JULY 8

Popular music vocalist of adult standards, Jerry Vale, was born Gennaro Luigi Vitaliano, July 8, 1932, in The Bronx, New York. His career began in the early 1950's. Vale recorded demonstration records of songs he'd written, and brought the demos to Columbia Records. Vale then signed a recording contract with Columbia Records. Bio. Many of his songs were major hits of the '50s and '60s, including a parade of Italian-American favorites like "Innamorata (Sweetheart)," "Volare," "Amore, Scusami," and his signature song, "Al Di La." More Bio | Search Amazon.com for Jerry Vale