Quiet Front: Paolo Conte and "Hemingway"

The random tune for today is called Hemingway, sung by Paolo Conte. Conte was born in Asti in the Piedmont region of Italy, and he began his music career as a vibraphone player traveling in local and touring bands. He started writing songs early on in his career with his brother Giorgio but eventually began writing on his own. His star rose in the 60s and 70s as he was the main creative songwriter behind hits of other well-known Italian artists. His solo career commenced in 1974. His songs are known for being evocative of colorful and dreamy Italian and Mediterranean sounds. His music is often jazzy, reminiscent of South America and French singers, and filled with a wistful melancholy. His music has also been used in many movies. Hemingway can be found on multiple albums, including Conte's 1996 CD Paolo Conte: The Best Of... where I first heard it. The song is a reverie, or reminiscence, of places that Ernest Hemingway referred to or frequented.