Gruppo Italiano is an Italian pop band that gained popularity in the early 1980s. Formed in 1981, the group is best known for its catchy, upbeat style blending pop and new wave influences. Their biggest hit, "Tropicana", released in 1983, became a summer anthem in Italy and remains a nostalgic favorite. Known for their playful image and fun lyrics, Gruppo Italiano enjoyed a brief but memorable success in the Italian music scene during the '80s.