The audience sings his timeless songs without ever stopping: a magic that in Cabras lasts for two hours , on the shores of the lagoon. A perfect masterpiece signed by Francesco De Gregori . The "prince" last night once again retraced his 55-year career. "This time I will sing and talk. I will also let you listen to the less famous songs, those that have not been played on the radio". These are the first words of the Roman singer-songwriter, 73 years old and worn very well. The setlist is a surprise : in the summer tour the sound path changes at each stop. But in all of them the timeless hits are never missing .
De Gregori, who performed at the Dromos festival, opened with “L'abbigliamento di un fuochista” and continued with “I muscoli del capitano”. The applause is continuous and warm. Many have come to listen to him, to sing along with him the hits that have written the history of Italian music. He sings, it's true. But he talks to his audience, explains the meaning of each song . Where it was born, why it was born. And then here are "Atlantide", “Deriva”, “Caterina”. He has fun, involves the audience, drinks from the glass, perhaps water, and lights a few cigarettes. “Generale” doesn't need words: the square recognizes it from the first chords.
And then, no one is silent. Like when he sings the first notes of “La leva calcio della classe 68”. But everything else is also thrilling. The curtain falls with “Buonanotte fiorellino”: and everyone goes dancing the waltz . As the prince ordered.