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Vic Damone
12+ albums
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There are at least two artists by this name: 1. Vic Damone (Vito Rocco Farinola, June 12, 1928 - February 11, 2018) was an American traditional pop and big band singer, songwriter, actor, radio and television presenter, and entertainer who is best known for songs such as "You're Breaking My Heart" (a number one hit), the number four hit "On the Street Where You Live" (from My Fair Lady), and "My Heart Cries for You" (also No. 4). Damone was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Rocco and Mamie (Damone) Farinola, Italian immigrants from Bari, Italy. His father was an electrician and his mother taught piano. His cousin was the actress and singer Doretta Morrow. Inspired by his favorite singer, Frank Sinatra, Damone began taking voice lessons. He sang in the choir at St. Finbar's Church in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, for Sunday Mass under organist Anthony Amorello. When his father was injured at work, Damone had to drop out of high school. He worked as an usher and elevator operator in the Paramount Theater in Manhattan. He met Perry Como, while at the Paramount Theater. Damone stopped the elevator between floors, sang for him, and asked his advice if he should continue voice lessons. Impressed, Como said, "Keep singing!" and referred him to a local bandleader. Vito Farinola decided to call himself Vic Damone, using his mother's maiden name. Damone entered the talent search on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts and won in April 1947. This led to his becoming a regular on Godfrey's show. He m
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16 Most Requested Songs
The Lively Ones/Strange Enchantment
That Towering Feeling
Linger Awhile with Vic Damone
The Very Best Of Vic Damone
Vic Damone Collection
The Best of Vic Damone
On the Street Where You Live
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Little Girl: The Very Best of Vic Damone
Mob Hits III: Even More Music From The Great Mob Movies
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Lazy Afternoon
The Lively Ones/Strage Enchantment