Joni James

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. Read more on Last.fm

Joni James was featured in the movie The 32nd Annual Academy Awards.

Songs from Joni James

The Five Pennies

Other Soundtracks

Born to Be Wild
The Sandlot 2
Du bi quan wang da po xue di zi
Rosemary Clooney: Singing at Her Best
Lackawanna Blues
Captain Ron
It's My Party
Laws of Attraction
Shooter Jennings' The Other Life
Avrio tha 'nai arga

Artist image and description courtesy of Last.fm