Jerry Vale

Jerry Vale (born Gennaro Louis Vitaliano; July 8, 1930 – May 18, 2014) was an American traditional pop singer known for his interpretations of romantic ballads. He achieved chart success in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like 'You Don't Know Me' and 'Have You Looked into Your Heart.' Vale, of Italian descent, also sang numerous songs in Italian, which were featured in soundtracks by films of Martin Scorsese. Some of his popular Italian standards include 'Amore, Scusami,' 'Ciao, Ciao, Bambina,' 'Arrivederci, Roma,' and 'O Sole Mio.' His renditions of 'Volare,' 'Innamorata (Sweetheart),' and 'Al di là' have become classic Italian-American songs. Vale was born and raised in the Bronx, New York.