Lucio Dalla's 'Sono Lucio' Vinyl Collection Features Luigi Ghirri Photographs
On 18 September, a new collection by Lucio Dalla named 'Sono Lucio' was launched as both a double LP and double CD. This compilation features a mix of well-known and obscure songs, accompanied by photographs from Luigi Ghirri. The cover showcases one of Ghirri's iconic images, with more photographs included within. The title, penned in Dalla's own handwriting, establishes a personal connection to the artist. Their friendship, which dates back to the 1970s, played a significant role in shaping this project. The collection features tracks such as 'Caruso', 'Anna e Marco', 'Futura', 'Cara', 'Piazza Grande', 'Attenti al lupo', as well as 'Tu parlavi una lingua meravigliosa' and 'Il cielo', with the sea being a recurring motif in both Dalla's music and Ghirri's photography.
Key facts
- 'Sono Lucio' was released on 18 September as a double LP and double CD
- The collection combines well-known Lucio Dalla songs with lesser-played tracks
- Luigi Ghirri's photographs provide the visual dimension, including one of his most famous shots on the cover
- The title is written in Dalla's original handwriting
- Dalla and Ghirri knew each other from the 1970s and their friendship deepened in the 1980s
- The tracklist includes 'Caruso', 'Anna e Marco', 'Futura', 'Cara', 'Piazza Grande' and 'Attenti al lupo'
- Lesser-known tracks include 'Tu parlavi una lingua meravigliosa', 'Il cielo', 'La casa in riva al mare', 'Nuvolari', 'Ayrton' and 'La strada e la stella'
- The project is described as both an archive operation and a montage