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 James Lyrics
A Foggy Day I was a stranger in the city Out of town were…
Bidin' My Time But I'm bidin' my time, Cause that's the kinda guy I'm While…
But Not for Me Old man sunshine listen you Never tell me dreams come true …
Embraceable You Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you! Embrace me, you irrepl…
Falling in Love With Love Yesterday you came my way, And when you smiled at me, In…
How Long Has This Been Going On As a tot, when I trotted in little velvet panties, I…
It Might as Well Be Spring I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm I'm as…
Love Is Here to Stay It's very clear, our love is here to stay Not for…
Love Walked In Love walked right in and drove the shadows away Love walked…
Nice Work If You Can Get It The man who only lives for making money Lives a life…
Some Enchanted Evening Some enchanted evening, you may see a stranger, You may see…
The Man I Love I'm in the mood for love Simply because you're near me. Funn…
Younger Than Springtime Younger than springtime are you Softer than starlight are yo…