Music Deaths: Joni James, 50s Pop Singer

JONI JAMES, 91

Died 20 February 2022

Singer (traditional pop)

Born Giovanna  Carmella  Babbo in Chicago.  Singer of American traditional pop music.  If you like the sounds of Frank Sinatra in the 50s and 60s, this is your gal.  I've listened to her a lot on You Tube and she sure had great music.  Sadly, until now, I'd never heard of her before.

She retired from the music industry in 1964, to take care of her husband and did so until his death in 1986. 

She had seven Top Ten hits

"Why Don't You Believe Me"  (#1- 1952)

"Have You Heard"  (#4- 1954)

"Your Cheatin' Heart"  (#2- 1953)

"Almost Always"  (#9- 1953)

"My Love, My Love"  (#8- 1953)

"How Important Can It Be"  (#2- 1955)

"You Are My Love"  (#6- 1955)

Trivia, Dog N' Suds and American Pop Standards-- Part 1

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th

Went to Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin and played live trivia with Professor Jeffie and enjoyed the half price drinks.  Had a half-price burger at Bricks 'N Ivy in Spring Grove, Illinois.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19TH 

Because of the recent storms, I had to cut the grass for the first time in three weeks.  

Went to Dog 'N Suds on Ingleside, Illinois for their 2 for $4 Charcoburger special and washed it down with a large root beer.  There are only seven of these old eating places left in the United States and we have three of them within 25 miles of us.  The other two are in Richmond and Grayslake, Illinois.  They, of course, still have the gal come out to your car with the food and put the tray on your window.  

This is real old-school eating.

I then went to the last It's Thursday concert in Antioch, Illinois, and saw Peter Oprisko do his show of American Pop Standards by such folks as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin,  He had an eight piece Big Band backing him.

Stopped at McDonald's on the way home for a Coke Slushie.

A Real Fine Day Indeed.  --RoadDog

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