Natalino Otto

Natalino Otto, stage name of Natale Codognotto (Cogoleto, Genoa, Italy, 25 December 1912 - Milan, Italy, 4 October 1969) was the singer who started the swing genre in Italy.

Cinema and San Remo Festival

Thanks to his popularity, also the movie industry wanted him. He was offered singer roles in a few films. He was the leading character in Tutta la città canta directed by Riccardo Freda in 1945. He also starred in La casa senza tempo and Carosello del varietà.

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Movie - Tutta la città canta - Riccardo Freda - 1945 - La casa senza tempo - Carosello del varietà

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During 1950s Natalino Otto took part for five times to the San Remo Music Festival. His best result was a third place in 1955 with a song titled Canto nella Valle. In that year he married Flo Sandon's, also an Italian singer.

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1950s - San Remo Music Festival - 1955 - Flo Sandon's

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