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Joni James

AKA Giovanna Carmella Babbo

Born: 22-Sep-1930
Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Singer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Why Don't You Believe Me?

Biggest hit, Why Don't You Believe Me?, reached #1 in 1952.

Father: Angelo Babbo
Mother: Mary Tareso
Husband: Nick Acquaviva (founder of the NY Pops, m. 1-Dec-1956, d. 27-Sep-1986)
Husband: Bernard A. Schriever (retired USAF General, m. 5-Oct-1997, d. 20-Jun-2005)

    University: Northern Illinois State Teachers College
    University: Los Angeles Community College

    Hollywood Walk of Fame 6630 Hollywood Blvd. (recording)

Official Website:
http://www.jonijames.com/






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