Domenico Modugno — Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare)

Domenico Modugno

Born: January 9, 1928

Origin: Italy

Domenico Modugno was an Italian singer, actor and, later in life, a member of the Italian Parliament. He is known for his 1958 international hit song "Nel blu dipinto di blu", for which he received the first Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. He is considered the first Italian cantautore.