Patty Pravo was born in Italy (April 9, 1948, Venice). Directions of musical creativity: pop and pop-rock, beat, chanson. It achieved its greatest popularity in the 60s-70s of the 20th century and at the turn of the 90s - 2000s. The return took place in the tops after a period of calm, and is performing at the present time. In addition to solo performances, he performs music on the piano.
Youth and early years of creativity Patti Pravo
Patty Pravo received her musical education at the educational institution. Benedetto Marcello. At the age of 15, she left her native Venice and moved to the capital of England. Then, returning to Italy, she began her creative career with performances at the Piper club. The singer recorded her debut single "Ragazzo triste" in 1966 (Italian version of the American "But You're Mine", performed before Sonny and Cher). The idea of the composition is to tell the story of the life of young hippies who did not "fit in" with modern society.
In 1967, the second track "Se perdo te" was born. A year later, "La bambola" and a full-length album of the same name became the leaders of the national chart. "La bambola" on "Vinyl" was awarded the "Golden Disc".
The next single of the singer with the works "Gli occhi dell'amore" and "Sentimento" also becomes successful. In 1969, a new collection of the performer, Concerto per Patty, was created. Some songs from it were performed at the Italian show "Festivalbar" (approx. "Il paradiso").
A major success was the participation of Patty Pravo in 1970 at the San Remo festival, where "La spada nel cuore" (together with Little Tony) was performed. At the same time, the third album bearing the name of the performer was released. The collection was among the most successful according to the Italian charts.
The main period on the stage and the peak of popularity of Patty Pravo
During the 71st and 72nd years, the singer tries to change her musical image and records a trilogy collection on Philips Records (one of the oldest record labels in the Netherlands). The style of the works becomes more meaningful and deeper.
In 72, Patty Pravo married Franco Baldieri, a popular Italian designer. Marriage did not affect the creative success of the performer.
A year later, "Pazza idea" is released. The track, which became one of the most important at this creative stage of the singer, was recorded at the American studio RCA. The compilation album of the same name is at the top of the national album charts. Success repeats the "Mai una signora" that followed.
In the 75th and 76th fame Pravo is only growing, her collections "Incontro" and "Tanto" are in the lead in the national charts. The single track "Tutto il mondo è casa mia" is in the top three, among the then popular in Italy. This is followed by the album "Miss Italia" and the song "Autostop". Both works were very popular with the public.
Creative decline (80-90s)
The wild popularity was followed by a decline in the career of Patty Pravo. Many associate this with the singer's move to the States and her shooting for erotic magazines. The reviews of the Italian press were negative.
New Pravo albums already could not occupy the same high positions in the music ratings. Her collection "Cerchi" became a failure, having received record low ratings from all the works of the performer. In 1982, Patty marries John Edward Johnson (American musician).
Accusations of plagiarism provoked a break in agreements between the performer and the label "Virgin Records" in the 87th year. The reason was the similarity of the song "Pigramente signora" with the American "To the Morning" by Dan Vogelberg.
The next scandal occurred in 92: Patty Pravo was arrested for carrying a herbal drug. The story ended without serious consequences and the singer was released from the police station three days later.
2000s and today
Since the late 90s - early 2000s, Patty Pravo has regained its lost popularity. Her album "Una donna da sognare" occupies a leading position in thematic charts. This is followed by the success of such works of Patty as "Radio Station" and "L'immenso" (marked the return of the singer to "San Remo").
"Nic-Unic" (2004) was the result of a collaboration between Patty Pravo and a number of young artists. A characteristic feature of the collection is the use of the most modern developments in the reproduction of sound effects. "Spero che ti piaccia" (2007) became a dedication to another performer - Dalida. The collection includes songs in several languages.
Com'è Bello l'Amore won the Italian version of the Golden Globe 2012. This was followed by the performance of Pravo in the framework of "San Remo". From the nearest achievements - the song "Un po 'come la vita" in 21st place (but received three awards from music critics). At the same time, the studio album of the singer "Red" was created, with great success and included in the 20 most requested in Italy (according to the national charts).
Interesting facts from the biography of Patty Pravo
In 1994, Patty Pravo becomes the first Italian performer to perform on the Chinese stage. The musical culture of the Celestial Empire had a significant impact on the singer's work.
In 1995, Pravo successfully performed at the San Remo festival in his native Italy. Her new song "I giorni dell'armonia" was warmly received by the local audience. Perhaps it was the experience of acquaintance with the "eastern" directions that allowed the singer to make a creative "reboot". The track of the performer "E dimmi che non vuoi morire" was one of the most famous in 1997.
