June Valli, born June Foglia on 30 June 1928 in the Bronx, New York, was an American traditional pop singer and television personality. Having worked as a bookkeeper before her singing career took off, he breakthrough moment came when she won the televised variety show Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts for her performance of "Stormy Weather" at a friend’s wedding reception. This led to appearances on television shows hosted by Perry Como and Ed Sullivan. She became a prominent figure in 1950s television, starring in shows like Stop the Music and Your Hit Parade, where she sang during the 1952–1953 season. She amassed a number of hit songs, including "Strange Sensation", "A Shoulder to Cry On", "Crying in the Chapel", "Why Don't You Believe Me?", and "Unchained Melody". Throughout her career, she also collaborated with well-known artists such as Mel Torme and Fats Domino. In 1957, she co-hosted The Andy Williams-June Valli Show on NBC-TV. Her notable albums include The Torch (1959) and Today (1968). She passed away from cancer on 12 March 1993 at her home in Fort Lee, New Jersey.