Salvatore Adamo

Salvatore Adamo, a renowned Italian immigrant in Belgium, has achieved immense commercial success in Europe due to his passion for music and emotive vocal style. Since his debut with the album Vous Permettez Monsieur, Adamo has sold over 80 million copies of his albums worldwide. Influenced by artists like Victor Hugo and Jacques Prevert, Adamo reached his peak in the mid-'60s with chart-topping hits like "Sans Toi Mamie" and "Vous Permettez Monsieur." Despite a decline in the '80s, a resurgence of interest in his work came in the '90s with adaptations of his songs, leading to a successful comeback in 1998 with the album Regards, addressing sociopolitical issues.

Adamo's later career saw continued success, marked by a knightship from King Albert II of Belgium in 2001 and a string of successful albums in the 2000s and early 2010s. His album Le Bal des Gens Bien featured duets with contemporary artists, showcasing his enduring popularity. Adamo's activism as a UNICEF ambassador and his commitment to addressing social issues through his music have solidified his status as a celebrated figure in European music history, with hits like "Laat Onze Kinderen Dromen" and "Il Zie Een Engel" resonating across different languages and cultures.