May 4, 1959 – the 1st Annual Grammy Awards
Record of the Year: “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare)” – Domenico Modugno
Album of the Year: The Music from Peter Gunn – Henry Mancini
Song of the Year: “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare)” – Franco Migliacci and Domenico Modugno, songwriters (Domenico Modugno)
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Wow, 1959. The Grammy Awards now should be renamed “The Hip Hop Worship Awards”.
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