You’d think that if you can find a singer who’s got a proven track record, especially in performing live to a big audience, you’d feel pretty safe. Just look at someone like the fragrant Patricia Kaas. She had them in the palm of her hand with something you couldn’t tear yourself away from. But sometimes it backfires completely. Our friends in the Swiss Confederation suffered this fate in 2008. let’s send Pablo/Paolo Meneguzzi they said. A seasoned performer at San Remo they said. Can carry a tune no matter whatever is thrown at him they said. Maybe a top five finish they said, quite justifiably. And then he performed. Hmmm. Maybe we need to try a different tack next year, said the Swiss on 23 May 2008. Paolo is 38 today.
Buon compleanno, Paolo!