Cimorelli
{{Short description|American a cappella singing group}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Cimorelli
| image = Cimorelli 11 08 2014 -20 (15568954670).jpg
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| caption = Cimorelli performing in 2014
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| origin = El Dorado Hills, California, U.S.
| genre = Vocal group, teen pop, pop
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = {{flatlist|
- Island Records
- Republic Records
- Cimorelli Music
- Eleven Productions
}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.cimorellimusic.com/}}
| current_members = {{unbulleted list|Christina Cimorelli|Katherine Cimorelli|Lisa Cimorelli|Amy Cimorelli|Lauren Cimorelli}}
| past_members = {{unbulleted list|Mike Cimorelli Jr.|Dani Cimorelli}}
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Cimorelli is an American singing group from El Dorado Hills, California{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Gia|url=https://archive.vcstar.com/lifestyle/big-family-small-world-ep-374825244-352758001.html/|title=Big family, small world
|website=Ventura County Star|date=2007-10-27}} consisting of five sisters: Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, and Lauren. They first gained popularity on YouTube singing cover music and were subsequently signed to Universal Music's Island Records and Republic Records labels in 2009.{{cite web|title=The Truth About Our Record Deal / Why We Left Our Label|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EWeJSdzQFg&t=1892s|date=September 28, 2022}} Their oldest brother, Mike Jr., was a member of the group from 2007 to 2008, while their youngest sister Dani was a member from 2010 to 2020.{{cite web|title=Dani is leaving the band.|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Z3xhR_QE4|date=January 4, 2020}} The group's sound is mainly family-friendly pop music with tight harmonies and occasional band instruments. Their lyrics are centered on the themes of self-worth, friendship, love, heartbreak, and their Christian faith.
Cimorelli is now an independent band and reside in Nashville, Tennessee.{{cite web|title=The Truth About Our Record Deal / Why We Left Our Label|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EWeJSdzQFg&t=2661s|date=September 28, 2022}}
{{As of|2022|10|post=,}} they have released nine extended plays, three full-length albums titled Up at Night, Alive, and Sad Girls Club, a mixtape called Hearts on Fire, and two Christmas compilation albums.
Members
Members are listed from oldest to youngest, along with roles other than vocals:
- Christina Cimorelli: founder, leader, arrangements, songwriter, producer, pianist (since 2007)
- Katherine Cimorelli: bassist, songwriter (since 2007)
- Lisa Cimorelli: arrangements, songwriter, producer, pianist, percussionist, video editor (since 2007)
- Amy Cimorelli: guitarist, pianist, songwriter (since 2007)
- Lauren Cimorelli: songwriter, producer, pianist (since 2007)
=Former members=
- Michael "Mike" Cimorelli Jr: guitarist (2007–2008)
- Danielle "Dani" Cimorelli: guitarist, songwriter, producer, graphic designer, video editor, pianist (2010–2020)
Early life and education
The Cimorelli sisters grew up in a Catholic and home-schooled family consisting of 13 people: their dad, mom, and 5 brothers. Their mom Lynne is a composer, classical pianist, and choir director who taught her children to harmonize, sing, and play the piano.{{Cite web|last=Music|first=Cecilia|title=It's a family affair: These 6 Catholic sisters have over 3 million subscribers on YouTube|url=https://aleteia.org/2018/04/27/its-a-family-affair-these-6-catholic-sisters-have-over-3-million-subscribers-on-youtube/|date=2018-04-27|website=Aleteia}}{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalfamilysummit.com/2012/profile-cimorelli-a-6-sister-sibling-band-from-sacramento/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315090649/http://www.digitalfamilysummit.com/2012/profile-cimorelli-a-6-sister-sibling-band-from-sacramento/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 15, 2012|title=profile: cimorelli: a 6 sister sibling band from sacramento|last=Gertsacov|first=Adam|website=Digital Family Summit|date=2012-03-07}} All of the sisters have attended community college for at least 1 semester, with the exception of Amy.{{cite web|title=Cimorelli Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions.|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6vrDG3xmDs&t=162s|date=October 26, 2019}}
Personal life
=Catholicism and religion=
Cimorelli is born and raised Catholic. They believe their Catholic faith is extremely important to them and it is the driving force behind everything they do.{{cite web|url=https://www.cimorellimusic.com/about|title=Hey, We're Cimorelli!|website=Cimorelli Music}} Their religious beliefs influence several aspects of their personal life, such as not using profanity in their music or in everyday life, waiting until marriage, and not using birth control.{{cite web|title=TMI GIRL TALK Q&A: tampons, birth control, getting pregnant, waiting until marriage, shaving.|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq4hzK72Jh8|date=January 27, 2022}}
On July 9, 2017, Lisa and singer-songwriter Lauren Jauregui got into an argument on Twitter after Jauregui criticized the Catholic Church for its historically homophobic and controversial views. Cimorelli rebutted by stating that not all Catholics have the same views.{{cite web|url=https://jovempan.com.br/entretenimento/musica/lauren-jauregui-faz-comentario-sobre-pedofilia-na-igreja-e-causa-polemica.html|title=Lauren Jauregui faz comentário sobre pedofilia na igreja e causa polêmica|website=Jovem Pan|date=2017-07-10|archive-date=2024-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714222504/https://jovempan.com.br/entretenimento/musica/lauren-jauregui-faz-comentario-sobre-pedofilia-na-igreja-e-causa-polemica.html}}
Cimorelli supports the pro-life movement and has attended its annual marches. On January 17, 2019, Cimorelli performed at an event with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to raise awareness of the movement.{{cite web |title=Catholic Underground Maryland with the CFRs and Cimorelli |url=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catholic-underground-maryland-with-the-cfrs-and-cimorelli-tickets-51737924525# |website=Eventbrite|archive-date=2024-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714210050/https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catholic-underground-maryland-with-the-cfrs-and-cimorelli-tickets-51737924525}}{{cite web |title=2019 March for Life Events in Washington, D.C. |url=https://www.cny.org/stories/2019-march-for-life-events-in-washington-dc,18427|website=Catholic New York|date=2 January 2019 |archive-date=2024-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714210606/https://www.cny.org/stories/2019-march-for-life-events-in-washington-dc,18427}}
=Health=
Seven out of the eleven Cimorelli siblings, including Katherine, Amy, Lauren and Dani, were born with brachydactyly, a condition which causes their fingers to be abnormally short and crooked.{{cite web|title=Q&A - All About Our Crooked Fingers|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wn84ADnxd4|date=June 20, 2020}}
Amy was diagnosed with mosaic Turner syndrome at the age of nine.{{cite web|title=I HAVE A RARE DISEASE AND IT ALMOST KILLED ME (My Story)|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=excu2Bb6DT0|date=May 30, 2018}}{{cite web|title=I Have Turner Syndrome.|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdQFE4F7skg|date=March 4, 2023}}
Christina was diagnosed with a genetic blood clotting disorder after experiencing a miscarriage in her first pregnancy in 2019.opening up about my miscarriage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wfqgTHl73A
Katherine was diagnosed with an eating disorder in 2020 and is in recovery.31 Questions for my 31st Birthday! (part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgvdb13zjQI&t=710s She was also diagnosed with Pre-eclampsia during her first pregnancy with her twin boys in 2021.My Twin Birth Story (30+ hours of labor and pre-eclampsia) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxgn8s2t4Ro
Lisa was diagnosed with Gestational diabetes during her first pregnancy with her baby girl in 2021.LISA'S BIRTH STORY: My Induction-Turned-C-Section https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huuLy2Iwi9g
Artistry
Cimorelli is a pop vocal group that incorporates elements of piano, guitar, drums, and bass into their music. They describe their music as "real, emotional, fun, and expressive".{{cite web|last=Messina|first=Victoria|url=https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1088456/interview-the-cimorelli-sisters/|title=INTERVIEW: The Cimorelli sisters talk body image and cyberbullying
|website=SheKnows|date=2015-07-02}} The group is influenced by all the different types of music they listen to: indie, emo, country, soul, and Christian music. As a group, they are inspired by Demi Lovato,{{cite web|url=https://www.glamour.com/video/watch/you-sang-my-song-demi-lovato-watches-fan-covers-on-youtube-and-tiktok|title=Demi Lovato Watches Fan Covers on YouTube and TikTok|website=Glamour|date=2021-03-11}} Alanis Morissette, Sam Hunt, and Ed Sheeran.{{cite web|last=Nordyke|first=Kimberly|url=https://celebmix.com/exclusive-interview-cimorellis-katherine/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Cimorelli's Katherine|website=CelebMix|date=2016-07-29|access-date=2021-12-30|archive-date=2022-01-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127181302/http://celebmix.com/exclusive-interview-cimorellis-katherine/|url-status=dead}} The Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, JoJo, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Hunt have influenced individual members of the group musically.{{cite web|last=Vargas|first=Chanel|url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/cimorelli-acapella-band-song-covers-playlist-48229509|title=Oh, You're Not Already Obsessed With the Cimorelli Sisters? These Remixes Can Fix That|website=PopSugar|date=2021-03-23}}
Career
=2007–2009: Formation and beginnings=
In 2007, Mike Jr., Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, and Lauren launched Cimorelli as a vocal group. The group sang at small shows around their hometown and the Sacramento area.{{Cite web|title=Interview: Ryan Higa, David Choi, Ki Hong Lee, Cimorelli on building careers on YouTube|url=https://rappler.com/hustle/work/ryan-higa-david-choi-ki-hong-lee-cimorelli-youtube-careers-interview|access-date=2020-07-19|website=Rappler|date=9 November 2015 |language=en}} On December 12, 2008, Cimorelli released their debut EP, Hello There (also known as Cimorelli).{{Cite web|title=Cimorelli by Cimorelli|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/cimorelli/302311613|access-date=2020-07-19|website=Apple Music|language=en-us}}
After the release of Hello There, Mike Jr. left the band.
On August 10, 2009, the group (then consisting of Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, and Lauren) uploaded their cover of "Party in the U.S.A.". Following this release Cimorelli began releasing weekly covers. Cimorelli was signed by Island Records and Republic Records in 2009. The family then moved from El Dorado Hills, California to Malibu, California.{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TSVRD1rQmU&t=70s|title=Draw My Life: 11 Siblings, Homeschooled, and Living in LA}}
=2010–2015: Island Records and Republic Records=
In 2010, their youngest sister, Dani, joined the band.
On December 6, 2011, Cimorelli released their 2nd EP, CimFam. This marked their first release under a major record label. The EP included 5 of Cimorelli's most popular covers and an original song written by all of the girls called Million Bucks.{{cite web|title=Cimorelli "The Cim Fam EP" Sampler|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7Ypljd0R9c|date=December 1, 2011}} The EP peaked at number 9 on the US Top Heatseekers chart.
In July 2012, Cimorelli was nominated for Choice Web Star at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards.{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/323500/teen-choice-awards-2012-breaking-dawn-snow-white-lead-second-wave-of-nominations|title=Teen Choice Awards 2012: Breaking Dawn, Snow White Lead Second Wave of Nominations|last=Macatee|first=Rebecca|website=E!|date=2012-06-14}} Later that year on December 11, 2012 the group released their 3rd EP, Believe It. The EP consisted of 3 original songs and 1 Christmas cover.{{cite web|title=CIMORELLI "Believe It EP" Sampler|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0AcIQX4v3Y|date=December 9, 2012}} The music video for the title track of the EP also premiered on Cimorelli's Vevo channel on the same day.{{cite web|title=Cimorelli - Believe It|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajtNNmJMV2Y|date=December 11, 2012}} It was directed by music video, commercial, and film director Hannah Lux Davis. The EP peaked at number 7 on the US Top Heatseekers chart.
On June 18, 2013, Cimorelli released their 4th EP, Made in America. The EP consisted of 4 original songs.{{cite web|title=CIMORELLI "Made in America" EP Sampler!|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvy932QRjkI|date=June 18, 2013}} The music video for the title track of the EP premiered on Cimorelli's Vevo channel a week later on June 26, 2013.{{cite web|title=Cimorelli - Made In America|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UDknCNL8aI|date=June 26, 2013}} It was directed by music video director Erik White. The EP peaked at number 179 on the Billboard 200 chart and at number 4 on the US Top Heatseekers chart. At the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, Cimorelli won the award of Choice Web Star.{{cite web|last=Swift|first=Andy|title=Teen Choice Awards Winners 2013: One Direction & More — Full List|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/08/11/teen-choice-awards-winners-2013-award-list/|website=Hollywood Life|date=12 August 2013 |access-date=2 July 2014}}
During the months of May and June 2014, Cimorelli performed at DigiFest in London, New York City, Toronto, and Minnesota. Later in June 2014 Cimorelli launched their original web series titled Summer with Cimorelli. On October 27, 2014, Cimorelli released their 5th EP, Renegade. The EP consisted of 4 original songs.{{cite web|title=CIMORELLI - Renegade EP Sampler|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AKqbvzVb_o|date=October 14, 2014}} The EP peaked at number 10 on the US Heatseekers chart. A month later on November 24, 2014, Cimorelli released their 1st Christmas EP and 6th overall EP, Christmas Magic. The EP consisted of 5 Christmas covers.{{cite web|title=Christmas Magic EP Sampler - CIMORELLI|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebOJ_yVSPcQ|date=November 23, 2014}}
=2015–present: Independent artists=
Around May 2015, Cimorelli released a mixtape called Hearts on Fire, which included 9 acoustic tracks. This was their first release after departing from Island Records and Republic Records.
On May 17, 2016, Cimorelli released their debut full-length album, Up at Night.{{cite tweet|user=Cimorelliband|number=732605590971789313|title=New Album: 'Up at Night' update: 'Up at Night' is HERE!|date=May 17, 2016|access-date=May 28, 2016}} It debuted at number 24 on the US Top Country Albums chart and peaked at number 7 on the US Heatseekers chart. The album sold 1,500 copies in the first week in the US.{{cite news|last=Bjorke|first=Matt|date=May 23, 2016|title=Country Album Sales Chart: May 23, 2016|work=Roughstock|url=http://roughstock.com/news/2016/05/40327-country-album-sales-chart-may-23-2016}} Later that year on December 20, Cimorelli released their 2nd full-length album, Alive.{{Cite web|last=Clarks|first=Jessie|title=Cimorelli To Release Second Album 'Alive'|url=http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/news/2823-cimorelli-to-release-second-album-alive|access-date=2017-01-15|website=www.thechristianbeat.org|date=19 December 2016 }} It peaked at number 11 on the US Heatseekers and at number 42 on the Top Christian Albums chart.
On October 27, 2017, Cimorelli released their 3rd album Sad Girls Club. The album features a solo song from each sister, which was a new concept for the group. Sad Girls Club peaked at number 17 on the US Heatseekers chart.
In the summer of 2018, Cimorelli released their 7th EP, I Love You, or Whatever. The EP consisted of 4 songs and 3 spoken word poems read by Katherine, Amy, and Dani.{{Cite web|last=Andre|first=Joshua|title=CIMORELLI (KATHERINE CIMORELLI)|url=https://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/interviews/cimorelli-katherine-cimorelli/|date=2018-08-11}} As well, Lisa, Amy, and Dani starred in the indie film Hope Springs Eternal alongside Mia Rose Frampton, Stony Blyden, Lauren Giraldo, and Pej Vahdat.{{cite web|title=WE'RE IN A MOVIE!|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N76TPtmxREA|date=August 8, 2018}} In October 2018, Cimorelli released their 8th EP, Here's to Us: Wedding Song to celebrate the marriage of Christina and her husband Nick. The EP consisted of 4 covers and 3 original songs (2 sung by Christina only and 1 sung by Cimorelli). In November 2018, Cimorelli released their 2nd Christmas EP and 9th overall EP, Christmas Lights. The EP consisted of 2 covers and 2 original songs.
Discography
The discography of Cimorelli consists of nine extended plays, three full-length albums, one mixtape, and two Christmas compilation albums.
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of studio albums with selected details and chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album details ! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| US Heat. {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cimorelli/chart-history/tln/|title=Cimorelli Chart History: Heatseekers Albums|magazine=Billboard|access-date=August 17, 2021}} ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| US Country ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| US Christ. |
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| scope="row"| Up at Night
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|{{Center|7}} |{{Center|24}} |{{Center|—}} |
| scope="row"| Alive
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|{{Center|11}} |{{Center|—}} |{{Center|42}} |
| scope="row"| Sad Girls Club
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|{{Center|17}} |{{Center|—}} |{{Center|—}} |
=Compilation albums=
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|+ List of albums ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Album details |
| scope="row"| The Christmas Collection
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| scope="row"| Christmas Carols
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=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of EPs with selected details and chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| EP details ! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| US {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cimorelli/chart-history/tlp/|title=Cimorelli Chart History: Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|access-date=August 17, 2021}} ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| US Heat. |
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| scope="row"| Hello There/Cimorelli
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|{{Center|—}} |{{Center|—}} |
| scope="row"| CimFam
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|{{Center|—}} |{{Center|9}} |
| scope="row"| Believe It
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|{{Center|—}} |{{Center|7}} |
| scope="row"| Made in America
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|{{Center|179}} |{{Center|4}} |
| scope="row"| Renegade
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|{{Center|—}} |{{Center|10}} |
| scope="row"| Christmas Magic
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|{{Center|—}} |{{Center|—}} |
| scope="row"| I Love You, or Whatever
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|{{Center|—}} |{{Center|—}} |
| scope="row"| Here's to Us: Wedding Songs
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|{{Center|—}} |{{Center|—}} |
| scope="row"| Christmas Lights
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|{{Center|—}} |{{Center|—}} |
=Mixtapes=
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! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Mixtape details |
| scope="row"| Hearts on Fire
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=Singles=
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! scope="col" style="width:18em;"| Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Album |
| scope="row"| "Million Bucks"
| rowspan="1"| 2011 | CimFam |
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| scope="row"| "Believe It"
| rowspan="2"| 2012 | rowspan="2" | Believe It |
| scope="row"| "Wings" |
| scope="row"| "Made in America"
| rowspan="1"| 2013 | Made in America |
| scope="row"| "You're Worth It"
| rowspan="2" | 2014 | rowspan="2" | Renegade |
| scope="row"| "I Got You" |
Awards and nominations
Tours
- Made in America Radio Tour (2013){{cite web|title=CIMORELLI ON TOUR!! (Behind the Scenes)|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spyNFJuKk1Y|date=July 29, 2013}}
- DigiFest Tour (2014){{cite web|title=CIMORELLI at DigiFest!!!|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuQLva9UZ5U|date=April 4, 2014}}
- Renegade Tour (2015){{cite web|title=2015 European Tour Announcement! - Cimorelli|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNR2hnFkXVE|date=February 1, 2015}}{{cite web|title=TOUR ESSENTIALS|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z7g777hpHk|date=July 2, 2015}}
- Hearts on Fire Tour (2015){{cite web|title=Cimorelli on US Tour this Fall!!|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsEAGUKe8sk|date=August 26, 2015}}
- Up at Night Tour (2016)
- I Love You, or Whatever Tour (2018)
- Believe in You Tour (2019)
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{official website}}
- {{YouTube|u=Cimorellitheband|{{PAGENAMEBASE}}}}
- {{YouTube|u=CimorelliVEVO|CimorelliVEVO}}
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