Classic Italian crooner Fred
Bongusto died overnight at his home in Rome at the age of 84,
the singer-songwriter's press office said on Friday.
Campobasso-born Bongusto, whose real name was Alfredo
Buongusto, was big in the 1960s and 70s and he had several
international hits.
Some of his biggest hits were "Malaga", "Una rotonda sul
mare", "Spaghetti a Detroit" and "Prima c'eri tu",
Bongusto was very popular in South America, especially
Brazil, as well as in his homeland.
He also composed the soundtracks of 24 movies.
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