Released during the peak of the group’s international fame, "Acapulco" remains a quintessential piece of Italo-disco and Euro-pop history. The Backstory: From Genoa to the Tropics
Ricchi E Poveri (meaning "Rich and Poor") formed in Genoa in 1967 as a polyphonic quartet. Their name, suggested by songwriter Franco Califano , famously poked fun at them being "spiritually rich but financially poor". Ricchi E Poveri - Acapulco
If you’ve ever found yourself shivering through a grey December morning, dreaming of white sands and a "fatal" romance, you’ve essentially lived the lyrics of Ricchi E Poveri’s 1983 hit, . Released during the peak of the group’s international