"CARA MIA" Italian for my beloved, was sung by Jay & the Americans (1965) and David Whitfield (1954) as well as numerous other musical artists. Whitfield’s version sold more than three-and-a-half million copies. Mantovani’s string orchestra played on his version. He performed the song on The Ed Sullivan Show making David Whitfield one of the first British singers to make an impact in the US. He became the first ever British male singer to be awarded a Gold Disc. Jay and the Americans have had th

"**Cara Mia**" is a powerful pop ballad performed by **Jay and the Americans**, released in 1965. The song is known for its dramatic orchestration and soaring vocals, particularly from lead singer **Jay Black**, whose operatic range became the centerpiece of the track. "Cara Mia," which means "My Beloved" in Italian, is a heartfelt plea for a lost love to return. The song begins with a tender verse and builds into an emotional, climactic chorus where Black’s impressive falsetto reaches its peak,

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