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Jill Corey

Jill Corey, born Norma Jean Speranza on September 30, 1935, in Avonmore, Pennsylvania, was an American singer known for her contributions to pop music and traditional pop. She began her singing career as a teenager, imitating Carmen Miranda at local events and winning a talent contest sponsored by the Lions Club, which led to her own radio show. Jill Corey's breakthrough came when she recorded a demo of "Since My Love Has Gone" by Tony Bennett, catching the attention of Mitch Miller, then A&R chief at Columbia Records. She was signed to Columbia in 1953 and released her first sin...