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.

Over two thousand songs

Early in 1960s Otto retired from the public scene, but he continued to be involved in show organization, recordings and musical research.

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He was a very prolific singer. He recorded over two thousand songs during his career. His greatest hits were Ho un sassolino nella scarpa, Mamma voglio anch'io la fidanzata, Mister Paganini, Polvere di stelle, Op op trotta cavallino, Natalino studia canto, Il valzer del boogie-woogie, La classe degli asini.

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