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Franco De Vita | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 4, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony U.S. Latin
• ASIN: B00020W0VA
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #176,140 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #34 in Music > World Music > South & Central America > Venezuela

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MASTER CLASS IN SPANISH LYRICS, October 1, 2004

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Leo Hanover Perez "Leo" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stop (Jewl) (Audio CD)

FORGET what this man did in the 80's. Many of us were too young to appreciate any of that repertoire. Let's talk about how TODAY this man is the purveyor of very pertinent lyrics that punch you in the chest. That is, if you've ever been in love, lost in love, or believed in it for the first time.

As a lyricist, I bow to this man! I'd never heard of him before now. By accident, a video was playing on a spanish tv station when I heard the lyrics: "...te he dado todo lo que tengo, hasta quedar en deuda conmigo mismo, y todavia preguntas si te quiero..." (from 'TU DE QUE VAS'). I knew then this man-whoever he was- was no joke!

I ran out and bought his album, forthwith. His genius use of chords makes for a complete experience. NO tricks or gimmicks here. Just phenomenal musicianship. As Wayne would say: "...we're not worthy, we're not worthy!.."

And yes! I cried listening to the much talked-bout 'SI LA VES'. A duet that also introduced me to the R&B tinged duo of SIN BANDERAS. I'm not ashamed to admit it as a man. If someone has ever left you, you'll be brought at least close to the Kleenex box. Just one more testament to this man's talent for wordsmithing. GENIUS.

It reminds me of Gloria Estefan at her height of lyric-writing in the eighties when everyone cried, begged, or rejoiced to one of her ballads.

If you're a songwriter, this man will send you back to school. Alot to learn from him.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i love franco, April 23, 2005

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Angela Palmieri "venezolana angela" (san gabriel, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stop (Jewl) (Audio CD)

franco de vita has been my favorite singer/songwriter since i grew up in venezuela in the 80s. now i live in the US and i still love franco, who is italian/venezuelan just like myself!!! his words transcend languages and cultures and his emotions are understood everywhere.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, August 20, 2004

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C. Candido "parabolmantra" (Havelock NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stop (Jewl) (Audio CD)

"Tu de que vas" is one of the most romantic love songs that I have heard in both English and Spanish. My wife a non-Spanish rock fan was so moved by this song that she is now a De Vita fan. A must have. Un CD muy cheverre.