Jay Black

Jay Black
Black in 1965
Background information
Birth nameDavid Blatt
Born(1938-11-02)November 2, 1938
Queens, New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 2021(2021-10-22) (aged 82)
Queens, New York City, U.S.
GenresRock and roll
OccupationSinger
Years active1960–2017
Formerly ofJay and the Americans

Jay Black (born David Blatt; November 2, 1938[1] – October 22, 2021) was an American singer whose height of fame came in the 1960s when he was the lead singer of the band Jay and the Americans. The band had numerous hits including "Come a Little Bit Closer", "Cara Mia", and "This Magic Moment".[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference NYT was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Cara Mia: The Best Of Jay Black CD Album". www.cduniverse.com.