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Bianca Surf / Photoni
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Bianca Surf / Photoni
| cover = Johnson Righeira - Bianca Surf.jpg
| border = yes
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Johnson Righeira
| album =
| language = Italian
| A-side = "Bianca Surf"
| B-side = "Photoni"
| released = 1980
| recorded = 1980
| studio =
| genre =
| length = 3:36
| label = Italian Records
| writer = Johnson Righeira
| producer = Giulio Tedeschi
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = Ripigliati!
| next_year = 1997
| misc =
}}
"'Bianca Surf / Photoni'" is the debut single by Italian singer and songwriter Johnson Righeira, released in 1980 on Italian Records.
Recording
Recording took place at Italian Records Studios in Bologna in 1980. Both songs were played by the local punk band Skiantos. The basic track consisted of Righi on vocals, Luti Chroma on backing vocals, Carlo Capelli on synthesizer, Leonardo Grezzi on drums, Andrea Dalla Valle and Gianni Bolelli on guitars and Franco Villani on bass guitar. The saxophone solo on "Bianca Surf" was played by Michele Bettinelli.
Release
"Bianca Surf" was released in 1980 in Italy, with "Photoni" as the B-side. It was Righi's debut single as a solo artist. "Bianca Surf" has also appeared on Righi's 2006 compilation album, 'Ex punk, ora venduto'. The single was re-released in 1981 on the CGD label.
Personnel
* Johnson Righeira lead vocals
* Luti Chroma backing vocals
* Michele Bettinelli saxophone
* Carlo Capelli synthesizer
* Andrea Dalla Valle guitar
* Gianni Bolelli guitar
* Franco Villani bass guitar
* Leonardo Grezzi drums
References
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