Rudy La Scala (born January 20, 1954) is a singer-songwriter and record producer, born in Rocca di Papa, Lazio, Italy.[1] At a young age, La Scala migrated to Venezuela, where he completed his primary and secondary studies, while learning piano and guitar. He began his career with a short lived band named Las Explosiones de Goma in the 1960s. In 1971 he was presented as a solo artist under the name Flavio, finally presenting himself as Rudy La Scala in 1974. His work as a songwriter has been very successful, including songs recorded by Karina, María Conchita Alonso, Guillermo Dávila, Kiara, Ruddy Rodríguez, Proyecto M, Carlos Mata, Las Payasitas Nifu Nifa and Gerardo Mora.
At age 15, La Scala formed a rock band named Las Explosiones de Goma.[1] In 1971, he debuted as a solo artist, and under the name Flavio, released the song "Piensa, Sueña y Rie". Three years later, he changed his name to Rudy La Scala and presents the song "Woman", issued in Venezuela, Brasil, France and South Africa. The following year, La Scala recorded in Italy an album with Vittorio De Scalzi, the lead singer of the Italian progressive rock band New Trolls.[1]
La Scala produced The Witch, Ambar's second album in 1980; the same year he also produced Que Nota for the singer Stella.[1] In 1983, an album written and produced by La Scala, and performed by Arturo Vázquez was released. The theme song for the 1985 soap opera Cristal, "Mi Vida Eres Tú", was written and composed by Luis Ángel and La Scala.[1]Cristal and the song became very successful in Latin America and Spain.[2] The song was included in La Scala's album Volvamos a Vivir, which peaked at number two in the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart in United States.[3] The album Tú Como Yo by Los Chamos was also produced by La Scala.[1]
In 1986, La Scala produced the best-selling Venezuelan album in history, Amor a Millón, for the singer Karina.[1] The album yielded two singles that reached the Top 20 in the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart, "Sé Como Duele" (#12), and "A Quién" (#19).[4] La Scala was awarded with the Songwriter of the Year award for the single "Sé Como Duele".[1]
La Scala also wrote "Sin Pensarlo 2 Veces" for Guillermo Dávila and "Que Bello" for the singer Kiara.[1] Both singles became successful, as did their duet "Tesoro Mío", which peaked at number three in the Top Latin Songs chart in United States in 1989.[5]
1990s
In 1990 the album Cuando Yo Amo, written, produced and performed by La Scala was released.[1] The lead single "El Cariño Es Como Una Flor" peaked at number-one in the Top Latin Songs chart for four consecutive weeks and was the best-performing Latin single of the year.[6][7]Cuando Yo Amo reached number four in the Latin Pop Albums chart.[3] The following year, the album Por Qué Será hit the Top 10 in United States, with the same titled single becoming the second number-one single for La Scala.[3][7][8] At the 1991 Lo Nuestro Awards, La Scala was nominated for Pop Artist, Pop Song ("El Cariño Es Como Una Flor") and Album of the Year (Cuando Yo Amo).[9]
La Scala also wrote and produced in 1996 an album for Viviana Gibelli.[1] The same year he released the song "Cuando Mi Amada Me Ama", from the album Sentimientos. The following year the album En Cuerpo y Alma hit the record stores.[1]
2000s
La Scala produced a group named Axies in 2000 and also began a tour in Latin America, the United States and Europe.[1] In 2007, the album Ofrenda de Amor a Venezuela is released. This album includes new versions of his previous hits with new instrumentation: harp, cuatro, bass, maracas and keyboards. By the year 2008, La Scala continued his world tour and also produced political campaigns in Venezuela.[1]
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May 01, 2023
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Rudy La Scala born January 20 1954 is a singer songwriter and record producer born in Rocca di Papa Lazio Italy 1 At a young age La Scala migrated to Venezuela where he completed his primary and secondary studies while learning piano and guitar He began his career with a short lived band named Las Explosiones de Goma in the 1960s In 1971 he was presented as a solo artist under the name Flavio finally presenting himself as Rudy La Scala in 1974 His work as a songwriter has been very successful including songs recorded by Karina Maria Conchita Alonso Guillermo Davila Kiara Ruddy Rodriguez Proyecto M Carlos Mata Las Payasitas Nifu Nifa and Gerardo Mora Rudy La ScalaRudy La ScalaBackground informationBirth nameRudy La ScalaAlso known asFlavio 1971 1974 Born 1954 01 20 January 20 1954 age 69 OriginRocca di Papa Lazio ItalyGenresPop rockOccupation s Singer songwriter record producerLabelsSonotoneWebsitewww rudylascala com As a performer La Scala reached the top of the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart twice with El Carino Es Como Una Flor and Por Que Sera in the 1990s He is the only record producer with 12 platinum and nine gold certified albums in Venezuela 1 He also performed the theme song of the Venezuelan soap opera Cristal among others Contents 1 1970s 2 1980s 3 1990s 4 2000s 5 Discography 6 References1970s EditAt age 15 La Scala formed a rock band named Las Explosiones de Goma 1 In 1971 he debuted as a solo artist and under the name Flavio released the song Piensa Suena y Rie Three years later he changed his name to Rudy La Scala and presents the song Woman issued in Venezuela Brasil France and South Africa The following year La Scala recorded in Italy an album with Vittorio De Scalzi the lead singer of the Italian progressive rock band New Trolls 1 In 1979 La Scala along with Cuban Venezuelan singer Maria Conchita Alonso in the lead vocals formed Ambar a disco music duo 1 They recorded Love Maniac and the song It s Time to Dance became a hit earning them a Gold album certification in Venezuela 1 1980s EditLa Scala produced The Witch Ambar s second album in 1980 the same year he also produced Que Nota for the singer Stella 1 In 1983 an album written and produced by La Scala and performed by Arturo Vazquez was released The theme song for the 1985 soap opera Cristal Mi Vida Eres Tu was written and composed by Luis Angel and La Scala 1 Cristal and the song became very successful in Latin America and Spain 2 The song was included in La Scala s album Volvamos a Vivir which peaked at number two in the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart in United States 3 The album Tu Como Yo by Los Chamos was also produced by La Scala 1 In 1986 La Scala produced the best selling Venezuelan album in history Amor a Millon for the singer Karina 1 The album yielded two singles that reached the Top 20 in the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart Se Como Duele 12 and A Quien 19 4 La Scala was awarded with the Songwriter of the Year award for the single Se Como Duele 1 La Scala also wrote Sin Pensarlo 2 Veces for Guillermo Davila and Que Bello for the singer Kiara 1 Both singles became successful as did their duet Tesoro Mio which peaked at number three in the Top Latin Songs chart in United States in 1989 5 1990s EditIn 1990 the album Cuando Yo Amo written produced and performed by La Scala was released 1 The lead single El Carino Es Como Una Flor peaked at number one in the Top Latin Songs chart for four consecutive weeks and was the best performing Latin single of the year 6 7 Cuando Yo Amo reached number four in the Latin Pop Albums chart 3 The following year the album Por Que Sera hit the Top 10 in United States with the same titled single becoming the second number one single for La Scala 3 7 8 At the 1991 Lo Nuestro Awards La Scala was nominated for Pop Artist Pop Song El Carino Es Como Una Flor and Album of the Year Cuando Yo Amo 9 La Scala also wrote and produced in 1996 an album for Viviana Gibelli 1 The same year he released the song Cuando Mi Amada Me Ama from the album Sentimientos The following year the album En Cuerpo y Alma hit the record stores 1 2000s EditLa Scala produced a group named Axies in 2000 and also began a tour in Latin America the United States and Europe 1 In 2007 the album Ofrenda de Amor a Venezuela is released This album includes new versions of his previous hits with new instrumentation harp cuatro bass maracas and keyboards By the year 2008 La Scala continued his world tour and also produced political campaigns in Venezuela 1 The singer is also known for his work writing jingles for Paper Mate Corn Flakes Lee Banco Exterior Cachet Ke and Kraft 1 Discography EditSingles 1970 Woman 1973 Mi Alma es Tropical 1975 La muerte de Lola 1975 Vinto 1977 It s Time to Dance 1979 Vete al Infierno 1982 Volvamos a Vivir 1985 Como Quisiera 1988 Cuando Yo Amo 1990 Por Que Sera 1991 Sentimientos 1996 En Cuerpo y Alma 1997 Ofrenda de Amor a Venezuela 2007 References Edit a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Biografia Rudy La Scala in Spanish RUDYLASCALA COM Retrieved 2010 03 03 Fernandez Juan 2009 03 25 Carlos Alfredo es tu hermano la historia de las telenovelas en Espana El Confidencial Retrieved 2010 03 03 a b c Rudy La Scala gt Charts amp Awards gt Billboard Albums gt Allmusic Rovi Corporation Retrieved 2010 03 03 Karina gt Charts amp Awards gt Billboard Singles gt Allmusic Rovi Corporation Retrieved 2010 03 03 Guillermo Davila gt Charts amp Awards gt Billboard Singles gt Allmusic Rovi Corporation Retrieved 2010 03 03 Topping The Charts Year By Year Billboard Vol 110 no 48 Nielsen Business Media Inc 1998 11 28 p LMQ3 Retrieved 2010 03 03 a b Rudy La Scala gt Charts amp Awards gt Billboard Singles gt Allmusic Rovi Corporation Retrieved 2010 03 03 Rudy LaScala Album amp Song Chart History Billboard 1991 11 02 Retrieved 2010 03 03 Lannert John May 24 1991 Hispanic Music Industry Salutes Its Best Wednesday Sun Sentinel Tribune Company Retrieved August 16 2013 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w 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