Carmine Daniele, older brother of the famous singer-songwriter Pino Daniele, has passed away. He died at the age of 66 in a hospital in Bari following complications following heart surgery.
The same fragile heart that marked the history of the Daniele family, united in suffering and love for music. Carmine, affectionately known as “'O Giò”, was much more than just a brother for Pino; he represented a constant presence, a support and an inspiration. So much so that the singer-songwriter dedicated the song «I Got the Blues» to him, a heartbreaking tribute to their fraternal intimacy and an inseparable bond.
The words of the song express all the nostalgia and affection of Pino Daniele for the brother: “Oh Gio, I want to see you, I really miss the company…”. With that nickname, which he often used to address him, Pino Daniele made Carmine a special character also in his artistic production.
The lyrics of the song, full of blues and melancholy, tell of their relationship made of words exchanged in silence, of aimless walks and of a deep complicity, now become legend.
The figure of Carmine Daniele had also emerged in 2016, when he lashed out against the naming of a small street after him Pine near Santa Maria la Nova, considering the tribute insufficient for the brother who had brought Naples and its culture to the world. “My brother deserved a square, not an alley. For now we are satisfied, we hope to expand the homage,” he then declared.
The story of Carmine and Pino Daniele is therefore also that of a Naples lived in family and in music, linked by an energy that continues to pulsate even beyond death, immortalized in the verses of a song that speaks of love, pain and, above all, brotherhood.
I Got the Blues song lyrics
- 'O Gio who wants to see you
I really miss the company
Now I'm not good at talking
and don't make any conclusions but
i got the blues
i got the blues on me
Oh Giò, I'll come back
and walks without God
I was spending time and talking to him in private
and deep down we were good like this
i got the blues on me
i got the blues like this.
Article published on November 25, 2024 - 15:37
It is sad to hear of the passing of Carmine Daniele, a brother who left a deep mark on Pino's life. Their story is truly touching and the music they created together is an important cultural heritage for Naples and for all of us.