Joni James impressed me so much with her singing back in the 50s that even now at 76 yrs old I can still remember all the words to this beautiful song! And I can’t even remember if I ate lunch today! Lol
I'm almost 75 and I more or less remember Joni James. What a fantastic vocalist she is/was!! Been listening to all of her MGM recordings lately!! This video is just wonderful!!
I have been a Joni James fan since 1952. No other singer's music ever touched my heart, soul and life like Joni's. Have seen her in personal appearances many times over the years the last time being 2007 at Town Hall in New York City.
i am 75 and my older sister used to sing all these old songs....day after day....i too still remember the words.....i made her a disk the other day of many of these olld songs and 83 she still sings them......for some reason, i remember those joni sang most of all
They don't write songs like this or produce singers like our Joni any more. Every word clear as a bell. Their loss, our gain. Brings back so many memories. Loved you then Joni, still do.RIP!!
Lol, oh Robert Beatty I just said that same thing. I never even saw your comment first but you're so right, there's no beauty in music anymore like these two ladies could sing and Joni so unique and Connie with that cry in her voice? Ah man....no one else in the world " Mama" makes me cry everytime.
Such a sweet and lovely woman, they do not make them like that anymore. She has the voice of an angel, and a heart of gold; thank for sharing this amazing video :)
TODAY marks my husband Dicks and my Anniversary, Dec. 8th. Miss him More than anything every day of my life. Whitro, our beloved dog, and I are hanging in there as thank you for asking. The Dick Dale music lovers are the Best! Dick is missed beyond words as he is an incredible Genius who had an unforgettable presence and talent as well as who always said to me each day "You are the ONLY Love of my life." The GREATEST Man in the Universe!
Joni James belonged to an era long gone when life was simple and uncomplicated , yet full of happiness and joy . Joni James is a treasure that we have to unwrap every now and then to relive those sweet and pleasant memories and moments again .
Life was never simple and uncomplicated. TV made it seem so, which just caused more pain. Thank God the 60s (and Dylan!) came along and swept these fluffy lies away.
Oh yes, let’s all get strung out on drugs and make the drug cartels ultra wealthy so they can take over and buy out elections. Mob store robberies, carjackings, gang shootings, violent rap lyrics. IT’S STRESSING EVERYONE OUT. How is it that when you look at older photos from the 50s most everyone was smiling? In Today’s cellphone pics many seem to be out of it or they have a miserable expression. Guess what, if you don’t appreciate real talent then you’re free to listen to listen to whatever you like.
I was born in December 1958 but I Grew up Listening to mum 78rpm record of joni james it was not till I come to Usa in 1990s and for the first time I was able to get cds of joni. here in the uk she only had 2 hit one 1952 and other in 1959 its now 2022 and I still have mums 78rpm and few 45rpm that are on my jukebox 💖
Have a CD in my car with 27 of Joni's songs and listen to them often. Was seioner in HS when her first major hit Why don't you believe me came out. Love her music
I have five CDs playing every morning while I have coffee and read the paper -- Joni James hits and Nat King Cole's "Love is the Thing" are never taken off the player. I mix them up with Mozart and Rosie Clooney and Pizarelli. OK, I'm a Gemini . . . .
Lovely song. There'll never be another singer like Joni James. I had the honor of backing her up on the piano while performing on her show in Okinawa. Most unforgettable!
Jose Rono, how wonderful. She is and always will be ,one of a kind uniquely beautiful. I'm trying to collect her 40 😲 lps lol. My dad taught me of her music when I was a little girl. She and Connie Francis..my two favorite gorgeous Italian ladies of song. I love them both. 💖
Miss Joni. Jame mula p lng sa unang marinig ko tinig mo sa awit.naakit muna puso ko sa pkikinig ng mga awitin mo.ikaw at c Toni Arden Ang paborito ko. Fr.Frank Agustin.
I was always amazed she was able to follow this with the fabulous "There Must Be A Way." Hard to make two such great records in a row for any artist. I wanted her to record "I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore" as a followup. She knew and liked the song but that did not happen. She had a very strong vision of what music she wanted to do and why and that prevailed.
That post WWII era was dominated by Italian-American singers, actors and dancers. Many Anglicized their names, like Joni James, Carol Lawrence, Connie Francis, Alfred Drake and Dean Martin.
Exactly sixty five years ago today on March 24th, 1955, "How Important Can It Be?" by Joni James peaked at #2 {for 1 week} on Billboard's 'Most-Played By Jockeys'* chart, for the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "Sincerely" by the McGuire Sisters... Also at the time "How Important Can It Be?"" was at #10 on Billboard's Best-Sellers In Stores chart and at #8 on the Most-Played On Juke Boxes chart... Between 1952 and 1960 the Chicago, Illinois native had thirty two records on the Billboard charts, seven made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Why Don't You Believe Me?" for six weeks in December of 1952... Joni James, born Joan Carmella Babbo, will celebrate her 90th birthday in six months on September 22nd, 1930... * And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Most-Played By Jockeys' Top 10 on March 24th, 1955: At #3. "Ballad of Davy Crockett" by Bill Hayes #4. "Melody of Love" by Billy Vaughn #5. "Tweedle Dee" by Georgia Gibbs #6. "Ko Ko Mo" by Perry Como #7. "Crazy Otto Medley" by Johnny Maddox and the Rhythmasters #8. "Ballad of Davy Crockett" by 'Tennessee' Ernie ford #9. "Earth Angel" by the Crew Cuts #10. "Darling Je Vous Aime" by Nat 'King' Cole
Hi Sauquoit 13456 - we meet again. TWO "Ballad of Davy Crockett' versions on the top 10. That says something. It has been so long since I've been to Sauquoit!
I didn't mean "There Must Be A Way," the followup to "There Goes My Heart," but "Is This The End of the Line," a record that had the distinction of being #1 in several cities, high on the Cashbox and Record World charts and not even on the Billboard Top 100.
The gold trimmed lyre retrieval she looked for romance pursuits appealants proceedings vs his cross genre appearance. His father precedence from pastimes hit our dad's by Jumbo's tents
Freidie relay her tried to truck me trinket by amnesia. That I didn't know Cantonese ukelele people but even now I still would know you again just checking
It was their son by solomis. Their artemer. The president benchmark pressers betrayed me by our children of the corn couches by black teeth dentifrices snatchers ploy
T+catman916 This is live, not lip-synching. The phrasing is different from the recording; Joni seldom sang any song the same way twice. Coincidentally, most of the musicians and the Ray Charles SIngers were the same artists who performed on the record. Joni says the preparation for these T.V. appearances in the 1950s was thorough and done over several times. When she looks down as she starts the song she is looking at her mark on the floor to make sure is positioned correctly for the camera.
@@waynebrasler YES,it IS live. So VERY sorry to hear of her passing! I attended one of her comeback concerts (1995) as a music reviewer for DISCOVERIES Magazine. Did you know THE MONKEES even knew of her? JONI had stepped back from her career by the time "Bossa Nova Time" (1965) was recorded. I am not dreaming when I remember one of the Monkees saying "I was going to a JONI JAMES concert!" Probably something thrown in.
Joni James impressed me so much with her singing back in the 50s that even now at 76 yrs old I can still remember all the words to this beautiful song! And I can’t even remember if I ate lunch today! Lol
I bought a vinyl record of hers at Goodwill to try her music....she seemed so beautiful and had a great voice. I'm glad I discovered her music.
You said my thoughts i know all the words of those songs - and am 82 - it all meant something then....
Wonderful singer, and a lovely song which I recall from the 50s.😊
Me too at 79 from the Philippines.
I'm almost 75 and I more or less remember Joni James. What a fantastic vocalist she is/was!! Been listening to all of her MGM recordings lately!! This video is just wonderful!!
Honoring her life and passing at 91. Love this song.
I have been a Joni James fan since 1952. No other singer's music ever touched my
heart, soul and life like Joni's. Have seen her in personal appearances many times over the years the last time being 2007 at Town Hall in New York City.
RIP Joni James! 🙏🏻🕊️❤️
85 years old and I still remember the words to all her songs. Such a sweet girl and a voice of an angel ❤️
R.I.P. Joni. Thank you for an unforgettable vibe.
i am 75 and my older sister used to sing all these old songs....day after day....i too still remember the words.....i made her a disk the other day of many of these olld songs and 83 she still sings them......for some reason, i remember those joni sang most of all
They don't write songs like this or produce singers like our Joni any more. Every word clear as a bell. Their loss, our gain. Brings back so many memories. Loved you then Joni, still do.RIP!!
She is great. 🌹🌹🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
joni james and connie francis were the biggest recording stars on mgm records back in the 1950's and 1960's. both italian and both great singers
Lol, oh Robert Beatty I just said that same thing. I never even saw your comment first but you're so right, there's no beauty in music anymore like these two ladies could sing and Joni so unique and Connie with that cry in her voice? Ah man....no one else in the world " Mama" makes me cry everytime.
Such a sweet and lovely woman, they do not make them like that anymore. She has the voice of an angel, and a heart of gold; thank for sharing this amazing video :)
they will never make them like that anymore - we had our days...
Here in Brazil i became a fervent fan of Joni James.
Absolutely beautiful voice!
Rest In Peace Joni James.❤️❤️❤️
Love Joni James...Just love her and her voice..So Unique and so Beautiful!!!!!
TODAY marks my husband Dicks and my Anniversary, Dec. 8th.
Miss him More than anything every day of my life.
Whitro, our beloved dog, and I are hanging in there as thank you for asking. The Dick Dale music lovers are the Best!
Dick is missed beyond words as he is an incredible Genius who had an unforgettable presence and talent as well as who always said to me each day "You are the ONLY Love of my life." The GREATEST Man in the Universe!
Originally St. Petersburg, Florida. @Jerry-gu7yp
When Joni sang she brought you to a certain time and place.... that you'll never forget🎇
Joni James belonged to an era long gone when life was simple and uncomplicated , yet full of happiness and joy .
Joni James is a treasure that we have to unwrap every now and then to relive those sweet and pleasant memories and moments again .
Life was never simple and uncomplicated. TV made it seem so, which just caused more pain. Thank God the 60s (and Dylan!) came along and swept these fluffy lies away.
@@Anthony-hu3rj You Boomers can blame us all you want but you messed up our country!
Simple and lovely - life was good in those days
@Anhtony
You may have a different view but still they were good old days .
Otherwise, you wouldn’t say that regarding the 60’s.
Oh yes, let’s all get strung out on drugs and make the drug cartels ultra wealthy so they can take over and buy out elections. Mob store robberies, carjackings, gang shootings, violent rap lyrics. IT’S STRESSING EVERYONE OUT. How is it that when you look at older photos from the 50s most everyone was smiling? In Today’s cellphone pics many seem to be out of it or they have a miserable expression. Guess what, if you don’t appreciate real talent then you’re free to listen to listen to whatever you like.
RIP ( died 2/20/22 at 91). Angel ascends.
I was born in December 1958 but I Grew up Listening to mum 78rpm record of joni james it was not till I come to Usa in 1990s and for the first time I was able to get cds of joni. here in the uk she only had 2 hit one 1952 and other in 1959 its now 2022 and I still have mums 78rpm and few 45rpm that are on my jukebox 💖
Sadly she is mostly forgotten but she was a huge star in her time, known to be a very warm and kind person to everyone . 🇺🇸🇮🇹🇺🇸🇮🇹
need more live Joni James
Have a CD in my car with 27 of Joni's songs and listen to them often. Was seioner in HS when her first major hit Why don't you believe me came out. Love her music
Such a wonderful singer and great person......
thanks for the memories.
I have five CDs playing every morning while I have coffee and read the paper -- Joni James hits and Nat King Cole's "Love is the Thing" are never taken off the player. I mix them up with Mozart and Rosie Clooney and Pizarelli. OK, I'm a Gemini . . . .
Lovely song. There'll never be another singer like Joni James. I had the honor of backing her up on the piano while performing on her show in Okinawa. Most unforgettable!
Jose Rono, how wonderful. She is and always will be ,one of a kind uniquely beautiful. I'm trying to collect her 40 😲 lps lol. My dad taught me of her music when I was a little girl. She and Connie Francis..my two favorite gorgeous Italian ladies of song. I love them both. 💖
Lucky you = Priceless🎶🐦💙
LIAR!!!
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@@naturesfinest4871 twitwaffle
THIS SONG RAISES THE HAIRS ON MY NECK The song which immediately preceded ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK on American Bandstand I;LL BET THIS WAS LIVE!!
Now I see why Dad was so taken with Joni James ! Such a pretty Italian girl ! -----MJL, 76 y/o
R.I.P. Joni James
Miss Joni. Jame mula p lng sa unang marinig ko tinig mo sa awit.naakit muna puso ko sa pkikinig ng mga awitin mo.ikaw at c Toni Arden
Ang paborito ko. Fr.Frank Agustin.
Great music & innocence bests even era thanks.
I was always amazed she was able to follow this with the fabulous "There Must Be A Way." Hard to make two such great records in a row for any artist. I wanted her to record "I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore" as a followup. She knew and liked the song but that did not happen. She had a very strong vision of what music she wanted to do and why and that prevailed.
The Best ever
That post WWII era was dominated by Italian-American singers, actors and dancers. Many Anglicized their names, like Joni James, Carol Lawrence, Connie Francis, Alfred Drake and Dean Martin.
She is so beautiful in person and on stage.....
one of the songs I sang when I put my children to sleep.
Exactly sixty five years ago today on March 24th, 1955, "How Important Can It Be?" by Joni James peaked at #2 {for 1 week} on Billboard's 'Most-Played By Jockeys'* chart, for the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "Sincerely" by the McGuire Sisters...
Also at the time "How Important Can It Be?"" was at #10 on Billboard's Best-Sellers In Stores chart and at #8 on the Most-Played On Juke Boxes chart...
Between 1952 and 1960 the Chicago, Illinois native had thirty two records on the Billboard charts, seven made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Why Don't You Believe Me?" for six weeks in December of 1952...
Joni James, born Joan Carmella Babbo, will celebrate her 90th birthday in six months on September 22nd, 1930...
* And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Most-Played By Jockeys' Top 10 on March 24th, 1955:
At #3. "Ballad of Davy Crockett" by Bill Hayes
#4. "Melody of Love" by Billy Vaughn
#5. "Tweedle Dee" by Georgia Gibbs
#6. "Ko Ko Mo" by Perry Como
#7. "Crazy Otto Medley" by Johnny Maddox and the Rhythmasters
#8. "Ballad of Davy Crockett" by 'Tennessee' Ernie ford
#9. "Earth Angel" by the Crew Cuts
#10. "Darling Je Vous Aime" by Nat 'King' Cole
really appreciate the "For What It's Worth" :---)
Thanks for the info, from a fellow chart lover.
Hi Sauquoit 13456 - we meet again. TWO "Ballad of Davy Crockett' versions on the top 10. That says something. It has been so long since I've been to Sauquoit!
Lipps rotation just gave me my finale kiss
her passing today brought me here
love you joni.
🐦💙🎶
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I thought you had grown up to be trusted Mr President
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I didn't mean "There Must Be A Way," the followup to "There Goes My Heart," but "Is This The End of the Line," a record that had the distinction of being #1 in several cities, high on the Cashbox and Record World charts and not even on the Billboard Top 100.
R.I.P.
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The comments about innocent times are kind of funny when you actually listen to the lyrics
@Jerry pretty terrible
I am live in South America.
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The gold trimmed lyre retrieval she looked for romance pursuits appealants proceedings vs his cross genre appearance. His father precedence from pastimes hit our dad's by Jumbo's tents
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It's too bad that she was lip-synching and not singing live. At age 25 she was incredibly attractive.
T+catman916 This is live, not lip-synching. The phrasing is different from the recording; Joni seldom sang any song the same way twice. Coincidentally, most of the musicians and the Ray Charles SIngers were the same artists who performed on the record. Joni says the preparation for these T.V. appearances in the 1950s was thorough and done over several times. When she looks down as she starts the song she is looking at her mark on the floor to make sure is positioned correctly for the camera.
@catman916 Excuse me , she was singing live !!!
Listen to the recording and you will hear and notice the difference .
@@waynebrasler YES,it IS live. So VERY sorry to hear of her passing! I attended one of her comeback concerts (1995) as a music reviewer for DISCOVERIES Magazine. Did you know THE MONKEES even knew of her? JONI had stepped back from her career by the time "Bossa Nova Time" (1965) was recorded. I am not dreaming when I remember one of the Monkees saying "I was going to a JONI JAMES concert!" Probably something thrown in.
Too much like Teresa Brewer. The has a unique delivery and timing, but she's not for me. Streisand adored her when she was young.