Joni James was born Giovanna Joan Carmella Babbo on Sept. 22, 1930 in Chica… Read Full Bio ↴Joni James was born Giovanna Joan Carmella Babbo on Sept. 22, 1930 in Chicago, IL. In her early years, she studied drama & ballet. After high school she toured Canada with a dance group. After taking a job as a chorus girl, she decided to pursue a singing career. MGM executives saw her in a TV commercial and she was signed by MGM in 1952.
She was the first American singer to record at Abbey Road Studios in England. Her fan base even included Asia and the Philippines. She had 7 top hits, including "Why Don't You Believe in Me?", "Your Cheating Heart," "Almost Always," and "Have You Heard?"
She married composer Tony Acquaviva in 1956. In 1964, she dropped out of the public eye to take care of him and did so until 1986, when Mr. Acquaviva passed away. She began to tour again in the 1990's. She was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
She was the first American singer to record at Abbey Road Studios in England. Her fan base even included Asia and the Philippines. She had 7 top hits, including "Why Don't You Believe in Me?", "Your Cheating Heart," "Almost Always," and "Have You Heard?"
She married composer Tony Acquaviva in 1956. In 1964, she dropped out of the public eye to take care of him and did so until 1986, when Mr. Acquaviva passed away. She began to tour again in the 1990's. She was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Joni Swings Sweet / Bossa Nova Style
Joni James Lyrics
After You've Gone Now won't you listen honey, while I say, How could…
Blue Moon Blue moon you saw me standing alone Without a dream in…
Guilty Though you've decided that our love is wrong And think that…
How About You When a girl meets boy Life can be a joy But the…
I Understand Why do you go on pretending You know you want to…
I Wish You Love I love you much too much I've known it from the…
It Had to Be You It had to be you, it had to be you. I…
Moonglow It must have been moonglow, way up in the blue It…
My Foolish Heart The night is like a lovely tune Beware my foolish heart How…
September Song Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December But…
Some One Loves Me I'll never stop loving you Whatever else I may do My love…
The Girl From Ipanema Tall and tan and young and lovely The girl from Ipanema…
You Make Me Feel So Young You make me feel so young You make me feel as…
Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart Dear when you smiled at me, I heard a melody It…