Al Bano Closes sanremo Chapter, Addresses Past Conflicts adn Romina Power Remarks
Rome — In a candid interview ahead of the festival’s next edition, Italy’s iconic singer Al Bano signals that his Sanremo era is behind him. The event is slated to run from February 24 to 28 this year, and he reflects on a controversial moment from 2017 when he was eliminated on the opening night despite delivering a strong song.
“Enough is enough; I won’t propose anything else for sanremo,” he says. The year’s host was Carlo Conti, and his competing entry was “Di rose e di thorn.”
The 82-year-old artist also speaks about the relationship wiht the festival’s artistic director, noting only rude exchanges but stressing there is no lasting grudge. “We don’t have a good relationship,” he says, “but I suffer from Sanremite fever, so I’ll watch and wish the participants success. I am a King; I do not mix with simple Counts.”
Al Bano On Romina Power’s Latest Comments On Felicità
Recently, Romina Power’s remarks about the song “Felicità” on a podcast have sparked discussion. Power said she didn’t even want to record the tune, finding it banal.
Responding, Al Bano suggests it is best not to dwell on it, noting that the track performed well commercially thanks to his involvement. He frames the debate as a broader critique of colleagues who, during turbulent decades, flirted with the prevailing mood.
“Felicità” finished second at Sanremo in 1982. Referring to that edition, Al Bano recalls Claudio Villa’s presence and defends the performance, mentioning Villa’s anger when quoted by the press.
On the end of his relationship with Romina Power, he reflects on a family history where divorce was not unusual. He recalls a local saying about the risks of leaps and notes that their love endured beyond the split. He adds that their children arrived, and choosing peace over conflict proved to be the best path.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival dates | February 24–28 |
| 2017 Sanremo moment | Eliminated on opening night despite a strong song |
| Director relation | Rude exchanges; no lasting harmony |
| Felicità controversy | romina Power’s remarks; Al Bano’s defense |
| Sanremo 1982 | Felicità finished second; Claudio Villa involved |
| Relationship with Romina Power | Love endured; family life; peace over conflict |
Two quick prompts for readers: Do you think long-standing artistic tensions affect a festival’s atmosphere or its legacy? Should public figures revisit old feuds, or let them rest for the sake of fans?
Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned for more updates as the festival approaches.
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