Gino Paoli

Gino Paoli (23 September 1934 – 24 March 2026) was an Italian singer-songwriter. He wrote a number of songs that became well known in Italian popular music, including "Il cielo in una stanza", "Che cosa c'è", "Senza fine", "Quattro amici al bar" and "Sapore di sale". Paoli was born in Monfalcone, near Trieste, on 23 September 1934. He moved to Genoa as a child, where he spent most of his life. After working in various occupations, Paoli was signed to Dischi Ricordi along with friends and fellow musicians Luigi Tenco and Bruno Lauzi.