Nunzio Gallo ( 25 March 1928 – 22 February 2008 ) was an Italian singer . He was born in Naples and represented his country in the 1957 Eurovision Song Contest , coming 6th . The song he performed , " Corde Della Mia Chitarra " , is famous for being the longest song ever played for Eurovision at 5:09 before the new rules came into place . Gallo was also an actor appearing in over 20 films . Gallo suffered severe brain haemorrhage in September 2007 from which he never fully recovered . He died on 22 February 2008 in Telese Terme
1957 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1957
Nunzio Gallo