Biography of Jerry Vale
Jerry Vale, born Gennaro Louis Vitaliano on July 8, 1930, in The Bronx, New York, was an American traditional pop singer known for his romantic ballads and Italian standards2. He began his career singing in high school musicals and at local nightclubs, eventually catching the attention of Paul Insetta, who helped him secure a recording contract with Columbia Records.

Vale’s career took off in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like “You Don’t Know Me” and “Have You Looked into Your Heart”. He was known for his renditions of Italian songs such as “Volare” and “O Sole Mio,” which became classics among Italian-American communities. His version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was a fixture at many sporting events, and he frequently performed it at Yankee Stadium.

Jerry Vale passed away on May 18, 2014, in Palm Springs, California. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to be cherished by fans of traditional pop and Italian-American culture.