Panicked, Marco grabbed a waterproof bag. He stuffed it with his wallet, a photo of his late father, and — without thinking — the Ligabue demo tape. He fled to the roof just as the main floor disappeared under the raging current.

One winter night, the Po swelled with relentless rain. The river became a torrente — a torrent — violent and brown, clawing at the embankments. Marco’s bar, “Il Naufrago” (The Castaway), sat fifty meters from the river’s normal edge. By midnight, water was seeping under the door.

Luciano Ligabue's work is characterized by its emotional depth, lyrical richness, and musical diversity. His albums are often a testament to his enduring relevance in the music industry, both in Italy and internationally.