Early life Santercole was born in
Milan, Italy, on 21 November 1940. Other hits followed: "Svalutation", a rock song with electric guitar, on his 1976 album (which also contained his songs "The Boat" and "Room 21"), "A boy on the Lion", and "Remarkably" (written initially for Mina, with lyrics by
Luciano Beretta). Santercole also composed music for movies. He is credited with the soundtracks of
Segni particolari: bellissimo (1983) and
Joan Lui - Ma un giorno nel paese arrivo io di lunedì (1985). In addition he did numerous work on the music of Celentano's films; a highlight being his hit "Ma che freddo stasera (Such a Cold Night Tonight)" (which Santercole sang in English), from the movie
Yuppi du (1975). In 1969, Santercole also began an acting career. While he had previously played cameos and parts, his first substantial role came in the 1969 film
Serafino. One day he visited Celentano, who had landed a role in the movie, on set; the director, Paolo Germi, saw him, thought he had a good face, and cast him as the Sergeant. As an actor, Santercole has worked with directors such as
Pietro Germi,
Dino Risi,
Giuliano Montaldo,
Luigi Comencini,
Luciano Salce, and
Mario Monicelli. He has cast credits in four movies:
Mani di velluto (1979),
Yuppi du (1975),
Il commissario Pepe (1969), and
Serafino (1969).
Return to television and reconciliation with Celentano In 1999 Santercole collaborated on the new album by Pio Trebbi, lead singer of the Clan Celentano, who was experiencing economic difficulties; they wrote the song "L'ultimo del clan". To help, Santercole contacted Celentano, who decided to join the two in an episode of his television program
Francamente me ne infischio. The symbol of peace between the two after that in the past there had been some disagreements. On 22 January 2007 Santercole agreed to participate with Varese at a celebration of the 50th anniversary of rock 'n' roll in Italy, along with Pennant, the Rebels, Rosie, Ghigo Agosti, and others. In September 2008 Santercole was a guest at the Festival in Venice with Adriano Celentano for the new release of
Yuppi du. 2009 in June he hosted the programme of Rai Two Stracult Show of
Marco Giusti German in a sketch comedian with Stefano Sarcinelli and
Nicola Vicidomini. On 13 April 2010 Santercole released a new album, titled
Nessuno è solo, on which he had composed all of the music (Mimmo Politanò wrote the lyrics). ==Discography==