Tony Tammaro
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Tony Tammaro, stage name of Vincenzo Sarnelli, (born January 7, 1961 in Naples
) is an Italian
parody
singer/songwriter. The main theme of Tammaro's lyrics are "tamarri", a term taken form Neapolitan dialect, which indicates someone who's vulgar, miseducated, and often boasting a flourishing behaviour. The term could also be translated as "rednecks", to indicate its derogatory nature; however it presents no connections with the original term in regards of its rural background. In his songs, Tammaro uses irony to describe the "tamarri", from which his own stage name is derived.
.
In 1997 Tammaro returned to the studio to record the album
Monnezzarium
and released O trerrote as the first single
. Tammaro released his greatest hits album Tutto Tony Tammaro
in 1999. It is a double album
and each of two CDs is made up of twentyfour songs.
Tony Tammaro and his band released The Dark Side of the Moonnezz
in June 2005. Moonnezz is a phonetic pun since it sounds like "Munnezz'", the Neapolitan
word for garbage
.
Naples
Naples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
) is an Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
parody
Parody
A parody , in current usage, is an imitative work created to mock, comment on, or trivialise an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of humorous, satiric or ironic imitation...
singer/songwriter. The main theme of Tammaro's lyrics are "tamarri", a term taken form Neapolitan dialect, which indicates someone who's vulgar, miseducated, and often boasting a flourishing behaviour. The term could also be translated as "rednecks", to indicate its derogatory nature; however it presents no connections with the original term in regards of its rural background. In his songs, Tammaro uses irony to describe the "tamarri", from which his own stage name is derived.
Career
Tammaro started his career in 1989, releasing Prima cassetta di musica tamarraPrima Cassetta di Musica Tamarra
Prima Cassetta di Musica Tamarra is the first studio album by Neapolitan parody singer-songwriter Tony Tammaro.- Description :...
.
In 1997 Tammaro returned to the studio to record the album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
Monnezzarium
Monnezzarium
Monnezzarium is the fifth studio album by Neapolitan singer-songwriter Tony Tammaro.- Track listing :All tracks written and composed by Tony Tammaro** 'O Trerrote ** Un'altra guerra ** Mio marito...
and released O trerrote as the first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
. Tammaro released his greatest hits album Tutto Tony Tammaro
Tutto Tony Tammaro
Tutto Tony Tammaro is the double CD greatest hits by Neapolitan parody singer-songwriter Tony Tammaro. It was released in 1999 and included all songs composed by the singer during his musical career.- Vol.1 :...
in 1999. It is a double album
Double album
A double album is an audio album which spans two units of the primary medium in which it is sold, typically records and compact discs....
and each of two CDs is made up of twentyfour songs.
Tony Tammaro and his band released The Dark Side of the Moonnezz
The Dark Side of the Moonnezz
The Dark Side of the Moonnezz is the sixth studio album by Neapolitan parody singer-songwriter Tony Tammaro. It is the last after a long break for studio recording of eight years, during which the singer performed in tours....
in June 2005. Moonnezz is a phonetic pun since it sounds like "Munnezz'", the Neapolitan
Neapolitan language
Neapolitan is the language of the city and region of Naples , and Campania. On October 14, 2008 a law by the Region of Campania stated that the Neapolitan language had to be protected....
word for garbage
Waste
Waste is unwanted or useless materials. In biology, waste is any of the many unwanted substances or toxins that are expelled from living organisms, metabolic waste; such as urea, sweat or feces. Litter is waste which has been disposed of improperly...
.
Studio albums
- 1989: Prima Cassetta di Musica TamarraPrima Cassetta di Musica TamarraPrima Cassetta di Musica Tamarra is the first studio album by Neapolitan parody singer-songwriter Tony Tammaro.- Description :...
- 1991: Nun Chiagnere MarìNun Chiagnere MarìNun Chiagnere Marì is the second studio album by Neapolitan parody singer-songwriter Tony Tammaro.- Tracklist :All tracks were written and composed by Tony Tammaro** Dinta villa ** L'animale...
- 1992: Da Granto Farò il CantantoDa Granto Farò il CantantoDa Granto Farò il Cantanto is the third studio album release by Neapolitan parody singer-songwriter Tony Tammaro...
- 1993: Se Potrei Avere TeSe Potrei Avere TeSe Potrei Avere Te is the fourth studio album release by Neapolitan parody singer-songwriter Tony Tammaro...
- 1997: MonnezzariumMonnezzariumMonnezzarium is the fifth studio album by Neapolitan singer-songwriter Tony Tammaro.- Track listing :All tracks written and composed by Tony Tammaro** 'O Trerrote ** Un'altra guerra ** Mio marito...
- 2005: The Dark Side of the MoonnezzThe Dark Side of the MoonnezzThe Dark Side of the Moonnezz is the sixth studio album by Neapolitan parody singer-songwriter Tony Tammaro. It is the last after a long break for studio recording of eight years, during which the singer performed in tours....
- 2010: Yes I Cant