Jack Jones (singer)

Jack Jones ( born January 14, 1938 in Los Angeles ) is an American pop and jazz singer and actor.

Artistic Career

John Allan "Jack" Jones grew up as the only child of actor and singer Allan Jones and actress Irene Hervey in the Los Angeles. There he attended the University High School, next to his father gave him acting and singing lessons. After leaving school he first took over odd jobs, working as a gas station attendant and started over Los Angeles also act as a singer in smaller clubs. In 1957 he was able to conclude a contract with the Los Angeles-based record label Capitol Records, where he recorded about six unsuccessful singles and an LP until 1959.

In 1960, Jones joined the New York record company Kapp Records, where Brian Hyland was subject to contract. The first single released Kapp It's A Lonesome Town / Lot Of Livin ' To Do, but was also unsuccessful. Since Jones was then called up for military service, was not published until a year later, his next single. Jones 's first successful title Lollipops and Roses came in November 1961 on the market. In the Hot 100 Billboard magazine, the song rose to number 60 and was awarded the Grammy. His greatest success came in late 1963 Jones was awarded the title composed by Burt Bacharach Wives and Lovers, which peaked at 14 billboard space and 14 weeks listed on the Hot 100. Also, this title was awarded a Grammy. Until 1969, Kapp brought with Jack Jones out 36 singles and over ten LPs, from the be able to place 18 singles on the Hot 100.

In 1967 Jones had been taken by RCA Victor under contract. There he took up to 1975 plates. The 1968 title If You Ever Leave Me ( 5 ) and Live for Life ( 9 ) could be positioned in the top 10 of the AC charts. With his concerts Jack Jones became particularly successful in Las Vegas up in the 1990s,. In addition to his singing career, he also had numerous engagements as a musical performer and actor. Except for his stage roles Jones has also performed in numerous television productions. He was like his father honored with a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood in 1989.

Billboard charts ( Top 40 )

Discography (USA)

Singles

Albums

Vinyl (selection)

Compact Disc *

* Available in Germany