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Line 1: − Giovanna Carmella Babbo was born in Chicago, [[Illinois]] on September 22, 1930. Upon graduating from high school, she joined a local dance group that led to a position as a chorus girl at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in the windy city+ − but soon she decided to pursue a singing career with the name Joni James. − − Discovered after her appearance in a television commercial by MGM talent scouts, she was signed to a recording contract in 1952 that produced her first million seller, Why Don’t You Believe Me” followed by Hit Parade chart toppers − “Have You Heard,” “Your Cheatin' Heart” "My Love, My Love" and "You're Fooling Someone." − − In the mid 1950’s Joni’s “How Important Can It Be”, “You Are My Love”, “There Goes My Heart” and “There Must Be A Way” contributed to her having sold more than 100 million records. − − Joni James landed on the Hit Parade a total of 31 times in the 50's. − [[Category:music]]
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