5 Minutes
with
Gino Vannelli

Gino Vannelli was THE ladykiller of the 80's.
Who did not hang in the arms of their sweetheart during those years when they played :
"It Hurts To Be In Love"?
On his new cd CANTO he sings in English, Spanish, Italian and French.
The latin lover is back.

How did you learn to get all those languages under control?
"I have a coah who is very, very and unbelievable strict. I was only allowed to go to sleep if my accent was perfect. And that's okay with me because if you have such an ambitious plan, like mine, you have to prove yourself and fulfil expectations. To scamp my work is not my style."

What do you mean?
"I know I have my voice and I trust my voice, so you can take things easy. I can sing flawless but I can murder or butcher a song because of my wrong pronunciation or a stupid accent. CANTO was meant to be perfect."

Did the writing of the songs go easy?
"It went on and on... I wrote 'The Last Days of Summer' in 1 and a 1/2 day, and 'Mala Luna', a track of more than 10 minutes, was ready in a day. It all came of itself."

Is there a difference in depth between the English and the non-English songs?
"Yes a little bit. English songs are less intense, there is always a kind of reserve. When I sing in Spanish or Italian I go off and than it seems to be more righteous as in the English language."

Are you still that good singer?
"Yes, my voice still works and that is a soothing thought. When I recorded the 'Dea Speranza' song, I had to cry because the notes came out so heavenly and so easy. That is a blessing".