Eydie Gormé

Eydie Gormé, also known as Edith Gormezano, was born in the Bronx in 1928. She sang from a young age, even participating in radio programs for children. Her voice stood out, and after finishing high school, she already worked as a translator, but also sang at events. She was noticed on a radio station, and there she decided to change her name to sound more familiar. Thus was born Eydie Gormé, a voice that was going to mark pop music.

She was of Sephardic origin, with parents who spoke Spanish. Her father came to the United States and changed his name. She grew up with two languages, and that helped her have a career in both. She worked at the United Nations, translating, and then dedicated herself to singing. In the 1950s, she was already part of important bands, like Tex Beneke's, and recorded with Coral Records. Her first single was in 1950, and from then on, her name was heard all over the country.