Artist dossier
Al Bano Carrisi
Al Bano Carrisi (Italy) competed at Eurovision in 1976 and 1985. Best result: #7.
Albano Antonio Carrisi, better known as Al Bano, is an Italian singer and actor. Having sold over 25 million records globally and career spanning seven decades, he is one of the most recognisable Italian singers in the world. He has gained worldwide notability due to his four and a half octave vocal range as well as his personal and professional association with Romina Power, daughter of Hollywood actor Tyrone Power, lasting until the 1990s. Carrisi is acclaimed for singing with operatic affinity in pop, rock and italo disco repertoires with extensive head voice and minimal usage of falsetto vocal register. As of 2023, he has participated in 15 editions of the Sanremo Music Festival, tying the record for most participations with Anna Oxa, Milva, Peppino di Capri and Toto Cutugno; this includes a victory in 1984 duetting with Power. He additionally took part in the Sanremo Giovani selection in 1965.
- Participations
- 2
- Countries Represented
- 1
- Best Result
- 7
Eurovision Entries
| Year | Country | Artist ยท Song | Pos | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | | Al Bano & Romina Power Magic Oh Magic
| 7 | 78 |
| 1976 | | Al Bano & Romina Power We'll Live It All Again (Lo rivivrei)
| 7 | 69 |