Popular 1950s singer Jerry Vale dies age 83

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Source: CBS News/AP

LOS ANGELES - Jerry Vale, the beloved crooner known for his high-tenor voice and romantic songs in the 1950s and early 1960s, has died. He was 83.

Vale, who had been in declining health, died Sunday at his Palm Desert home surrounded by family and friends, family attorney Harold J. Levy said in a statement.

Born Genaro Louis Vitaliano, Vale started performing in New York supper clubs as a teenager and went on to record more than 50 albums. His rendition of "Volare," ''Innamorata" and "Al Di La" became classic Italian-American songs. His biggest hit was "You Don't Know Me."

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He also appeared as himself in the movies "Goodfellas," ''Casino" and the TV series "The Sopranos."



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Heard this on the radio early this morning.

R.I.P. as another from the crooner generation passes.

[yuiyoshida]

1. volare

[shenmue]

2. Rest in peace

[djean111]

3. Yes, remember when singers could effortlessly and smoothly hit every note....no autotune needed.

He had a really lovely smooth rich voice.
Not Sinatra or Martin, but really nice to listen to.

[doxydad]

5. Have you ever heard...

Jerry sing 'He'?

Give a listen:

Sinatra could never do that justice!

[libdem4life]

9. Magnificent. Thanks so much.

[doxydad]

4. Salut...

As a DJ, I played hundreds of Jerry Vale's tunes. Nobody could match him when he was crooning in Italian....or 'Old Cape Cod'....or 'Two Purple Hearts'....etc. Jerry, you were a force, God keep you. You are missed. R.I.P.

[dhill926]

7. guy had a set of pipes….

great voice….

[monmouth3]

8. He was awesome and had such a beautiful voice. RIP...n/t

[olddad56]

10. He was my deceased mother' favorite..

his passing has brought back some pleasant memories of my mom, so thank yo for that Mr. Vale, and say hi to my mom on the other side.