LIVING INSIDE MYSELF - GINO VANNELLI - (1981)

*****Especially for you, Soraya*****
GINO VANNELLI (born June 16, 1952) is an Italian-Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and composer.

Early years

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Vannelli is one of three sons (Joe, Gino and Ross) born to Russ and Delia Vannelli. Russ, his father, was a big band musician. As a child, Gino's greatest passion was music, and he began playing percussion at an early age. By the age of 15, Gino began writing songs. Just out of high school, he signed his first recording contract with RCA under the pseudonym Vann Elli, but went on to study music at McGill University.

1980s

In April 1981, "Living Inside Myself" was on Billboard's Top 100 at number 6. Canadian comedy legend Eugene Levy satirized Gino in Episode 4 of SCTV/Network 90 also in 1981. The Vannelli brothers shared the Juno Award for Recording Engineer of the Year in 1986 for "Black Cars". The prestigious Juno Award was again shared by the Vannelli brothers in 1987 for Recording Engineer of the Year for "Wild Horses" and "Young Lover". Gino's additional recordings of the 1980s era include: "Nightwalker" and "Big Dreamers Never Sleep."

2000s and beyond

Gino Vannelli lives and works in Amersfoort, Netherlands and in the United States.[3] His music is also heard on popular European television and radio commercials. When not in concert, Gino is actively working on various projects and teaching Master classes. In March 2007, Vannelli performed in Las Vegas to sold-out shows. By request, encore performances were given two months later at the Flamingo Showroom.[3] In November 2007, Vannelli gave three sold out performances in New Orleans, Louisiana. The concerts were a humanitarian effort with proceeds benefiting local charities. By popular demand, Vannelli continues to tour globally. Gino Vannelli with Uropa appearing in De Noot, Hoogland, Netherlands.In October 2007, Vannelli performed in a small setting with Dutch sextet Uropa in the renowned yet small music cafe "De Noot" in Hoogland near Amersfoort. This performance in front of a happy few 100 was a try-out with the new band. The reception was warm even though some of the bar regulars were educated [...] on how to pay respect to a performing artist. It was an inspired and inspirational gig. Gino's latest CD was released in Europe early 2009. He toured the Netherlands for a few gigs with a Dutch All Star Band (Maastricht JazzFestival amongst others).

Category:

Music

Tags:

• LIVING
• INSIDE
• MYSELF
• GINO
• VANNELLI
• R&B
• Soul
• Jazz
• Romantic
• Music

[curtiscrush]

4:00...4:06 OMG great vocal finish.

[MrLarson40]

@curtiscrush Thanks for your comments, cheers.

[cindysunbear]

One word - BEAUTIFUL!!!

[MrLarson40]

@cindysunbear Thank you. hugs.

[kurakus100]

Gino is the greatest!

[MrLarson40]

@kurakus100 Yes, thanks for your comments, hugs.

[bigtimcny]

reminds me of the lovel I lost in my college days, how lonely I felt and did not

think I'd find another woman like her, thankfully I was wrong...great song..thanks for posting

[folaafua]

I am so grateful to have grown up during this time of music. I had forgotten how WONDERFUL his voice and words were.

[cocktailencyclopedia]

LOVE this song.

[PamelaKW]

@babydollbrooke09

Amen to that, Great, Legend!

[PamelaKW]

Legend, Magical, Master! Mesmerizing, his Concert will stay with Me forever, the Best!

Talented beyond belief,

Brother to Brother Great!

[MrLarson40]

@Liemwolf Welcome...Muchas Gracias, abraços.

[MrLarson40]

@babydollbrooke09 Thanks for your comments, cheers.

[babydollbrooke09]

My mom loved Gino, I Iove his voice too.