Domenico Modugno

Domenico Modugno (January 9, 1928 - August 6, 1994) was an Italian singer and songwriter, husband of Franca Gandolfi and father of Massimo Modugno. Best known as co-writer of "Nel blu dipinto di blu" together with Franco Migliacci. In 1958 he participated with Johnny Dorelli in the Sanremo Music Festival, winning the contest. It became a worldwide success.