Maria Cuomo (born 9 May 1946), best known as Nancy Cuomo, is an Italian singer and producer.
Life and career
Born in Piedimonte d'Alife (now called
Piedimonte Matese), in the
Province of Caserta,
Campania, Cuomo started performing in a beat band, mainly active in local festivals and in music halls of
Caserta.[1] After recording her first singles with the label KappaO, in the mid-1960s she moved to
Rome, where she was scriptured by the club Kilt.[1]
Noted by
Nico Fidenco, Cuomo was offered to perform "Love Love Bang Bang", theme song of the film Kiss Kiss...Bang Bang.[1][2] In 1968 she was put under contract by
Fonit Cetra.[1] During her career Cuomo took part to
Cantagiro, to some episodes of
Settevoci and to several high-profile television programs.[1] In 1973 she married and significantly slowed her activities.[1]