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"Cara Mia" is a popular song published in 1954 that became a UK number 1 and US number 10 hit and Gold record for English singer David Whitfield in 1954 and a #4 hit for the American rock group Jay and the Americans in 1965. Jay & The Americans' version went into the charts in the Netherlands when it was re-released in 1980. The title means "my beloved" in Italian.
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Jay and the Americans are an American rock group who formed in the late 1950s. Their initial line-up consisted of John "Jay" Traynor, Howie Kane (born Howard Kirschenbaum), Kenny Vance (born Kenneth Rosenberg) and Sandy Deanne (born Louis Sandy Yaguda), though their greatest success on the charts came after Traynor had been replaced as lead singer by Jay Black and Marty Sanders (born Martin Joe Kupersmith) were added to the line-up. more »
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Written by: ROBERT JR. MCFERRIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist's Background (David WhitfieldEnglish tenor David Whitfield originally released "Cara Mia" in the United Kingdom. - He became one of the most popular British male singers during the mid-1950s. |
Original Song ReleaseDavid Whitfield's version of "Cara Mia" was released in 1954. - The song reached the No.1 spot on the UK Singles Chart and stayed there for ten weeks. |
Jay & the Americans VersionThe American band, Jay & the Americans, also released a cover of "Cara Mia" in 1965. - The Jay & the Americans' version reached the No. 4 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. |
Song Composition"Cara Mia" was written by Bunny Lewis (Lyrics) and Mantovani (Music). - The song is distinguished by its soaring melodrama, clearly influenced by grand opera. |
Record Label (Jay & the Americans versionJay & the Americans' version of "Cara Mia" was released under United Artists Records, a leading recording company at the time. |
Chart Achievements (David Whitfield"Cara Mia" was one of David Whitfield's most successful songs. - It sold over three million copies worldwide and was also a success in the United States. |
Influences"Cara Mia" was influenced by traditional Italian music and opera, creating a unique sound for popular music at the time. |
Historical SignificanceWhitfield's "Cara Mia" was the first song by a British artist to spend 10 weeks at No.1 in the UK Singles Chart. |
Song's LegacyDespite being over 50 years old, "Cara Mia" is still frequently played on oldies radio stations. - Its dramatic and soaring melody continues to engage listeners, and it is considered a classic of British pop music. |
AwardsThough not awarded any specific music awards, the popularity and sales success of "Cara Mia" contributed to David Whitfield's overall fame as one of the top UK male singers of his time. |
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