Adriano Celentano is dubbed "the Molleggiato" (the flexible one) because of his dancing. He is an Italian singer, composer, producer, comedian, actor, film director and TV host. "Peppermint Twist" is his third album originally released in 1962. Due to his prolific career and great success, both in Italy and in the rest of the world, he is considered one of the pillars of Italian music. He has released forty albums, consisting of twenty-nine studio albums, three live albums, and eight compilations. His most popular songs are "La coppia piu' bella del mondo", which sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.