[1] In 1972, she had her breakthrough taking part in the Sanremo Music Festival with "Montagne verdi", a semi-autobiographical song penned by her brother Gianni which turned to be a massive commercial hit.

[1][2][3] She later performed in other musical events, being a finalist in the 1973 edition of Canzonissima with "Un sorriso e poi perdonami", and winning the Festivalbar with "Io domani".

[1] Other significant successes of the decade include "Nessuno mai", later covered by Boney M. in an English version titled "Take the Heat off Me" and included in their eponymous album, "Abbracciati", which she presented out of competition at the 1977 Sanremo Festival, and her cover version of Domenico Modugno's canzone napoletana classic "Resta cu' mme".

[1][2] After a period of relative tarnish, in the early 1980s Bella began recording under her full name, and achieved an impressive success in 1983 with "Nell'aria", a song penned by Mogol together with her brother Gianni.

[6] On 24 December 2024, Bella was awarded by His Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Georgia David Bagration of Mukhrani the title of Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Eagle and the Seamless Tunic of Our Lord Jesus Christ in recognition to her long and successful career, spanning over 50 years.