She is with out a doubt one of the greatest singers of the 1950s. Her voice is amazing. I could hear sing all day and never get tired of hearing her sing.
She died in Feb of 2022--age 91...She had married for a 2nd time-to a high-ranking military man...and she therefore was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, next to her 2nd husband...she lived a long, strong life...so different from most of the Hollywood crowd of performers of our current time.
I agree and nobody can sing "Why Don't You Believe Me?" like she does...not even Patti Page! I'm rediscovering all the Joni James M-G-M recordings. What a fantastic vocalist she is/was!!
Joni James still has her international fan club with a gigantic membership and still is publishing the Joni James magazine to a vast audience. I'm the guy who is the fan club president and magazine producer; I started my first Joni James Fan Club chapter in February of 1955. Joni still looks the same, sounds the same, sings the same and has that same remarkable personality. It is SO wonderful to have this interview for all to see. Anyone who wants to join the Fan Club and get the magazine write Joni James Fan Club, P.O. Box 7207, Westchester IL 60154.
Such a good thing Listing to the great Story of my dearest Joni James. How exciting, being at Capital Records. Thrilling, for year Working so close At Sunset and Vine, and Motown moving upstairs in Our building. Wow How lucky was I.
I have always loved her and I was only 10 yrs old. Great reading all the great comments happy to know she is so loved. Pure class pure gold no one comes close.
This woman was not only a remarkable singer, but also a very "moral" person...clearly she took her Catholic upbringing very seriously...My 94 yo mother was also raised in that environment, and she and Joni even sound similar when expressing their deepest beliefs...These kinds of strong women do not exist anymore...BTW--that one photo that Joni did not recognize in the Capital hallway, was of Gene Vincent and the Whitecaps...one of early Rock and Roll's important groups...Joni was not really a part of the Rock and Roll scene!...lol
@Frank DiNunzio That was Jeri Southern in 1951. You have excellent taste in music. It was a pop song in that style. It is a spectacular recording. So, of the times.
I am happy that people still listen to the 50s music. 😌
She is with out a doubt one of the greatest singers of the 1950s. Her voice is amazing. I could hear sing all day and never get tired of hearing her sing.
I have a notion to second that emotion !! :-)
She died in Feb of 2022--age 91...She had married for a 2nd time-to a high-ranking military man...and she therefore was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, next to her 2nd husband...she lived a long, strong life...so different from most of the Hollywood crowd of performers of our current time.
I agree and nobody can sing "Why Don't You Believe Me?" like she does...not even Patti Page! I'm rediscovering all the Joni James M-G-M recordings. What a fantastic vocalist she is/was!!
She was wonderful and still is.
So amazing! I only discovered Joni recently and I can't imaginewhy I didn'y years ago. I am catching up though, every day!
Joni James still has her international fan club with a gigantic membership and still is publishing the Joni James magazine to a vast audience. I'm the guy who is the fan club president and magazine producer; I started my first Joni James Fan Club chapter in February of 1955. Joni still looks the same, sounds the same, sings the same and has that same remarkable personality. It is SO wonderful to have this interview for all to see. Anyone who wants to join the Fan Club and get the magazine write Joni James Fan Club, P.O. Box 7207, Westchester IL 60154.
I was just going to send this to you! :)
And you do a fantastic job!
Nice to see you're and Joni's still around.....And my EXCLUSIVE photo of Joni is in my book,FEMALE ROCK PHOTOGRAPHS.....
She is all heart. I have been a fan since the 50's and especially when I was overseas in the Far East.
God Bless Her What a Wonderful Person besides being an amazing singer! The Sweet heart of the 1950's.
Kinseydsp , Joni 87 years old this year a real fantastic star still looking wonderful today. DH UK.
Kinseydsp as Jackie Gleason would say she is the greatest thank you Joni James
Amen to that !! :-)
A girl who would become my wife got me listening to Joni James back in the early 50's. She has a very beautiful voice.
I agree 100 per cent ! :-)
Joni as charming and wonderful as always, this is the real thing.
No argument there !! :-)
What a great grounded person. Such a beautiful personality and such a great singer.
Such a good thing
Listing to the great
Story of my dearest
Joni James. How exciting, being at
Capital Records.
Thrilling, for year
Working so close
At Sunset and Vine, and Motown moving upstairs in
Our building. Wow
How lucky was I.
She is 65 believe it amazing. She has a wonderful empathy which she projects powerfully …
Love ALL of her songs. She is THE BEST!
Amazing Joni was pure magic
She's so charming.
She really is !!
SHE IS SO LIKEABLE !!!
You speak the truth, Kemo Sabe ! She comes across as wonderfully sweet, kind, friendly & down to earth ! Bless her heart... :-)
what sweet lady and a genuine talent!
We love you Joni!!!.
The best female singer that was ever born!!!!
I have always loved her and I was only 10 yrs old. Great reading all the great comments happy to know she is so loved. Pure class pure gold no one comes close.
Aren't you forgetting about Florence Jenkins ?
I agree with that!!
This woman was not only a remarkable singer, but also a very "moral" person...clearly she took her Catholic upbringing very seriously...My 94 yo mother was also raised in that environment, and she and Joni even sound similar when expressing their deepest beliefs...These kinds of strong women do not exist anymore...BTW--that one photo that Joni did not recognize in the Capital hallway, was of Gene Vincent and the Whitecaps...one of early Rock and Roll's important groups...Joni was not really a part of the Rock and Roll scene!...lol
Joni James the ultimate woman love song singer..
Joni's version of "Over the Rainbow" rates second only to Judy Garden in my book of music..
Did Joni record a song entitled "In Despair?" Just being curious. If so, where are the copies?
I'm looking for that song to... I believed she recorded that song in the Philippines...
Did she record song YOU BETTER GO NOW. I
@Frank DiNunzio That was Jeri Southern in 1951. You have excellent taste in music. It was a pop song in that style. It is a spectacular recording. So, of the times.
Joni James favorited Frank Sinatra yet forgot to menton Tony Bennett in keeping popular music in vogue.