Nicola Paone

Nicola Paone
Background information
Also known asThe Italian Troubadour
The Italian Bing Crosby
Born(1915-10-05)October 5, 1915
OriginBarnesboro, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedDecember 25, 2003(2003-12-25) (aged 88)
GenresFolk
OccupationsSinger, entertainer, restaurateur
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1942–1998
LabelsEtna, Columbia, RCA

Nicola Paone (October 5, 1915 – December 25, 2003) was an Italian-American singer, songwriter, and restaurateur, best known for his humorous, chart-topping songs about the joys and hardships of Italian immigrants in America. He is credited with releasing over 150 single recordings and an album which received international recognition in both South America and Italy.

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