Joni James

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Born
22 September 1930
Born In
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Died
20 February 2022 (aged 91)
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," &qu… read more
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… read more
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 Am… read more

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1 Play track Legendary Joni James - Platinum & Gold Hits Your Cheatin' Heart
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2 Dedicated to You! Always
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3 Play track Dedicated to You! Little Things Mean a Lot
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4 Dedicated to You! There Goes My Heart
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5 Play track Dedicated to You! Have You Heard
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6 The Very Best Of Is It Any Wonder
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7 Legendary Joni James - Platinum & Gold Hits Purple Shades
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8 How Important Can It Be - Remastered How Important Can It Be - Remastered
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9 Dedicated to You! Why Don't You Believe Me
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10 Why Don't You Believe Me? You're My Everything
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  1. 3,301 listeners

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    Dedicated to You!
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  2. 1,817 listeners

    31 Dec 2010 · 28 tracks

    The Very Best Of
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  3. 1,770 listeners

    19 Dec 1995 · 18 tracks

    Legendary Joni James - Platinum & Gold Hits
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  4. 1,515 listeners

    1958 · 2 tracks

    There Goes My Heart
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