Domenico Modugno was one of the first Italian pop music stars to achieve fame internationally. "Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)" took home the first Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1959. The song was recorded by a wide number of artists including a very popular version by Dean Martin.
1959: Domenico Modugno - "Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)"
By Bill Lamb, About.com Guide
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