LIVING INSIDE MYSELF – GINO VANNELLI – (1981)
*****Especially for you, Valerie***** GINO VANNELLI (born June 16, 1952) is an Italian-Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and composer. Early years Born in Montreal, Quebec, Vannelli is one of three sons (Joe, Gino and Ross) born to Russ and Delia Vannelli. Russ, his father, was a big band musician. As a child, Gino’s greatest passion was music, and he began playing percussion at an early age. By the age of 15, Gino began writing songs. Just out of high school, he signed his first recording contract with RCA under the pseudonym Vann Elli, but went on to study music at McGill University. 1980s In April 1981, “Living Inside Myself” was on Billboard’s Top 100 at number 6. Canadian comedy legend Eugene Levy satirized Gino in Episode 4 of SCTV/Network 90 also in 1981. The Vannelli brothers shared the Juno Award for Recording Engineer of the Year in 1986 for “Black Cars”. The prestigious Juno Award was again shared by the Vannelli brothers in 1987 for Recording Engineer of the Year for “Wild Horses” and “Young Lover”. Gino’s additional recordings of the 1980s era include: “Nightwalker” and “Big Dreamers Never Sleep.” 2000s and beyond Gino Vannelli lives and works in Amersfoort, Netherlands and in the United States.[3] His music is also heard on popular European television and radio commercials. When not in concert, Gino is actively working on various projects and teaching Master classes. In March 2007, Vannelli performed in Las Vegas to sold-out shows. By request, encore …
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