Joni James Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JONI JAMES
Born: September 22, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois
Died: February 20, 2022 in West Palm Beach, Florida
Biography
Joni James, born Joan Carmello Babbo in 1930, sold over 100 million records while recording for MGM Records and had 15 recordings in the Top 40. Her biggest hit, Why Don't You Believe Me, spent six weeks at the top of the charts in 1952, and James had No. 2 hits with Your Cheatin' Heart in 1953 and How Important Can It Be in 1955. James also appeared on Toast of the Town, which was later called The Ed Sullivan Show, (1953, 1954, 1957, 1959), Frankie Laine Time (1955) and The Steve Allen Show (1956, 1958).
1987-Broken-Noses (Sound), 1953-1959-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1962-Here's-Hollywood (in person), 1997-L.A.-Confidential (Sound), 1954-The-Red-Buttons-Show (Performer), 1956-The-Maverick-Queen (Sound), 1956-The-Maverick-Queen (in person), 2001-AFI-Life-Achievement-Award:-A-Tribute-to-Barbra-Streisand (in person), 1960-The-32nd-Annual-Academy-Awards (Sound), 1965-ABC's-Nightlife (in person), 1960-The-32nd-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1958-1959-The-Dick-Clark-Show (in person), 1954-Person-to-Person (in person), 1956-1958-The-Steve-Allen-Plymouth-Show (in person), 1956-The-Julius-LaRosa-Show (in person), 1982-Porky's (Sound), 1956-The-Arthur-Murray-Party (in person), 1955-Frankie-Laine-Time (in person)
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JONI JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 294424Photograph of Joni James, inscribed and signed: "To/Gene/Thanks for believing/Joni James". Known for her successful music career, James sold over 100 million records and had notable hits like "Why Don't You Believe Me".Price: $160.00
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JONI JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 201309Photograph signed "Sincerely/Joni James" by singer Joni James features a bust image. Known for her No. 1 hit Why Don't You Believe Me, James recorded over 100 million records, achieving 15 Top 40 songs during her career.
Price: $180.00
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JONI JAMES - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/12/1960 - HFSID 272759Partly printed contract signed by Joni James, dated December 20, 1960, detailing her appearance on NBC's Saturday Prom. The contract includes her signature and a representative from NBC, stipulating a payment of $1,000 for a taped performance.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
