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Carlo Marrale was an Italian composer, guitarist, and singer who was born on February 21, 1955, in Caltagirone, Sicily. He was the son of a musician and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. His father, Giuseppe Marrale, was a guitarist and singer who played in local bands, and his mother, Maria Grazia, was a pianist. Carlo Marrale showed an interest in music from a young age and began playing the guitar when he was just six years old. He was a self-taught musician and learned to play by listening to his father's records and practicing on his own. He was also influenced by the music of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and other rock bands of the 1960s. In the early 1970s, Carlo Marrale formed a band called the Flippers with his friends. The band played covers of popular songs and performed at local events and festivals. In 1974, they won a talent competition and were offered a recording contract by the Italian record label Ariston. They released their first single, "Shirley," in 1975, which became a hit in Italy. The Flippers continued to release albums and singles throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and Carlo Marrale became known for his guitar playing and songwriting skills. In 1981, he wrote the song "Sarà perché ti amo" for the Italian duo Ricchi e Poveri, which became a huge hit in Italy and other European countries. The song was later covered by several other artists and became a classic of Italian pop music. In the 1990s, Carlo Marrale began to focus more on his solo career as a composer and performer. He released several albums of instrumental music, including "Acoustic Guitar" (1992) and "Guitarra" (1995), which showcased his skills as a guitarist. He also composed music for films and television, including the soundtrack for the Italian TV series "La Piovra" (The Octopus). Carlo Marrale's music was influenced by a variety of genres, including rock, pop, classical, and folk music. He was known for his melodic and lyrical style, and his compositions often featured intricate guitar arrangements and lush orchestration. He was also a skilled singer and often performed his own songs. Carlo Marrale continued to perform and record music until his death on October 11, 2019, at the age of 64. He was remembered as a talented and versatile musician who had made a significant contribution to Italian music. His legacy lives on through his recordings and compositions, which continue to inspire and entertain audiences around the world.

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