Umberto Tozzi Reveals Truth Behind Iconic Song 'Gloria'

The Italian pop legend shares that the 1979 hit was inspired by a musical riff, not a real person, as he embarks on his farewell tour.

Umberto Tozzi, the 72-year-old Italian pop star, has clarified that his 1979 hit 'Gloria' was not inspired by a real person but by the sound of the word within the song's musical riff.
The song, which describes a longing for an idealized woman named Gloria, remains one of Tozzi's most famous tracks alongside his 1977 hit 'Ti amo.'
Tozzi explained that the idea for 'Gloria' came to him during a cold and melancholic afternoon while playing on a wall-mounted piano.
He is currently on his farewell tour, 'L'ultima notte rosa,' which will run through October 2025 and includes stops in German cities such as Bremen and Frankfurt am Main.
During the tour, Tozzi performs his classic hits, celebrating a career that has made him an icon of Italian pop music.