Jerry Vale

Jerry Vale

Deceased · Born: Jul 8, 1930 · Died: May 18, 2014

Personal Details

BornJul 8, 1930 The Bronx, New York, USA

Biography

Jerry Vale, born Gennaro Louis Vitaliano, was a renowned American traditional pop singer, whose remarkable career spanned from the 1950s to the 1960s. During this period, he achieved unparalleled success, consistently topping the pop charts with his soulful renditions of romantic ballads. Notably, his cover of Eddy Arnold's hit single "You Don't Know Me", released in 1956, exemplified his impressive vocal range and emotional delivery. Additionally, his 1964 hit "Have You Looked into Your Heart" further solidified his position as a master of the genre. As a singer of Italian descent, Vale's impressive repertoire also included numerous songs in Italian, many of which found their way into the soundtracks of films directed by the acclaimed Martin Scorsese.