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I agree.?║ '?╟≤ Opening night, Basin Street East played host to one of the largest gatherings of Press ever assembled in the nitery. When Gia Maione finished singing, she was given a rousing standing ovation by all the members of the Press. Within the next few days, Gia received accolades from all the newspapermen and critics. In June of the same year, Gia Maione opened with Louis Prima, Sam Butera and The Witnesses at the famous Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, and became an over-night sensation. At twenty-three years of age, Gia Maione has become the most talked-about newcomer of the last ten years. The following are raves given Gia by famous writers and columnists: Walter Winchell, "Gia Maione is a pretty thing who can really sing and when she merely stands there in the background, she gives her groom (Louis Prima) and his confidantes real class. " Jack Q?╟ Brian, N.Y. Journal-American, Gia Maione has what vaudeviIlians call 'class' along with her talent.. .she exudes more than a hint of attractive niceness." Leonard Harris, N.Y. World-Telegram & Sun, "Miss Maione is a real star." Earl Wilson, N.Y. Post, "Louis Prima's excellent new vocalist, pretty Gia Maione, won a standing ovation." George Burns, "Gia Maione is charming, delightful, refreshing ?╟÷ and she can sing, too." Judy Garland, "I finally heard a singer who can belt out a song. I found myself standing up and applauding as loud as I could for Gia. " Al Burnett, England's Leading Night club Impressario, "Gia Maione is the greatest singer I have heard in my entire life." Stan Irwin, Entertainment Director, Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, "I was lucky enough to be the first to hear this great new album of Gia's and it is out of this world and so is Gia. " c