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Domenico Modugno · 1958

Domenico Modugno

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 1, 1958Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

With “Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu),” he returned to No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 after a one-week break and began a four-week run at the top.

Related events

  1. Domenico ModugnoAugust 18, 1958
    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Domenico Modugno's song “Nel Blu, Dipinto di Blu (Volare)” reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, beginning a five-week reign at the top. The song became the year's best-selling record.
  2. Domenico ModugnoAugust 26, 1958
    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Domenico Modugno reached No. 1 with “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)”, which was the second chart-topping position in Billboard magazine's history.
  3. Domenico ModugnoAugust 6, 1994
    Death⭐⭐⭐
    Italian singer and actor Domenico Modugno, whose recording “Volare” topped the North American charts in 1958, died of a heart attack near his home on the island of Lampedusa, south of Sicily, at the age of 66. During his career, he also appeared in 44 films.