Eydie Gormé

Eydie Gormé was an American singer, born on August 16, 1928, in New York City. She rose to fame as a popular vocalist in the 1950s and 1960s, known for her versatile voice and ability to perform in multiple genres, including pop, jazz, and Latin music. Gormé started her musical career as part of the successful duo, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé, which she formed with her husband Steve Lawrence. The duo achieved great success with hits like "Blame It on the Bossa Nova" and "This Could Be the Start of Something Big." Outside of her partnership with Lawrence, Gormé had a successful solo career with chart-topping singles such as "Guess Who I Saw Today" and "If He Walked into My Life." She also gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world through her Latin music albums. Throughout her career, Gormé received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Eydie Gormé passed away on August 10, 2013, leaving a legacy as a talented and influential singer in the music industry.