It's Jerry Vale's wondrous life as a kid from teeming Bronx streets of the 1940s to his legendary appearances in the great theatrical venues of America, and his three triumphant Carnegie Hall concerts, and appearances at New York's Cocacabana and Las Vegas hotels and nightclubs, whose magnificent voice has beautifully interpreted the 20th century's most beautiful love songs for his millions of fans. This is also the story of the rejections, the panic, the victories, the backstage portraits, the big break, the heartbreak, the heights and the depths, and all the other complexities that make up the ubiquitous profession called show business. His story is illuminating and insightful, without complaint or regret, a charming and refreshing glimpse of a sturdy, passionate, music loving, vital hitmaker, who is still working at his craft. Illustrated with over 50 photographs.
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".. a wonderful walk down memory lane for those of us who love reminiscing about Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio, and the Copacabana." -- USA Today-Larry King
"..Read it, you can find out more about jerry Vale's 50 years in show business." -- Daily Variety-Army Archerd
Jerry has a fine book out, "A singer's Life." See why mostly Italian mothers buy his millions of records." -- Beverly Hills 213-James Baco
"..Read it, you can find out more about jerry Vale's 50 years in show business." -- Daily Variety-Army Archerd
Jerry has a fine book out, "A singer's Life." See why mostly Italian mothers buy his millions of records." -- Beverly Hills 213-James Baco
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A Wonderful, Talented Man, and Funny too!,
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This review is from: Jerry Vale: A Singer's Life (Paperback)
I loved this book so much. Jerry Vale is truly one of the most gifted singers I have ever heard. What he sings come straight from the heart as did this beautifully written book. What is wonderful about Mr. Vale is his sincerity and honesty. I loved this book and would recommend it not only to his fans but to anyone who wants to read a book about a nice man, a nice family and a wonderful career.
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Jerry Vale-A Singer's Life was a great experience.,
By richard grudens (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jerry Vale: A Singer's Life (Paperback)
The story is true. Jerry contributed to it and approved every word. Dozens of interviews were conducted. The author traveled with Jerry on the road and toured with him at book signings. At concerts fans bought while Jerry signed books. They love him. His story is a wondrous adventure into the backstage area of show business and stars Sinatra, DiMaggio, Mantle, Durante, Goulet, Dean Martin, Jayne Mansfield and others. From life in the teeming streets of the 1940s Bronx until the great triumph for him at Carnegie Hal; and the inbetween rejections, panic, the big break and the heartbreak, it's all there illuminating and insightful without complaint or regret,a charming and refreshing glimpse of a sturdy and passionate, music-loving vital hitmaker, who, by the way, is still working at his craft. I may have written it, but, I still love it and it's subject, one of the best singers ever - Jerry Vale. Sorry, but I had to tell you all what great fun it was writing the book with Jerry Vale, his wife Rita and all the great characters who make up the book.
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Innamorata,
By Randy H. Farb (Flint, MI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jerry Vale: A Singer's Life (Paperback)
Richard Grudens is an awesome writer and researcher. Jerry Vale is an awesome singer. Put the two together, and you have a masterpiece. Jerry is such a nice guy, and it's amazing how he has stayed so long in the music industry. His encounters with Sinatra, Carson, Dean Martin and others are great to read about. It's also nice toread about a family man. This book is dynamite.
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New York, Las Vegas, Mitch Miller, Percy Faith, Cape Cod, Florida February, Perry Como, Pete Rose, Rita Vale, Mort Farber, Atlantic City, Columbia Records, Frontier Hotel, Rhode Island, Carnegie Hall, Dee Anthony, Don Rickles, Jack Jones, Jerry Lewis, Katy Scorsese, Long Island, Ray Anthony, Aew York, Andy De Lillo, Carol Pappas New!
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New York, Las Vegas, Mitch Miller, Percy Faith, Cape Cod, Florida February, Perry Como, Pete Rose, Rita Vale, Mort Farber, Atlantic City, Columbia Records, Frontier Hotel, Rhode Island, Carnegie Hall, Dee Anthony, Don Rickles, Jack Jones, Jerry Lewis, Katy Scorsese, Long Island, Ray Anthony, Aew York, Andy De Lillo, Carol Pappas New!
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