โ€”
1976 "La primavera" (France/Portugal-only) โ€”โ€”1760โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"Comment fait-elle, dis-moi?" โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”10
8		โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1985 "Chiamalo amore" 14โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
1986 "Una donna distante" 48โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
"โ€”" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Cinematic Appearances

Filmography

Gigliola Cinquetti has graced the silver screen in several notable films, often appearing as herself or in roles that align with her public persona.

Year Title Role Notes
1964 Canzoni, bulli e pupe Herself Cameo appearance
1965 008: Operazione ritmo Gigliola
Questi pazzi, pazzi italiani
1966 Blockhead Angelina
Dio, come ti amo! Gigliola de Francesco
1968 Il professor Matusa e i suoi hippies Herself Cameo appearance
2001 The Knights of the Quest Superior Mother

Television Presence

Television Roles and Hosting

Beyond her music career, Cinquetti has had a significant presence in television, both as a performer and a host, demonstrating her versatility across media.

Year Title Role Notes
1965 Ciao Italia Singer Television film
1966 Io, Gigliola Herself/performer Special
1968 Le mie prigioni Zanze Miniseries (4 episodes)
Addio giovinezza! Dorina Television film
1972 Il bivio Lalla Miniseries (2 episodes)
1977 L'amico della notte Herself/presenter Musical program
1981โ€“1982 Linea verde Herself/co-host Tourism program (season 1)
1981, 1986 Castrocaro Music Festival Herself/presenter Annual music festival
1987 Unomattina Herself/reporter Talk show (season 2)
1988โ€“1989 Via Telauda 66 Herself/regular guest Variety show
1991 Eurovision Song Contest Herself/presenter Annual music festival
1991โ€“1992 Festa di compleanno Variety show
1995 Napoli prima e dopo Special
1999โ€“2002 Commesse Clara Massimi Main role (12 episodes)
2011 Attenti a quei due โ€“ La sfida Herself/judge Variety show (season 2)
2012 Tale e quale show Herself/contestant Talent show (season 2)
2022 Eurovision Song Contest Herself/singer (performing her winning song from 1964) Annual music festival
2025 Ora o mai piรน Herself/coach Talent show (season 3)

Recognition and Honors

Career Achievements

Gigliola Cinquetti's contributions to music and entertainment have been widely recognized. Her victory at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1964 not only marked a significant achievement for Italy but also established her as a young international star.

Key recognitions include:

  • Eurovision Song Contest Winner (1964): With "Non ho l'etร ", securing Italy's first victory.
  • Sanremo Music Festival Winner (1964): With "Non ho l'etร ".
  • International Chart Success: Multiple singles charted across Europe and beyond.
  • Career Tribute Award (2008): Honoring her extensive contributions to music and culture in Italy and globally.
  • Autobiography Publication (2014): Sharing insights into her life and career.

Additionally, her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 and her hosting duties for Eurovision 1991 highlight her sustained involvement in the European music scene.

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  1.  Spinetoli, John Joseph. Artisti in Classifica: I Singoli: 1960รขย€ย“1999. Milano: Musica e dischi, 2000
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