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Steve Winwood, May 12, 1948, Handsworth, Birmingham, England. Wikipedia.
“Valerie,” Wikipedia.
Steve Winwood, May 12, 1948, Handsworth, Birmingham, England. Wikipedia.
This is a cover of the Italian “Ti Amo” by Umberto Tozzi and Giancarlo Bigazzi, with English lyrics written by Diane Warren. Tozzi-Bigazzi also wrote the original version of “Gloria,” Branigan’s most famous hit, and Bigazzi was one of the composers on the original “Self Control,” another top hit for Branigan around the globe.
“The 1998 hit from the pop duo ranks at No. 1 on the all-time top 50 AC songs list,” ‘Darren Hayes Talks Savage Garden’s ‘Truly’ Big AC No. 1,’ Billboard.com.
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Michael McDonald contribute background vocals on the original release. wikipedia