Jeanne Napoli (October 26, 1938 - October 24, 2010) was an American pop singer, songwriter, actress, and musical performer. She was signed to the Vigor sub-label of New York's

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in 1976. She is best known for the

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track, "Let's Make Love".

Career

Jeanne Napoli started out her career as a Copa-Girl in New York City's famous Copacabana. She went on to be a performer in the singing duo The PJ's. She co-wrote the music for '' Marilyn: An American Fable'' at the Minskoff Theater Original Musical in 1983. She co-wrote the

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song "

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" with

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and Judy Quay, which became number 1 in Japan. She was married to James Napoli.

Selected discography

Albums

*''Jeanne'' (1976) *'' Marilyn: An American Fable'' (musical, 1983)

Singles

*"Forget That Girl" (1976) *"Let's Make Love" (1977)

Songwriting credits

" (1979) with

& Judy Quay *"Intergalactic Christmas" (1980) with Douglas P. Frank & Randy Klein *"I Found My Strength in You" (1980) with Douglas P. Frank & Jamie Carr *"Double Trouble" (1980) with Douglas P. Frank *"Sweet Days of Youth" (1980) with Alex & Mark Peskanov *"Feeling Goes On" (1980) with Bruce Gray *"I Found Myself Alone" (1980) with Doug Frank

Other recorded songs

*"Mysterious Lover" (from the ''

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'' soundtrack, performed by Napoli, words by Napoli & deBorge Roggeman)

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Discogs

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Napoli, Jeanne American disco musicians American women singer-songwriters American actresses 1938 births 2010 deaths American singer-songwriters 21st-century American women