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. Read Full BioJoni 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. Read Full BioJoni 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.
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Why Don't You Believe Me
Joni James Lyrics
Why don't you believe me?
It's you I adore
Forever and ever, can I promise more?
I've told you so often the way that I care
Why don't you believe me?
It just isn't fair
[Chorus:]
Here is a heart that is lonely
Here is a heart you can take
Here is a heart for you only
That you can keep or break
How else can I tell you, what more can I do?
Why don't you believe me?, I love only you
[Chorus]
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEW DOUGLAS, LUTHER KING LANEY, ROY RODDE
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Paul Courtney
no scandal, no drugs just a great voice from my youth.
Diego Rodríguez
You were so lucky to live those times
Poppy Bell
Ahem. This was an era that covered up scandals, drug abuse, sexism and racism.
Carol Dadian
WHERE HAS REAL MUSIC GONE...TODAYS ITS JUST NOISE...JONI WAS THE BEST..GOD BLESS THE 50S...BRING THEM BACK HEAVENLY FATHER..AMEN
Tom
There will never be another JONI JAMES. She was the sweetheart of all us KOREAN WAR VETERANS in our time! I can still recall her rendition of this song when it first came out in 1952. It ranked #1 on the charts.She went on to have many, many, more great hits. Hard to believe she just turned 86 on September 22, 2016.
Charles Chomos
MY FAVOURITE ... SINCE THE 50'S
JP-A1A
john sexton
She’s who I’m named after!
john sexton
@jerry lyons yep I was on a carrier and loved that song
jerry lyons
yes, anyone in the army (as i was) or other service members, remember a time never forgotten.
Charles Chomos
YES ... THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ... JONI JAMES !!!